Sermons about Cost Of Commitment

I Will Not Give To God Anything That Costs Me Nothing Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Oct 2, 2016

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David said: "I won’t make an offering to God that doesn’t cost me something." What a great passage on demonstration of faith in God. Listen! To give without sacrifice is not to give at all. Ornan and David sacrificed but I believe Ornan sacrificed more.

DAVID SERIES: A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART - PART 18: I WILL NOT GIVE TO GOD ANYTHING THAT COSTS ME NOTHING! 2 Samuel 24:1-25 / 1 Chronicles 21: 13 David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Let me fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy is very great; but do not let me fall into human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:13-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Parable Of The Treasures

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

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The kingdom of God is like a treasure.

Introduction: A number of years ago, there was a geologist by the name of Dr. Williamson who was doing some work in the country of Tanzania. One day, he found himself driving in a deserted area, slipping and sliding along a rain-soaked road. Suddenly his four-wheel drive vehicle sank up to its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Myths About Marriage Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

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This sermon is the third in the series and it deals with Christians being faithful to God in their relationships. Begins myths on marriage.

Some Myths About Dating, Marriage & Divorce III 6/4/00 Proverbs 3:1-11 Hebrews 13:1-8 For Christians, The date you set for your wedding, should not be based upon how much money you need to save for an elaborate wedding. It should not be based on how many more years of school you have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-11, Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Affair Proofing Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

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4th in a 5 part series of applying Biblical answers to family issues. (Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.)

"AFFAIR-PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE" Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-28, Hebrews 13:4 INTRODUCTION: As you drive and see signs (common road signs)like these do you resent it or appreciate it? If you understand that D.O.T. puts those signs there for your protection due to certain road conditions you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian Church

Thinking Clearly About Marriage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 29, 2005

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This Sermon deals with what we can expect in marriage.

Thinking Clearly About Marriage 2/13/2005 Genesis 2:19-25 1 Corin 7:1-7 For Christians, The date you set for your wedding, should not be based upon how much money you need to save for an elaborate wedding. It should not be based on how many more years of school you have left. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ho-Hum

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 2, 2006

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We are lost in the swamp of compromise, because: 1. We value security over significance. 2. We value what is easy over what takes effort. 3. We value the material over the spiritual. 4. We value mediocrity over excellence.

John Steinbeck, winner of the Nobel Prize, decided to travel around the country he loved in order to explore and enjoy it more deeply. He was also planning on writing about his experiences in a book, but he was surprised that very few people encouraged him to go. Some even said that it was too ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

What Is The Meaning Of Jesus Death? Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 11, 2006

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Look with us at three reasons behind Jesus death.

This is the second sermon in a series on John 3:16. The first sermon examined the question “What Is God Like?” Today we examine the question “What Is The Meaning of Jesus Death?” In John 3:16 we read that God “gave His only begotten son.” What is the meaning behind that gift? Jesus death had a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage: When Was Your Last Tune Up? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 24, 2004

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Long and lasting marriages require work and are costly, but are worth it all.

Life in the Fast Lane Marriage: When Was Your Last Tune Up? Hebrews 13:4 Woodlawn Baptist Church October 24, 2004 Introduction Do you perform regular maintenance on your vehicles? The truck I am driving now belonged to my father-in-law. He bought it new in 1989, and took great care of it. Today ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Act Of Surrender Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 10, 2015

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Surrender in todays society says weakness and empowerment. The Lord desires us to surrender to Him so that we can be empowered by His Spirit to lead our lives.

The act of surrender Romans 12:1-2 Introduction- As we continue to look at being like Jesus, I would like to talk about surrendering our lives to Him. The act of surrender. The world’s definition of surrender would be an act of failure, an act of greater power defeating a weaker power. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

The Day Jesus Lost His Crowd

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2013

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Churches put a lot of emphasis on drawing a crowd. Jesus did not. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Day Jesus Lost His Crowd John 6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DayJesusLostCrowd.html Churches put a lot of emphasis on drawing a crowd. Jesus did not. I’ve never known a preacher whose church was in decline who wasn’t insecure about it, no matter the reason for it. Usually a pastor ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-71

Denomination: Baptist

His Needs, Her Needs Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 16, 2003

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Ephesians Series #13 When we expect our spouse to meet the needs that only God can meet we get ourselves into trouble. We have set our help mates up for failure.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 13 His Needs Her Needs Text: Eph 5:21-33 Intro: Illus: The Creation God created the mule and told him: "You will be mule, working constantly from dusk to dawn, carrying heavy loads on your back. You will eat grass and you will lack intelligence. You will live for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing To Build - 6 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 14, 2007

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Counting the Cost

Preparing to Build, Seeing The Vision, Living The Dream-Pt. 6 Counting The Cost Today, we continue our series. Today, we move forward in seeing the vision. In seeing what it is that God can do and will do in our future. We’ve been talking now for the last five weeks about Preparing to Build, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage, What It Is And What It Ain't Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 21, 2008

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A look at what defines what marriage is

Last week we began our Growing Great Families with the message “Sex, God’s Wedding gift” and I talked about how in God’s perfect plan sex was reserved for within marriage. Now most people know what sex is, perhaps with the exception of Bill Clinton. With that in mind it would only be fair to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making The Most Of Your Life - Graduation Sermon

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

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Examines the importance of the decisions and choices we make each day. Suitable for graduation.

MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR LIFE It’s that time of year again. It is time for graduations. All across our nation, our young people are graduating from high schools and colleges. We have several young people here today, who are graduating seniors. Most graduating from high school this year, were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Surgery Needed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 4, 2001

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The cost of discipleship

Gunthorpe 09-09-01 RADICAL SURGERY Story: C.T. Studd (Charles Thomas Studd) (1860-1931). C. T. Studd was the son of a wealthy Englishman, Edward Studd. He was an excellent cricket player and at the age of nineteen was captain of the team at Eton. He attended Cambridge University from 1880 to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Anglican

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