Sermons on Luke 14:31:

Jesus Is Number One

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 16, 2015

Jesus does not promise us material wealth if we follow him, but he promises us a wealth beyond anything we can dream of in terms of material goods. His wealth is the wealth of the Holy Spirit and the wealth of heaven. God and Christ are willing to share.

You might be familiar with the term day-trader. A day-trader is a high-risk investor who jumps in and out of the stock marker often many times a day to take advantage of small price changes. Day traders usually do not have any interest in the companies whose stock they are buying. These people are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Anglican

Growing Deeper Through Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 28, 2015

I relied heavily on SermonCentral contributor Larry Sarver's sermon "Defining Discipleship" for this lesson. I addressed the topic of Growing Deeper through Discipleship in two sermons.

A. The story is told of a pig and a chicken who were walking down the road one day. 1. As they passed a church, they notice that a potluck charity breakfast was under way. 2. Caught up in the spirit, the pig suggested to the chicken that they each make a contribution. 3. “Great Idea!” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Feel Completely Inadequate

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Have you ever heard the old saying, “If you fail to plan, then you may as well plan to fail.”

I FEEL COMPLETELY INADEQUATE Luke 14:28-33 Have you ever heard the old saying, “If you fail to plan, then you may as well plan to fail.” This is a hard saying of Christ that makes it sound impossible to be able to one of his disciples. We should always have a plan of action no matter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Couting The Cost Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 7, 2014

There is a great cost involved in following Jesus; however it is worth it to follow Him!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Following Jesus. What does it take? Is it easy, is it hard? Does Jesus ask anything of those who choose to follow Him or is He just happy to have some fans? • These questions are part of the reasons we are spending time in our series, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Other People's Money - Pt. 4 - Dollars And Sense Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 13, 2014

Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

Other People's Money Pt. 4 - Dollars & $ense I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Some of you will learn this in a month or so . . . being a teenage boy and having a girlfriend at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Mission

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 10, 2024

The church is failing in its mission to preach and teach the Gospel to every nation, people, and tongue as Jesus commanded, because we are busy preaching feel-good prosperity-based messages.

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 14:25-33, Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 21:42-43, Romans 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Terms Of Peace

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 14, 2024

A look at the decree of judgment upon Jerusalem

The Terms of Peace Text: Luke 19:39-44 Happy St. Patty’s Day everyone! It’s a week before Palm Sunday… two weeks before Resurrection Sunday, and I’m super excited. I love celebrating the Resurrection! I’m glad you’re here with us. I’m thankful. And I want to encourage you to invite someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:39-44, Luke 14:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Essence Of Obedience

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Mar 31, 2024

We have our own idea of what the essence of obedience is. But, according to Jesus, just what is it?

“Now great crowds accompanied him, and he turned and said to them, ’If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not bear his own cross ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

"having What It Takes:" The Parable Of The Tower

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 30, 2023

In today’s “Parables to Live By,” we will be looking at what Jesus said it takes to be His disciple in a message entitled, “Having What It Takes.” These are two parables Jesus uses in talking about real discipleship

Parables to Live By “Having What It Takes:” The Parable of the Tower Luke 14:25-33 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQpPqJo3Lio  While Jesus was traveling in the area of the Jordan River, he was approached by a rich young ruler who asked, “Good Teacher, what good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33, John 6:53-54, Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Foursquare

It’s Worth The Cost

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 27, 2022

If we are truly going to be Jesus’ disciple, there will be a cost involved. And for those willing to make that sacrifice, God will be able to pour out His power and glory through that person.

Please turn with me to Luke 14. Sometimes when I say the word “Luke” I want to go all Star Wars! L-U-K-E. (Laughter) The more I spend time in the gospels, the more I see that what Jesus asks of us, He has already had to do Himself. When Jesus taught what He taught, He not only spoke from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-33, Matthew 6:33, Mark 1:35, Luke 4:26, Daniel 3:8-18, John 19:30, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

W#ho Said Following Jesus Would Be Easy?

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Jul 27, 2022

Salvation is a gift but discipleship is hard work and may be costly.

WHO SAID FOLLOWING JESUS WOULD BE EASY? Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Scripture: Luke 14:27-33 When in the Bible did God ever give anyone an easy job? God comes to Noah and says, “I have a job for you. I’m not happy with the way things are going in my world, so I am going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Being A Disciple In The Post-Truth World

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 24, 2022

Being a Disciple in the Post-Truth World

Being a Disciple in the Post-Truth World   Scripture Luke 14:25-33   Reflection   Dear sisters and brothers, Today’s scripture text starts with a sentence: “Large crowds were travelling with Jesus.” This sentence is the context in which Jesus further builds the responsibility and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Other

Ser Un Discípulo En El Mundo De La Posverdad

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 24, 2022

Ser un discípulo en el mundo de la posverdad

Ser un discípulo en el mundo de la posverdad   Sagrada Escritura Lucas 14:25-33   Reflexión   Queridos hermanos y hermanas, El texto de las Escrituras de hoy comienza con una oración: “Grandes multitudes viajaban con Jesús”. Esta frase es el contexto en el que ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Other

Ang Pagiging Disipulo Sa Post-Truth World

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 24, 2022

Ang pagiging Disipulo sa Post-Truth World

Ang pagiging Disipulo sa Post-Truth World   Banal na Kasulatan Lucas 14:25-33   Pagninilay   Mahal na mga kapatid, Ang teksto ng banal na kasulatan ngayon ay nagsisimula sa isang pangungusap: “Maraming tao ang naglalakbay kasama ni Jesus.” Ang pangungusap na ito ay ang konteksto ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Other

13th Sunday After Pentecost. September 7th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2022

Year C, Proper 18.

Jeremiah 18:1-11, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 1, Philemon 1:1-21, Luke 14:25-33 A). A VIEW FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Jeremiah 18:1-11. On one occasion I was taken to a pottery museum, where one could purchase wares and also see them being made. I had made one ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11, Psalm 139:1-6, Psalm 139:13-18, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Philemon 1:1-21, Luke 14:25-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational