Sermon Text: Luke 3:15-22 Sermon Outline: Supremacy Suffering Sacrifice Reflection Questions: Do you feel a healthy intimidation of Jesus? When you read descriptions of Jesus like the one in Revelation 14:14-20 how do you feel about Him? What is your practical plan for broadcasting the news of the true King and His world domination? How […] The post The Son of God appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Luke 3:7-14   Sermon Outline: Bear Fruits in Keeping with Repentance Generosity   Reflection Questions: According to God, what is ‘the secret’ to productivity? Who (specifically) do you need to call today and tell them “I was wrong; no excuses; I hurt you; I’m sorry.” Who (specifically) do you need to share with […] The post Productivity appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Luke 3:1-6 Sermon Outline: Christ’s Kingdom Conquers All The Mark of a True Citizen Reflection Questions: Are you preparing to be conquered by Christ? Who do you look forward to seeing bow before king Jesus? What is it that you need to repent of? What sin do you refuse to let go of […] The post Your Posture Before the King appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Luke 2:40-52 Sermon Outline: He’s Human Priorities Who Is This Kid? Reflection Questions: The Bible says that Jesus is fully human, and that though He never sinned, He was tempted in EVERY WAY that you’ve been tempted. Why and how is this personally meaningful to you? What do you prioritize? If you stare […] The post A Man After God’s Own Heart appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Luke 2:21-39 Sermon Outline: Dedicated Division Delight Reflection Questions: What are you manifestly most dedicated to? Read Luke 12:49-53. When, and how, have you experienced the division that Christ came to bring? Why, specifically, do you feel overjoyed (or offended) by the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth? The post Something Bigger Than Yourself appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Luke 2:8-20 Sermon Outline: The “Unimportant” Good News of Great Joy for All People Treasure It Reflection Questions: God made “unimportant” people the first carriers of the most important birth announcement in the history of the universe. WHO do you pay attention to? WHO do you ignore? WHO do you need to start […] The post Who Was the First to Know? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Luke 2:1-7 Sermon Outline: Inconvenient Invitation Inventive Reflection Questions: What’s a recent inconvenience that God ordained for you to experience? How have you gotten to know God better amidst inconvenience? What peculiarity of God’s methods have you begun to acquire a taste for? The post The Master at Work appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Luke 1:67-80 Sermon Outline: I. Wondering at God’s Wife II. Wondering Amidst Waiting and Weakness III. In Awe of Atonement Reflection Questions: What do you make of God’s choice of wife? Where does your mind go in moments of weakness and waiting? Where does your mind go when you are being attacked and […] The post What’s On Your Mind? appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Luke 1:57-66   Sermon Outline: What Happens When God Breaks In What It Feels Like Why It’s Good News   Reflection Questions: Often we try and fit God into our agenda, rather than get on board with his. How do you see this to be true in your life? It can be extremely […] The post When God Breaks In appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.

Sermon Text: Luke 1:46-56 Sermon Outline: Savoring the Story Confronting the Cornerstone Fruit of Faithfulness   Reflection Questions: What is the refrain of your life? If someone were describing you, what would they say you’re all about? How are you plagued by the sin of pride? What does it look like for you to exercise […] The post Magnify the Lord appeared first on East Charlotte Pres.