Sermons on Luke 9:61:

The Discipleship Test

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 22, 2014

Following Jesus is the absolutely most important priority in the life of a Christian. What do you think Jesus would say about how well you’re following Him?

The Discipleship Test Jan. 29, 2014 Luke 9.51-62 Luke 9:51-62 (NASB) 51 When the days were approaching for His ascension, He was determined to go to Jerusalem; 52 and He sent messengers on ahead of Him, and they went and entered a village of the Samaritans to make arrangements for Him. 53 But they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

Half-Way Discipl

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017

Jesus specifically targets, in this passage, the excuses we might use to give half-effort when being His disciple.

“Half-Way Discipl…” LUKE 9:57-62 INTRODUCTION… THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO HALF-WAY (P) There are somethings in life that we should never do half-way. Most things in life we should give our best effort, persevere, and see to completion. Giving half-effort while swimming means that you drown and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Family + Series "raising Godly Kids" Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 24, 2019

Some of us have had the privilege of raising Godly children. I don't take that lightly. I will also say that it didn't happen by accident. Here are a few things that I have learned along the way...

GENESIS 1:28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. I. BE A GODLY EXAMPLE EXAM'PLE, n. – A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Colossians 3:16-17, Philippians 4:8, John 17:1-26, Exodus 20:3, Luke 9:57-62  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Journey To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 6, 2019

1) The Determination Executed (Luke 9:51-53), 2) The Discipleship Error (Luke 9:53-56), and 3) The Diversion Excuse (Luke 9:57-62).

Luke 9:51-62 [51] When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. [52] And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. [53] But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Other

Not So Fast Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 23, 2019

In this message we will slow and dive deeper into the cost of following Jesus...

Not So Fast #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended OKAY SO – we are in this series. An extremely important one. AND – so far in this series we have seen that the church that Jesus intended IS… • His Body • His Bride • His Family • His Flock • God’s Temple • The promised messianic kingdom • The ‘Called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:17-27, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 28, 2017

Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." He also said, "Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." So following him is vitally important. How is it done?

Note: I have prepared some simple slides the I used in delivering this sermon. If anyone is interested in them, send me an Email at sam@srmccormick.net with the words "Following Jesus slides" in the subject, and I'll send the PowerPoint file directly by Email. FOLLOWING JESUS WHAT DOES IT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, Acts 15:10-11, Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 9:59-62, Luke 9:57-58, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Luke 14:28-33, Hebrews 6:17-20, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, 1 Peter 2:20-21, John 21:20-23, Luke 15:4-6, John 10:3-4, John 6:66-68  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Into Battle

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

But the church today isn’t living in power, it isn’t going into to battle and we have a hard time obeying Jesus. Even Christians dislike each other and sometimes even hate each other. Even Christians would rather do worldly things rather than Godly thin

Going Into Battle ME Not too long ago, when HBO had a free weekend I watched a war movie called Hacksaw Ridge. The movie is about Desmond Doss. Desmond wanted to help with the war, but he would not kill anyone, he wanted to be a medic and help the wounded. The movie is based on a true story. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-23, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tale Of Two Buts

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

Everybody’s got a but! We all have a list of reasons why we don’t do what the Bible says we should do or why we won’t follow the Lord. Salvation provides a turning point where we can leave the buts of excuses and regret behind!

Objection, Your Honor! Intro: I’d like to give a quick English refresher. In the English language we have what are known as coordinating conjunctions which join words or phrases together. The acrostic FANBOYS is one way to remember them: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So. Coordinating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:59-62

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lingering And Looking Back

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jan 7, 2020

We can learn from the mistakes of Lot, Lot's wife, and a man who wanted to follow Jesus. May we all forsake the world and all its enticements that hinder our faith and our relationship with God.

LOOKING BACK OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR CAN BE BENEFICIAL IN MANY HELPFUL WAYS. USUALLY, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CHURCH MINISTRIES WILL FILE A STATISTICAL REPORT ON ALL PROGRAMS, EXPENDITURES, AND RESOURCES. GAINING SUCH USEFUL INFORMATION HELPS ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES AND TO JUSTIFY ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:15-26, Luke 9:61-62, 2 Peter 2:20-22, 1 John 2:15-17, Ephesians 4:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lifestyle Of A Christ Disciple Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 18, 2020

Following Jesus Christ is a challenge on the earth with many struggles. But Christ the perfect role model will take us to the highest places if we surrender ourselves to him.

LIFESTYLE OF A CHRIST DISCIPLE Luke 9:56-62 Introduction: Some hundred years ago two team leaders adopted the same goal: Both sought to be the first to lead an expedition to the South Pole. Once made the decision presented with them countless choices. Selecting the cloth to wear, food to eat and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:56-62

Denomination: Methodist

We Are His Disciples Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 15, 2020

Our desire should be to be like Christ, to follow in His footsteps, to see the world as He sees the world, to conform to His likeness. We have a word for it, we call it being a disciple. We are called to be His disciples.

Who are we in Christ? We have been looking at this pretty much since Easter. We considered that “in Christ” we are a new creation. All the old has passed away and before God, all has become new! Being in Christ, we represent Him to the world, we have become His ambassadors. We have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

It Costs To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 2, 2020

Let us wholeheartedly follow Jesus and not let the things of this world get in the way. We are too easily distracted by the urgent things of this life, our material desires and our physical comforts, that we fail in our commitment to our Lord.

Luke 9:57-62 Now it happened as they journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him, “Lord, I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Then He said to another, “Follow Me.” But he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 19:29, Matthew 16:24, Luke 9:57-62

Have You Signed On The Dotted Line?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 28, 2021

We sign our name to thousands of documents in our lifetime to secure anything from homes to cell phone agreements and do it without even reading the contracts most of the time. When it comes to “belonging” to a people of God however, we turn into a conspiracy theorists and feel threatened

TITLE: HAVE YOU SIGNED ON THE DOTTED LINE? SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 9:57-62 When was the last time you signed a contract? Any kind of contract – A Mortgage - A Car Loan - A New Job - A Marriage License - A School Admissions Agreement. Now consider this - How many pages was the contract? More ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 2, 2021

The Christian life is much more than a single decision to follow Jesus. It's a lifelong journey with Jesus. Jesus is with us on this journey. The journey is his classroom; it provides the context in which we learn to be like him.

Today we’re just about at the end of the Christmas season and we’re going to move on from our Christmas themes. We’re starting a new series in the gospel of Luke and we’ll mostly continue in Luke until Easter. But before we start to look at our passage I want to explain why it’s so important that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Committed

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 12, 2021

God needs committed Christians who will make a difference in the world for our generation. Not just believers, but real followers, disciples who put our faith first and live by it.

Blessed Are the Committed Luke 9: 51, 57-62 (Read text) A British warship was docked at a port in the West Indies as a fierce storm was approaching. The wind picked up and powerful waves came sweeping into the harbor. There were five other ships of different nationalities also docked there, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62