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  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    The Cost Of Being Pentecostal Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Aug 2, 2006
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     | 3,430 views

    Being lead by the Holy Spirit always comes with a price.

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #7 “The Cost of Being Pentecostal” Acts 4:1-22 Being led by the Holy Spirit always comes with a price. The cost of being Pentecostal is what this lesson is about. The lame man being healed now causes an even greater stir among the religious leaders. Vs. 1 -2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Call, The Cost And The Calm

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2006
    based on 148 ratings
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    In the life of Christ we learn what our relationship to God should mean to us.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man was driving home from work one evening when he suddenly realized that it was his daughter’s birthday and he hadn’t yet bought her a gift. So, the man rushed off to the nearest toy store and asked the sales clerk, "How much is that Barbie in the window?" The sales clerk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Nov 2, 2006
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    We tend to forget the cost of Discipleship and this is a reminder of what Christ expets of us to follow Him

    Now, I don’t endorse his political objectives, but I have always admired one thing about Jesse Jackson B his slogan "Keep your eyes on the prize," which he used during his unsuccessful run for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president of the United States in 1988. I mention this because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will It Cost You

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 27, 2008
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    Sermon focuses on our ability to make different choices as we prepare to enter into a new year.

    What Will It Cost You? Scripture: Luke 14:27, 28, 33; Romans 6:1-11 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “What Will It Cost You?” This Thursday, should we live to see it, will begin a new year and 2008 will close. We witnessed things in 2008 that we did not see in previous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost And Benefits Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 25, 2010
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    A disciple is not simply one who merely changes moral behavior in regards to the teachings of Jesus Christ, but in response to God’s work in him or her seeks a fundamental shift toward the ethics of Jesus Christ in every way.

    Sept 5, 2010 The Cost and Benefits of Discipleship Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for this sermon is Luke 14:25-27, 33 Let’s read it again. The Cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 9, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
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    There is a cost to be paid for everything we do in life, even in our spiritual lives. We explore this concept using King Jehoshaphat and his decision to turn the battle over to God and let God fight it for him.

    Last week, we spoke about our having problems and how those problems will undermine our walk with Christ if we let them. I reminded you of just how important it is to stay on top of the storms in your life, and that you can only do that by fully relying, not on yourself, but on Jesus Christ to ...read more

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    Counting The Cost Of Worship

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 6, 2008
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    Worship should be the most natural aspect of a Christian’s life.

    Title: Counting The Cost Of Worship Text: John 12:1-8 Introduction James Michener, writing in his book, The Source, tells the story of a man named Urbaal, who was a farmer living about 2200 B.C. He worshiped two gods, one a god of death, the other a goddess of fertility. One day, the temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Being Chosen Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
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    Peter encourages Christians by reminding them that regardless of what the world would throw they, having tasted the sweetness of God, are to be a different people.

    ILLUSTRATION: What Influence Do You Have on Others? A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ago, but I don’t know where I am." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Stuart Webb on Oct 23, 2007
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    ’When the warm fuzzies end’. When we first meet Jesus we experience the warmth and unconditional Love of God.But as we grow in God we are confronted by the challenging call to discipleship. This requires laying down our selfish desires and doing Gods will

    The Cost of following Jesus Luke 14:25-35 (New International Version - UK) Large crowds were travelling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Paying The Cost To Not Be The Boss

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
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    Jesus demonstrates for us that there is a difference between salvation and discipleship.

    Other Scripture used: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Philemon 1-20 Psalm 1 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) I. Intro God’s definitely got ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Cost Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 30,076 views

    We all want our churches to grow but have we actually considered the cost?

    Well it’s been a year. Hardly seems possible in some ways and yet on the other hand it seems like we’ve been here forever. Now understand that while we have only been here for a year in this church building this church body has been in existence since six of us started meeting in our living room ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Giving Till It Costs Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on May 29, 2008
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    Our giving should not be cheap or second hand. David exemplifies the principle of giving of our selves as a part of the gift.

    Giving till it costs 2 Samuel 24:18-25 David’s personal sacrifice strongly underscored his humility. It was David’s humility as well as his actions that brought about the restoration he sought. The situation was grim. But it is hard for us to imagine why it was grim. David had counted the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Cost Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
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    We often think of Jesus as being the Prince of Peace. So what did He mean when He said He came to bring a sword?

    Let me ask you something… when you think about Jesus, what are some characteristics that come to mind? PARTICIPATION (Loving, gentle, kind, forgiving…) That’s the Jesus most of us think about. That’s the Lord and God we want to know… one who’s compassionate, caring, understanding, generous. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Real Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,436 views

    What is the cost of really being a disciple of Jesus? Is discipleship worth the great cost?

    “The Cost of Discipleship” Introduction: I don’t like to shop one bit, but whenever I do any shopping I want to make sure that the product I buy is worth the cost. Sometimes you have to make decisions. I have learned one thing through my shopping experiences. Cheaper is not always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Win At Any Cost?

    Contributed by Derek Richard on Jun 21, 2003
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    Is it worth making our private issues public if it means leaving behind a bad testimony for the church?

    “Win At Any Cost?” I Corinthians 6:1-11 Introduction: Read Text – I Corinthians 6:1-11 Illustration – “2002 MLB All-Star Game Blunder” In less then a month major league baseball is going to have their mid-summer classic (the All-Star game). The all-star game is full of great moments: • 1989 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ