Sermons about Costly Discipleship

Defining Discipleship Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

based on 707 ratings

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An expository teaching message on Luke 14:25-35.

Luke Series #69 June 23, 2002 Title: Defining Discipleship Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are continuing in Chapter 14 of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Benefits Of Being A Modern Day Disciple Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 2, 2004

based on 49 ratings

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The awesome benefits of being a disciple, this is the last sermon in a series of sermons that described the Modern Day Disciple

The Benefits of Being a Modern Day Disciple Pastor Glenn Newton August 1, 2004 PS 1:1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.PS 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2020

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Billy Graham used to say: "Salvation is free, but discipleship will cost you everything." That is an accurate expression of the teachings of Jesus on the cost of discipleship. In this sermon, we explore what it means to pay the cost of discipleship.

A. I like the old classic joke about the chicken and the pig who were talking about going into business. 1. The chicken says: “Hey Pig, we should open a restaurant.” The pig replies: “I’m not sure, what would we call it?” 2. The chicken answers: “What if we called it ‘Ham and Eggs’?” The pig ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-35, Luke 9:23, Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gospel-Centered Living Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 28, 2015

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It's costly to follow Christ, but the price is worth paying.

Gospel-Centered Living Mark 1:12-20 Rev. Brian Bill September 26-27, 2015 Song: “Holy Spirit” Holy Spirit, you are welcome here Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere Your glory God is what our hearts long for To be overcome by Your Presence Lord I sensed the power and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Refuse To Offer That Which Costs Me Nothing

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Apr 20, 2017

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Sermon about giving God your best and not your leftovers. Give that which is costly!

*Disclaimer- I apologize if I don’t have the correct citations, please contact me if I may have inadvertently quoted someone inappropriately. I give anyone anywhere full use of this sermon in any format for any application with or without citation of me. Its all God’s word. If it blesses you and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission: Possible--The Call Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 16, 2016

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Christ called disciples to a mission in the world. The call is distinctive, costly and transforming. This sermon touches on who Christ calls, the cost involved and the priority of the mission.

Mission is such a nebulous word. When we talk about mission in church settings, our minds immediately go the work we do in the community and around the world—we think about the church being in missions. We begin this message series and have made the focus of this Lenten season Mission: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiveness -Jesus's Most Costly Lesson

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 15, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Who amongst us has not suffered from some grevious injustice at the hands of those who we have tried to help ?

Forgiving- Jesus’s Most Costly Lesson Who amongst us has not been grieved by being mistreated by those we have so diligantly attempted to help ? A grief that often turns our hearts black and causes us to focus on the hurt and in so doing clouds our eyes toward our fellow man. Thinking of him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thrill Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

based on 47 ratings

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There is a true joy in being a follower of Jesus only if we are totally dedicated to Him in all aspects of life

“The Thrill of Discipleship” Introduction: Brother Dan Shafer sings a song that says, “When you walk with the Lord you won’t get bored”. I think Brother Dan is right. In the world today there are many misconceptions about Christianity and what it means to be a Christian. Most Americans claim to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Training For Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 15, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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Believe it or not, you don’t have to have it all together to serve Jesus Christ. In this week’s study of the Gospel of Mark we learn how Jesus trained His disciples through disappointment and death to bring the gospel.

Sports teams always like to play before a hometown crowd. Here in Portland they say that the “fan factor” can really help the Trailblazers win games. But when it comes to ministry, often playing to the home town crowd is a disappointing experience. Either because of past relationships or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Requirements Of Discipleship

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

based on 74 ratings

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Many may think that the term disciple refers only to the early followers of Christ. The Disciples were those who devoted themselves to prayer, worship, loving, giving, and evangelizing group of men and women who refused to keep the truth of the gospel to

The Requirements of Discipleship Luke 14:25:35 While every disciple is a believer, every believer is not necessarily a disciple. Many may think that the term disciple refers only to the early followers of Christ. The Disciples were those who devoted themselves to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Goal Of Discipleship

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005

based on 29 ratings

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Discipleship is the key to effective ministry in the church. Nothing we can do has more potential to change the world than making disciples.

We are called to make disciples. It is the heart of our Lord’s Commission for His church. Jesus said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Discipleship

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 29, 2002

based on 87 ratings

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True discipleship requires us to: 1. Be intentional. 2. Be Passionate. 3. Desire to be used by God.

James Armour, my friend from England who preached here several months ago recently wrote me about a problem. One of his closest friends in the church was also the one who handled the church’s money. He was a trusted friend. They had vacationed together as families. But he embezzled the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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what it takes to be a disciple

The Costs of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-34 July 20, 1997 Intro: Did you ever hear about the pig and the chicken who got together one day on the farm. They got to talking about how nice their farmer was, and that they should do something nice in return for him. The chicken made the suggestion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Discipleship Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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We who seek to follow Jesus: 1) Have received God’s revelation; 2) Are God’s possession; and 3) Obey our Lord

“True Discipleship” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts John 17:6, “I have revealed You to those whom You gave Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me and they have obeyed/kept Your word.” Jesus has been praying for Himself; He now turns ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6

Denomination: Congregational

Principles Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2003

based on 324 ratings

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In this passage Jesus lays out the principles of discipleship, when He says, “If anyone would come after me" he must deny himself, take up his cross and follow me.

The Commands of Christ Sermon # 24 “Principles of Discipleship” Matthew 16:24 We live in a day of "casual Christianity." I heard someone recently say that the average church could drop one fourth of its members from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

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