What's the Cost?

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What's the Cost?

September 24, 2023 • Charley Carpenter • Mark 8:27–34, Mark 8:35–38

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In discovering the cost we find out if we are a CONSUMER or a FOLLOWER.

DENY YOURSELF

TAKE UP YOUR CROSS

FOLLOW ME

If you’re going to follow me, you’re going to have to be willing to die to yourself.

Salvation is free and costs us nothing.

Following Jesus, in this life, will eventually cost you something.

What is the conflict of interest you are facing with Jesus’ invitation?

Which story is your life telling now?

I couldn’t say no to me or I decided to say no to me.

I couldn’t say yes to Jesus or I decided to say Yes to Jesus.

Is Sharing Your Faith Worth It?

November 26, 2023 • Brian Alaman • Matthew 28:18–20, 2 Peter 3:9

3 Minute testimony: Before - How - Now Who are you going to share the gospel with and how are you going to do it?

Is Pursuing Holiness Worth It?

November 19, 2023 • Brian Alaman • 1 Peter 1:15–16, 1 Thessalonians 4:3–7, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 4:22–24

Is Marriage Worth It?

November 12, 2023 • Charley Carpenter • Luke 9:23, James 4:1–4, Genesis 2:18, Ecclesiastes 4:9–12

How will I choose to die to myself this week? What do I need to give up chasing in order to chase after God? How might God want to use my marriage as a model for the rest of the world of His love? Will we trust God or trust the world?