Sermons on Cost Of Salvation:

Take Up His Cross

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

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Matthew 16:21 - 28 v.24 "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Holiness

Benefits Of Being A Christian Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

Sometimes we don’t witness because we don’t know what to say. When an insurance salesman comes to sell us insurance he or she points out the benefits of having this plan. We should point out the benefits of being a Christian.

Benefits of a Christian Romans 8:16-37 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-37, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Really Sure You Want To Do This?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005

A message about Jesus’ words regarding the cost of discipleship.

Are You REALLY Sure You Want to Do This? The Cost of Following Jesus Matthew 8:18-22 October 9, 2005 Introduction I thought I’d better warn you up front that my introductory remarks are going to be longer than usual, but you don’t have to worry about the rest of the message - we’ll still get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Don't Want To Die

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2000

The cost of following Christ, by dying daily to the Old Man.

You ever think about death? Specifically I mean your death? I’ve been following the news concerning the Russion Submarine that went down in the Berent Sea. What a horrible way to die, If I were to make a list of the top ten worse ways to die that would likely be in the top two or three. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

A High Price For Low Living

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 12, 2001

The interest costs more than the height of pleasure attained.

--------------------------------------------- Ezek 18:4 Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die. Mica 7:3 That they may do evil with both hands earnestly, the prince asketh, and the judge [asketh] for a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Ready To Follow The Leader?

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Nov 12, 2000

The call to follow Jesus Christ, to be a disciple, and the cost of commitment.

Are you ready to follow the leader? Rev. Thomas B. Gates Text: John 8:12 Luke 9:57-62 Intro: What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you have heard long ago as a little child, or is it something that you hear a fresh every day? I remember a game we all use to play ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

The decision to follow Christ and His ideals at any cost.

Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Matthew 10:34-42 Sermon Objective: The decision to follow Christ at any cost. Supporting Scripture: Joshua 24:15; James 4:4; Series Summary We finish a sermon series this morning called “Lessons from the Wild West.” In the first week we looked at: “Buffalo Bill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Nazarene

He Only Got As Far As Haran

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 25, 2010

How Terah's partial obedience cost him dearly

There is a popular saying that goes “It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive”. We often hear it quoted in various circumstances. But is it true? Is it sometimes better to arrive than to travel hopefully? Terah lived in the great city of Ur. This was a large, important and ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

#2. Faith; Take A Deep Breath And Obey Anyway Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 5, 2007

Follow-Jesus-at-any-cost kind of questions

Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, 2he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Banquet And The Battle

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 10, 2020

A free meal almost cost this king his life!

Background: the kingdom of Israel, or the ten northern tribes, had been at peace with Syria for three years. Peace didn’t seem to last very long back then, and Ahab, king of Israel, now decided to reconquer a city which had been lost to Syria. Apparently it was still under Syria’s control. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Exhibit The Qualities Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 20, 2016

Cost discipleship is always accompanied with great privileges and blessings

Mathew 5:1-17 Jesus was a greatest teacher of all times. Jesus never quoted anyone except the father in his teachings. But all others in the world quoted one or the other in their lives, teachings. Sermon on the mount is always fresh, energetic, new way of living on the earth. These three chapters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Connecting With The Creator's Kids' Kids. Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 11, 2017

This message looks at the cost and return on investing in the lives of children.

Have you ever stepped on a piece of Lego, in the dark?  Have you ever wondered how something so small that provides so much enjoyment can cause so much pain? Well, you’re in luck, because I’m going to explain the science behind the pain.  There are basically four reasons that are wrapped up in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Putting Jesus First

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2013

Prioritising commitments, bearing the Cross, and counting the cost of discipleship.

PUTTING JESUS FIRST. Luke 14:25-33. I. Prioritising commitments. Jesus, it has to be admitted, is a great orator. Seeing the crowds following Him, He turned (Luke 14:25), and spoke words that were designed to shock, and even offend His hearers. In a masterstroke of hyperbole, He took their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gloom, Despair, And Agony On Me

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

What gloom, despair, and agony can cost you.

Gloom, Despair, And Agony, On Me By: C. Mason Davis A doctor comes in and asks his patient, "where does it hurt?" The Man says, "everywhere, absolutely everywhere, I'm at my wits end, whenever I touch any part of my body it hurts a lot!" The doctor asks the man to point ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1

Genesis 11 – Part 4 – Unity And Creativity At What Cost? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 14, 2010

Let me get this straight. GOD LOVES UNITY, MY CREATIVE ABILITIES AND ENTERPRISE! He made me like this. So what is the big deal with stopping the tower of Babel being built?

Genesis 11 – Part 4 – UNITY AND CREATIVITY AT WHAT COST? What interests me in this passage is that God saw the unity of the people (Genesis 11:6), who had a single purpose and a single language, the ability to plan things and execute them efficiently and effectively, tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational