Sermons on Counted:

We Can Count On God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 13, 2025

The woman could not get anyone to move on her part but we can count on God to do the moving.

We Can Count on God Luke 18:1–11 1. Life Is Unpredictable, But God Is Dependable • Life throws curveballs: illness, accidents, injustice. • The world is unstable—but God is unshakable. • Luke 18 reminds us through the parable of the persistent widow: we can count on God even when we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Count On Tomorrow, Today But Count On The Nine Promises Of God

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 17, 2013

Relying on the nine promises of God, to save us.

Don't Count on Tomorrow, Today But Count on The Nine Promises of God (Rest; Mercy; Holy Ghost; Christ Jesus, Heir of the World; Life; Eternal Life; Eternal Inheritance; Second Coming of Christ; Long Life) by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (9/17/2013) “Blessed be the LORD, that hath given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:1-66

Denomination: Friends

Counting The Cost (Part 1)

Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003

Have we really counted the cost of following Christ? He requires us to surrender everything to be His follower.

Counting the Cost – Part 1 January 12, 2003 Today we will be talking about being a disciple or follower of Christ. Do we fully understand what that means? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to staff members of a wilderness recreation area… 1. trails need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Something You Can Count On

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

There is much that you cannot count on in this world. But God’s Word is one thing that will always stand the test of time.

Jan. 2, 2000 Hebrews 4:12-13 “Something you can count on” INTRODUCTION Friday morning and afternoon, I watched a little bit of ABC’s news coverage of the coming of the new millenium. Due to the fact that there are 24 different time zones on the earth, the clock struck 12 o’clock at 24 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Is Counting On Your Silence

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Nov 28, 2011

The enemy is counting on you to never tell anyone of that one violation that’s keeping you held captive...

The Enemy is Counting on your Silence In this season you cannot let anybody have so much authority over your life that they block you from growing and developing. Many of you this afternoon are being held captive by your past hurts and have now given someone ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life That Counts Found In John 15

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 11, 2009

FROM JOHN 15 WE READ ABOUT THE LIFE THAT COUNTS.

TITLE THE LIFE THAT COUNTS. LETS READ JOHN 15 VERSES 7-11 INTRO. IN THESE VERSES , JESUS CHIRST IS TELLING US HOW WE MAY LET OUR LIVES COUNT FOR HIM. THE LIFE THAT COUNT"S IS: 1.(THE CHIRST CENTERED LIFE.) V.7 IF YE ABIDE IN ME. A.CHIRST CENTERED IN SPIRT. B.CHIRST CENTERED ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

What Does It Mean To Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 30, 2013

A look at what it means to "count the cost" and why that's so essential. This message calls down the cheap gospel presentations that we so often make that have no mention in them of what it actually means to follow Jesus.

CHEAP FAITH: Too often we offer salvation that’s straight from the discount bin. - Luke 14:28-32. - Our approach to evangelism is too often to present salvation as a low-cost, no-commitment offer. All you need to do is say you believe in Jesus! That’s it! There’s no mention of the need for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost (Part 2)

Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003

God does not expect His followers to be perfect. Otherwise He would not have chosen the 12 disciples that He did. They were not perfect, but they were willing to follow, and learn. Are we willing to follow Christ completely?

Counting the Cost – Part 2 January 19, 2003 Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews: Problem: Left inside main tire almost needs replaced. Solution: Almost replaced left inside main tire. Problem: Something loose in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69, Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving - Count Your Blessings!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2001

That is why a Thanksgiving message like this is so important. We need this reminder. We need it because it forces us to "add it all up" & recognize where all these things we enjoy actually come from.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Philippians 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 4:7 ILL. An elderly lady was well-known for her faith, & for her boldness in talking about it. Each morning she would go out on her front porch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Philippians 4:12-13, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Tall When It Counts Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 6, 2000

The requirements of taking a standing for Christ

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 14 “Standing Tall When It Counts” Acts 6:8-7:60 “Death reveals who we really are. Consider the famous French philosopher Voltaire, who … boasted, “In twenty years Christianity will be no more. My single hand shall destroy the edifice it took twelve apostles ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Character Still Does Count Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 5, 2001

Character among our church leaders and those who serve in ministry gives the church credibility to share the good news of Christ with others.

Church attendance on the Sunday after the September 11 attacks rose by 6% nationwide. However, seven weeks later, pollsters tell us that church attendance has settled back to the same level it was before the terrorist attacks. Just by way of contrast, the Sunday after President Kennedy was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Counted Worthy Of The Resurrection!

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Nov 26, 2001

Our only hope for happiness and satisfaction in this life is found in the certain promise our Savior gives us for life in the age to come.

A Valpraiso University philosopher by the name of Gilbert Meilaender put the events of September 11th and their aftermath into context as he recounts a time in the not so distant past when the famous Christian preacher and writer C.S. Lewis addressed a gathering of college students in England, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Today Count For Eternity

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2001

From the parable of the minas, understand our responsibility as believers to be faithful in preaching the Gospel, the task entrusted to us by our Lord.

The things that may happen in the future will affect us today. When we know that this recession will drag on for a long time, we have to make plans - to keep our jobs, spend less save more… The government will have to find ways to create jobs for the retrenched, bring forward projects to stimulate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can Count On God

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult.

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult. Intro.: 1. One of the most difficult things for a Christian is often represented as one of the easiest--prayer. a. Prayer is difficult. b. Not the "pat," "stock," rote, routine prayers we all get used to saying, but real, deep, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

It's The Second Mile That Counts

Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002

There are some great responsibilities in this life, but there are also great rewards.

I. Introduction A. This is one of the most interesting and compelling passages in the entire Bible B. What does this passage hold for us in instruction? C. In applying the principles Jesus taught here—how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal