Sermons on Cost Of Freedom:

The Cost Of Being Pentecostal Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 2, 2006

Being lead by the Holy Spirit always comes with a price.

THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #7 “The Cost of Being Pentecostal” Acts 4:1-22 Being led by the Holy Spirit always comes with a price. The cost of being Pentecostal is what this lesson is about. The lame man being healed now causes an even greater stir among the religious leaders. Vs. 1 -2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Call, The Cost And The Calm

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2006

In the life of Christ we learn what our relationship to God should mean to us.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man was driving home from work one evening when he suddenly realized that it was his daughter’s birthday and he hadn’t yet bought her a gift. So, the man rushed off to the nearest toy store and asked the sales clerk, "How much is that Barbie in the window?" The sales clerk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Cost Assessment

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Aug 16, 2006

Discipleship is not a casual affair. In a series of three encounters, Jesus shows the high priority he places on discipleship.

“Let’s cut to the chase. After nearly two decades of studying Christian churches in America, I’m convinced that the typical church as we know it today has a rapidly expiring shelf life.” This dire assessment of the state of the church begins George Barna’s 1998 book, The Second Coming of The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will It Cost You

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 27, 2008

Sermon focuses on our ability to make different choices as we prepare to enter into a new year.

What Will It Cost You? Scripture: Luke 14:27, 28, 33; Romans 6:1-11 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “What Will It Cost You?” This Thursday, should we live to see it, will begin a new year and 2008 will close. We witnessed things in 2008 that we did not see in previous ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Cost Of Unforgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 29, 2009

The cost to not forgive your brother is too high.

THE HIGH COST OF UNFORGIVENESS Matthew 18:21-35 * Several years ago, we were looking to buy a new car. When I found the car I wanted, I discovered it cost more than I could afford. Most of us have a limit to what we can or will pay for an item. * Jesus clearly illustrated the “high cost” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Being Chosen Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

Peter encourages Christians by reminding them that regardless of what the world would throw they, having tasted the sweetness of God, are to be a different people.

ILLUSTRATION: What Influence Do You Have on Others? A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008

While all believers are called to discipleship, Jesus shows that many are not willing to pay the price.

ILLUSTRATION: Discipleship Two longstanding church members were in a boat fishing with a new Christian. Passing the time, each was talking about his fervent faith and devotion to God. As they were discussing their faith, one’s hat blew into the water. So he stood up, calmly stepped onto the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Stuart Webb on Oct 23, 2007

’When the warm fuzzies end’. When we first meet Jesus we experience the warmth and unconditional Love of God.But as we grow in God we are confronted by the challenging call to discipleship. This requires laying down our selfish desires and doing Gods will

The Cost of following Jesus Luke 14:25-35 (New International Version - UK) Large crowds were travelling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters— yes, even his own life— he cannot be my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

No Cost? Your Loss!

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Dec 14, 2006

David learned and we must see that without sacrifice...we gain nothing! And our lives will not please God...

SERMON: “No Cost? Your Loss!.... The Cost of a Christ-Centered Life" Jennifer Mears 11/1/2006 Text: II Samuel Chapter 24 (Read the text ----FULL CHAPTER----focus on last two verses) David had sinned ---he committed a great sin by numbering the people of Israel · text does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: *other

Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2006

Our involvement in reaching lost people will involve numerous costs, but the benefits outweigh the costs.

Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country and decided to drive both of their cars in the move. 2. Their 8 year-old son became very worried about this. 3. He asked his father, “How will we keep from getting separated?” 4. His ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jul 16, 2007

What is the cost of really being a disciple of Jesus? Is discipleship worth the great cost?

“The Cost of Discipleship” Introduction: I don’t like to shop one bit, but whenever I do any shopping I want to make sure that the product I buy is worth the cost. Sometimes you have to make decisions. I have learned one thing through my shopping experiences. Cheaper is not always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paying The Cost To Not Be The Boss

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

Jesus demonstrates for us that there is a difference between salvation and discipleship.

Other Scripture used: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Philemon 1-20 Psalm 1 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) I. Intro God’s definitely got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Cost Of A True Revival Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#12 in the Nehemiah Series. True Revival also means that God’s people must fall down before Him in true repentance for sin.

Book of Nehemiah Series #12 Nehemiah Chapters 9 - 10 The Cost of A True Revival By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 9:1-3, "Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them. And the seed of Israel separated ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Counting The Cost Of Worship

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 6, 2008

Worship should be the most natural aspect of a Christian’s life.

Title: Counting The Cost Of Worship Text: John 12:1-8 Introduction James Michener, writing in his book, The Source, tells the story of a man named Urbaal, who was a farmer living about 2200 B.C. He worshiped two gods, one a god of death, the other a goddess of fertility. One day, the temple ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity - Counting The Cost Series

Contributed by Don Jones on May 30, 2006

Are you willing to follow Christ no matter what the cost? Three young men show us how Almighty God was revealed when they were in the midst of the fire. The third in a series on integrity

6-04-2006 Integrity - Counting the Cost Daniel 3:1-30 West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones We are now on the third message of the series entitled "Integrity". To say that they went from the frying pan into the fire would be incorrect. They simply went into the fire. Shadrach, Meshach, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist