Hold up a cross as a sign of following Jesus. Children's Sermon: The Cost of Following Jesus Luke 9:51-62 For Sunday School or Chidren's church. Would you look with me tonight at these three men who Jesus confronted with His demands, and consider with me “THE COST OF FOLLOWING JESUS”. Jesus uses a third illustration to show the cost of not following Him, that of salt that has become tasteless. A Broadcast with John MacArthur Share. Look at verse 18 with me: “When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake.” (Matthew 8:18)
Jesus paid for that. And from Jesus’ conversation with him we learn that: 1. The Cost of Following Jesus Introduction: When we follow Jesus we do not lose anything, But following Jesus does cost. Following Jesus costs us our convenience, our loyalty and our determination.… 0:00. THE FOLLOWER OF JESUS HAS NO EARTHLY SECURITY. Besides having enough to eat and a place to stay in, we would also wish for financial security and also luxuries like a nice big car and maybe even servants to do our work for us. If moisture hit the salt, it would evaporate and leave behind these other impure minerals, so that the salt lost its saltiness. The Cost of Discipleship - "Sit Down First and Count the Cost" What is the cost of discipleship? Activity: Do you know what things cost .. [READ vv57-58] Today, John MacArthur challenges us to count the cost of faithfully following after Jesus Christ. He was willing to proclaim a commitment to Jesus, so Jesus challenged him with his response. Luke 14:28-32 gives two mini-parables which act as illustrations of the necessity of counting the cost before following Jesus. The first man probably thought how amazing would it be to walk with Jesus as one of his disciples, witness his works and miracles, and hear his words. These teachings were my attempt to guide people through the big ideas and theological themes of the New Testament. Today, John MacArthur challenges us to count the cost of faithfully following after Jesus Christ. Jesus ensured that people would not get mixed messages about what following Him would mean. Looking at him, Jesus felt a love for him and said to him, “One thing you lack: go and sell all you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.” Luke 14:28-32 The Cost of Following Jesus. Pull out your wallet and place the money on a chair or table. We can not pay for our salvation.
-The Cost of Following Jesus-Objective: To help us understand that there are costs (at least in the worldly sense) to choosing to follow Christ. The Cost Of Discipleship. This is episode two of a six part series. The cost of following Jesus’ commands (18) – Matthew 28:18-20. The salt in Jesus’ day was often corrupted with other substances. Following Jesus does cost each of us the same thing. First of all there is the cost of following Jesus’ commands. These desires may only exist in dreams and even … Continue reading The Cost of Following Jesus Several years ago when I was a pastor at Door of Hope church we challenged the entire church to read the whole New Testament in 90 days. The gospel is not a message of self-fulfillment, but one of self-denial. Jesus did not have a home. It is almost everyone’s desire to have a comfortable life. The price to pay in following Christ is complete submission. The Cost of Following Christ. The Cost of Following Jesus (Luke 9:57-62) Commentary. Scripture Basis: Matt 16:24-25 / Luke 14:27-34 and many others. We read of the first man in VERSES 57-58. Children’s Sermon idea: Hold up various items and ask the children how much they think the item cost.