May 19, 2025 | Kolburt Schultz
SERMON OUTLINE:
1. An awkward scenario unfolds (Luke 7:36-39).
2. Jesus reframes the scene in light of His character (Luke 7:40-50).
3. A picture of how those who love Jesus respond (Luke 8:1-3).
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Look at verse 44, who does the American church tend to not see? Who do you personally struggle to see?
- When do you most struggle to serve others? How does this passage help?
- How can we grow in our love for Jesus? Answer in tangible and practical ways.
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Luke Series
May 12, 2025 | Chris Taylor
SERMON OUTLINE:
1. Messengers from John 7:18-23
2. The least in the Kingdom of Heaven 7:24-30
3. Hard-hearted children 7:31-35
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Do you believe that Jesus is who He says He is? How has He met you when you have doubted this?
- “When you feel yourself becoming hard-hearted, what are the factors? How can you actively repent of those factors and live with a soft heart?”
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Luke Series
May 5, 2025 | Aaron Britton
SERMON OUTLINE:
God is ________________
God is ________________
God Holds the _____________ ___________
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Do you Believe that Jesus, who we are reading about in Luke; is the Son of God, co-equal member of the Triune God with the Father and the Holy Spirit? How might this belief affect your Christian life?
- Are there events in your life that might be “re-narrated” with the knowledge that God knows what you need before you ask Him?
- Pray for anyone at your table who could use encouragement as they wait on the Lord.
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Luke Series
April 28, 2025 | Kolburt Schultz
SERMON OUTLINE:
1. How do you view yourself in relation to others? (Lk. 6:37-42)
2. How should we actually evaluate ourselves? (Lk. 6:43-45)
3. How can we cultivate obedience to Jesus? (Lk. 6:46-49)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. What are you like when storms come? When life bumps into you, what spills out?
2. When did you first come to Jesus? How do you hear His words (what are your Scripture intake habits)? Where are you convicted that you need to obey more?
3. As you review the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:20-49), what would you like to become more a part of your life?
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Luke Series
April 7, 2025 | Kolburt Schultz
SERMON OUTLINE:
1. The call to love (Lk. 6:27-31).
2. The power to love (Lk. 6:32-36).
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What examples can you think of (in Scripture, your own life, or throughout history) where loving one’s enemies made a radical difference?
- Which aspect of Jesus’ teaching strikes you as most difficult? Which part brings you the most comfort?
- What do you personally feel the need to implement in your life this coming week?
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Luke Series
March 31, 2025 | Kolburt Schultz
SERMON OUTLINE:
1. The way of discipleship: Called and sent (Lk. 6:12-16)
2. The way of discipleship: Healing and hearing (Lk. 6:17-19)
3. The way of discipleship: Blessings and woes (Lk. 6:20-26)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- How is your prayer life? What about Jesus praying convicts you or encourages you?
- If we should minister in word and deed, which one can you be tempted to neglect?
- Which blessing and woe did you most need to hear today? Which discipline (generosity, fasting, lament, evangelism) do you most need to grow in? How will you engage that growth?
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Luke Series
November 17, 2024 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What are some things you are legalistic about in your own life (things you esteem in yourself)? How can that lead to you condemning others?
- What makes you anxious or angry? How might that be a sign of legalism in your heart?
- What amazes you about Jesus’ grace? How does this passage increase your joy?
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Luke Series
November 10, 2024 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What do you need Jesus to do for you? Which of these three scenes speaks most to your situation currently?
- Who does the American church (or our church specifically) view as “untouchable?” Who are we ashamed to eat a meal with?
- What application are you most in need of: finding time alone with God in prayer, cultivating deep relationships with some “mat buddies,” or becoming a friend of sinners?
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Luke Series
November 3, 2024 | Aaron Britton
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What are some ways we can open up our lives to others? Does anyone at your table have an example from their own life?
- What are ways we can make sure our families and communities would see us as loving, open people?
- Pray for someone who has not yet Believed in Christ, connected with a person at your table. Ask that God would draw them to himself.
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Luke Series
October 27, 2024 | Kolburt Schultz
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- How differently would you live if you truly believed Jesus had authority over all things?
- Who comes to mind when you read about others “appealing to Jesus on their behalf?” What does it look like for you to engage that prompting this week?
- What darkness would Jesus rebuke in Falcon/COS? What does it look like for you to preach the good news of the kingdom of God amidst that darkness?
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Luke Series
