When Sacrifice Meets Power

Main message: The sermon teaches that the brazen altar and the cross of Jesus Christ are the only way into God’s presence and the source of salvation, victory, and spiritual power. Believers are called to stop living by carnal logic, turn from the “dirt” of the world, and live by revelation, righteousness, and faith.

Key points:

• The brazen altar represents the cross; there is no access to God except through Jesus’ sacrifice.
• The “horns of the altar” symbolize power in prayer and the supernatural authority believers have in Christ.
• The tabernacle is presented as a picture of the cross and of the believer’s journey from outer court to holy place to holy of holies.
• Christians must move from reason and carnal thinking to revelation, faith, and dependence on the Holy Spirit.
• The white fence and linen symbolize separation from sin and the righteousness required of God’s people.
• Trials, adversity, and hardship are used by God to shape believers; attitude and trust in God matter.

Scriptures mentioned: John 12:32, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Numbers, Revelation 19:8, Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 53:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 4:13, Romans 8:31, Psalm 27, Psalm 23, John 14:27