Sermons on Self Sacrifice:

The Hope Of His Return Hebrews 9:28 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 2, 2024

Hebrews 9:28 highlights three powerful truths: the finality of Christ's sacrifice, the certainty of His return, and the salvation He brings. Let's delve into these truths and see how they transform our lives.

The Hope of His Return Hebrews 9:28 Introduction Today, we explore a verse that encapsulates the hope and assurance we have as believers in Jesus Christ. Hebrews 9:28 says: Hebrews 9:28 (NLT): "So also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father's Day Faith

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 17, 2024

Today is Father’s Day. A celebration of those who have fathered us and mentored us. Men of Faith in our lives, who have shown us and directed us to the love of our HEAVENLY FATHER.

2024.06.16.Sermon Notes. FATHER’S DAY FAITH William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Abraham has finally received GOD’s Promise of a son from whom many nations and descendants of Abraham would come. But today, we see GOD putting this Father to the ultimate test. Choose this son whom you love, or ME. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7, Hebrews 11:8-12, Genesis 22:1-24, Hebrews 11:17-19, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is The Bloody City?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 6, 2024

To borrow from John Donne, “send not to know” where is the bloody city. We are the bloody city.

Friday of the 18th Week in Course 2024 Where is the Bloody City? Assyria was the bloody city in the time of the prophet Nahum. Everybody knew it. They had conquered countries from central Africa up and down, east and west, all the way up to the area we call Ukraine. And they did it brutally. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28, Nahum 2:1-3, Nahum 3:1-3, Nahum 3:6-7, Luke 9:28-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

02 A Perfect High Priest Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 17, 2025

Jesus, our perfect High Priest, secures our place in God’s presence forever.

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed someone to step in on your behalf? Maybe you found yourself in a legal mess and needed a lawyer who knew the system. Maybe you were traveling in a foreign country, struggling with the language, and needed a translator—just to order food. Or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10, Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Challenge And The Call Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 1, 2025

The Rich Young Ruler is the only person we see in the New Testament who was invited to follow Jesus who walked away. This message takes a deeper dive into the story of the Rich Young Ruler

I remember when I used to answer every call that came in on our telephone with a sense of excitement and anticipation. In the days before caller ID, spam calls, and scam offers, answering the phone was always a bit of a mystery. You never knew who might be calling. And of course, you always hoped ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gratitude In Action: Catching People Do The Right Things!!

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 13, 2025

We may think that expressing gratitude is easy. But think again. It might turn out to be a difficult task. And there is a reason for that. And there is a solution for that. Let us look at the solution.

Gratitude in Action: Catching People do the Right Things!! One of our (Leslie and I) constant prayers is to enable us to bring up Arvi and Aarav (our grand children) in the fear and knowledge of God. Towards this, we recently tried asking them to list of a few things they want to thank God for ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 7:12-15, 2 Samuel 22:50, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 107:22, John 14:2, Philippians 4:6, Philippians 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Supreme Offering Of Christ To The World!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 25, 2016

7 offerings of Himself to the world that God so loves. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Billy Sunday once said,

The Supreme Offering of Christ To the World! We want to look at 7 offerings of Himself to the world that God so loves. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Billy Sunday once said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-8

Tabernacle, Altar, Courtyard? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 8, 2018

Why did God ask the Hebrews to build all those things in the dessert?

Let us continue to worship our God as we learn more about Him in the Book of Exodus. God took the Hebrews out of bondage in Egypt and led them through the dessert to bring them to the Promised Land of Canaan. How long were the Hebrews in the dessert?? Because of their sinfulness, the Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson #15 Title: Consider Paul's Imprisonment As A Reason To Rejoice Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 17, 2018

It is because Paul knows that his friends are united with him in the great work of advancing the cause of Christ in the world that he can greet even the prospect of death with undaunted joy.

Date: 9/18/18 Lesson #15 Title: Consider Paul's Imprisonment as a Reason to Rejoice Scripture: (Philippians 2:17-18, NIV) (17) But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. (18)So you too should ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial Of The Ages

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 24, 2019

A sermon examining the injustice of Jesus trial before the Sanhedrin.

THE TRIAL OF THE AGES MARK 14:53-65 If you are old enough, you probably remember where you were on June 17th, 1994. If you turned your T.V on that afternoon you likely witnessed the infamous police chase involving a white Ford Bronco driven by A.C Cowlings. In that vehicle was an O.J Simpson, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

Spring Offerings (Numbers 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 5, 2024

How do the Spring festivals picture the Christian life? Let's look at Numbers 28.

As Israel was about to enter the promised land, did God remind them of their feasts and related offerings? Did they picture the total sacrifice of Jesus? Is our love for God and neighbor total, like a burnt offering? Let’s look at Numbers 28. Were morning and evening offerings to be made daily? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Astonished At The Majesty And Power Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 26, 2023

Astonishment to the nth power. Predicted by the prophets and fulfilled in Jesus.

Saturday of the 25th week in course 2023 “All were astonished at the majesty of God.” Of course, anyone who has gone a hundred miles from bright city lights into a cloudless countryside and has looked up knows this to be true. God’s creation, sustained in existence by His mighty hand, is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-45, Jeremiah 31:10-13, Zechariah 2:5-12

Denomination: Catholic

Advocate Of Redemption (1 John 2:1-2) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 14, 2024

1 John 2:1-2, which reveals the heart of God's redemptive plan for humanity. We encounter the role of Jesus Christ as our Advocate and the sacrifice He made for our sins. Discover the transformative power of Christ's atonement and the assurance it brings to believers of all ages.

Advocate of Redemption (1 John 2:1-2) 1 John 2:1-2 (NLT): My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He himself is the sacrifice that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2, Hebrews 7:25, Romans 8:34, 1 John 2:2, 1 John 2:1, John 3:16, Hebrews 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Modern Day Micah's

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 24, 2024

The foolishness of idolatry.

For those of you who know the Bible, the first person that would come to mind is Micah the prophet, a prophet who prophesized judgement to the southern and northern kingdoms: Israel and Judea. He also prophesized judgement to specific groups of people: evil-doers, rulers, and false prophets. Well, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13, Isaiah 44:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 28, 2020

sermon considers Who Jesus is, What He has done, and what our response to Him ought to be.

CONSIDER JESUS Hebrews 3:1 20+, before I was a pastor, I was a member of a church in Florence. There was an elderly gentleman there by the name of Deck Davis. One of the kindest people you could ever meet. We talked often and I always walked away a little better off for having talked with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1, Colossians 1:16, Matthew 1:23, Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 2:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist