Sermons on willing sacrifice: showing 766-780 of 117,652

God's Message To Us In Christ

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 30, 2023

Throughout the ages, God has been seeking men and women who have ears to hear and hearts willing to respond to spiritual truths. In these last days He has spoken to us through the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Is anyone still willing to hear Him?

The Scriptures tell us that God is not silent regarding His presence, His direction, His expectations from us, and the message of salvation He brings to all who will hear and obey Him. He has spoken to us through the wonder of creation (Psalm 19:1-3; Romans 1:18-22), the words of the prophets, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4, John 14:7-9, Mark 10:45, Romans 6:23, Isaiah 53:4-6, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Sacrifice For Our Redemption (Luke, Part 12) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 11, 2022

Today we are going to examine the arrest, trial, crucifixion, and burial. If you have been in church for at least a year, you’ve heard this message, so, my challenge to you is this: Ask God, “What is that I need to learn as we enter this Holy week?”

Jesus’ Sacrifice for our Redemption (Luke, Part 12) Luke 22:39-23:56 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we discussed the Lord’s Supper and its importance for today -- What Jesus does is give them a covenant they can stand firm on -- If they serve, they will earn a place in eternity by His side ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Jeremiah 17:9, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Luke 22:39-71, Luke 23:1-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrificial Life

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 28, 2014

“God said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me”.” (Gen 22:12)

Theme: Sacrificial life Text: Gen. 22:1-14; Rom. 6:12-23; Matt. 10:40-42 A sacrificial life is a life that is set apart to God. This life is not about pleasing yourself but about pleasing God by doing His will. Jesus Christ lived such a life and everything He did was to please God by doing His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O How The Mite-Y Have Fallen

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Nov 5, 2009

Pursuing God’s will for our lives requires personal sacrifice.

I’m sure that some of you are a little nervous right now that I’m going to talk to you about money and about how you all need to give more to God and to the church. I certainly could do that; the story of the widow’s offering lends itself well to a sermon about tithing and giving to the church. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Excuses, Excuses

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jul 27, 2011

The feeding of the multitudes reminds us that Jesus wants us to help do God's work in the world. As Christ's disciples, we are to respond to the needs around us not with excuses, but with compassionate hearts, offering all we have to Jesus so that he migh

We've all heard it numerous times in our lives, or perhaps said it ourselves on occasion, "Excuses, excuses!" It could be our workout day, and we are sick and just don't feel like it. "Excuses, excuses," says the personal trainer. Or maybe we know we shouldn't have dessert in the restaurant, but we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Break The Mold – Part 1

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 30, 2013

Part 1 of a two part sermon going phrase by phrase of Romans 12:1-2

- Sahara Desert is more than 3½ million sq miles - Almost as large as USA - It is the world's hottest desert, and the largest outside th poles - During experiments aboard the space shuttle “Columbia,” scientists discovered that there are twenty-six lakes under the Sahara desert. - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Seed Dies & Life Begins Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 14, 2018

How does selfishness destroy us? How does selflessness save us? How does truly living only begin when the seed of selfishness dies?

Prelude How does selfishness destroy us? How does selflessness save us? How does truly living only begin when the seed of selfishness dies? Purpose: Jesus taught that self-preservation is self-destructive and self-sacrifice is really living. Plan: Let’s examine the passage where Jesus predicts ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Must, I May, I Will, I Shall

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 2, 2006

The Filling of the Holy Spirit. What it is, and why we should seek it. The Christian is already indwelt, but is he filled yet? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

I Must, I May, I Will, I Shall Ephesians 5:18 To maintain a vigorous, active life, one must be healthy. Good health comes from a particular and a planned program of physical care. If I follow this plan I can feel the benefit in many ways. Someone said, "If I had known I would live this long, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Trampled Champ (Part 1: God's Will Vs. Man's Will) Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Aug 14, 2005

A two-speakers’ sermon on Samson. Big idea: God’s purpose won’t ever fail, but we could fail ourselves if we don’t discipline ourselves according to his purpose.

Bumble: Good morning! It’s great to study the Word of God again with you today. Paul (aka Cau) is up here with me. For those who don’t know him, Paul is one of our favorite former gangsta-boys. He started coming to our college group at the end of 2000, and God worked through his life tremendously. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Taking A Trip Out Of God's Will--Where Does It Lead?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 20, 2003

God gives us choices so that our life can lead to a good journey and ending, blessed and productive.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 22, 2003 “Taking a Trip Out of God’s Will--Where Does it Lead?” Psalm 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have heard people say, “I didn’t have any choice in the matter?” Maybe you have made this statement yourself, “I didn’t have any choice.” When you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Are We Willing To Let Jesus Drive Out Our Demons?

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 17, 2009

We can make a decision to use God’s gifts of Justification and Sanctification to the fullest extent humanly possible. We can decide to let Jesus remove our demons.

January 31, 2010 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Series C Text Luke 4: 31-37 (ESV) Jesus Heals a Man with an Unclean Demon Luke 4:31-37 ESV And (Jesus) went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

"can" Does Not Mean "will"

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 22, 2022

Just because we "can" do something does not mean that we "will" do it. This message discusses what is possible in our walk with God versus what is inevitable with Him as we walk by faith.

“Can” Does Not Mean “Will” Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19; Hebrews 11:1; Philippians 4:12-13 The title of my message this morning is “Can Does Not Mean Will.” Simply put, just because you can do something does not mean that you will actually do it. The core definition of the word “can” is “to have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19, Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Other People's Money - Pt. 1 - Sacrifice And Trust Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2014

Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

Other People's Money Pt. 1 - Sacrifice & Trust I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Oil and water. 26 inch rims on a $500 car. Vegetables and fruit on my plate. Skinny jeans on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Shepherd's Claims

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

Jesus made two revealing points. 1. His sacrificial death was the very reason God loves His Son so much. God loves His Son just like any man loves his child. But God loves Jesus even more, in a more special way, because Jesus was willing to pay such a

As we move along in our study of the Gospel of John you might remember that last Sunday morning the message came from John 10: 1-16 when Jesus referred to Himself as the Good Shepherd. Tonight we will pick up there in verse 17. READ 17-18. This is the final proof that Jesus is the Good Shepherd ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Many initially are willing to follow the Lord, but fail to count the cost. Upon realizing the great sacrifice necessary to follow Him, many are unwilling to pay the price. We must count the cost and be willing to pay the price in service to the Lord.

The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14: 25-33 I am certainly thankful for the free gift of salvation. Christ paid our sin debt, reconciling us to God in salvation. This gift is freely available to all who receive it by faith. Salvation is free, but our service to the Lord is costly. If we are unwilling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist