Cost of Discipleship

 COST OF DISCIPLESHIP

11/23/2025; Luke 14:25-35; Richie Pendred; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: Jesus urges His listeners to count the cost and follow Him without hesitation, regardless of the difficulty, because true life belongs only to those who follow Him completely. Therefore, genuine disciples treasure Jesus above every competing love, renounce all rivals, and follow Him persistently.

I. CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP – (Lk. 14:25-27)
   A. Jesus Above Every Relationship – (vv.25-26a)
   B. Jesus Above Your Own Life – (vv.26b-27)

II. COST OF DISCIPLESHIP – (Lk. 14:28-33)
   A. Lessons Given – (vv.28-32)
      1. Count the Cost – (vv.28-30)
      2. Consider the Odds – (vv.31-32)
   B. Renouncement Required – (v.33)

III. PERSISTENCE OF DISCIPLESHIP – (Lk. 14:34-35)
   A. Discipleship Persists – (vv.34-35a)
      1. Problem of Tasteless Salt – (v.34)
      2. Consequence of Tasteless Salt – (v.35a)
   B. Do You Hear? – (v.35b)