Reidhead Sermon Report
Sermon Name:
Cost of Discipleship - The Great Call
Theme:
Scripture:
Soteriology
Luke 14:25-33
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Sermon Overview
Reidhead asserts that the call to follow Jesus is not an invitation to a better life, but a call to a "died life." He explores the radical nature of Christ’s demands—hating one's own life, taking up the cross, and forsaking all. He distinguishes between "believers" who seek the benefits of Christ and "disciples" who have surrendered the right to themselves.
Key Principles
Follow Me: Treat the call to follow Jesus as a "total deployment," not just a weekend commitment.
Counting the Cost:Honestly evaluate what it will cost you to follow Christ—including your reputation and rights.
Denying Self: Make the "death of the ego" the first and non-negotiable step of your daily walk.
Cross as Instrument: Use the Cross as a tool to put to death your own self-interest every single morning.
Priority of Relationships:Subordinate all earthly loyalties—even family—to your primary allegiance to Jesus Christ.
Momentary Choice:Practice discipleship as a daily, "breath-by-breath" choice to follow Christ's leading.
The Great Exchange:Gladly "trade" your independent life for His indwelling life, counting it a bargain.
Warning of Half-Heartedness: Reject the "insult" of partial commitment; realize that God will not accept a divided heart.