Sermons on Sacrificial:

Running The Race: Living A Life Of Purpose Acts 20:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 27, 2024

In Acts 20:24 the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of mission and dedication.

Running the Race: Living a Life of Purpose Acts 20:24 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful verse from the book of Acts that speaks to the purpose and passion with which we are called to live our lives. Our focus will be on Acts 20:24, where the Apostle Paul shares his deep sense of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24, Philippians 3:8, Romans 1:16, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abundant Grace

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Aug 29, 2022

Often, we, like the Corinthian believers, fail to remember the abundant grace which has been given to us through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We look more like the culture around us than the nature of Christ within us.

“Abundant Grace” Acts 18:1-11; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Each one of us who are followers of Jesus Christ are experiencing the abundant grace of God. Your salvation has three stages: past, present, and future. The theological terms are justification, sanctification, and glorification. The moment you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Born Again PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore and understand the themes of salvation by grace through faith, the necessity of being born again, and God's love as a relationship with us, as depicted in John 3:1-14.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're diving deep into John 3:1-14 As C.S Lewis once said, "The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves us." Let's read together from John 3:1-14: [Read passage] Let's pray. Dear Heavenly Father, we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-14

Topics: Respectable, Moral, Religious

The Prodigal Son PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

This sermon's main point is to highlight the depth of God's unconditional love and forgiveness, as exemplified in the parable of the Prodigal Son.

Good morning, family. Today's sermon is about something so profound, so powerful, that it has the ability to change our lives completely: God's unconditional love, the repentance of the Prodigal Son, and the Father's Forgiveness. As Max Lucado, a renowned Christian author, once said, "God loves you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:31-32

Topics: Repentance

Advent 3: Jesus Is Worthy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 30, 2023

Explores Jesus as the Worthy King, the journey of the Wise Men, and the joy found in worship and adoration.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joyous moment to gather together in this house of the Lord. It is a time to pause from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, to be still, to be quiet, and to reflect upon the Word of God. This morning, we're going to take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Topics: Worship, Praise

Triumph And Humility: Lessons From Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2024

Palm Sunday is a day of both celebration and reflection, as we witness the contrast between the adoration of the crowds and the humility of our Saviour. Let us delve into the scriptures to uncover the transformative truths found in this pivotal moment.

Triumph and Humility: Lessons from Palm Sunday Introduction: Today, we gather to commemorate Palm Sunday, a significant event in the Christian calendar marking Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It's a day of both celebration and reflection, as we witness the contrast between the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:6-9, Philippians 2:5-8, Matthew 21:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Imitating God: A Life Transformed By Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2024

The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, gives us a command that is both simple and profound: "Imitate God." Lets explore what it means to imitate God by walking in love, holiness, and light.

Imitating God: A Life Transformed by Truth" Introduction: Today we are diving deep into a powerful truth from God’s Word—a call that challenges us to a higher standard of living. The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, gives us a command that is both simple and profound: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 John 4:19, Ephesians 5:3-5, 1 Peter 1:16, Ephesians 5:8-9, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Agape Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the nature, necessity, and expression of Agape Love - God's unconditional love - and how we, as followers of Christ, are called to embody and express this love to others.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we'll be diving deep into our understanding of love – not just any kind of love, but Agape Love – the kind of love God showers on us every day. It's a kind of love that is unique and powerful, and it's a kind of love that we, as followers of Christ, are called to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Fruits, Spirit

Fellowship And Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

The importance of spiritual gifts to the body of Christ.

THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT: FELLOWSHIP AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS TEXT:ROMANS 12:1-8 Introduction I. PRINCIPLE OF RESPONSIBLE CHRISTIAN SERVICE VS 1,2 A. Our theology affects our practice. "Therefore" B. Foundation - a sacrificial life- offer yourself C. Building - transformation - remodeling D. Finishing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey To Calvary Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 23, 2005

This the third in the series that attempts to take the listener to the scene at Golgotha.

A Journey to Calvary Matthew 27:26-54 I. What Things Would We See? A. We would see a crowd 1. Who is present? • The political enemies of Jesus • The religious enemies of Jesus • Only a few followers 2. Who is not present? • The rest of the twelve • The seventy that were sent out • The many that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-54

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

For a third time, Paul stresses the fact that God, not man, assigned the gifts (vv. 18, 24, 28). God gives to each person and each congregation just the gifts it needs when they are needed. No individual believer possesses all the spiritual gifts. Each be

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: This story was related by Donald Grey Barnhouse. Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton and, when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Simply Sharing Jesus

Contributed by Andy Johnson on May 15, 2007

This sermon is designed to show believer’s how easy it is to share Jesus with others

Into: Billboard Sign - (Talk about how we live in a visual society today and that people need to see images inorder to relate to things, like billboard signs) About 1980 years ago, depending when you believe Jesus was crucified, God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Feb 9, 2005

The love of God is revealed in His willing sacrifice of His own Son for unworthy man.

The Love of God TEXT: John 3:11-16 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? 13 And no man hath ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Laboring Love

Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Feb 20, 2010

God's Love for you and I is Active and so should ours be toward one another. This sermon will help y0u understand the importance of our saying I love you and what it means to carry it out,

Laboring Love Valentine Day Message “We know love by this, that He laid down His life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives of the brethren.” 1 JOHN 3:16 A LOVE THAT LABORS WILL DO SEVERAL THINGS 1. LABORING LOVE WILL BRING SECURITY. "We Know" A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

"the Cross Of Jesus Christ!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Feb 25, 2022

The story of the cross of Christ is the very heart of Christianity! The cross is the power of God unto salvation and it must be preached.

To be sure, the story of the cross is a very intense and brutal story. But the cross must be preached. It is the power of God that saves. I. Notice the Cross was a place of SHAME. The Bible tell us, “Jesus endured the cross.. despising the shame.” Here are 3 examples of the shame Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-31