Scripture Reading: Romans 14:13-23

Sermon Text: Luke 7:11-23

Title: Authority and Faith, Part 2

Outline:

Two authoritative messages from Jesus about His ministry

1. He is the fulfillment of the prophetic ministry (11-17).

2. He is God's answer to man's fundamental problem (18-23).

Scripture Reading: Romans 14:1-12

Sermon Text: Luke 7:11-23

Title: Authority and Faith, Part 1

Outline:

Two authoritative messages from Jesus about His ministry

1. He is the fulfillment of the prophetic ministry (11-17).

2. He is God's answer to man's fundamental problem (18-23).

Sermon Text: Luke 7:1-10

Sermon Title: "Amazing Faith"

Outline:

Four ironic elements of a faith that amazes Jesus

1. A desperate situation (1-2)

2. A genuine plea (3-5)

3. A humble acknowledgment (6-8)

4. An amazing faith (9-10)

Scripture Reading: Romans 13:1-7

Sermon Text: Luke 6:39-49

Sermon Title: "Jesus' Antidote to Superficial Christianity"

Outline:

Three final parts to Jesus' discipleship class

1. Be wise about who you follow (39-40)

2. Beware how you follow (41-45)

3. Be careful that you follow (46-49)

Scripture Reading: Romans 12:9-21

Sermon Text: Luke 6:36-38

Title: "Lenses for Internally Reflecting God's Character"

Outline:

Four humbling lenses for internally reflecting God's character

1. The standard to reflect (36)

2. The standard to reject (37a)

3. The standard to embrace (37b-38a)

4. The promise (or warning) for practicing your standard wisely (or unwisely) (38b)

Scripture Reading: Romans 12:1-8

Sermon Text: Luke 6:27-36

Sermon Title: "Supernatural Love"

Outline:

Three pillars for faithfully practicing supernatural love in a hostile world

1. (27a) Supernatural love always listens to the Master.

2. (27b-35a) Supernatural love always engages enemies for their good.

3. (35b-36) Supernatural love demonstrates God's character toward His enemies.