Sermons on Consider The Cost:

The Cost Of Preaching Jesus Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 22, 2022

Russian born, author Ariel Durant wrote: “There is no significant example in history, before our time, of a society successfully maintaining moral life without the aid of religion.” “The greatest question of our time is . . . whether men can live without God.”

In Jesus Holy Name June 26, 2022 Text: Acts 4:12 Redeemer Lutheran “The Cost of Preaching Jesus” Russian born, author and researcher Ariel Durant helped her husband William Durant co author their book: The Story of Civilization. She wrote: “There is no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Acts 4:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022

This first week of this “Having Words” series is a great time to remind ourselves of the commitment that we made to make and to be made into disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Counting the Cost Having Words with Jesus THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 14:25-33 The Message Figure the Cost 25-27 One day, when large groups of people were walking along with him, Jesus turned and told them, “Anyone who comes to me but refuses to let go of father, mother, spouse, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Counting The Cost Of A King Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 24, 2022

Israel demanded a king and rejected God as their king. God made a new covenant with King David. In David’s offspring a king would rule forever. Israel rejected God but they did not thwart his sovereign purposes for man. In Jesus Christ both the Sinai covenant and David’s covenant are fulfilled.

It is tragic when we give something more priority than we give God. Sporting events can develop character and teach young people positive lessons but if that sport ever came between that person and God, it is wrong. Even humanitarian projects which are serving human need in a ministry, if they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“The Cost of Following Jesus” Luke 9:23-27 A sermon for 1/30/22 Fourth Sunday after Epiphany Pastor John Bright Luke 9 “23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 1:22-25, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Of Civil War Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

Civil war among God’s people always comes at a terrible cost. Even when the cause seems justified, division within the household of faith leads to destruction, grief, and the weakening of God’s people before their enemies. Unity brings victory, but internal strife brings devastation.

THE COST OF CIVIL WAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 20 Key Verses: Judges 20:18–21 "And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The High Cost Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

There is a weight to divine instruction, and there is a consequence when that instruction is ignored.

THE HIGH COST OF DISOBEDIENCE – WHEN KINGS REJECT GOD’S VOICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 12:14-15, Isaiah 1:19-20, James 1:22, Hebrews 3:7-8, John 14:15 INTRODUCTION: There is a weight to divine instruction, and there is a consequence when that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Righteous Living Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 14, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore why living righteously may mean having fewer friends.

As believers, we are called to live righteously, following the teachings of God's Word and seeking to honor Him in all we do. However, living a righteous life can come with a cost, one that may surprise many of us. In this sermon, we'll explore why living righteously may mean having fewer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 21, 2024

When Jesus called people to follow Him, He was upfront about the cost. He never promised discipleship would be easy, He promised it would be worth it.

The cost of being a disciple of Jesus is profound. It’s a journey marked by surrender, sacrifice, and a willingness to lay down everything for the sake of following Christ. When Jesus called people to follow Him, He was upfront about the cost. He never promised that discipleship would be easy, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Luke 14:26-27, Matthew 16:25, Luke 18:22, John 15:20, Matthew 5:10-12, Hebrews 12:1-2, Mark 10:29-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The High Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 24, 2025

Memorial Day Sunday Sermon... This sermon hits on the remembrance of those who gave their all for the freedoms we have in our nation as well as the price paid by Jesus for our eternal freedom

John 15:13 (ESV) – “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” Church, today isn’t just another Sunday. This weekend isn’t just another long weekend. While grills are heating up and families are heading to the lake, across this land, flags are flying a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cost Of Freedom 2 Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

For some that means accepting Christ as your Lord and Savior so you might be set free from the penalty and presence of sin, and then learn how to live each day free from sin's power.

Opening illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone booth with 2 other guys, 2 miles below the surface of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Count The Cost Of Discipleship Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The gift of salvation is free, but following Jesus will cost you everything. Discipleship requires total commitment and willingness to sacrifice everything, including our lives.

Hey guys! So, I've got a question for you. How many of you have ever been students? I'm guessing all of you, right? We've all had to learn and study in school, and sometimes it's tough. But did you know that if you're a follower of Jesus, you're called to be a student again? Jesus calls His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Topics: Discipleship, Sacrifice, Spiritual Commitment, Faith Cost

Total Commitment

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2019

How committed are we to Jesus? Are we willing to carry our cross? Have we counted the cost of discipleship? Are we willing to make the sacrifice? Let’s examine our cross, our cost and our sacrifice as disciples in Luke 14:25-33.

Are we willing to carry our cross? Have we counted the cost of discipleship? Are we willing to make the sacrifice? Let’s examine our cross, our cost and our sacrifice as disciples in Luke 14:25-33. Our Cross Luke 14:25-27 A large crowd was following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, 26 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Learn A Lot From Ants

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 6, 2004

This sermons speaks of the lessons that may be learned from ants !

You Can Learn A Lot From An Ant Prov. 6:6-9, Prov. 30:25 Proverbs 6:6-9 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Pro. 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-9, Proverbs 30:25

Denomination: Baptist

Look Both Ways Before Crossing

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 10, 2012

Sometimes our attenion becomes so focused in one direction that we fail to acknowledge other realities.

TITLE: LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 14:25-33 I want to lift up this morning as a thought – Look Ways Before Crossing. This has always been sound advice. Matter of fact it is one of the earliest recollections of instructions that I have as a child. I can recall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Consider How Things Are Going For You

Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 19, 2001

Where are your priorities? Is it self or God? Is God’s House in ruin today?

Consider how things are going for you? Are you working hard but not getting ahead? Are you making good money, but you don’t know where it all goes? How much time are you spending on/in God’s House? Do you realise that God controls all areas of our lives? Let us together fix the problem! See, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational