Count the Cost | Luke 14:25-35 | September 14, 2025 | Aaron T. Colyer

In this message, Jesus challenges us to truly consider the cost of discipleship. Following Him isn’t casual—it requires surrender, sacrifice, and total commitment.

• Jesus reminds us that to follow Him, our love for Him must surpass all other loves.
• He calls us to bear our cross daily, dying to self and living fully for Christ.
• True discipleship means renouncing our own desires and ambitions to embrace God’s will.
• Just like building a tower or going to war, we must count the cost before committing—because following Jesus will cost us everything, but it is worth it.
• Finally, Jesus calls His followers to remain “salty”—useful and influential in His kingdom.

The question for us today is: Have you counted the cost of following Jesus—and found Him to be worth it?