1. COUNTING THE COST
Total: Everything
Luke 14:25-33

2. Jesus attracted many followers from all walks of life
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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!

3. Our Text Today is no different Many are desperately seeking answers
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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

4. The Cost Paid for us John 3:16
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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?

5. “It will cost you everything!” Don’t seek a “cheap grace”!
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The Cost Of Discipleship
“It will cost you everything!”
Don’t seek a “cheap grace”!

6. Relationships - “Hate”? Lk. 14:26-27 Lk. 12:51-53, 2 Cor. 6:14
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The Cost Of Discipleship
Relationships - “Hate”? Lk. 14:26-27 Lk. 12:51-53, 2 Cor. 6:14
Your possessions and pleasures – 1 John 2:15-17, Lk. 12:62

7. 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 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

9. Counting the Cost Lk. 14:28
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The Cost Of Discipleship
A willingness to obey Him – “come after Me” Lk. 14:27, Matt. 7:21, Lk. 6:46 Jas. 1:22, 25

10. Let us be realistic as we discuss obeying the gospel with others!
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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!

11. The cost of following Jesus is High!
But the rewards are “out of this world!”
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Total: Everything

12. Why not obey Him today? Counting the Cost Lk. 14:28 Total: Everything