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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,255 views

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 Title: “The cost of discipleship.”

    Year C. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost July 1st, 2001, 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 Title: “The cost of discipleship.” In chapter nineteen, Elijah has taken to the hills in flight from the wrath of Jezebel who has put out a contract on his life. She blamed him for killing her prophets of her god, Baal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    I preached this sermon in costume as a narrative as an overview of Christ before the Christmas season.

    Sermon Outline “Follow Me” I. Hi, my name is Simon, Jesus called me Cephas, you can call me Peter. II. I had heard about the Messiah the Christ. I knew the law and what the prophets had taught. But you know it was not first and foremost on my mind. I had a fishing business to run. Fish to catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Sacrifice

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,371 views

    Have you ever considered all that Mary Sacrifice in order to be the mother of God. She gave up her reputation, the possibility of Marriage, even her own body in order to carry out God’s Plan. What are you willing to sacrifice?

    The Cost of Sacrifice 26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that ...read more

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    Counting The Cost

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022
     | 1,985 views

    On the Fox news Channel, September 2, 1999, on the Hannity and Colmes television program,

    they were talking about a youth march sponsored by the Muslim religion that was to take place on the following Labor Day Week-end. The Mayor of the city had some great concerns, and did not want to grant them a permit to march, because these are some violent people. On the program, they had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Cheating Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,034 views

    This message looks at David’s affair with Bathsheba and what it cost him.

    The Cost of Cheating! Let me tell you a story. It all started with a man; figures doesn¡¦t it? He wasn¡¦t just any man he was the most powerful man in the nation, top political dog. He was it, he had arrived, he had it made and he was on the top of the heap. But he hadn¡¦t done it by himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010
     | 3,597 views

    Jesus warned us to “count the cost” (Luke 14:25-33) of discipleship.

    Count The Cost 03/01/09 AM Text: Ephesians 5:15 - 17 (NASB) Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Introduction Comic Non-Sequitur by Wiley ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,224 views

    Real discipleship is demanding. It takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ.

    Title: No Ifs, Ands or Buts! Text: Luke 9:59-62 Thesis: Real discipleship is demanding… it takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment. Introduction I mentioned last week that author, Eric Weiner, described himself as a “Confusionist” when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost Of Distraction PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 219 views

    Stay focused on God’s calling, resisting distractions and lesser pursuits, so your life’s work aligns with what truly matters in God’s eyes.

    Some weeks feel like a parade of interruptions. Phones ping, pressures pile, promises pull, and before long our attention drifts like a leaf on a windy day. You set out to do the thing God has put in your hand—raise a child, love your spouse, serve your neighbor, finish that assignment, shepherd ...read more

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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Love Jesus Above All Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,003 views

    While the family is foundational, following Christ must come first.

    Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German pastor and theologian known for his opposition to the Nazi regime. He was imprisoned in Buchenwald and executed in 1945 for his part in a conspiracy to assassinate Adolf Hitler. Listen to what he wrote in his classic book, The Cost of Discipleship. “Cheap ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cost Of Freedom

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 6, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,417 views

    As The Lord first fought FOR Israel & IN Israel. So He does the same for us today

    Marine Corp - Founded November 1775 - Marines first were infantry serving aboard naval vessels and was responsible for the security of the ship and her crew by conducting offensive and defensive combat during boarding actions, and defending the ship’s officers from mutin - March 1776 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Cost Of Freedom

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    A sermon series on the book of Galatians. We have been blessed with freedon and the more you study this great book you will be enlightened.

    The Cost of Freedom Galatians 4:17-31 They zealously court you, but for no good; yes, they want to exclude you, that you may be zealous for them. 18 But it is good to be zealous in a good thing always, and not only when I am present with you. 19 My little children, for whom I labor in birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Worship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,264 views

    This sermon explores how our devotion, love, and sacrifice, exemplified by Mary in John 12:1-8, can make our lives a fragrant offering to God.

    Good morning, dear friends, Isn't it a joy to gather today in the presence of our Lord? In His house, under His love, and with His people. We are here, not by chance, but by His divine appointment. He has called us together to hear His Word, to feel His love, and to experience His grace. Today, ...read more

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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,756 views

    Have you counted the cost?

    "counteth the cost…consulteth whether he be able ” Luke 14:25-28 I. THE TERMS FOR WHICH HE SOUGHT (Luke 14:26,27) A. He wanted FIDELITY TO HIS PERSON (14:26) B. He wanted IDENTITY WITH HIS PURPOSE (14:27) II. THE TASK TO WHICH HE SENT (Luke 14:28-32) A. Jesus spoke of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Gift With A Cost Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,933 views

    This time of year, we get excited and touched by Baby Jesus in a cradle but you can’t separate the cradle from the cross. This gift of Jesus comes with a sacrificial cost. A lot of us understand the cradle but we fail to connect the cradle with the cross.

    The Gift with a Cost Isaiah 53:1-12 Christmas has become the #1 self-focused consumer day in America. It’s so interesting that Good Friday leads into Easter and Black Friday leads us into the Christmas holidays. The church needs to lead a movement of conspiracy to reclaim Christmas from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Worship That Costs

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,400 views

    Real worship will cost you, but the benefits are so much more.

    6/27/2021 Troy First Assembly of God Worship That Costs Romans 12:1-2 Let’s begin this morning with 2 Samuel 24. This is a story about the end of David’s life and how, after sinning against the Lord by counting all the fighting men, the LORD brought judgment on Israel. When the Lord put an end to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God