Sermons on Voluntary Sacrifice:

Pastor's Appreciation

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 11, 2018

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Pastor's Appreciation.

Pastor’s Appreciation LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE INTRODUCTION John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. It is love to the highest degree. M.H. Amplified Version John 15:13 No one has greater love--no one has shown stronger affection--than to lay ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Thing A Mother Can Do

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on May 21, 2018

Mother's Day Sermon

Transformed Life Church Clermont FL Mothers’ Day May 13, 2018, 11:30am The Greatest thing a Mother can do 1 Samuel1: 24-28 24 Now when she had weaned him, she took him up with her, with three bulls, one ephah of flour, and a skin of wine, and brought him to the house of the Lord in Shiloh. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:24-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeking After God

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

Those who call themselves Christian today often seek an experience rather than seeking God. An experience can be had quickly on Sunday morning, seeking God requires great sacrifice.

I. When should Christians seek God? (v.6) A. Psa 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. B. We should seek God early or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Carry Your Cross?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 29, 2017

Looking at Simon being forced to carry the cross, we consider the call of each Christian to carry a cross as part of the life of faith.

SIMON'S TASK: Simon was called on to carry the cross. - Mark 15:21. OUR TASK: We are called on to carry our cross. - Mark 8:34. - It’s not just Simon who was called on to carry the cross. As part of the Christian life, we are called to carry our cross as well. - This is confusing to many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Mark 8:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Compelled By Love

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 3, 2017

The heart of God is to rescue the perishing. Paul caught the vision of God's incomparable love and was so moved that he too felt compelled to join God's efforts, regardless of the cost. The love of God should motivate us to rescue the perishing too!

COMPELLED BY LOVE 2 Cor. 5:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: school is back in session. 1. “How did school go today?” a mother asked her little boy. “Fine”, the little fellow replied. “We had a new teacher and she wanted to know if I had any brothers or sisters and I told her I was an only child”. “What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Jesus Step By Step

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 2, 2018

Based on their own personal experience, the first disciples discovered who really Jesus is. Step by step, let us learn from their first-hand experiences so that we can also know Him better.

DISCOVERING JESUS STEP BY STEP (Steps to Personal Discipleship) LUKE 9:18-27 Based on their own personal experience, the first disciples discovered who really Jesus is. Step by step, let us learn from their first-hand experiences so that we can also know Him better. I - HE IS OUR SAVIOR THAT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Blessing

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

Our call to go in this new direction was not unlike the call of Abraham in our Scripture today. God said, “Go!” Go where? “I will make you into a great nation,
and I will bless you;
I will make your name great,
and you will be a blessing...

Being a Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 When I arrived here more than six years ago as Pastor, I met with the congregation in small groups, and asked 3 simple questions: “What do you like about the church? What do you want to keep the same? What do you want to change?” Out of those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Step Out

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

For many of us, the biggest decision we make is spiritual, the moment you decide to follow Jesus and the moment you decide to respond to God’s call upon your life. The Hebrew people are at such a moment of decision in their journey

Step Up and Step Out! Joshua 3:1-8 Have you ever been at a crossroads, a time in your life where you needed to make a critical decision that is going to have a huge effect on the rest of your life. You come to a moment and have to make a choice about what you’re going to do and the direction ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

You're Not Down Yet!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2013

Sensing his impending death, Paul gives us a motivational model for living our lives in anticipation of finishing well.

Title: You’re Not Down Yet! Text: II Timothy 4:6-8 Thesis: Sensing his impending death, Paul gives us a motivational model for living our lives in anticipation of finishing well. Introduction I-70 originates in Baltimore, Maryland and terminates at Cove Fort, Utah. Here in Colorado I-70 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Fire Fall

Contributed by Wendon Pettey on May 24, 2013

There is a need for the Fire to fall again--a pure, unprofaned, holy fire from heaven to burn away the sacrifice so that the sweet rain of the Holy Spirit can come pouring down upon this land!

Let The Fire Fall! INTRO: I want you to see this picture (show picture on screens). This is the world famous fire falls of Yosemite National Park. This spectacular show and amazing feat was cancelled by the park services back in 1968, and has never been seen since. But my mother saw it once before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Church Of God

The True Vine Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 23, 2013

Jesus is the True Vine, not traditions, rituals, or sacrifices.

Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a working farm was a few chickens pecking away and a goat wandering around. As ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Foursquare

No Ordinary Love

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jan 3, 2014

The love of Christ is inexplicable and without rival on any level.

Introduction: I was listening to a song by the great "Sade" entitled; No Ordinary Love. Then, I thought within myself that the love of Christ is indeed no ordinary love. I. Preminence of His Love. II. Person of His Love. III. Price of His Love. IV. Provision of His Love. V. Peace of His ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Hitherto Hath The Lord Helped Us

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2013

An encouragement to raise up your 'monument' to past blessings.

"HITHERTO HATH THE LORD HELPED US". 1 Samuel 7:3-12. Monuments are historical markers which serve to remind us of the accomplishments, or the sacrifices, of those who came before us. They are boundary stones along the time-line, signalling, ‘Something significant happened here’. Or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts 18 - Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2013

Believe that your labour is never in vain. Ministry is an investment. Sow and expect to reap a harvest. Believe you are never left alone. Discouragement cannot defeat you unless you allow it.

Paul was able to stand firm despite the oppositions and the difficulties he faced. • He experienced fatigue, frustrations, fears and failures but he did not give up. • Paul weathered through all these and stood firm. This is what we can learn from him. 1 Cor 15:58 “Therefore, my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anxious To Matter Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2013

If you want to live a life that matters, sacrifice, suffer, submit and serve. These are 4 words we don't like very much, because they seem like steps down to obscurity, but in God's Kingdom they are steps up to true greatness.

The movie, Pearl Harbor, tells the story of two friends, Rafe and Danny, who survive the attack on Pearl Harbor and enter World War II as fighter pilots. In training before the war, Rafe McCawley is one of America's top fighter pilots. When America initially holds back from entering the war, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Evangelical Free