missio Dei: Falcon

Sermon Outline:

1: The Prodigal Rebel (Lk. 15:11-20a).

2. The Prodigal Worker (Lk. 15:25-30).

3. The Prodigal Father (Lk. 15:20b-24).

Discussion:

• Which brother do you most identify with? How does the picture of the Father speak to your heart specifically?

••How can our church be a safer place for younger brothers and older brothers alike? 

Sermon Outline:

1: The story of a father and his two sons (Lk. 15:11-32).

2. The story of sin, pride, and grace.

Discussion:

• Do you know what “far country” you are most tempted to run to? Do those who love you know? How is the feast of the Father more satisfying?
• Which brother do you most identify with? How does the picture of the Father speak to your heart specifically?

••How can our church be a safer place for younger brothers and older brothers alike? 

Sermon Outline:

1: The invites are sent (Lk. 14:15-17).

2. The guest list fails to come through (Lk. 14:18-20).

3. New guests are invited (Lk. 14:21-24). 

Discussion:

• In your own words, why does Jesus so often highlight His invitation to the poor, crippled, blind, and lame? What does that reveal about His character and His Gospel?
• Which of the three excuses (property, vocation, family) are most likely to take priority over Jesus in your own heart? How can we help each other cultivate the correct order of our loves?

••Do you believe that the presence of Jesus is a joyful feast? Or are you tempted to see religion as a heavy burden? How does this passage help you see the real Jesus? 

Sermon Outline:

1: Pride puts policies over people (Lk. 14:1-6).

2. Pride fights for position and status (Lk. 14:7-11).

3. Pride uses people for selfish purposes (Lk. 14:12-14). 

Discussion:

• Who is the most humble person you know? What about their behavior or character makes them stand out?
• Read Philippians 2:3-11. What about the humility of Jesus stands out to you? 

••Jesus was the most humble man who ever lived. Through faith we are united to Him. How does Union with Christ fuel our humility? 

Sermon Outline:

1: Jesus brings healing to the hurting (Lk. 13:10-13).

2. Not everyone cares if the hurting are healed (Lk. 13:14-17).

3. The Kingdom grows as the hurting are healed (Lk. 13:18-21). 

Discussion:

• How have you experienced Jesus’ healing your hurt?
• Where has the American church most struggled to see and care for hurting people? Where has our church struggled?
• What small, tangible actions can each of us take to see the Kingdom come a little more this week? 

Outline: 

Luke 13:31-33: No Fear 

Luke 13:34: A Lament

Luke 13:35: A Prophecy 

Discussion:

1. Do you know Christ?
2. What are ways that your heart is unwilling to turn to him? How can we see these ways mortified?
3. What are the characteristics of Christ you see in this passage?

Sermon Outline:

1: I will be fine with/without Jesus (12:49-53).

2. I have more pressing things to attend to (12:54-56).

3. I still have time to decide (12:57-59). 

4. I’m not as bad as some people (13:1-5). 

5. I can wait to get serious about faith (13:6-9).

1: Jesus is __________.

Discussion:

• Which of the 5 lies do you find yourself most tempted to believe? Which aspect of Jesus’ teaching did you find most compelling?
• Why do we all seem to find repentance so difficult? How does Jesus’ teaching help make it easier?
• How does this passage encourage you to share the Good News with your neighbor? 

Outline : Luke 12:35-40 - Be Ready

               Luke 12:41-48 - Steward Well

Discussion : 

What have you been entrusted with that you have become lethargic in caring for? How can you change this to honor Christ more in your managing?

How can we see the beauty and hope of the Gospel in this text?

Do you truly belong to the Household of God?

Sermon Outline:

1: A painting of an anxiety-free life (Luke 12:22-32).

2: How to cultivate an anxiety-free life (Luke 12:33-34).

Discussion:

• When do you tend to be most anxious? What does your anxiety reveal about your theology? 
• If God is sovereign and loves you, what do you have to worry about? Why is that easier to affirm with your mind than it is to believe with your heart? 
• How can you grow in generosity? How might that impact your anxiety?