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  • John Williams III avatar

    Love Is A Verb (Lectionary, Year B, Fourth Sunday After Easter)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 21, 2021
     | 3,166 views

    We are called to live out God’s love and truth through our deeds by keeping God’s commandment to love one another in the name of Jesus Christ (I John 3:23)! Love is a verb because the kind of love that today’s text is talking about requires us to go beyond words and put love into action.

    LOVE IS A VERB Text: I John 3:16- 24 1 John 3:16-24  We know love by this, that he laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another.  (17)  How does God's love abide in anyone who has the world's goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Visible Evidence Of Christian Maturity: The Production Of Spiritual Fruit

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 3, 2022
     | 1,806 views

    John 15 presents the themes of fruit-bearing, or the visible evidence of true faith and obedience Jesus demands of those who follow Him (Matthew 10:34-39, Luke 14:25-33). Fruit-bearing Christians, or those who do the work of the LORD, will be blessed by Him and hated by the world.

    The German pastor and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), in his book, "The Cost of Discipleship" opened the first chapter with these words; " When a man comes to Christ, He bids him come and die." Bonhoeffer lived by his own words as he lingered in a concentration camp, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    How Much Does The Gift Cost?

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,916 views

    This sermon looks at the cost of the real gift of Christmas.

    How Much Does The Gift Cost? Matthew 1:18 - 20 Luke 4:16-29, Mark 3:21, Matthew 1:24 - 25, Matthew 2:13-15, Luke 2:43-46, Luke 22:44, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Luke, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:32, December 15, 2003 I. A lot of the time when we think about Christmas we think about the benefits, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High Cost Of Being Too Busy

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 13,576 views

    This message urges each one of us to take a look at our priorities. Are we at peace with God and our self?

    Scripture: 1 Kings 20:35 – 43 Title: “The High Cost of Being Too Busy” Introduction: Ahab inherited the kingship over Israel when his father died. Ahab’s name is associated with evil royalty because of the way he lived. Ahab married Jezebel who was even more wicked than him. Ahab set up altars for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why The Cost Makes All The Difference Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,318 views

    When things cost more for us, they mean more to us. Things make all the difference when we are changed, moved to laugh or cry, celebrated and sacrificed for. “Why The COST Makes All The Difference” explores the high cost Jesus paid and how we should respo

    What Difference Does Easter Make? Easter/Lenten Series 2007. Sunday March 25th “Why The Cost Makes All The Difference” Do you have anything in your possession you wouldn’t give up, trade, or give away? Take a moment to write down an answer or two. If you were to arrive home and find it on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The High Cost Of Owning God's Blessings Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 13,019 views

    Now, let me draw you towards our text in Genesis this morning by asking if you have considered the high cost of blessings. Does that strike you as a strange thought? Blessings are free, right? No, they are not. Blessings come with a price tag

    The High Cost of Owning God’s Blessings A couple of years ago, a little book became a best-seller. Bruce Wilkinson was truly blessed by the success of The Prayer of Jabez. (click to buy at CBD.com) I hope you have taken the 20 minutes required to read it! The message in the book was sound... and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Memorial Day: The Cost Of Freedom Is Blood

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 264 ratings
     | 46,915 views

    This sermon compares Memorial Day with the Lord’s Supper as a Memorial.

    Memorial Day: “The Cost of Freedom is Blood” I Corinthians 11:23-26 Memorial day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. It traces its roots back to 1868 when General John Logan, of the Grand Army of the Republic, declared May 30th as a day of remembrance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Will It Cost Me To Be Used By God?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,207 views

    This message looks at the cost to Mary of bearing Jesus (in terms of scandal and reputation) and then asks what the cost might be for us to obey God.

    - just read vv. 1-2 to open sermon. - only 4 women (besides Mary) are mentioned in this genealogy and they aren’t the big names of the O.T. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE INCLUSION OF THESE WOMEN? - Three of the four of them were associated with sexual sin. - v. 3 - Tamar (dressed as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Hell: The Place To Avoid At All Costs Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,946 views

    The second in a series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

    Introduction: 1. The famous preacher John Killinger & his wife attended a small country funeral where the pastor got up & for most of the 15 minute sermon talked about the horrors of hell & how tragic it was that the deceased was probably there at that very moment. When they left John complained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    How Much Does Worship Cost? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,604 views

    This describes Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple, and why He did it: because the leaders were making worship too hard, and too easy.

    John 2:13-25 – How Much Does Worship Cost? We started this passage this morning, but I felt as though I needed another message to give you a better idea of what was happening. This morning dealt with Jesus’ personality and response to injustice. This morning we saw that Jesus was a social ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Hyde avatar

    Life Assurance: The High Cost/ The Premium Series

    Contributed by Nathan Hyde on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,830 views

    Salvation is a need we all have, and Jesus guarantees it--forever--if we trust in His payment for our sin.

    Life Assurance The High Cost—the Premium You never know what will happen next. Since our lives are full of the unexpected, one of the keys to a successful and fulfilling life is being as prepared as possible. Most of our vehicles come with a spare tire—just in case. We try to sock away money ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Samson: The High Cost Of Low Living

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 345 ratings
     | 69,651 views

    He dishonored his parents, deserted his promise, distorted his purpose, defiled his purity, and deluded his power. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The High Cost of Low Living Judges 13-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HighCostLowLiving.html Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can't seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    The High Cost Of Christian Writing Paper

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 2, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 17,789 views

    Paul speaks about a letter not written on stationary, parchment, onionskin, or even newsprint; written on the most costly writing paper in the world – the hearts and lives of believers.

    The High Cost of Christian Writing Paper 2 CORINTHIANS 3:1-6 “You are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read by all men; clearly you are an epistle of Christ, ministered by us, written not with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Revival Part Three -- The Cost Of Commitment Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018
     | 4,792 views

    Message 15 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message continues exploring the elements of Nehemiah's revival.

    Chico Alliance Church September 2, 1990 Revival Part Three "The Cost of Commitment" I. REBUILD THE WALLS II. RESTORE THE WORSHIP A. Rally together. B. Read the Word and Worship C. Rejoice together. D. Reflect together E. Resolve together to change 1. The signers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Does It Mean To Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 30, 2013
     | 7,206 views

    A look at what it means to "count the cost" and why that's so essential. This message calls down the cheap gospel presentations that we so often make that have no mention in them of what it actually means to follow Jesus.

    CHEAP FAITH: Too often we offer salvation that’s straight from the discount bin. - Luke 14:28-32. - Our approach to evangelism is too often to present salvation as a low-cost, no-commitment offer. All you need to do is say you believe in Jesus! That’s it! There’s no mention of the need for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist