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If I were to ask you to sacrifice something in your life, what is the one thing you wouldn’t give up? Coffee! Tonight we’re going to look at what “True Faith Sacrifices” 24 By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, 25 choosing rather to suffer affliction…

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…

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…

Stay connected! I’m leaving, but stay connected ( Jn12:31-36 ) Jesus did not want them to be caught off guard that he was leaving. Turn with me to John 12:31–36 “31 “Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. 32 “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all…

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,…

Introduction As we began this series two weeks ago, I’d preached an overview concerning the Tabernacle. In doing so, it was important to go back prior to the giving of it, to the things that led up to it. (The Plan) It was a Conditional Covenant ( Ex. 19-20 , etc.) After the Promise ( Gen. 12:1-3 ) After…

Following In The Footsteps Of Faith Sermon #14 Genesis 21:22-34 HOW TO ENJOY THE REST AREAS OF LIFE Intro : There are times in life that are simply difficult to tolerate! There are battles to fight, valleys to cross, long nights of the soul to endure and storms that must be weathered. All you have to…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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.

Genesis 22:1-14 A significant portion of Genesis tells the story of Abraham’s life and the outworking of his faith in God. The Old Testament (OT) names him 237 times and the New Testament (NT) 74 times, for a total of 311 times in Scripture, for an average of 5 times per book in the Bible. No other Bible…

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.…

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,…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

What is the problem with these Priests?

Last week we spoke about the necessity of prayer, and the importance to be praying for all types of people. This brings us to v.4 which has been grossly misquoted over the years. We need to gain a clear understanding of the verse to have a clear understanding on the character of God. Erroneous Thinking…

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…

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…

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.…