Sermons on Weighing The Cost:

The Handwriting On The Wall Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 9, 2022

God is a good judge, and He will certainly do what even a corrupt earthly judge can do from time to time: He will judge the living and the dead on that day. The only hope you have when being weighed is to have the perfect righteousness of Jesus Christ on your side.

I bet you noticed it like I have. People have changed from just two years ago when the fear of a virus swept our world. People are not the same. Half of us are angry, and we are irritated. People are quick to say things, and they are quick to split partnerships and even friendships. People are not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Sell Out

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2025

Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. You must make Truth your own, value it, defend it, stand for it, and protect it at all costs.

Don’t Sell Out By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. Truth aligns with what is real; it reflects God’s character; it guides us through life. Once we possess TRUTH, no amount of rationalizing, mocking, or threatening ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23, Proverbs 12:22, Ephesians 4:25, 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Timothy 3:15, John 3:33, 3 John 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

The Narrow Way

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Sep 16, 2006

It is high time that we return to the nature of the Narrow Way. It is high time we learn again the cost of Christianity. Let us look at the principles of the Narrow Way.

The Narrow Way “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it (Matthew 7.13-14).” Introduction: According to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing To Pray Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006

First of a three part sermon series looking at the prayer of Jesus found in John 17. While a full manuscript is not available, a tape of the sermon can be obtained at no cost.

Reading of John 17:1-26 Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days Of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Utilizing the backdrop of Jesus Prayer versus The Lord’s Prayer. Start with the message before the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part 1 - Unity Through Truth Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 29, 2006

Unity is vital to any church, but the Bible does not teach unity at all cost. Part 1 of this series examines the Biblical concept of Unity through the truth of scripture.

Unity and Sound Doctrine (Part 1) Scriptural unity is founded upon sound doctrine and a local church cannot have true unity without building its foundation on the truth of God’s word. A good example of this is explained in Ephesians 4:11-16 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Membership Is Not An Option

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

“Lost people” have done a cost-benefits analysis and have determined that they do not get enough positive benefits from church participation to merit their continued involvement.

MEMBERSHIP IS NOT AN OPTION Why do some people who have grown up in the church or having started out so well after being saved as adults run aground or drift away from the Lord? What lures them away? What compels them to leave the church? And why is it the Church in America is having difficulty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-16, Exodus 28:15-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Go Of Untruth Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 16, 2014

You ever wonder why lying was included in the same list with Murder and Adultery? Here is a look at where lying came from and what it cost us to lie

A couple of weeks we got a glimpse into Han’s character when we watched him reveal his duplicity to Ana, his fiancé. It appears that he wooed her simply to become Prince and then kill the queen to assume the throne of Arendelle. And I asked the question “What isn’t this man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blood, Sweat, Toil And Tears

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Apr 22, 2016

It is going to cost you blood, sweat and tears to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. to bring about how Jesus was tortured for our sake, how He suffered at the Cross.

BLOOD, SWEAT, TOIL (MEANING HARDWORK AND EFFORT IN DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES) AND TEARS LUKE 22:44 IN GREAT ANGUISH HE PRAYED EVEN MORE FEVENTLY; HIS SWEAT WAS LIKE DROPS OF BLOOD FALLING TO THE GROUND. Men started using the phrase ‘BLOOD, SWEAT, TOIL AND TEARS’ in the 1900’s. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Charismatic

Give God What He's Paid For (Revelation 14:1-5) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 3, 2023

Is the cost of following Jesus worth it? An encouragement, to be steadfast in the face of persecution. And a call, to live unblemished lives, so we end up with Jesus in Mount Zion.

Over the past few weeks, as we've worked our way through Revelation 11-13 in particular, we've seen one theme repeated over and over: God's people will suffer. People who are have been purchased by blood of Jesus, who follow Jesus faithfully, will pay for that faithfulness in lots of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5, Leviticus 21:16-23, Micah 4:1-8, Joel 2:28-29

Meaningless Offerings

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 12, 2024

Offerings and sacrifices given to God should cost you something, you cannot do all your personal expenses and give the dregs to God, anybody listening???

OFFERINGS & SACRIFICES Isaiah 1:13 “Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me.” I have watched pagans break 100 coconuts at a stretch or if they are unable to do it themselves, they hire people to do this for them. Everything is done mechanically without heart ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Far Are You Willing To Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The importance of obedience to God, the promise of His presence in our lives, and the cost of disobedience, using the story of Elijah and Elisha from 2 Kings 2:1-12.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into the heart of 2 Kings 2:1-12. Let me read this passage for us: [Read passage] As C.S. Lewis once wisely said, "Obedience is the road to freedom, humility the road to pleasure, unity the road to personality." Let's pray: Dear Lord, we ask You to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Topics: God's Will, Determination

Keepers, Weepers, Losers, Finders

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015

Proper 17 (A) We are lost in sin and lost in ourselves. But Christ has redeemed the world. Therfore, those who lose their old selves shall find themselves in Christ, who is Life indeed.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Keepers, Weepers, Losers, Finders” Jesus tells us that to be His disciples, we must deny ourselves, and take up our cross. Now, whatever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Gaining Or Losing? Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 10, 2003

In losing life for the sake of Christ and the gospel we gain life. Do you live by cheap grace or costly grace? Have you counted the cost of true discipleship?

Sermon for 2 Lent Yr B, 16/03/2003 Based on Mk. 8: 31-38 "Are you losing or gaining?" Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Someone (I’ve unfortunately lost the source) tells the following humorous story: When Ole quit farming, he discovered that he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Transformed Life Of A Disciple

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 22, 2005

Jesus never hid from his disciples what it would cost to follow him. To follow Jesus we need a transformed mind, a transformed heart, and a transformed lifestyle.

Sermon preached 4/05 THE TRANSFORMED LIFE OF A DISCIPLE by Pastor Byron K. Maynard Jesus never hid from his disciples what it would cost to follow him. The Apostle Paul also testified of this when he said, What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stain Of Blood Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

We can not view our own salvation without looking at the cost Jesus paid for us. The pages of Gods Word is filled with blood stains pointing us to Jesus

THE STAIN OF BLOOD 7-18-10 New Liberty Christian Church, with Pastor Rich McQuinn TEXT: HEBREWS 9: 19-22 When Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of the calves, together with water, scarlet wool and branches of hyssop, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church