Sermons on Cost Of Salvation:

What Shall I Do With Jesus? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 3, 2012

The preacher, the Christian and the outsider all must answer the same question--What Shall I Do With Jesus? Each of us must answer; we cannot evade. For salvation and for service, our answer reveals who we are.

“What shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ” [1] Almost every message I have heard from this text was directed to lost people. That is certainly appropriate. However, in our study today, I want to consider how this question applies not only to the lost, but also to each of us who bear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22

Denomination: Baptist

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 29, 2020

1) Before being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-3) 2) Being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-6, 8-9), and 3) After being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:7,10).

Ephesians 2:1-10 [2:1]And you were dead in the trespasses and sins [2]in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience-- [3]among whom we all once lived in the passions of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

"Getting Past The Crowd To Christ"

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 7, 2013

This is a very well-known story, certainly to Christians, but I'm not sure that Christians really understand the full import to them of this story. We'll not just be touching unbelievers, but we will all be getting a touch, hopefully, from the Spirit of God from this account.

"Getting Past The Crowd To Christ" I want us to turn in the Scriptures for our reading just now to Mark's gospel chapter 2. As I have been announcing, I'm going to speak this morning, on the subject of 'Getting Past the Crowd to Christ'. This is a very well-known story, certainly to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Apostolic

But Contemporary Music Brings People To Jesus! Right?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 16, 2015

A consideration of the role of worship in salvation, focusing especially on how we worship.

“Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature. In the Law it is written, ‘By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners will I speak to this people, and even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord.’ Thus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Going Down With The Ship?

Contributed by Andrew Hill on Feb 17, 2008

An exposition of Romans 3:23-26 Sermon is about knowing your true spiritual condition. Don’t be deceived that into thinking you are okay when in fact you are sinking along with the world

Title: Are you going down with the ship? One of the great tragedies of the 20th century took place on the night of April 14, 1912. We are all familiar with the sinking of the Titanic. When the ship set sail on its maiden voyage the bands were playing, the passengers were dancing, and everyone was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Soul Self

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 9, 2017

Your soul is the most valuable thing you have. What are you doing with your soul?

Your Soul Self "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" Mark 8:36 Intro: Today we are going to talk about your most valuable possession. It is you. It is the essence of what you are. It is your soul. Your soul will go on living forever, long after ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Suffering Savior Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 28, 2022

Why would God choose to send such a perfect gift in such a dull package? In a world impressed with pedigree, popularity and pomp and circumstance, Jesus was born in a stable with a manger for his bed. Yet, the angel sang the message we were all needing to hear

Sermon: The Suffering Savior Scripture Isaiah 53:1-12 “Who has believed our message? To whom has the Lord revealed his powerful arm? 2 My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 2:21-24, Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Produces Boldness Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006

The purpose of this message is to help Christians count the cost of proclaiming the gospel and encourage us by knowing God will make us bold if we step out in faith and proclaim the wonderful message of the cross.

THE GOSPEL PRODUCES BOLDNESS Acts 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. Random Houses Webster’s College Dictionary defines “bold” as 1) not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger – courageous; or 2) scorning or ignoring the rules of propriety; forward; impudent 1. In one manner of speaking boldness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Measure Upon Measure – Death – The Restoration Of God - Part 11 (Section 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 5, 2025

Jesus Christ paved the way to salvation by His own death. He was the Lamb of God, the Suffering One who took on death for all mankind. Provision of salvation does not mean acceptance into salvation. God declared to all men that all everywhere should repent.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – DEATH – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 11 (Section 3) The firth consequence of sin is death. We were looking at how Christ made that His own so He could redeem through His blood. We continue with this theme of Christ becoming sin for us in this section 3. When we think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-10, Hebrews 2:14-15, John 19:30, John 19:28, Isaiah 53:4-8, Romans 5:12, Romans 5:21, Acts 17:30-31, Hebrews 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Repentance A Dirty Word? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017

Sermon explores why repentance is essential to bibilcal faith, salvation, and revival.

Is Repentance a Dirty Word? Part 2 Acts 2:36-38 Richard Tow 7/31/16 When I say the word “repent” what thoughts come to your mind? Does the word bring up pleasant feelings or unpleasant feelings? Does it sound like an attack or an invitation? Do you associate “repentance” with “opportunity for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-38, Luke 24:45-47, Acts 2:36-37, Mark 6:12, 2 Corinthians 7:10-11, Revelation 16:11, Acts 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Danger Of Neglect

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 26, 2023

Salvation means more than we are saved, we shall go to heaven when we die. Salvation provides complete restoration, pulling us out of the muck and mire of sin and bringing us back into a proper relationship with God.

The Danger of Neglect By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - Hebrews 2:1-4 “Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Luke 15:3-7, Proverbs 24:33-34

Denomination: Apostolic

Two Gates, One Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 28, 2023

What did Jesus mean, enter through the narrow gate?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We come now to what I consider to be the conclusion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, beginning in verse 13 to verse 27. Here, Jesus will sum up his sermon by poignantly and clearly stating that the way to heaven is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Brethren

The Final Invitation Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 27, 2023

Are you ready for Christ's return? He closes the canon of Scripture his final invitation.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Open with discussion - What are some of the best invitations you’ve received? I was once invited by the Secret Service to visit the White House for Christmas during the Obama administration (I declined). Here are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17-21

Denomination: Brethren

Worship According To Wise Men

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 23, 2023

When these magi came to worship, they did not worship on the cheap. Their worship cost them something. The wise men gave to Jesus in 3 important ways. They gave of their Time, their Treasure, and their Trust.

Matthew 2:1-12 NKJV “Worship According to Wise Men” December 24, 2023 As we learn how the wise men worship the Lord 2000 years ago, they reveal certain characteristics of worship that should also be true in our own worship today. Their Worship Was Intentional. These men came to Jerusalem for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Membership Is Not An Option

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

“Lost people” have done a cost-benefits analysis and have determined that they do not get enough positive benefits from church participation to merit their continued involvement.

MEMBERSHIP IS NOT AN OPTION Why do some people who have grown up in the church or having started out so well after being saved as adults run aground or drift away from the Lord? What lures them away? What compels them to leave the church? And why is it the Church in America is having difficulty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16, Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Pentecostal