Sermons on count cost:

A Fortune In A Field And A Goodly Pearl

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

The Kingdom of Heaven is more significant than all else we can have, and an individual should be willing to forsake any pretense of everything to get it.

The Field The Kingdom of Heaven is more significant than all else we can have, and an individual should be willing to forsake any pretense of everything to get it. The one who found the fortune in the field coincidentally found it unintentionally, however, he knew its worth when he discovered it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Love Me, Hate Mama?" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016

I do not write out complete manuscripts. This is a sermon brief/outline that I hope will help in your study and preparation. Main Point: Allegiance to Jesus above all others

I grew up in Atlanta, GA during the 70’s. We had four professional sports teams: the Braves in baseball, Falcons in football, Hawks in basketball and Flames in hockey. The combined records of our local teams were so abysmal, that I remember Sports Illustrated magazine writing an article ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not So Fast Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will slow and dive deeper into the cost of following Jesus...

Not So Fast #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended OKAY SO – we are in this series. An extremely important one. AND – so far in this series we have seen that the church that Jesus intended IS… • His Body • His Bride • His Family • His Flock • God’s Temple • The promised messianic kingdom • The ‘Called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:17-27, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord’s Prayer 12: As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 3, 2024

How often do we say this phrase everyday when we say the Lord's Prayer - AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US? Do we stop and think what we are saying and really mean it? Should we expect God our Father to forgive us if we can't forgive those who wrong us?

Lord’s Prayer 12: AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US As a young priest, John Wesley spent a short time in Georgia, USA serving as a missionary in Savannah whilst his brother Charles served as chaplain to the governor. On hearing the general say, 'Sir, I never forgive', John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45, Matthew 18:21-22, 1 Corinthians 13:5

Requirements Of Being A Disciple Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2009

There are requirements and responsibilities of being a disciple. It should be evidenced in your life.

10/25/2009 Requirements of being a disciple Luke 14:25-35 Introduction- we are looking this morning in the fifth part of the series B.A.S.I.C.. We looked at Jesus, Being Born Again, Holiness, The Church, and this morning, being a disciple. You have to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Nazarene

How Much Will You Sacrifice For God?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 24, 2016

To serve God or gain something of great value you must fight to earn it, and not everyone is willing to make the sacrifice. But those who do remain respected..

How Much Will You Sacrifice For God? Kelly Durant Matthew 13:45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls :46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 2. How many of you have ever wanted something really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Are You Gaining Or Losing? Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 10, 2003

In losing life for the sake of Christ and the gospel we gain life. Do you live by cheap grace or costly grace? Have you counted the cost of true discipleship?

Sermon for 2 Lent Yr B, 16/03/2003 Based on Mk. 8: 31-38 "Are you losing or gaining?" Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Someone (I’ve unfortunately lost the source) tells the following humorous story: When Ole quit farming, he discovered that he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Trading

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 8, 2019

Everyday of our lives we are trading. whether we are aware of it or not. Right here you are seated, you are trading your time for this knowledge (assets) which will eventually result into something great in the future. And only trading will change the value of what we received originally in life.

INTRODUCTION Putting a new wine in an old bottle will destroy the bottle. New creature needs a new mind Religion killed Jesus, but He resurrected to kill religion. My advice: Don’t die with religion. God is saying that the game on the pulpit is about to change. Pulpit is changing. From a corner in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-28

Offerings That Cost Me Nothing – Give Sacrificially Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Giving sacrificially, in light of God’s grace, is a great reflection of Who God is and accomplishes more than we can realize at the time

It’d been a hard winter in the Appalachian Mountains. Snow had piled up deeper and deeper, it turned bitter cold, rivers froze, people were suffering. The Red Cross used helicopters to fly in supplies. One crew had been working day after day--long hours. They were on their way home late in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Count My Blessings?

Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 1, 2000

Keeping my perspective when times get tough.

How Can I Count My Blessings? I Peter 4:12-19 So, how was your Thanksgiving this year? Consider Job. He has come to represent the epitome of suffering. His children were killed in an accident. He is financially ruined. He has been stricken with an incurable illness--and is in such constant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewardship-Will Our Lives Count For Much?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2001

This is a stewardship message dealing with what kind of person will we be as we go through life. The principles of sowing and reaping are examined.

Will Our Lives Count For Much. 10/05/97 Eccl 11:1-6 Luke 19:1-10 Text Luke 6:20-38 In the end, how long you lived is not going to be nearly as important as how well you lived. Jesus is going to show us today "its not the duration of life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-38, Ecclesiastes 11:1-6, Ecclesiastes 11:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What God Can Do With The Counted-Out

Contributed by W. Charles Harris on Feb 20, 2006

The thought that an individual could be so utterly unredeemable is dismissed by Paul when he tells Timothy that if God could save him, He can save anybody.

What God can do with the Counted Out I TIMOTHY 1:15-17 All glory and Praise to the Lamb that was slain. How we give thanks to God for all His great mercies that He has shown toward us. While watching the organization of any game of pick-up, whether it is baseball, basketball, football or any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Count My Trials And Struggles All Joy?

Contributed by Robert Coats on May 29, 2006

The Apostle James dropped a bombshell in his letter to Christians

Count my trials and struggles all joy? James 1:2-4 Are you going through any trials, temptations, tribulations, testings, or struggles? Then my brothers and sisters…count it all joy. Pastor what are you saying? How can I find joy in my struggles? You do not know what I am going through? Well ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Do We Count On Jesus To Return And Reward? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God changes those who count on Jesus.

Scripture Introduction The Bible contains four books (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John), called together, “The Gospels.” These describe the work of Jesus while he was on earth. Virtually unknown at birth, by the end of his thirty-three years, Jesus assembled a following of men and women who believed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Each Day Count--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009

This is the first part in a series of messages on practical Christian living from Psalm 119.

MAKING EACH DAY COUNT Wisdom for Life from God’s Word PSALM 119 Part 1: LIFE Introduction: Today I want to begin a series of messages called "Making Each Day Count: Wisdom for Life from God’s Word." Our focus is on the important part that the Bible plays in being a follower of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-3

Denomination: Baptist