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Abraham's near sacrifice of Isaac is a picture of the death of Jesus.

1 Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. 2 And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Thesis/ Central Idea: Jesus gave Himself, a sacrifice to God and man. His sacrifice allows us to be saved and gives us an example to live…

This Week’s Theme: Disciples Sacrifice for God This Week’s Word is Sacrifice: An important aspect of the relationship between God and humanity but whereas the OT describes many sacrifices, the New Testament announces the fulfillment of sacrifice in Jesus Christ. Memory Verse: Romans 12:1 “1 I beseech…

Introduction “Sacrifice” is not a popular term to speak about. Our lives are hard enough, busy enough, without the extra struggle of choosing to go without something we feel we need. Perhaps some of you have made a sacrifice over Lent to do without something which you usually have in your lives; whether…

What is the real definition of love? What does God's love mean for us? Also, learn what God's love is not.

18 For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain,” and, “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” 20 But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor,…

What is the problem with these Priests?

When Jesus had spoken these words, he went forth with his disciples over the brook Cedron, where was a garden, into the which he entered, and his disciples. And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band of…

2 Role Plays: (Props: Overalls, Cowboy Hat, stick horse, SunHat, hoe, weed sprayer, Small grill, Hidden cooler with steak and several veggies, large platter) Rancher Able: Enters singing to himself (I’m so Happy..) when he notices the congregation: Oh, Hi! Let me introduce myself. My name is Abel and…

What is it about sacrifice that scares us? I am not talking about the Sacrifice on the cross but in our daily lives. It wasn’t in front of the crowds that Christ was making a sacrifice it was in His private relationship with God. Christ left his baptism and went into the wilderness to fast and pray.…

What would you be willing to do? How far are you willing to go picture inserted here. Illustration: hurting child (would want to protect); sick child (be willing to take their place). A troubled child (willing to take on their punishment). What would you be willing to do, go if to save, or lead someone…

What does the Law have to do with Christmas? Everything! Last week we did a survey of Exodus 1-14 . In that section of Exodus we saw the great theme of scripture that God wants a people to be His special possession. His desire is that we would be his people, and that He would be our God. I will take…

Numbers 7:1-7 1 On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils. After he anointed and consecrated these things, 2 the leaders of Israel, the heads of their ancestral families, presented an offering.…

Introduction Last week in our Introductory message of this series ‘The Faith of Our Fathers’, we examined man’s CONTEMPORARY - AND CONTRARY definition of what Faith is, vs. what we find in the Scriptures. Man’s current view of faith states: (From m-w.com) (def) a(1): belief and trust in and loyalty to…

We are reminded that God graciously loves us in a way that is willing to give up everything. We are encouraged to live in our marriage in the way God has called us to.

It is often told in movies and myths that people believed there was nothing beyond the horizon. You would sail off into the distance and drop of the edge of the world. It is of course a myth, the ancients knew far more about navigation than popular myth and movies gives them credit for. But this belief…

Introduction We are coming to a close in our Series titled ‘The Forefathers of Faith’. In our series, we began by looking in depth: God’s Definition of Faith: Heb. 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” The Importance of Faith in the Eyes of God: Heb.…

EVERY DAY IS MEMORIAL DAY 1 Timothy 3:16 Calvary Baptist Church May 30, 2004 (AM) Intro : In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi, after decorating graves of her two sons who died representing their beloved south-land, an elderly woman walked to two mounds of dirt at the corner of the cemetery to place…

Introduction Last week, we introduced the big theme to the book of Hebrews. All of this passage has come to the point that is made last week and this week. The next two weeks begin to play out what that looks like I said last week that the sermons are connected. Hebrews offers a number of comparatives.…

On June 6, 2001 our area witnessed a historic moment, the dedication of the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford. At the dedication, President Bush said in his speech: Our presence here, 57 years removed from that event, gives testimony to how much was gained and how much was lost. What was gained that…

If you had to pick one day on the calendar as the most important day of the year, what would it be? Would it be your birthday? Would it be an anniversary? Maybe Easter, Christmas, or the fourth of July or some other holiday? According to the UN, the most important day of the year is September 21, the…

Mark 14:1-9 Intro : We have come to a sad chapter in the book of Mark. These verses display the hatred of men is all its ugliness. According to verses 1-2 , the religious Jews are fed up with Jesus and His preaching. They want Him dead and they do not care what they have to do to see that come to pass.…

8 And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals,…

What does it mean to say that Jesus is the "propitiation"? Could anyone else be our propitiation?

The Pilgrims set foot on American soil 400 years ago. December of 1620. Do you consider that a long time ago. As Moses prepares Israel to enter the Promised Land, it will have been over 400 years since they were their own people in their own land. God wanted Moses to tell them what to expect, and what…