Sermons on Voluntary Sacrifice:

A Living Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 10, 2015

This is the 19th sermon in the series "The Cure". If you want to please God, you have to offer your body as a living sacrifice.

Series: The Cure [#19] A LIVING SACRIFICE Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: I’m sure whether living or not, we all have stories about our mothers. Some of those stories may be hilarious while others are very sad; but we remember. As many things as I have said about mother through the years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Why A Sacrifice?

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

the meaning of the cross

Intro: why did God institute the sacrifices? Is there any value in understanding their meaning for us today? How do they all point to the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross? I. Why did God institute the sacrificial system? a. First of all to point to the significance of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Altar Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A Lenten message challenging us to consecrate the sacrifice of ourselves to God.

The Altar of Sacrifice Text: Genesis 22:1 & 2, 9-12 This Lenten Sunday morning we examine Sacrifice. A traditional exercise of many believers is to give up something for Lent. Many of you have shared with me what you are giving up for Lent, some are going to fast, some are giving up chocolate, some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-12

Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 7, 2007

Why do Christians wear a cross? What is its meaning to the church? In this message we are going to look at 4 images that will help us understand the place of the cross in the life of the believer.

Illus. In Texas last week, an 18 year old man was arrested for wearing a noose in public. As Jewelry. Seems kind of morbid doesn’t it? A noose is an instrument of an agonizing death. It represents vigilante law, I would never be proud to wear a noose. What about an electric chair? Did you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Offering And Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 3 on holiness as seen in Leviticus, examining the Hebrew sacrifices.

Offerings and Sacrifice I. Introduction A. One of the most neglected books in the Bible is Leviticus. 1. Many do not study the book because they feel it was written only to the Levitical priesthood. a) As Christians, we are the priesthood of God – 1 Peter 2:9 b) Therefore Leviticus can help us ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 15:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Altar Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 3

THE ALTAR OF SACIFICE (ROMANS 12:1-2) Pete and Larry had not seen each other in many years. Now they had a long talk trying to fill in the gap of those years by telling about their lives. Finally Pete invited Larry to visit him in his new apartment. “I got a wife and three kids and I’d love to have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Altar Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 3

THE ALTAR OF SACIFICE (ROMANS 12:1-2) Pete and Larry had not seen each other in many years. Now they had a long talk trying to fill in the gap of those years by telling about their lives. Finally Pete invited Larry to visit him in his new apartment. “I got a wife and three kids and I’d love to have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 19, 2012

Jesus Anointed at Bethany. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Religious Leaders (vs 1-2) (2). The Woman (vs 3) (3). The Critics (vs 4-5) (4). The Lord (vs 6-7) (5). The Traitor (vs 10-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two brothers were alone in the kitchen. • Before them on the table was a huge bowl of eggs. • The older one said "I’ll give ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

What Does It Truly Mean When We Say That Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 25, 2018

A very underestimate phrase is that Jesus is our Good Shepherd. What does this truly mean? The enemy’s policy by comparison is shocking?

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 22nd April 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 “Please be seated.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Episcopal

Forced Cross Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2023

The call to serve God becomes a forced cross when the going gets tough. We love smooth running of life. But through challenges we meet God’s power and miracle working hand. Let’s keep fighting for God with his help.

Compelled to bear his cross: Matthew 27:32. “And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross.” Cyrene was a city of Libya, in north Africa, lying west of Egypt. Cyrene had a large Jewish population, and Simon was very likely in Jerusalem for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32

Denomination: Methodist

Sanctification Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

The whole Levitical dispensation was unable to give anyone perfect access to God.

A. INTRODUCTION: HEBREWS 10:1-39 The whole Levitical dispensation was unable to give anyone perfect access to God. It was evident because the worshipers had to continually repeat the sacrifices. The worshipers had not attained full acceptance by God. In fact, the Old Testament itself showed the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Blood

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

A look at the Day of Attonment and the important role of the blood in sacrifice. This sermon helps to illustrate Christ as the lamb of God.

I. Introduction (Leviticus 16:1-2) A. The Blood Sacrifice 1. The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23) 2. No Forgiveness with out the shedding of Blood (Hebrews 9:11) 3. The Life of flesh is in the blood. (Leviticus 17:11) 4. There was blood from the beginning (Genesis 3:21) B. Yom Kippur ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Christ

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon give three reasons why Christ went to the cross.

I. Introduction a. Have you ever had someone do something for you that you didn’t deserve? b. Paul wrote to the in Romans that Christ had done something that no one deserved. c. Christ has done something for you d. Why Did Christ Die? II. The First Reason is because we needed it. (6-7) a. No ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jul 17, 2002

This is the 6th sermon in a series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. The problem with living sacrifices is they keep getting down off the altar.

“living sacrifices” Now that’s an interesting turn of phrase. It sounds like an oxymoron. Living and sacrifice don’t really seem like they go together, do they? When I think of the word ‘sacrifice’, certain images come to mind. I think of a play made in baseball, where one player is tagged out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Your Sacrifice

Contributed by Robbie Boyd on Aug 3, 2002

This is drama/sermon focusing on the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac; with the attention paid to Isaac and his cooperation.

(Build an "altar" of wood on a table on the stage area. Have an older man [Abraham] and an older teenager [Isaac] act out the scene as you describe what is happening. Make sure the teenager is large enough to be able to "overcome" Abraham, if he chose to. Dress contemporarily) Tell an illustration ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist