Sermons on Substitutionary Sacrifice:

Remembering The Sacrifice

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

As we reflect on the profound significance of this day, may we also find parallels with the ultimate sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ and draw inspiration from the values of courage, commitment, and selflessness exemplified by our fallen heroes.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Memorial Day Thanks.” INTRODUCTION: As we gather today on this Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who have selflessly sacrificed their lives in service to our country. It is a day of solemn remembrance, a time to pay tribute ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, Galatians 5:13-14, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrifices To God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 21, 2020

Offerings follow the character of the worshipper. God looks not into the hands of a man but the heart of a man. We can't satisfy God by our mere offerings but by the broken heart and humble spirit. God is after a man or woman who is living with love and devotion to God and fellow human.

Better Sacrifice Genesis 4:1-10 Introduction: This year we are going to meditate under the Theme: “A cloud of Witnesses”(Hebrews 12:1). We will be thinking numerous personalities of the Bible from the perspectives of Faith journey. This Sunday we have two personalities before us to learn. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2020

Paul the Pharisee knew everything about Temple sacrifices. Since Jesus made them obsolete and we are now priests, Paul made the conceptual leap that Christians are to be living sacrifices. Here's least 7 sacrifices we can make!

LIVING SACRIFICES: Revolutionary Terminology Rom. 12:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAN YOU PULL A FAKE ON GOD? 1. A teenage girl tells the story of how she faked report card. “I failed the first quarter of a class in middle school, so I made a fake report card. I did this every quarter that year.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

His Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 6, 2020

The sacrifice of Jesus has made all other sacrifices obsolete; it alone is the full payment for sin.

His Sacrifice Hebrews 9:9-26, 10:1 The sacrifice of Jesus has made all other sacrifices obsolete; it alone is the full payment for sin. SLIDE #1 Introduction • What do you think of when you hear the word sacrifice? Do you think of someone (like a soldier or law enforcement officer) laying down ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:9-26, Hebrews 10:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 16, 2023

How can we apply the sacrificial laws in the Spirit to Christian worship? Let's find out in Romans 12.

How do we apply the spirit of the sacrificial laws to Christian worship? Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. (Romans 12:1 NASB) Have worldly values ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 19, 2021

The terms praise and sacrifice seem to be opposites of one another. Praise generally bubbles from a happy and a grateful heart. Sacrifice, on the other hand, costs us something. What then does it mean to offer – sacrifice of praise?

Hebrews 13:15 - Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Psalm 49:14 - Offer to God the sacrifice of praise Praise generally bubbles from a happy and a grateful heart. Sacrifice, on the other hand, costs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 49:14, 1 Chronicles 21:24, Psalm 34:1, Acts 16:23-25, Isaiah 61:3, 2 Chronicles 20:22, Psalm 103:2-4  (view more)  (view less)

Sacrifice Of Righteousness

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 15, 2019

A study in the book of Psalm 4: 1 – 8

Psalm 4: 1 – 8 Sacrifice of Righteousness 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O you sons of men, will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness and seek falsehood? Selah 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Obedience, Not Sacrifice

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

Disobedience is an extremely costly sin. God desires our obedience over our sacrifice. If we are trying to worship and we have been disobedient to the Lord, then He won’t accept our worship until we make our life right with Him.

This morning we’re going to discuss the sin of disobedience to God’s commands. Disobedience is an extremely costly sin; for we know that when the Israelites were on their exodus from Egypt that they refused to follow God’s plan for taking the Promised Land, and the consequence was spending forty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 1 Samuel 15:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

Worship As Sacrifice

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 13, 2022

The word "worship" means ascribing worth to God. In America, worship doesn’t cost us much; and so, we have basically forgotten God's real worth. But, according to the Scripture, worship involves sacrifice, which is very costly.

Tonight we are going to come to a better understanding of what it means to worship the Lord. To begin, we must understand what the word “worship” means. The word worship is derived from an Anglo-Saxon word, which is actually a combination of the two words “worth” and “ship.” The term “ship” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 1, 2024

Based on Romans 12:1-2 - Challenges hearers to consider what it means to be a "living sacrifice."

“A LIVING SACRIFICE” Romans 12:1-2 FBCF – 9/29/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – The Lord’s Supper today – Beautiful picture of the sacrifice that Jesus made on the cross for our salvation. Ongoing reminder of that perfect sacrifice. Christian life is a life of sacrifice. - The foundation of the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Fitting Sacrifice

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 10, 2016

the cost, quality and willlingness of our sacrifices makes them fitting or unacceptable

“A Fitting Sacrifice” 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 David P. Nolte We all make sacrifices in many areas of life. Parents sacrifice for their children, and children for their parents. Spouse sacrifices for spouse. We make sacrifices for our friends. We make sacrifices for our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 10, 2026

Paul reminds us that the Christian life is a full-life response to God’s mercy, calling us to present ourselves as living sacrifices to Him. True worship means daily renewal, humility, and unity within the Body of Christ.

Living Sacrifices We began our epistle lesson with a “therefore,” and if you’ve been in church long enough, you probably have heard the therefore lesson. It comes up a lot in Paul’s epistles. Whenever there is a Therefore, you have to find out what came before the lesson, because the Therefore is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

Daily Sacrifice

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 24, 2022

Paul has provided guidelines for how believers are to live in a sinful world.

Paul provides guidelines for living as redeemed people in a fallen world, moving from the theological to the practical. We are to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice to Christ, to follow the law, to love our neighbors, and to especially care for the faithless. In the Old Testament, priests had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessings And Sacrifice

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 23, 2024

In the Kingdom the greatest blessings often come after great sacrifice. Titles and position sometimes do not bring what people desire because they are promoted to their level of incompetence.

Mark 10:32 And they were in the way going up to Jerusalem; and Jesus went before them: and they were amazed; and as they followed, they were afraid. And he took again the twelve, and began to tell them what things should happen unto him, 33 Saying, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifice=transformation

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 14, 2025

Romans 12:1-2

Romans 12:1-2 Sacrifice = Transformation I beseech you therefore, brethren To beseech means to ask urgently It could be seen as begging Paul is making a plea to our free will God calls us to make a choice about the way we live for Him What he’s ultimately saying in these 2 verses is; You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Other