Today’s Message: My Disciples Count the Cost

Main Text: Luke 14:25–35

Messenger: Pastor Ryan Rice, Sr.

Following Jesus is open to all—but it is never casual. In My Disciples Count the Cost, Jesus speaks plainly to the crowds and makes clear what it truly means to be His disciple.

In today’s message, Pastor Ryan walks us through Luke 14:25–35, where Jesus calls His followers to a life of wholehearted devotion. Discipleship is not admiration from a distance; it is a decisive commitment to place Christ above all else—even above family, personal ambition, comfort, and self.

This week’s message highlights three sobering and grace-filled truths about discipleship:

1️⃣ Jesus’ Disciples Carry Their Cross

To follow Christ means daily surrender—dying to self, laying down our plans, and identifying with Jesus in obedience, even when it leads to hardship or suffering.

2️⃣ Jesus’ Disciples Count the Cost

Through vivid illustrations, Jesus reminds us that true discipleship requires honest evaluation. Following Him means forsaking competing loyalties and renouncing what once defined us.

3️⃣ Jesus’ Disciples Listen and Obey with Joy

Like salt meant to retain its flavor, disciples are called to live visibly and faithfully for Christ. A life that refuses surrender loses its purpose, but obedience brings joy and fruitfulness.

This message challenges us to move beyond being part of the crowd and into the life of a true disciple—one who hears the words of Jesus and responds with faith-filled obedience.

💬 Reflect & Respond:

Have you truly counted the cost of following Jesus? What might Christ be asking you to surrender so that you can follow Him more fully?