Sermons on Count The Cost:

No Looking Back

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 11, 2007

This message shows the outright cost of discipleship.

No Looking Back Luke 9:57-62 (57) Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, "Lord, I will follow you wherever you go." (58) And Jesus Said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs: Costly Habits Part I Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 5, 2006

The sermon deals with a costly habit in Ben Hadad’s life. It also deals with the freedom that comes from knowing Jesus Christ.

Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Costly Habits I Kings 20:1-11 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church In the early years of the 20th century, a woman’s movement took the states by storm. Their cause was not equal rights, but rather the prohibition of a common product: alcohol. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Twitter Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 27, 2015

Following people on Twitter costs us nothing, but following Jesus Christ costs us everything.

In the digital world, it’s all about being connected. We can be connected with our smart devices and computers to over 900 social media apps. We’re familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Vine. There are others we may not be so familiar with, but in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

Follow Me Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 28, 2024

Using the background of Matthew's calling, Pastor John teaches on what it means to be a devoted disciple of Jesus Christ

Follow Me: The Call to Discipleship CCCAG 1-29-24 Scripture: Matthew 9:9 Today we will be beginning a new series (Call to Discipleship) focused on what it means to be a follower of Jesus. I read a lot about the condition of the church in our current day. There is a lot of blame that people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Suffering, Carrying Your Cross And Denying Yourself.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 2, 2015

This sermon it is about suffering, and taking up our crosses, and denying ourselves, and loosing our lives. Where is the honour and hope and victory and glory in that one? Well you will be surprised!

Welcome Grace and peace to you from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Today is the 2nd Sunday in lent; and the theme of today’s service is about suffering, … about taking up our crosses, … and denying ourselves, … while loosing our lives. This was a very difficult ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Episcopal

After Revival

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 30, 2022

Don’t let the revival simply be an “event” in your life! Let God revive your heart!

After Revival October 30, 2022 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t let the revival simply be an “event” in your life! Let God revive your heart! Focus Passage: Luke 9:57-62 Supplemental Passage: 'THIS PEOPLE HONORS ME WITH THEIR LIPS, BUT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 15:8-9, Luke 14:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Oh, We Mean Well!

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

The Christian life is the best possible life anyone could ever live...but it's not an easy road.

OH, WE MEAN WELL! LUKE 14:25 35 Read Luke 14:25 35...............PRAY There is a story about 2 men from New York who had never been out of the city. And they got so fed up with city life that they bought a ranch down in Texas so they could live off the land like their ancestors had done. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

The Cross Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 14, 2024

The call to follow Jesus will cost us something; however, if you believe He is the Son of God, the cost is worth it!

INTRODUCTION - Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do the people say I am?" - The disciples gave the answered they gave Jesus the answers they had heard from various people. - The next thing Jesus does is make it personal when He asks, "Who do you say I am?" - Let's get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You Be Counted On? Romans 13:1-14 (Lesson)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 6, 2011

God established our leaders for a purpose so, we should submit to Gods established plan for the world. It's also our duty as a Christian to vote for those who we see fit to be leaders.

Nov -6-2011 Can You Be Counted on? Romans 13:1-14 (Lesson) In chapter 13 we are still talking about the service and the responsibility we have as a child of God...in our actions toward others, our attitude toward authority of government leaders, how we treat our neighbors, our behavior before man ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Love You? Let Me Count The Ways!

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 21, 2016

Describes the breadth, length, height and depth of Christ's love

“HOW DO I LOVE YOU? LET ME COUNT THE WAYS!” EPHESIANS 3:14-19 David P. Nolte Elizabeth Barrett Browning, wrote the well known words, “How do I love you? Let me count the ways. I love you to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going For More In 2004

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 30, 2003

This sermon addresses the costs and potential of investing more in the Kingdom for the new year. It is not year specific and addresses basic costs of powerful investment.

Going For More in 2004 Colossians 1: 1-14 Let me ask you a question. How many of you believe today that Hughesville Friends Church has maxed out. We are just doing everything that can be done to fulfill the great commission of Christ. We have accomplished our mission and vision ¡V and now it¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Kings At War

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 28, 2005

When you come face to face with the King: 1. You have to understand who you are. 2. You have to understand your options. 3. You have to understand that there is only one option.

Kings at War Luke 14:25-33 There used to be a Visa commercial on TV that had a young tough telling his gorgeous girlfriend that he wanted everyone to know he loved her. She asks if he is sure that this is what he wants to do. The next scene has the guy sitting in a chair at a tattoo parlor. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Costly Habits Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 10, 2006

This is the second in the series subtitled "Costly Habits". It gives Biblical principles for Avoiding Costly Habits

Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Costly Habits Part 2 I Kings 20:1-35 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church Last Sunday we looked at the costly mistake of costly and sometimes deadly habits. King Ben-Hadad was sitting in his tent drinking with his 32 kings instead of on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Of Utmost Concern Sermon V: Christ's Disciples Degree Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

In times like these, when enemies of Christ seek to discourage if not destroy adherence to Christian beliefs and practices, mature Disciples of Christ unhesitatingly decide to follow Him - enthusiastically and without apology.

OF CONCERN TO OUR LORD IS HIS FOLLOWERS’ DEGREE OF COMMITMENT With eyes glued to the TV, amazed as can be, we watch juggling acts performed by talented artists on “America’s Got Talent”. Ever wonder how they do what they do. When interviewed and asked about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

The Census Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 10, 2012

Sermon #6 in the Untold Stories of the Old Testament series comes from 1 Chronicles 21 and relates the account of David's Census which led to the deaths of 70 thousand of his troops.

Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #6 Date: CHCC: July 1, 2012 Title: The Census Text: I Chronicles 21 INTRODUCTION: Today’s “untold story” is about King David. I Chronicles 21:21 says this: Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ