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The cost of following Jesus is but a faithful recognition that he comes first.
Sermon Text: Luke 14:25-33 Count The Cost! Dog owners often post signs on their property saying, “Beware of dog.” A friend of mine had one of those signs on his fence. The only problem was that his dog didn’t fit the warning. His dog was a lazy, old hound that barely moved. If anything you ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33
Denomination: Lutheran
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
That the worshiper see himself as an under-sheperd of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
Counting Sheep Clarence Semonious, Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Kernville, CA. Psalm 23:1-6 April 25, 2010 Lessons: Acts 20:17-35 Revelation 7:9-17 ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6
A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations challenging people to count the cost of following Jesus.
Text: Luke 14:1—35 Title: Count the Cost Series: Lent 2001 Topic: Christian Living/Discipleship Theme: Cost of following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to count the true cost of following Jesus. Response: Individuals will fill out cards ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:1-35
Denomination: Wesleyan
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
The encounter of the rich young ruler with Jesus. "What must I do to recieve eternal life?"
Mark 10:17 V 31. Called to count the cost. "Are we counting the cost? Are you like me when it comes to swimming,I appear to have an aversion to water...Some people just dive right in, without blinking an eye, but I can’t help just dipping in with my toes. I’m not prepared to dive right in and ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:17-31
Denomination: Baptist
THis is a Christmas Day Message encouraging us to make the gift of Jesus Christ count in our lives.
Make It Count GNLCC 12/25/2005 Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 John 3:16-21 How many of us today received gifts from other people. Our gifts are an indication that somebody loves us and somebody wants to invest our lives.. Many parents and grandparents and uncles and aunts and cousins and ...read more
Scripture: John 3:16-21
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
To emphasize the importance of understanding and being willing to pay the full cost of completely surrendering to and following Jesus.
Good morning, church. Today, we are going to delve deep into the question, "Are you willing to pay the price?" This involves not just being a follower of Jesus, but rather selling out to Him completely. As we navigate through this topic, I am reminded of a profound quote by Ian Thomas, a respected ...read more
Scripture: Luke 14:28-30
Topics: Prayer, Willingness
This sermon deals with our committment to Christ and making our lives count by living the life Christ wants us to live rather than our own.
Make It Count GNLCC 1/28/2002 2 Chronicles 21:8-19 Philippians 7:7:15 Text Mark 10:17-27 Let’s suppose for a moment you’ve just reached your thirty second birthday. You are called to the royal palace, and the people announce that you have been appointed king over the nation. All of ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:17-27
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
Jesus did not sugarcoat it when He was pointing out that following Him would not be a bed of roses! Being a disciple could not be and cannot be taken lightly because being a disciple is to be totally committed!
COUNTING THE COST Text: Luke 9:57 -62 Luke 9:57 As they were going along the road, someone said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:57-62
Denomination: United Methodist
When everyone else turned away from Jesus, the disciples had to count the cost. Their answer is still our answer: Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.
200409.ser “Counting the Cost” CLBC Feb 15 04 a.m. Subject: Discipleship Theme: The Cost of Discipleship Passage: John 6: 60 - 71 It was a difficult time for the 12 ...read more
Scripture: John 6:60-71
Jesus said that if we are thinking about following Him, then we should first add up the cost. If we have not considered the task ahead of time, then we may give up; and when this happens, it is a bad testimony to the world.
This evening’s message is entitled, “Counting the Cost,” and it’s taken from a passage of Scripture that is sometimes called, “The Cost of Discipleship.” When Jesus spoke about the cost of discipleship He incorporated two parables to illustrate His point. One parable speaks of a tower builder and ...read more
The majority of us make New years resolutions only to fail. Why not make some resolutions that count and keep them
In a few days around 60 hours to be more exact that ball at times square is going to drop and millions of people all over the country will usher in the start of a brand new year. My friends 2014 is upon us a new year a chance to start fresh and set some goals and make some resolutions that ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Men are always so busy doing things that we seldom stop to allow God to minister in our lives. This sermon encourages men to surrender themselves to Jesus so we may gain more than expected. This is a Men’s Day sermon I preached at my church.
SIT DOWN AND BE COUNTED JOHN 6: 1 -13 The gospel according to St. John is vastly different than all of the other gospels. While the other three are called the synoptic gospels, which simply means that they give a synopsis or summary of Jesus’ life, John is after something different. John ...read more
Scripture: John 6:1-13
Denomination: Methodist
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