Sermons on High Cost Of Conviction:

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 27, 2019

This sermon looks at the rejection of the Samaritans, and examines the excuses of the three would be disciples. This sermon has some illustrations to draw the hearer back in, and helps to apply the text to the life of the hearer in their baptismal identity.

Sometimes you just need to learn the value of a dollar. I remember when my nephew Kaden was learning this at the Wisconsin Dells. We were downtown, where all the shops were, and he was given a dollar earlier in the day. Thinking that was enough money to buy something in a tourist trap, he began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Count The Cost

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 31, 2022

One that calls himself a follower of Jesus is not necessarily a follower of Jesus.

Count the Cost Luke 14:25-33 Jesus never promised that following Him is easy. Again and again, he told all who would listen that discipleship might cost them everything, even their lives. This morning’s passage from Luke 14:25-33 is one of these passages. What does it really mean to be a follower ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Convictions Of The Church That Change The World

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2016

6 Convictions of the early church that can change the world today (Based on an article by Rick Warren on Pastors.com: http://pastors.com/6-convictions-church-changes-world/)

HoHum: “Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.” Acts 2:41, NIV. Much present day evangelism seeks to make coming to Christ easy. Many today would be appalled that Peter made the cost of coming to Christ so high. How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Deliverance

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

What God Will do For His Children When we Are Faithful.

JUST LIKE MOST THINGS, DELIVERANCE COMES WITH A PRICE. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IT’S NOT A PRICE TO BE PAID WITH SILVER OR GOLD, STOCK NOR BONDS. FACT OF THE MATTER IT IS NOT THE TANGIBLE THINGS THAT GOD DESIRES, HE DESIRES THE INTANGIBLES. IF WE DESIRE ANYTHING FROM THE LORD, WE MUST BE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 24, 2021

Jesus tells the disciples He will have to suffer and Peter rebukes HIm. Jesus tells them that unless they deny themselves & take their cross, they'll be rejected. The power of God only flows into a crucified life. Have you surrendered all yet?

THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Mk. 8:31-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher with obvious liberal tendencies told her class of small children that she was an atheist. She asked her class, “How many of you want to be atheists too?” Not knowing what atheism is, but wanting to be like their teacher, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Discipleship.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 Title: “The cost of discipleship.”

Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 Title: “The cost of discipleship.” In chapter nineteen, Elijah has taken to the hills in flight from the wrath of Jezebel who has put out a contract on his life. She blamed him for killing her prophets of her god, Baal, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 30, 2024

This sermon explores one of the most important truths in Christian life - salvation is freely given to us through Jesus Christ but following Him comes at a great cost.

Scripture Reading: Luke 9:23-24 (NIV) "Then He said to them all: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it.'" My brothers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Count The Cost!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 2, 2014

Two willing followers, but are they limited in how much they will follow?

Matthew 8:18-22-And when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side. Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

It cost Him the cross to be born at Christmas. He was born to die, and die He did that we might be saved. We are saved freely, for it is a gift that Jesus bought for us, but the fact is it cost Jesus everything. Grace is free to receive, but it was costly to give.

December in Peru is just as hot as July. The jungle is steaming and the insects are ferocious. Yet in that jungle setting more than 300 people from the Wycliff Bible Translators celebrate Christmas. The twinkling Christmas tree lights are not on a pine or fur tree, but on a banana or palm tree. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jun 13, 2008

No matter what happens in the course of our daily lives, we can be confident that today and tomorrow are in God’s gracious hands.

Lectionary 12 A Matthew 10:24-39 There is an old, old story that is told about a couple that were walking out of church one Sunday morning when the wife suddenly turned to her husband and said to him, “John, did you see the strange hat Mrs. O’Brien was wearing in Church today?” Without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by James May on Apr 14, 2002

The cost of discipleship can be summed up in three commands when Jesus said Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Him.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cost Of Unforgiveness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the importance of forgiveness as a deliberate choice, reflecting on God's forgiveness towards us and the necessity of extending that forgiveness to others.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're going to unpack a powerful parable from the Gospel of Matthew. This passage speaks to the heart of our human struggle with forgiveness, and it lays bare the consequences of unforgiveness in our lives. It's a story that calls us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Topics: Unforgiveness

The Cost Of Following

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

The Cost of Following (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 9 verses 51-62: Quote: • One wit has written: • “A dentist’s mistake is pulled out, • A lawyer’s mistake is imprisoned. • A teacher’s mistake is failed, • A printer’s mistake is corrected. • A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Brethren

Count The Costs Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

You have to admit that you are a sinner, that God is greater than sin, you must give yourself to God and; if you are resisting continuing with the program, then you must count the costs of continuing in your sinful state or changing your course.

Sunday, July 27, 2008 “Count the Costs” Text: Luke 14: 28 This Sunday we move to a pivotal point in our therapeutic program: 12 steps in nine weeks: breaking your addiction to sin. First we know that you have to admit that you are a sinner. Second that God is greater than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of The Tomb

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 10, 2012

Today…Is Easter and we are here to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior. By tradition...when people think of Jesus…They see a man…who lived a sinless life. A man who was nailed to a cross…then left to die a cruel death Three days lat

The Cost of the Tomb SLIDE: #1 Matthew 27: 45-46; 50 Today…Is Easter and we are here to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior. By tradition...when people think of Jesus…They see a man…who lived a sinless life. A man who was nailed to a cross…then left to die ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50