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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Counting The Cost Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,898 views

    Jesus said that if we are thinking about following Him, then we should first add up the cost. If we have not considered the task ahead of time, then we may give up; and when this happens, it is a bad testimony to the world.

    This evening’s message is entitled, “Counting the Cost,” and it’s taken from a passage of Scripture that is sometimes called, “The Cost of Discipleship.” When Jesus spoke about the cost of discipleship He incorporated two parables to illustrate His point. One parable speaks of a tower builder and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,940 views

    A sermon on finances and stewardship from Luke 14:25-33, especially vs. 28-30 (Outline and material adapted from a transcript of a message by Gene Appel with Willow Creek)

    HoHum: Pass out Children’s Bulletins From Sermon4Kids at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/count_the_cost.html How many of you would like to play the piano? Wait! Not so fast! Before you raise your hand and say "yes" to that question, let's see what it would cost to be able to play the piano and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Character Counts

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010
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     | 4,291 views

    Building Character ❶. Be Committed ❷. Be Available ❸. Be Content ❹. Be Genuine

    - What’s Underneath? - Tiger Woods the world's No. 1 golfer - Woods on Friday (2/19/10) apologized for cheating on his wife - We are captivated by speed & precision in the Olympics rather than character - What’s under the paint? - Is that real wood or a vainer? - Go deeper than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Kids Count

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,475 views

    Communion Meditation for June 1, 2008 and Kids and Teens Celebration Day

    About four years ago a group of people here in Noble County decided that there needed to be an event for kids to learn about important things like government, the arts, and community. As a result, they created Kid City and it will be held again this year at our county fairground on Saturday, August ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Down For The Count Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 15, 2016
     | 5,337 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger". Look at a summary of the battle between God and Satan and God's victory.

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger [#5] DOWN FOR THE COUNT Hebrews 2:11-18 Introduction: Have you ever watched a wrestling or a boxing match? When I was a kid, I enjoyed trying all of the great moves I saw on my brother. We fought constantly and many times it looked like a wrestling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Life's Greatest Goal

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,856 views

    This sermon examines the phrase "do it all for the glory of God." (I Cor. 10:31)

    What are your life goals? There are many possibilities. We set life goals either consciously or unconsciously. We set goals in areas such as: income, sports, homes, business, exercise family and the like. There are many worthy goals we might consider. Today, I submit to you that there is one goal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022
     | 2,428 views

    One of the things that we are impressed by today, is numbers.

    When we drive down the highway and see a lot of cars in the parking lot of a restaurant, we assume that it is a great place to eat. Many of us would admit that we have eaten at places where the parking lot was filled with cars, but we were not impressed with the food or the service. We make that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    What Makes God Sick

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020
     | 3,045 views

    Does your life and your church make God sick?

    Isaiah 1:1-20 Scripture Reading Revelation 3:14-19 Proposition: You Must Repent of Your Sins! I. Because your sin will be publicized! 1-4 A. The preacher knows. 1 B. The World knows. 2-4 II. Because You Cannot Stand the Reaping! 5-9 A. There is no comfort! 5,6 B. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    To Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,072 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

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 9, 2022
     | 2,965 views

    Paul's Attitude, Paul's Charge, Paul's Purpose, Paul's Energy

    Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 1:24-29 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-08-2022 Freedom! [Brave Heart Clip 3:50 - 5:50] On August 23, 1305 William Wallace was arrested and tried, he was stripped naked, dragged through the streets, hung until he almost died. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,437 views

    THAT THERE IS COST AND COMMITMENT IN LIVING FOR GOD.

    COUNTING THE COST Luke 14:28-30 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 foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Giving That Counts Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 27, 2018
     | 4,909 views

    From Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, we can discover and learn three qualities of a successful giver. Successful givers are generous. Successful givers have a positive attitude about giving. And successful givers are secure.

    It had been a hard winter in the Rockies. The snow piled deeper and deeper. The temperature dropped below zero and stayed there. The rivers froze. People were suffering. After a long, hard day, a rescue team in a helicopter saw a cabin nearly submerged in the snow as they were returning to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Stand And Be Counted

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2008
     | 4,627 views

    At a church-sponsored rally for census involvement. Census taking may seem invasive, but the information leads toward justice; God is able to use the census for His purposes; and it reminds us of the vast task of redemption to which we are called.

    When Rev. Gray asked me to preach, the answer was easy. I am just about always ready to preach! You know how it is with preachers, especially Baptists: we can come up with a Scripture to cover all occasions, we have an opinion about everything, and we believe that everybody is waiting to hear our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Righteous

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 12, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,107 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

  • John Williams III avatar

    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 23, 2022
     | 2,446 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