Are you willing to pay the price, to become a better Christian in 2007?

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Are you willing to pay the price, to become a better Christian in 2007?

Jesus’ Teaching There is a price!  Matt. 10:24-34 Jesus brought sword What is the cost?  Matt. 16:24-26 deny self, take cross  Matt. 10:34-39 love Jesus above all  Matt. 7:13-14, serve God with the minority

Have you counted the cost for 2007? Count the cost!  Lk. 14:25-35 Questions for your heart....

Have you counted the cost for 2007? Count the cost!  Lk. 14:25-35 If you’ll pay the cost today....  Rev. 22:17 water of life without cost

Are you willing to pay the price, to become a better Christian in 2007?