Sermons on Voluntary Sacrifice:

At A Time And Place Of God's Choosing

Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 22, 2023

Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they intended to defend at all costs (John 11:45-53).

AT A TIME AND PLACE OF GOD’S CHOOSING Matt 12:15-21/Mk 3:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. Most wars are fought for one of three reasons—or a combination of this reasons: territory, ideology, theology. B. The word “territory” doesn’t always mean land. The Pharisees had carved out a territory, which they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:18-21, Mark 3:1-8, John 21:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passion Of Jesus: What And Why And Who Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2023

Don’t waste the week. Come into intimate contact with the God-man and His redemptive death.

Palm/Passion Sunday 2023 We have just proclaimed some of the longest, most intense Scriptures of our Christian year, informing us and all the world of the what and why and who of the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ not quite two thousand years ago. These words invite long contemplation; the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11, Isaiah 50:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

How Can We Stand In The Gap?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 27, 2023

What is it to stand in the gap for someone else? Is it to stand in the place for another?

In Chapter 22, we learn why judgment would be placed on Jerusalem (22:2-16), how it would approach them (22:17-22), and who would be affected by it (22:23-31). The Jewish leaders were particularly liable for the ethical environment of the country since God had picked them to lead. Those actions and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Great Love Story Rarely Told

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 14, 2024

We all know the greatest love story is found in John 3:16. There are also many others in the Bible. A few are less talked about than others. There is one that is not considered very much, and for sure, it is hardly ever imitated or emulated.

ONE OF THE GREATEST LOVE STORIES RARELY TOLD (and more rarely lived out) No butterflies in the stomach or cupids' arrows flying here. God is still looking for someone to espouse the vow of rescuing the perishing; even those who claim that they do not want to be saved. Text to read: Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:16, John 3:16, Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing The Call To Sacrificial Living Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024

Finding Meaning in Times of Trial.

Embracing the Call to Sacrificial Living Scripture: John 12:20-33 Introduction: Finding Meaning in Times of Trial. Reflection In the tumultuous landscape of today's world, where uncertainty looms large and adversity seems to be an ever-present companion, the timeless wisdom encapsulated ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Other

For Me To Live Is

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 17, 2023

Are we really WWJD people or WWID?

Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Just as Christ had no will of His own, but lived to fulfill the will of the Father we are to have no will or life of our own but to fulfill the will of Christ since we have His mind. Having His mind we should have His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Of A Different Spirit

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Nov 6, 2023

God is seeking those who are willing to pay the price and live sacrificially for Him. His heart is after men of a different spirit from the ordinary. He especially blesses those who have separated themselves unto His cause.

OF A DIFFERENT SPIRIT (by brother Tarran Dookie) ENOCH Gen 5:21-24 And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sweet Aroma

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

• Happy Mothers’ Day Several men have brought food for the ladies today • Been around long enough, you know that God doesn’t put traditional messages on my heart. Today is no exception!

Clap your hands, move your feet, GET UNDIGNIFIED I wanted to take a minute to talk about getting undignified. We can get undignified and still be in reverence to and in awe of, our God! Here’s the best definition I have found for undignified: • Having your composure disturbed (repeat) • Excuse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19

Show Mercy Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

In our beatitudes, we have talked about the heart of God in the early beatitudes that Jesus preached in his great Sermon.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION THE HISTORY OF PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS [excerpt taken from National Geographic article by Erin Blakemore, Jan. 7, 2021. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/controversial-history-presidential-pardons-from-watergate-to-whiskey-rebellion] A U.S. president’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 7:1-2, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 9:13, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Will Of God Door Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023

What is the will of God?

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Cuando Lo Logico Es Illogico

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 26, 2022

Todo no es como aparece a la primera vista

Sacrificio: Lógico Ilógico Marcos 15:25-37 Ilustración: Hace mas que 100 años cerca del mar en Japón, occurió un terremoto. Pero por ser acostumbado a los temblores, en poco tiempo, todos regresaron a sus actividades normales. Arriba en un cero, un agricultor ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:27, Hebrews 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

For The Sake Of The Call

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 23, 2023

Jesus called a bunch of smelly fishermen to share in His ministry. So, when Jesus extends a call, what does it look like? What does it entail? What might He ask us to do? Or, what might we have to let go of in order to serve Him?

I have entitled our message this morning, “For the Sake of the Call,” and we are going to look at how Jesus called a bunch of smelly fishermen to share in His ministry. Allow me to get started with a joke: “Why did Jesus call so many fishermen to become apostles? He was always looking for a ‘net ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 1, 2023

The cross wasn’t a tragic mistake. It didn’t “happen” to Jesus. He wasn’t a victim of circumstance. Jesus died because He deliberately chose to lay down His life – and he made that choice at Gethsemane. The war was not over, but the battle was won at Gethsemane.

September 02, 2023 Today we are going to conclude the Gospels section of our series with Gethsemane. The Passover meal was over. Judas had left the group to make arrangements for the betrayal of Jesus. Now as the little party made their way to the Mount of Olives, Jesus made a startling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-34

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Brought Near By The Blood Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023

Ephesians 2:13 reminds us of the profound transformation that occurs when we accept Christ's sacrifice. We move from a state of separation and distance from God to being brought near through His blood.

"Brought Near by the Blood of Christ" Introduction: Greetings, dear congregation. Today, we gather to delve into the powerful message of Ephesians 2:13 from the New Living Translation: "But now you have been united with Christ Jesus. Once you were far away from God, but now you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13, Romans 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Lamb For Man

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 25, 2022

Christ is the perfect sacrifice for our sin. He is our Passover. We should not have anything to do with any past sins (“old leaven”) because He has freed us from the shackles of sin.

Because they did not have time to wait for the bread to rise, the Hebrews were instructed to make bread without yeast (“unleavened bread”) as they prepared for their exodus from slavery in Egypt. They were told to remove all yeast from the house because it was also a symbol of sin. (Exodus 12:15, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible