Sermons on Low Cost:

The Ecstasy Before The Agony

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2024

Religious excitement does not necessarily translate into spiritual worship. Rather, the one following Jesus must guard against being turned aside by that which appears good. Remember that good is enemy of the best.

“The large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!’ And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Five Marks Of A Real Disciple Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

Jesus gives us five vivid images teaching us lessons about discipleship and the total commitment it requires

Five Marks of a Real Disciple Luke 14:25-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The main job Jesus left us to do was to make disciples. There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline. A Russian comedian, Yakov ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Real Disciple?

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Dec 11, 2010

There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marks Of The True Church: Holiness Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 10, 2024

Our Lord prayed that His followers would be sanctified, made holy. The Father heard His request and has granted Jesus was He asked.

“I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Someone To Talk About Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 18, 2003

We must courageously speak about Jesus.

WE HAVE SOMEONE TO TALK ABOUT Acts 3:11-26 S: Courage Th: Walk with Spiritual Courage Pr: WE MUST COURAGEOUSLY SPEAK ABOUT JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Facts TS: We will find in our study of Acts 3:11-26 three facts that show why we must courageously speak about Jesus. The _____ fact is… I. HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Extravagance Of Christian Love

Contributed by Mason Booth on Mar 16, 2002

What does Christian love look like?

If interested please e-mail at MasonBooth@aol.com for a powerpoint presentation The Extravagance of Christian Love I. Introduction A. Mark 14.3-9 B. Society’s Understanding of Love II. The Cost of Love A. This type of love is extravagant B. This type of love is sacrificial C. This type of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

"Ho!"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 12, 2006

Isaiah cried out for attention because he had a very encouraging invitation to convey. Then Jesus came (John 7:37,38) and gave the invite in Person.

“Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And delight ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

When The Chips Are Down-Gambling & The Bible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005

Biblical principles and scriptures which contradict the concept of gambling. Powerpoint at website.

When the Chips are Down—Gambling & the Bible Acts 19:21-29; 1 Timothy 6:9-6:18 ; Col. 3:2 Powerpoint and formatted sermon at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenChipsAreDown.html The Governor’s budget speech this week left some unanswered questions about gambling expansion. Dozens of bills are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

God's Masterpieces

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

What has created us in Christ Jesus to do good works.

What would you say is the greatest of God’s masterpieces? I suppose people would give many different answers to that question. Many would say that God’s greatest masterpiece is the sunset that paints the evening sky or the millions of stars that twinkle so beautifully each night. Others might ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

When Conflict Contends With Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

How to work towards forgiveness and reconciliation among Christians in community

Beginning a new series today… “You Asked For it”… Desire is to let God speak to some of the needs that you help identify… either because topics that you find challenging… or needs that you are facing. Explain: Some of the top most noted themes are being developed into series that will follow the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bringing Gifts Of Glory Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

WHEN THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS IS UNWRAPPED IT CHALLENGES US TO BRING GIFTS OF GLORY.

Bringing Gifts of Glory December 26, 2010 Matthew 2:1-11 2010 Hot Christmas Gifts Christmas is past and like every year, a list was compiled of the hottest Christmas Gifts of the season. We start counting down; so here you go... Number 10 - Nintendo Wii Wii slips down the list from last year, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Old Is New Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 28, 2009

John shows us another way we can analyze if we or others in the church are doing well in our Christian walk - love.

This is a true story. Paul and William decided that they really wanted to become godly men. So they started meeting with one another to pray and encourage one another; they even set goals for themselves and their behavior, and were accountable to each other. At one point Paul decided that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day - Being Dad

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 16, 2013

A sermon to challenge the men in my church to what they ought to be as men of God.

"Father's Day -- Being Dad" 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing The Call Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

As we resume the study of the book of Acts, The Apostle Paul is in the spotlight for most of the remainder of the book. In Acts 16 we meet some new and key figures for the church, Timothy, Lyddia and we learn about the need in Macedonia. At each turn we see Paul pursuing the call.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 1 JUNE 9, 2019 Acts 16:1-15 How To Pursue The Call of Jesus OUTLINE YOU MUST. . . Know the cost Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. A disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. He was well spoken ...read more

Denomination: Other

God’s Divine Disruption Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 18, 2023

The God’s call is always a divine disruption. Salvation, discipleship, and service will disrupt your normal activities and redirect your life. It is life changing, redirecting, lonely, scary, but totally worth it!

Sermon: God’s Divine Disruption Scripture: Acts 9: 1-18 Saul’s Conversion “Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest. 2 He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18, Acts 9:17-22, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:5-6, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist