Following Jesus When It Costs You | Matthew 8:18–22

Scripture

• Matthew 8:18–22

About this sermon

Speaker: Pastor Ken Addison, Teaching Pastor Beulah Baptist Church | Hopkins, SC Sermon preached: May 21, 2023 Scripture: Matthew 8:18–22 In Matthew 8:18–22, Pastor Ken Addison teaches on the cost of following Jesus. As crowds gathered around Christ, two men expressed interest in following Him. But Jesus made clear that discipleship is not casual, comfortable, or conditional. This sermon reminds us that Jesus is not an accessory to the life we already want to live. He is Lord. To follow Him means being willing to surrender earthly comfort, worldly security, personal prosperity, and every excuse that competes with obedience to Christ. Jesus, the Son of Man, had no place to lay His head. Though He was rich, He became poor so that sinners could receive the riches of salvation by grace. He bore our sin, took the wrath we deserved, died in our place, and rose again so that all who repent and believe in Him may have eternal life. The question for every hearer is simple but searching: if following Jesus costs you comfort, security, approval, or even everything in this world, is He still enough? Watch and be challenged to follow Christ with unreserved, unconditional, sacrificial obedience — because Jesus Christ is worthy. Thank you for watching. While you are here, we invite you to subscribe to our channel for more sermons and biblical encouragement. Beulah Baptist Church | Hopkins, SC We are a growing congregation located in southeast Columbia, SC. We seek to know Jesus and make Him known in our community and in the world. Website: https://www.beulahbaptist.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beulahbaptist.churchSC Instagram: https://instagram.com/beulahbaptist.church

Topics

• Discipleship
• Jesus Christ