Sermons on Sacrifice To Pagan Gods:

Sacrificial Giving

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

When we give, not just out of our wealth, but as a sacrifice it counts as a credit with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opens up God’s riches to meet our needs.

Textual Idea Paul praised the Philippians for their sacrificial giving, not as something that he needed, but as a credit to their account with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opened up the heavens to meet their needs. Sermon Idea When we give, not just out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Practice Makes Perfect

Contributed by David Crank on Sep 12, 2011

Your personal best requires that you take on the mindset of an athlete. An athlete runs to win. They exercise disciplines for the win when the door opens for opportunity. They sacrifice for what they believe in.

Everyone has heard the phrase “Practice makes perfect” or at least I think they have. It’s such an old adage, I’m not sure if anyone knows who said it first. Regardless of who coined the phrase, the Bible is full of wisdom concerning this very notion of practice and results. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Generous Towards The Work Of God Series

Contributed by Ps.felix Nana Boakye on Oct 15, 2025

A poor village church made significant personal sacrifices to support a missionary. Years later, that small act of generosity resulted in the transformation of an entire community, demonstrating how a seemingly minor deed can have an extraordinary and eternal impact.

OUTLINE Text: Philippians 4:15-20 (NIV) Subject: Generosity Theme: Being generous towards the work of God Preposition: Christians should be generous towards the work of God. I.CHRISTIANS SHOULD BE GENEROUS TOWARDS THE WORK OF GOD BECAUSE IT PROMOTES PARTNERSHIP IN SHARING THE GOSPEL (V. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 4:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

As It Was In The Days Of Judges

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 17, 2023

Not only are in in the days of Noah, but we are in the days of Judges as well.

Have you ever read a book and did not really understand it until you were several chapters in? The plot became clear. In the book of Judges, I believe we get the key verse to the in chapter seventeen. Judges 17:6  In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23, Judges 17:6, Judges 21:25, Deuteronomy 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Futility Of Arguing With The Unspiritual People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 24, 2024

As believers, we are often eager to share the Gospel with others and defend our faith against criticism.

As believers, we are often eager to share the Gospel with others and defend our faith against criticism. However, the Bible warns us that arguing with non-spiritual people can be a futile endeavor. The Unspiritual Mind In 1 Corinthians 2:14, the apostle Paul writes, "The natural person does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Timothy 2:23-25

His Unspeakable Gift

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 19, 2017

The greatest gift we have is that of Christ. Paul describes it as indescribable. It is so because of incomprehensible love, an inexpressible sacrifice, and its inexplicable result.

His Unspeakable Gift – 2 Corinthians 9:12-15 In 2 Corinthians 9, Paul, writes about human gifts. During the 40s A.D., a famine swept across Judea, and Jerusalem Christians were in need. The church at Corinth took up offerings to give to the suffering Christians in Jerusalem. Paul commends them for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2011

We make the sign of the cross in our worship to show the embrace of the Blessed Trinity around our persons and our community.

Monday of 12th Week in Course June 20, 2011 the Spirit of the Liturgy Abraham, first called Abram, is named as our father in faith in the Roman Canon. What that means as we look back on him from the perspective of Jesus is that he offered himself as a gift to God more than he offered his sheep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

All For The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2010

This message investigates the act of Mary's washing of Jesus' feet to show what an awesome act of worship it was, and the significance of it.

All For The Love Of Jesus By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: John 12:1-9 I. AN ACT OF SACRIFICE A. Mary Expended Great Cost. B. Mary Experienced Grievous Criticism. II. AN ACT OF SUBMISSIVENESS A. Mary Demonstrated Great Humility. B. Mary Deemed Jesus Worthy Of Great Honor. III. AN ACT OF ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Uplift Of The Cross Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

The cross of Jesus Christ--which naturally suggests only suffering, ignominy and defeat--has become the noblest sign of all that is lofty, heroic and glorious in the story of redemption and the experience of the Christian. A classic sermon by A. B. Simpso

"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32). A story is told of a medieval saint who asked his attendants to lift him from his death bed and place him on a cross. As he lay there and breathed out his life, he kept repeating with glowing eye and shining face the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: *other

Seeking The Living Among The Dead Series

Contributed by A. B. Simpson on Oct 8, 2009

How often since have men sought for Christ where He could not be found! A classic sermon by A. B. Simpson.

"Why seek ye the living among the dead?" (Luke 24:5). A Dead Christ These women were looking for a dead Christ and of course they could not find Him, for He was living. How often since have men sought for Christ where He could not be found! How sad is the long vigil of Israel’s sons and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5

Denomination: *other

Regarding The Negative And Positive Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

The greatest challenge that Paul had for the church at Rome provides us with a very appropriate imperative with which we can seek to begin a new year! The imperatives in our text require that we give careful attention to the forces at work that affect our

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: December 28, 2000 Date Preached: December 28, 2000 Church: BBC (Wed PM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for Christian Living Title: An Imperative Regarding the Negative and the Positive Text: Rom 12:1-2 “Do not be conformed to this world but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. #16~ 5:1-5~pt. 3~ Praising The Lamb Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 28, 2009

Chapter 4 was primarily to do with the worship of God the Father’ as He is the One that’s seated on the Throne. In chapter 5 we have the worship of the LAMB, who is Jesus Christ. In these two chapters we have a preview you could say, as to wha

Rev. #16~ 5:1-5~pt.3~ PRAISING THE LAMB 8-1-09 Today we’ll continue our study of “THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST” We left off a couple of weeks ago with verse 6, I’ll review what’s been said to get our thought line back on the right track. First of all let me say that in both ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2010

In this lesson we consider why Jesus is the one and only Son of God and we marvel at the fact that God gave His one and only Son on our behalf.

Introduction: A. We all love to receive gifts, don’t we? 1. Christmas gifts, graduation gifts, wedding gifts, and birthday presents – we love to receive them all! 2. But what do you do when you receive a gift you don’t like or want? B. Here are the Top Ten Things To Say About A ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scroll And The Lamb

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2014

God is NOT the author of confusion; therefore the book of Revelation isn't confusing for a Christian to follow! Continuing in Revelation we see Jesus take the scroll from God's hand and ALL of Heaven marvels at Christ's awesome authority!

The Scroll and the Lamb Revelation, Part 5, Revelation 5:1-14 Introduction - Over-arching theme: 2 Tim 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.” -- We ought to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Greater Love Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2014

A study of chapter 53 verses 1 through 12

Isaiah 53: 1 – 12 No Greater Love 1 Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2 For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, and as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, there is no beauty that we should ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel