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  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Counting The Righteous

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,414 views

    Does one bad apple really spoil the bunch? Can one good apple redeem the bad bunch?

    There is in our culture an ancient yet conventional piece of wisdom. It is so ancient that it was part of the teachings of ancient Israel, but it is so conventional, that it was taught to all of us by our grade school and Sunday school teachers. Our 3rd grade teacher probably put it to us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2019
     | 3,975 views

    Discipleship is not for the faint of heart.

    Counting The Cost Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed on Easter Sunday. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, The man replied, "You need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 31, 2022
     | 2,441 views

    One that calls himself a follower of Jesus is not necessarily a follower of Jesus.

    Count the Cost Luke 14:25-33 Jesus never promised that following Him is easy. Again and again, he told all who would listen that discipleship might cost them everything, even their lives. This morning’s passage from Luke 14:25-33 is one of these passages. What does it really mean to be a follower ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,942 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Character Counts!

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,504 views

    Don't forget who you are: a child of the King!

    He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. The unstated premise of this verse is that personal security is great blessing. It is a blessing to be able face the world directly, hold your head up high, and not be burdened by the worry of regularly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    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

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    Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,852 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nothing Else Matters Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,753 views

    Philippians 3 challenges us with the truth that everything else in our lives is rubbish compared to what we have in Christ.

    In the end, nothing else matters except God. In the end, nothing else matters except God. What do you think when you hear that? In my year seven classes at school we’ve started the Christian Studies programme by looking at the theme, "What’s important in my life", and ultimately seeing where God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Choice That Counts

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,590 views

    Joshua lays before the children of Israel the only choice that counts and commends to them by personal example in Joshua 24:14-15.

    “The Choice That Counts” Joshua 24:14-15 I. It is a POSITIVE choice. (v. 14) Deuteronomy 10:12; 1 Samuel 12:24; Genesis 17:1 A. To do what is RIGHT (v. 14a) “Now therefore fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and in truth” Job 28:28; Proverbs 9:10; Psalm 111:10; Psalm 130:4; Acts 9:31; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,423 views

    A look at the cost of following Jesus.

    Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: To Count The Cost February 17, 2002 Luke 14:25-35 Introduction: Ill-commercials for products -build up products -add bonus products/ features -then "How much would you expect to pay?" -finally "Just 3 easy payments of $$$" -car/truck ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,755 views

    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

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    Everybody Counts

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 4, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,963 views

    To stress that everyone matters to God!

    I think it is time that we settle this issue once and for all. I mean we have talked about it and visited this conversation many times before and it is time we clear the air and move on. Everybody and I do mean everybody counts! Your neighbors may not know your name, and you may have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 23, 2022
     | 2,647 views

    Jesus did not sugarcoat it when He was pointing out that following Him would not be a bed of roses! Being a disciple could not be and cannot be taken lightly because being a disciple is to be totally committed!

    COUNTING THE COST Text: Luke 9:57 -62 Luke 9:57  As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58  And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Richard Hall avatar

    Making My Life Count

    Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,598 views

    Dealing with the call to holy living

    MAKING MY LIFE COUNT 1ST PETER 1:13-23 Proverbs 14:34, ¡§Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people¡¨ Sometimes it is easy to be overwhelmed by the thought of how small and unimportant one person is when contemplating national events. How can my desire to live a holy life ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    From Nothing To Something PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,066 views

    This sermon explores our identity as God's chosen people, the significance of being a spiritual priesthood, and living according to God's plan. Key

    Good morning, family! It's so good to see all of you gathered here today. We're about to get into something really special, something that's at the heart of our faith and our relationship with God. It's all about understanding our spiritual priesthood, the significance of being chosen by God, and ...read more

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