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Luke 21:1-4 One Thing: Jesus values the heart behind our giving MORE than the size of our gifts I. Jesus sees our giving (vv. 1- 2) II. Jesus values the heart behind our giving (vv. 3 - 4) What does our giving reveal about our hearts? (1) What we truly love. (2) Who our faith is truly in. (3) Where our hope truly is. How should we give? (1) Proportionately (2) Generously (3) Cheerfully

Jesus is greater than we think, but we’re not as great as we think. I. Jesus is greater than we think (vv. 41- 44) II. We’re not as great as we think (vv. 45 - 47) Three potential ways hypocrisy can look for us: 1. We pretend not to struggle. 2. We act differently at home, church, and work. 3. We have different standards for ourselves and others.

Let’s live by faith in the resurrection age to come. 1. The Sadducees denied and ridiculed the resurrection (vv. 27-33) 2. Jesus clarified and defended the resurrection (vv. 34-40)

Secure your heart onto the strong foundation of God’s Word. How God’s Word is our strong foundation: 1. God’s Word is firmly fixed forever beyond all generations (vv.89-91) 2. God’s Word deepens our delight beyond all afflictions (vv.92-95) 3. God’s Word is perfect and powerful beyond all limitations (v.96)

Luke 1:67-79 | Praise God for the multifaceted gift of salvation that we have in Jesus.  I. Zechariah blesses God for saving his people through Jesus (vv. 67-75) II. Zechariah blesses his son John for preparing the way for Jesus (vv. 76-79) Seven facets of the gift of salvation that we have in Jesus:  Visitation: God visits his people  Compassion: God shows his “tender mercy” to his people  Forgiv...

Submit to governing authorities as part of submitting everything to God’s authority. I. Jesus is asked an “either-or” question (vv. 19-22) II. Jesus gives a “both-and” response (vv. 23-26) What does it look like for us to submit to governing authorities as part of submitting everything to God’s authority? 1. Pray for governing authorities 2. Pay your taxes 3. Obey the law 4. Share the gospel and m...

Submit to Jesus for he is the Son of God who acts in the authority of God. I. The religious leaders question Jesus’ authority (19:47-20:2) II. Jesus answers with a question (20:3-8) III. Jesus answers with a parable (20:9-18)

"When King Jesus returns, he will expect a return" I. King Jesus has expectations for his servants (vv. 11-14) II. King Jesus has rewards for the faithful (vv. 15-19) III. King Jesus has punishment for the unfaithful (vv. 20-27)

An unexpected seeker (vv. 1-4) An unexpected guest (vv. 5-7) An unexpected response (vv. 8-10) 3 Suggestions to Point Others to Jesus: Identify yourself as a follower of Jesus Pray that God would open doors to move conversations from the surface, to the serious, to the spiritual Share about your own personal struggles and how your relationship with Jesus makes all the difference

Faith in Jesus means following him even when we don’t understand nor see everything. 1. Faith in Jesus means trusting the one who understands everything (vv.31-34) 2. Faith in Jesus means persevering in crying out to Jesus as King (vv.35-42) 3. III. Faith in Jesus means choosing to follow him over other things (v.43)

Luke 18:15-30 Receive the kingdom of God like a helpless child to receive eternal life in Jesus Christ. I. Do not hinder the children from receiving the kingdom of God (vv.15-17, 21) II. Do not let your money hinder you from receiving the kingdom of God (vv.18-25, cf. 16) III. Trust in Jesus to overcome all our hindrances and enter the kingdom of God (vv.26-30)

I. Remember God’s grace that calls us to Christ (vv. 1-9) 1. Find your ultimate sense of belonging in Christ - Word to non-believers 2. Remember God’s grace daily II. We are called to Christ together (vv. 10-17) 1. Be bold in your love for others - Romans 15:7 (ESV), “Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God. - Insiders and outsiders 2. Pray for the unity of t...

God does not justify those who trust in themselves but those who trust in Him alone. I. The Prayer of the Pharisee (vv. 9-12) II. The Prayer of the Tax Collector (vv. 13-14)

As you wait, do not despair; but in faith, persist in prayer. I. The parable of the unjust judge and persistent widow (vv. 1-5) II. Two motivations for persistent prayer (vv. 6-8a) III. One challenging question about our faith (v. 8b)

As King Jesus has already come to make us his own, trust that he will surely return to take us home. 1) The Kingdom of God is “already here” because the King has come to us (vv.20-21) 2) The Kingdom of God is “not yet here” because the Son of Man will return (vv.22-37) When Jesus returns: - It will not be a secret (vv.23-24) - It will be sudden and severe (vv.26-30) - He will judge all hearts (vv....

Give to Jesus all thanks and praise for he is our merciful Healer who saves. 1) Jesus came to die for those who are hopeless (v.11) 2) Jesus gives mercy to those who are helpless (vv.12-14) 3) Jesus warns those who are thankless (vv.15-18) 4) Jesus saves so he deserves praise that is endless (v.19)

As unworthy servants, our honorable duty is to help one another serve our worthy Lord. I. The What: We have a serious responsibility to one another (vv. 1-4) II. The How: We have the faith needed to obey (vv. 5-6) III. The Why: We are unworthy servants merely doing our duty (vv. 7-10)

How we respond to God’s Word in this temporary life will decide where we spend our eternal afterlife. I. The temporary nature of this life (vv. 19-22) II. The eternal nature of the afterlife (vv. 23-26) III. The sufficient nature of God’s Word (vv. 27-31)

Live out the heart of God’s law with a “forceful faith” in Jesus Christ. 1) What God’s law does: God’s Law sets his standard and exposes our sin (v.14) 2) What the law does not do: The Law motivates right behavior but does not fix our bad hearts (v.15) 3) What the Gospel does: The Gospel satisfies the Law, preaches grace, and calls sinners to “forceful faith” (v.16) 4) What we must strive to do: L...

Sinners get lost in different ways, but God pursues them with His grace. The 1st lost son 1) The younger son’s worldliness leads to emptiness 2) The father’s grace and mercy lead to life The 2nd lost son 3) The older son’s self-righteousness leads to anger 4) The father’s grace and mercy lead to joy

Rejoice with Jesus as he receives lost sinners and leads us to repentance. 1) Self-righteous people grumble at Jesus’ welcoming grace for sinners (vv.1-2) 2) Jesus gladly receives sinners because he diligently seeks them out (vv.3-4, 8) 3) Jesus invites sinners to enter into his joy through repentance (vv.7, 10)

On this week, we invited a guest speaker to preach over Psalms 130:1-8

Gratefully accept the gracious invitation and invite others to God’s great banquet of salvation. 1) God graciously made everything ready for salvation and invited many 2) Those invited foolishly made excuses not to come in the end 3) The gospel powerfully makes us see our need and God’s desire to save

Believe in Jesus Christ, count the cost of following Him, and persevere till the very end. 1) A true disciple believes in Jesus Christ 2) A true disciple counts the cost of following Jesus Christ 3) A true disciple perseveres till the very end

Let’s humble ourselves before others as Jesus humbled himself for us. 1. Jesus exposes our pride 2. Jesus teaches us his standard of true humility 3. Jesus guides us to live humbly