Sermons on discipleship:

How Much Does It Cost?

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 25, 2008

An examination of the costs of discipleship to Christ in an unbelieving world

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? Text: Luke 14:28-33 Scripture Reading: Matthew 19:16-26 INTRODUCTION: 1. How much does it cost? a. How many times have you said that? b. Especially when building a house or some other large project. c. To begin to build and run out of money can be embarrassing. 2. In Haiti it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017

First in a series on our church's Discipleship Path.

ENGAGE I’d like to ask all of you to think for a moment about how you got here this morning. I’m not talking about the mode of transportation that you used, but rather your spiritual journey that resulted in being a part of our gathering today. For me, that journey began as a small child. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Man Up

Contributed by Ron Geisler on Aug 4, 2012

Message to encourage and motivate men to deeper discipleship.

Many of us men grow up without any idea of who we are or how we’re supposed to be in life. Quite a few of us didn’t have the best role models of men/fathers. For so many of us men, even though we have faith values, we’re often less outspoken or passionate about faith than women ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Is The Christian Life So Difficult? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2019

While salvation is delightful, discipleship is often difficult.

Why is the Christian Life So Difficult? July 20-21, 2019 Rev. Brian Bill During the past three weeks away Beth and I had days of delight and days of difficulty. The delightful part had a lot to do with our grandsons Pip and Ezra and their mom Lydia as they spent about a week with us. This time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Finding A Balanced Life - Solitude An Act Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 13, 2009

This sermon looks at Four Benefits of Solitude 1. Helps Me Hear The VOICE Of God 2. Helps Me Build INTIMACY With God 3. Helps Me Express My FAITH In God 4. Helps Me Become SPIRITUALLY Restored (Sermon 7 in this series)

Finding a Balanced Life – Solitude An Act Of Discipleship Have you ever lost your balance? Have you ever driven a car that had unbalanced tires? I know that I have. One time I went and bought new tires for my car. I had not driven very far when I noticed that something was wrong. The steering ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Disciples God's Way – Discipleship Is Life Transformation Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007

MAKE DISCIPLES GOD’S WAY – Discipleship is Life Transformation. What is a disciple of Jesus Christ supposed to be like? The word DISCIPLE is used as an acrostic to describe eight characteristics of trasformed disciples.

• Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. INTRODUCTION: A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paying The Cost To Not Be The Boss

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

Jesus demonstrates for us that there is a difference between salvation and discipleship.

Other Scripture used: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Philemon 1-20 Psalm 1 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) I. Intro God’s definitely got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Count The Cost!

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 1, 2008

Grace is free, but discipleship costs. Are we prepared to pay?

We see adverts all over the place, promising low prices and amazing deals on all sorts of things and products. But on closer examination many of these so-called bargains are to so cheap after all because there are all sorts of hidden extras that have to be paid for. Often the quoted price is a lot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wonder Bread, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 28, 2008

Discipleship might be difficult, but, in the end, it will be worth it.

[For free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE BIG IDEA: Discipleship might be difficult, but, in the end, it will be worth it. TRUE & FALSE DISCIPLES “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” (v. 60). Jesus’ teaching was not hard to understand, but hard to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Really Sure You Want To Do This?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005

A message about Jesus’ words regarding the cost of discipleship.

Are You REALLY Sure You Want to Do This? The Cost of Following Jesus Matthew 8:18-22 October 9, 2005 Introduction I thought I’d better warn you up front that my introductory remarks are going to be longer than usual, but you don’t have to worry about the rest of the message - we’ll still get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended (Sermon #2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 17, 2007

Salvation is free; discipleship will cost everything we have

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #2 Sermon Objective: Being a Christ-follower requires one to surrender themselves to God’s will for their lives. INTRO Last week we began a Bible series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ-Likeness Remains Our Presdestined Purpose

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 10, 2007

The goal of all discipleship is to create Christ-likeness in believers.

CHRIST-LIKENESS REMAINS OUR PREDESTINED PURPOSE Romans 8:28-39 By late Spring, 1864, the American Civil War reached a military impasse that compromised President Lincoln’s re-election. He wrote a note to that effect, then filed it. General Sheridan’s victories in the Shenandoah Valley and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of Discipleship: Embracing The Cross Luke 9:23-24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 13, 2024

Today, we delve into the heart of discipleship as we explore Luke 9:23-24. This passage challenges us to embrace the transformative power of truth in our lives.

The Way of Discipleship: Embracing the Cross Luke 9:23-24 Introduction: Today, we delve into the heart of discipleship as we explore Luke 9:23-24. This passage challenges us to embrace the transformative power of truth in our lives. Let's begin by reading the words of Jesus in Luke 9:23-24 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24, Matthew 16:24-25, Galatians 2:20, Mark 8:34, Philippians 3:10, Matthew 10:39, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disciple Or Just Part Of The Crowd?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 4, 2004

This is a sermon on discipleship. The thesis is that discipleship demands total surrender that includes: 1.) loving Jesus above all else and 2.) carrying your cross.

Disciple or Just Part of the Crowd?—LUKE 14:25-33 Jesus appealed to large crowds of people. Today’s text in Luke 15 declares: “Large crowds were traveling with Jesus.” Jesus appealed to the common masses of people. Time and again the Gospels make such announcements as: “A few days later, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-33

Denomination: Methodist

Discipleship In The Original Jewish Context: Elijah, Elisha, And Jesus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 6, 2025

Today we are going to look at Elijah and Elisha and note their potential influence upon the life and ministry of Jesus.

Discipleship in the Original Jewish Context: Elijah, Elisha, and Jesus Parallels between Jesus’ ministry and that of Elijah/Elisha (I Kings 19:1-9, 15-16 compared with Matthew 4:1-11) When Protestants have visions, they usually have visions of Jesus. When Roman Catholics have visions, they often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Kings 19:1-9, 1 Kings 19:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible