Sermons on Voluntary Sacrifice:

Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 1, 2011

In order to be living sacrifices we must Know His will, and change our thinking

Living Sacrifices Romans 12:1-2 We are called to be living sacrifices. A sacrifice is something we give up. Most of the time we think of sacrifices we think of suffering or pain. Yet, we are called to offer up sacrifices of Praise and Thanksgiving. A sacrifice is a service we are called to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strength Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 24, 2011

Talk 5 in a series of 8 talks. Again my talk owed a lot to the book by Bill Hybels called Becoming a contagious Christian’. Sacrifical acts of time and resources, especially over the long term will speak to people. Sacrifice demonstrates who Jesus is

The strength of sacrifice; in May 2002 Robert Bonadies and his fellow instructor Jim Olko were preparing to skydive, along with a novice - Cindy Hyland, in Connecticut. The jump was to be from 12000 ft, falling at 120 mph, which would take just 68 seconds with no parachute. When it came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

A Greater Sacrifice

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

A GREATER SACRIFICE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 10 verses 1-18: Ill: • The story of Daddy Long Legs is a book by Jean Webster; • It has now been made into a film. • It is the story of a little girl in an orphanage. • She knows that there is a wealthy man who provides for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Sacrifice Of Fools

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

What is the sacrifice of fools?

Before we begin today’s service I want to make it very clear that I have not come here today to speak about bible prophecies; however, I do want to bring to your attention something that I consider is of the utmost importance. I also want it to be very clear that with what I am about to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Sacrifice Series

Contributed by James Parker on Apr 9, 2011

This week we will look at a great story of sacrifice, a woman who exhibited a spirit of Real Sacrifice! Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were walking down a village street. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a prayer breakfast which

Once upon a time, a pig and a chicken were walking down a village street. They came upon a church sign which was advertising a prayer breakfast which was going to be held in a few days. At the bottom of the sign the menu was given. It read “Ham and eggs will be served from 6:30 to 8:00 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Abel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 12, 2011

Abel worshiped in faith, and so should we.

Ss Cyril & Methodius February 14, 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy For a few months now we have been considering, with our Holy Father, the spirit of the liturgy. And so it is fitting that we hear today, and on Valentine’s Day, this marvelous lesson from Genesis, the story of accepted Abel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-25

Denomination: Catholic

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 21, 2011

We are not saved by works but this does mean there is no place for good works. Those saved by grace and justified by faith should do everything they can for the extension of the kingom of God and should, with the help of the Holy Spirit 'kill' those thing

Romans 12: 1-2 SERMON - Living sacrifices We know what it means to be alive and to live; what does ‘sacrifice’ mean? My dictionary defines a sacrifice as ‘a surrender of something of value as a means of gaining something more desirable’; and as a ‘ritual’; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember The Sacrifice

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 4, 2011

A Memorial Day Message to remember those who've sacrificed for our freedoms

INTRO It’s honorable and fitting this morning we remember the sacrifice of our nation’s great veterans, who gave their lives on battlefields abroad and here at home. By some estimates, nearly 1.3 million Americans have shed their blood and died for freedom’s cause. Still, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Sacrifice Of Praise Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 21, 2008

5th of 5 messages in Hebrews (section 4). This message speaks of the importance of praising God

The Sacrifice of Praise And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate to make the people holy through his own blood... Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name. Hebrews 13:12-15 Praising God is easy when everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Basis For Sacrifice

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 23, 2008

Memorial Day Service Sermon

THE BASIS FOR SACRIFICE Romans 5:6-8 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008

What are you to do with your life? It is to be a sacrifice to God. But your sacrifice leads to life not death!

“A Living Sacrifice” Introduction: 1. The concept of justification by faith only is often taught from the letter written to the Romans. 2. We know that we show our faith by our actions, James 2:14ff. 3. “Therefore” here refers to the entire doctrine taught in Romans of being justified by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Financial Sacrifice Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

First of three messages on giving out flowing our of a broader teaching on sacrifice.

“Financial Sacrifice” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate spiritual exercises as a way of life. I.What is sacrifice? Sacrifice is a willingness and sometimes even eagerness to give up something valuable for something or someone we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Cost Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 27, 2007

Have you ever considered all that Mary Sacrifice in order to be the mother of God. She gave up her reputation, the possibility of Marriage, even her own body in order to carry out God’s Plan. What are you willing to sacrifice?

The Cost of Sacrifice 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: *other

Sacrificer Or Survivor?

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009

The greatest contributions to the world are made by the greatest sacrificers.

SACRIFICER OR SURVIVOR? Life has many “ups” and “downs.” We would rather have the “up” experiences rather than those that can be described as “downers.” Sometimes we think of the “up” times as successes and the “down” times as failures. However, it is how we respond and react to the “ups and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Unique Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Oct 13, 2007

Christ’s sacrifice was a once for all event, dealing with His people’s sin past, present and future.

We have already seen from chapters 9 and 10 of Hebrews, quite a few reasons why Christ’s sacrifice was infinitely better than those of OT times. Now let me read 5 verses from these two chapters to you and see if you notice anything. 9:12 He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained ...read more

Denomination: Baptist