Being part of a rapidly-growing congregation is very exciting. Larger attendance means updated programs and new buildings. However, unless the members are faithful in their spiritual life, the growth means little. In this week’s sermon we will talk about the cost of discipleship. Listen beginning Sunday, September 5, 2010 at www.ChristianCrusaders.org or one of our fine radio station. (A complete list of our radio listening family can be found at www.christiancrusaders.com/stations/asp.
Scripture: Luke 14:25-33
Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters – yes, even his own life – he cannot be my disciple. Any anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, saying, ‘This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.’
“Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king. Will he not first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand? If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still along way off and will ask for terms of peace. In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.”
Hymns
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
“Jesus Calls Us”
Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon The Importance of the Individual delivered on Christian Crusaders April 7, 2002 by Rev. Larsen:
You are created in the image of God and have not only a body, but also a mind, will, and soul. You have sinned, but God has redeemed you in the person of Jesus Christ. As one of His redeemed children, your Father has called you to be one of His ambassadors in this world and makes His appeal to others through you. A person with this stature is the crowning work of God’s creation.
Seventy-Four Years of Broadcasting Biblical Truth
Christian Crusaders’ first radio worship service was broadcast over the airwaves on September 6, 1936. Rev. G. E. Melchert, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Waterloo, Iowa, and the Brotherhood of Trinity were concerned that a large number of the elderly and homebound were unable to enjoy the blessings of a Sunday worship service. Wanting to spread the Gospel message to the unchurched, as well, they felt called to start a radio ministry.
Seventy-four years later, this ministry continues to bring the message of salvation through Jesus Christ to those who tune in to our program on one of twenty radio stations around the country and worldwide on the Internet.
On the Light Side
Crossing the Road
Why did the frogs cross the road?
To get a croak-a-cola.
Why did the pigs cross the road with their laundry?
They wanted to do their hogwash.
Why did the rabbit cross the road?
To get to the hopping mall.
Why did the sheep cross the road?
He needed to go to the baa baa shop.
Why did the turtle cross the road?
To get to the shell station.
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Christian Crusaders is a radio and Internet ministry designed to serve the needs of those who are unable to attend church services. This program is available online in audio and printed forms at www.ChristianCrusaders.org.
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