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  • Paul Zwarich avatar

    Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,053 views

    No matter what happens in the course of our daily lives, we can be confident that today and tomorrow are in God’s gracious hands.

    Lectionary 12 A Matthew 10:24-39 There is an old, old story that is told about a couple that were walking out of church one Sunday morning when the wife suddenly turned to her husband and said to him, “John, did you see the strange hat Mrs. O’Brien was wearing in Church today?” Without ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    What Happens When We Try To Follow Jesus Christ? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 16, 2021
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     | 4,768 views

    Jesus will... 1. Help us count the cost of following Him (vs. 18-20). 2. Remind us of His sacrifice (vs. 19-20). 3. Stress the urgency of our service (vs. 21-22). 4. Reveal His greatness to us (vs. 23-27).

    What Happens When We Try to Follow Jesus Christ? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:18-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 16, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Matthew 8, Jesus has finished His Sermon on the Mount, and great multitudes followed Him down the mountain, on the way to Capernaum. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Cody avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Scott Cody on Jul 3, 2007
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    A challenge for disciples to follow Jesus, even when his path leads away from our sense of security, responsibility and identiy.

    a. Lesson Intro i. Are you a follower or a leader? A young girl was applying to an Ivy League college with great anticipation. That is until she came to the question, “Are you a leader?” She agonized over the question for a while and finally told the truth. “No” she wrote, “I am not a leader.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Cost Of Being A Disciple Of Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 7, 2023
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    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The True Costs And Benefits Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 5, 2006
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    What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Him. It may be different than you think.

    Two of the major reasons marriages fail are 1) a failure to leave or 2) a failure to cleave. If a husband or wife is so burdened by their family of origin, or are literally shackled by their parents and unable to form a new life with their husband, the marriage is in jeopardy. Or if they leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • James May avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by James May on Apr 14, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
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    The cost of discipleship can be summed up in three commands when Jesus said Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Him.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Divided In Christ Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 521 views

    The sermon discusses the cost of following Christ, emphasizing that it can lead to division in earthly relationships, and encourages strength and faithfulness in the face of such challenges.

    Does anyone here today enjoy being at odds with their friends, family, or neighbors? Maybe you’re the type of person that looks forward to a good argument, or maybe you’re the type of person that would rather avoid an argument at any and all costs. Whoever you are here today, I think we can all ...read more

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  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Follow Me

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 4, 2013
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     | 8,170 views

    Each of us has been called to follow Christ, but we need to consider what that means and what it will cost us.

    Luke 5:27-31 Follow Me FBC Whitewright February 3, 2013 Do you ever ask yourself what it is that God wants from you? Maybe what Jesus wants you to do? I have for years -- for too long my relationship to Christ was identified by my work for Him. But now there has been no work as I have not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unavoidable Consequences When Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
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    S WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES IN THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS, WE APPROACH THE END OF CHAPTER 1, AND IT IS HERE, THAT PAUL REVEALS TO US THAT THERE IS AN INEVITABLE PROCESS FOR FOLLOWING CHRIST. THOSE WHO SEEK TO SERVE THE LORD WITH THEIR WHOLE HEART CANNOT AVOID

    THE UNAVOIDABLE CONSEQUENCES WHEN FOLLOWING CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 1:28-30 IN NO WAY ALARMED BY YOUR OPPONENTS—WHICH IS A SIGN OF DESTRUCTION FOR THEM, BUT OF SALVATION FOR YOU, AND THAT TOO, FROM GOD. 29 FOR TO YOU IT HAS BEEN GRANTED FOR CHRIST'S SAKE, NOT ONLY TO BELIEVE IN HIM, BUT ALSO TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Willis avatar

    The Cost Of Being A Disciple

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,563 views

    There is great expense in following Christ.

    Being a Disciple Luke 14:26-27 I. There is great expense to being a disciple A. You have to love Christ more than those around you. 1. Christ must be the first priority for you. 2. Do you express more love to your family than you do to God? 3. Would you lay down your life for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Losing To Win Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 27,519 views

    Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life.

    Losing to Win Mark 8:34-38 Rev. Brian Bill January 21-22, 2016 Video: “Me Church” In contrast to the common thinking that life is all about you and me, listen to the words of Christ found in Mark 8:34-38: “And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, ‘If anyone would come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Followers Of God

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,221 views

    In our scripture, we have the command given, but also the example of the Lord. Before we step out the cost is made clear.

    FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2 I. THE COMMAND II. THE COMPARISON III. THE COST FOLLOWERS OF GOD Ephesians 5:1-2 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    What Does It Cost To Be A Disciple? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,395 views

    Jesus used word pictures of a Tower and a War to show that following him will take Everything you have and Everything you are.

    Discipleship Series # 2 What Does it Cost to Follow Jesus? Mark 8, Luke 14 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 14:25-27 INTRODUCTION: In the TEXT we just read, a large crowd was following Jesus from Galilee to Jerusalem. The crowd thought Jesus was going to Jerusalem to be crowned as King. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    The Cost Of Living Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,907 views

    Dominant Thought: Following Jesus means being willing to accept His plans for self-denial, and not being ashamed of the Lord Whose lifestyle and mission is contrary to the world's mode of thinking

    A guy was on a business trip and thought it would be nice to come home with a little gift for his wife. He stopped off at a perfume counter in a nice store. “How about some perfume?” he asked the clerk. She showed him a bottle of really nice perfume - $120. “Oooh, that’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Losing To Win"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,365 views

    Following Jesus is dangerous but worth the risk.

    Matthew 10:24-39 “Losing to Win” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This week’s Gospel Lesson picks up where we left off last Sunday. Jesus had been traveling through all the towns and villages teaching and preaching the good news of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist