missio Dei: Falcon

SERMON OUTLINE: Themes in Ezra and Nehemiah: What we are experiencing is exile (Neh. 1:1-4). God is sovereign and faithful in leading history (Ez. 1:1-3).  YOU have a role to play in God’s sovereign plan (Ez. 2, 8, Neh. 3, 7, 10, 11, 12).  The people of God exist for the worship of God (Ez. 3:1-3).  God has chosen to use leaders, therefore our leaders must choose to be godly (Neh. 2).  God’s work...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Israel’s joyful desire to obey God (Nehemiah 12:44-13:3). 2: Israel’s ongoing struggle to obey God (Nehemiah 13:4-29). 3: Nehemiah’s closing prayer (Nehemiah 13:30-31). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Where have you seen the need for greater purity in your heart? In our church? In the American church? Where have we allowed the enemy of God to set up his office among us? What is your exper...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Living as the people of God: Domestically (Neh. 11:1-36). 2: Living as the people of God: Historically (Neh. 12:1-26). 3: Living as the people of God: Joyfully (Neh. 12:27-43). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some ways the American church has struggled to live as the people of God? How do those struggles diminish the Church’s light to the people who don’t yet know Jesus? What nee...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The reason for the covenant (Nehemiah 9:38). 2: The people of the covenant (Nehemiah 10:1-29). 3: The content of the covenant (Nehemiah 10:30-39). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Where does the American church need to be intentional about cultivating obedience? Where does our church need to be intentional? How about you personally? What tangible reminders do you have in your life that hel...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Rejoice and Worship (Phil. 3:1-3) 2: Worldly Confidence (Phil. 3:4-6) 3: Lose All to Gain More (Phil. 3:7-11) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are some things that the world says we should have confidence in? What are some things that you are tempted to place your confidence in? In light of those things, why do you need the continual reminder to rejoice in the Lord? What do you need t...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The people gather to confess and pray (Neh. 9:1-5). 2: The people remember God’s faithfulness, their sinfulness (Neh. 9:6-31). 3: The people trust God to help (Neh. 9:32-37). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Reflect for a moment honestly, what is your default view of who God is? What do you tend to think His character must be like? How does this chapter totally upend that understanding?! W...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Inner Renewal 2: Light Affliction 3: Looking to the Unseen DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: How is my heart these days? What afflictions am I experiencing in this season? What do I know about the unseen? What do I believe about the unseen?

Welcome Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 Greeting Sermon: 1 Cor. 15:3-8 missio: Kids: Gospel Science Experiment Benediction: 1 Cor. 15:54b-57

Intro/Welcome: Isa. 53:3-7 First Candle: Mark 14:32-52 Silence Second Candle: Mark 14:53-72 Silence Third Candle: Mark 15:1-15 Silence Fourth Candle: Mark 15:16-32 Silence Fifth Candle: Mark 15:33-39 Communion Christ Candle/Burial: Mark 15:40-47 End: Leave in silence.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: • Has there been a time when God has acted in an unexpected way, different than your agenda? Why are those times difficult for us? • Is it difficult for us to be satisfied with the “downward pull” of the kingdom of God? Why? • Pray for anyone at your table, for circumstances that they are facing currently.

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The work of God (Nehemiah 7:1-5). 2: The people of God (Nehemiah 7:6-73). 3: The Word of God (Nehemiah 8:1-8, 13-18). 4: The Lamb of God (Nehemiah 8:9-12). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What are your Scripture intake habits? Have you ever shown the awe and reverence for the Bible that this passage shows (weeping over sin, standing in awe, etc.)? If not, why might that be?  How can we cu...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The temptation of distraction (Nehemiah 6:1-4). 2: The temptation of fear (Nehemiah 6:5-9). 3: The temptation of sin (Nehemiah 6:10-14). 4: The temptation of discouragement (Nehemiah 6:15-19). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS PART 1: Where has God called you to work for His glory?  What are your ministries?  Where do you see brokenness that God is leading you to bring healing? DISCUSSION QU...

SERMON OUTLINE : 1: The outcry of injustice (Nehemiah 5:1-5). 2: A godly response to injustice (Nehemiah 5:6-13). 3: A godly heart for justice (Nehemiah 5:14-19). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What outcries of injustice exist in our society? What outcries might you struggle to hear because of your background or biases? Where has injustice within the church led to damaging our public witness? What tangible...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: A life spent serving others. 2: A life spent rejoicing with others. 3: A life spent dying for Christ.  DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Why is it difficult to serve sacrificially and joyfully? What holds you back from serving others? Where do you feel Jesus calling you to serve more?

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Amidst opposition—We pray (Nehemiah 4:1-9). 2: Amidst discouragement—We remember (Nehemiah 4:10-14). 3: Amidst difficulty—We trust (Nehemiah 4:15-23). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What feels heavy in your life right now? How might that heaviness be understood as opposition against God’s mission for your life? Are you more tempted to rely on self and forget to pray or are you tempted to...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The priority of God’s work. 2: The people of God’s work. 3: The principle of God’s work. 4: The posture of God’s work. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What section of the wall in our church has God called you to rebuild (where are you called to serve)? What section of the wall in society has God call you to rebuild (where are you showing God’s glory outside of church)? Which aspect of thi...

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SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Nehemiah inquires as to the health of God’s people (Neh. 1:1-4).  2: Nehemiah prays for God’s people (Neh. 1:5-11a).  3: Nehemiah is positioned to help God’s people (Neh. 1:11b). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: When are you most aware of the fact that you are living in exile? How does this passage draw you closer to God? Which aspects of Nehemiah’s prayer (Vv. 5-11) did you resonate with...

OUTLINE: Opening Greeting and Prayer Sermon Panel Discussion

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The How (Phil. 2:14). 2: The Why (Phil. 2:15). 3: The Strength (Phil. 2:16a). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: What do you grumble and complain about the most? How does that grumbling affect your care for others?  What are the things you tend to hold fast to? How in this new year can you hold fast to the Word of Life? 

A cold weather sermon looking at our mission in the Psalms.

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: Longing for home (Psalm 90:1-2). 2: Remembering we are dust (Psalm 90:3-6). 3: The origin of our problem (Psalm 90:7-11). 4: Finding our way home (Psalm 90:12-17). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: In what ways do you feel “homeless?” What longings do you have? How are those desires only satisfied in Jesus? Which of the 6 prayers in v. 12-17 stand out to you the most? Why? How will you pray...

Table Discussion 1: What is your prayer life currently like? How will you become more prayerful in 2024? What does it look like to be filled with the fruit of the Spirit in your everyday life? How can you tell, personally, if you are living out the fruit of the Spirit? In what ways do you need to be more dependent on the Lord through prayer? Table Discussion 2: What does it mean for you to live a...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: God is working (Luke 2:1-7). 2: Angels are proclaiming (Luke 2:8-14). 3: Shepherds are responding (Luke 2:15-20). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Which of the following reflection questions stirs your heart the most: 1. Have you been more interested in Caesar’s Rome than Jesus’ manger? 2. Have you encountered God’s glory? 3. Do you believe that Jesus is the Savior, the Christ, the Lord? 4...

SERMON OUTLINE: 1: The birth of John leads to a celebration (Luke 1:57-66). 2: Zechariah sings a song of celebration (Luke 1:67-79). DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: As you reflect on celebrating God’s mercy, what does that look like for you? Answer both how has God been merciful to you, and how can you celebrate that? If God’s mercy is His loyal, faithful, gracious love as He acts on behalf of His people, w...