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  • Loyd C. Taylor avatar

    The Cost Of Love - Greater Love Series

    Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,755 views

    This is the final sermon in the series. It was peached on Memorial Day Sunday.

    THE COST OF LOVE Memorial Day Sunday MEMORIAL DAY In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi, after decorating graves of her two sons who died representing their beloved southland, an elderly woman walked to two mounds of dirt at the corner of the cemetery to place memorial flowers there also. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus: My Decision To Follow Him Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 11, 2022
     | 3,451 views

    Simon Peter made one of the greatest decisions of his life when he decided to leave everything and follow Jesus.

    Foreword: Every person who follows Jesus as Lord and Savior has at least one thing in common with every believer: he or she made a decision to follow Him. The Gospels have several incidents where someone did just that. One of my favorites took place in Luke 5, and it was in a very unusual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take A Risk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,027 views

    As we consider the risks in following Christ, we need to acknowledge that He is the Christ headed for the cross; therefore, it will cost to follow Him, but the risk is worth it, because being with Christ is the only way to live!

    A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant, but the will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily, if he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they had recently discovered uranium, gold and silver. But he chose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Is The Church?

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 8, 2019
     | 4,208 views

    A broad topic of what the Church should look like, or what the Church should be doing, goes throughout the world. So, what does the church look like?

    Sermon- What is the Church? - A broad topic of what the Church should look like, or what the Church should be doing, goes throughout the world. - A very narrow minded view of the Church is, only a certain denomination will go to Heaven. > Only Baptist’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Jesus Is Number One

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 16, 2015
     | 5,200 views

    Jesus does not promise us material wealth if we follow him, but he promises us a wealth beyond anything we can dream of in terms of material goods. His wealth is the wealth of the Holy Spirit and the wealth of heaven. God and Christ are willing to share.

    You might be familiar with the term day-trader. A day-trader is a high-risk investor who jumps in and out of the stock marker often many times a day to take advantage of small price changes. Day traders usually do not have any interest in the companies whose stock they are buying. These people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 25 - It Will Cost You Something To Serve God! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,560 views

    God asks me to invest into His kingdom purposes with my time, talents and treasure. In this way I am committed because it costs me something. The things I put my time and talents and money towards are the things that have a priority in my life.

    Exodus 25 - It Will Cost You Something to Serve God! When I first came into ministry many years ago now, Julie and I realized that the only way we could train in the Bible College was to sell everything we owned except our car and our children (actually our children already belonged to God, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dunn avatar

    When Friendship Costs You

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 23, 2026
     | 98 views

    Covenant friendship shifts the center from me to thee, revealing a Christlike love that releases control, bears cost, and carries the atmosphere of heaven.

    There are friendships that come easily. They form around shared interests, shared seasons, shared benefits. They feel natural. They feel mutual. And most of the time, they ask very little of us. But Scripture shows us another kind of friendship— one that does not reveal itself when everything is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Follow, Lead, And Get Out Of The Way

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,357 views

    This sermon challenges leaders to disciple the body of Christ.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Follow, Lead, AND Get Out of the Way! Calvary Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Harmonious Hearts In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,634 views

    The importance of living in harmony as followers of Christ. Harmony is the beautiful expression of love in action.

    Harmonious Hearts in Christ Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: Romans 15:5-6 (NLT) - "May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Neglecting Spiritual Legacy

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025
     | 238 views

    The price of neglecting spiritual legacy is too high. Souls are lost, destinies derailed, and God's purposes delayed. We cannot afford to live casually and hope the next generation will "find their way."

    THE COST OF NEGLECTING SPIRITUAL LEGACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 2:7-12 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 2 Kings 20:12-19, Proverbs 29:15, Hosea 4:6, Lamentations 5:7 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual legacy is not optional—it is vital for the survival and prosperity of future ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dan Cale avatar

    Going For More In 2004

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,339 views

    This sermon addresses the costs and potential of investing more in the Kingdom for the new year. It is not year specific and addresses basic costs of powerful investment.

    Going For More in 2004 Colossians 1: 1-14 Let me ask you a question. How many of you believe today that Hughesville Friends Church has maxed out. We are just doing everything that can be done to fulfill the great commission of Christ. We have accomplished our mission and vision ¡V and now it¡¦s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Carl Greene avatar

    Learning To See That We May Follow

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,401 views

    The Greek word for “roadside, road and ‘way’” are the same word. Bartimaeus ask for and received his sight. Upon seeing clearly, he got up and followed [Jesus] along the road… along the “way.”

    “What do you want me to do for you?” If Jesus were to come through the doors of this sanctuary this morning, walk up the center isle then suddenly pause, then turn to you and ask that question….how would you respond? Think about that question for just a moment. “What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Passion For Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 18, 2014
     | 9,093 views

    We must have a passion for Christ and that passion must be strong enough to motivate us to follow Jesus no matter what we must leave behind in order to do so.

    Last Sunday we talked about the marital relationship between husband and wife and Christ and the church and the kind of commitment that this holy love portrays. This week we’re looking at the passion that should be a part of the relationship between every believer and the Lord. Passion is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Following His Footsteps Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,735 views

    Choices are made each day to follow Jesus and to live by faith. We choose to allow God to be glorified in our lives.

    John 12:20-33 “Following His Footsteps” INTRODUCTION Jodi Kantor, in her book, The Obamas portrays Michelle Obama as struggling with the cost of being “The First Lady.” Kantor writes that Mrs. Obama shied away from the spotlight and fought against the loss of freedom ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Erik Germesin avatar

    Revolutionary Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Erik Germesin on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,223 views

    To really follow Jesus will always cost you something

    “One day as Jesus was walking along the shore beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers – Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew – fishing with a net, for they were commercial fishermen. Jesus called out to them, "Come, be my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for people!" And they left ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible