"The Proper Sacrifice"

Preacher: Rev. Dr. Heath Rickmond

Central Passage: Deuteronomy 15:19-23

Outline:

• Proposition: Sacrifice always hurts, but sacrificing for the gospel is always worth it.

1. The Superiority of the Sacrifice
2. The Sacred Sacrifice
3. The Systematic Sacrifice
4. The Solidarity of the Sacrifice

• Conclusion:
  • Sacrifice for God in the home with time and money is always good, regardless of the outcome.
  • The pursuit of man's approval over God's is idolatry.
  • The goodness of your sacrifice depends on God, not your feelings.
  • God's grace is sufficient when we try and fail in our sacrifice--Jesus can sympathize with our weakness.
  • Christ is the only perfect sacrifice that can cleanse you.