Sermons on Count:

Does Wealth Count? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 9, 2016

Wealth can blind us to the riches of Christ when they assume an improper place in our lives.

“A man came up to [Jesus], saying, ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.’ He said to him, ‘Which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts:responsibility

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Communion Meditation for February 1, 2009

(Slide 1) Kathy begins the meditation this morning with a poem that gives us some important things to think about. (Kathy shares poem entitled, ‘Give Me Flowers.’ In this world today while we’re living Some folks say the worst of us they can But when we are dead and in our casket, They always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Every Second Counts!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 25, 2015

Conquerors don’t give in to pressure! Pressure should draw the treasure out of you!

Every second counts! Philippians 3:13”….one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead..” Usain Bolt wins gold again by 0.01 sec! Bolt beats his rival Justin Gatlin to World Athletics Championships 100m at Beijing. For most of the 100m, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Count The Cost Of Quitting?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2015

Quitting can cost more than you desire to pay. Demas quit under a heavy load. John Mark quit and considered the stupid tax and returned to God's work. Quitting has consequences --- PRESS ON...

COUNT THE COST OF QUITTING? CAN WE AFFORD TO QUIT? QUITTING HAS CONSEQUENCES ---I QUIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Numbers: Made To Count Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

An old testament overview of the book of numbers

Made to Count Numbers When you study the book of Numbers there are many interesting interactions between God, His leader and His people. God placed His people on a path to really be spiritual victors for the kingdom. God wanted His people to know that victory was assured and He wanted them to know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Really Counts Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 28, 2015

We are told what really counts. Paul closes the letter to the Galatians with his own hand and using large letters. It would be like using bold print in an email. It is his way of saying pay close attention to this section of the letter.

Some things are simply more important than others. When you receive junk mail do you give it the same importance as priority mail? I use a different wake up call system when I have an early morning appointment that is really important. I may set two alarms if I do not want to be late under any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Of Finance Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Money and Marriage. there’s 3 major reasons couples get divorced: communication problems, infidelity but money tops the list

Counting the Cost of Finance Acts 4:32-37 Dave Ramsey tells the story of feeling as lost as a ball in tall weeds. He felt that life was out of control, he had no sense of power and there was a deep sense of dread creeping over him like shadows on a cold wintry day. He found himself sitting at his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Methodist

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022

This first week of this “Having Words” series is a great time to remind ourselves of the commitment that we made to make and to be made into disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Counting the Cost Having Words with Jesus THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 14:25-33 The Message Figure the Cost 25-27 One day, when large groups of people were walking along with him, Jesus turned and told them, “Anyone who comes to me but refuses to let go of father, mother, spouse, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Counting The Cost Of A King Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 24, 2022

Israel demanded a king and rejected God as their king. God made a new covenant with King David. In David’s offspring a king would rule forever. Israel rejected God but they did not thwart his sovereign purposes for man. In Jesus Christ both the Sinai covenant and David’s covenant are fulfilled.

It is tragic when we give something more priority than we give God. Sporting events can develop character and teach young people positive lessons but if that sport ever came between that person and God, it is wrong. Even humanitarian projects which are serving human need in a ministry, if they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Counted Worthy To Suffer Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

We must adjust our AIM to the TARGET our Lord has set before us in order to fulfill the missions mandate.

Counted Worthy To Suffer Acts 5:12-42 We come back again to our series through the book of Acts which I’ve entitled, “The Church on Mission.” By God’s grace that is what we are seeking to be. But in order to be a church on mission, we must know what the mission is. If we don’t understand and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Count On Remnants

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 9, 2020

Remnants are delivered in judgment, but remnants do not deliver from judgment.

Ezekiel 14:12 The word of the LORD came again to me, saying, 13 Son of man, when the land sinneth against me by trespassing grievously, then will I stretch out mine hand upon it, and will break the staff of the bread thereof, and will send famine upon it, and will cut off man and beast from it: ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Really Counts

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 18, 2016

This message is about a father's responsibility to his children first and foremost.

What Really Counts Father’s Day 2016 Scriptures: Matthew 6:3-4; 16:21-26 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “What Really Counts.” I want to say to all of the fathers present and who might be reading this message, “Happy Father’s Day!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Count On It Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 30, 2023

This is the 9th Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#9] YOU CAN COUNT ON IT James 4:13-5:12 Introduction: I was talking with my boss about some people being mad it me; and he gave me a great response- “This I know, tonight the sun will go down, and tomorrow the sun will come up.” In our passage, there are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Blessing Of Hope

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 29, 2025

This sermon is about the blessing of hope in times of trouble and despair on this side of grave and the hope that inspires us after death. What does Jeremiah 29:11 actually mean in its context.

Counting Every Blessing: The Blessing of Hope Jeremiah 29:1-13 and 1 Peter 1:3-5 We are in part 4 of the series Counting Every Blessing. I have been assigned the Blessing of hope. Hope is a very strange word in the English language because it has so many different levels of confidence ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-13, 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Is What Counts In Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 22, 2024

God is in control of your life, my friend. All that you have is a gift of God. Your parents, your family, your marriage, your money, and your breath are all gifts from above.

At the conclusion of today’s message, you will be invited to respond to Jesus’ offer of a clean, fresh start. You can respond by going to the Encourager’s Room, a virtual room, or the altar. Today’s Scripture “After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist