Sermons on voluntary sacrifice: showing 751-765 of 52,924

Abraham: Lay It On The Altar

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The need for sacrifice

Intro: Can you remember back to high school or college, at some of your teachers and their test-taking opportunities? I can think of two different extremes in teachers I had. The first was Mr. Harris. He was my history teacher in college. He always gave the opportunity to pick the test you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Bad Accounting

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011

We all make mistakes, even David. Jesus paid the price for our mistakes but still demands a sacrifice of us, our lives must be living sacrifice. And a sacrifice is not a sacrifice if it costs you nothing.

ONE BAD ACCOUNTING 1 Chronicles 21 Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17:40-49 INTRODUCTION 1. David is one of the good guys of Bible history for the most part a. God calls him a "man after God's own heart" b. He was, all in all, a good egg 2. But he was not without chinks in his armor a. One of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Corporate Worship, Eyes Off Self, Genuine Worship Involves Sacrifice. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2024

Moses commands the people to build the Tent of Meeting. The peoples hearts are moved and the job is done. We like them are to be a contributing, vibrant community. Yes, us the Church.

Corporate worship, eyes off self, genuine worship involves sacrifice. Last week Elana spoke on the ten commandments. The majority six of ten commandments relate to living well together as family and community. Today I’m going to talk about the tabernacle, Holy place and the Holy of Holies were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-29, Exodus 12:35, Exodus 38:1-8, John 1:29, Hebrews 10:10, James 1:5-8, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Turning Thanksgiving Into Thanksliving

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

How to keep that spirit all year long in a way that will please God much more than will those who just spend one day at it! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Turning Thanksgiving into Thanksliving Rom. 12:1; Ps. 51:17; Heb. 13:15 This Thanksgiving sermon and several others [complete with PowerPoints] can be seen by going to: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Special.html ----- The common word in all 3 passages? Sacrifice! What started w/ the Pilgrims in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Offering (Leviticus 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2024

What does the sin offering foreshadow about Jesus? Let's look at Leviticus 4.

What kinds of sin do we all commit that are unintentional? Why is the sacrifice for a priest and the whole congregation’s sins greater than a community leader and an individual common person’s sins? Why are these last two offerings mandatory and not voluntary like the first three? Let’s begin with ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Un-Comprehensible Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This sermon is about the uncomprehensible faith that could even sacrifice, or be willing to sacrifice a son.

I. What if God had said? C. Maye, take your son Bob to Lover’s Leap and offer him there as a burnt sacrifice. Dick and Dee, take Delaney; Marc and David take Kit; Larry & Sarah take Lyndal; Minnie take that grandbaby Raley up on the mountain and offer her as a burnt sacrifice; Debbie & Stan take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Memorial Day 2023

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 30, 2023

This message looks at three characteristics of Memorial Day: The Flag, The sacrifice, and The Benefit of the Sacrifice

MEMORIAL DAY 2023 SAVING PRIVATE RYAN PART 1 INTRODUCTION: CURRENTLY, IN THE UNITED STATES A TOTAL OF 24 DAYS ARE REMEMBERED WITH REGARD TO OUR MILITARY. THESE DAYS SPAN FROM THE BIRTHDAY OF THE AIR FORCE TO VETERANS DAY. IN THE LIST I LOCATED, MEMORIAL DAY IS THE 18TH DAY REMEMBERED REGARDING ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:15, Hebrews 9:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Of Moses Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 1, 2016

Moses Message 2 This shows how much Moses gave up to "suffer affliction" with God's people (Hebrews 11) and how God prepared him for the task of leading the chosen people from Egypt to Canaan in forty

Moses 2 THE CHOICE OF MOSES Exodus 2:5-25 B. The Savior (2:5-25) 2. His Development Spiritually (2:7-9) 3. His Development Socially (2:10) 4. His Decision (2:11-14) 5. His Development Specially (2:15-25) In three different places God tells us that Moses, forty years old, at the peak of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 19, 2013

It seems that in the church today we hear less and less about the blood of Christ, why it was necessary for Him to die and what it means to our eternal destiny.

This past Thursday was the Fourth of July, Independence Day in the old US of A! Fireworks! Parades! A National Holiday! Independence from the will and domination of an earthly king! But, what was the price of this freedom. The lives of countless people. The shedding of blood for the cause of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Nazarene

I Heart New York Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

We examine Christ’s command to give up everything... even if that includes our home.

We all know the motto of New York City. It is on every single T-shirt in the city. I HEART NY. And since then, there have been about a million people who have stolen this idea and design. Everything from God to monkeys. If somebody loves it, there is probably a shirt that says I HEART ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship And The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 29, 2009

The shouts of ’Hosanna!’ at the triumphal entry were shallow in contrast to the devotion Mary showed to Jesus in anointing him at Bethany the day before.

TRUE WORSHIP AND THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY John 12:1-19 INTRO From the beginning of this year we have swept through the Scriptures as though we were watching a drama unfold. A few weeks ago we reached the climax in the drama with the arrival of the King. We have looked at some of the teaching of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"I'll Take My Shoes Off For You"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2009

The Purpose of this sermon is to affirm to others that although some Soldiers/Officers are willing to pass-up their right to salvation; there are some that are willing to take their shoes off for the Lord.

20 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq BIG IDEA: Just like the “CLOSE RELATIVE” was willing to pass-up his rights to Ruth; many Soldiers are willing to pass-up their rights to salvation for fear of damagining ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Offering On The Tent Of Meeting

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2015

To show that our hands (through, in and by the LORD JESUS) was laid on the Offering: JESUS CHRIST and the LORD JESUS CHRIST blood sprinkled in our hearts.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an offering? Yes. A living sacrifice before the LORD. Romans 12:1-2 (Amplified Bible) I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Waving? Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Mar 23, 2010

Jesus' triumphal entry in Jerusalem brings before us a call to surrender ourselves in praise to the living God!

I think it’s easy for us to imagine Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We can easily see the joy of the people as they wave their palm branches and welcome the King. It’s easy for us to think about Jesus, riding high atop the colt, smiling and waving to the thronging crowds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Everything Has A Price Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 15, 2014

Everything has a price.

“The Journey of a Lifetime: Everything Has a Price” Mt. 21:1-11 A teenaged boy – let’s call him Fred – with great academic potential was unable to go to college because he could not afford it. But one day Fred received a call from the college to which he had applied ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed