When I was about six, I talked a playmate into letting me borrow his two-wheeler and all by myself I learned how to ride it. Some of you may have owned one yourself. When we look to him we fulfill all the costs of discipleship. God says “Choose life!” How do I reconcile this to the Gospel lesson in which Jesus  says whoever does not hate even life itself, cannot be a disciple of Jesus? … When I was ten, we moved into yet another new neighbourhood. Passage: Luke 14:25-33. Even if his followers should be blessed with material wealth, he expects them to be poor. Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. I longed for the day when I would get my own bike and ride along with him. – Luke 14:25-33. With him we have been crucified, died and buried. 28 "For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it --  29 "lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, 30 "saying, 'This man began to build and was not able to finish.' This was 1967, long before 10-speed bicycles were all the rage. Sermon preached by the Rev. What were they trying to say ? How many of us are constantly competing with someone who we are convinced is, smarter, prettier, funnier, harder working, better dressed,  sexier, or happier that we are? Jesus if asked what kind of death would be his would have answered STONING which was the death tool for blasphemers, the only accusation held against him.. The real cost has been paid by Jesus Christ. According to the dictionary the word “hate” is defined as “intense hostility and aversion; distaste coupled with sustained ill will”. We want desperately to justify our existence. These difficult words unmask our idolatry. Instead we see the life that Jesus purchased for us. A great king named Sennacherib from the Assyrian nation had conquered all the nations and cities around Jerusalem. we find the parallel of Luk 14:25-33 IN Mat 10:37-38. First, “Hate your father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself.” Second, “Carry the cross and follow [him].” Lastly, “Give up all your possessions.” (See Luke 14:25-33, Proper 18C) It’s that simple and it’s that difficult. Can we trust him for everything else in 14:25-33 ? That they are written or recorded gives a false sense of permanence. Dan the Quaker. Bible Text: Luke 14:25-33. He certainly doesn’t pull any punches about what it takes. But Jesus knows exactly what following him will mean and so he asks the crowds to think carefully before they follow him any further. After all, didn’t you tell me in the fourth commandment that I should honor my father and my mother? 34 " Salt is good; but if the salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? All great Bonhoeffer was he was very sexist in his thoughts and writings. Jesus Spoke these words, recorded in Luke, to a large crowd of people, many of whom where on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration (this was the holiday they celebrated to remember when the Jewish people were released from their slavery to Pharaoh and Egypt). Jesus. To build such a tower we need to look to Jesus. Neal Longe. There was row upon row of what, in 1967 was considered to be the coolest bike on the road. One day he was faced with a terrible situation. Jesus’ words are designed to shock the crowds into an understanding of the cost of following him. Maybe your mother always wanted you to look your best and now you are never satisfied with how you look. And He turned and said to them, 26 "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. Epiphany 2021 House Blessing With Chalk. He pulls no punches. I was mortified. God has set before us life and death, choose life. In the sixties these were the bikes to have. Or how many of just give up and try to justify our existence by taking care of someone, watching out for them, showing them the ropes, making sure they never get into trouble? Sermons are written to be live presentations to particular communities. The Cost of Being a Disciple. Jesus talks about himself as the cornerstone of the temple. Sitting straight and proud on our bikes. Luke 14:1, 7-14. Bonhoeffer said that “When Christ calls a person, Christ bids them come and die.” The cost of discipleship is everything. The cost of discipleship is not ours. They saw the love he had for all people, especially the weak and poor, and the outcasts and sinners. I wanted to please him. He certainly doesn’t pull any punches about what it takes. Rev 5:9 says “ with your blood you purchased men for God.”  He lived and died and rose from the grave so that we might be his disciples. I agree Dan. Jesus tells us that unless we hate our family, give away all our possessions and hate our own lives we cannot follow him. What do you mean by these words and who can pay such a high price? Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb..In the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit. Counting The Cost Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed on Easter Sunday. I went storming up to my room, threw myself down on my bed and cried. We have turned earning a living into earning the right to live. Luke 14:25-33 . I appreciate the conversation. A)   Jesus paid the price. How can I hate myself, when you have taught me that I should love other people as I love myself? Jesus healed a man with dropsy, leading to a Sabbath controversy (14:1-6). As for me, here in the mountains of beautiful British Columbia and looking back on the stories of Jesus of Nazareth, I do not believe a man through whom God was made so visible would have ever insisted that we hate our lives or our loved ones and if he did say such a thing then, I would have to use the wisdom of the ages to disagree with him. My guess is BLACK ( not of Jesus ). Jesus is trying to shock the crowds into some sort of understanding of what’s to come. There may well be days when I don’t exactly like life, but hate even life itself? That night I could hardly sleep as I imagined riding up to my new school on my sleek, blue, Czechoslovakian framed, three-speed, hand-brake, racing bike. I wanted to blend in. In those days you rarely saw such bikes. Roy Almquist at all services. Luke 14: 25-33. Jesus You’ve Got to be Kidding!!! God says:  Today I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Well if that’s what Jesus is asking for — then count me out. comment 1. Amen. An Episcopal Priest's Sermons, Prayers, and Reflections on Life, Becoming Human, and Discovering Our Divinity . David Luckenbach. My sleek, blue, Czechoslovakian framed, three-speed, hand-brake, racing bike stuck out like a sore-thumb. That night God sent his angel to the Assyrian camp and killed 185,000 (men). I can still hear him explaining that the frames were Czechoslovakian racing frames, that these bikes were special and that he expected us to take good care of them. Welcome. The cost of discipleship ( as Dietrich Bonhoeffer would call it ) is enormous. When we can bear the load no longer, this is where we find the Gospel (the Good News). He who has ears to hear, let him hear! These shocking words shock us. How many had a demanding father? Browse Sermons on Luke 14:25-33. This is not the gentle Jesus we have come to expect. Obviously a king with ten-thousand men can not beat the king with twenty-thousand men. Proverbs 18:10 says, “The name of the Lord is a strong tower. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Luke 14:25-33. June 9 Gospel John 14:8-17 Sermon The Rev. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The righteous run to it and are safe.”  What is the name of the Lord? One copied the other and called it his OWN story No way! for real – a reflection on Luke 14:25-33. Click on the blue boxes for all of the sermons for … ", Intro. How many of you remember “Mustangs”. My parents were gone for quite a while and I remember wondering if they were ever coming back. To follow Jesus for the excitement and the challenges that Christ offers. Jesus knows that most of the crowds will not be able to follow him to the cross. Can we trust Luke that these words were actually spoken by Jesus ? New International Version Update. Maybe your father pushed you to always do your best and you always feel like you could do better if only you tried harder. September 7th, and 8th, 2013 The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Luke 14:25-33 : Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 1 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33: Download this page as a Word Document. And like those who went before us, almost without fail, we turn to our families to provide justification. But it also means being reborn, and receiving all of life as a gift. The cross during Jesus life was the death tool for those accused of treason toward the Roman Empire. The Cost Of Discipleship ~ Luke 14:25-33. Almost exactly words for words. Homiletics is a strange endeavour. Sermon Luke 14:25-33 The Danger of Discipleship Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Children's Sermons Hymn Lists Luke 14:25-33 The Danger of Discipleship By The Rev. Hate your father; hate your mother; hate your wife; hate your children; hate you brothers; hate your sisters; hate even life itself and oh yes while you are at it give up all you possessions and then, and only then will you be ready to take up your cross and follow Jesus. It took me a long time to realize that my Mom and Dad couldn’t save me from harm. 9.4.2016 – Sermon – Luke 14:25-33. THE CONTEXT. 33 "So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple. It has taken me a long time to stop trying to live up to my family’s expectations. 9.4.2016 – Sermon – Luke 14:25-33. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live. This Jesus sounds to harsh. He went into the temple to pray and he directed his people to pray. “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. In baptism, the old self, with all its struggles to justify its own existence, is drowned, put to death. He want us to see that we are bankrupt and totally unable to build or even lay a foundation. Primary Menu. AUGUST 18, 2019 THE TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST. Luke 14:25-33 Sermon Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost Shepherd of the Hills Ev. Psalm 112. Sermons; Children’s Sermons; Hymns; Luke 14:25-33 SW-Admin 2019-05-23T20:20:12-07:00. Whether it’s a product or a service we want, in the grocery store, at the car dealer, a new business deal or a new home, the bottom line is that we need to know the cost. Has Jesus forgotten about the fourth commandment? Joseph Justus Scaliger, Arnold Meyer, Emil Friedrich Kautzsch and especially Gustaf Dalman on the German side; The Neapolitan legal scholar, Dominicus Diodati, even Giambernardo de Rossi on the other side, published serious works on the languages spoken in Judea and Galilee at the time of Jesus. Sermon by the The Rev. It is up to us to receive the gift of life. 35 "It is neither fit for the land nor for the dunghill, but men throw it out. When we count the cost of what he has done for us and look to him for our salvation we leave mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters behind. I knew that every thing would change once I could ride. The gospel writer tells us that huge crowds were following Jesus; clamouring for his attention; pleading for his healing touch; anxiously waiting for the next miracle; and pledging to follow Jesus where ever he was going; hoping against hope that Jesus could save them from all their problems. The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 CHCC: February26, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s said that Abraham Lincoln regularly attended services at a Presbyterian Church in Washington DC. For a few years now, there has stood on the shelf above my desk a quotation from Deuteronomy 30. They were brand spanking new bikes. On this page, you will see all of our Year A sermons, organized by the liturgical occasion and season of the Church year. Videos from our recent services are posted on our YouTube Channel. It is only when we concentrate on Jesus that our burden becomes light. These bikes were three-speeds and they had hand brakes. Not just everything you have, everything you are. Bible Text: Luke 14:25-33. People have been known to die. It is not an easy passage. Hundreds of theologians and linguists have analyzed every word again and again ,since at least, the 16th century. Martin Luther urged us to put our old self to death. I cried because my Dad had made a mistake. Tag Archives: Lutheran sermon Luke 14:25-33 Jesus You’ve Got to be Kidding!!! Dr. David E. Leininger Why you are here today? 2013 to present. Last Thursday I received a telephone call from an Episcopal priest from upstate New York. Now large crowds were going along with Him; and He turned and said to them, “If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple. 11:11 minutes (25.61 MB)Download Audio File Plays: 1 | Downloads: 1. Search for: Epiphany, Liturgical Feasts and Fasts. Browse Sermons on Luke 14:25-33. Our life of discipleship was not cheap. We might attempt to do as we are told: reject our families, our lives, bear our cross, live in poverty for Jesus sake. The preacher said to him, The man replied, "You need to The writer(s) of Luke were speaking out of a particular context to a particular community. Some of us spend our lives justifying our existence by our careers. 15 For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Houses and fields and vineyards shall again be bought in this land. The people didn’t know that Jesus was making his final journey to Jerusalem, a journey that would take him to the cross. We were almost late, so we poured on the speed and as we turned into the school yard and headed towards the bike-racks, I couldn’t believe my eyes. My father was sitting on a shiny red bicycle and my mother on a sleek blue bicycle. That these words were written down, canonized, handed down and subsequently interpreted buy various communities for myriads of reasons leaves us back where things began, trying to speak a word of gospel to a particular community. After we discover the price we check our pockets and consider our resources and ask ourselves an even more important question: “ Can I afford it”. So therefore, none of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all you possession                    Luke: 14:25-33, Jesus you’ve got to be kidding! Epiphany, Liturgical Feasts and Fasts. September 8 Gospel Luke 14: 25-33 Sermon The Rev. It is very unlikely that Jesus would have said ” Whoever does not carry the cross and follow me cannot be my disciple ” because the cross was not the symbol it became AFTER the death of Jesus. My bike. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I hated being the new kid in town. It is as if, God scoops us out of the waters of baptism and says, “Yes! For we too seek salvation everywhere but in Christ. I wanted to be like all the other kids. Now large crowds were travelling with him; and he turned and said to them, 'Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. Shalom. Choose life so that you and your descendants may live”. Christ Church Episcopal, Harwich Port Sermon for September 5, 2010 Judith Davis, Rector Luke 14:25-33 + O God, “O let me from this day be wholly thine”. September 1 Gospel Luke 14:1, 7-14 Sermon The Rev. Baptism is a ritual drowning. Acts 9:1-19. June 2 - Gospel Reading John 17:20-26 Sermon The Rev. How many of us have spent huge chunks of our time trying to justify our existence by living up to expectations? I worshipped and adored my Dad. Neither of them was an eyewitness, or a disciple of Jesus. Still enjoying a wonderful vacation, and I am grateful not to have to preach on the difficult text assigned for this Sunday. We might say, “He didn’t mean hate. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Luke 14:25-33 EXEGESIS: LUKE 14. How can I hate my father and mother and family? One is about a man building a tower and the other is about a king fighting a war. It is highly unlikely that Jesus said any of this. I told him in no uncertain terms that I hated this bike and I demanded to know why he couldn’t have bought me a bike just like the ones all the other kids had. Related « 8.21.2016 – Sermon – Luke 13:10-17 9.18.2016 – Sermon – Luke 16:1-13 » Headlines from the Diocese of Pittsburgh. This is exactly what I had in mind when I created you”. I wanted to be just like him. Baptism isn’t  just a ritual moistening that we preform on new babies to thank God for the gift of new life. B)   The parable of the cost -  As Jesus speaks about the cost of discipleship, he tells two parables. We hope to see you on Sunday! What color would the Jesus Seminar gives it ? How many of us replaced family expectations with society’s expectations and are still trying to measure up to some advertisers’ idea of the perfect person? Jesus becomes everything that is important to us. It took me even longer to realize that I couldn’t justify my own existence by living up to other peoples’ expectations. Posted on September 4, 2019 by Rev. In this parable about the king, Jesus is making sure that we know who is paying the cost of discipleship. I cried because life was hard. Should I become a monk and swear a vow of poverty? Following Jesus means dying to self. Our present day translations of the Gospels are so accurate that going back to the original text will not bring any new light. Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Maybe it was a sister who got straight A’s and you feel like she got all the brains in the family. I write ” Serious ” in contrast to the Vienna Jesuit Inchofer who maintained that Jesus spoke in…….Latin since it was the language of the saints in heaven ( a crackpot is always a crackpot ! ) We took a few detours along the way, just so that we could try out all three of our gears. It may take me even longer to learn that my possessions cannot save me from harm or provide me with salvation. a sermon Luke 14:25-33 and Deuteronomy 30:15-20 for Pentecost 16C, Progressive Christian sermon Luke 14:25-33, Progressive Christian sermon Pentecost 16C. Jesus you’ve got to be kidding! Is Jesus contradicting the scriptures, is he contradicting himself? A Sermon for Every Sunday. Almquist. I would Maybe it was an older brother who excelled in sports and now you refuse to play, convinced that you are a clutz. According to the gospel of Luke, Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. Passage: Luke 14:25-33. 31 "Or what king, going to make war against another king, does not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him who comes against him with twenty thousand? Epiphany Proclamation Of Easter 2021. Many of the people following him heard and liked what he taught. David Luckenbach. It is time for us to stop spending our lives trying to justify our existence. They were the best that money could buy. Dad explained that we had to take good care of these bikes. in Bonhoeffer’s words ” When Christ calls a man, he bids him to come and die”. Primary Menu . “Can I afford it”. We find in Matthew, Luke and Bonhoeffer is the same message: If you want to follow Christ you must give up everything . I put it there so that these word’s of God might guide me in my decision making. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! There was a sea of bicycles. I knew that if I only had my own two-wheeler, then I would be somebody. It is these people that Jesus directs to count the cost of following him …the real cost of discipleship. However the role of the preacher is to deal with the stories that have been handed down to us in ways that speak to the community they serve. Kevin Wittmayer. “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes and even life itself, cannot be my disciple?…None of you can become my disciple if you do not give up all your possessions?”. Acts 8:4-25. He must decide whether he can win or not. So right here we can’t trust Luke on this specific point. Only Jesus knows where they are going. We in no way could pay this price. There Will Be Signs – An Advent Sermon on Luke 21:25-36 “There will be signs,” Jesus said (from the gospel for the First Sunday of Advent, Luke 21:25-36). Now large crowds were travelling with Jesus and he turned and said to them,  “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple. For more than 20 years, Sermons That Work, a ministry of the Episcopal Church’s Office of Communication, has provided free sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and other resources that speak to congregations across the Church. Indeed he does expect his followers, his disciples, us, to hate and love their families and their own lives. Lynn Michie. B)   Through Jesus we can bear the cost. These words of Jesus are harsh and they are complex. 13 In their presence I charged Baruch, saying, 14 Thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: Take these deeds, both this sealed deed of purchase and this open deed, and put them in an earthenware jar, in order that they may last for a long time. Jesus is our tower and he is our foundation. Rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. We want desperately to know that our creation was not in vain. Our God. Posts Comments Followers . Our writers and readers come from numerous and varied backgrounds, and the resources we provide are used in small house churches, sprawling Simple theme. Jesus, in these words, talks about the cost of following Him. -Fr. Lisa Bernheisel. Otherwise, when the foundation is laid and the tower cannot be finished, all who see it will begin to ridicule the builder, saying, “This person began to build and was not able to finish.’  Or what king, going out to wage war against another king, will not sit down first and consider whether he is able with ten thousand to oppose the one who comes against him with twenty thousand? Our first instinct might be to minimize the impact of his words. They are given to us to serve God and God’s people:  our homes so that we can provide hospitality to strangers, our wealth so that we can share it with others. I cried because I didn’t fit in. They did not mean literally that you had to HATE your mom, dad, sister, or take your own life. October 7, 2012 Creation Cycle Begins Matthew 11:25-30 Rev. It’s like saying on a hot summer day ” I’d kill for an ice cream “. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, was one of the first preachers to record sermons for ASFES. 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