Sermons on Sacrifice:

Mindset: Controlling Anger Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 21, 2022

Using the story of Cain and Able this message deals with what happens when we have a mindset of anger.

Introduction Opening Illustration “Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time.” -Hebrews 12: 15 Max Lucado begins Chapter 11 (“Revenge Feels Good, But Then . . .”) of You’ll Get Through This with the story of businessman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10, James 1:19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Atonement Cover - Throne Or Footstool? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the deeper meaning and significance of the Atonement Cover or Mercy Seat, and its connection to God's throne and dwelling place, and what these concepts mean for believers today.

Good morning, church family. Today we're going to dive deep into some fascinating passages of Scripture and explore a somewhat enigmatic concept - the Atonement Cover, or as it's also known, the Mercy Seat. Now, you may be thinking, "Wait a minute, isn't that just a piece of furniture from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1, Acts 7:48-49

Topics: Earthly Patterns, Heavenly Realities

Obeying God's Commands PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The importance of unquestioning obedience to God's commands and aligning our lives with His will, as disobedience leads to consequences and rejection from the Lord.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the Word of God that teaches us about unquestioning obedience to His commands, the consequences of disobedience, and the importance of aligning our lives with His will. C.S. Lewis once said, "The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-34

Topics: Obey

Keys To Finding Spiritual Power

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004

One of the greatest ways to discover spiritual power is to fast and pray

Keys to Finding Spiritual Power Esther 4:11-17 February 22, 2004 Introduction The Teens are doing a fund raiser called the 30 Hour Famine to raise money for famine relief in other parts of the world. They will be giving up food for 30 hours and will only be allowed to drink water. The purpose is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting Your Body Ready For "The Body"

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2009

Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Romans. Real blessing to our church.

Getting You Body Ready For "the Body" Text: Romans 12:1-8 When the pilot of a giant airline is speeding down the runway, there is a certain point where staying on the ground is no longer an option. When he crosses that line, he is committed to the air, he will take off or a disastrous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Presence Among Us

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 4, 2014

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

Theme: Christ’s presence among us Text: Jer. 31:7-14; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:10-18 Happy New Year. Today is the first Sunday of the year 2014 and God’s Word assures us that “all things work together for good, for those who love God and are called according to his purpose”. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Receive The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 4, 2012

“Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it” Mark 10:15.

Theme: Worldwide Communion: How to receive the Kingdom of God Text: Job 2:1-10; Heb. 2:5-12; Mark 10:13-16 An important topic Jesus taught about during His life concerned the Kingdom of God. The Lord’s Prayer shows the priority Jesus gave to the Kingdom when He taught us to pray, “Your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Suffering That Brought Salvation

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 2, 2013

Examining the suffering of Jesus that paved the way for salvation

The Suffering of Salvation John 3:16 Easter Morning Service Quick Facts about the resurrection Did it happen? The resurrection is not some fairy tale or wishful thinking. It is an historical fact. The resurrection is not only recorded in the New Testament, the most reliable ancient document in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Driven Out Of The Shallows

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 30, 2022

When it comes to our ancestors generations ago, many of the things we hold near and dear are just hearsay. Many times we fill in the blanks with our minds, seemingly making it real. Finally, we believe it.

Driven Out Of The Shallows Romans 12:1-2KJV When it comes to our ancestors generations ago, many of the things we hold near and dear are just hearsay. Many times we fill in the blanks with our minds, seemingly making it real. Finally, we believe it. However, before you put too much stock in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 20, 2005

What is worship? Is it more than singing, praising. Worship defined.

There is an old story about a man who dreamed that an angel escorted him to church one Sunday. There he saw the keyboard musician playing vigorously, the praise team singing, the musicians playing their instruments with gusto. But the man heard no sound. The congregation was singing, but the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Altars Of Abram Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Sep 11, 2008

The greatest need of your family, your life, our country is to build altars. God is looking for altar builders to commune with him. We may have everything in life but if we do not have an altar it is nothing to God. God did not look at Abram’s status or h

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Denomination: Assembly Of God

What The Lord Wants For The Season

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 23, 2007

This is a season of giving and receiving. We share gifts amongst ourselves but what do we share with the Lord? This sermon tells us what the Lord God want from you and me as his gift for the season.

Introduction: This is a season of thanksgiving and appreciation. Individuals and corporate organizations spend a lot of money holding end of the year/Xmas parties, exchanging gifts with one and another and generally appreciating one another for the good things did to each other in the year ending. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Goes To Court Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

This Psalm gives us a picture of some things that God looks at among His people

GOD GOES TO COURT Text: Ps. 50 Intro: 1. One place I am very uncomfortable with is a courtroom. 2. I've been called to jury duty a couple of times and it just gives a weird feeling in my stomach to be there. 3. Can you imagine being called into God's courtroom? 4. The Psalmist introduces the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leon Memorial Day Service

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 28, 2012

A Memorial Day Service held at our local cemetray.

LEON MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE The ability to remember is a wonderful gift God has given us. In a flash we can be a child again, skipping rocks across a pond, or walking in a meadow. Through memory we can fall in love, get married, & enjoy our children ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:11-13

Denomination: Other

Hannah's Promise (1 Samuel 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 27, 2025

What promise did Hannah make? Are we dedicated to God? Let's look in 1 Samuel 1.

How was Samuel dedicated to God? Are we dedicated to God or to self? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 1. How many wives did Elkanah have and what were their names? Now there was a certain man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the highlands of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah. He was from the tribe of Ephraim, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist