Sermons on The Cost:

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2007

Self-Denial, Cross-bearing and Obedience are the central elements of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

At this time of year, most people have completed their holidays and are back focusing on work. Were your holiday’s what you expected? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in NW Wyoming. -Trails need to be reconstructed. Please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Other

Finders Weepers Losers Keepers - Mark 8:34-38 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 16, 2023

What does it mean to deny yourself and take up your cross? And how does it help you in your daily battle with sin?

Excerpt #1: You are a radical, fundamentalist, extremist Christian or you are a non-Christian. Excerpt #2: People title this passage, "The Cost of Discipleship," but it could just as well be called, "The Cost of Non-Discipleship." Jesus wants us to compare costs. Excerpt #3: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Matthew 16:13-27, Luke 9:18-26

The Price Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 18, 2002

Part of a series on prayer, this is about the price Daniel paid for stating committed to a life of prayer.

DANIEL THE PRICE OF PRAYER “How much will it cost me?” Date: Place: Text: Daniel 6:1-11 Introduction We come to a message in our study and series of “Prayers that made a difference”, about a great man of prayer. Daniel is most recognized as the one who was thrown into the lion’s den but escaped ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Into Worship

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

the importance of worship in our lives

Intro: with so many people coming into the church from different church backgrounds, a very important aspect of a Pentecostal church is enthusiastic worship. For some this is so new that I want to give some basic teaching on moving into worship. Moving Into Worship Matthew 26:6-13 background: this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Is Rich Series

Contributed by Timothy Riggs on Oct 19, 2002

This is sermon #1 in a series of sermons from the book of Ephesians.

Choose to Believe THE GOD WHO IS RICH INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a journey together that will be very exciting Three things about the journey: 1. The journey will be continuous 2. The journey will be adventurous 3. The journey will be rewarding Criteria for the journey 1. Word of God 2. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

A Journey To New Things

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 9, 2013

We must be journey-minded and not destination-minded. Faith is the road map to your future that will take you on the right road so that you do not get lost. Never stop moving until you reach your destination. Israel embarked on a journey of no retu

A Journey To New Things We must be journey-minded and not destination-minded. Faith is the road map to your future that will take you on the right road so that you do not get lost. Never stop moving until you reach your destination. Israel embarked on a journey of no return to the Promised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Abba Father Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Dec 27, 2018

Let's identify the blessings that come from having God as our Heavenly Father…

1. ASSURANCE (15) Romans 8:15 So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. We sang the song earlier this morning, we are no longer slaves to fear. It is NOT your Father’s will for you to live with fear and anxiety 1 John 4:18 (NIV2011) There is no fear in love. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Cross!

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

The meaning of the cross is often misunderstood. The physical cross is an emblem of suffering and shame. It is a symbol of disgrace. It was the worst possible way to die. It caused the most pain and suffering of any torture devised by man.

YOUR CROSS! Mark 8:34 The meaning of the cross is often misunderstood. The physical cross is an emblem of suffering and shame. It is a symbol of disgrace. It was the worst possible way to die. It caused the most pain and suffering of any torture devised by man. I. WHOSOEVER WILL John 3:16 A. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Christ-Like Controversy: Do You Have The Guts To Be Unpopular?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

There are many challenges in serving Christ, but dare you be unpopular for Christ? This is the challenge we face from time to time.

There are many challenges in serving Christ, but dare you be unpopular for Christ? This is the challenge we face from time to time. But, many a time, we come across a moment, when we are called to be unpopular for Christ, and we sidestep it. But there is no honor in such a thing, to sidestep ...read more

Scripture: John 7:43

Denomination: Salvation Army

Just How Important Is Jesus Christ To Us? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2022

Is Jesus Christ so important to us that we would lay down everything to witness to His abiding love?

Thursday of 14th Week in Course (July 7 2022) Roger Dicconson “No gold or silver or money in your belt, no bag” basically the clothes on their back were all that the early disciple-missionaries had on their journeys. When we look at the histories of the witnesses to Christ in the sixteenth ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9, Matthew 10:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Memorial Day: Honouring Sacrifice, Embracing Purpose

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025

Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it's a sacred moment to reflect on the price of freedom. It reminds us of those who gave their lives in service to their country.

MEMORIAL DAY: HONOURING SACRIFICE, EMBRACING PURPOSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 15:13 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:7, Hebrews 11:4, 2 Timothy 2:3, Psalm 116:15 INTRODUCTION: Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it's a sacred moment to reflect on the price of freedom. It reminds ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heart Of The Redeemer Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 22, 2013

From heartache to hope – today we see Ruth move from the one to the other as a kinsmen-redeemer is found. Her story becomes a picture of the hope that we can have in Jesus today as we discover the Heart of the Redeemer.

The Heart of the Redeemer - Ruth 4:1-10 - April 21, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth #10 Some time ago now we began a series of messages on the book of Ruth. The series was called “From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth.” The book ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: *other

How To Live A Life That Can Change The World

Contributed by W F on Dec 15, 2002

A character study of Joseph’s (Mary’s husband)life that challenges us to live life with awesome purpose.

Matthew 1:18-25 HOW TO LIVE A LIFE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD INTRODUCTION Isn’t it true that a person’s real character comes out when they’re under stress? And stressful times can either be moments of growth or of devastation - or both. Take the Aussie bush for example. A fire (stress) can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

The Gift That Started It All Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 21, 2007

Gift giving at Christmas started with God the Father’s gift to us of His Son.

--*ILL>A ten year old girl named Jenny went with her family and friends to see the Christmas light displays around the city. At one church they stopped and got out to look more closely at a beautiful nativity scene. Her grandma said to her, “Isn’t that beautiful! Look, Jenny, at all the animals, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

This Thorny Thicket Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2008

For Martin Luther King Day. The words we offer fall into the thorny thicket of anxiety, despair, and distraction. Like King with his dream, we the church can give hands and feet to help those so captured.

Our back yard is a thorny thicket. Other people have manicured lawns, with friendly plants laid out in neat rows. But our back yard is a tangled thorny thicket. Along one fence there are blackberries, growing in long canes that have to be tied up lest they wander into the next county. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Baptist