Sermons on pay the price:

Reap The Reward

Contributed by Richard Crow on Nov 2, 2002

When God calls us to Count the Cost and to Pay the Price, He has a Reward awaiting us. We should be anxious to Reap His Reward!!

Reap the Reward Philippians 3:17-21 September 15, 2002 Illust: Playing house as a kid. Boy recited “In the name of the Father, and the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the republic for which it stands” This gives us a good idea of the what the term “dual citizenship” means. As Christians, we are in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 1 Acts 1:12-14; 2:41 10 days they waited for the promised Spirit to come. When the fire of God fell on those believers and the wind of God blew across their hearts as the spirit of God came down and inhabited His new temple…3k heard the gospel and were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of A Secure Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2009

Peace is secured if a nation will repent, think realistically, and work to produce righteousness. The support of Christian missions is a step for peace.

In a few days the leaders of two great nations will sit down for a summit conference, designed to promote the cause of peace. One of those nations is passing through unprecedented trials. A year ago who would have predicted that the Soviet Union would look shaky and might even break apart? Six ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Bought With A Price

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 13, 2002

What is your soul worth? Consider the price that was paid for it then make a determination.

Bought with a Price 1 Cor. 6:20 INTRODUCTION In a chapel in Southern France, the great Emperor Charlemagne is buried. In that chapel is a large dome and in the center of that dome is where the body of Charlemagne is placed. It is not unusual that his body is buried in a prominent place. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:23, 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bought With A Price Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 14, 2003

We all possess something inherently valuable and therefore we need to act as if our lives depended upon it, because it does! A Revision of a previous sermon from the same passage.

Bought with a Price Series: Studies from 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 1 Corinthians INTRODUCTION What do you figure you’re worth? According to an estimate by scientists from the American Chemical Society, the total value of all the elements in an average adult body would be $25. But before you settle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Price Of Freedom

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Discipleship in Jesus Christ sets us free.

John 19:16-18, 28-30 Discussion of Freedom 1. Freedom in reference to 1776 On July 4th, 1776 the founding fathers of this nation gathered together and prepared a document that would forever change the course of history. This document was a letter to King George of England declaring that the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Sure You Want To Be Healed?

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Feb 8, 2003

Needing a miracle and being willing to pay the price to get one are two different things. If you are to be healed you must be willing to give up your sickness.

“ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO BE HEALED?” Genesis 42:1-4,16 ; 43:8-14 I. There Ain’t No Free Lunch A. Everything costs something B. “Will work for food 1. Have to give up your street corner C. Crippled preacher 1. “I know a good thing when I see it! D. Some blessings ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-4, Genesis 48:8-14

What Must I Do?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2009

The rich young man came to Jesus asking what he needed to do to inherit eternal life and left disappointed because he was not willing to pay the price.

What Must I do? Job 23:1-9; 16-17, Mark 10: 17-31 Intro: The 80-year-old had married a beautiful 28-old-woman. He often wondered if she had married his just for his money. One night as they sat in front of the fireplace in their large, elaborate home, the husband turned to his wife and asked, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friend Of The Shut Out Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 20, 2009

We are not shut out: Jesus includes us by giving us knowledge, by giving us a place in His mission, and by paying the price to see that we are included in the Kingdom.

A number of years ago I saw a very provocative poster. It was a depiction of the doors of Washington. Nothing more than a series of doors, arranged in rows on the poster, probably twenty or twenty-five, all photographs of various doors in this city. Some of them were beautifully simple doorways ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Dissatisfaction Series

Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Dec 28, 2012

It is only when I am dissatisfied with the status quo in my spiritual life that I will be motivated to pay the price to get to where God wants me to be.

As I prayerfully look back over the past year, I realize that God is dissatisfied with me. As a pastor, as a husband, as a Christian, I have not been the person this past year that God wants me to be, and He is dissatisfied with me. Now, that may sound like a serious confession of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason For His Coming

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 13, 2024

Matthew led us to see the heart of Jesus for our salvation. Jesus chose not to defend himself, endured the mockery of men, and died to pay the price of our sins.

Matt 27:27-44 THE REASON FOR HIS COMING We’ve just read a very painful text in the Bible, of an innocent man being mocked and crucified. • It was not supposed to be because Jesus did nothing wrong. He was sinless and righteous but He has chosen not to defend Himself. • We have the sinless being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-44, Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whatever Price Is Required Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2021

To get the joy of Christ, we have to be willing to imitate Him in His life and even in His death.

What are the commandments of Jesus that we are supposed to keep, and why are they important? We have to start with the understanding that God is good, and never evil. He loves us, and wants only good for us. He is all-benevolent. St. John tells us: “In this is love, not that we loved God but that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1-4, 1 John 4:7-10, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Redeemer

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 28, 2015

CHRIST PAYED THE ULTIMATE PRICE FOR YOUR SALVATION.

REDEEMER OBSERVATION: RUTH IS A PICTURE OF ALL WHO ARE SEPARATED FROM GOD’S BLESSINGS AND IN GREAT NEED. KEY CHARACTERS ARE RUTH (A MOABITE, GENETICALLY CONNECTED TO ISRAEL THROUGH LOT A NEPHEW OF ABRAHAM), NAOMI (A JEW), AND BOAZ (A JEW). INTERPRETATION: RUTH 4:7 (NKJV) NOW THIS ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Price That Was Paid

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 19, 2007

This is a Good Friday message about "nailing our sins to the cross" and letting them die their with Christ!

ME – When we aren’t having the Song of the Shadows and we have a Good Friday service I usually come to the same service of nailing our sins to the cross. I toyed with the idea of doing something different; (with not singing watch the lamb); (with not making Marianna cry); with not nailing our sins ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Cost Of Influence And Leadership

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 2, 2013

Those who assume positions of influence and leadership must be willing to pay the price to hold such positions. In this lesson we'll explore the price Peter paid in Antioch when he played the hypocrite and was rebuked by Paul.

There are people in this world who possess the natural ability to lead and command the respect of others. Whether you call it charm, charisma, magnetism, or whatever, such people wield a powerful influence on those who look up to them as the embodiment of all they would like to become ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: *other