In this sermon we study Luke 14:28–33, where Jesus challenges would-be followers to "count the cost" of discipleship. The message explains that true surrender requires self-denial, taking up the cross, and a willingness to forsake all for Christ.

Pastor Jud warns against watering down the gospel for popularity or convenience, emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in true conversion, and calls listeners to honest, whole-hearted surrender rather than a superficial or consumer-based faith.

This sermon explores Hebrews 10 and shows how encouragement flows from confidence in Jesus, thoughtful attention to one another, and staying connected as a church family.

Practical examples and a clear call to action urge listeners to speak life to others, invite the isolated back into community, and choose one person to intentionally encourage this week.

Sermon Guide: Encourage One Another.

In this sermon of the Hard to Believe series, Pastor Jud explains that true discipleship requires radical self-denial — deny yourself, take up your cross, and be willing to lose your life to gain eternal life.

He contrasts the narrow gate that leads to life with the wide, popular gospel that promises comfort and self-fulfillment, urges listeners to count the cost of following Jesus, and prepares to continue the theme with Luke 14:28–30.