From Darkness Into Light - Part 1

The High Cost of a Higher Calling: 4 Costly Sacrifices of DiscipleshipTo fully follow Jesus…• I must love God more than my very own family• I must be willing to live for Jesus so much that I would be willing to die for Jesus• I must count the cost of discipleship before I decide to follow Jesus• I must stay salty: Staying active, fresh, and being influential in the Kingdom of GodThe Gospel/Christ Connection: Jesus gave us His life for us, and He expects us to give up our lives in service to Him as His disciple.• Jesus gave His life fully for you. The Gospel empowers us to lay down our life for Jesus and for others.• Jesus carried His Cross so that you could be free…free not to serve yourself, but free to give yourself freely and fully in the service of the Savior.• If you have not yet received from Jesus did for you on the Cross, today is the day of your salvation.Today’s Big Idea (A short summary): Salvation is free, but discipleship is very costly.