Counting the Cost | Ruth Shierlaw | 23 Nov 2025

Are you truly following Jesus — or just watching from a distance? In this powerful and heartfelt sermon, Ruth Shierlaw shares a deeply personal message on what it really means to count the cost of following Christ. With honesty, humour, and biblical clarity, she explores the difference between knowing about Jesus and actually knowing Him as Lord, Saviour, and Shepherd.

Drawing from Luke 14:25–30, Matthew 10:37–39, John 10:14–28, and Mark 8:36–38, this message challenges every believer to examine their walk with God. Ruth unpacks what it means to surrender everything, carry your cross, and follow Jesus with wholehearted devotion — not in your own strength, but through the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.

From marriage stories and everyday challenges to the eternal promise that “no one will snatch you out of His hand”, this sermon invites you to move from comfort to commitment, from casual to surrendered, from spectator to disciple. Whether you’re new to faith or have walked with Jesus for years, this message will inspire you to draw closer, live boldly, and choose Christ above all else.

If the Holy Spirit is stirring your heart, we would love to pray with you and support you. We are a family — and we want to see every one of you in heaven. ❤️

⛪ Key Themes
What it means to “count the cost”
The difference between following Jesus and knowing Him
Surrender, sacrifice, and wholehearted devotion
The role of the Holy Spirit in transformation
The blessings and eternal hope found only in Christ
The danger of sitting on the fence
The cost of not following Jesus
Living out Scripture in daily life
True discipleship versus surface-level Christianity

📚 Bible Verses Mentioned
Luke 14:25–30
Matthew 10:37–39
John 10:14–15
John 10:27–28
Mark 8:36–38
Matthew 7:21–23

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