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  • Reluctant Recruits

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 1, 2018
     | 8,895 views

    Jesus did not present a rosy, unrealistic picture of the Christian life. In Luke 9 we encounter 3 potential recruits. Jesus appraises their resolve, exposes their excuses, and urges them to consider the cost of discipleship

    It’s Career Day at the high school and a small crowd is gathered at the Army’s booth. A Recruiter tells the students about field duty in the winter, eating MRE’s, family separations, grueling physical exercise, frequent moves, and the likelihood of war…and pretty soon he’s standing alone. The ...read more

  • Jesus Talking Tough

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 1, 2016
     | 4,179 views

    Let’s examine Luke 14:25-33 and the cost of being a disciple.

    Intro If church size is more important than faithfulness to Jesus, then here are 5 ways to build a mega church. 1) Promise that obedience to Jesus will improve your worldly stature. 2) Promise that people will not have to carry their own cross, because Jesus did. 3) Tell them not to use their ...read more

  • Are You Nailed To The Cross? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,976 views

    God calls us to surrender four central things in our life because of who He is. We must be willing to give up our self, our security, our success, and our status in order to fully submit and follow Him. So, which are you willing to commit to Him?

    Are you nailed to the cross? Mark 8:34-8:38 - Our lives ought to be a living worship of Jesus Christ’s example -- Honestly, I am more and more convinced that we (all) are just not there yet - Jesus warned that not all that called upon Him will enter into the Kingdom -- If you are ...read more

  • The High Cost Of Spiritual Liberty (A Freedom Series). Series

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2016
     | 6,519 views

    These Jewish people made a great decision to believe in Jesus Christ; however, their very words following Jesus’ acknowledgement can be the very thing that halts spiritual growth and commitment. “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never yet been enslav

    The High Cost Of Spiritual Liberty (A Freedom Series). John 8:31-36NASB In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was coming, slaves recognized him ...read more

  • 24.22 Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,537 views

    It’s easy to say we’ll follow him anywhere, Jesus tells us to be sure we know the terms and conditions

    And so Jesus prepares to end his day and leave Capernaum. Following the morning of teaching Christ and his disciples began the walk back to the town of Capernaum. Remember that it was during that time that he was approached by the leper, whom he healed. And then as they came to the outskirts of ...read more

  • Continuous Commitment Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025
     | 124 views

    Your character is revealed in your attitude to failure. Never rely on your talent, circumstances, or physical ability, rely on your commitment.

    INTRODUCTION: Yesterday: Past decisions formed you for today. Tomorrow: Future dreams give you energy and discipline. Today counts: Strengthening past commitments. 1. Past decisions changed your life. Think back to the time and place your life was changed. Time Place Who 2. Decisions ...read more

  • The Call To Follow

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 251 ratings
     | 22,728 views

    The need to be clear n our commitment to Jesus

    What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you heard a long time ago and that’s now faded away as the years have gone by, or is it something that you hear afresh every day? Well, today we’re going to look at this passage from Luke’s gospel where the call to follow Jesus rings ...read more

  • It Is Going To Cost You Something

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 14, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,503 views

    There are no free rides in the calling of God. One must be decided and determined to get on board and pay the fare.

    It is going to cost something. Luke 9:57-62 Jesus and the disciples have left Samaria in route to Jerusalem. 2 Men sought to follow Jesus of their own accord. 1 Man was asked to Jesus to follow him. Jesus does not candy coat the calling of the ministry. He warns us up front that there is a ...read more

  • Joshua's Farewell Challenge Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,656 views

    Joshua reflects on the conquest of the land and the need for the people to be serious about being faithful to God

    The land has been conquered. The people are beginning to settle into their new life in the promised land. Joshua is coming to the end of a long life. So he calls the people to come and hear his final words of encouragement and challenge. What he has to say is critical for their life together and, ...read more

  • The Cross Part 3: The Cost Series

    Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,535 views

    There is no free ride in following Jesus. The journey will cost us.

    The Cost of the Cross I. Introduction Play a game with grocery items. Each ‘contestant’ will have a designated amount of money to spend. They will need to spend as much money as possible without going over their allotted amount. The illustration is that the game is tough when you ...read more

  • The Cost Of Being A Disciple Of Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,363 views

    As disciples of Christ, we can expect rejection and opposition. We have to be prepared to make sacrifices. We are precious in His sight and He is always watching over us. He is aware of our needs and how we are being treated.

    Matt 10:32-11:1 THE COST OF BEING A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST Matt 10:32-11:1 ESV 32So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, 33but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven. 34“Do not think that I ...read more

  • Are You Willing To Pay The Cost? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 27, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,739 views

    If we want to be Christ’s disciple, we must be willing to count the cost.

    Are You Willing to Pay the Cost? Text: Lk. 9:57-62 Introduction 1. Read Lk. 9:57-62 2. Illustration: In his book "The Cost of Discipleship," Dietrich Bonehoffer wrote "When Christ calls a man he bids him come and die." Bonehoffer was a Christian leader and pastor in Nazi Germany during WWII. He ...read more

  • The Cost Of Discipleship - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 25, 2024
     | 678 views

    The Cost of Discipleship - Part 2

    The Cost of Discipleship – Part 2 September 29, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Luke 14:25-35 www.mycrossway.org 25 Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children ...read more

  • The Cost Of Discipleship Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010
     | 2,964 views

    Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is more than just getting a ticket to heaven.

    The Cost of Discipleship part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:34-38 I. Introduction: A. As we pointed out last week when someone takes a trip or changes a job or hires someone they take into account what it will take to accomplish the stated goal. 1. That is what Jesus is talking about in our passage ...read more

  • The Conditions Of Discipleship.

    Contributed by John Colbert on Aug 2, 2015
     | 7,387 views

    The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God.

    Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. Here in the book of Matthew we see the Master giving out valuable spiritual instructions and marching orders to His servants. In the Old testament God ...read more