Podcasts about The Cost of Discipleship

In this powerful message from Pastor Karl, we journey beyond the manger to discover the timeless roots of Christmas in the Garden of Eden. Christmas is far more than a seasonal vibe—it's the profound story of God's unchanging love, revealed through proximity, provision, and loving parameters.Drawing parallels between Eden and Bethlehem, Pastor Karl shows how God has always pursued us: walking closely with humanity, generously providing what we cannot obtain ourselves, and setting protective boundaries for our good. Yet, from the beginning, humanity has often rejected this love, doubting God's goodness and choosing our own way.The heart of the gospel shines through as Pastor Karl reminds us that even in our rejection, God's love pursues and covers us—first promised in Genesis with the crushing of the serpent's head through the seed of the woman, and perfectly fulfilled in the incarnation of Jesus, Emmanuel, "God with us."This message challenges us: Will we embrace not just the warmth of Christmas, but the weighty claims of Christmas—God's call to love Him fully with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength through belonging to His family, becoming like Christ, giving generously, and going on mission?A stirring reminder that God's everlasting love didn't begin in Bethlehem—it was set in motion from the very beginning, for you and me.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

The Cost Of Discipleship Matthew 10:24

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

In this stirring and deeply encouraging Advent message, Pastor Karl continues the series The King Has Come with a raw and life-giving exploration of the second great gift Jesus brings: peace.Turning to the familiar yet profound scene in Luke 2:8–20, Pastor Karl invites us into the midnight terror of ordinary shepherds—suddenly confronted by the blinding glory of God—and shows how the very first words from heaven that night were not “Merry Christmas,” but “Fear not.” That first Christmas did not begin with sentimental calm; it began with paralyzing, mega-fear. And right there, in the middle of stacked-on-stacked fear, the angel announced good news of great joy: a Savior has been born who is Christ the Lord, the Prince of Peace.With pastoral tenderness and unflinching honesty, Pastor Karl unmasks fear as the mortal enemy of peace—how it magnifies threats, shrinks our view of God, and paints our future in colors darker than God ever intended. Yet the gospel is stronger: peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of a Person. Peace is not something Jesus gives; peace is who Jesus is—and He gives Himself.Through the shepherds' journey from terror to testimony, we're given clear, scriptural paths out of fear and into the unshakable peace of Christ: speaking God's truth over fear's lies, refusing to agree with the spirit of fear, drawing near to Jesus through spiritual disciplines, and taking bold steps of obedience that move us against comfort and toward surrender.This is a word for everyone whose heart has been ruled by anxiety, worst-case scenarios, or the quiet fears that steal joy—especially in this season. A tender yet urgent call to stop trusting the unknown future to our own control and start trusting it to the known God who entered our fear as a baby in a manger.Because the King has come, fear does not get the final word. Peace does. And when the Prince of Peace takes over a life, what spills out is no longer fear—but praise, testimony, and unshakable confidence in the goodness of God.Essential listening for anyone who longs to trade fear for the peace that passes all understanding this Christmas.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

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This is part 3 of Jesus' instructions to the disciples. The first third of the chapter showed us what the marks of Christ's Kingdom are that His people bring with them into the world. The second portion was filled with warnings about the dangers of following Jesus – that His followers will be attacked, betrayed, and rejected. This week we will see the Cost of Discipleship.Jesus is a divisive figure. Though He is truly the Prince of Peace, and the Light of the World, the truth is that people like the darkness and the light can feel harsh and painful. Some of you have felt the cost of following Jesus acutely in your life, experiencing rejection from your family, friends, or coworkers. Others have not, but this passage still gives us a costly call to take up our cross as we follow Jesus. Jesus was open about the cost but also offers us a reward that is worth it all. ------------------------------------------- Connect with us on Social Media ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Threads⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Vimeo⁠------------------------------------------- Download our App⁠Apple App Store⁠ | ⁠Google Play Store⁠

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.

True discipleship involves understanding what Jesus meant when He said to come after Him, to deny ourselves, to take up our cross daily, and to follow Him. Coming after Jesus isn't a casual invitation but a call to immediate, decisive action—leaving behind our old way of life and pressing forward without looking back, just as the disciples dropped their nets without hesitation.

The Cost of Discipleship by NoLimits Church - Sunday Messages

The Cost of Discipleship | Benjer McVeigh | November 9, 2025 by Flourishing Grace Church

The Cost of Discipleship - John 15:9-27, Rev. Eugene Kim by CGS Media

John 6:60-71: The cost of discipleship - Steve Vaughan by Christ City Church Dublin

Jesus calls us to a discipleship that costs us everything but gives us more than we could ever gain on our own. If anyone would come after Him, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow. To deny yourself means surrendering the throne of your heart and giving up control. It means letting Christ rule where He belongs and choosing His will over your comfort. To take up your cross is to die daily to sin, to pride, to the pull of the world. It is to live each day in obedience and surrender, even when it hurts, even when it costs. Following Jesus is not about gaining the world but about gaining your soul. For what good is it to win everything and lose yourself?True discipleship is not a call to comfort but to surrender. It is the daily choice to live for Christ instead of for self, to let your life be a confession of who He is. The call to follow is not an invitation to religion but to a living relationship with the Savior who already paid the price. Salvation is free, but following Him will cost you your old life. Yet in that surrender, there is joy, there is purpose, there is eternal life. Christ conquered sin and death, and through His Spirit we have power to live for Him. So today I call you to come, to follow, to take up your cross and find in Him everything you were made for.

Jesus makes it clear about the true cost of being his disciple, offering a couple of parables to underscore what is at stake in our spiritual lives. (Lectionary #487) November 5, 2025 - Cathedral Rectory - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

Speaker: Andrea Sears --- Cheap versus costly grace.

Jesus called His disciples to follow Him, but He also told them to count the cost. This is still true for us today. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2025/10/26/the-cost-of-following-jesus/ A video of the story can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/NULkG7OE_dE

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Luke 14:25-33

First Church of New Knoxville, Ohio

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Join in as Pastor Eric shares this message in the discipleship series, The Cost of Discipleship.

Mark 10:17-22 // Nathan MillerThe story of the rich man who asks Jesus about eternal life is one of the Bible's most poignant encounters. This sermon explores Jesus' direct and loving challenge to the man, revealing a surprising truth about the cost of following him. The passage teaches us that eternal life is not just about keeping rules but about a complete surrender of our lives and possessions to Christ.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49499819PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2546/responses/new25.10.05

In this week's Sermon Spotlight, we explore what it really means to follow Jesus as we unpack the sermon, "The Cost of Discipleship" from Mark 8:34-38. We take a closer look at Jesus' call to costly discipleship and what it means to live as both recipients of grace and active followers of Christ. From denying ourselves to taking up our cross, we examine the three imperatives Jesus gives—and the four powerful reasons why the cost is always worth it.Listen to the sermon we're talking about: fbcva.org/current-sermon-series or fbcva.org/podcastsBe a part of the conversation by submitting your thoughts and questions: fbcva.org/sermon-spotlight-podcastWatch this episode and subscribe on YouTube:  @fellowshipbiblechurchvaFind out more about Fellowship Bible Church: fbcva.orgSubscribe to emails from Fellowship: fbcva.org/subscribeEngage with us:Facebook: facebook.com/groups/fellowshipfamInstagram: instagram.com/fellowshipbiblechurch/   More Channels from Fellowship:Weekend Sermons: fbcva.org/podcastThe Global Church Podcast: fbcva.org/the-global-church-podcastThe Fellowship Family Podcast: fbcva.org/fellowshipfamilypodcast#SermonSpotlight #FellowshipBibleChurch #Discipleship #Mark8 #TakeUpYourCross #ChristianPodcast #CostOfDiscipleship 

Mark 10:17-22 // Nathan MillerThe story of the rich man who asks Jesus about eternal life is one of the Bible's most poignant encounters. This sermon explores Jesus' direct and loving challenge to the man, revealing a surprising truth about the cost of following him. The passage teaches us that eternal life is not just about keeping rules but about a complete surrender of our lives and possessions to Christ.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49496384PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2542/responses/new25.09.28

Mark 10:17-22 // Ben BeasleyThe story of the rich man who asks Jesus about eternal life is one of the Bible's most poignant encounters. This sermon explores Jesus' direct and loving challenge to the man, revealing a surprising truth about the cost of following him. The passage teaches us that eternal life is not just about keeping rules but about a complete surrender of our lives and possessions to Christ.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49496385PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2509/responses/new25.09.28

“The Cost of Discipleship”Mark 8:34-38Having recently completed our series “None Like Jesus” let's continue to “Behold Him” by embarking on a new study through the Gospel of Mark. Mark's Gospel is the shortest of the four Gospels and it is action-packed from start to finish – as evidenced by the word “immediately” used over 40 times. Mark wrote to believers, probably Roman believers, who were no strangers to persecution. And he wanted to disciple his readers to be strong in their faith by encouraging them to look to their Mighty Messiah, the Son of God, who remained steadfastly faithful even while becoming their Suffering Servant who died for them. Mark's Gospel is a call to all believers to fearlessly “Follow Jesus” because they can trust Him completely.

Join us this week for the fourth message in our series, "Hello Jesus," with Pastor Nathan Johnson.

Mark 10:17-22 // Jacob NannieThe story of the rich man who asks Jesus about eternal life is one of the Bible's most poignant encounters. This sermon explores Jesus' direct and loving challenge to the man, revealing a surprising truth about the cost of following him. The passage teaches us that eternal life is not just about keeping rules but about a complete surrender of our lives and possessions to Christ.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49496386PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2553/responses/new25.09.28

Mark 10:17-22 // Paul BrandesThe story of the rich man who asks Jesus about eternal life is one of the Bible's most poignant encounters. This sermon explores Jesus' direct and loving challenge to the man, revealing a surprising truth about the cost of following him. The passage teaches us that eternal life is not just about keeping rules but about a complete surrender of our lives and possessions to Christ.SERMON NOTES (YouVersion): https://bible.com/events/49496383PRAYER REQUESTS: https://ccefc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/2574/responses/new25.09.28

The way of Jesus is the way of life, but it will cost us everything. In this Sunday's message, "The Cost of Discipleship", Pastor Diego challenges us to live a life that chooses surrender over self and obedience over comfort, just as Jesus did. When we lay down our own desires, we discover our true identity in Christ, and find the deepest comfort and a reward that cannot be lost. Recorded at Hope Church in Springfield, MO.

Today’s Bible Verse:“If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, even their own life—such a person cannot be my disciple." - Luke 14:26 At first glance, Luke 14:26 can feel shocking and even confusing. Why would Jesus use such strong language about family and even our own lives? In this passage, Jesus is teaching that following Him requires absolute devotion—a love for Him so great that every other loyalty pales in comparison. “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET YOUR HOST: Dr. Kyle Norman at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. Rev. Norman has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.Find more from Rev. Norman at revkylenorman.ca Let Scripture shape your heart today—begin with the Bible Verse of the Day on Biblestudytools.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This sermon on Luke 14:25–33 examines the radical cost of following Christ through the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. From Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church to resisting Hitler, Bonhoeffer models “costly grace.” Three lessons call the Church to humility, faithfulness over tradition, and resurrection hope in the face of death.

Message by Pastor Josh Heltonhbcmolino.com

In today's gospel reading Jesus turns around and addresses the great crowd traveling with him. He is proclaiming the kingdom of God, but many are not getting it. He thus describes three conditions for being his disciple. This is a moment of choice for each person in the crowd, and for you and me.Readingshttps://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090725.cfm

September 7, 2025. 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time homily by Fr. Matt Lowry about how Jesus lays out the costs of discipleship saying a disciple must be willing to take up their cross, leave all behind, and love Him above all people.

The Cost of Discipleship - Deacon Casey Solgos by

On the way to Jerusalem, Jesus instructs the people about the true cost for someone who wants to become his disciple. (Lectionary #129) September 6, 2025 - Cathedral of Christ the King - Superior, WI Fr. Andrew Ricci - www.studyprayserve.com  

The Cost of Discipleship: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time- Lectionary: 09/07/2025 by Shawn Ozbun

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