Sermons on Increased Costs:

The £50 Word – Thank You

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 5, 2025

How often do you say thank you? It is so easy to take something or someone for granted when we should be grateful and all we have to do is say thank you. To say thanks doesn't cost anything but it means the world in gratitude.

THE £50 WORD – Thank YOU The Autumn is a wonderful time of the year – the changing colour of the leaves on the trees, the gathering of fruit and crops, all is safely gathered in. And if ever there was a theme for all this when we give thanks for the fruits of the earth we think of Harvest; a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 17:1-19

Sermon # 35 - The Marks Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 19, 2023

What are the significant characteristics of a true disciple of Jesus? Here’s a sermon that will help us examine ourselves to see if we are one of those committed

The great commission of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 28:18-20, “When Jesus came near, he spoke to them. He said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 3:14-15, Luke 10:1, Luke 14:26, Luke 14:27, Luke 14:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Go! And Follow: Encountering Jesus In The Gospel Of Luke Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025

Luke writes with precision, compassion, and detail. Luke wants us to be certain. Certain about Jesus. Certain about salvation. Certain about the Gospel.

Go! And Follow: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke Introduction Church, let me begin with a picture. Imagine you’re walking through a gallery filled with portraits of Jesus. Each portrait is beautiful, each shows Him in a slightly different light. Matthew paints Jesus as the promised King. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:3-4, Luke 19:10, Luke 9:23, Luke 23:42-43, Romans 10:9, Daniel 7:13-14, Exodus 29:38-39, Isaiah 53:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping In Step With Christ

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007

What is the cost of discipleship? It’s free! Jesus calls us to follow Him and then gives us the tools we need to do so. We keep in step with Christ when we allow the Holy Spirit to put our lives into order...into Christian order, as believers.

Keeping In Step With God Readings: Galatians 5:1,13-25 Luke 9:57-62 Stephen Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Fifth Sunday After Pentecost, July 1, 2007 Have you completely committed your life to Jesus? I mean, completely? Have you ever thought of what it “costs” to completely turn ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Samson: Sidelined By Sin, Pt 3 By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 10, 2004

Success lies not in achieving what you aim at but in aiming at what you ought to achieve. Samson missed the mark. His aim was his pleasures. It cost him the ultimate sacrifice, his life. It’s easy to see ourselves through his mistakes. Let’s examine it to

Introduction The name Samson comes from the Hebrew word meaning "strong" His life was to be an example of strength and honor. We can divide his life into three equal parts: 1. His Conception 2. His Calling 3. His Corruption When all is said and done, Samson was sidelined by sin. He was to be an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah — Reject! (Promises, Promises) Series

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Dec 2, 2005

Jephthah tasted being a Reject, then a Spare Tire. He craved for Acceptance, got it, then Oops, he made a foolish vow. Worse, he kept it! His daughter willingly devoted herself whatever the cost. She rejoiced in his victory. Vow, but vow wisely. Vo

Jephthah stood at the door of his wilderness house. He had things pretty well fixed up, like he wanted them. After all, there was a day he would have liked to live in town, but that had been impossible. You see, it was because of his mother. The Bible says his mother was a harlot. Some ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Holiness

Following Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 22, 2009

When we consider what Christ desires from us we feel uneasy. Our relationship with Him affects all our other relationships ... For some of us these demands may seem too hard to achieve. We are afraid of whole-hearted obedience to Christ will cost us.

Opening illustration: S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, "Are you a leader?" Being both honest and conscientious, she wrote, "No," and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trouble Maker (Nlt)

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a troublemaker? Are you a trouble maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To stay away from disobediences and idolatries at all cost. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 18:18 (NLT) 18 “I have made no troub

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a troublemaker? Are you a trouble maker? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To stay away from disobediences and idolatries at all cost. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 18:18 (NLT) 18 “I have made no trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “You and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Against All Odds (Revival At A Funeral)

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Jun 16, 2019

Against all odds, true followers of Jesus will follow after Him. Don't count the costs. We'll learn 5 ways that we can serve Christ. Even though the world may reject me; I'll follow Him.

Against All Odds Scripture Reference: Mark 5:21-43 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on June 16, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson To all the Father’s among us, Happy Father’s Day. This morning take your Word of God and turn with me to the 5th Chapter of the Book of Mark. Even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Things You Can Become That...

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 17, 2015

"Seven things you can become" - These are good things you want to be "That don't necessarily cost money" So we can afford to develop them "That can help meet the needs of others" - And that is important!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SEVEN THINGS YOU CAN BECOME THAT DON'T NECESSARILY COST MONEY, THAT CAN HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF OTHERS This sermon is one where the title is much longer than usual. But I think we'll get some good out of it. Let's start by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Romans 12:5-8, John 1:41-42, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Necessity Of Humility

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 23, 2025

All to often in the business world we thrive to succeed at all costs - I want to be the best! Sometimes we do this at the expense of others and we know this is wrong. Jesus taught us what we should be like with other people and how important humility is in our daily lives.

The necessity of Humility LUKE 14:7-11 In this morning’s reading from St Luke’s gospel JESUS chooses a homely illustration to point to an eternal truth and perhaps a hard lesson for us to learn let alone practice! Those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-11, John 13:1-17

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 26 – God’s Deliverance From The Lowest Pit And Jeremiah’s Persecution - Chapter 3:55-57 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 22, 2025

Jeremiah experienced terrible times through persecution from officials and king. He prayed to the Lord for help and relief and he was heard and answered. This message today begins with the cry to God that came from the lowest pit. Jesus, David and Jonah also cried from the depths.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 26 – GOD’S DELIVERANCE FROM THE LOWEST PIT AND JEREMIAH’S PERSECUTION - CHAPTER 3:55-57 In the last message we were studying the descriptive verses depicting the suffering experienced by Jeremiah, but in language that could have applied also to the survivors who ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:55, Jeremiah 37:15-16, Jeremiah 38:6, Psalm 69:14, Hebrews 12:2, Revelation 5:11-12, Lamentations 3:56, Jeremiah 39:11-14, Lamentations 3:57, Jeremiah 2:37, Jeremiah 38:17-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pauline's Imitation Of Jesus' Intercession

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Apr 22, 2006

The Intercessor does not say, " I’m such a nice guy that you aught to heed my appeal" nor does He say, "The sinners obeyed sometimes in some things so remember those times". The cost for sine is mandatory death (Rom. 6:23). That was the required price Jes

Theme: Pauline’s imitation of Jesus’ intercession Scripture: Philemon 1:17 By: Nche Sam Takoh Paul as an example or figure of Jesus Christ is considered as an advocate, and intercessor who pleads on behalf of his kindred. This is typical in the case of Onesimus in Philemon 1:17, a representative ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Anywhere But Nineveh

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 29, 2018

God has a Nineveh for every one of us -- a place we don't want to go; a command we don't want to obey. Going to Nineveh is unpopular, it will cost us, it doesn't make sense and it's hard. But God's purpose in dealing with us is to save many souls.

ANYWHERE BUT NINEVEH Jon. 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A city slicker pulled up to a farmhouse. He saw a farmer's wife on the front porch. 2. He pointed down the road; "Can I get to Quincy that way?" "Yep." "How far is it?" "25,000 miles!" 3. "What?" How far is it the other way?" "3 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Much Are You Willing To Give Up? Series

Contributed by Jeremy Meier on May 3, 2013

We’ll be going through the 9th chapter of Luke discussing two different types of people: those who put Jesus as their top priority and those who don’t. For those that chose to put Jesus as their priority, we’re also going to talk about the cost of follow

Luke 9:57-62 57As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." 59He said to another man, "Follow me." But the man replied, "Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational