missio Dei: Falcon

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The controversy over fellowship (Lk. 5:27-32). 2: The controversy over fasting (Lk. 5:33-35). 3: The controversy over sabbath (Lk. 6:1-5). 4: The controversy over synagogue (Lk. 6:6-11). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some things you are legalistic about in your own life (things you esteem in yourself)? How can that lead to you condemning others? What makes you anxious or angry?...

SERMON OUTLINE: Scene 1: A leper and the need for healing (Luke 5:12-16). Scene 2: A paralytic and the need for forgiveness (Luke 5:17-26). Scene 3: A tax collector and the need for transformation (Luke 5:27-32). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What do you need Jesus to do for you? Which of these three scenes speaks most to your situation currently? Who does the American church (or our church specifically)...

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some ways we can open up our lives to others? Does anyone at your table have an example from their own life?  What are ways we can make sure our families and communities would see us as loving, open people?   Pray for someone who has not yet Believed in Christ, connected with a person at your table. Ask that God would draw them to Himself.

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Jesus demonstrates His authority over demons (Luke 4:31-37) 2: Jesus demonstrates His authority over disease (Luke 4:38-41) 3: Jesus demonstrates His authority over our desires (Luke 4:42-44) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How differently would you live if you truly believed Jesus had authority over all things? Who comes to mind when you read about others “appealing to Jesus on their beh...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Jesus begins His public ministry (Luke 4:14-15). 2: The hometown boy makes good (Luke 4:16-22). 3: The hometown boy makes enemies (Luke 4:23-30). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What is your first response when something is difficult in your life? What is your standard approach to dealing with a problem you are facing?  What type of person do you think of as a “church person”? What type o...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Rocks into Bread 2: The Kingdoms of the World 3: The Angels will save You DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How does it help us in our own struggles to know that Jesus was tempted like we are?  How can we lean in to the "help" of that truth in our lives?  What are some scriptures that have been helpful to you when you are tempted to sin?  As you talk about #2 at your table write d...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The baptism of the Son of God (Luke 3:21-22). 2: The genealogy of the Son of God (Luke 3:23-38). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What stood out in the passage today you haven’t seen before? How might that show the importance of theology? Why do we tend to think that some people have a “head start” with Jesus? Why is it important to reject that false idea? How is this passage Good News for...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The call to repentance prepares the way (Luke 3:1-6). 2: The content of repentance prepares the individual (Luke    3:7-14). 3: The Christ of repentance deserves the glory (Luke 3:15-20).  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: When you personally find it hard to repent, what are the factors? How does John’s message speak to those? Why do you think John’s applications of repentance had to do wit...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The story of Jesus’ childhood (Luke 2:39-52). 2: The purpose of the story of Jesus’ childhood. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Where are you in your understanding of who Jesus is? Would you be more likely to forget Jesus was truly human or truly God? How would that lessen your joy? How is the message that “it’s ok for us to be only human because Jesus is not merely human” good news for yo...

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How have you seen "steadfastness have it's full effect" in your life?  How has waiting on the Lord affected you and helped you? How have you seen God's faithfulness in preserving You throughout your life, and in keeping his promises to You?  Pray for anyone at your table who finds themselves waiting on the Lord, or finds themselves, like Mary, looking ahea...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The foundation and tradition of Luke’s writing (Luke 1:1-2). 2: The approach and purpose of Luke’s writing (Luke 1:3-4). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How certain are you that the Word of God tells the true story of the Son of God? This is a safe place to answer honestly. What are the factors that have led you to your current level of certainty? What other steps of study or investigatio...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Encouraging Advice 2: A few warnings 3: A Cloud of Witnesses 4: Run with endurance 5: Fixing our eyes on Jesus DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some of the more common weights than slow Christians down? What weights or hinderances slow you down? What are your thoughts about the respectable sins among Christians? Are there sins that Christians seem to be more involved in? What prac...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Why we need refuge (Psalm 16:1). 2: What refuge is (Psalm 16:2-5). 3: What refuge produces (Ps. 16:6-11). 4: Where refuge is found. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: If refuge is running somewhere for peace or safety when life is hard, where do you typically run? Which aspect of biblical refuge in verses 2-5 do you most struggle with? Which attribute of God’s refuge in verses 6-11 do you mo...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Why repentance matters (Isa. 30:15-18). 2: What repentance looks like (Ps. 51). 3: How to practice repentance. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How would you define repentance? How is repenting to God or repenting to another person similar and different? When do you most struggle to truly repent? What do you think are some characteristics of genuine repentance?

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The challenge of forgiveness (Mt. 18:21-22). 2: A parable about forgiveness (Mt. 18:23-34). 3: The implications of forgiveness (Mt. 18:35).  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: In your own words, why is forgiveness so difficult?   Can you think of a time you experienced true forgiveness from another person? What did that feel like?  What is Jesus calling you to do with this topic of forgivene...

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why do you think we have a picture of God that is harsh or demanding?  How does this affect the way we approach Him?  Why do you think our narrative of the hard situations in our life see God as being absent?  What do the scriptures say about God's presence in those times?  Pray for anyone at your table that could use encouragement and comfort this week. 

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Be Angry and Do not Sin 2: Leave Room for God's Justice 3: God is the Strength of My Heart  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What difference would it make if we had more confidence in God as judge and did not take matters into our own hands?  Pray for one another at your table that God would give them strength in the situations they are facing. 

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Turn to God in prayer… 2: Complain to God about the effects of sin and brokenness (Ps. 13:1-2). 3: Ask for God to bring healing and wholeness (Ps. 13:3-4). 4: Trust that God will fulfill His promises and stay true to His character (Ps. 13:5-6). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Which of the 4 stages of lament is hardest for you (Turn, Complain, Ask, Trust)? Why? Where do you typically turn...

SERMON OUTLINE: What happened? What was it all about? What difference does it make? DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: The sermon mentioned that a “me-centered” theology leads to spiritual poverty. In what ways can a deeper understanding of Christ’s nature, as revealed in the Transfiguration, move us away from a self-centered spirituality towards a more Christ-centered discipleship? Share personal experiences...

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Who are some "kings and queens" that occupy our attention and our hearts? How is Christ a better King than those?  How can we cultivate a healthier view of our leaders in the upcoming election and avoid placing our hope in them? Pray for anyone at your table that has a need or concern this week.  **We welcome all who have trusted in Jesus Christ for salvation to rec...

SERMON OUTLINE: The genealogy is an introduction. The genealogy makes sense of Old Testament stories. The genealogy reminds us of the lingering effects of sin. The genealogy points us to a path that leads to hope. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Can you think of a time where you messed up, but you now see how God redeemed it for His purposes? Have you bought into the enemy's idea that you are now in Go...

SERMON OUTLINE: The heaviness of sin (Haggai 2:10-14). The hope of blessing (Haggai 2:15-19). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why do humans try to ignore or run from the heaviness of sin? What does embracing the reality of brokenness in our world feel like?  What is harder for you to believe in this season, that sin is heavy or that we can trust the promise of God’s blessing? Why?

SERMON OUTLINE: Discouragement from present circumstances (Haggai 2:1-3). Encouragement from the presence of God (Haggai 2:4-5). Hope from the promised future (Haggai 2:6-9). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some things that discourage you? How do you typically respond to that? How would a future-oriented hope (i.e. verses 6-9) help you?  When have you most felt Jesus’ nearness? How can we cultivate...

SERMON OUTLINE: God’s word comes through Haggai (Haggai 1:1). The people’s misplaced priorities (Haggai 1:2-11). The people respond (Haggai 1:12-15). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Consider your ways. Where do you see areas that you might be mis-prioritizing things? What distractions have you allowed to enter your heart? How can you tell if God is first in your heart or not?  If you put God first, how will...

SERMON OUTLINE: The Work of Christ. (Phil. 3:12) The Goal of Christ. (Phil. 3:13-14) The Gift of Christ. (Phil 3:15-16) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some things the world is motivated by? What are some things you are, or can be tempted to be motivated by? Who is your savior, and what has he saved you from? What does obedience look like this week in light of Christ as your motivation?