Sermons on Increased Costs:

The Cost Of True Discipleship: An Exposition Of Matthew 16:21-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2020

Is it "Come and Dine" or "Come and Die" as Bonhoeffer stated about the Cost of Discilpeship?

The Call to True Discipleship: An Exposition of Matthew 16:21-28 Poor Peter! He had just had a most dramatic revelation and confession of who Jesus is. Because of this, Jesus had called him blessed. He had given Simon a new name Peter which means “stone.” Not only this, Jesus had personally given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Proverbs 16:18, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Friday Sermon: "the Cost Of Love"

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Apr 18, 2025

Today, we strip away the illusions, the comforts, and the distractions. Today, we come face-to-face with the unvarnished truth of what it took to redeem us. Good Friday isn’t pretty.

Good Friday Sermon: "The Cost of Love" --- **Opening Prayer:** Heavenly Father, we gather today at the foot of the Cross, where Your boundless love collided with the unthinkable brutality of human sin. Open our hearts and minds to the depth of Your sacrifice and the weight of this ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Following Christ | Matthew 9:35-10:42 Series

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on May 13, 2025

The cost of following Christ will involve suffering and sacrifice. It will involve love and compassion for others. It will entail persecution and opposition from others. It will demand self-denial and humility -- all of these combined -- but the reward is eternal and permanent.

I used to run for our college varsity track team and I can recall the many months of training we would undergo just to compete in a division race. Two hours running before the sun is up and two hours more before the sun goes down. It was grueling. Our coach would pound us with circuit training, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Leader Series Pt.2 "The Cost To Move” Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

As kids we played follow the leader. As Children of God, who are you following?

We are living in a time when people are looking for someone or something to follow, a mission to complete them that will give them hope and reason to dream. Look around you and listen to people they are seeking answers and direction. It doesn’t matter who you are it makes no difference if you are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23, Mark 1:16-20, James 4:8

Fear Not

Contributed by Mark Baker on Oct 27, 2008

The stock market is in chaos, the cost of living has increased greatly. 401K s have taken a big hit and many have lost a great portion of their retirement. The future seems very insecure, and in the midst of all of this, men’s hearts are failing them for

I have felt compelled in my spirit to share about the things going on. There is much happening in the worlds financial systems and in our own country right now. We are having to bail out Fannie and Freddie. The stock market is in chaos, the cost of oil and food have fluctuated all over the place. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Twitter Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 27, 2015

Following people on Twitter costs us nothing, but following Jesus Christ costs us everything.

In the digital world, it’s all about being connected. We can be connected with our smart devices and computers to over 900 social media apps. We’re familiar with Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Vine. There are others we may not be so familiar with, but in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Methodist

Passionate Commitment Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 25, 2021

A Disciple is passionately committed to Jesus Christ.

Discipleship Matters: Passionately Committed to Jesus Luke 14:25-35 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-25-2021 Fan vs Fanilow I’ve been asked if my love for Barry Manilow is real or a joke. I can assure you it is real. When I took piano lessons as a kid, one of the first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 14, 2024

The call to follow Jesus will cost us something; however, if you believe He is the Son of God, the cost is worth it!

INTRODUCTION - Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do the people say I am?" - The disciples gave the answered they gave Jesus the answers they had heard from various people. - The next thing Jesus does is make it personal when He asks, "Who do you say I am?" - Let's get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of His Service Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

To see Jesus’ service and increase our commitment

“THE WONDER OF HIS SERVICE” LUKE 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: This summer our youth are going on a mission trip to Mexico. Our youth minister, Doug and his “right hand lady” in this endeavor, Diane Sutton, wondered if they would get enough sponsors to go on a hot, dirty and hard trip like this. When I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

He Who Comes From Above

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2020

He must increase, but I must decrease.

HE WHO COMES FROM ABOVE. John 3:31-36. John’s disciples came to him with the observation, ‘The One of whom you testified is baptising, and all men come to Him’ (cf. John 3:26). ‘All men’ might have been an exaggeration, but Jesus was making more disciples than His forerunner (cf. John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Final Testmony Of John The Baptist About Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 8, 2022

He must increase, but I must decrease.

THE FINAL TESTIMONY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST ABOUT JESUS. John 3:22-36. JOHN 3:22. “After these things came Jesus and His disciples into the land of Judaea; and there He tarried with them, and baptised.” In other words, Jesus left the city and ministered in the country round about. Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going For More In 2004

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 30, 2003

This sermon addresses the costs and potential of investing more in the Kingdom for the new year. It is not year specific and addresses basic costs of powerful investment.

Going For More in 2004 Colossians 1: 1-14 Let me ask you a question. How many of you believe today that Hughesville Friends Church has maxed out. We are just doing everything that can be done to fulfill the great commission of Christ. We have accomplished our mission and vision ¡V and now it¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Surpassing Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 9, 2015

God abundantly supplies so that we having been blessed can in turn bless others which results in everyone blessing God. The grace of Christian giving pours the blessings of God on all involved, the giver, the recipient, those concerned, & God.

2 CORINTHIANS 9: 8-15 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE SURPASSING GRACE OF GOD [Psalms 112] Christian giving always rebounds with multiplied blessings for the giver. But not only is the giver blessed, the recipient is also. With so many unselfish blessings flowing around, thankfulness and glory ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Garden

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 3, 2025

Our lives, our hearts, are where God wants to plant the things that will grow into something beautiful where He will be honored.

Alba 3-2-2024 GOD'S GARDEN I Corinthians 3:1-8 When you hear the words “God's Garden” it is likely that you will think of The Garden of Eden. Genesis chapter one describes it as a beautiful place until people messed it up. So God had made a plan to grow a people who could be what He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is "Great Gain" For You?

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 18, 2003

Challenge your congregation to have contentment by increasing godliness in their lives.

1 Timothy 6:3-10 PRAY ILL: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out his heart to God. Over time the paths to these places became well worn. As a result, if one of these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10, Proverbs 19:23

Denomination: Baptist