• Luke 14:26-27
    "If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.
     
  • Luke 9:59-62
    Then He said to another, "Follow Me." But he said, "Lord, let me first go and bury my father." Jesus said to him, "Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of God." And another also said, "Lord, I will follow You, but let me first go and bid them farewell who are at my house." But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
     
  • Hebrews 11:13-16
    These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. For those who say such things declare plainly that they seek a homeland. And truly if they had called to mind that country from which they had come out, they would have had opportunity to return. But now they desire a better, that is, a heavenly country. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
     
  • Romans 12:1
    I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
     
  • Philippians 1:6
    being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;
     
  • Hebrews 10:38-39
    Now the just shall live by faith;
    But if anyone draws back,
    My soul has no pleasure in him." But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.
     
  • John 14:15
    "If you love Me, keep My commandments.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Commitment


Resources

A Man of Fortitude and Conviction

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

Desmond Doss was the first conscientious objector to receive the Medal of Honor. This Sabbath-keeping medic exemplifies total conviction.


Parables of Counting the Cost

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Commitment to following Christ demands a profound and costly dedication, requiring full and selfless service to God with our hearts and minds. Discipleship means a life of surrender to God's will and sacrifice for His cause, costing us our very lives. Loyalty to Jesus Christ must surpass even the deepest earthly loves, placing …


Burn the Ships

Sermon by Ted E. Bowling

Commitment is a promise or a firm decision to do something, a willingness to give time and energy to a cause or belief. It involves dedication, faithfulness, steadfastness, devotedness, determination, reliability, dependability, and trustworthiness. Total commitment requires sacrifice and binds us to a course of action or …


What Would You Die For?

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Commitment is essential for those who are children of God and destined to be kings and priests in His Kingdom. Jesus Christ exemplified commitment by living and dying for His Kingdom. As followers, we are called to be willing to die, if necessary, for the same Kingdom. This level of commitment involves a fundamental …


Are Your Beliefs Preferences or Convictions?

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

Conviction is essential to faithful living, sanctification, loyalty, and faithfulness to God. Whether we compromise depends on the strength of our convictions.


Freedom and Responsibility

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

When a culture liberalizes, there will be a corresponding rise in irresponsibility, as people become fickle, rash, undependable, untrustworthy or disloyal.


Winners Never Quit, Quitters Never Win

Sermonette by Clyde Finklea

Winston Churchill's wartime advice, 'Never give in,' is good advice for us now as we approach the horrible time of the Great Tribulation.


Thank You For Being A Friend

Sermonette by Ted E. Bowling

True friendship is not just a casual relationship, but a deep commitment of trust, enabling the sharing of our deepest thoughts without fear of betrayal.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Commitment