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  • Nicky Evans avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 20, 2011
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    While salvation is a free gift, there is a cost in following Jesus.

    For over a year now we've been studying the Scriptures and looking at the 'basics' of Christianity. We went through 1 John asking the question 'Is It Real' and measuring ourselves up against the tests found throughout that book designed for the purpose of judging whether or not our faith in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Aggravation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011
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     | 4,704 views

    What does it cost to be healthy?

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE AGGRAVATION FACTOR” LUKE 14:25-35 OPEN Some time ago, I heard an interesting adaptation of the biblical account of Adam and Eve. God was talking with Adam. He said, “You really need a helper, don’t you?” And Adam answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Keith avatar

    The Unfinished Tower & A King's Rash War Series

    Contributed by Brian Keith on Feb 28, 2012
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    Part of a series on Core Issues, this message talks about counting the cost of discipleship.

    The Unfinished Tower and a King's Rash War – Counting the Cost of Discipleship Text - Luke 14:25-35 Introduction Did you hear about the accidental burning of the Quran in Afghanistan? Quote - "They should leave Afghanistan rather than disrespecting our religion, our faith. If next time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Desired Conditions Of Peace

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
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    Unity, forgiveness, and peace.

    Luk 14:31 Or what king, going to make war against another king, sitteth not down first, and consulteth whether he be able with ten thousand to meet him that cometh against him with twenty thousand? Luk 14:32 Or else, while the other is yet a great way off, he sendeth an ambassage, and desireth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    "The High Cost Of Discipleship"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 22, 2013
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    In this message we look at the real cost of discipleship. We have watered it down for today's culture. Jesus never did that.

    “The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 Last week we left the disciples standing on the shore. They had just brought in such a large catch of fish that the nets were nearly breaking and when they placed all the fish in the boats they began to sink. Jesus said to them, come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting Jesus First

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2013
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    Prioritising commitments, bearing the Cross, and counting the cost of discipleship.

    PUTTING JESUS FIRST. Luke 14:25-33. I. Prioritising commitments. Jesus, it has to be admitted, is a great orator. Seeing the crowds following Him, He turned (Luke 14:25), and spoke words that were designed to shock, and even offend His hearers. In a masterstroke of hyperbole, He took their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Tilton avatar

    Rope To Thread Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 2, 2013
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    Is it okay to be rich? Should we "hate" our family to follow Christ? These questions are answered through understanding original intent.

    September 8, 2013 Rope to Thread Definitions! What do we really understand from the words that we use? Recently, a “Mother’s Dictionary” was written that includes some ways mom understands certain words, including; Bottle feeding: an opportunity for daddy to get up at 2-am ...read more

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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    The Cost Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012
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     | 9,801 views

    Sermon #8 in a 13 sermon series on the Preaching of Jesus. Luke 14:25-35 dealing with Jesus' teaching on what it means to be a disciple.

    The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 CHCC: February26, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s said that Abraham Lincoln regularly attended services at a Presbyterian Church in Washington DC. One Sunday, while the Civil War was raging, an aide asked the President what he thought of the sermon. Lincoln ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Look Both Ways Before Crossing

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 10, 2012
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     | 18,114 views

    Sometimes our attenion becomes so focused in one direction that we fail to acknowledge other realities.

    TITLE: LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 14:25-33 I want to lift up this morning as a thought – Look Ways Before Crossing. This has always been sound advice. Matter of fact it is one of the earliest recollections of instructions that I have as a child. I can recall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Plastic Jesus

    Contributed by Chip Blackshear on Jun 2, 2012
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     | 10,304 views

    Too often we try to make Jesus fit our own desires. Instead of the real Jesus we want one that fits into our life neatly. That's a plastic Jesus.

    “PLASTIC JESUS” Genesis 22:1-14 • Luke 14:25-33 First Presbyterian Church, Corpus Christi, TX Rev. Charles S. Blackshear • April 22, 2012 Several years ago in Kentucky a man walked into a Dairy Queen, placed his order and then paid for it with a $200 bill. The cashier ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Our Promise To God As Disciples Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015
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     | 7,297 views

    The Stream of God’s Promises. Our Heavenly Father has many wonderful Promises for each of us, His children. I want us to consider our promises to God as His children, as His disciples.

    Our Promise as Disciples It is at the Cross of Christ where we discover the way to our Eternal home. It is at the Cross where Salvation and Forgiveness of Sin are guaranteed to all who accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour. Last week we took time to remember the Events of Easter, all that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of True Discipleship. Is It Worth It? Do We Want It?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 4, 2016
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    We all know the cost of discipleship is high, but what is discipleship, and more importantly, do we, as a Christians have a choice but to be disciples? True discipleship is to embrace it, to enjoy it, and live for it because we want to.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th September 2010; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Philemon 1-21 Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Piccadilly Disciples

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 2, 2017
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     | 10,434 views

    Sermon focusing on discipleship

    PICCADILLY DISCIPLES LUKE 14:25-33 ILLUSTRATION: PICCADILLY 1 Imagine if you will a place to eat where you can have almost anything under the sun and where you serve yourself. You walk in, grab a tray, and laid out before you are more options than you could eat at any one time. The point of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Leach avatar

    A Christian Yes, But Am I A Disciple Of Jesus Christ?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 10, 2014
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    It is quite an extraordinary thing when you ponder it but there are many born again Christians who are not yet disciples of Jesus Christ.

    A Christian yes, but am I a disciple of Jesus Christ? It is quite an extraordinary thing when you ponder it but there are many born again Christians who are not yet disciples of Jesus Christ. What is a disciple? Here are the six basic truths that Jesus said characterize and are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Damon S Adams avatar

    Counting The Cost - Following Jesus Luke 14: 25-35

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Apr 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,606 views

    This message looks at the challenge of following Jesus. It considers the nature of discipleship and how it is inseparable from being a Christian.

    Counting the Cost - Following Jesus Luke 14: 25-35 Introduction We live in an era where Christianity has been simplified to a form of ‘easy believism’. There is the option of having Jesus as your Saviour without Him being your Lord. But this was not what Jesus taught. The call to being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational