What It Really Costs to Follow Christ

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this powerful message, “Counting the Cost,” Pastor Jonathan Smith explores the words of Jesus about true discipleship. In a world where many want the benefits of Christianity without the commitment, Jesus makes it clear: following Him requires surrender, sacrifice, and a willingness to put Him above everything else. Jesus never called people to casual belief — He called them to total commitment. In this sermon, you’ll discover:• What Jesus meant when He said to count the cost• Why many people start following Christ but never finish• The difference between being a believer and being a disciple• Why true discipleship leads to real transformation Following Jesus will cost you something — but the reward is worth everything. If you’re serious about your faith and want to understand what it truly means to live as a disciple of Christ, this message will challenge and encourage you. 📖 Scripture: Luke 14:25–33🎙 Message: Counting the Cost⛪ Community Baptist Church 👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more biblical teaching #Discipleship #FollowJesus #CountingTheCost #BibleTeaching #ChristianSermon #Faith #Luke14 #ChristianLivingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-the-bible-will-do-podcast--5399989/support.🎙️ Stay Connected & Be Part of the JourneyTo learn more about Jonathan and his journey, we invite you to visit JustTheBibleWillDo.com. There you’ll discover a variety of resources, updates, and behind-the-scenes content designed to inspire, encourage, and help you keep growing in your personal journey.✨ By visiting the site, you can explore articles, bonus materials, and exclusive content that we simply don’t have time to cover on the podcast. It’s a great way to stay connected beyond each episode.💡 Did you know you can also support this podcast monthly through our website? Your support makes it possible for us to continue producing meaningful conversations, expanding our reach, and improving the overall listening experience.👕 We also have merchandise available—each purchase directly fuels the podcast, helping us invest in new content, better equipment, and continued growth.🙌 Whether you choose to listen, share, support, or simply stop by the website, you’re an important part of this community. Together, we can keep building something that inspires, challenges, and encourages others to think deeper and live better.