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Title: What’s the Point…Of Our Parenting? Scripture Reading: Deut. 6:4-9. Sermon Outline: 1. Why does the topic of parenting matter…for everyone? 2. What’s the point of our parenting? 3. How do we accomplish this practically? 4: What do we do when it doesn’t go according to plan? Discussion: How were you formed as a child? What were some of the most helpful or least helpful things? Which of the st...

Scripture Reading: Gen. 2:18-25. Sermon Outline: 1. What’s the point of our singleness? 2. What’s the point of our marriages? 3. What’s the point of our sexuality? Discussion: After reflecting on the Scripture that was referenced today, how would you describe the purpose of singleness in your own words? The purpose of marriage? The purpose of sexuality? In what ways does our culture push non-bibli...

Scripture Reading: 1 Pet. 2:9-12. Sermon Outline: 1. Begin by asking the right questions. 2. Who is the Church? 3. What is the purpose of the Church? 4: How can the Church fulfill it’s purpose? Discussion: In your own words, how would you answer the question, “What’s the point of Church?”   How would you self-describe your identity? Answer with your initial and honest assessment! How does that ans...

Scripture Reading: Lk. 18:9-17. Sermon Outline: 1. Do you feel like you’re missing something? (Lk. 18:18-23) 2. Do you wonder who can be saved? (Lk. 18:24-27) 3. Do you believe Jesus is worth it? (Lk. 18:28-30) Discussion: What is most likely to make you anxious or angry? How does this show your own tendency toward self-righteousness?   What has the tendency to “fill your hands”? How might that be...

Scripture reading : Galatians 5:13-26 Outline:  Galatians 5: 13a - A Warning Galatians 5: 13b-14 - A Truth Galatians 5: 15 - A Stark Reality  Discussion: Where are you at constant opposition with the Spirit and your flesh? What are you doing to see the flesh overcome? What does this text teach you about the character of Christ? How does the fruit of the Spirit reflect that? Encouragement: Find a D...

Sermon Outline: 1. A heart for children: To hinder, help, or heal (Lk. 18:15-16). 2. Why a heart for children matters (Lk. 18:17). Discussion: As you reflect on the three heart postures reflected in this passage (To hinder, help, and heal), when are you most likely to demonstrate each one? How does this passage convict and encourage you? How can our church grow in helping children come to Jesus? ...

Outline:  Luke 18:9: The Setup Luke 18:10-13: Two Very Different Men Luke 18:14: The Declaration  Discussion:  Have you been justified by Christ? How you truly prayed like the Tax Collector, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner?” In what ways do you find yourself like the Pharisee? The Tax Collector? In what ways are you tempted to lean on your own righteousness? Encouragement: Confess your self righ...

Outline - Luke 18:1: The Meaning Luke 18:2-5: The Parable Luke 18:6-8: The Explanation Discussion:  Do you find yourself in a season where you have lost heart? What does your prayer life look like in this season? How does this text encourage you to “pray without ceasing?” Encouragement: Take this text to your DC, closest friends, or loved ones. Confess and talk together about the things that are c...

Sermon Outline: 1. The Kingdom is here (Lk. 17:20-21). 2. The King is coming (Lk. 17:22-37). Discussion: How is Jesus’ teaching in this passage similar to or different from what you typically think of as ‘the end of the world’? How does His teaching give you hope for the future? •• What ‘false jesuses’ does our society promote? How is the real Jesus better?

Outline : Luke 17:11-12 : A Journey With A Purpose Luke 17:13-19: 11 Miraculous Healings Questions: What has Christ done for you that causes you to be grateful and worship Him? Is there “spiritual leprosy” in your life that is  distracting you from what Christ has done for you? Like what?  How does this story teach you Christ’s character towards you in your sickness?  •4.Pray that this text will o...

Outline -  Luke 17:1-4: Struggles, Forgiveness, and Repentance Luke 17:5-6: Increase Our Faith Luke 17:7-10: Unworthy Servants Questions :  Do you know Christ? What does this text show you about Christ character and how does that encourage you in faith to live these things out? •3.When is the last time you prayed for Christ to increase your faith? Pray this for yourself, your family, your friends...

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...