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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    What Is The Cost Of Our Salvation? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 15, 2025
     | 256 views

    What kind of a Heavenly Father would delight in the suffering of His children? A God who knew the only way to save His creation would be through the sacrifice demonstrated and carried out by His Son, the Messiah, the Christ!

    Isaiah, Part 21 What is the Cost of our Salvation? Isaiah 53:1-12 Dismiss kids for Children’s Church and Nursery Introduction - Welcome to Seasons – intro – so glad you are here today; Happy Father’s Day! - Last week (Wednesday), we saw the intro to this incredible passage (recap): -- Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Count The Cost Of Discipleship Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 1,063 views

    This sermon explores the concept of discipleship, emphasizing that while salvation is a free gift, it requires total commitment and surrender of one's life to Jesus.

    Welcome church! How many of you here today have ever been students before? Probably most, if not all of us have been students at some point in our lives and so we have some understanding of what it takes from our time in elementary, middle, and/or high school. Whatever type of student you were in ...read more

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  • Ken Pell avatar

    What Must I Do? You Must Follow Christ (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 18, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,199 views

    If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6)

    WHAT MUST I DO? FOLLOW CHRIST JOHN 12:24-26 Big Idea: If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6) John 12:24-26 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. The man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Cost Of Holy Living Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025
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     | 418 views

    Holy living demands self-denial, perseverance, and complete devotion to God. Though it comes with sacrifices, the eternal rewards far outweigh the temporary costs. As believers, let us embrace the call to holiness, knowing that God’s grace will sustain us.

    Title: THE COST OF HOLY LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 9:23 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 5:10-12, Galatians 2:20 INTRODUCTION: Holy living is a command and an essential aspect of the Christian journey. However, it comes with a cost—self-denial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by John White on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,821 views

    Exploring what it means to be a true disciple in today’s world.

    COUNTING THE COST OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP Luke 14:25-35 In this parable Jesus is illustrating one very simple and obvious basic truth: His disciples may have to pay a price. It may cost you if you commit yourself to believe, receive and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. It not only, may, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    The High Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,969 views

    In this message we look at 5 snapshots/pictures of the church. These snapshots help the listener see the NT church as it is intended to be.

    “The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 I think that one of the most deceptive things we see in our world today are ads that tell us one thing but when we look closer there is a lot they are not telling us. Ads for cars are notorious for this. You’ve seen them. They advertise a car at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love That Costs Everything Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 179 views

    Hate? How do you hate the people who love you most?

    Title: The Love That Costs Everything Intro: Hate? How do you hate the people who love you most? Scripture: Luke 14:25-33 Reflection Dear Friends, You know, some of my earliest memories are of my grandmother sitting in her worn leather chair, that old family Bible spread across her lap like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Is The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,137 views

    While all believers are called to discipleship, Jesus shows that many are not willing to pay the price.

    ILLUSTRATION: Discipleship Two longstanding church members were in a boat fishing with a new Christian. Passing the time, each was talking about his fervent faith and devotion to God. As they were discussing their faith, one’s hat blew into the water. So he stood up, calmly stepped onto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The High Cost Of Sinning

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 4, 2010
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     | 4,244 views

    Sin cost more than we want to pay.

    THE HIGH COST OF SINNING Romans 6 :23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 1. Hope is given in exchange for sin. There is no second name found in the bible where men can be saved Paul says there is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The True Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,447 views

    Choose your role model: Mary or Judas

    Monday of Holy Week If any words can sum up Jesus’s call to discipleship, they are the words, “leave everything, and come and follow me.” Whatever it is that keeps us from obeying Christ’s law of love must be abandoned radically so we can obey. Here, as we enter Christ’s final brief time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jason Cole avatar

    The Real Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,642 views

    What is the cost of really being a disciple of Jesus? Is discipleship worth the great cost?

    “The Cost of Discipleship” Introduction: I don’t like to shop one bit, but whenever I do any shopping I want to make sure that the product I buy is worth the cost. Sometimes you have to make decisions. I have learned one thing through my shopping experiences. Cheaper is not always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paying The Cost To Not Be The Boss

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,533 views

    Jesus demonstrates for us that there is a difference between salvation and discipleship.

    Other Scripture used: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Philemon 1-20 Psalm 1 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) I. Intro God’s definitely got ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • David Owens avatar

    Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,786 views

    Our involvement in reaching lost people will involve numerous costs, but the benefits outweigh the costs.

    Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country and decided to drive both of their cars in the move. 2. Their 8 year-old son became very worried about this. 3. He asked his father, “How will we keep from getting separated?” 4. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Preaching Jesus Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 22, 2022
     | 1,720 views

    Russian born, author Ariel Durant wrote: “There is no significant example in history, before our time, of a society successfully maintaining moral life without the aid of religion.” “The greatest question of our time is . . . whether men can live without God.”

    In Jesus Holy Name June 26, 2022 Text: Acts 4:12 Redeemer Lutheran “The Cost of Preaching Jesus” Russian born, author and researcher Ariel Durant helped her husband William Durant co author their book: The Story of Civilization. She wrote: “There is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    The Call To Discipleship Part 3: Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021
     | 2,468 views

    Have we considered what it might cost us to follow Jesus? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    We have been looking at what it means to be a follower of Jesus. What does it mean to be a disciple? For last few week we looked at Jesus’ call to follow Him. The call to be a disciple of Jesus, to follow Him is not for the faint hearted. Mark 8:34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist