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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Leaky Disciples

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,216 views

    Dated 1988; post-revival message. We do not retain the Spirit after a period of excitement because we have not counted the cost, we are victims of low self-esteem, or we are not our own persons.

    Nothing is more annoying than to be trying to transport some liquid in a leaky vessel. You think you’ve got whatever it is all secure and ready for use, and then all of a sudden you find out it has leaked and drained allover the place ... and nothing is more disturbing and frustrating. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Discipleship How Much Does It Cost

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2001
    based on 170 ratings
     | 18,551 views

    This sermon deals with the cost involved in following Jesus Christ.

    Discipleship: How Much Does It Cost 11/5/95 Luke 14:25-35 Psalm 91 John 6:60-71 Everybody loves a winner. This year the Cleveland Indians drew crowds as never before. People everywhere were singing their praises and wanting to be identified with them. Why were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Marvelous Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 7, 2022
     | 970 views

    A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 23

    September 4, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 14:25-33 The Marvelous Cost of Discipleship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This is Labor Day weekend. Typically, we think of Labor Day as the last big holiday of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Cost Of Discipleship - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 25, 2024
     | 504 views

    The Cost of Discipleship - Part 2

    The Cost of Discipleship – Part 2 September 29, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 14:25-35 www.mycrossway.org 25 Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Truth About Discipleship

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,000 views

    Jesus wants us to know the truth about being one of His disciples. He wants all of us to count the cost, so in vs. 24 the Lord tells us three things we must do.

    The Truth about Discipleship Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 22, 2009 *I read about a little boy who was trying to memorize some Scripture. He accidentally got two verses jumbled together. It came out this way: “A lie is an abomination unto the Lord. -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Up And Be Counted Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,386 views

    Esther, Pt. 5

    STAND UP AND BE COUNTED (ESTHER 5) In 2006, America’s Public Broadcasting Company aired a documentary on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Who was this man who had inspired Martin Luther King, Jr., Desmond Tutu and millions of Christians around the world? The calendars of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Engler avatar

    Cost Of Being A Disciple

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017
     | 10,909 views

    What I see from reading the Bible of those who were serving the Lord they had difficulty because they were Christians doing the will of God. Being a disciple does and will cost you something.

    Cost of Being a Disciple Luke 14:25-35 ME Last week Maria and I went back to Parkview Christian Church in Sedalia, MO. It is always good to go back there because we have so many friends there. Parkview is the church were we were before I went into the ministry. I served in many different areas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Diack avatar

    The Cost Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011
     | 4,554 views

    Scripture tells us that "everyone who wants to live a godly life will be persecuted." Jesus tells us that there is a blessing in the persecution. How can that possibly be? Includes a Communion Service.

    The Cost of the Cross - Matthew 5:10-12 - September 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life - A World Turned Upside Down #8 300,000. Folks, right now that’s nothing but a number to you. And as a number it does not convey any particular significance whatsoever. For that number to have any ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The High Cost Of Discipleship"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 22, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,211 views

    In this message we look at the real cost of discipleship. We have watered it down for today's culture. Jesus never did that.

    “The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 Last week we left the disciples standing on the shore. They had just brought in such a large catch of fish that the nets were nearly breaking and when they placed all the fish in the boats they began to sink. Jesus said to them, come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Smart With My Money Pt 3 What Cost Me The Most

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 15, 2012
     | 3,971 views

    This sermon involves tithing on one hand and on the pressures we put on ourselves to purchase things at a discount that actually cost us more in the long run. We need to count the full cost before making a decision.

    Being Smart With My Money—What Costs Me The Most Glenville 10/14/2012 Haggai 1:2-11 Luke 14:25-35 We are in part 3 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Pastor Kellie started us with What Do I Need, Pastor Toby preached last week on What To Avoid, Next Week Pastor Kellie will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    The Message Of The Gospel Of Christ And The Cost Of Preaching It

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 25, 2022
     | 972 views

    Where is the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ today? What is the cost of preaching that message?

    Where is that message today? This is a two-fold message. First, the call to preach the Gospel. Second, the cost of preaching the Gospel. Since Jesus started His earthly ministry, He has called various people to follow Him, and then told them to go out into all the world and preach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discipleship

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2018
     | 14,107 views

    When Jesus speaks about counting the cost to be his disciple he made it clear that following him would cost us our life of ease, our money and our time. To be a disciple of Jesus means we are the salt the preserving force in this world in which we live in.

    Opening Video Illustration: Sermoncentral.com – Are you Ready (4:15 min) Theme: Time Management “Desire that your life count for something great! Long for your life to have eternal significance. Want this! Don’t coast through life without a passion.” ? John Piper, Don't Waste Your Life Thesis: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Some Things The Prodigal Never Counted On

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,636 views

    The dangers of leaving Father’s house to follow the world

    SOME THINGS THE PRODIGAL NEVER COUNTED ON Luke 15:11-24 Intro: In this text we find a young man who has left the safety of home and wandered into the unknown. A place that is unforgiving and relentless on its victims. He has fled from his father’s rule to be his own person. He has become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    What's It Going To Cost Me? Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 3, 2021
     | 3,597 views

    We can know the price of an item but not necessarily understand what it's going to cost us. Jesus asks us to make and informed and deliberate decision about deciding to follow Him by outlining what it's going to cost us. (spoiler alert: it's everything - but it's worth it.)

    You can hear the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7655599 Following Jesus - Counting the Cost Intro: • Price is Right show – fascinating and compelling game show where we are entertained by watching people guess the price of various products. (use logo ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Benner avatar

    It Is Going To Cost You Something

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,341 views

    There are no free rides in the calling of God. One must be decided and determined to get on board and pay the fare.

    It is going to cost something. Luke 9:57-62 Jesus and the disciples have left Samaria in route to Jerusalem. 2 Men sought to follow Jesus of their own accord. 1 Man was asked to Jesus to follow him. Jesus does not candy coat the calling of the ministry. He warns us up front that there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal