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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Wwjg - Come Follow Me.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 62 ratings
     | 6,321 views

    This sermon deals with the cost involved in following Jesus.

    WWJG--Come Follow Me May 7, 2000 Psalm 1:1-6 Luke 14:25-34 One of the messages that has touched my heart in the most significant ways in this year was Pastor Toby’s Palm Sunday sermon. In it she drove home the reason for why we do what we do as believers in Christ with our gifts, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 96,207 views

    There is a cost involved with discipleship, in moving from the crowd to the committed.

    The Cost of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-22 What is the cost of discipleship? Jesus urged His followers to count the cost, but have any of us really taken the time to think about the cost of following Jesus, and have we settled in our hearts that we are willing to follow Him, no matter what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Counting The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Nov 2, 2006
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    We tend to forget the cost of Discipleship and this is a reminder of what Christ expets of us to follow Him

    Now, I don’t endorse his political objectives, but I have always admired one thing about Jesse Jackson B his slogan "Keep your eyes on the prize," which he used during his unsuccessful run for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president of the United States in 1988. I mention this because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,945 views

    FOLLOWING JESUS IS NOT A ONE-TIME EVENT. IT IS AN EVENT OF A LIFETIME.

    FOLLOWING JESUS IS NOT A ONE-TIME EVENT. IT IS AN EVENT OF A LIFETIME. HALLELUJAH! So, it is critical that you have a personal understanding of who Jesus is! And that you understand that HE IS NOT ONLY YOUR SAVIOUR, PROVIDER, HEALER, MIRACLE-WORKER. MOST IMPORTANTLY, JESUS IS YOUR LORD. AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Cost Of Abandoning Christ Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,020 views

    Life is often a matter of focus? As we follow Christ, we can focus on the struggles and persecution we might endure. Or we can focus on the benefits, eternal and glorious, of continuing to follow Christ. Hebrews 2 encourages us to do the latter.

    The Cost of Abandoning Christ Hebrews 2:5-14 A few years ago we had what we called a water bottle outreach at Lazy 5 Recreational Area. It was during one of the music festivals they used to have there, before Covid, on weekday summer evenings. We would hand out water bottles and invitations to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Are You Ready To Follow The Leader?

    Contributed by Thomas Gates on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 111 ratings
     | 6,788 views

    The call to follow Jesus Christ, to be a disciple, and the cost of commitment.

    Are you ready to follow the leader? Rev. Thomas B. Gates Text: John 8:12 Luke 9:57-62 Intro: What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you have heard long ago as a little child, or is it something that you hear a fresh every day? I remember a game we all use to play ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Success

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,242 views

    This sermon deals with risking paying a price to be obedient to God.

    The Cost Of Success Daniel 1:1-10 1 Peter 4:12-19 If someone were to ask you, what does it mean to be successful, what kind of images begin to pop into your mind. For many of us the first thing that comes to mind is money, for others it may be a graduation, a promotion on the job, winning ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Worth Vs Cost

    Contributed by Clint Guzman on Sep 17, 2013
     | 5,684 views

    Is Jesus worth the Cost of Discipleship?

    “Radical” Session 7 – Friday April 12, 2013 • PRAY! • WELCOME! • It’s been over 4 months of laying brick by brick foundation to get us to this point where we can finally start this year’s book, “Radical”. • I hope that through our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Ifs, Ands, Or Buts!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 6, 2013
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     | 7,906 views

    Real discipleship is demanding. It takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ.

    Title: No Ifs, Ands or Buts! Text: Luke 9:59-62 Thesis: Real discipleship is demanding… it takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment. Introduction I mentioned last week that author, Eric Weiner, described himself as a “Confusionist” when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Follow Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    The main point of this sermon is to explore the call of Jesus Christ, understanding that while discipleship requires self-sacrifice, it brings immeasurable blessings and a new way of life.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive deep into the life-changing call of Jesus Christ, the cost that comes with answering that call, and the immense blessing it brings into our lives. As Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, "Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you your ...read more

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    Christian Cost Assessment

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Aug 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,895 views

    Discipleship is not a casual affair. In a series of three encounters, Jesus shows the high priority he places on discipleship.

    “Let’s cut to the chase. After nearly two decades of studying Christian churches in America, I’m convinced that the typical church as we know it today has a rapidly expiring shelf life.” This dire assessment of the state of the church begins George Barna’s 1998 book, The Second Coming of The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,971 views

    Christianity isn’t a place where people can laze around until the day they die and then slink into heaven. We’re either serious now or we aren’t serious at all.

    The cost of discipleship Luke 14:25-35 God was talking with Adam and He said, “You really need a helper, don’t you?” And Adam answered, “Yeah, I really do.” So God said, “What if I make a woman? She’ll be perfect for you. She’ll be beautiful. She’ll rub your back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,650 views

    Imitators of Christ.

    FOLLOW THE LEADER MATT. 9:9 INTRODUCTION: FOLLOW THE LEADER, A GAME THAT HAS BEEN PLAYED BY CHILDREN FOR YEARS, HAS SOME FUNDAMENTAL AND PROFOUND TRUTHS THAT CANNOT BE NEGLECTED. THE OBJECT OF THE GAME IS TO FOLLOW THE PERSON THAT HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AS THE LEADER. YOU DO WHAT THEY DO, GO WHERE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hard Stuff

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 13, 2014
     | 3,658 views

    Jesus tells us that much is required if we are to be true followers.

    The Hard Stuff Luke 14: 25-27 Intro: The Bridger National Wilderness is located in the Teton National Forest in Wyoming. This 428,000 plus wilderness area has everything for hardened outdoors people. Over 600 miles of hiking trails going from lower elevations to higher where you can find glaciers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Title: Follow Me And Take Your Cross: The Cost And Blessings Of Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,920 views

    Let us reflect on the choice between the world and the Word, find solace in the peace found in God's embrace, and examine the sacrifice required of us as followers of Christ.

    Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, today we gather to explore the profound call of Jesus to follow Him and take up our cross. As we delve into the Word of God, we will discover both the blessings and the challenges that come with following Christ. Let us reflect on the choice between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist