Sermons on Sacrifices:

Sermon For Palm/Passion Sunday, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 6, 2003

The mind of Christ, among other things, involves a life of humility, obedience, and sacrifice.

Sermon for Palm/Passion Sunday, Yr B 13/04/2003 Based on Phil. 2:5-11 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Humility, obedience and sacrifice. Those three words stand out as descriptors of the tragic, yet holy last week of Christ’s life in this world. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Would You Give Up Your Salvation

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

Very short sermon about the sacrifices needed for church growth and personal evangelism

Would You Give Up Your Salvation Romans 9:1-5 Introduction: This is a brief sermon that begins as a verbal exchange/dialouge between preacher and parish. Engage in a dialogue about the blessings and benefits of being a Christian! Discussion starters: “What are some of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christ And The Red Heifer

Contributed by William Yates on Feb 7, 2004

In this sermon we examine the sacrifice of the Red Heifer and how it relates to the atonement of Christ.

Numbers 19 Laws of Purification The Purification of the Unclean 1 Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, 2"This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD has commanded, saying: "Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring you a red heifer without blemish, in which there is no ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 19:1-13

The God Of Provision-"Jehovah Jireh"

Contributed by Kelly Dodson on Apr 8, 2002

Just as God provided a sacrifice for Abraham, The same God will provide for you and I.

TITLE-THE GOD OF PROVISION- "JEHOVAH JIREH" SCRIPTURE READING-GEN. CHAP. 22 V. 1-14 Genesis 22:1 And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, [here] I [am]. Genesis 22:2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only [son] ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Genesis 1:29

Denomination: Church Of God

True Manhood

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 18, 2006

True manhood is marked by: 1. Sacrifice 2. Responsibility 3. Faithfulness

The Arrow shirt company ran an ad in magazines for Father’s Day. It used an acrostic using the word FATHER. It is a takeoff on the acrostic for mother: “M is for the miracle of Being. O is for its origin in love. T is for the tenderness of seeing. H is for a home no wind can move, and so on.” ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Characteristics Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

We need to be and have Christian friends who sacrifice, and encourage us in the Lord.

What are two of the most popular comedies in syndication (reruns) on television right now? Seinfeld and Friends. Why do these shows continue to be so popular even after the show has ended? Is it because they are so well written and funny? Well probably. But it is interesting that they share ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

All For One

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Oct 8, 2010

Jesus on the way to His ultimate sacrifice prayed for unity among His followers

The meal is finished, the lesson has been taught and the example set. Jesus now sets his eyes upon his final task. He slowly stands up from the table and moves towards the door. His remaining disciples look at his countenance and see sadness washed across his face instead of love and compassion. ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 25, 2017

Jesus is called the Lamb, as He was the ultimate sacrifice for us. A Palm Sunday message

THE LAMB OF GOD John 1:29-34 April 9, 2017 Billy Sunday, was a famous evangelist of the last century said: “There are 256 names in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express.” Today, on this Palm Sunday I want ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Milk For Adults

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

We are a spiritual house and a holy priesthood, and we offer spiritual sacrifices to God.

MILK FOR ADULTS. 1 Peter 2:2-10. Whether we are new in the faith or have been following Jesus for many years, we are encouraged to get back to basics, to return to our first love (Revelation 2:4-5), to long after sound Word-based teaching. Peter speaks of “the pure milk of the word” (1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Plan B - Genesis 22 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Abraham goes up with Isaac to the top of Mount Moriah to sacrifice his son.

It was 11:30 in the morning on May 29, 1953 when the BBC announced that two people had reached the top of Mount Everest for the very first time. Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa guide made it all the way to the top on this expedition they were on. It took a lot of people to be involved in this ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Is Love

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 9, 2025

“The defining act of love is revealed solely in the rituals of sacrifice.” by C. Kimble

1 John 4:8-11 THIS IS LOVE February 9, 2025 The Apostle John tells us about a great God with a great love for the world. Let us begin with 1 John this great letter of love. Love is mentioned 46 times in 105 verses. Pastor Crawford Kimble wrote in his book called “Adventures in Love” that, “The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday Sermon

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Feb 14, 2025

Good Friday is brings the memory of the ultimate sacrifice for us and the renewal of the covenant with God.

THREE INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Imagine for a moment that you are in debt and have been asked not to pay. That is what Jesus did for us and that is the message of Good Friday. Man cannot relate to God in his or her natural state or in their own capacity. That relationship is not possible unless ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Isaiah 53:1-9, Hebrews 10:16-25, John 19:16-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Memorial Day is a day to remember the ultimate sacrifice that many men and women gave to this country and to you and me personally. But I also want us to remember another meaning behind Memorial Day which is to honor the greatest sacrifice of all time whe

“The Cost of Freedom” Slogan: "Freedom isn't free", "freedom is not free", or "freedom ain't free" is an idiom in the United States that expresses gratitude for the service of members of the military. It implicitly states that the freedoms enjoyed by many citizens in Western republics ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Sometimes Get Messy!

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 14, 2003

Life is hard, unfair, and sometimes just plain messy! It requires sacrifice! This is true even of God, who sent His Son as a Sacrifice -- a lamb -- who would pay the price for the injustice, sinful messiness of humanity.

Isa 53:1-12 1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. 3 He was despised and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jul 7, 2004

"Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Cor. 3:17b. As we have freedom in our country through the men’s sacrifices, we have freedom in Christ because of His sacrifice.

Sermon by: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church Mt. Vernon, Missouri “Freedom in Christ” Intro: “History of Independence Day” Most of us in America learn the basic history of the events surrounding the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ