Sermons on Count The Cost:

"Why Do We Build On Sand?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 7, 2005

Why are we inclined to take short cuts with our spiritual life? How can we build so that when the storms rage we can stand firmly and not go under?

Iliff and Saltillo UM church September 11, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Why Do We Build On Sand?” Matthew 7:24-29 INTRODUCTION: Jesus was talking with all kinds of people during his ministry. Some were sincerely wanting to know the truth and to do it and others were just wanting to know it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Methodist

Guaranteed Return-30,60,100 Times

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 6, 2006

The message challenges the listeners to become "good soil" and receptive to the good news of the Gospel.

Guaranteed Return – 30, 60, 100 Times Matthew 13:1-9 There are approximately 60 parables in the New Testament. Jesus told common life stories with word pictures to connect with the people and teach Biblical truths. Most of the parables had a deeper meaning. Jesus used word pictures to capture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 5

SUCH A TIME AS THIS (ESTHER 5) In 2006, America’s Public Broadcasting Company aired a documentary on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Who was this man who had inspired Martin Luther King, Jr., Desmond Tutu and millions of Christians around the world? The calendars of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Underside Of Faith

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 8, 2010

To emphasize and illustrate the very real potential of persecution as well as God’s promises for those who are suffering in His name.

THE UNDERSIDE OF FAITH Rev. 6:9-11 Sermon Objective: To emphasize and illustrate the very real potential of persecution as well as God’s promises for those who are suffering in His name. INTRO: We don’t talk about it much. It is the side of faith that we tend to avoid in our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Nazarene

What Is An Overcomer?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 7, 2010

In Christ we have been given all the tools we need to remain steadfast until the end.

WHAT IS AN OVERCOMER? Rev. 2:1 – 3:22 Sermon Objective: In Christ we have been given all the tools we need to remain steadfast until the end. SERMON INTRO: I have read it to you before but it bears repeating and is certainly germane. Listen closely and allow it to stir within you. "I'm a ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

For Such A Time As This Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 5

SUCH A TIME AS THIS (ESTHER 5) In 2006, America’s Public Broadcasting Company aired a documentary on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Who was this man who had inspired Martin Luther King, Jr., Desmond Tutu and millions of Christians around the world? The calendars of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Worry, God Finishes What He Begins

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 25, 2011

Every found yourself awake at night anxious over the things that only God can control? The good news that we have in this message is that what God begins He promises to finish.

Bunbury Tues pm 25/01/2011 “Don’t worry – God finishes what he begins” Intro: A great deal of our anxiety comes from worrying about things we really shouldn’t worry about. Some people have a lot of confidence in themselves. But their confidence is sometimes not well ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just A Taste Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

The transfiguration and lesson we should take from it.

• Sometimes a taste is not enough. Sometimes it is too much. • Ill. Little Johnny sat playing in the garden. When his mother came out to collect him, she saw that he was slowly eating a worm. She turned pale. "No, Johnny! Stop! That's horrible! You can't eat worms!" Trying to convince ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2007

This ’most misunderstood’ parable is one of the most telling ones for our generation today. The parallels are powerful to consider! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Leaven Matthew 13:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Leaven.html Just one verse is all it takes tonite to have a big spiritual spread to feast upon. How many have ever made homemade bread? What do you put in the dough to make it rise? Yeast. And what is the Bible word for yeast? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Forgive

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jun 25, 2012

Examines some difficult aspects of our forgiveness of others.

“Learning to Forgive” Text: Luke 23:32-37 I. Welcome II. Introduction This morning’s lesson fits into evangelism because it’s about one of the great blessings or benefits found in the good news of Jesus Christ – forgiveness. I want us to focus on some troublesome ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gambler

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 14, 2016

The Powerball Lottery reminds us of 2 types of people; one group who gamble their souls that they can ignore God, and the other who gamble that God is real and will do what He said. Which are you?

THE GAMBLER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. J.E. Bedenbaugh said, “My grandmother, a staunch Southern Baptist, had marched me off to Sunday school and church regularly. 2. So when I switched to the Episcopal church after marriage, she challenged me: "What’s wrong with the Baptist Church, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ever Increasing Fruit Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 30, 2022

Here, Jesus answers some important questions: “What is true Christianity?” “What are the marks of a true disciple?” “How are we to understand and explain our actual relationship to God through Jesus Christ?” These are foundational questions and fundamental questions for our life as true believers.

Life on the Vine: Increasing Fruitfulness January 30, 2022 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship John 15:1-11 Introduction Over the last several years, I’ve been amazed at how our world has changed. Christianity is under assault and that is true, even in our home of America. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Luke 14:26, 1 John 4:13-16, Colossians 3:16, Luke 11:1-4, 1 Corinthians 2:16, 1 John 3:22, 2 Peter 1:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Growing Up Lost In God's House Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

Jews knew of God but not knew God.

Characteristics of this section: the heighth of chapter 8 to the depth of concern in 9. From joy to a great burden. *Some of toughest questions contemplating actions and working of God. Bitter and denunciatory accusations against God are faced. *Paul goes from explaining the gospel to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-15

How Can I Survive In This World?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on May 14, 2002

What is it that will empower me for survival as I travel through this earthly existence?

Have you ever asked, How can I survive in this world? I have an answer for you, you can’t. The survival rate for people in this world is zero. Your thinking, thanks for sharing. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 7:31 For this world in its present form is passing away. This means, there will ...read more

Scripture: John 15:19, Acts 8:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Downward Spiral Of Sin

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

This sermon encourages people not to be desensitized to even the smallest deviant steps.

INTRODUCTION: It is rare that bad times fall on us without some indication they are approaching. The medical profession uses the term ‘acute’ to describe an illness that attacks suddenly and without apparent warning. Acute situations are rare, but because they come while we are not prepared the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist