COUNT THE COST:

Lunch w/the Pastor Series

Do 1 Each Week

John’s disciples are starting to desert him to follow this new Guy…

John 3:30 (NIV) 30 He must become greater; I must become less.”

In order for Jesus to become greater, I must become less.

This will never happen accidentally; it can only happen intentionally.

Jesus used this idea of “counting the cost..”

Luke 14:28 (NIV) 28 “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?

Following Jesus as Savior is free, but following Jesus as Lord and Savior is costly…

COUNT THE COST

1. I GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO STAY OFFENDED

Offenses Are Inevitable

Staying offended is a choice

Being offended is a (moment) matter of time and opportunity; staying offended is a choice.