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  • Stephen Boldin avatar

    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

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Count The Cost Of Quitting?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2015
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    Quitting can cost more than you desire to pay. Demas quit under a heavy load. John Mark quit and considered the stupid tax and returned to God's work. Quitting has consequences --- PRESS ON...

    COUNT THE COST OF QUITTING? CAN WE AFFORD TO QUIT? QUITTING HAS CONSEQUENCES ---I QUIT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Deut.30:19... I call on heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Counting The Cost Of Finance Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 6,801 views

    Money and Marriage. there’s 3 major reasons couples get divorced: communication problems, infidelity but money tops the list

    Counting the Cost of Finance Acts 4:32-37 Dave Ramsey tells the story of feeling as lost as a ball in tall weeds. He felt that life was out of control, he had no sense of power and there was a deep sense of dread creeping over him like shadows on a cold wintry day. He found himself sitting at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    What Commitment To Christ Really Means Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 28, 2019
     | 6,600 views

    What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019

    What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019 Series #44 / Luke 14:25-35 Intro It goes without saying…that we all have very different personalities…or dispositions. And one of those is related to the way we make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Will Cost You

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2005
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    A challenge to count the cost of following Jesus

    Luke 14:25-26 (NLT) Great crowds were following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, [26] "If you want to be my follower you must love me more than your own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, more than your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lowering The Casket? What Really Matters?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 11, 2016
     | 4,173 views

    You are a product of your daily choices? Have you ever considered choices have consequences? Have you ever pondered: worth, value, price and cost?

    LOWERING THE CASKET --- WHAT MATTERS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for treasure for yourselves upon the earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christians Count The Cost Of The Cross

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
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    Pentecost 16 (C) - Christians count the cost of the cross. This price takes sacrifice. Christ makes the sacrifice.

    CHRISTIANS COUNT THE COST OF THE CROSS (Outline) September 20, 2009 -- PENTECOST 16 -- Luke 14:25-33 INTRO: At the center of the life of a Christian is Christ. At the center of the life of Christ is the cross. Today the cross is still considered by some only an instrument of extreme ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of Counting The Cost) # 5

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022
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    Sometimes we hear folks in the church say, “What happened to ( ) who used to attend Church here?”

    Sometimes when this question is being asked, it is being implied that perhaps something is wrong with the church. Listen, there are some folks who left churches and I believe they were justified in doing so. But there are times when people will ask, “What happened to ( ),” and it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shall Your Brothers Go To War While You Sit Here?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 2, 2022
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    “Shall Your Brothers Go To War While You Sit Here?” In other words, will other Christians pay the price while we are secret disciples? Will others witness while we keep silent? Will others work in the church while we just obtain the benefits?

    SHALL YOUR BROTHERS GO TO WAR WHILE YOU SIT HERE? Numbers 32:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man & woman were married for many years. Whenever there was a confrontation, yelling could be heard deep into the night. The old man would shout, “When I die, I will dig my way up & out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Way In, Is All In Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 25, 2025
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     | 817 views

    A message about how Jesus wants disciples and not fans and about counting the cost.

    “The Way In, Is All In” Matthew 8:18-22 QUESTION – who here in this room or watching online is ready to dive into some... • ‘alive and active’ • ‘sharper than a double edge word’ • ‘judging the thoughts and attitudes of your heart and mine’ Word of God? OKAY – let’s do this! NOW - I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Derry avatar

    Counting The Cost (Part 1)

    Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 278 ratings
     | 23,651 views

    Have we really counted the cost of following Christ? He requires us to surrender everything to be His follower.

    Counting the Cost – Part 1 January 12, 2003 Today we will be talking about being a disciple or follower of Christ. Do we fully understand what that means? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to staff members of a wilderness recreation area… 1. trails need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Wright avatar

    Counting The Cost Of Following Christ

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 27, 2007
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    How is your walk and you talk? Is your flavor up to the task at hand. Too many believers fail to see the importance of complete discipleship.

    Counting the Cost of Following Christ Luke 14:25-35 Rev. Phillip A. Wright I. The Instructions Given by Christ A. The instructions given about the Family 1. Luke 14:25-26 25 Now great multitudes went with Him. And He turned and said to them, 26 "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counting The Cost (Part 2)

    Contributed by David Derry on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 10,278 views

    God does not expect His followers to be perfect. Otherwise He would not have chosen the 12 disciples that He did. They were not perfect, but they were willing to follow, and learn. Are we willing to follow Christ completely?

    Counting the Cost – Part 2 January 19, 2003 Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted by US Air Force pilots and the replies from the maintenance crews: Problem: Left inside main tire almost needs replaced. Solution: Almost replaced left inside main tire. Problem: Something loose in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    24.22 Count The Cost Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 26, 2007
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     | 4,561 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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Count The Cost And Pay The Price Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Dec 27, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,562 views

    In our text for today's study, we find Jesus responding to two individuals regarding the matter of discipleship. One we will call simply the Scribe: One who wanted to be a disciple, the other we will call the loyal son, who had to reminded of the cost.

    Introduction A. A teacher was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn't want to go on. When the second boot was on, she had worked up a sweat. She almost whimpered when the little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist