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  • Greg Bryan avatar

    Costs Of Following Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 13, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,739 views

    Savation is free, discipleship costs everything. Following Christ will cost your favorite sins, favor of the world, and first place in your heart.

    The Costs of Following Jesus INTRODUCTION: Saint Telemachus Goes to Rome ILL.- Telemachus had counted the costs of following Jesus…he dedicated his life to God, he listened and obeyed God even when he had no idea where God was leading him, and he willingly laid down his life to take a stand for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paying The Price

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 30,757 views

    Jesus wants us to seriously consider the high cost of following Him as a Disciple.

    IT IS ONE OF THE SUPREME HANDICAPS OF THE CHURCH THAT IN IT THERE ARE SO MANY DISTANT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST AND SO FEW REAL DISCIPLES. ALL OF THIS SIMPLY DUE TO THE COST INVOLVED WITH DISCIPLESHIP. NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR FOLLOWING JESUS. INSTEAD, TOO MANY JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Count The Cost

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 11,834 views

    The cost of following Jesus is but a faithful recognition that he comes first.

    Sermon Text: Luke 14:25-33 Count The Cost! Dog owners often post signs on their property saying, “Beware of dog.” A friend of mine had one of those signs on his fence. The only problem was that his dog didn’t fit the warning. His dog was a lazy, old hound that barely moved. If anything you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How Much Is Enough?

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,837 views

    There is no greater cause than spreading the Gospel of our Savior Jesus Christ--it deserves our full commitment.

    A CULTURE OF CONVENIENCE: Speed, convenience, and ease are all important words. Consumers look for these things. Producers of goods and materials pay attention to these things—and with good reason! The buyers they are hoping to attract are sometimes willing to settle for less in terms of quality ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Commit Yourself To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,513 views

    A deductive exposition of the text following illustrations leading to a call to commitment. Individuals will be asked to make or reaffirm their commitments during Communion.

    Topic: Christian Living / Jesus Theme: Totally Committed Christian Living / Following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to totally commit themselves to Jesus. There’s a sign in the window of an English company that reads: “We have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James May avatar

    Count The Cost

    Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,394 views

    Stop and count the cost of the spiritual warfare that you are now engaged in. Is the price you are going to pay worth the reward you will receive in the end?

    COUNT THE COST By Pastor Jim May Luke 14:28-33, "For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Have A Dream

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,975 views

    Building the kingdom of God

    Luke 14:28-30 I have a dream (vision) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On The Same Page

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,168 views

    Tools for the Pastor to encourage believers to service

    ’On the Same Page’ The Lord Jesus Christ in His Great High Priestly Prayer found in John 17 prayed repeatedly to God the Father for the unity of His disciples and the saints that would follow. Paul, also, in his first letter to the Corinthians spent the first five chapters dealing with this same ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Putting Faith Over Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,196 views

    Family is foundational but following Christ must come first.

    Putting Faith Over Family Luke 14:25-27 Rev. Brian Bill 6/6/10 The Bridger Wilderness Area in Wyoming is one of the most pristine areas for hiking in the United States (besides Wisconsin). A number of years ago hikers were asked to fill out comment cards. Here are some actual comments… * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Gospel Demands Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,730 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons adapted from David Platt's "Radical" Series.

    What the Gospel Demands Text: Luke 14:25-34 This morning I want to talk to ya’ll about something that the Lord has been laying on my heart for some time, it’s just that I didn’t have a clear picture of it. And I think that it’s pertinent and relevant, and very important ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Supreme Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,253 views

    This is the second in a short series of messages adapted from David Platt's "Radical" series.

    Supreme Sacrifice Text: Luke 14:25-35 (Read Text and Open with Prayer) Now we read this text last Sunday and we talked about how if this Book is true, then it should impact the way we live our lives, the way we spend our time, the way we spend our money, and the way our church operates. We talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The Cost Of Serving Christ Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,875 views

    Sermon 4 in series. As Jesus’ ministry became increasingly popular with those desiring to shed the bondage of the Pharisees, many desired to follow Him. Yet Jesus is not interested in crowds. Rather, Jesus desires commitment!

    Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 4: The Cost of Serving Christ Luke 14:25-35 REVIEW: Message #1: An Argument in Eternity. Mt. 7:21-23 Many who say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Noel Atkinson avatar

    Are You Discipling Others? Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jul 8, 2010
     | 9,026 views

    This sermon aims to move people from being consumers to people who disciple others. It emphasises that it is not the pastor's job to mature Christians but it is the role of the Christian to do this. It encourages personal prayer, bible reading and sharing

    Discipleship part 2 INTRODUCTION To open I would like to start with a true story that happened here at our church. A mother at our playgroup called ‘Jane’ wanted to know more about God, so I started a bible study after the play group. After a few weeks she said it was great but what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Requirements Of Being A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    There are requirements and responsibilities of being a disciple. It should be evidenced in your life.

    10/25/2009 Requirements of being a disciple Luke 14:25-35 Introduction- we are looking this morning in the fifth part of the series B.A.S.I.C.. We looked at Jesus, Being Born Again, Holiness, The Church, and this morning, being a disciple. You have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Called To Die

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,321 views

    “The multitudes were taking discipleship very easily; He will drive them away rather than have them on such terms; He will make them see, by any forcefulness of expression, that discipleship is supremely difficult. And so He declares His terms.”

    Called to Die Luke 14:25-35 Promise Keeper’s November 2006 … 6,000 men rocked the Hershey Centre in Mississauga with gut-wrenching worship and passionate desire that God would rush in and baptize us. Speaker after speaker stood with power and pizzazz as the audience remained riveted to every word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army