SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on The Cost Of Discipleship:

showing 1,531-1,545 of 35,729
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Walking In The Light When Darkness Threatens

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Dec 6, 2025
     | 130 views

    Darkness surrounds us daily. Fear whispers defeat. Thomas faced death with Jesus. Hagar faced the desert alone. Both learned God walks with those who trust Him.

    WALKING IN THE LIGHT WHEN DARKNESS THREATENS John 11:16 INTRODUCTION: FROM DESPERATION TO DIVINE ENCOUNTER Brothers and sisters, let me take you to a moment of desperation in Scripture. Hagar stood in the wilderness of Beersheba with her son Ishmael. Abraham had sent them away. Their water ran out. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Ready And Prepared

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 10, 2023
     | 2,111 views

    Jesus teaches us valuable lessons using the story of ten bridesmaids to prepare us for eternity.

    A GREAT DEAL OF OUR LIFE AND DAILY ROUTINE IS GETTING READY OR PREPARATION. WE SPEND TIME GETTING READY FOR WORK, FOR APPOINTMENTS, HOLIDAYS, AND SUCH. I FOUND ONE STUDY THAT SAYS THAT THE AVERAGE AMERICAN SPENDS 5 YEARS OF THEIR LIFE IN PREPARATION AND WAITING FOR EVENTS IN THEIR LIFE. MATTHEW’S ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Deliberately Staged Demonstration Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
     | 257 views

    Main thought: This morning we will look at the set up for a confrontation between Jesus and the rulers and authorities, as well as the Jewish concept of a Messiah who would bring deliverance from Roman oppression.

    Background to passage, Matthew 21:1-11: Jesus has been moving toward Jerusalem for some time now. He has come down from Galilee on his final approach. From Jericho (their last stop), it would have been a 6-8 hr walk uphill covering 15 miles and over 3000’ of elevation. He had predicted his death ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Well, Slap My Face And Call Me--- His. Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 19, 2014
     | 5,132 views

    An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth seemed rather fair but Jesus had a better, more difficult way to settle things.

    As some of you remembered back in May, four weeks before my very first cruise, I fell at the local Y injuring my shoulder. What followed was accident reports being filed, doctor visits, ex-rays, MRIs, and the diagnosis of shoulder surgery. Looking on the internet I was discovering the cost was to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Michael Stark avatar

    On The Death Of Heroes

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,129 views

    The message is a call for men to be manly, despite knowing the cost that may be required of a man.

    “David lamented with this lamentation over Saul and Jonathan his son, and he said it should be taught to the people of Judah; behold, it is written in the Book of Jashar. He said: “‘Your glory, O Israel, is slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen! Tell it not in Gath, publish it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Presenting Ourselves For Service-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2012
     | 4,109 views

    1 of 3. Paul informed the Roman Christians of their need to properly live out God’s will. We must properly offer our bodies for God’s service. How are we to best do it? Those used of God habitually...

    PRESENTING OURSELVES For SERVICE-I—Romans 12:1-2 Attention: MEMORIAL DAY celebrations tomorrow... Parades... Speeches made... Family get-togethers... Visits to the cemetery... Remembrance... All of these events will help us to remember & respect those who presented themselves for the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Trotter avatar

    Will You Build A House?

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Apr 27, 2013
     | 6,917 views

    Offer God nothing that does not cost you something!

    “WOULD YOU BUILD A HOUSE?” INTRODUCTION: I spent a few days in a hotel this past week. It had all the amenities needed for shelter. A bed, a bathroom with shower, towels, blankets, lights, mirrors, air conditioning, oh and REMOTE CONTROL TV WITH CABLE! It was comfortable and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Cancer Of Sin

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 24, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,835 views

    With so little talk about sin today, this message is a reminder.

    The Cancer of Sin James 4:17 Jerry Watts * Very few things strike fear into a person like the words of a doctor saying, “You have cancer.” There is probably not a person in this room who has not been affected by this disease. Some know all too personally as you have gone through the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    I Want To Be A New Man In A New Suit

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,214 views

    BThe Blind Man desires to become a new man in new suit, because his current suit was not so good, it was in a pitiful condition, it caused him much suffering, he was willing to cast aside his old suit for a new suit, he wanted to be a new man in a new sui

    Mark 10:46-52 New Man in a New Suit One day a Christian and a Communist were sitting on a park bench watching the world go by. As they watched, a poor, drunken beggar walked by dressed in rags. The Communist pointed to the beggar and said, "Communism would put a new suit on that man!" To which ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stan Szelkowski avatar

    Remember!

    Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on May 26, 2016
     | 4,391 views

    A comparison of Christ's sacrifice for our spiritual freedom with the sacrifice of our fallen soldiers for our national freedom. (This sermon is in "outline form." You will need to reformat the layout because of the way it appears on this site.)

    Remember! May 29, 2016 - Estimates of those who’ve died in service for our country vary widely > Maybe as many as 1 ½ million have lost their lives over the years > About 87% off all who have given their lives did so in the Civil War, WWI, or WWII > The Civil War, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Doubt avatar

    Gift Of Freedom

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 4, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,042 views

    Only God can give us the gift of freedom 1 Peter 1:17-21

    Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21 BACKGROUND: A. We can define freedom in many ways. 1. A phrase like "life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness" covers a wide range of ideas. 2. "I want to do what I want, whenever" often begins at the age of 2 years, and extends well into adulthood. 3. Some ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The Good Confession Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 12, 2019
     | 3,176 views

    I believe that we have entered what I am calling the age of antichrist. The social credit system active in China is the pattern the antichrist will institute around the world. This message is a challenge to be ready to confess your faith even if it costs you.

    The Good Confession PPT 1 Series title Last weeks message we asked who is igniting your tongue? PPT 2 tongue on fire PPT 3 apostles on fire Then we talked about the best of people can let their tongues get away from them, i.e. Peter. Jesus calls him satan for something he said, and Jesus said on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Troy Luttrell avatar

    No One Likes A Hating God Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on May 5, 2014
     | 4,384 views

    This sermon seeks to answer the questions, "Does God hate me?" "What does it mean for God to hate?"

    Ill: “Don’t be hating on me.” Author Anne Lamott – “You can safely assume you’ve created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people that you do.” Background: • Reading of 1 John 4:7-8 & Malachi 1:2-3. • When ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    Lot's Failure Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 12,649 views

    Avoiding the sinful spiral that Lot feel into which destroyed his family.

    • The photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of a great forest fire. Smoke at the scene hampered him and he asked his home office to hire a plane. Arrangements were made and he was told to go at once to a nearby airport, where the plane would be waiting. When he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Your Body, God's Temple: Living A Life That Glorifies Him 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,757 views

    1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us of a profound truth — our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.

    Your Body, God's Temple: Living a Life That Glorifies Him Introduction: Today, we are considering a powerful passage from the Apostle Paul, found in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. These verses remind us of a profound truth—our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NLT): ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal