Christianity Light
Donald Cantrell
Luke 14:25-35
Theme: ‘‘Many merely want a light version of Christianity, do you?’’
I - Challenging the Crowd (25 - 26)
A) Christ Challenging the Crowds Reason
B) Christ Challenging the Crowds Resolve
II - Carrying the Cross (27)
A) Carrying One’s Cross (27a)
B) Considering One’s Course (27b)
III - Counting the Cost (28 - 35)
A) The Foresight of Following Christ
1 - The Builder (28 - 30)
2 - The Battler (31 - 33)
B) The Flavor of Following Christ (34 - 35)
1 - Practical Illustration
2 - Powerful Invitation
Are you following the Lord or are you a follower of the Lord?
Wholehearted Commitment to Christ
‘‘I have seen the most horrible things, but I have met people who are still full of faith in spite of what they have endured.’’
That was the opening statement to a gathering of leaders and supporters of Samaritan’s Purse, the organization led by Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham. The speaker was Matt Nowery, who serves with Samaritan’s Purse in Sudan, the most dangerous place in Africa and perhaps the entire world.
His speech continued, ‘‘Eighteen months ago I was at home, a recent graduate of the University of Georgia waiting on an opportunity, looking for a place to commit my life,’’ Matt then turned to face Franklin Graham.
‘‘Mr. Graham,’’ he said, ‘‘this is the first time since the day you gave me the opportunity in Sudan that I have been able to thank you publicly. So, tonight, in front of all these people, I want to say thank you for challenging a young man like me to wholehearted commitment to Christ.’’
Now, let me rewind the story a bit to eighteen months earlier.
Matt’s father, Kirk, was a friend of Franklin Graham. Not long after Matt (and his older sister, Ashley) had graduated from college, Franklin called Kirk in the middle of the night.
‘‘Kirk,’’ he said, ‘‘this is Franklin. Hope I’m not calling too late. I have had your kids on my heart. I heard that they are at ...
Donald Cantrell
Luke 14:25-35
Theme: ‘‘Many merely want a light version of Christianity, do you?’’
I - Challenging the Crowd (25 - 26)
A) Christ Challenging the Crowds Reason
B) Christ Challenging the Crowds Resolve
II - Carrying the Cross (27)
A) Carrying One’s Cross (27a)
B) Considering One’s Course (27b)
III - Counting the Cost (28 - 35)
A) The Foresight of Following Christ
1 - The Builder (28 - 30)
2 - The Battler (31 - 33)
B) The Flavor of Following Christ (34 - 35)
1 - Practical Illustration
2 - Powerful Invitation
Are you following the Lord or are you a follower of the Lord?
Wholehearted Commitment to Christ
‘‘I have seen the most horrible things, but I have met people who are still full of faith in spite of what they have endured.’’
That was the opening statement to a gathering of leaders and supporters of Samaritan’s Purse, the organization led by Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham. The speaker was Matt Nowery, who serves with Samaritan’s Purse in Sudan, the most dangerous place in Africa and perhaps the entire world.
His speech continued, ‘‘Eighteen months ago I was at home, a recent graduate of the University of Georgia waiting on an opportunity, looking for a place to commit my life,’’ Matt then turned to face Franklin Graham.
‘‘Mr. Graham,’’ he said, ‘‘this is the first time since the day you gave me the opportunity in Sudan that I have been able to thank you publicly. So, tonight, in front of all these people, I want to say thank you for challenging a young man like me to wholehearted commitment to Christ.’’
Now, let me rewind the story a bit to eighteen months earlier.
Matt’s father, Kirk, was a friend of Franklin Graham. Not long after Matt (and his older sister, Ashley) had graduated from college, Franklin called Kirk in the middle of the night.
‘‘Kirk,’’ he said, ‘‘this is Franklin. Hope I’m not calling too late. I have had your kids on my heart. I heard that they are at ...
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