Sermons on High Cost Of Conviction:

“the Paradox Of Blessedness!” Series

Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015

Though salvation is free, when you accept Jesus as Lord, God does not promise the road will be easy. What He does promise is that He will not give us more than we can bear, and that He will be with us always!

What does it cost? That is a question we often ask when purchasing something. We way what the perceived value is, and what the asking price is, and if we think it’s a good enough deal, we take our hard-earned money, and we purchase it. Sometimes we buy cheap and we get cheap . . . Ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Nazarene

The Blessed Life - Pt. 3 - The Sacrificed Life Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 25, 2011

Fortune cookies, horseshoes, 4 leaf clovers, rabbit's foot . . . Luck. Athletes would often rather be lucky than good.However, living a blessed life is even better than trying to live lucky.

The Blessed Life Part 3 – The Sacrificed Life I. Introduction I have seen some things happen that could only be attributed to luck. Things like a hole in one, a half court shot at the buzzer, Julie getting me as a husband. Just joking that wasn’t luck that was divine providence! LOL. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:19-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daniel Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 25, 2021

Loyalty to God ---- NO MATTER THE COST

July 24, 2021 We have now arrived at the Book of DANIEL. I love this book. I love that God gave Nebuchadnezzar a glimpse of the future {Ch 2} and I love the passion with which God pursued him {Ch 4}. I love that God told Daniel he was well loved in heaven {9:23; 10:11, 19}. And yes, I love ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40, Luke 14:26-33, Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Question We Should Ask Every Day

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 27, 2022

The question is the one St. Paul asked. Did my actions today proclaim the presence of Christ, and His desire that all men be saved? Or did it not?

Saturday of the 30th Week in Course 2022 “To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” St. Paul had a blinding revelation on the road to Damascus, an encounter with the risen Lord Jesus that turned his life completely topsy-turvy and started him on a perilous road that would take him all over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26, Psalm 42:2-5, Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Secrets Of Business Prosperity Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 28, 2024

This article aims at helping the business people to prosper with these secrets. Those who are going to give attention to these counsels of God, they won’t fall but will progress in the days to come.

Prosper the work of our hands (Psalm 90:17). The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I would like to share with you three things to prosper in your business: Count the cost Evaluate your would be partner Careful about surety. Psalms 90:17. And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:17

Denomination: Methodist

We Must Pay The Price Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2019

we must discern as families how to respond to the attacks of secular culture, and use our assets, out time, talent and treasure, to restore beauty to our worship, teach religious and moral truths to our communities, and do everything we can to show goodness to the world–to become saints.

Epiphany 2018 The Cost of Discipleship When we compare the stories we have been reading in St. Luke’s Gospel with the reading today from St. Matthew, we are tempted to wonder if this is a story about two different families. On Christmas day we see Mary and Joseph being turned away from every inn ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Ephesians 3:2-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

On The Road With Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019

The Rich young ruler was a good guy looking for the finishing touches on his life to secure eternal life. When he couldn't find this on his own he turns to Jesus for an answer.

On the Road with Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Luke 18:18-27 March 24, 2019 As we get closer to Easter, Jesus begins to get a little closer to Jerusalem. Because it wasn’t yet his time, Jesus had stayed away from Jerusalem. The more Jesus taught and healed the more attention he garnered. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-29

Denomination: Friends

The Jesus We Trust When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jul 16, 2025

Peter's desire to walk on water to be with Jesus is certainly a good thing, but he is unprepared for the consequences of this big step of faith. How do we handle headwinds and the waves that will certainly come in this life of faith?

Jesus was having a pretty demanding day. That morning, Jesus heard the tragic news that his cousin John the Baptist had been killed. King Herod had him executed in prison. It was a terrible injustice. That morning Jesus intended to get away by himself to pray. He needed to know from his Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Following Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring why the rich young ruler walked away and the true cost of following Jesus.

In the Gospels, we find various conversations and interactions that Jesus had with people during His earthly ministry. These exchanges are of great importance to us, as they teach us valuable lessons. One such encounter is with the rich young ruler, whose story ends tragically. Let us delve into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Topics: Rich Young Ruler, Cost Of Discipleship

Planning The Trip

Contributed by Robert Rust on Jul 11, 2001

The cost of discipleship.

Planning the Trip Luke 9:51-62 July 1, 2001 At one time or another we have all been on a trip. Going on trips is an exciting part of life. As a matter of fact, two of my daughters are on trips this weekend. Ann and I are planning a trip right now. In three weeks we will go to Virginia to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Want Justice – It’s Gonna Cost You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 10, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 24: 1 – 27

Acts 24: 1 – 27 You want justice – It’s gonna cost you 24 Now after five days Ananias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator named Tertullus. These gave evidence to the governor against Paul. 2 And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When God Takes You Off Of Yor High Horse

Contributed by Mike Haynes Jr. on Jun 12, 2001

We Live in a day Where as the Old saying goes "Men are Ridding on their High Horses"

When God Takes You Off of Your High Horse Hebrews 10:31 There was a Time when the Preached Word of God brought Fear and Trembling in the Hearts of Every Man. On July 8th, 1741 Jonathan Edwards stood and Read Aloud his Sermon “SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD” Men Screamed, Wept and even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

a High Priest Worthy Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 22, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 4:15-5:10

February 16, 2003 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 4:15-5:10 “A High Priest worthy of our Faith” 15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Reason #5: We've Got High Hopes! Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 17, 2002

At Creation all nature conformed to God’s purpose and fulfilled His intention, and so He declared all He had made “very good”. One day God will declare the world “good” again. And all creation will praise God’s goodness.

Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #5: We’ve got High Hopes! 8:19-25 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “What a crazy, rotten, mixed up world we live in!” Have you ever heard these words—or said them? I think we’ve all expressed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Congregational

Being A Disciple Ofthe Most High God

Contributed by Joshua Minisci on Jul 25, 2004

What it takes to be a disciple of Jesus Christ!

Being a disciple of Christ Matthew 4:19 Jesus called out to them, “ Come and be my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for men.” Pray After hearing how My god was beaten over and over. How could I not serve him. After hearing how my God was whipped with the cat o nine tails, how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal