The True Cost and Benefits of Following Christ (Mark Kielar)

Does following Jesus involve not much more than appreciating Mac/PC commercial parodies, owning an iPod, and listening to Christian pop, or is there a Biblical definition of what it means to follow Christ? Did Christ, Himself, define in Scripture what true followers of Christ would face? True Christians: Are you suffering persecution and being called "divisive" because you've dared to question your "pastor's leadership vision"? Have you wondered why this is, and if you're really in the wrong Biblically? If you've ever had these questions and haven't been sure about the correct answers to them, you should listen to this sermon.

This sermon is by Pastor Mark Kielar of First Baptist of Boynton Beach. You can find out more about his ministry at http://www.firstboynton.com

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[jebeja]

LaneCh, Thanks for this much needed and timely video. It needs to be circulated in as many churches today as is humanly possible (especially the mega churches). Off-topic, can you please let me know if you have any videos on Matthew 24:24 (I hope I have it right), the one that says, "if it were possible, the very elect would be deceived"? I ask because I've heard a few ministers say that the 'Elect' "will" be deceived like everyone else. Something doesn't sound right. Thanks & God bless.

[LaneCh]

I don't have a video on it, but it's basically reading into the text to say that the elect will be deceived. It's presented in the Bible as a hypothetical. "If it were possible..." People read it incorrectly when they basically make it say, "It is going to happen..."

[jebeja]

LaneCh, Thanks for your input. Just thought I'd ask as I keep hearing ministers, especially those on t.v. say "it is going to happen". Take care.

[LaneCh]

No problem. Just as an add on to what I've already said, too, the verse says, "If it were possible..." What it doesn't say is that it is possible. So to take it to "it's going to happen" when the verse doesn't even say that it's possible, is a stretch indeed.

[MeezersRcool]

this is a 10!

[agentorangetechno]

thanks for all the excellent post's Lane.

[astraman1000]

what is the name of the narrator of the bible speaking parts? thanks.

[imjaimeluis]

@Drtruman Amen. I realize how short I fall too.

[Pacslyf]

this video would be a 10 besides for the scary words of Christ

[Pacslyf]

i cant download this to real player. wheres the worldly wise man when you need him

[polopowers1]

Christ had not yet died when Christ gave these instructions.This was not the gospel for the Church. The Church had not yet begun.They were ignited by the prospect of the kingdom for the Jews predominately.When Jesus ascended they asked will you at this time restore the kingdom.The Church is motivated by His death these men by hope of the kingdom on earth. Context, context, context.

[assassin296]

tl;dw Does this like or dislike christianity?

[WeFalDwnButWeGetBkUp]

???????????????????????? lol

[hengnim]

such an encouraging message!

[terriergal]

If you want to send me the original video file too I can do it and send it back to you.