Sermons on Weighing The Cost:

Our Pledge Of Allegiance

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 1, 2018

America’s forefathers made a bold declaration, paid a high cost and reaped a great reward. Likewise, Christians do the same thing in their allegiance to God. This July 4th sermon compares the patriots and believers' declarations.

Our Pledge of Allegiance July 4th Sermon July 1, 2018 [PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon upon request by emailing chucksligh@hotmail.com.] Adapted from a sermon by Steve Malone. TEXT: Joshua 24:15 – “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Proof Is In The "Putting" Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 11, 2016

Jesus offers us a costly freedom from our enslavement to sin. It cost his life and ours. When we live obedient lives, we learn the truth of God and enjoy his freedom. The proof of our discipleship is seen by what we "put off" and "put on" in our lives.

1. Braveheart In the movie Braveheart Mel Gibson plays the role of a man from Scotland whose name was William Wallace. Wallace was trying to win Scotland's freedom from the cruel rule of the King of England, Longshank. His hatred for both Scotland and Wallace grew as Wallace won many victories ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witnesses Together

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 15, 2015

Encouragement from the first witnesses to the risen Christ to witness together to those around us.

Preached: Sunday 12th April 2015 Sermon: 'Witnesses Together' Acts 4:32 "Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common." Some people, theologians, philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - I Am The Lord’s Servant!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 16, 2019

She was a young girl, living in an obscure village in a humble, farming area. And she was pregnant - a scandalous situation for a young, unmarried teenager.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 1:26-38, 46-49; 1 Corinthians 1:26-28 ILL. He was an impressive man in his 50's, vice-president ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:46-49, 1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Works With Surprising Speed

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2019

Study of the revival that occurred during the reign of Hezekiah, focusing in particular on the suddenness with which God moved the hearts of the people and the conditions that preceded that revival.

“Hezekiah said, ‘You have now consecrated yourselves to the LORD. Come near; bring sacrifices and thank offerings to the house of the LORD.’ And the assembly brought sacrifices and thank offerings, and all who were of a willing heart brought burnt offerings. The number of the burnt offerings ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Job 25:1-6 How Can Man Be Justified With God?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 4, 2011

And even today many people are trying to live good clean lives, righteous lives, thinking that if there is a God He’ll see their goodness and let them go to heaven, maybe He’ll see that their good out weighs their bad.

JOB 25:1-6 HOW CAN MAN BE JUSTIFIED WITH GOD? 3-5-11 Today I want to talk just for a few minutes on the subject of “How can man be justified with God?” In “JOB” the oldest book of the Bible we find people even then were talking about this subject. In previous ...read more

Scripture: Job 25:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong In Perilous Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 15, 2022

“Weak in the knees” means to become so nervous or powerfully affected that it is difficult to stand. When sorrow grips your heart, and sadness weighs you down are you able to do as the Bible says having done all to stand – stand.

Standing Strong in Perilous Times By Bishop Melvin L, Maughmer Jr. OPENING: - The phrase “Weak in the knees” means to become so nervous or powerfully affected that it is difficult to stand. To be overcome with or caught off guard by something that causes you to almost fall. When we watch the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Apostolic

Stand Firm With The Lion (Of Judah) & Stand Firm Against All Lions

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022

They can weigh up to 550 lbs. but still run at 50 mph for short bursts, covering 100 m in 5-6 seconds. A swipe of their paw can generate a strike force of up to almost 23,000 lb/ft.

They can weigh up to 550 lbs. but still run at 50 mph for short bursts, covering 100 m in 5-6 seconds. A swipe of their paw can generate a strike force of up to almost 23,000 lb/ft. In comparison, a professional boxer’s knockout-punch registers only 925 lb/ft. They can open their mouth nearly a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon 1 - People Matter To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 24, 2025

People matter to God and therefore, people should matter to us. God wants everyone who is lost to be found and that's why God gave the great commission to the followers of Jesus. We must go make disciples who make disciples.

Introduction: A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 1:17, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Duty Vs. Devotion Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 30, 2002

Is it possible to serve the Lord out of habit rather than out of love? An examination of Martha and Mary illustrate the cost of a loss of focus.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 27 Duty vs. Devotion Luke 10:38-42 What brought you here today? Was it a sense of duty, you feel a sense of obligation, a responsibility to the Lord for all that he has done for you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 4, 2003

Few Christians have EVER understood, much less participated in true sacrifical giving. This message examines the cost of sacrifical giving.

THE FORWARD WALK – PART SEVEN ‘THE WALK OF SACRIFICE’ 2 CHRONICLES 24:1-14 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON Introduction: We are taking our final steps in the Forward Walk as we approach our Forward by Faith Commitment Sunday on June 1st. In today’s Forward Walk we will discuss the WALK OF SACRIFICE and I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Followers Of God

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

In our scripture, we have the command given, but also the example of the Lord. Before we step out the cost is made clear.

FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2 I. THE COMMAND II. THE COMPARISON III. THE COST FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Shall We Do? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006

The purpose of this message is to help believers understand the consequences of proclaiming the gospel of Christ and encourage us to count the cost and stand firm in Him.

WHAT SHALL WE DO? Acts 4:14-22 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever been a position that you needed to know what to do? 1. Do we sell or hold on to our stock or house? 2. Do we need this or that type of insurance? 3. Should we buy a new car or continue to repair the old one? 4. Most of us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Your Pastor Is Crazy

Contributed by G. D. Helton on Sep 22, 2012

This is a sermon about truly believing what Jesus said, and living what we believe even at the cost of being thought "crazy".

Your Pastor Is Crazy Sunday Morning, 08-26-12 Text: John 14:1-19 Intro: During one of our Wed. Night Bible studies a comment was made that to really be a “Christian” as the Word was telling us you would have to be “weird or something.” I have been thinking about that and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal