Sermons on Make Today Count:

Who's Counting On You? Reach

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

The extent we’re willing to go (for the Kingdom) determines the impact we dream to have (on the Kingdom).

Who’s counting on you? Have you ever thought about that? Who’s counting on you? Who’s counting on you for support? For hope? For love? For Christ? I’ll never forget when NBA Hall of Famer (and now commentator) told the press that he wasn’t a “role ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Counting The Cost Pt 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Your value in God's eyes.

COUNTING THE COST PT2 LUKE 14 VS 25-35 Luke 14:25-35 (NLT) 25 A large crowd was following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, 26 “If you want to be my disciple, you must hate everyone else by comparison—your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even your own ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Thanksgiving That Doesn't Count

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 4, 2005

Real thanksgiving is done with the right attitude. The prayer of the Pharisee was arrogant and despising toward the Publican, therefore it did not count. This sermon was developed for a community Thanksgiving service.

The Thanksgiving that Doesn’t Count STEVE MILLER, November 23, 2004 Luke 18:9-14 (NKJV) Do you remember the television commercial for Citibank with the two ladies in the grocery store? The one puts her hand on the other’s tummy and asks when the baby is due? The woman looks at her like she’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: *other

Thanksgiving: Counting Our Blessings

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 9, 2006

thankful for the provision of salvation; thankful for the preservation of the Scriptures; thankful for the presence of the indwelling Spirit; thankful for the possibilities in supplication; thankful for the privilege of service; thankful for the partnersh

Thanksgiving: COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS Psalm 103:1-22 A man writing at the post office desk was approached by an older fellow who had a post card in his hand. The old man said, "Sir, could you please address this post card for me?" The man gladly did so, and he agreed to write a short message on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Close Don't Count

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 19, 2008

To Draw nigh to Christ is our Choice

Close Don’t Count James 4:8. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

It's Your Finish That Counts

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 4, 2005

IN LIFE, IT’S GREAT IF YOU CAN START OUT WELL, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS YOUR FINISH. DON’T LET THE RAPID RISE/SUCCESS OF OTHERS HINDER YOU FROM ACHIEVING YOUR DREAM. LET THE APOSTLE PAUL SERVE AS A GUIDE.

IT’S YOUR FINISH THAT COUNTS II TIMOTHY 4:6-8 ECCLESIATES 9:11 – RACE – SWIFT, BATTLE – MIGHTY . . . ECCLESIATES 7:8 “BETTER IS THE END OF A THING THAN THE BEGINNING THEREOF.” WONDERFUL, IF YOU CAN START OUT FINE, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS HOW YOU FINISH. GOLF – DRIVE, BUT IT’S NOT YOUR START ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Character Counts In Citizenship. Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 25, 2013

As citizens of the Kingdom of God our Christlike character is vital as a witness to his grace for His glory.

Titus 3:1-11 KJV Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Tall When It Counts Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

Stephen stood alone when it counted and became the first martyr, giving his life as a testimony.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 007 TITLE: Standing Tall When it Counts TEXT: Acts 6:8-15 INTRO: In the eighth chapter of Acts, we are introduced to a man named Stephen, which means "crown." He was a Greek speaking Jew and a deacon who became the first gospel preacher. He was full of faith and power & ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

He Was Counted Among The Rebels Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the prophecy in Isaiah 53, focusing on how Jesus, the Messiah, willingly submitted to death, was counted among rebels, and bore the sins of many, as a preparation for Easter.

We have two more weekends before Easter, which is the most important day on the Christian calendar. So we are preparing ourselves by looking at the prophecies Jesus fulfilled in Isaiah 53. The final verse of Isaiah 53 describes the unlikely circumstance that the Anointed of the Lord would find ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:12, Matthew 27:15-26, Matthew 27:37

Topics: Easter Preparation, Isaiah 53, Jesus' Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

Mother's, Make A Difference

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

As a Christian mother, you are called to make a difference, just as Christian and faithful mothers have done throughout history. I thank each of our mothers here today and wish you a very blessed Mothers Day.

Mother’s Who Make a Difference Mother’s called to bring to remembrance our faith… How are children a blessing to mothers… Things My Mother Taught Me My Mother taught me LOGIC..."If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you can’t go to the store with me. "My Mother taught me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005

Making our lives count through suffering

Suffering is something that each and everyone one of us deal everyday of our lives. Suffering comes into everyday peoples lives both great and small don’t they. Sometimes suffering comes into people’s lives and we don’t know how nor why God would allow a person to endure such a trial. Suffering can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Way In, Is All In Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 25, 2025

A message about how Jesus wants disciples and not fans and about counting the cost.

“The Way In, Is All In” Matthew 8:18-22 QUESTION – who here in this room or watching online is ready to dive into some... • ‘alive and active’ • ‘sharper than a double edge word’ • ‘judging the thoughts and attitudes of your heart and mine’ Word of God? OKAY – let’s do this! NOW - I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 14:16-23, Galatians 2:20, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make A Buck? Or Make A Difference!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2007

You can give without love, but you can never love without giving!

MAKING A BUCK? VS MAKING A DIFFERENCE! WHAT HAVE I REAPED? WHAT HAVE I SOWN TODAY? WHO HAVE I BLESSED TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. Never forget: Often hurting people will hurt others! Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of Counting The Cost) # 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022

Sometimes we hear folks in the church say, “What happened to ( ) who used to attend Church here?”

Sometimes when this question is being asked, it is being implied that perhaps something is wrong with the church. Listen, there are some folks who left churches and I believe they were justified in doing so. But there are times when people will ask, “What happened to ( ),” and it has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Shall Your Brothers Go To War While You Sit Here?

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 2, 2022

“Shall Your Brothers Go To War While You Sit Here?” In other words, will other Christians pay the price while we are secret disciples? Will others witness while we keep silent? Will others work in the church while we just obtain the benefits?

SHALL YOUR BROTHERS GO TO WAR WHILE YOU SIT HERE? Numbers 32:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man & woman were married for many years. Whenever there was a confrontation, yelling could be heard deep into the night. The old man would shout, “When I die, I will dig my way up & out of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:1-15, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God