SERIES: The Great Adventure
TITLE: Ready To Follow
Scripture: Luke 14:25-35
The Cost of Discipleship
Marks of a True Disciple: A true disciple…
1.) (Abandons) Past Priorities
A disciple must prefer God over (his possessions)
A disciple must prefer God over (his own family)
A disciple must prefer God over (his own self)
2.) (Assesses) Present Powers
The common theme of Jesus’ examples: (count the cost of discipleship)
What has following Christ cost you? What are you willing to give?
3.) (Endures) in Commitment
Jesus is not looking for (mediocre) disciples
Being a disciple of Jesus is a lifetime pursuit
G. K. Chesterton: “Jesus promised his disciples three things—that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy and in constant trouble.”
JULY 27TH– Ready to Love- Peter Bales preaching
Scripture: Luke 15
