Last Sunday we began a discussion about the costs of following Jesus. We know our salvation is offered freely to us by God’s grace. There is nothing we can do to earn it or deserve it. Yet Jesus also tells us that there will be costs to us if we follow Him. We consider 3 more costs to follow Jesus found in Luke 9:57-62. Follow along with the online sermon notes or download the PDF fill-in-the-blanks sermon outline.

We address a challenging teaching from Jesus. We know our salvation is offered freely to us by God’s grace. There is nothing we can do to earn it or deserve it. Yet Jesus also tells us that there will be costs to us if we follow Him. What are those costs? Today we consider 4 costs from Luke 9:18-27. Next week we’ll turn our attention to 3 more costs found in Luke 9:57-62. Follow along with the online sermon notes or download this PDF fill-in-the-blanks sermon outline

We celebrate our nation’s freedoms on this 4th of July weekend. Two of our most important liberties are found in the first amendment to our Constitution - our freedom of religion and our freedom of speech. Jesus told us how we should handle these freedoms for His kingdom in the beginning of Luke 9 and Luke 10. We learn 4 lessons and 4 applied truths when we talk about Jesus. Follow along with the online sermon notes or download this PDF fill-in-the-blanks sermon outline.

Jesus fed 5,000 men (plus women and children) with just 2 fish and 5 loaves. What do we learn about miracles from this example? Are miracles still possible today? How should we respond as a church? We answer these questions and learn 5 lessons from the feeding of the 5,000 in Luke 9:10-17. Follow along with the online sermon notes or download the PDF fill-in-the-blanks sermon outline.

On this Father’s Day we follow the story of a first century dad named Jairus, who sought out Jesus to heal his daughter. Along the way back to his home another woman stopped Jesus and him with her own surprise healing. The example of Jairus teaches us 5 things that great dads do every day for their kids. Follow along with the online sermon notes or download the PDF fill-in-the-blanks sermon outline.

We are reminded that storms are a fact of life, even for the Christ-follower. Or maybe even more so for the Christian! How do we remain calm and keep faithful? As we examine Luke 8:22-25 we’ll welcome 3 encouragements for a weather-worn faith. Follow along with the online sermon notes or download the PDF fill-in-the-blanks sermon outline.

We are reminded that storms are a fact of life, even for the Christ-follower. Or maybe even more so for the Christian! How do we remain calm and keep faithful? As we examine Luke 8:22-25, we’ll welcome 3 encouragements for a weather-worn faith. Follow along with the online sermon notes or download the PDF fill-in-the-blanks sermon outline.

What is the purpose of the gospel in my life? Is it just that I know it? Is it just for my salvation?  How should I share the gospel?  Does how I live my life before others matter? Lots of questions! Let’s discover a few answers together from Luke 8:16-21. Follow along with the online sermon notes or download the PDF fill-in-the-blanks sermon outline.

If you are a Christ-follower, then God’s Word should grow in you. How exactly does that happen? We consider one of Jesus’ most famous parables, “The Sower And The Seed” in Luke 8:4-15. We discover how God's W.O.R.D. will G.R.O.W. Follow along with the online sermon notes or download the PDF fill-in-the-blanks sermon outline.

What was Jesus’ view of women and their role in the Christian ministry? We learn much by observing how he allowed women to interact with him as well as the stories he told. In this sermon we consider just 3 verses, Luke 8:1-3. We’ll discover that our gifts and blessings are much more important to ministry than is our gender. Follow along with the online sermon notes or download the PDF fill-in-the-blanks sermon outline.