Sermons on Count The Cost:

Cost Of Freedom 3 Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

“What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better, not new organizations or more novel methods, but men whom the Holy Ghost can use—men of prayer, men mighty in prayer” (E.M. Bounds).

Opening illustration: “What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better, not new organizations or more novel methods, but men whom the Holy Ghost can use—men of prayer, men mighty in prayer” (E.M. Bounds). The church is going in the wrong direction. It only needs the Holy Spirit, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Being A Servant

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Did you learn something new in God’s word today? Did you see a familiar passage with new eyes? I hope you did! Last week we examined what sacrifice looks like, and one of the aspects of sacrifice is service. Today we will look at 3 key passages about servanthood.

Let’s begin in John 13:1 (Tell who John was) • Was the son of Zebedee, brother of James and one of the “sons of Thunder” • Audience was new Christians and searching non-Christians • Last surviving of the original 12 disciples • Wrote 5 books in the NT (read v.1-5) NLT Service is about action: v.4 ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1, Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45

The Cost Of Holy Living Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Holy living demands self-denial, perseverance, and complete devotion to God. Though it comes with sacrifices, the eternal rewards far outweigh the temporary costs. As believers, let us embrace the call to holiness, knowing that God’s grace will sustain us.

Title: THE COST OF HOLY LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 9:23 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 5:10-12, Galatians 2:20 INTRODUCTION: Holy living is a command and an essential aspect of the Christian journey. However, it comes with a cost—self-denial, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 5:10-12, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 3, 2025

While all of us come to faith from a variety of different circumstances, the calling of Simon helps us to see that there are some commonalities among all conversions

When you and I come to faith in Jesus Christ, we do so from a variety of different circumstances. Some are younger (I was 5). Some are older - I know a woman who was in her late 80s when she came to faith. Some have lived simple lives, others have lived rather rambunctiously. Some have come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 24, 2025

Memorial Day Sunday Sermon... This sermon hits on the remembrance of those who gave their all for the freedoms we have in our nation as well as the price paid by Jesus for our eternal freedom

John 15:13 (ESV) – “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” Church, today isn’t just another Sunday. This weekend isn’t just another long weekend. While grills are heating up and families are heading to the lake, across this land, flags are flying a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Cost Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

There is a weight to divine instruction, and there is a consequence when that instruction is ignored.

THE HIGH COST OF DISOBEDIENCE – WHEN KINGS REJECT GOD’S VOICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 12:14-15, Isaiah 1:19-20, James 1:22, Hebrews 3:7-8, John 14:15 INTRODUCTION: There is a weight to divine instruction, and there is a consequence when that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Civil War Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

Civil war among God’s people always comes at a terrible cost. Even when the cause seems justified, division within the household of faith leads to destruction, grief, and the weakening of God’s people before their enemies. Unity brings victory, but internal strife brings devastation.

THE COST OF CIVIL WAR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 20 Key Verses: Judges 20:18–21 "And the children of Israel arose, and went up to the house of God, and asked counsel of God, and said, Which of us shall go up first to the battle against the children of Benjamin? And the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Counts In Your Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2025

Jesus tells us that we should strive to enter by the narrow gate in answer to the question Lord are there few who are saved?

I would like to focus on one verse today 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. I wonder what counts most in our lives? Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Anglican

We Cannot Serve God In Our Own Terms

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 7, 2019

Our knowledge of Christ must be put into action.

INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE AND ACTION The key impression behind the information technology is that by making information accessible knowledge will be acquired and thereby facilitates human behavior and actions. The fastness of information sharing is to save time, energy and to avoid waste. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Too High A Price

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

Consider the cost of following Jesus

" TOO HIGH A PRICE!" MARK 5:2-20 FOCUS ON 14-17 I wonder if we ever really consider the cost of following Jesus? We may see numerous people come forward and kneel down and ask for salvation but do we really consider the cost of following JESUS? When I got saved the only thing that I knew was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

Diagnosing Your Wisdom Count Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 6, 2011

here are you at on the wisdom continuum? How do you handle human vulnerability – yours in particular? How you answer the questions I will raise will provide a good diagnostic for your level of godly wisdom.

Diagnosing Your Wisdom Count (Proverbs 18:10-13) 1. There are many portions of Scripture considered wisdom literature. 2. Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Proverbs, and certain Psalm (like 112), along with the NT Book of James and some of Jesus’ teachings, particularly the Sermon on the Mount, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 6, 2013

Real discipleship is demanding. It takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ.

Title: No Ifs, Ands or Buts! Text: Luke 9:59-62 Thesis: Real discipleship is demanding… it takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment. Introduction I mentioned last week that author, Eric Weiner, described himself as a “Confusionist” when it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Body Count And No Good Men

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 27, 2024

You must be a good woman to get a good man.

Proverbs 11:22  As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. Proverbs 31:10  Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.  11  The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:22, Proverbs 31:10-31, Proverbs 7:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Commitment

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 20, 2011

While the cost of discipleship is 100% commitment 100% of the time, the outworking of that commitment will differ from one person to the next.

Last week we spoke about the cost of discipleship, or the cost of following Jesus, or the cost of being a Christian. Whether you are the pastor or a missionary or just the guy who gives out the hymn books each meeting, the cost of following Jesus is the same for us all. And from the Scriptures we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Making Your Life Count Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 16, 2020

In the election of Greek-speaking deacons and Stephen's ministry, we see how God prepares His men and plans His move.

Let’s read Acts 6:8-15. We are going to look at Stephen, one of the elected SEVEN. 8 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. 9 Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)-Jews ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible