Sermons on Count The Cost:

Collect The Left Overs - John 6:12

Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Nov 26, 2013

After feeding 5,000 men without counting women and children, Jesus asked His disciples to collect the leftovers. What for? Although children were not counted among the 5,000, this youngster (child) food (fish and breads) fed the crowd.

John 6:12 Let us read the Word of God together in Jesus' name! How much did you pay to God for giving you the air that you breathe today? Did you think about the fact that you are only alive because the air is given to you freely? This air is extremely expensive and valuable but we have it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call For Help Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2008

Paul shows us that it’s good to expresses our longing for Christian fellowship. We should have the humility to ask for help when we need it.

A Call For Help II Timothy 4:9-15 Purpose: To describe Paul’s humble willingness to ask for help. Aim: I want the listener to see a need to be actively involved in serving Christ. INTRODUCTION: What is the difference between a contribution and a commitment? Perhaps I can best explain this by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Second Chances Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 31, 2002

Jesus gives us a second chance, but this forgiveness that is free of cost is not free of responsibility.

Second Chances by Maynard Pittendreigh John 8:1-18 1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. 3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Disciples

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 4, 2010

What does it take to be an authentic disciple of Christ Jesus?

Luke 14: 25 - 35 / My Disciples Intro: A wise grandfather once told his grandchild the following story: “One day as I sat quietly with my dog in the sun of the front porch a large white rabbit suddenly ran across in front of us. The dog jumped up and took off after that big rabbit and began to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Necessity Of Preparation Series

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Feb 5, 2001

Part 1/5 based upon Nehemiah and God’s work of rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem.

Satan is tearing things down in this world, but Jesus Christ is building things up. For which one are you working? God is looking for people who will make a difference in the difficult places of life! People with vision who see possibilities, not problems! People with courage who will finish ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Get On The Team

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2005

THis is a stewardship message on the need for us all to work together and become tithers.

Get On The Team 10/16/05 Exodus 36:1-7 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 There is nothing like being on a winning team. Do you remember what it was like when the Indians were winning back when the Stadium first opened. We were glued listening to our radios wondering who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dont Settle For Less Than Zion

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 6, 2004

It took a battle to get into Zion and it cost David dearly It will cost us to get into the presence of the Lord But in order to gain all that the Lord has for us we must push on to Zion!

Don’t settle for less than Zion. If we look at the Children of Israel we can see our own journey into all that God has for us. In fact in the book of Hebrews it says that all that happened to Israel in the OT is a shadow of the new. This morning there will be people at every stage of the Journey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:15-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Costly Worship

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 3, 2002

Worship has a walk, a book, an object, and a cost. This message centers around offering God costly worship. Often people only give to God that which costs them nothing.

Costly Worship Job 1:20,21 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. First ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Mark Price on Jul 31, 2006

Man has tried to discount the cost of being a true follower of Jesus Christ. Being a disciple costs something of us - we must be willing to sell all to follow Him.

Introduction Since the very beginning of time, man has responded to the Lord in many ways. In the Garden, Adam and Eve tried to redefine what our responsibility to a Holy God looks like. Then came men like: Cain, Jonah, Saul, Judas and others who continued this attitude of mediocrity and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: *other

The Path Of Becoming One Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: There was a man who came to this village and he sat down with the villagers by the river and began to eat, when all of a sudden this large crocodile came out of the water and bit his arm off. The man was horrified along with the villagers. They gave him aid and then went about their ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

S.w.o.t.

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

S.W.O.T. is an acronym for Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. While time this morning does not permit us to expound on an exhaustive SWOT analysis of our church, let us consider some of our major strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and t

As we come to the end of this year and face the beginning of a New Year with a clean slate, we need to good look at our church and ourselves. We need to see where we are and where we should be. In the business world, many companies when planning use a method of business analysis called SWOT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Approaching God in Prayer

Introduction How do you approach God when you have something to ask him? • Specific words? • Hoping for an answer but not sure? • Get on your knees? • Very “pally” or very respectful? • Only at certain times? • Only as a last resort when you have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Despised Gospel

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006

A general overview of how and why the gospel is despised by man (including a number of disciples who belong to the Lord).

The Despised Gospel Theme: The true gospel message and commitment is despised by many. INTRODUCTION A. In the name of “mainstream Christianity” the gospel has a very easy flavor: 1. The idea is to get as many people in to their churches. 2. Getting the masses in is wonderful, but not at the expense ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hymn Of Love

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 10, 2018

1 Corinthians 13 is a fantastic piece of NT scripture which we can all emanate in our daily lives. It is commonly called the Hymn of Love and if we turn the statements of love into questions for ourselves AND fulfil them we would be better Christians.

The Hymn of Love 1 Cor 13:1-8 Today we have a very well known passage from St Paul’s letter the Corinthian Church some times called the hymn of LOVE. And this hymn of love tells us so much about ourselves and the way we should live the Christian life, and if we are honest it shows us our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Mastering Time: Simple Steps To Efficiency SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

Explore five simple yet effective principles for mastering time management. These include setting clear priorities, nurturing relationships, planning ahead, organizing effectively, and embracing flexibility.

Think about the biggest stressors in your life right now. Chances are, they involve feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities at home, work, school, church, or a combination of these. The constant ticking of the clock can make it seem like time is our enemy, always running out. The solution to this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Time Management, Efficiency