Sermons on Willing Sacrifice:

The God Of Genesis 22 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 15, 2014

If we want to follow in the footsteps of Abraham, and enjoy God's blessings on Abraham on ourselves and the generations that follow us, we must be willing to be obedient when God tests us Sacrifice our best to God See God's Provision befor He gives it

A man by the name of Steve Winger told of his last college exam. It was a final in a class in Logic. The professor was known for giving difficult exams. Steve noted that the professor did make one concession: "To help us on our test, the professor told us we could bring as much information as we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-17

Denomination: *other

Revolutionary Servants

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

In Nehemiah 11, the people are faced with the challenge of re-populating the holy city of Jerusalem. Since the walls and gates of Jerusalem were now restored, it was important that the builders inhabit their capital city and make the population grow. Now

Revolutionary Servants Nehemiah 11:1, 12:26 In Nehemiah 11, the people are faced with the challenge of re-populating the holy city of Jerusalem. Since the walls and gates of Jerusalem were now restored, it was important that the builders inhabit their capital city and make the population grow. Now ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Gps

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 19, 2015

An update of JOY (Jesus first; Others second; Yourself last). This is a true GPS (God first; People second and Self last). Can be used as a true GPS to see where we are on our path to Heaven as Christians.

Read Romans 12:1-3 (Prayer) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” “And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Greater Kindness Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 18, 2013

Sacrificial love is willing to lay down its life, and do the hard things that love demands, on behalf of another. This is the love that we experience in Christ and this is the love that we are challenged to live out with each other.

A Greater Kindness - Ruth 3:10-18 - March 17, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #8 Let me ask you a question as we start this morning: How many decisions do you figure you make in an average day? A hundred? A thousand? Ten thousand? Any ideas? Any ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:10-18

Denomination: *other

The Quiz We Must Pass Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 14, 2010

It is one thing to know who Jesus is . . . it is another to become His follower.

The Quiz We Must Pass Luke 9:18-25 ©Copyright March 14, 2010 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche SERIES: Walking with Jesus It is a dreaded part of any school year: exam time. Every student has at one time or another believed that life would be better if we could just eliminate quizzes, exams, papers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ignorance, Hurt, And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 16, 2020

Today we will look at the difference between willful sin, sinning in ignorance, and the feelings that hurt creates -- and how this all relates to forgiveness.

Ignorance, Hurt, and Forgiveness (topical) 1. A man given to day-dreaming was driving down the freeway a cell phone call came in through his blue tooth audio system. He heard his wife's voice urgently warning him, "Herman, I just heard on the news that there's a car going the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:27-31, Psalm 19:12-13, 1 Corinthians 5:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Memorial Day

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 31, 2010

Memorial Day is often celebrated to recognized the sacrifices made by our military servicemen. Jesus made a similar sacrifice.

It’s 3am on a cold winter day. Patchy snow covers the landscape as Loudspeakers overhead blare telling everyone to get to their places. Surrounded by sandbags, concrete barriers and roughly 10,000 soldier, sailors, airman and marines, Bagram Air Base has flipped a switch and turned from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Part 4 - Genesis 22:1-19 - Christmas In The Fire! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 15, 2010

I could still see the remnants of faith, tested but still intact and with a depth that only occurs in the fires of experience.

Part 4 - Genesis 22:1-19 - CHRISTMAS IN THE FIRE! His weather worn face looked like ancient parchment stretched over a wire mesh skeleton and his eyes, haunted with memories, looked straight through me into my soul. As I gave my devotion that day I could tell that he understood the anguish Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fix Our Eyes On Christ

Contributed by Sidney Yuan on Apr 1, 2013

The Bible warns about Christians falling away. This sermon helps believers to stay focused on Christ and not drift away.

Fix Our Eyes on Christ- How Not to Dift Away by Sidney Yuan The title of today’s sermon is Fix Our Eyes on Christ, with the subtitle of How not to Drift Away. The Scripture is taken from the book of Colossians Chapter one, verse 14 to 20. Can Christians really drift away in our faith? The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:14-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanks-Living Pt 2

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 21, 2012

Take a quick inventory about what is different in your life since accepting Jesus? What things do you no longer feel good or comfortable with? Can you identify the true changes that have taken place?

Thanks-Living Pt.2 Romans 12:1-2 GNT So then, my friends, because of God's great mercy to us I appeal to you: Offer yourselves as a living sacrifice to God, dedicated to his service and pleasing to him. This is the true worship that you should offer. Do not conform yourselves to the standards of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building With A Kingdom Mindset Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024

Building with a Kingdom Mindset" focuses on prioritizing God’s Kingdom above all else. This sermon emphasizes aligning our actions with His will, seeking eternal impact, and building on a solid foundation that lasts

We live in a world that constantly pushes us to chase after success, comfort, and security. Society tells us to build our own dreams, secure our own futures, and prioritize our desires. The allure of worldly achievements can be strong—promising status, wealth, and a sense of accomplishment. But in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Other

Perfect Substitute: Jesus As The Suffering Servant (Week 3) Series

Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Aug 19, 2015

The significance of God’s sovereign plan of salvation as revealed in the Old Testament, which is fulfilled by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. In this lesson, we will learn who Jesus is, as a Perfect Substitute who became the Suffering Servant.

4 Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. 6 All we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Christian Church

The Blessed Life - Pt. 3 - The Sacrificed Life Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 25, 2011

Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit's foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good.However, living a blessed life is even better than trying to live lucky.

The Blessed Life Part 3 – The Sacrificed Life I. Introduction I have seen some things happen that could only be attributed to luck. Things like a hole in one, a half court shot at the buzzer, Julie getting me as a husband. Just joking that wasn’t luck that was divine providence! LOL. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Collection

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 16, 2012

A talk on principles and specific instances that apply to giving in a believer's life.

Text: 1 Cor 16:1-4, Title: The Collection, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/15/12, AM Opening illustration: Sometimes he would take me and my little brother Steve to the Thursday morning Bible study. George, an elderly gentleman, would split his donut with my little brother. One Sunday my brother came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah-Jireh “the Eternally Self Existent One Who Will Provide” Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 13, 2011

This name for God is revealed when Abraham faced the greatest trial of his life.

Purpose: To exalt God as the great provider. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God's glorious provision of salvation. INTRODUCTION: Jehovah Jireh is one of the many compound names for God. Most of these names comes from a specific event where Jehovah (Yahweh) personally intervenes in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible