Sermons about Loyalty Costs Us

The Price Of Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2014

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There is a price to be paid for the gift of faith, at least inconvenience.

Thursday of Easter Week 2014 Lumen Fidei Today from the Acts of the Apostles we hear a snippet of the earliest kerygma of the apostles. It’s pretty stout. Peter is preaching to people who have just seen him heal–by the power of Jesus the Messiah–a man who could not walk. And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Catholic

Take Up Your Cross Daily Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

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Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of giving up that which is of little value in order to gain that which is of great value

In the movie, “A Knight’s Tale”, the main character, a commoner named William Thatcher, travels to Paris to a cathedral to attempt to prove his love for a noblewoman named Jocelyn. But Jocelyn turns the tables on him by asking William to do something to prove his love for her that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 6, 2013

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Real discipleship is demanding. It takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ.

Title: No Ifs, Ands or Buts! Text: Luke 9:59-62 Thesis: Real discipleship is demanding… it takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment. Introduction I mentioned last week that author, Eric Weiner, described himself as a “Confusionist” when it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keys To Steadfastness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

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Many people proclaim their loyalty but steadfast people are hard to find.

Keys to Steadfastness (Acts 21:1-14) 1. Paul’s steadfastness serves as an inspiration and a challenge for any person who contemplates just settling for second best. ILlustration:Consider the postage stamp: Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. Josh ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Question We Should Ask Every Day

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 27, 2022

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The question is the one St. Paul asked. Did my actions today proclaim the presence of Christ, and His desire that all men be saved? Or did it not?

Saturday of the 30th Week in Course 2022 “To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” St. Paul had a blinding revelation on the road to Damascus, an encounter with the risen Lord Jesus that turned his life completely topsy-turvy and started him on a perilous road that would take him all over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-26, Psalm 42:2-5, Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Day I Got The Call

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008

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Your faith will be tested by this world, so learn how deep it runs. How far will will you follow Jesus? What kind of follower are you?

The phone rings. I answer it only to hear something I never thought I would. Shock overtook my senses before I could even say a word. All I could say was, “What?” I will never forget that one day when the last straw fell and all the strength I had dissolved instantly into complete nothingness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Road With Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019

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The Rich young ruler was a good guy looking for the finishing touches on his life to secure eternal life. When he couldn't find this on his own he turns to Jesus for an answer.

On the Road with Jesus: The Rich Young Ruler Luke 18:18-27 March 24, 2019 As we get closer to Easter, Jesus begins to get a little closer to Jerusalem. Because it wasn’t yet his time, Jesus had stayed away from Jerusalem. The more Jesus taught and healed the more attention he garnered. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30, Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-29

Denomination: Friends

Counting The Cost - Following Jesus Luke 14: 25-35

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 6, 2016

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This message looks at the challenge of following Jesus. It considers the nature of discipleship and how it is inseparable from being a Christian.

Counting the Cost - Following Jesus Luke 14: 25-35 Introduction We live in an era where Christianity has been simplified to a form of ‘easy believism’. There is the option of having Jesus as your Saviour without Him being your Lord. But this was not what Jesus taught. The call to being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consecrated For Divine Purpose Romans 12:1-2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 9, 2024

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The call to consecration is not merely a religious act but a transformational process where we yield ourselves completely to God. Let us explore this theme through Scripture, exegesis, and the insights of renowned Christian authors and preachers.

Consecrated for Divine Purpose Romans 12:1-2 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey of understanding and renewal as we delve into the concept of consecration—a season of setting ourselves apart for God's divine purpose. The call to consecration is not merely a religious act but a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Timothy 2:21, Mark 8:34-35, Galatians 2:20, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:15-16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Wants Us

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

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This is a Christmas sermon indicating the real meaning of Christmas is that God wants us.

God Wants Us 12/19/1999 Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Text John 1:1-18 Think for a moment of a person you truly love. Suppose you had a large sum of money fall to you out of the sky, and a voice said, use this to buy that person a Christmas gift. Now would you think, "what’s the worse possible ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Angels Among Us Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 28, 2014

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All of us can tell stories of near death experiences. I’ve always thought that there were angels watching over us, keeping us safe, out of harms way.

Giant Mysteries Series “Angels Among Us” (Inspired by Ron Philip’s book Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth) May 11, 2014 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Each of us could tell our own incredible story of something that happened to us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:5

Denomination: Baptist

God Uses Thorns Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 10, 2009

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God calls us to accept, own and use our thorns to extend His grace to others.

GOD USES THORNS Years ago in the northeastern United States codfish was a big commercial business. There is a market for eastern cod all over, especially on the West Coast. The demand posed a problem to the shippers. At first they froze the cod, then shipped them elsewhere, but the freezing took ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 11:1-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power Of Doing Good

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

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Every Christian has a responsibility to do good for the sake of the Kingdom.

Acts 10:38 KJV How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Matthew 5:16 KJV Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Best Use

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

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Since God made everything good – even sin – our job is less to “avoid bad” than it is to seek the good, and glorify God with it.

Title: It’s Best Use Text: Romans 1:18-25 FCF: Since God made everything good – even sin – our job is less to “avoid bad” than it is to seek the good, and glorify God with it. Intro: Why, do you suppose, that an all-powerful and all-loving God would let there be sin? If he is both all powerful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Used By God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 12, 2018

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How to Be Used by God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – Dec. 9, 2018

How to Be Used by God Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – Dec. 9, 2018 Intro Last Sunday… was the start of launching into a new season. Launching into the Gospel of Luke…. Encountering Jesus Launching into Advent season…Luke offers us what we could call the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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