Sermons on To Count:

Count The Cost

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 30, 2018

One must seriously consider what it means to follow Christ and what commitment is needed to be a Christian.

I ADMIT IT! I HAVE A TENDENCY TO BE “CHEAP”! WHEN FACING UTILITY BILLS, CAR REPAIR, MEDICAL CO-PAYS, OR HOME REPAIRS, I ALWAYS SEEM TO AKS ONE PARTICULAR QUESTION FIRST: HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST? IT IS AN HONEST QUESTION. WE’LL ALWAYS BE CONCERNED WITH COST AND HOW MUCH WE WILL HAVE TO PAY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Giving That Counts Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 27, 2018

From Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, we can discover and learn three qualities of a successful giver. Successful givers are generous. Successful givers have a positive attitude about giving. And successful givers are secure.

It had been a hard winter in the Rockies. The snow piled deeper and deeper. The temperature dropped below zero and stayed there. The rivers froze. People were suffering. After a long, hard day, a rescue team in a helicopter saw a cabin nearly submerged in the snow as they were returning to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 23, 2007

This sermon deals with Jesus teaching about the cost of being a disciple.

MUB SEPT. 24, 2006 LUKE 14; 25;27 5Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. 27And anyone who does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character Counts

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010

Building Character ❶. Be Committed ❷. Be Available ❸. Be Content ❹. Be Genuine

- What’s Underneath? - Tiger Woods the world's No. 1 golfer - Woods on Friday (2/19/10) apologized for cheating on his wife - We are captivated by speed & precision in the Olympics rather than character - What’s under the paint? - Is that real wood or a vainer? - Go deeper than the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Is It The Thought That Counts?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 6, 2009

Jesus’ parable of the dishonest but shrewd steward shows us that what people want is something real, not just nice thoughts; and that the use of God’s money is our finest responsibility.

My brother-in-law has a unique ability, a very special talent. He has the ability to go into a men’s clothing store, size up all the merchandise available, and cane out with the very worst, the most atrocious looking stuff that money can buy. What is worse, he does that when he is shopping for me. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Life That Counts Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009

The atttributes of a meaningful Christian life.

Almost everyone is determined to make their life count for something. Steve Fossett was a well known adventurer who was the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon. He also sailed around the world five times non-stop, he also a powered aircraft license. On September 3, 2007, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character Counts

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 28, 2013

Character counts and it impacts. God is concerned with our character, more than our comfort and competence.

RECAP last week's sermon – Matt 7:15-23 – the false prophets were IN the circle but OUT of salvation. • Right believing leads to RIGHT LIVING. It starts on the INSIDE. It is a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ. • Draw close to Him every day and you’ll see your life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 5, 2013

A sermon on finances and stewardship from Luke 14:25-33, especially vs. 28-30 (Outline and material adapted from a transcript of a message by Gene Appel with Willow Creek)

HoHum: Pass out Children’s Bulletins From Sermon4Kids at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/count_the_cost.html How many of you would like to play the piano? Wait! Not so fast! Before you raise your hand and say "yes" to that question, let's see what it would cost to be able to play the piano and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making It Count Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". As you rebuild, do it right.

Series: Rebuilding [#8] MAKING IT COUNT Nehemiah 7:1-73 Introduction: Have you ever struggled with feelings that your life is not worthwhile? I think we all feel that way at times. I know that I do. Life goes by so quickly. I often think about, “What am I accomplishing that really ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017

All meaningful relationships rely upon commitment. The commitment will only go as far as the underlying character. We must strive to be a quality person and look for persons of quality in all our relationships. Marriage is the most important.

THE STORY OF RUTH: A RESCUE RELATIONSHIP DON’T LEAVE CHARACTER TO CHANCE RUTH 2:1-13 A man came to pastor Phil after a message and began to share about his four failed marriages. Pastor Phil listened while the man explained his situation. The man said, “Each time I thought I found the woman of my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Life That Counts

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Tonight from this passage of scripture I want us to learn, not how to make our life count from a worldly perspective but from a more important spiritual perspective.

The life that Counts John 15:7-11 Introduction Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 27, 2012

Don't forget who you are: a child of the King!

He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. The unstated premise of this verse is that personal security is great blessing. It is a blessing to be able face the world directly, hold your head up high, and not be burdened by the worry of regularly, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Counts

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 4, 2015

To stress that everyone matters to God!

I think it is time that we settle this issue once and for all. I mean we have talked about it and visited this conversation many times before and it is time we clear the air and move on. Everybody and I do mean everybody counts! Your neighbors may not know your name, and you may have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-30

Denomination: Other

Count The Cost!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 2, 2014

Two willing followers, but are they limited in how much they will follow?

Matthew 8:18-22-And when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side. Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010

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

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ