Sermons on Cost Of Discipleship:

Boasts And Excuses Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006

Discipleship involves serious commitment; boasts and excuses won’t get the job done.

BOASTS AND EXCUSES INTRODUCTION 1. Matthew 8:19-22 (NKJV) Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 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 head." 21 Then another of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Shall See Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' illustration of His mission and the nature of true discipleship, emphasizing the joy found in a life surrendered to Christ.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to be with you in the house of the Lord today, a place where we come together as a family, united in our love for Christ and our desire to know Him more deeply. We gather here, not as strangers meeting by chance, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Topics: Bearing Fruit, Dying

Look Before You Leap

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 31, 2004

A sermon for the 14th Sunday afer Pentecost Proper 18 Discipleship

14th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Luke 14:25-33 "Look before You Leap!" "Now great multitudes accompanied him; and he turned and said to them, "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Costly Grace

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 26, 2002

A sermon for the 15 Sunday after Pentecost Proper 17 A sermon about Jesus telling Peter to get behind me Satan

15th Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 16:21-28 "Costly Grace’’   Today’s gospel lesson follows on the heels of last week’s lesson were we saw Peter make his confession. Remember last week, Peter was the hero of our lesson because he confessed that Jesus was the Christ, the son of the living God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost Of Being A Disciple

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 21, 2010

There is a cost to being a disciple of Christ, a cost that most people do not understand.

What does it cost to be a disciple of Jesus? According to Merriam Webster a disciple is someone who accepts and assists in sharing the doctrines of another person. A disciple of Jesus therefore is a person who accepts and assists in the spreading of the good news of Jesus Christ. We call such ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Potter, The Clay, And The Church Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Nov 3, 2008

We know the role of the Potter and the role of the Clay, but what is the role of the Church? A revisit of the well known story as well as a study of the purpose of the church!

INTRODUCTION SERIES: “The Purpose of the Church” – Part 2 Part 1: Luke 14:25-35 “What Is the Cost of Discipleship” - All believers are called into Discipleship - There is a cost for discipleship - All called but b/c of cost, many are not willing or (prepared) to pay the price - Saw that One ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 8, 2009

We examine the two paralell parables of the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price. These are two parables that Jesus uses to describe what God’s kingdom is like.

The Parables of Jesus The Value of the Kingdom Matthew 13:44-46 June 7, 2009 Here in a brief three verses Jesus gives us two parables. Although they are not identical both teach us about God’s kingdom in similar fashion. They are intended to teach us the value of God’s kingdom. These parables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is A Real Disciple?

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Dec 11, 2010

There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Show Christ To The World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Encourages believers to find hope in God, live with eternal perspective, and respond to Jesus' call to discipleship with immediate obedience.

Welcome, beloved family of God. It is a delight to gather together, whether in person or in spirit, to celebrate our faith and to seek wisdom from the Word of God. Isn't it a joy to know that no matter where we are, no matter what we are going through, we can always find comfort, guidance, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20

Topics: Call To Show Christ

What Can You Afford?

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 18, 2004

When it comes to discipleship Jesus reminds us that it is very costly.

Luke 14:25-33 25 Large 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. 27 And anyone who does not carry his cross and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Moment Of Truth

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 5, 2002

After Jesus preached the wonderful sermon, the crowd was facing a moment of truth. What would they do with Jesus?

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever faced a moment of truth in your life? A moment of truth is a time where you are confronted with the facts about an issue or a person and then you needed to make a decision? • It may have been a decision on whether or not to break off a relationship with someone. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call, The Cost And The Calm

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2006

In the life of Christ we learn what our relationship to God should mean to us.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man was driving home from work one evening when he suddenly realized that it was his daughter’s birthday and he hadn’t yet bought her a gift. So, the man rushed off to the nearest toy store and asked the sales clerk, "How much is that Barbie in the window?" The sales clerk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cross Bearing Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 24, 2014

Second part of series on biblical discipleship.

"Three Laws of the Discipleship" Pt. 2 -- Cross Bearing Matthew 16:24-28 Introduction: This morning we're going to take a look at the second aspect of discipleship that our Lord speaks about as He seeks to prepare his disciples for what is up ahead. If you recall last week we said that to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Modeling And Teaching Discipleship Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2013

This second message in the series deals with the teaching of Jesus that was prompted by the request of Greeks who had asked Philip to see Jesus. This Easter series message then deals with Jesus modeling and teaching discipleship.

EASTER SERIES 2013 MODELING AND TEACHING DISCIPLESHIP JOHN 12:20-27 John 12:19-27 So the Pharisees said to one another, "See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!" 20  Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. 21  They came to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paying The Price

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 8, 2001

Jesus wants us to seriously consider the high cost of following Him as a Disciple.

IT IS ONE OF THE SUPREME HANDICAPS OF THE CHURCH THAT IN IT THERE ARE SO MANY DISTANT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST AND SO FEW REAL DISCIPLES. ALL OF THIS SIMPLY DUE TO THE COST INVOLVED WITH DISCIPLESHIP. NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR FOLLOWING JESUS. INSTEAD, TOO MANY JUST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Free Methodist