The Cost and Worth of Following Jesus

What is something truly worth? What does the way we live reveal about what we value? In this powerful sermon, Trinity Church Member Sean Jim invites us to reflect on the cost of following Jesus—and why He is worth it. Preaching from John 12:20–26, Sean unpacks three key scenes: unexpected worshipers, glory in death, and life through loss.

In a world that constantly tempts us to preserve our lives, Jesus calls us to lay them down—to die to self, to suffer with Him, and to find eternal life in Him. Sean reminds us that Christ’s glory is most clearly seen not just in His resurrection, but in His death—and He invites us to follow Him there.

Whether you’re wrestling with what it means to count the cost or need encouragement to persevere, this sermon offers gospel clarity, pastoral warmth, and a compelling vision of glory through surrender.

“Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” (John 12:25)