Counting The Cost

Grace Church Waco

SERMONS

Counting The Cost

The Gospel of Luke

October 20, 2024 • Drake Osborn • Luke 14:25–35

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Luke 14:25-35 // The way of Jesus comes at a great cost — the kingdom of God must not simply come first but a follower of Jesus must be willing to write a blank check with their life. The good news is that Jesus has gone before us in this cost, and invites us to preserve our life and all it’s flavor by following him.

The Stakes of Self-Righteousness

November 17, 2024 • Drake Osborn • Luke 16:14–31

Luke 16:14-31 // Self-righteousness is not trivial thing. Similarly to idolatry and adultery, it hardens your heart towards God and leads to destruction. The way out of righteousness is to lay down our desire for self-justification and take up Christ as our help.

Becoming Shrewd Managers

November 10, 2024 • Drake Osborn • Luke 16:1–13

Luke 16:1-13 // Money has a dangerous power, calling to us for our devotion and ready to enslave us. If we give our life over to the service of money, we will despise the service of God. But if we use our money for the sake of kingdom relationships, we show a shrewdness that is commendable to God. *due to technical error, there is no recording for this sermon. Please refer to the sermon manuscript.*

Becoming the Beloved

November 3, 2024 • Drake Osborn • Luke 15:11–32

Luke 15:11-32 // Jesus tells this story of two brothers not to highlight the horror of the sin of the younger brother, but to highlight the sin of the older brother. In order to enjoy the joy of the feast of the Father, we must lay aside the anger of self-righteousness, embrace our prodigality, and follow our older brother Jesus home.