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  • Edward Frey avatar

    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,940 views

    The cost of following Jesus is but a faithful recognition that he comes first.

    Sermon Text: Luke 14:25-33 Count The Cost! Dog owners often post signs on their property saying, “Beware of dog.” A friend of mine had one of those signs on his fence. The only problem was that his dog didn’t fit the warning. His dog was a lazy, old hound that barely moved. If anything you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Much Is Enough?

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    There is no greater cause than spreading the Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ--it deserves our full commitment.

    A CULTURE OF CONVENIENCE: Speed, convenience, and ease are all important words. Consumers look for these things. Producers of goods and materials pay attention to these things—and with good reason! The buyers they are hoping to attract are sometimes willing to settle for less in terms of quality ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Commit Yourself To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,610 views

    A deductive exposition of the text following illustrations leading to a call to commitment. Individuals will be asked to make or reaffirm their commitments during Communion.

    Topic: Christian Living / Jesus Theme: Totally Committed Christian Living / Following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to totally commit themselves to Jesus. There’s a sign in the window of an English company that reads: “We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Essence Of Obedience

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 31, 2024
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     | 2,088 views

    We have our own idea of what the essence of obedience is. But, according to Jesus, just what is it?

    “Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, ’If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Terms Of Peace

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 14, 2024
     | 931 views

    A look at the decree of judgment upon Jerusalem

    The Terms of Peace Text: Luke 19:39-44 Happy St. Patty’s Day everyone! It’s a week before Palm Sunday… two weeks before Resurrection Sunday, and I’m super excited. I love celebrating the Resurrection! I’m glad you’re here with us. I’m thankful. And I want to encourage you to invite someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 29, 2026
     | 87 views

    What does it take to become a true disciple for Jesus Christ?

    The cost of discipleship Luke 14:25 – 34 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 25 Now large crowds were going along with Him, and He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: The Three Cannots Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 6, 2025
     | 315 views

    Jesus must have our highest allegiance as the center of our life.

    “Great crowds were traveling with Jesus (Luke 14:25),” we hear. He’d rather they be students, or learners which is what disciple means from the Latin word discipulus. So, he teaches them three “cannots,” which is a great way to weed out the casual observers from the more serious followers because ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2025
     | 413 views

    If you want Jesus to teach you how to change your world, rank Him first in your life, risk your life for Him, renounce all you have, and remain committed to Him.

    Men in Black is a comedy about two special agents who work for Men in Black, an underground agency created to protect earth from dangerous extraterrestrials. In this scene, Agent K (played by Tommy Lee Jones) tries to recruit a New York City cop (played by Will Smith) to the agency. Take a look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025
     | 259 views

    Jim Eliot, once famously wrote in his diary on 28th October 1949: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep, to gain that which he cannot lose” . And Jesus says something similar in this morning's Gospel reading

    Lk 14:25-33 Take up your cross and follow me Jim Eliot, an American missionary who was killed on 8th January 1956 taking the Gospel to the Waodani people in Ecuador - once famously wrote in his diary on 28th October 1949: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep To gain that which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Avoid Being A Disciple Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 20, 2025
     | 278 views

    As Jesus continues his journey toward Jerusalem, he makes some statements that reveal just how costly discipleship is.

    The Internet is full of information on how people can do certain things: How to repair a specific broken belt on a lawn mower How to balance a budget How to cook a dish How to pay for college There is also a ton of information on how to avoid certain things: How to avoid debt How to avoid phishing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: What It Means To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 5, 2024
     | 1,689 views

    Jesus Changes Everything! Salvation was instant, but what does it mean to follow Jesus? How should we follow Jesus? Follow him when, where, how long? It is more than walking behind Him, it means obeying His commands and living our lives according to His Word.

    Sermon: What it Means To Following Jesus Scripture Lesson: Luke 14:27-33 “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple. Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion? Otherwise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 13, 2024
     | 923 views

    The Cost of Discipleship - Part 1 Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org The story is told of the military legend Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia (336-323) and conqueror of Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, Babylonia, and Persia, almost all of the known world. One day on the warpath, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Workings Of Miracles Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,524 views

    Message examines "workings of miracles" as a gift of the Holy Spirit listed in 1 Corinthians 12:10. Examples of this gift in operation are examined for insight into what it is and how it works.

    Intro Have you ever tried to work a miracle, and it did not work? When I first started operating in the supernatural, I was alone at a lake for a time of prayer. After extended prayer, I was feeling very spiritual. I looked at that lake and thought, Jesus walked on water, even Peter walked on ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Obras De Milagros Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 630 views

    El mensaje examina las "obras de milagros" como un don del Espíritu Santo mencionado en 1 Corintios 12:10. Se examinan ejemplos de este don en funcionamiento para entender qué es y cómo funciona.

    Introducción ¿Alguna vez has intentado hacer un milagro y no funcionó? Cuando comencé a operar en lo sobrenatural, estaba solo en un lago durante un tiempo de oración. Después de una larga oración, me sentí muy espiritual. Miré ese lago y pensé: ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Cost Of Discipleship - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 25, 2024
     | 748 views

    The Cost of Discipleship - Part 2

    The Cost of Discipleship – Part 2 September 29, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 14:25-35 www.mycrossway.org 25 Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren