theCHURCH Sermon Podcast

Point: As followers of Christ, we are called to live superior to the world in our love for the people of this world. Scripture: Luke 6:27-36 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 6:27-36 together as a group. Com...

Point: Everyone is looking for something, but TRUE blessings come when you seek first HIS Kingdom.

Point: God is calling you to something greater. Scripture: Luke 6:12-17 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 6:12-17 together as a group. Comprehension: In your own words, how would you summarize what is happen...

Point: Is there ever a wrong time to do the right thing? After being faced with the hurt or need of another, too often we look back wishing we would have done something different or even at all. How can we be sure to know what to do if anything, when the next opportunity to help comes along? Maybe one simple question might help...

Point: If you read the Word to understand the Word, you would be led by the Word instead of trying to lead the Word. Scripture: Luke 6:1-5; Cross Reference - Mark 2:23-28, 1 Samuel 21:1-6 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions...

Point: Jesus never came to fix broken lives. He came to make them new. Scripture: Luke 5:33-39 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 5:27-32 together as a group. Comprehension: In your own words, how would you s...

Point: Our part is to call people who are apart to be a part of the body of Christ. Scripture: Luke 5:27-32 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 5:27-32 together as a group. Comprehension: In your own words, ho...

Point: We theCHURCH exist to make it easier for people to know Jesus. Why? Because there are a lot of people who do not know they can know Jesus. And whether they know it or not they are relying on your faith to bring them to Him! A person can be led to radical change by friends with the courage to be radical in their faith.

Point: Jesus touched the untouchable, reached the unreachable, and loved the unlovable. Scripture: Luke 5:12-16 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 5:1-11 together as a group. Interpretation: In your own words...

The story of God's kingdom soon to come is a story that everyone one on the planet needs to know. But before we can tell the story of His Kingdom coming we must show the story of His Kingdom here and now. How can your life tell this story? Come and see...

Point: God’s pursuit of us is not contingent on our pursuit of Him. Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture:  Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say?
 Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean?
 Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 5:1-11 together as a group.  Interpretation: In your own words, what is God say...

True healing is only found in Jesus. If you have been set free in Christ it's time to go share the good news!

Point: All Authority and All Victory is Found is Jesus our King. Scripture: Luke 4:31-37 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 4:14-30 together as a group. Interpretation: In your own words, what is God saying i...

Point: We are already changing the world: Are you doing it on purpose? Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 4:14-30 together as a group. Interpretation: In 2-3 sentences, summarize the m...

Point: The Spirit of God and the word of God are sufficient for the people of God to accomplish the mission of God. Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: What does the passage say? What are the details? Interpretation: What does the passage mean? Why did the events happen the way they happened? Application: How should this passage change me? Question...

Point: Baptism in Jesus Christ is the sign of a new beginning for everyone who has made Him Lord of their life. Scripture: Luke 3:21-38 Questions: Comprehension: What does the passage say? What are the facts? What does it tell us about God? Interpretation: What does the passage mean? Why did the events happen the way they happened? Application: How can I apply what I’ve learned to my life? What ab...

Point: Embracing the kingdom means preparing for the King, removing old kings, and pursuing a life of repentance. Scripture: Luke 3:1-20 Questions: Comprehension: What does the passage say? What are the facts? What does it tell us about God? Interpretation: What does the passage mean? Why did the events happen the way they happened? Application: How can I apply what I’ve learned to my life? What a...

A life without questions is a life that will lack understanding. We must be the people of God who are not afraid to ask God what it means to be His people.

Point: Jesus in your life puts a target on your life. Scripture: Luke 2:21-40 1. Read Luke 2:21-40 together as a group. 2. Why do you think that declaring Jesus as Lord puts a target on your back? Explain. Further Discussion: What are some forms of opposition we face as Christians in our own community? Give examples. Consider: Are you willing to follow Christ no matter the cost? Why or why not? Be...

Point: Faith in Christ was never meant to be a finish line or main accomplishment in life, instead it is the starting line where real life, real purpose, real identity begins.

Point: God uses common people to do the uncommon. Scripture: Luke 1:26-2:21 Questions: 1. Read Luke 1:26-2:21 together as a group. 2. Why do you think God uses common people (like Mary, Elizabeth, and the shepherds) to accomplish His purposes? Explain. Further Discussion: Why are common people better positioned to receive the abundant life that God promises us? Explain. Consider: Are your hands op...

Point: Jesus told His church to go make disciples. In order to be obediently effective in this we must agree that a discipler to Jesus Christ must actively be a disciple of Jesus who is consistently being discipled in Jesus Christ. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 1:1-4 Questions: 1. Read Matthew 29:18-20. Are you being discipled right now? Explain. Further Discussion: Who is discipling you and w...

Point: If you know what you will die for then you will know what you need to stand and fight for. Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-23 Questions: 1. How is each piece of the armor found in Jesus Christ? Explain. 2. How does the armor of God allow you to stand firm? Explain. Further Discussion: Read verses 10 and 13. How does the strength of God and the armor of God work together? Consider: Where do you st...

Point: Engaging in spiritual warfare means recognizing the war, knowing our enemy, and remembering that victory is found in the strength of our God. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12 1. Do you believe that there is a spiritual war taking place all around us? Why or why not? 2. What are some ways that the devil schemes against us? Explain. 3. How do we tap into “the strength of our God and the power of...

When I walk with Jesus, I become better.