Sermons on Sacrificial Atonement:

If God Is Love, Why Did He Hate Esau?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 4, 2024

“Yet I have loved Jacob, but Esau I have HATED, and I have turned his mountains into a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals’” (Malachi 1:2-3 NIV - emphasis mine)

The Bible is very clear that God’s essence is love (1 John 4:7-10). He has always been love, even before He created the first human beings. He has always sought to have a close relationship with them because they were made for this love. The entire story of humanity is wrapped up within it. Love is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13, Genesis 27:29, Proverbs 6:16-19, Malachi 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In The Garden

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Mar 15, 2004

Jesus willingly went to the cross to be our atonement for sin

SBC Philippi, 3/14/04 am Jesus in the Garden Mark 14:32-42 Primary Purpose: Jesus willingly went to the cross to be our atonement for sin. Many people have died for various causes without much of a sense of regret or pain. Palestinian terrorist sometimes strap bombs to themselves and blow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In 700 B.c.

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2000

The best defense of the faith is fulfilled prophecy. The prophecy of the atoning death, burial, and resurrection of Christ both affirm that Jesus is the Messiah and help us understand the nature of the atonement.

Jesus in 700 B.C. Isaiah 53 intro... 1. There is a lot of unbelief out there. 2. Being phoney is an issue in many areas, including theology. 3. Many people think our beliefs are phoney: they think the Bible is anything but supernatural, that Jesus was a mere man who died never to rise again, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Suffering In His Steps - 1 Peter 2:20-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 22, 2024

Our calling was to follow Jesus, and His steps lead through undeserved suffering. Abuse is not a glitch in God’s plan that ruins your life. It is your calling.

1 Peter 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. 20 But how is it to your credit if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:20-21

Fueled By Love Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God's unconditional love as the driving force behind sending Jesus to earth, emphasizing the importance of emulating this love in our own lives.

Welcome church. We are counting down the days to one of my favorite days of the year: Easter! This is a time each year that we as believers come together specifically to celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Pastor, don’t we celebrate those ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 John 4:8

Topics: Unconditional Love, Atoning Sacrifice, Gospel Sharing

Sermon Series: Passion

Can We Give God Too Much Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

giving sacrificially, God is no man’s debtor

CAN WE GIVE GOD TOO MUCH? EXODUS 363-7 This morning I am not going to preach on what was to come next in the sermon series on How people grow. The reason is quite simple – we all need to hear what I am going to say this morning about our finances and about our giving. Before some of you begin to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 36:3-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A New Way Of Thinking

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 2, 2013

A sermon on a Christian's call to live a sacrificial life.

Sermon Date 04-28-2013 A New Way of Thinking (Chuck Gohn) If you have your Bibles with you and would like to open up to Romans 12:1. As you know, we have been going through the four core values of worship, discipleship, outreach, and community. As I mentioned last week, we are going to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

The Preparation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 17, 2023

A sacrificial insight framed by plots against Jesus.

THE PREPARATION. Mark 14:1-11. 1. The Plot to Kill Jesus (Mark 14:1-2). The first thing that we notice as we enter into this passage is that it was the LORD who was setting the timetable for Jesus’ death. It was "the feast of the PASSOVER, and of Unleavened Bread” (MARK 14:1a). In other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaders Mindset

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Sep 18, 2018

A leader that wants to be successful must serve sacrificially.

THE LEADER'S MINDSET TEXT: JOHN 10:11, 1 CORINTHIANS 1:11 INTRODUCTION A leader is a person that leads or directs. One who has the authority to direct or guide. According to Business Dictionary; a leader is a person that holds a dominant or superior position within his field, and is able to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob: A Liar And Trickster Changed By A Dream Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

Deep passionate, sacrificial faith pleases God.

A. JACOB WAS PERFECTLY IMPERFECT 1. He enticed his brother Esau to sell his family birth right (Genesis 25: 26-34). 2. He deceived his father and lied to get the family’s inheritance (Genesis 27:1-33). 3. Jacob had to run away from home. “Esau hated Jacob … ‘I will slay my brother’” (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:26-34, Genesis 32:25-26, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Unveiling The Donkey Within Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 23, 2024

A Critical Reflection on Sacrificial Faith, Service and Humility

Unveiling the Donkey Within Introduction: A Critical Reflection on Sacrificial Faith, Service and Humility Scripture: Mark 11:1-10 Reflection As I reflect on the experience of being a donkey on Palm Sunday, I am struck by the profound spiritual lessons that emerged from this unique ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Other

Jacob: A Liar And Trickster Changed By A Dream Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Deep passionate, sacrificial faith pleases God.

A. JACOB WAS PERFECTLY IMPERFECT 1. He enticed his brother Esau to sell his family birth right (Genesis 25: 26-34). 2. He deceived his father and lied to get the family’s inheritance (Genesis 27:1-33). 3. Jacob had to run away from home. “Esau hated Jacob … ‘I will slay my brother’” (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Inclusive Love

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

Let’s talk about love

Text: Matthew 5:43-48 Subject: Love Theme: Love your enemies. Prop: To be like God, we are to love even our enemies. T.S. We will look at reasons for Christ command for his followers to love their enemies. INTRODUCTION A story in the Sunshine Magazine about a professor of psychology illustrates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 28, 2014

True love for God demonstrates itself when we exalt the savior (not ourselves) and give everything we have.

In the Broadway play My Fair Lady, Eliza is courted by a man named Freddy, who writes her love letters every day. But that’s not enough for Eliza. Take a look (show video clip from My Fair Lady, “Show Me” song). Eliza's cries out in frustration: “Words! Words! I'm so sick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Christmas Word Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2011

The real purpose of Christmas is that of sacrifice; Jesus, the Living Word, sacrificed everything so that we could have eternal life.

The Christmas Word Text: Jn. 1:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard a story about a woman who was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Methodist