Luke 14:25-
33
COUNTING THE COST
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Our Text • Jesus attracted many
followers from all walks of life
• His desire was that they understand the commitment needed to follow Him!
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Our Text • Today is no different• Many are desperately
seeking answers• They come from all
walks of life• Will we ensure they
understand the cost?• Lk. 9:62, 2 Pet.
2:20-22
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The Cost Paid for us
• John 3:16• Jesus came willingly –
Phil. 2:5-7, Jn. 10:15-18, 15:13, Rom. 5:6-9
• Do we think about what He endures while upon this earth – FOR US?
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The Cost Of Discipleship
• “It will cost you everything!”
• Don’t seek a “cheap grace”!
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The Cost Of Discipleship
• Relationships - “Hate”? Lk. 14:26-27Lk. 12:51-53, 2 Cor. 6:14
• Your possessions and pleasures – 1 John 2:15-17, Lk. 12:62
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The Cost Of Discipleship
• A willingness to quit sinning - Rom. 6:1-2, 12-13, 1 Jn. 3:4-9
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The Cost Of Discipleship
• A willingness to endure hardships for Him – “take up his cross” Lk. 14:27, cf. Jn. 19:17, 1 Pet. 2:21
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The Cost Of Discipleship
• A willingness to obey Him – “come after Me” Lk. 14:27, Matt. 7:21, Lk. 6:46Jas. 1:22, 25
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The Cost Of Discipleship
• Your own life – will you die for Him? Lk. 14:26, Jn. 12:25, Rev. 12:11, Rom. 12:1-2, Gal. 2:20
Let us be realistic as we discuss obeying the gospel with others!
The cost of following Jesus is
High!
But the rewards are “out of this
world!”
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Why not obey Him today?
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