EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 53 MIN
Start Strong | Part 1: Count the Cost
from GateCity Buckhead · host GCB Productions
In this opening message of the Start Strong series, Pastor Hazen Stevens challenges us to begin the year not with impulse, but with intention. Jesus told us to “count the cost” of discipleship—because unfinished towers and unplanned battles lead to loss. Drawing from Scripture and stories of victory and failure, this message calls us to build wisely, prepare thoroughly, and follow Jesus with resolve.Key Scriptures: Luke 14:28–33, Proverbs 24:3–6, Ephesians 6:12, Psalm 90:12Main Points:1. Discipleship is costly—but the cost is purposeful2. Preparation matters more than passion under pressure3. Lasting lives are built with wisdom, not impulse4. You are both building and battling—neutral ground doesn’t exist➤ For more visit gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d0FCBEfmE_1uUico7Xd7bXNMf6dltNUIsYmnpHkQm_4/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0#StartStrong #CountTheCost #PresenceCenteredLife #WiseBuilders #SpiritualWarfare #FollowingJesus #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon
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In this opening message of the Start Strong series, Pastor Hazen Stevens challenges us to begin the year not with impulse, but with intention. Jesus told us to “count the cost” of discipleship—because unfinished towers and unplanned battles lead to loss. Drawing from Scripture and stories of victory and failure, this message calls us to build wisely, prepare thoroughly, and follow Jesus with resolve.Key Scriptures: Luke 14:28–33, Proverbs 24:3–6, Ephesians 6:12, Psalm 90:12Main Points:1. Discipleship is costly—but the cost is purposeful2. Preparation matters more than passion under pressure3. Lasting lives are built with wisdom, not impulse4. You are both building and battling—neutral ground doesn’t exist➤ For more visit gatecitybuckhead.comNotes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d0FCBEfmE_1uUico7Xd7bXNMf6dltNUIsYmnpHkQm_4/edit?pli=1&tab=t.0#StartStrong #CountTheCost #PresenceCenteredLife #WiseBuilders #SpiritualWarfare #FollowingJesus #GateCityBuckhead #ChristianPodcast #SundaySermon
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