Sermons on San Lucas 14:33:

Oh, Boy!

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 9, 2019

The path of servanthood in Christ come with a cost, the cost of discipleship

September 8, 2019 Hope Lutheran, Eau Claire Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 14:25-33 “Oh, Boy!” Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Many of you may remember the old TV show “Quantum Leap.” The show was about a quantum physicist named Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Message Of The Gospel Of Christ And The Cost Of Preaching It

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 25, 2022

Where is the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ today? What is the cost of preaching that message?

Where is that message today? This is a two-fold message. First, the call to preach the Gospel. Second, the cost of preaching the Gospel. Since Jesus started His earthly ministry, He has called various people to follow Him, and then told them to go out into all the world and preach the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Servant’s Heart Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 2:19-30

Series: Philippians Sermon: “A Servant’s Heart” Philippians 2:19-30 Pastor John Bright Philippians 2 “19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. 20 For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. 21 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30, Matthew 6:24, Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

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

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 4, 2016

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

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal

Evangelism 101 - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

In our text today we will discover one of the ways the Lord chooses who is to be a part of His church...

Most of us have gone to the supermarket and bought apples but few of us have ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes in bringing the apples to market. Today while many apple growers still hand-sort their produce, many companies are going “hi tech.” Hundreds of pounds of apples are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Commitment To Christ Really Means Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 28, 2019

What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019

What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019 Series #44 / Luke 14:25-35 Intro It goes without saying…that we all have very different personalities…or dispositions. And one of those is related to the way we make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Price Is Right" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 8, 2017

Picture this with me. The disciples are standing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The have just finished a long night of fishing and they’ve got nothing. Ever had a fishing trip like that?

"The Price is Right” Luke 14:25-35 Picture this with me. The disciples are standing on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. The have just finished a long night of fishing and they’ve got nothing. Ever had a fishing trip like that? And Jesus walks up and says to them, go back out and take the net ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Of Utmost Concern Sermon Vi: Following Jesus To The Nth Degree Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2020

In times like these, with so much at stake in our world of blame and shame, Christians are called on to follow Jesus in all their ways all their days to a degree that puts no restriction on a mature believer's love for Christ.

JESUS LEFT NO DOUBT ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW HIM TO THE NTH DEGREE When we first “enrolled in His school” and became Disciples of Christ, we sang that little chorus, “If you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy, let Jesus come into your heart.” Then we learned the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-33

Hyperbole

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 31, 2020

Jesus gets the people's attention by exaggerating his statements.

Personal Illustration: I had to have a tooth removed last Thursday. It took me FOREVER to get an appointment. Once I got there and got back in the room where they were going to extract my tooth I felt like I was in an operating room not a dentist office. I remember back in the ‘80’s when I got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33, 1 John 4:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Selling Out To God Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 20, 2021

Jesus's Parable of Hidden Treasure teaches all-out commitment to the kingdom of God. Christianity is not a little add-on to our busy, selfish life. It is a call to something so valuable that we would give up everything else to have it.

Last week we began a message entitled “Valuing the Valuable.” That teaching led us to the Parable of the Treasure in Matthew 13:44. That is our text for today. There Jesus said, “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, 2 Peter 1:3, Luke 12:1-22, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:19-34, Luke 14:25-33, Hebrews 4:2, Isaiah 12:3, Romans 8:1-23, Psalm 16:11, John 3:1-17, Proverbs 13:15, Psalm 90:1-17, Proverbs 4:1-27, Matthew 13:44-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon # 35 - The Marks Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 19, 2023

What are the significant characteristics of a true disciple of Jesus? Here’s a sermon that will help us examine ourselves to see if we are one of those committed

The great commission of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 28:18-20, “When Jesus came near, he spoke to them. He said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. So wherever you go, make disciples of all nations: Baptize them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 3:14-15, Luke 10:1, Luke 14:26, Luke 14:27, Luke 14:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Construction Zone Or War Zone?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 7, 2023

Many Christians don’t think it matters much if they allow a few sinful activities in their lives. The truth is, the failure to surrender ALL changes the entire fabric of what your life looks like in the spiritual realm.

CONSTRUCTION ZONE OR WAR ZONE? Lk. 14:33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR You need 3 things to succeed in life: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone. Tonight we’re going to be talking about having a backbone! B. TEXT “So then, any of you who does not forsake (renounce, surrender claim to, give up, say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"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

Trading The Master For Money

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 29, 2023

Will you wash your hands of Jesus or will you claim Him as your Savior? Will you trade Him for what the world has to offer, or will you trade the world and everything to be His disciple today? This is a Palm Sunday sermon or one good for Holy Week.

INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- Have you ever been to a pawn shop? Many times people who are struggling financially and have no other option will go to pawn off items in order to pay bills. And every time that you try to sell something of value, you never get back what it is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:3-8, Luke 14:33, Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Jason Duhon on May 3, 2023

It isn’t easy to follow Christ. There are costs and benefits. Today, we examine the price we pay to follow Jesus.

It was forty days after the resurrection of the Messiah Jesus. His disciples had been marveling at all that had happened. His death turned their world upside down. With the earthquake that coincided with his passing and the temple’s veil having been torn, there were reports throughout Jerusalem of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist