When Jesus Goes To Church

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?

From Selfishness To Selflessness

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 man who ever lived. Through faith we are united to Him. How does Union with Christ fuel our humility?

When Jesus Goes To Church

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 actions can each of us take to see the Kingdom come a little more this week?