Sermons on Sacrifice:

The Vicarious Death Of Christ

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 9, 2011

TO TRY TO EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE DEATH OF CHRIST

WAS THE DEATH OF CHRIST VICARIOUS? THE WORD VICARIOUS MEANS SUBSTITUTE. SOME ARGUE THAT JESUS WAS NOT OUR SUBSTITUTE ON THE CROSS BECAUSE HE DID NOT SUFFERED THE FULL PENALTY OF OUR SINS. BUT WE CERTAINLY DESERVED THE PUNISHMENT HE WENT THROUGH! JESUS WAS INNOCENTE, AND WE WERE GUILTY! HE DID NOT ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Study Of The Letter To The Hebrews Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015

The Study Of The Letter to the Hebrews

The Study Of The Letter to the Hebrews 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The letter to the Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians in Palestine. We know this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Gratitude Du Jour

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 20, 2017

Our expressions of gratitude depend on our level of maturity.

1. All Circumstances The story is told of an only survivor of a wreck who was thrown on an uninhabited island. After a while he managed to build himself a hut, in which he placed the little all that he had saved from the ship. He prayed to God for deliverance and anxiously scanned the horizon each ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sober Warning - The Ultimate Guide To The Perfect Family Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Mar 10, 2020

Warning - Others in your family may not follow in your disobedient footsteps – but your attitude and your actions will affect their lives! So line up with God and let Him give you the victory over the effects of sin in your life.

Sin is Never a Solo pursuit. So what's the big deal about Adam and Eve and their sin? Well, let me give you a sober warning. When we sin, the consequences of that sin are like the ripple effect on the surface of a body of water. What Eve did affected Adam and what they both did affected us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7, Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship That Works

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 11, 2020

What makes our worship work in keeping with God's will? The Hebrew word for worship can also mean work. Is God satisfied with our worship? How can we make our worship work?

WORSHIP THAT WORKS Introduction: Is God satisfied with our worship? What makes our worship work in keeping with God's will? We should note that the Hebrew word for worship can also mean work. What makes our worship work in God's sight? I WORSHIP WORKS WHEN WE HAVE A HUMBLE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Omniscience And Omnipotence Of God

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Mar 12, 2023

The omniscience and omnipotence of God

Dear brothers and sisters, Today we gather here to contemplate and celebrate the greatness of our God. We are here to delve into two of his most significant attributes: his omniscience and omnipotence, as revealed to us in Psalm 147:5 and Jeremiah 32:17. Let us first read Psalm 147:5 from an old ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:5, Jeremiah 32:17

The Meaning Of "it Is Finished"

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 27, 2024

Jesus has finished everything for us. He sacrificed Himself so that we don't need to face punishment and we may have eternal life. When we accept Him, He would also love to transform our lives, to make our lives meaningful.

"Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips. When he had ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, John 1:1-3, Isaiah 53:10, Hebrews 10:4-10, 1 Corinthians 6:20, John 17:4, John 9:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redeemed

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on May 17, 2025

When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we receive redemption.

When I was a kid at Edison Elementary in South Charleston, a friend of mine, John Hamilton, and I would hang out on those long, lazy summer afternoons. We might watch TV, listen to records, play video games, or whatever. Every once in a while, we might try to scrounge up some money to play ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20, Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: United Methodist

From Nothing Owed To Everything Given Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 2, 2025

God owes us nothing, but He gave us everything. This is a truth that can transform our hearts and renew our understanding of God’s immeasurable love and grace.

From Nothing Owed to Everything Given Introduction Today, we will explore a profound truth: God owes us nothing, but He gave us everything. This is a truth that can transform our hearts and renew our understanding of God’s immeasurable love and grace. Let’s journey together through Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:1-3, John 3:16, Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repairing Your Broken Altar

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 11, 2025

Our altar is the place of connection with God, and when it is broken, we miss out on His presence, power, and blessings.

REPAIRING YOUR BROKEN ALTAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 18:30 Supporting Texts: Judges 6:25-26, Jeremiah 6:16, Romans 12:1 INTRODUCTION: An altar represents a place of sacrifice, worship, and communion with God. It signifies our relationship with Him. When the altar is broken, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30, Judges 6:25-26, Jeremiah 6:16, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Transfiguration Testifies

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 5, 2025

In the transfiguration, we see the testimony of the Law, the Prophets, and the Father that Jesus is the Messiah.

The Transfiguration is one of those events that should cause us to be in awe of the greatness of our Lord. Sure, He made the blind to see, the lame to walk, and raised the dead. Yes, He cast out demons. And I know that He delivered sermons and messages that have inspired the world. But imagine ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus: Our Guiding Stone SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus as our guiding stone, interpreting Samuel's statement, 'Thus far the Lord has helped.'

Our Ebenezer Stone 1 Samuel 7:12 When we hear the name "Ebenezer," we often think of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge. However, there is another Ebenezer that is more famous yet less known. It is not a person, real or imagined, but rather a stone that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12

Topics: Jesus, Guidance

Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 12, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Stubborn Saints". This sermon looks at how Jonah repented and followed God.

Sunday Evening January 12, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Stubborn Saints¡¨(#2) DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR DESPERATE MEASURES Jonah 2:1-10 Introduction: 1. How many times have you waited until you ran out of all other options to ask God for help? As the saying goes, ¡§Desperate ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You In A Storm That Isn't Your Fault?

Contributed by Rick Adams on Nov 4, 2001

What do we do when we find ourselves in the midst of a storm that really isn’t our fault?

This morning we could look at this passage and talk about: Running from God A merciful God (actual theme of the book) The significance of Jonah’s profession of God (v 9) God’s call on your life I don’t want to talk to you about that this morning Instead, I want to talk to you about the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning Character Among The Sheep

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002

Developing character during humbling times.

Learning Character Among the Sheep I Samuel 16:6-13; 17-19 I. Background from Chapter 15 A. Saul rejected as King by God for his disobedience. 1. God had instructed Saul to attack the Amalekites, and kill everything, taking no spoils. But Saul kept the “choicest” things to sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Samuel 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist