SERMON NOTES

Human beings flourish as they live according to Gods design

Questions to consider: How much have you thought about the purpose of your life as a human being? In what ways has cultural opinions influenced how youve made decisions and lived your life? How does living according to Gods design bring true life?

SERMON NOTES

The only way to find your true identity is to listen to what God says about who you are.

Identity in two cultures

Ancient culture

Modern culture

I am what I can ________________________________

I am what I _____________________________

I am what I _____________________________

CLUNK

C -

L -

U -

N -

K -

Respond: Where do you find your identity? What are some of the lies about your identity that you need to counter with truth? Will you be a Keeper of the CLUNK? Will you regularly remind yourself of how God sees you?

SERMON NOTES

Abiding in Jesus is the only way to experience real life, lasting fruit, and complete joy

The Father is the Gardener (1-3)

Jesus is the Vine (4-8)

Our Role is to Remain (5-11)

Life Flows

Fruit Grows

Prayers are Answered

Response: This week, set aside intentional time each day to remain in Christ. Try one of these practices: reading Scripture slowly and prayerfully (Lectio Divina), spending a few quiet minutes with Him in solitude, journaling your reflections, or memorizing a verse from John 15.

SERMON NOTES

Without love we are nothing

13:1-3 - The Necessity of Love

13:4-7 - What Love Looks Like

13:8-13 - Loves Eternal Perspective

The Challenge: Use your gifts (something youre good at) this week to show love to someone else in our church family.

Questions to consider: How does Paul define love? How would your life and our church be different if we truly loved each other like this? What stops you from loving this way? How can you intentionally demonstrate love to someone with your gifts this week?

SERMON NOTES

Gods Spirit enables us with special gifts to build up one another in love.

God gives gifts through us for others benefit.

The Holy Spirit in us

Gifts galore from God in Three Persons

We the Body of Christ using our Gifts

Respond: Consider how you thought, felt, and acted before you came to Christ. What were you like? How did you answer the question during the sermon about gifts God has given you to build up others? If you are unsure of what gifts God has given you, where might you turn to gain awareness?

SERMON NOTES

Inward: Be on Guard

Outward: Trust in Gods Timing

Prayer: As you go home today, I invite you to think about where Satans weeds are in your life. Both inward and outward. Pray through those things and ask, in Jesus name for deliverance from those things. Let others know so they can keep you accountable.

SERMON NOTES

Speaker: Doug Heidebrecht

Salvation is not something we can earnit is only possible through a relationship with God made available by Jesus.

Luke 18:9-14 The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Luke 18:15-17 The Little Children

Luke 18:18-30 The Rich Ruler

Luke 18:35-43 The Blind Man

Luke 19:1-10 The Rich Tax Collector

Reflective Questions:

What might you be holding onto that keeps you from fully trusting and following Jesus? Do you relate more to the rich rulers self-reliance or the blind mans desperate dependence? How does seeing salvation as a gift from God change the way you live and share your faith?

SERMON NOTES

The church, including its leaders, perseveres in the faith as they follow the eternal ChristJesus, the Son of God.

13:7-19: Leadership in the Church

13:20-25: Closing Remarks

For reflection: Read through the entire book of Hebrews again, noting key themes and ideas that weve noted over the past six months. Spend time in prayer afterwards, thanking God for making salvation accessible to us through Jesus.

SERMON NOTES

Following Jesus is a whole-life commitment

Love Hospitality (13:1-2)

Remember the Mistreated (13:3)

Marriage Purity (13:4)

Contentment (13:5-6)

For further consideration: Which of these four areas of life do you need to give more thought to as it relates to your discipleship? How can you deepen your commitment to Christ this week?

SERMON NOTES

An unshakeable life can only be found by living in Gods unshakeable Kingdom.

The Mountain of Self-Sufficiency (12:18-21)

The Mountain of God (12:22-24)

A Warning and an Invitation (12:25-28)

Questions to consider: Do I have confidence that I can stand before God because of what Jesus has done? Where am I tempted to self-sufficiency in my life and how can I resist?