Sermons on costly: showing 316-330 of 4,250

Finding Treasure By Accident Or Design

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 23, 2004

The value of finding the kingdom of God when looking for it and finding it when not looking for it.

Introduction Around the late 1970’s and early 1980’s there was a craze for metal detectors. Everywhere you looked there were people searching the fields and around ancient monuments scouring around trying to find something of value. They were treasure hunters. Treasure hunting has always been a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 15, 2003

Jesus, in picking His disciples, shows us what following Him is all about. Series on Mark

MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN Mark 1:16-20 INTRO: The Plan Hernando Cortes had a plan. He wanted to lead an expedition into Mexico to capture its vast treasures. When he told the Spanish governor his strategy, the governor got so excited that he gave him 11 ships and 700 men. Little did the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wash Me Series

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Part 1 of "Heavenly Cleansing" series. God’s Word teaches us how to discern the difference between being "accepted" by God and being made "acceptable" to God.

WASH ME Eph. 5:1-11 INTRO. While visiting my wife’s parents, my 4 year old son got the opportunity to play outside. After about an hour, there was a knock on the back door, there was Brandon completely covered in dirt. He wanted to come inside to get a drink. I told him to stand right where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Jesus Step By Step

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 2, 2018

Based on their own personal experience, the first disciples discovered who really Jesus is. Step by step, let us learn from their first-hand experiences so that we can also know Him better.

DISCOVERING JESUS STEP BY STEP (Steps to Personal Discipleship) LUKE 9:18-27 Based on their own personal experience, the first disciples discovered who really Jesus is. Step by step, let us learn from their first-hand experiences so that we can also know Him better. I - HE IS OUR SAVIOR THAT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Love, Devotion And Sacrifice” Series

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jul 16, 2020

When we realize how much Jesus has forgiven us, we will develop a deep love for him. When Jesus hung on the cross, he was looking forward to the joy of saving us so that we can be with him forever. Therefore, let us reciprocate his love by growing in our love for him daily.

Dear Brothers and sister in Christ, I entitled my sharing “Love, Devotion and Sacrifice”. Have you wondered why there are some Christians who seems to be so in love with Jesus? Do you wish to be like them? May the sharing be used by the Holy Spirit to bring us into a deeper love relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:47, Genesis 29:20, John 12:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Mothering Sunday At Gaddesby

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

There is nothing more tender than the love of a mother for her child and there are many example where this love has been shown and Mary the mother of Jesus is an excellent example. This sermon is based on one written by Martin Dale.

Mothering Sunday at Gaddesby Martin Dale Luke 2:33-35 There is a true stories about the Holocaust of the 2nd World War which illustrates a Mother’s love. Solomon Rosenberg, his wife and their 2 sons were arrested, together with his mother and father for the crime of being Jews. They were placed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:34-35

Forsaken Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2018

Jesus experienced being forsaken by God to unite us with Him.

1. Matthew 27.45-49 45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 47 And some of the bystanders, hearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Demonstration Of God’s Deep Love Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 11, 2022

Hosea chapter 3 is heart of the book of Hosea and an important chapter in the Old Testament. It shows a picture that reminds Christians of the love of God who sent Christ to ransom us from our slavery and sin. To pay the price to redeem for us.

Jesus is teaching at the Mount of Olives when a woman is caught in adultery and brought before him. The law commanded Moses to stone her! What do you say Jesus? The trap is set. Then we find in John 8:6 that Jesus just writes on the ground with his finger. What did he write? One possibility of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Worship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 4, 2022

Worship is defined as the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity.

Dennis Joachim Ignacious, a Malaysian-born diplomat and author once remarked: “When we lift our hands in praise and worship, we break spiritual jars of perfume over Jesus. The fragrance of our praise fills the whole earth and touches the heart of God.” Romans 12:1 confirms: “I appeal to you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, John 4:23, Matthew 4:10, John 4:24

The Other Guy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To explore the profound lessons of love, grace, and mercy from the parable of the Good Samaritan, urging us to embody these virtues in our daily lives.

Good morning, church family. Today we're diving deep into a familiar, yet profoundly challenging passage from the Book of Luke. We’ll be looking at the narrative of the Good Samaritan, exploring "The Power of Love, The Obligation of Love, and The Challenge of Love." In the words of the great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:20-37

Topics: Love, Neighbor

Count The Cost Of Discipleship Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of discipleship, emphasizing that while salvation is a free gift, it requires total commitment and surrender of one's life to Jesus.

Welcome church! How many of you here today have ever been students before? Probably most, if not all of us have been students at some point in our lives and so we have some understanding of what it takes from our time in elementary, middle, and/or high school. Whatever type of student you were in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Topics: Cost Of Discipleship, Eternal Life, Faith Growth

Suffering And Trial

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 23, 2017

The experience of suffering can at times involve a loss of confidence in God’s near presence.

Suffering and Trial The experience of suffering can at times involve a loss of confidence in God’s near presence....The challenge of suffering is a test to all sanctity. It is met well whenever the truth of God’s presence is embraced in a deeper certitude of faith. The certitude is directed ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Catholic

Uncommon Worship

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 9, 2016

All worship should flow from a heart that realizes the uniqueness of God's salvation to each individual.

Introduction: This morning our Lord received an invitation to the house of a Pharisee named Simon. Close scrutiny of the text revealed that Simon and the other religion folk sought to examine Jesus. But instead, Simon became the patient with an ego virus. A sinful woman of the city, displayed the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

There Go The Ships

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.”

Scripture: Psalms 104:26 Title: “THERE GO THE SHIPS!” Introduction: There’s something majestic and fascinating about a ship, especially the great sailing ships! I see a wonderful example of the “Ship” as compared to the “Church.” Let me explain WHY. THE SHIP · Its purpose – Noah’s Ark was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great News, The End Is Not Yet

Contributed by Dwaine Evans on Sep 4, 2005

How do we respond to the victums of a natural desaster?

Great news, the end is not yet Mark 13: 5 - 23 I. Labor day was started by the labor department to honor all those who have helped in great advances and achievements of the labor work force. A. Sears Building B. Massive Highways. C. A City below sea level D. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-23

Denomination: Holiness