Sermons on Willing Sacrifice:

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Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the significance of Christ's Resurrection, emphasizing the eternal perspective it offers and the choice it presents to either follow Jesus Christ or pursue worldly desires.

Church, so glad you decided to join us either in person today or online! I am believing in God for a fresh perspective and breakthrough during this brand new series, He is Risen. As we move toward our Easter Sunday celebration, I want us to walk through the story of Jesus leading to His crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Topics: Resurrection, Eternal Life, Sacrifice

Sermon Series: He Is Risen

"what Is Man's Role In God's Mission?"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

A message on missions.

Title: “What is the Role of Man in God’s Mission?” Script: various Type: Thematic/Topical Where: GNBC 4-21-02/5-18-14/5-5-19 Intro: James Alexander Thom, on the fear of responsibility: “Have you ever had to paint some roof trim, high up? You get halfway up that 36-foot extension ladder and you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Kendal Burton on Jan 29, 2005

Accepting Christ as your savious is one ting, but what about everything else that comes with it?

The Real Cost of Discipleship A young boy bursts into his house one afternoon and begins a frantic search that takes him through the entire house for Rex, the family dog. Eventually he runs into his aunt who greets him with the sad news that she had found the gate open that morning and that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Methodist

True Love For Him Series

Contributed by Nick Hodges on Jan 4, 2016

The bride’s true love for her groom was expressed through #1 Her Sacrifice, #2 Her Adoration and #3 Her Commitment.

Intro • So far in Song of Songs we have seen a beautiful love story between a man and his bride. • We have seen their joy for one another as they begin their love. • We have seen that even though that they had a desire for one another that their love for one another waited to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"to Jerusalaem... A Mission To Complete

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 29, 2020

Jesus rebuked Peter because Peter did not understand God's plan.... Jerusalem, the cross and empty grave would mean forgiveness and eternal life. We all make mistakes... quotes by Barbara Bush, John Stott

In Jesus Holy Name August 30, 2020 Text: Matthew 16:21-28 Pentecost XIII – Redeemer “To Jerusalem…A Mission to Complete” Jesus and His disciples were at Caesarea Philippi. Their ministry to this point had been a stunning success. Crowds pressed in on them everywhere they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Hebrews 7:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

"And Then He Raised The Knife...!"

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 14, 2017

It wasn't enough to travel 3 days, or build the altar, or stack on the wood, or bind his son, or even to place his son on the altar. God waited until the great Patriarch raised the knife! Why wait so long? Why does God take us to the edge?

"AND THEN HE RAISED THE KNIFE...!" Genesis 22:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are times when even doing what is right seems like it will backfire on you. Old habits are hard to break. 2. One guy invariably left off the cap to the toothpaste and for years his wife had hounded him about it. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Stories

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 5, 2019

We all love a good love story. Even us men if we are honest. There are some good love stories out there. I am citing one by O. Henry the "Gift of the Magi".

Sermon to Market Street Residences an ALF in Tarpon Springs, Fl (Keep in mind as you read this sermon it is for those who have dementia or other memory disorders)November 3 2019 A sermon on love Prayer Welcome to worship at market Street where we are the church. Why do I say we are the church? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ethos #6 Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 16, 2019

Worship is a spiritual action that connects a person to God through praise, submission, and trust.

I’d like to ask you a very personal question, why do you come to worship every Sunday morning? Have you ever really thought about why you get up, get dressed, rush around and come to this retro building? If we polled the room, the responses are as numerous as the people here. The churchie answer ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: Better High Priest, Better Cleansing

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 17, 2024

This is a first-person sermon from the perspective of a priest during the time of Jesus.

A woman spotted an antique copper kettle for $2 at a garage sale. It was badly tarnished, so she asked the man running the sale if he thought the discoloration would come out. “Hmm. Let me see,” said the man as he disappeared into his house with the kettle. He came out ten minutes later with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Loved Or Be Hated

Contributed by Jonathan Koskovich on Apr 22, 2020

John 15:18-19

Be loved or be hated John 15:18-19 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 19 If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. See the theme for this ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-19, Romans 5:8

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

He Gave Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 19, 2009

He gave! He gave us a new opportunity to be with Him FOREVER!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I want you to take a moment to think about some words that you associate with the word love. • Last week we gleaned from John 3:16 that our God loves. One of the things that I think of when I think of the word love is GIVING. • My friend Billy appeared to be a picture of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Died For Me, So I'll Live For Him!

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 8, 2019

God is not seeking a blood sacrifice today; He desires a living one.

Capital punishment has been a controversial issue and a bone of contention for as long as I can remember. It has been voted in and out and in and put on hold. Some call it cruel and inhumane, or claim that it is just legalized murder. Others defend the practice on the ground of “an eye for an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does Jesus Tell His Disciples Not To Tell People That He Is The Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 1, 2025

This passage provides an interesting insight into why Jesus told His disciples not to tell anyone He was the Christ.

KEEP QUIET: Proclaiming that Jesus was the Christ would create a lot of wrong expectations. - Luke 9:18-21. - It’s an odd thing to hear Jesus telling His disciples to not tell people that He is the Christ. You would generally think that He would want it proclaimed often and loudly from every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 3 - Shadow Versus The Truth Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 28, 2025

In the Old Testament there were shadows of things that were fulfilled only through Christ in the New Testament. As we live in a world where truth is overshadowed by falsehood, let us hold firmly to God and His word so we can walk and live by the truth.

We read in Philippians 4:8, Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (ESV) The above mentioned verse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:31, Genesis 2:3, Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:21, 1 John 2:2, Hebrews 9:22, Hebrews 11:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other