Sermons on To Count:

How Should We Live Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008

In this message Philippians 1:1-10 is used to help us come to define our lives by what really counts and brings lasting joy. Our walk with Jesus, our prayer life, and our focus on others.

How many of you would like to live a more joyful life? Would you like to discover how to be content with what ever life dishes out? If you answered yes, this series of Bible teaching is for you. This morning we begin a new series on how to live the joy-filled lives. There is no one who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Truth About Discipleship

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 27, 2009

Jesus wants us to know the truth about being one of His disciples. He wants all of us to count the cost, so in vs. 24 the Lord tells us three things we must do.

The Truth about Discipleship Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 22, 2009 *I read about a little boy who was trying to memorize some Scripture. He accidentally got two verses jumbled together. It came out this way: “A lie is an abomination unto the Lord. -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 11, 2014

Friend, it’s one thing to count, think thousand times and give a few rupee notes from the plenty that you have or drop all that you have into the offering box and trust Him for the future.

Giving to God! Lord, I wish I had more to give you……. “After he was weaned, she took the boy with her, young as he was, along with a three-year-old bull, an ephah of flour and a skin of wine, and brought him to the house of the LORD at Shiloh. “(1 Samuel 1:24) Choked with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mighty Men And Their Pea Patch

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2015

David's last words are powerful as he teaches the lesson of the lentil field. It is time to take your stand and be counted faithful to the little field before us. You can make a difference when others chose to run.

I WILL STAND FAITHFUL IN MY PEA PATCH! PAY ATTENTION TO THE LAST WORDS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I buy a bag of LENTILS at the local grocery store. I discuss value, price, worth --- Lentils are in the pea, split pea family of plants...) Psalm 68:1 (KJV) Let God arise, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Great Thoughts Of You Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Sep 9, 2023

Before we entered the world, God knew us. Humans were created to be in the image of God. We had no idea what God prepared for us. God's thoughts of us are too numerous to count.

We have a dog which my wife rescued from the street. One day when she came home from work Charmain noticed a dog outside of our gate. The dog looked very frail, weak, and dirty. When my wife approached the dog, it did not run away it allowed Charmain to pick her up. The dog was brought inside of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Genesis 2:15, John 10:10, Colossians 1:13

The Cost Of Living

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 4, 2003

Jesus’ determination to go to Jerusalem became a springboard to helping His followers count the cost of their preconceived notions. What is lost when we live by our preconceived notions? 3 costs of living with preconceived notions of Jesus’ Kingdom.

THE COST OF LIVING w/Preconceived notions—Luke 9:51-56 Preconceived ideas.... American Indians—Lost land England’s 1st attempt at colonizing America—Lost Colony Blacks in Africa—Lost freedom Southerners in civil War—Lost productivity Vietnam—Lost victory Twin Towers—Lost security Took Bible & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Thing In The World

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 19, 2011

Don’t coast through life hoping that staying out of trouble and occasionally doing a good deed will be enough when it counts. Stop being a “casual Christian”, and start having a relationship with the God of the universe.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD Ecclesiastes 2:1 – 11 What is the most important thing in the world? The scripture I just read was written by Solomon, who was the richest, wisest, and most influential king of Israel. If you were paying attention, you heard Solomon say that he had it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Things You Can Trust In The New Year Series

Contributed by James Webster on Jan 14, 2012

Order of Service and Sermon for the New Year. There are thousands of promises in God’s Word. This sermon zeros in on four things you can count on when facing the New Year. Power Point available contact websterj@zoominternet.net

CATLETTSBURG SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2012 AM WORSHIP SERVICE HAPPY NEW YEAR ORDER OF SERVICE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS IN THE EYES OF A CHILD (Movie Clip) PASTORAL WELCOME May all your troubles be as short as your New Year’s Resolutions RESPONSIVE READING Lam 3:21-26 ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Part 3 - Genesis 21:14-21 - My Kingdom For A Gps! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 27, 2010

DIVORCE is never pleasant, especially when children are involved, but Abraham doesn’t count on them getting lost. Most people don’t stop to think about the consequences of divorce or how much it will effect the next generations.

Part 3 - Genesis 21:14-21 - MY KINGDOM FOR A GPS! When we left to Pastor a Church in the Whitsundays we left our children, Ben and Rachel, behind in Sydney. Rachel was still in her late teens, but both of them were already involved in Hillsong Church and did not want to leave. We remember the pain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 6, 2012

The parting words of Jesus to His disciples was: Love one another. It is the foundation to everything we do. It is a command. It is a witness. We need to experience fresh outpourings of God's love, count ourselves in and initiate moves to share this l

John 13:31-35 Love One Another ES 8 Jul 12 2138 Let’s revisit the scene at the Last Supper, when Jesus had his last moments with His disciples - in John 13:31-35. 33 "My children, I will be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and just as I told the Jews, so I tell you now: ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trying Times - "In The Morning" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 7, 2013

A comparative: Those, who give God the day and wait on the Lord and those who panic and use pride and vanity, counting the blessings of others, being the judge of who should be blessed, taking, before they receive what they prayed for.

Trying Times – “IN THE MORNING” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/07/2013) “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-36

Denomination: Friends

No Condemnation

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 19, 2014

One of the greatest tools of the enemy to hinder the Saints of God is condemnation. This lie causes countless millions of God's people to sit on the sidelines. Truth is, God works in the midst of sin, imputes righteousness, & doesn't count temptation.

NO CONDEMNATION Rom. 8:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An elephant was drinking out of a pond one day, when he spotted a turtle asleep on a log. Without warning, he strolled over, picked it up & threw it as far as he could with his trunk. 2. "What did you do that for?" asked a passing aardvark. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of The Name - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 4, 2015

The Power of the name of the Lord does not just give us abilities to accomplish his will, but it also gives us promises that can be counted on so that we can endure during the difficult times when there seems to be little hope.

The Power of the Name – Part 2 In the name of Jesus we have Hope The hope of Earthly Restoration The hope of Eternal Resurrection The hope of Spiritual Courage Intro Slide Well, last week, we began talking about “The Power of the Name.” We began looking at Peter ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One More Song For You

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2018

There has always been one unwilling to let the rocks cry out, to stand up and be counted, who was willing to persevere and say, “As long as there is time, and one breath left in me There will always be one more song for You

One more Song for You Galatians 6:9-10 The Voice (VOICE) 9 May we never tire of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist. 10 So seize any opportunity the Lord gives you to do good things and be a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing Well

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 23, 2016

Paul calls us to count the present as a gift of God, make peace with the past, and rest assured in the future God has in store for those who are his. (This sermon could easily be modified into a funeral/memorial service message.)

2 Timothy 4:6-8 Finishing Well Did you know the human condition is 100% fatal? How about that for a sermon starter? But the truth is, unless Jesus returns first, we will each reach that moment where we cross over from this life to eternity. What will it be like? Will we be at peace? Will we be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist