Sermons on Luke 14:30:

It's All Or Nothing

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 3, 2011

If you were going on vacation would you be satisfied with getting halfway there? If you left a job half finished do you think your boss would be satisfied? If you gave it 50% would you be considered a real team player? Going halfway, giving it 50% doesn’t

It’s All or Nothing INTRODUCTION: If you were going on vacation would you be satisfied with getting halfway there? If you left a job half finished do you think your boss would be satisfied? If you gave it 50% would you be considered a real team player? Going halfway, giving it 50% ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evaluating The Cost Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Following Jesus is not easy, be ready for the long haul

35. Who is Jesus? May 08st, 2011 (Mother’s Day) Evaluating the Cost Happy Mother’s day to all of our moms, we have a really special text for you today as we continue in our series through the gospel of Luke. Grace is free. Salvation is expensive. We spend a lot of time in the church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: *other

The Parable Of Costly Discipleship: Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 9, 2011

Assessing the cost of discipleship come through stories of 1) Construction Discipleship (Luke 14:28–30) 2) Conflict Discipleship (Luke 14:31–32) and 3) Chattel Discipleship (Luke 14:33)

Canada’s first war in more than half a century ended at 11:18 a.m. local time Thursday at a spot about 300 metres away from where the first Canadian combat troops set foot in Kandahar on Jan. 19, 2002. Canadian troops--about 35,000 men and women have deployed to Afghanistan since late 2001--have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Other

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 20, 2011

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

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Aggravation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011

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

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Construction Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

Today we finish our series on building our spiritual house and my hope is that next week we can celebrate our journey through this church year and go forward with a new commitment to living as true disciples of Jesus. Today we talk about the hardest part,

Today we finish our series on building our spiritual house and my hope is that next week we can celebrate our journey through this church year and go forward with a new commitment to living as true disciples of Jesus. Today we talk about the hardest part, the actual work and perseverance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-30

Oh, We Mean Well!

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

The Christian life is the best possible life anyone could ever live...but it's not an easy road.

OH, WE MEAN WELL! LUKE 14:25 35 Read Luke 14:25 35...............PRAY There is a story about 2 men from New York who had never been out of the city. And they got so fed up with city life that they bought a ranch down in Texas so they could live off the land like their ancestors had done. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

The Cost!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2011

When Jesus speaks about counting the cost to be his disciple he made it clear that following him would cost us our life of ease, our money and our time.

Sermon: The Cost! Video David Platt: Radical: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoicm4wnQ4c Scripture Text: Luke 14:25-35: NIV The Cost of Being a Disciple 25Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Turning Back

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 7, 2012

There are times in our spiritual lives when we want all the blessings of heaven, but with the least amount of sacrifice possible. There are times when we live our Christian lives in such a way that we seem to be saying, “What is the least amount that I ha

Opening illustration: Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby. “It was my husband’s,” the woman explained, “But he died.” “I’m very sorry,” said the man. “You know, I’m really surprised that a relative or friend didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 30, 2013

A look at what it means to "count the cost" and why that's so essential. This message calls down the cheap gospel presentations that we so often make that have no mention in them of what it actually means to follow Jesus.

CHEAP FAITH: Too often we offer salvation that’s straight from the discount bin. - Luke 14:28-32. - Our approach to evangelism is too often to present salvation as a low-cost, no-commitment offer. All you need to do is say you believe in Jesus! That’s it! There’s no mention of the need for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

"The High Cost Of Discipleship"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 22, 2013

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

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Jesus First

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2013

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

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Just Followers Of Christ? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 29, 2012

Jesus is looking for true disciples!

Open your Bibles to Luke Chapter 14… We noted at the beginning of Luke 14 the calling of Jesus Christ. We are to follow Him by knowing our own calling, then to go, do what God tells us, and tell people about the Gospel; Know-Go-Do-Tell! Jesus then warned people of selfish pride. And last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The "Rapid Growth" Towards Christ-Likeness!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

I learned that DISCIPLESHIP is not MANDATORY! DISCIPLESHIP should not be MOTIVATED by FEAR. Let me ILLUSTRATE my LIFE, when I was in the ENGINEERING, I was DOMINATED by FEAR! I wasn’t STUDYING to LEARN, rather I was STUDYING because of FEAR of FAILING,

INTRODUCTION: It’s about 2 yrs. have passed when I DENIED myself, CARRIED my OWN CROSS and FOLLOWED Jesus CHRIST! I encountered a lot of TRIALS that TESTED my FAITH, endurance, patience, self-control, humility & forgiveness. I learned to FOCUS in PURSUING my CALLING and not to ENTERTAIN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: *other

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

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

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ