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Luke 14:25-
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Review• Jesus attracted many
followers from all walks of life
• His desire was that they understand the commitment needed to follow Him!
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• Today is no differentAre we making effort to ensure “prospects” truly understand the cost of following Him?Matt. 28:19-20
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• Consider the Cost He paid for us - John 3:16, Phil. 2:5-7, Matt. 20:28What He endured while upon this earth – FOR US?
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The Cost Of Discipleship• “It will cost you
everything!” • Relationships • Possessions and
pleasures• Cessation of sins• Hardships• Total obedience• Your own life
Let us be realistic as we discuss obeying the gospel with others!
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Rewards of Obedience
• A relationship with our Creator – 1 Jn. 4:13-16, Jn. 14:23, Rom. 8:9-11
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Rewards of Obedience
• Eternal life – Heb. 11:13-16, Rom. 2:7, Rev. 2:102 Tim. 4:8
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Rewards of Obedience
• A brotherhood – Mark 10:29-30The church is the family of God - Eph. 2:19, 4:16, 1 Cor. 12:27,…
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Rewards of Obedience
• Contentment in life 1 Tim. 6:6, Phil. 4:11-13
• Peace of mind - Acts 23:1, 1 Pet. 3:16, Jn. 14:27-28
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Refusing to Obey!• While the cost of
obedience is high, the cost of disobedience is even higher!
• Refusal to obey has a cost - 2 Thess. 1:8-9, Matt. 7:13-14, Lk. 13:3Unfaithful – Lk. 9:62, 2 Pet. 2:20-22,…
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Refusing to Obey!• Eternal separation • 2 Thess. 1:9,
Matt. 7:23• Eternal torments –
Matt. 25:46, 30• Eternal regret – cf.
Lk. 16:25, 2 Pet. 2:20
The cost of following Jesus is
High!
But the rewards are “out of this
world!”
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Why not obey Him today?
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