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Sometimes Jesus Isn't Warm And Cuddly

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2007

The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective.

Title: Sometimes Jesus Isn’t Warm and Cuddly Text: Luke 14:25-33 Thesis: The decision to be a follower of Christ places all other affections in perspective. Introduction The current issue of Newsweek Magazine (September 10, 2007) featured Fred Thompson on the front cover along side the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Half Time Discipleship?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Sep 13, 2007

Explains how Discipleship is not a hobby or 1/2 time committment.

Reverend John Thomas the president of the United Church of Christ told of his 2002 experience in China in a sermon he gave in September 2004. “I met many pastors and church leaders who had suffered terribly during the years of the Cultural Revolution under Chairman Mao and his fanatical following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Paying The Cost To Not Be The Boss

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

Jesus demonstrates for us that there is a difference between salvation and discipleship.

Other Scripture used: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Philemon 1-20 Psalm 1 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) I. Intro God’s definitely got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Does It Mean To Live For Christ? Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Sep 25, 2007

Jesus turn to the crowd and laid to them exactly of what is the cost of being a disciple. What does it mean to live for Him.

What Does It Mean To Live For Christ? Luke 14:25-35 August 19, 2007 Sermon Series: Following Christ Scripture Reading: Bro.Emmanuel Nacido Introduction: A. The Ill-fated Sir John Franklin Arctic Expedition 1. Many writers describes the ill-fated Franklin’s expedition which ignores the harsh ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Terms Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by David Baeder on May 8, 2011

Lesson three in a 15 lesson series on discipleship.

Discipleship The Terms of Discipleship Sunday, April 25, 2010 am Reading: Luke 14:16-35 ESV Introduction: As a minister, there is something that irritates me. Perhaps it should not, but it does. What bothers me is hearing about all these people who “used to be members of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Cost Of Serving Christ Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 5, 2010

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

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Discipling Others? Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jul 8, 2010

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

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Christianity isn’t a place where people can laze around until the day they die and then slink into heaven. We’re either serious now or we aren’t serious at all.

The cost of discipleship Luke 14:25-35 God was talking with Adam and He said, “You really need a helper, don’t you?” And Adam answered, “Yeah, I really do.” So God said, “What if I make a woman? She’ll be perfect for you. She’ll be beautiful. She’ll rub your back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jul 25, 2007

This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment.

Subject: Christian Discipleship Scripture: Luke 14.25-33 Sermon: “Jesus Wants Followers Not Fans” Scope: This sermon should challenge each hearer to examine their commitment as a follower of Jesus Christ. Summary: To be a follower of Christ takes a supreme commitment. Segue: Let’s look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Being His Disciple

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

As I worked on this lesson I thought about one thing. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. This lesson shares the D’s of Discipleship.

Faithful, or a Fair weather Fan! Tim McGraw – Martina McBride concert – rain; it wasn’t that I was a huge fan of either, I wanted a good seat for the show. Being dedicated – no matter what’s going on – what’s being done – you’re there. Genuine interest. In Luke 14 Jesus finds himself again ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rabbit

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 3, 2007

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18

15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Lectionary 23 September 9 Luke 14:25-33 "The Rabbit" "Now great multitudes accompanied him; and he turned and said to them, "If any one comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

“i Can Live With New Purpose” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 26, 2011

As I follow Jesus as his disciple, I can live a life of eternal purpose and significance.

I’m convinced one of the reasons so many people were attracted to Jesus was that He offered them purpose for living. Yet Jesus wanted to make sure they really understood what He was all about. They could indeed find meaning and purpose in life, but first they had to commit to following Him as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

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