In this message from Luke 14, Pastor Landon reminds us Jesus isn’t recruiting fans—He’s calling disciples who will give Him unrivaled allegiance, count the cost, and carry the cross in public. In Luke 14:25–35, Pastor Landon Churchill unpacks three hard but hopeful calls from Jesus: (1) Unrivaled Allegiance—to love Christ so supremely that every other love is “less by comparison,” even our own lives; (2) Sober Calculation—like a builder and a king, disciples thoughtfully plan to finish well and honestly face resistance; and (3) Unmistakable Distinctiveness—we are the salt of the earth; refusing Jesus’ terms leaks our flavor, embracing them preserves and seasons a bland world. Along the way we’re urged to a five-heart check (allegiance, identity, calculation, resistance, flavor) and reminded that the One who demands everything first gave everything. The cost is real—but so are the Spirit’s presence, joy in suffering, and eternal reward.