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Sermon Audio: The Cost Of Being A Disciple
Speaker: Pastor Val Watkins
Scripture Text: Luke 9:23-27
Duration: 25:44
Size: 11.7 MB
Luke-The Investigative Gospel
The Cost Of Being A Disciple
Luke 9:23-27
There is a cost to being a disciple of Christ, a cost that most people do not understand.
In order for us to be Christ’s disciples we must put Him first.
Jesus set the bar of discipleship very high for those who would follow.
It is so difficult because since the beginning of time man has wanted to fulfill his own personal agenda and meet his own interest and needs and take care of his own welfare.
Jesus was totally surrendered to the will of the Father and we are supposed to be totally surrendered to the will of the Father as well.
How can we get to that point in our lives when we are totally surrendered to God?
1. We must make a definite decision to come after Christ.
This decision is made when we accept Jesus as our Savior and allow God to forgive our sins.
2. We must deny ourselves of those things in our lives that oppose the will of God.
If we want to be a disciple of Christ and walk in the blessing and power of God then it will require us to practice self-denial, complete dedication, and willing obedience in our commitment to Christ.
3. We must take up our cross.
Taking up your cross is the total dedication of your life to God every day.
4. We must have dauntless determination and follow Him.
God doesn’t desire for us to just observe from the sideline.
The result is a church with no substantial witness or testimony that would draw others from their community into the saving power of God.
His desire is that we surrender to Him and when we do He promises to take care of everything else.