Sermons on Count The Cost:

Master Passion Series

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 23, 2022

Jesus is misunderstood by His family and accused of being demon possessed by the Scribes

Master Passion (11/27/22) Mark 3:20-35 Good Morning, Passion can be defined as an inclination or desire to do something a person likes to do or thinks is important. The Spanish poet and theater director Federico Garciá Lorca used the word duende (Dwen-day), or life force, to signify a deep ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing Ourselves For God's Covenant Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Nov 30, 2002

We will travel with the nation of Israel as they come to Mount Sinai and begin preparations to receive the Mosaic Covenant. Let us learn with Israel the steps needed to prepare ourselves and sanctify ourselves for our walk with God.

Preparing Ourselves for God’s Covenant Covenants purpose Covenants acceptance or rejection Covenants of God require sanctification DBF, 12/1/02 What a glorious week of giving thanksgiving to God we had last week. In giving thanksgiving I collected lots of photos from years past and went through ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Christian

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 18, 2003

When we see the bigger picture – our suffering isn’t so bad

Intro: (Start w/ Blank) DID YOU KNOW Persecution statistics: * More than 43 million Christians have been killed for their faith since the crucifixion of Jesus. * It’s been estimated that more Christians have been martyred in the 20th Century than in all the prior 1,900 years combined. * There ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Throne Of God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

This message takes a look at the two throne scenes before God. One for the righteous and the other for the unbeliever. These passages are rich with symbolism and truth.

The Throne of God There are two major events surrounding the throne of God in the book of Revelations. Revelation 4 describes the throne of hope and chapter 20 describes the throne of judgement. I want to use this study to examine these two images of God’s throne. Lets begin by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-5, Revelation 20:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Top Ten: No Other Gods Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Aug 22, 2002

Overcoming the competition for things to be number one in our lives through self examination.

God’s Top 10: Exodus 20:3 August 2002 Joe Bedy Central Christian Church There is a great deal of competition to be NUMERAL UNO in our culture. Just in our advertising alone the lists is endless. For example: Avis/Hertz, Coke/Pepsi, Ford/Chevrolet, UF/FSU The competition in our own lives for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fourfold Function Of The Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 12, 2011

We need to relearn what being the church of Jesus Christ is all about.

August 14, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: The Church Title: I Will Build My Church -The Fourfold Function of the Church Last week we finished a five part series on the Great Commission. If you stop and think about it the whole purpose of the Great Commission is for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Battle Between God's Kingdom And The Kingdom Of Man

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Apr 17, 2010

Asks the question, "Who's in charge?" Who is in charge of America, who is in charge of your life?

Battle between God’s Kingdom and Man’s Kingdom 4/16/2010 Daniel 1 Last week we introduced the topic for the next few weeks. I got a lot a positive feedback from that sermon, and I want you to know I appreciate your comments. Just a little more introduction and we’ll get ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7

True Success Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 9, 2018

By faith, abound in triumph, abide in trials, and be approved in time.

In Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Herb Miller writes: Two Kentucky farmers who owned racing stables had developed a keen rivalry. One spring each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. Thinking that a professional rider might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers engaged a crack ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

And You Will Find Rest

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

Are you tired of being tired? Find a new way of being tired

Illustration In 2014 I took a 3 month Sabbatical. One of things I did was something I had wanted to do for a long time. Guess what that was? - a Triathlon Triathlons are pretty hard Standard or Olympic Triathlon—1.5 kilometer (0.93 mile) swim / 40km (25 mi) bike / 10 km (6.2 mi) run Sprint ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Some Truths About Temptation Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 18, 2025

Jesus' temptation in the wilderness gives us some insights that we should keep in mind as we face temptation.

Luke 4:1–13 ESV And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Commitment Of Faith – Part I Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Nov 20, 2023

Your faith is very important to God. You cannot finish your God given race without faith. I give full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God.

OUR COMMITMENT OF FAITH – PART I Please open your Bible to I John 5 and 2 Timothy 4 as we continue our series, The Race of Life, with today’s message, “Our Race of Faith Part I.” The necessity of faith in your journey through life is so important, and so dynamic, that I would like to spend the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5, 2 Timothy 4:7, Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 1:6, Philippians 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seven Ducks In A Muddy Pond

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 12, 2008

PRIDE HAS BEEN THE DOWNFALL OF MANY GOOD MEN. GOD HATES PRIDE. IT CAUSES FAILURE AND DEFEAT. IT ALMOST COST NAAMAN HIS HEALING. HE REFUSED TO DIP DOWN IN THE MUDDY JORDAN. HE WANTED THINGS "HIS WAY"

SEVEN DUCKS IN A MUDDY POND 11/25/2007 TEXT: 2 KINGS 5: VS. 1--14 INTRODUCTION: PRIDE IS SOMETHING THAT GOD ABSOLUTELY HATES. PRIDE HAS BEEN THE RUIN OF MANY A PERSON. Prov 16:18 Pride goes before destruction , a haughty spirit before a fall. PRIDE ALMOST CAUSED NAAMAN TO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Free Gift

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Jul 13, 2011

God has given us his very best, and it didn't cost you a thing, So why don't you try doing the same thing, and give your very best when it's time to.

“The FREE Gift” John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Introduction: We’re living in a day and time when one frequently receives a card in the mail, or hear a message ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Loving The World Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jan 27, 2010

This is the 5th sermon from 1 John. In these verses John warns us a BORN AGAIN CHRISTIANS to KEEP THEMSELVES in SWEET FELLOWSHIP with GOD & to AVOID at all cost the DESIRE to also have FELLOWSHIP with the WORLD. SATAN RUNS THIS WORLD.

Sermons from the Book of 1 John January 29, 2010 Sermon #5 LOVING the WORLD: Scripture Ref: 1 John 2:15-17 ‘Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man loves the world, the love of the FATHER is not in him. For all that is in the world; the lust of the flesh & ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Joseph's Story

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 18, 2016

The Christmas story from Joseph's perspective. What was it like to sacrifice all that he had known in his pursuit of righteousness to take on scandal, scorn, and shame? Perhaps we are called like Joseph to follow God no matter what the cost.

Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Story My mother and father raised me to be a good man, a just man, a righteous man. I loved God and followed his law to the utmost. I memorized scripture. I studied Torah at synagogue. I sought to treat people honorably. As I grew up, my dad taught me how to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist