Sermons About Sacrifice
The Mystery of Marriage
1) The Mystery - Supernatural Unity a) Ephesians 5:31-32 2) The Plan - Leaving and Uniting 3) The Parallel - Christ and the Church 4) The Practical - The Making of a Marriage a) Christ b) Commitment c) Friendship d) Communication e) Forgiveness f) Sacrifice
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‘Tis the Gift, To Be Free
Like nuclear power, money can do much good, if we handle it well. Unfortunately, most of us don’t. We get contaminated by its power; and we contaminate others by using it carelessly—wanting it too desperately—manipulating people with it—believing in it too fiercely—defending it too strongly. His first disciples were not wealthy—yet they gave up nets, boats, family to follow him--not because it was a requirement for following Jesus, but because it was a consequence. He called—they followed—and stuff got left behind. The stuff wasn’t bad--it was just in the way. So, what holds you back? What things, what ideology, what hatred, what passion, what love? What is so dear to you—in what do you trust so strongly that you can’t follow Christ with your whole heart? If Jesus stood here today and asked you to give up that thing, could you do it—or would you be shocked, and go away grieving?
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Come To The Table
Coming to "the Table" is a celebratory occasion! We can come knowing that God's provision, through Jesus, is COMPLETE! We can't add anything to what was done for us and by accepting this gift of love we can come to the table...in fellowship...in community...now and forever! What a gift!
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Stand Together: A Better Story
We all want to live a better story don’t we? We all live pretty decent lives. Our stories are pretty good. Nobody is trying to ship us off to a camp..or anything but maybe, just maybe ...in the back of your mind your wondering...isn’t there more to it? Isn’t there more to my story? Isn’t there something else....something amazing, something significant?
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Gracism - Pt. 3 - Gluttons for Punishment
If you have given your life to Christ in full sincerity, then you are clothed today—not in your own righteousness (which is self-righteousness)—but with the righteousness of Jesus! But we often still feel guilty, constantly reminded of our sin. God wants us to SILENCE THE ACCUSER and stop trying to pay a debt that’s been paid in full! We are NO LONGER GLUTTONS FOR PUNISHMENT . . . instead we’re FEASTING on GRACE!!!
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Judas, Peter, John Mark and Me
Week 57 in the Vintage Jesus series. Preached by Pastor Paul Vroom on October 11, 2009 at Missio Dei Church in Mokena, Illinois (www.mdchurch.us). Scripture from Mark 14:41 - 52.
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The Example of Christ
Philippians 2:5-11 Bible, Paul gives us a pattern of service to glorify God. Christ, the Creator, took on flesh in the likeness of His creation. This act makes it possible for us “wretched” sinners to be redeemed by the blood of Christ, but He also lays out the example of how to serve in such a way as to bring glory to God!
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Victorious Surrender
It’s inevitable. If you are a child of His, God will ask for your surrender. It could be a dream, a hope, a vice, a relationship or your life. Pastor Doug uses the story of God asking Abraham to sacrifice his only son Isaac to teach us what true surrender looks like and why it is so important to our relationship with our savior.
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