Introduction:
A. Instant gratification
B. Zero down—zero interest
C. Cost of following Jesus
I. Being a Christian Costs Nothing at All.
A. Salvation is a free gift (Rm. 6:23; Eph. 2:8-9; Tit. 3:5).
B. Jesus rebukes those who trust in their own righteousness (Lk. 18:9; 17:7-10).
C. “There’s a Fountain Free”
II. Being a Christian Costs Everything.
A. Spiritual riches in Christ call for complete surrender (Mt. 16:24-26).
B. Jesus did not sugar-coat discipleship (Lk. 9:57-62; 18:22; Mt. 19:27-30).
C. Heaven will surely be worth it all! (Mt. 13:44-46).
III. Zero Down—Zero Interest Christianity Is Spiritual Disaster.
A. Example of David (2 Sam. 12:9; 24:2, 10, 14, 24-25).
B. I will not offer to the Lord that which costs me nothing!
1. Ph. 3:7-8; Gal. 2:20; Ph. 1:21
2. Rm. 14:7-8; 2 Cor. 5:14-15
D. Jesus came to bring us abundant life (Jn. 10:10; Acts 20:35).
Conclusion:
A. God’s free gift of salvation is available through Jesus.
B. Discount Christianity is not acceptable to God.