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  • Abiodun Adeniyi avatar

    The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 1, 2008
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    what it cost you to be Christian

    THE COST OF THE CROSS Years ago when I was in the College, accommodation on campus was very scarce. It was very difficult to get accommodated throughout one’s study period. But no sooner I stepped into the University that I learnt from “satellites’ that it was possible to get accommodated ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
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    To help us understand that with freedom there comes a cost.

    Title: The Cost of Freedom Theme: To help us understand that with freedom there comes a cost. Text: Opening Quote In remembrance of what we are celebrating today let me read you this quote from Jowett," Liberty was infinitely precious to our fathers, because it bore the marks of sacrifice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007
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    An overview of what discipleship: Where do i begin, What is required and What do i have to lose?

    INTRO: I heard a story once about a pig and a chicken walking past a church where the sign read, “Help us to feed the hungry”. The chicken suggested to the pig that maybe they can help by pitching in some eggs and bacon. The pig responded, “Easy for you to say, your part requires just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007
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    To be a desciple of christ we need to be willing to risk everything for Him

    The cost of discipleship Matthew 10:1-42 (NIV) Question: What is the cost of discipleship? What is it that we are really supposed to do? Where do we say ok Jesus that is asking too much? What part of ourselves can we keep and still have God in our lives. What are the rules to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Scott Cody avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Scott Cody on Jul 3, 2007
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    A challenge for disciples to follow Jesus, even when his path leads away from our sense of security, responsibility and identiy.

    a. Lesson Intro i. Are you a follower or a leader? A young girl was applying to an Ivy League college with great anticipation. That is until she came to the question, “Are you a leader?” She agonized over the question for a while and finally told the truth. “No” she wrote, “I am not a leader.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Costs Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 9, 2007
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    While traveling to Jerusalem, a Samaritan village refuses to welcome Jesus and his disciples. Instead of judgment, Jesus demonstrates to his followers overwhelming compassion and reminds us of how he moves in our lives.

    Luke 9:51-62 “Love Costs” INTRODUCTION The stories that we have of Jesus give us snapshots of Jesus, his life and his ministry. Snapshots are powerful communicators. They can, however, limit the information they convey, or massage it. We only see the story that is contained within the frame ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Johnston avatar

    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
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    A great "back to school" message for youth. You ever take a trip without figuring out how much gas it’s going to take you? Of course not. Then why don’t we count the cost for serving God?

    Counting the Cost Luke 14:27-30 27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? 29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nicky Evans avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 20, 2011
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    While salvation is a free gift, there is a cost in following Jesus.

    For over a year now we've been studying the Scriptures and looking at the 'basics' of Christianity. We went through 1 John asking the question 'Is It Real' and measuring ourselves up against the tests found throughout that book designed for the purpose of judging whether or not our faith in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Cost Of Love Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011
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    Love is free to those who receive it, but it can cost the giver a great deal.

    Acts 7:55-60 “The Cost of Love” INTRODUCTION There’s an old saying, “One person’s trash is another’s treasure.” How true this is. This fact of life is what fuels garage sales, thrift stores, and institutions like Goodwill and St Vincent de Paul. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Evaluating The Cost Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
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    Following Jesus is not easy, be ready for the long haul

    35. Who is Jesus? May 08st, 2011 (Mother’s Day) Evaluating the Cost Happy Mother’s day to all of our moms, we have a really special text for you today as we continue in our series through the gospel of Luke. Grace is free. Salvation is expensive. We spend a lot of time in the church ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2011
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    Have you counted the cost?

    "counteth the cost…consulteth whether he be able ” Luke 14:25-28 I. THE TERMS FOR WHICH HE SOUGHT (Luke 14:26,27) A. He wanted FIDELITY TO HIS PERSON (14:26) B. He wanted IDENTITY WITH HIS PURPOSE (14:27) II. THE TASK TO WHICH HE SENT (Luke 14:28-32) A. Jesus spoke of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Cost Of The Forgery Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
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    Biblical community wasn’t always perfect...

    The Cost of the Forgery Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Our faith journey is a shared journey as well as an individual journey. This fall we have been on a shared journey of experiencing Biblical community – of building relationships where we can live out Jesus’ new command of John 13:34: “Love one another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010
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    Jesus warned us to “count the cost” (Luke 14:25-33) of discipleship.

    Count The Cost 03/01/09 AM Text: Ephesians 5:15 - 17 (NASB) Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Introduction Comic Non-Sequitur by Wiley ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bramwell Hayes avatar

    Count The Cost!

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 1, 2008
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    Grace is free, but discipleship costs. Are we prepared to pay?

    We see adverts all over the place, promising low prices and amazing deals on all sorts of things and products. But on closer examination many of these so-called bargains are to so cheap after all because there are all sorts of hidden extras that have to be paid for. Often the quoted price is a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    It Costs To Be A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 6, 2015
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    The analysis of following Jesus in Luke 14:25-35 shows us what is involved in following Jesus.

    Scripture On his journey to Jerusalem from Galilee, Jesus often engaged in controversy with the Jewish leadership, most often the Pharisees (cf. Luke 11:37-54; 13:31-14:24). But now in Luke 14:25, Jesus returns to address the crowds. In doing so, he clarified what is involved in following him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed