Sermons on The Cost:

The Point Of No Return

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 6, 2021

Many Christians believe that they are disciples of Jesus when, in fact, they are not. In this message, we see that there is a cost to being a disciple of Jesus and it’s a decision that we must make.

Good morning. I pray that this Sunday morning finds you in good health and looking forward to this morning’s message. Let’s open with a word of prayer. I have a title on my bookshelf that is going to be pulled and read this year. The Cost of Discipleship, written in 1937 by Lutheran pastor and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27, John 5:30, John 14:12, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Romans 1:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, Luke 14:28-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wind Of God's Mercy (1) Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 15, 2022

God's grace has wings and fly wherever the wind of divine mercy blows. When the wind of mercy blows into the life of a man, favour is deposited at no cost.

TEXT: 2 Samuel 2:4, 9:1 "(Saul’s son Jonathan had a son named Mephibosheth, who was crippled as a child. He was five years old when the report came from Jezreel that Saul and Jonathan had been killed in battle. When the child’s nurse heard the news, she picked him up and fled. But as she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Romans 9:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Unashamed Of The Gospel Mark 8:38 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2024

In Mark 8:38 Jesus speaks directly about the cost of being ashamed of Him. He warns that if we deny Him in this life, we will face denial in eternity.

Transformed by Truth: Unashamed of the Gospel Mark 8:38 (NLT): “If anyone is ashamed of me and my message in these adulterous and sinful days, the Son of Man will be ashamed of that person when he returns in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.” Introduction: A Bold Faith in a Broken ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:38, Romans 1:16, Matthew 10:33, Romans 12:2, Philippians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Wedding Banquet PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

God's love and invitation to His kingdom is extended to all, but we must understand and be willing to pay the cost of following Jesus, and share His love with everyone, regardless of their past.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a remarkable passage from the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 22, verses 1-14. Our theme today is God's invitation to all, counting the cost of following Jesus, and the parable of the wedding banquet. This powerful message reminds us of God's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Commitment, Faith

All Or Nothing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

Explore the essence of Christianity through understanding the greatest commandment, the cost of discipleship, and the reward of commitment, emphasizing that true faith requires obedience and living out our beliefs daily.

Good morning, family! Today we’re exploring The Greatest Commandment, The Cost of Discipleship, and The Reward of Commitment. The words of A.W. Tozer ring true when he says, "True faith commits us to obedience." It's not just about saying we believe, it's about living it out, every single day. Now ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Topics: All In, Fully Committed

Revealed By The Fire

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 14, 2015

Pain teaches great lessons. Perhaps you have heard: TIME WILL TELL? I guess the FIRE WILL TELL? Every man's work shall be made manifest: because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.

REVEALED BY THE FIRE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks for Dr. Garry Brackett putting me on this trail of thought. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Truths About Sin

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 26, 2003

Sin will take you further than you want to go; keep you longer than you want to stay; and cost you more than you want to pay.

Michael Kalman, a dermatologist issues a word of warning to those in our country who constantly strive for that golden brown suntan, "Today’s deeply tanned beauties are tomorrow’s wrinkled prunes." In thinking about sin, sin is kind of like getting a suntan. It may look great today, it may be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Tale Of Two Tithers Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 21, 2004

When Satan messes with the motives of members of the church, he makes my money more meaningful than my membership. But the cost is high! Hidden sin has an unhappy ending.

The Tale of Two Tithers An older man was walking on the beach and found a magic lamp. He picked it up, rubbed it, and a genie appeared. "Because you have freed me," the genie said, "I will grant you a wish." The man thought for a moment and then responded, "My brother and I had a fight 30 years ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Working Power Of The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 13, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE WONDER WORKING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS NAMELY 1. CLEANSING 2. COST 3. CONFIDENCE 4. CONNECTION 5. CONQUEST 6. CHARACTER 7. COVENANT

THE WONDER WORKING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS ************************************************ OUTLINE 1. CLEANSING 2. COST 3. CONFIDENCE 4. CONNECTION 5. CONQUEST 6. CHARACTER 7. COVENANT THE MESSAGE THE WONDER WORKING POWER OF THE BLOOD OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Peter 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Left All Rose Up And Followed Him

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Dec 11, 2007

Levi or Matthew was call to Leave all, rise up, and follow Christ. As we look at the Bible this morning, we will look not at the costs of following Christ but rather of the benefits of following Christ!

I. He will only allow you to go through something that He has not chosen for you (Job 1 jobs trials were initiated by God! A. He has gone through the Trial before us. (Heb. 4:13-14) Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About Forgiving Others Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

How can I forgive others? 1) Remember the debt God has forgiven you. 2) Keep the sins of others in perspective. 3) Remember the high cost of unforgiveness.

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT FORGIVING OTHERS MATTHEW 18: 21-35 1. Illus. of partial forgiveness (1001 Humorous Illus. #385 • “I’ll forgive him tonight, but if I don’t die before I wake up, he better look out in the morning!” 2. We are all a little like James, aren’t we? Full forgiveness is foreign to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Tower Builder And The Warring King Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 28, 2009

We examine two parables that deal with discipleship and specifically the carefully weighing the cost of following Jesus. No matter where you are spiritually, Jesus calls us to seriously consider discipleship.

The Parables of Jesus The Tower Builder and the Warring King Luke 14:28-32 July 26, 2009 This week we are going to turn to two parables that are about discipleship. It is a “Who from you…” parable. This refers to the phrase in verse 28 of Luke 14 that in the NIV says, “suppose one of you.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Realities Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2014

When we walk with Jesus, our lives are filled with meaning and rich. But the Christian life is not an easy life, forcing us to first count the cost as we evaluate the following facts.

The Realities of Discipleship (Mark 8: 34-38, Psalm 49 and Daniel 7:13-14) 1. The Sunday School teacher taught her class, “The wicked kings and queens of the Bible thought no one or nothing was more powerful than they were. Who can tell me who or what is more powerful than a king or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Evangelism Stresses The Urgency Of Repentance

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

MOST CHANGES IN OUR WORLD HAVE COME AS A RESULT OF PEOPLE SEEKING AN EASY BELIEVING CHRISTIANITY THAT WILL NOT COST ANYTHING TO FOLLOW,. WE WANT TO BE BUDDY-BUDDY AND NOT STRESS THE NEED OF REPENTANCE.

BIBLICAL EVANGELISM STRESSES THE URGENCY OF REPENTANCE ISAIAH 55:1-8 A REAL COMPLAINT ABOUT MODERN INVENTIONS, PARTICULARLY FROM THE LAST CENTURY, IS THAT PEOPLE ARE PLACING A GREATER DEPENDANCY ON THEM AND LESS ON THEIR OWN SKILLS. MODERN TECHNOLOGY WORKS WELL WHEN IT WORKS, BUT WHEN IT ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Got What You Wanted, But You Lost What You Had!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2018

We must guard against pursuing our desires at the expense of do what honours God. Christians, especially, can lose effectiveness in service if they fail to consider the cost of their choices.

GENESIS 25:29-34 YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANTED, BUT YOU LOST WHAT YOU HAD! [1] Once when Jacob was cooking stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was exhausted. And Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am exhausted!” (Therefore, his name was called Edom.) Jacob said, “Sell me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Baptist