Sermons on high cost of idolatry:

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Giles Mullen on Feb 8, 2002

Trust in Jesus; how far will your trust in Jesus Christ carry you in todays society? Will you be seen as a commited to discipleship, or like Judas--an uncommitted pretender?

COUNTING THE COST Luke 14:25-35 Counting the cost of discipleship. That is something that we don’t like to think about too often. But, everything comes at a cost. For an athlete, they must decide early in life just how serious he/she wants to become in their sport and train accordingly. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Count The Cost

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 22, 2001

The cost of following Jesus is but a faithful recognition that he comes first.

Sermon Text: Luke 14:25-33 Count The Cost! Dog owners often post signs on their property saying, “Beware of dog.” A friend of mine had one of those signs on his fence. The only problem was that his dog didn’t fit the warning. His dog was a lazy, old hound that barely moved. If anything you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Freedom in Christ is one of the churches most valuable commodities.

THE COST OF FREEDOM – Romans 14:13-23  What is one of the churches most precious comoditys? What do we stomp on with a vengence in the eyes of the world? What does the world look for and rarely seen intact in the body of Christ? UNITY John 17 ‘That they may be one even as we are one’ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 4, 2001

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free.

THE COST OF FREEDOM Ac 22:28 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was [free] born. I. THE FREEDOM HE BOUGHT A. THE CHIEF CAPTAIN WAS NOT BORN A CITIZEN OF ROME. 1. He lived in bondage. 2. He longed for something better. B. THE CHIEF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A message concerning the cost of following Jesus.

The Cost of the Cross Introduction The Curiosity of the Call Burning Bush The Chiseling of Character 40 Years The Challenge of Conviction The Lord said The Crisis of Commitment Red Sea Cul de Sac Note: I believe I have inherited a church somewhere between Egypt and the Red Sea. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

The LORD Jesus points there is a tremendous cost to following Him

“The Cost of Discipleship” Luke 9:57-62 Discipleship Is Costly Because… A. One has to COUNT the COST before following the LORD Jesus Christ. (vv. 57-58) Matthew 8:19-20; John 13:37; Philippians 2:21; Luke 14:26-33; John 6:60-66; Psalm 84:3; Proverbs 24:27; Matthew 10:22; 20:22-23; Acts 21:13; 1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007

This sermon deals with Jesus teaching about the cost of being a disciple.

MUB SEPT. 24, 2006 LUKE 14; 25;27 5Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. 27And anyone who does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Living

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 4, 2003

Jesus’ determination to go to Jerusalem became a springboard to helping His followers count the cost of their preconceived notions. What is lost when we live by our preconceived notions? 3 costs of living with preconceived notions of Jesus’ Kingdom.

THE COST OF LIVING w/Preconceived notions—Luke 9:51-56 Preconceived ideas.... American Indians—Lost land England’s 1st attempt at colonizing America—Lost Colony Blacks in Africa—Lost freedom Southerners in civil War—Lost productivity Vietnam—Lost victory Twin Towers—Lost security Took Bible & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Commitment

Contributed by Jeff Davenport on Mar 5, 2006

What is the true cost of commitment? Are you willing to pay it?

The Cost of Your Commitment Luke14:25-35 Commitment is not found in the location of your body, but instead the location of your heart. (ie. Athlete, student) Illus: In 1947, a professor at the University of Chicago was scheduled to teach an advanced seminar in astrophysics. At the time he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

This is the third message in the series on prayer. This message speaks of the cost involved with praying.

Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Jeremiah 29:13 KJV And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. l. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship That Costs

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 2, 2007

We need to get ready to worship for eternity.

March 4, 2007 Morning Worship Text: 2 Samuel 24:18-24 Subject: Worship Title: Worship That Costs In recent weeks we have been talking about worship and I have stressed to you that worship is more than just singing songs. It actually is about how you live your life. But I want to talk to you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Healing That Costs Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 29, 2006

Part 4 in series Jesus in Isaiah. This message looks at the healing ministry of Jesus, and how there is usually a price associated with healing. It asks if we’re willing to pay that price, and gives people an opportunity to come forward to receive heali

Healing that Costs Jesus in Isaiah, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 31, 2006 In late October a former student of mine – Malorie Ward, age 20 – was involved in a terrible car accident when a horse walked out onto the road where she was riding as a passenger in a vehicle. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Cost Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

THe Kingdom of God is of great worth, and it will cost you everything.

The Secret Message of Jesus July 23, 2006 The Cost of the Kingdom Matthew 13:44-46 The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl 44"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: *other

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005

July 3, 2005 Communion Meditation

In yesterday’s News-Sun, there was an article on page A9 entitled, “After 35 years in prison, man finds freedom frustrating.” It was the story of Georgia resident Junior Allen. Allen was arrested, charged, and sentenced 35 years ago for stealing a black-and-white television from an elderly woman in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

It Will Cost You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2005

A challenge to count the cost of following Jesus

Luke 14:25-26 (NLT) Great crowds were following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, [26] "If you want to be my follower you must love me more than your own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, more than your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational