Earthly Wisdom and Heavenly Resources

Earthly Wisdom and Heavenly Resources

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. Wealth is a training ground for faithfulness (Vv. 10-11); 3. We are managers not owners (V. 12); 4. You can have only one master (V. 13); ••What changes are you going to make to your finances this week in response to Jesus’ grace?

Counting The Cost

Outline -  Luke 14:25-27: Hate? Luke 14:28-33: Counting the Cost  Luke 14:34-35: Salty  Discussion: 1. Have you weighed the cost of discipleship to Jesus? Do you know Him? 2. 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 says in Philippians? How do you need to be encouraged in this?

The Parable Of Three Prodigals, Pt. 2

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?

The Parable of the Three Prodigals

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 safer place for younger brothers and older brothers alike?

Jesus Invites You To The Feast

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 likely to take priority over Jesus in your own heart? How can we help each other cultivate the correct order of our loves? ••Do you believe that the presence of Jesus is a joyful feast? Or are you tempted to see religion as a heavy burden? How does this passage help you see the real Jesus?