missio Dei: Falcon

Sermon Outline: The role of government and our response. Citizenship and our allegiance. Patriotism and our longing for home. Discussion: What are you grateful to God for about our country? When have you seen Christians in America not handle our citizenship well? Which Scripture passage today speaks to your concerns? In your own words, how does living as a citizen of Jesus’ Kingdom help you be a b...

Matthew 28:16-20 NOTES: All authority belongs to Jesus... so we place our confidence in him as we make disciples so we obey his command to make disciples and he is with us as we make disciples DISCUSSION: What are your reservations to getting into gospel conversations with others? How does Jesus' reign and presence with you change how you view your reservations? What step will you take this w...

Sermon Outline: Looking at the problem from several angles (Lk. 16:14-18). A parable illustrating the problem (Lk. 16:19-31). Discussion: What has your heart? How can you tell? In your own words, why does money reveal where your heart belongs? How does your approach to money reveal where your heart belongs? Practically speaking, how can you give more of your heart to Jesus this week? 

Sermon Outline: A Quick "God at Work" Story Jesus: God's Mystery, Our Treasure (Col. 2:1-5) The Call: Remain Rooted (Col. 2:6-7) Discussion: How's your current walk with Christ? Does your life reflect that He is your treasure or most important? Are there things you are tempted to run to in life before Jesus for stability, assurance, or wisdom? What is one practical step you can...

Sermon Outline: 1. The story of a shrewd business manager (Lk. 16:1-8). 2. What Jesus’ disciples should learn regarding shrewdness (Lk. 16:9-13). 3. How is God calling you to grow in this area? Discussion: Evaluate your budget, are you playing by the world’s rules or Jesus’ rules? How can you tell? Which lesson do you most need to lean into? 1. Invest in the eternal not the temporary (V. 9); 2. We...

Outline -  Luke 14:25-27: Hate? Luke 14:28-33: Counting the Cost  Luke 14:34-35: Salty  Discussion: Have you weighed the cost of discipleship to Jesus? Do you know Him? What things in your life are causing you to “lose your saltiness?” How can you (and your church around you) submit these things to Christ? •3.How can you encourage those around you in the willingness to “Lose all things” as Paul sa...

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...

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 li...

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 m...

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 acti...

Outline:  Luke 13:31-33: No Fear  Luke 13:34: A Lament Luke 13:35: A Prophecy  Discussion: Do you know Christ? What are ways that your heart is unwilling to turn to him? How can we see these ways mortified? 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 yo...

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 i...

Sermon Outline: 1: The problem with wealth (Luke 12:13-15). 2: A parable regarding wealth (Luke 12:16-20). 3: A principle for godly wealth (Luke 12:21). Discussion: When and where are you most tempted to believe the lie, “you are what you have”? Meditate on the phrase “Rich toward God.” What does that look like in your own life?  What practices of generosity can you begin (or grow in) to resist th...

Luke 12:1-3: No Room For Hypocrisy Luke 12:4-7: Whom to Fear and Why Luke 12:8-10: A True Confession Luke 12:11-12: Spoken For

Outline: 1: The sign of Jonah (Luke 11:29-32). 2: A Lamp for seeing (Luke 11:33-36)

Sermon Outline: 1: Jesus rebukes the Pharisees’ approach to worship (Luke 11:37-44)

Sermon Outline: 1: The sign of Jonah (Luke 11:29-32). 2: A Lamp for seeing (Luke 11:33-36).

Sermon Outline: 1: Doubts and opposition (Luke 11:14-16). 2: Jesus engages His opponents (Luke 11:17-20). 3: Jesus invites His doubters (Luke 11:21-28).

Sermon Outline: 1: Temple courtyards and the purpose of our gathering (Mark 11:15-18). 2: The types of people who benefit from the gathering (Isaiah 56:1-8). 3: How do we make this more tangible?

Sermon Outline: 1: Boldness in prayer (Luke 11:5-8). 2: Persistence in prayer (Luke 11:9-10). 3: God’s heart and prayer (Luke 11:11-13). Discussion: What rhythms of prayer do you currently have?  What would you like to be true about your prayer life in the new year? How will you take steps to make that happen?  Spend some time at your table praying together.

Sermon Outline: 1: Learning to pray (Luke 11:1). 2: A model for prayer: Praise, Petition, Provision, Pardon, Protection (Luke 11:2-4). Discussion: Did you spend time at Jesus’ feet last week? If not, what distracted you? If so, how was prayer an aspect of that time? How will you set aside time for prayer this week?  Spend time praying through the 5 aspects of the Lord’s Prayer: Praise, Petition, P...