Sermons on Cost Of Following Jesus:

Tinatawag Niya Tayong Mamatay Sa Ating Sarili

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 30, 2025

Ang pabula ng lobo at tupa na ating narinig ay hindi lamang isang sinaunang kuwento.

Pamagat: Tinatawag niya tayong mamatay sa ating sarili Intro: Ang pabula ng lobo at tupa na ating narinig ay hindi lamang isang sinaunang kuwento. Banal na Kasulatan: Isaias 11:6-9 Pagninilay Mga mahal kong kaibigan, hayaan mong ikuwento ko sa inyo ang isang bagay na nasaksihan ko noong ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9

Denomination: Other

Price Of Haircut @ Devil's Barbershop

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 11, 2016

Satan wants to "cut" the devotion of every spiritual Nazarite. He does it by severing your prayer life, devotional time, by some sin, etc. There's hope though. Samson's hair grew again and he was restored to his mission You can too!

THE PRICE OF A HAIRCUT IN THE DEVIL’S BARBERSHOP Judges 16:15,17,19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MISSING HIS LOVED ONE (ONLY IN TEXAS) 1. Husband: “My wife is missing. She went shopping yesterday and hasn’t come home. 2. Sergeant: What’s her height? H: “Gee, I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 29, 2022

To what extent are we willing to love Christ Jesus/

Do You Love Me? John 21: 1 - 19 Intro: It is believed that the gospel of John originally ended with Chapter 20. Scholars believe this because of differences in language and sentence structure. VSS 15 – 19 are viewed as an epilogue to the story. These verses bring everything to a close and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Looking At The Church Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 23, 2025

Jesus: "I will build My church."

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love Becomes Real When It Costs Us Something Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 29, 2025

The Kingdom of Christ is not distant or abstract; it is discovered among the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, and the forgotten.

Title: Love Becomes Real When It Costs Us Something Intro: The Kingdom of Christ is not distant or abstract; it is discovered among the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, and the forgotten. Scripture: Luke 23:35-43 Reflection Dear Friends, The Church’s teachings can feel abstract until they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Other

Hearing The Shepherds Voice Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 13, 2023

When we get to know Jesus, we can trust Him that wherever He is leading us is good and for our good. And so we want to put ourselves in the place of hearing His voice.

Last week, we spoke about, "The Peace of Jesus, the valuable gift of Peace". Most importantly, he asked what the source of our peace and its quality is. I think this will be a good juncture to ponder on that point “the source and quality of our Peace” while reflecting on our lives and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018

When Jesus speaks about counting the cost to be his disciple he made it clear that following him would cost us our life of ease, our money and our time. To be a disciple of Jesus means we are the salt the preserving force in this world in which we live in.

Opening Video Illustration: Sermoncentral.com – Are you Ready (4:15 min) Theme: Time Management “Desire that your life count for something great! Long for your life to have eternal significance. Want this! Don’t coast through life without a passion.” ? John Piper, Don't Waste Your Life Thesis: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 24, 2006

The fourth message in the series deals with tolerance. It focuses on inconsistent behaviors that tell others we are "not of God"

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Tolerance Acts 15:1-29; Galatians 2:11-14 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church We live in a world today that expects tolerance; tolerance of alternate life-styles, tolerance of other religions, and tolerance of others habits and sexual preferences. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

You Promised Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 1, 2015

From Jephthah the Gilead we learn an important lesson: Keeping Your Promises-- Even When It Costs You

You Promised! The book of Judges (chapters l0—12) includes a strange story about keeping your promises and not breaking your vows. It’s the story of Jephthah the Gileadite—a most unusual hero. The Bible says, “Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty warrior. His father was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

El Amor Se Vuelve Real Cuando Nos Cuesta Algo Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 29, 2025

El Reino de Cristo no es distante ni abstracto; se descubre entre los hambrientos, los enfermos, los encarcelados y los olvidados.

Título: El amor se vuelve real cuando nos cuesta algo Introducción: El Reino de Cristo no es distante ni abstracto; se descubre entre los hambrientos, los enfermos, los encarcelados y los olvidados. Escritura: Lucas 23:35-43 Reflexión Queridos amigos, de la Iglesia pueden ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Other

Ang Pag-Ibig Ay Nagiging Totoo Kapag Ito Ay Nagkakahalaga Sa Atin Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 29, 2025

Ang Kaharian ni Kristo ay hindi malayo o abstract; ito ay natuklasan sa mga nagugutom, maysakit, nakakulong, at nakalimutan.

Pamagat: Ang Pag-ibig ay Nagiging Totoo Kapag Ito ay Nagkakahalaga sa Atin Intro: Ang Kaharian ni Kristo ay hindi malayo o abstract; ito ay natuklasan sa mga nagugutom, maysakit, nakakulong, at nakalimutan. Banal na Kasulatan: Lucas 23:35-43 Pagninilay Mahal na mga kaibigan, ng Simbahan ay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Other

Nos Llama A Morir A Nosotros Mismos

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 30, 2025

La fábula del lobo y el cordero que hemos escuchado no es sólo una historia antigua.

Título: Nos llama a morir a nosotros mismos Introducción: La fábula del lobo y el cordero que hemos escuchado no es sólo una historia antigua. Escritura: Isaías 11:6-9 Reflexión Queridos amigos, permítanme contarles algo que presencié la semana pasada y ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9

Denomination: Other

Seeing The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

1. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW THAT AUTHORITY (7:17).

1. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU AGREE TO FOLLOW THAT AUTHORITY (7:17). 2. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU STOP SEEKING TO BUILD YOUR OWN (7:18). 3. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY WHEN YOU GIVE UP YOUR HYPOCRISY (7:19-20). 4. YOU CAN ONLY SEE CHRIST‚S AUTHORITY ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-31

Jesus' Prayer For Us Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 20, 2006

Jesus intercedes for us. He offers prayer for the protection, sanctification, and unity of his followers and for those who will believe their message.

“Jesus’ Prayer for Us” John 17 Introduction 1. One of the most encouraging experiences as a Christian is to be prayed for by someone else – and not only prayed for but prayed with. When someone prays for you in your presence, something special happens in your heart: you feel warmed and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, John 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Denies Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2016

Peter's denial of Jesus in Luke 22:54-62 shows us the danger of following Jesus in our own power.

Scripture On Thursday night, Nisan 15, 30 AD Jesus had his last Passover meal with his twelve apostles. He also instituted the first Lord’s Supper. After a lengthy meal, which included discussion, teaching, and prayer, Jesus and the eleven apostles went to the Mount of Olives, where they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed