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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Putting Christ Last

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022
     | 1,304 views

    Why is it that too often people have put, or they are putting Christ last? Here the questions are asked about the requirements for following Jesus, not the way to salvation. The cost of discipleship is brought out in this passage of scripture.

    Why is it that too often people have put, or they are putting Christ last? Here the questions are asked about the requirements for following Jesus, not the way to salvation. The cost of discipleship is brought out in this passage of scripture. In verses 57-58: The first man is impulsive. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    The Proof Is In The "Putting" Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2016
     | 5,069 views

    Jesus offers us a costly freedom from our enslavement to sin. It cost his life and ours. When we live obedient lives, we learn the truth of God and enjoy his freedom. The proof of our discipleship is seen by what we "put off" and "put on" in our lives.

    1. Braveheart In the movie Braveheart Mel Gibson plays the role of a man from Scotland whose name was William Wallace. Wallace was trying to win Scotland's freedom from the cruel rule of the King of England, Longshank. His hatred for both Scotland and Wallace grew as Wallace won many victories ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Desiring A True Move Of God

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 15,789 views

    If we want to see a move of God, then there is a cost. Many cry out for a move but will not pay the price. God is waiting on us.

    04/08/2001 Desiring A True Move of God 2 Chr 7:14 “if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.  A direct word for the church in these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Addison avatar

    Why Should I Live Like A Christian?

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    Living the real christian life is tough and thus requires the proper motivation to stay true: the cost, consequences, and character of salvation.

    WHY I SHOULD LIVE AS A CHRISTIAN Introduction: Tonight I want to focus on one question. I used to think it was simple, until could never find an answer. I eventually decided that when I became a wise and all knowing senior pastor, I would discover the answer. Now that I’m a senior ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kent Lenard avatar

    How Much Does The Gift Cost?

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 22, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,882 views

    This sermon looks at the cost of the real gift of Christmas.

    How Much Does The Gift Cost? Matthew 1:18 - 20 Luke 4:16-29, Mark 3:21, Matthew 1:24 - 25, Matthew 2:13-15, Luke 2:43-46, Luke 22:44, Matthew 28:19, Mark 16:15, Luke, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:32, December 15, 2003 I. A lot of the time when we think about Christmas we think about the benefits, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Carver avatar

    The High Cost Of Being Too Busy

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 13,483 views

    This message urges each one of us to take a look at our priorities. Are we at peace with God and our self?

    Scripture: 1 Kings 20:35 – 43 Title: “The High Cost of Being Too Busy” Introduction: Ahab inherited the kingship over Israel when his father died. Ahab’s name is associated with evil royalty because of the way he lived. Ahab married Jezebel who was even more wicked than him. Ahab set up altars for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Memorial Day: The Cost Of Freedom Is Blood

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 264 ratings
     | 46,867 views

    This sermon compares Memorial Day with the Lord’s Supper as a Memorial.

    Memorial Day: “The Cost of Freedom is Blood” I Corinthians 11:23-26 Memorial day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. It traces its roots back to 1868 when General John Logan, of the Grand Army of the Republic, declared May 30th as a day of remembrance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Cost You To Be Christ's Disciple? Series

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Sep 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,889 views

    Jesus Christ makes some radical demands on His followers. He put some tough standard to be one of His disciples. Jesus Christ doesn’t want to lower His standard.

    What Cost you to be Christ’s Disciple? Luke 9:57-62 August 26, 2007 Sermon series: Following Christ Introduction In our first sermon in our series, Following Christ, we have learned of what does it means to live for Christ. We have been told that to live for Christ is to Place Christ above all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Samson: The High Cost Of Low Living

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 345 ratings
     | 69,518 views

    He dishonored his parents, deserted his promise, distorted his purpose, defiled his purity, and deluded his power. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    The High Cost of Low Living Judges 13-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HighCostLowLiving.html Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can't seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Hyde avatar

    Life Assurance: The High Cost/ The Premium Series

    Contributed by Nathan Hyde on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,776 views

    Salvation is a need we all have, and Jesus guarantees it--forever--if we trust in His payment for our sin.

    Life Assurance The High Cost—the Premium You never know what will happen next. Since our lives are full of the unexpected, one of the keys to a successful and fulfilling life is being as prepared as possible. Most of our vehicles come with a spare tire—just in case. We try to sock away money ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Richards avatar

    Hell: The Place To Avoid At All Costs Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,866 views

    The second in a series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

    Introduction: 1. The famous preacher John Killinger & his wife attended a small country funeral where the pastor got up & for most of the 15 minute sermon talked about the horrors of hell & how tragic it was that the deceased was probably there at that very moment. When they left John complained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Real Cost Of Discipleship – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,033 views

    Being in contact with the cleansing fire from Jesus Christ is supposed to set us ablaze with love for Him, for the things of heaven, and for the salvation that He has bought for us. It is supposed to consume our thoughts and our emotions. It is supposed t

    I want to start today with a little object lesson if I may. In this dish I have a crumpled piece of newspaper. I am going to set fire to it. See how quickly the flame consumes the paper? I have to drop it back into the dish if I’m going to keep from getting burned, don’t I? Okay, now what has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    How Much Does Worship Cost? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,497 views

    This describes Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple, and why He did it: because the leaders were making worship too hard, and too easy.

    John 2:13-25 – How Much Does Worship Cost? We started this passage this morning, but I felt as though I needed another message to give you a better idea of what was happening. This morning dealt with Jesus’ personality and response to injustice. This morning we saw that Jesus was a social ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Who Will Cost You Everything Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 1, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,330 views

    When we decide to follow Jesus, we are surrenduring everything.

    A Messiah Who Will Cost You Everything Text: Matthew 8:18-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Salvation is free, ... but discipleship will cost you your life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer 2. Illustration: In The Cost of Discipleship Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote: “The cross is laid on every Christian. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    How Much Does It Cost To Be A Christian?

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
     | 8,305 views

    Being a Christian is not a casual experience. Daily, we need to renounce our old life, dedicate ourselves anew to serve Jesus Christ, and live in such a way as to imitate the life of Jesus in ourselves.

    HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BE A CHRISTIAN? (Remake of Feb. 10, 1991 Sermon at Lord’s Cove for Dorn Ridge April 29, 2012) Mark 8:34-38 INTRODUCTION: 1.) A common question asked today is “How much does it cost?” A.) More than ever, there is a price consciousness. aa.) There is a popularity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ