Luke 9:51-62

November 3, 2025 | Michael Goldstein

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. How is the kingdom Jesus offers a far greater commitment than anything the world has to offer?

2. Which of the three people in this passage who can’t commit to following Jesus do you most resonate with?

3. Where is Jesus calling you to prioritize his kingdom in a specific part of your life?

Categories: Luke Series

A Mountaintop Experience

October 27, 2025 | Kolburt Schultz

SERMON OUTLINE:

  1. Jesus’ glory revealed (Lk. 9:28-31).
  2. The disciples’ response (Lk. 9:32-33).
  3. The Father’s affirmation and command (Lk. 9:34-36).

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Are you in a season where you are enthralled by the fact that Jesus is God, or does it seem to have lost its significance in your heart? How does this passage speak to that?

2. What other “tents” have you set up in your heart for gods besides Jesus? How does this passage help you worship Jesus alone?

3. How is the fact that Jesus is God Good News for your neighbor?

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Who Do You Say That I Am?

October 20, 2025 | Kolburt Schultz

SERMON OUTLINE:

  1. Discerning the true identity of Jesus (Lk. 9:18-22)
  2. Following in the footsteps of Jesus (Lk. 9:23-27)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Who do you say Jesus is? What key moments in your life have led you to that position?

2. Where do you most see your own tenancy towards self-preservation? Where do you struggle to be selfless?

3. What tangible ways can we all deny ourselves and take up our crosses this week?

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Jesus Is Greater Than Our Need

October 13, 2025 | Chris Taylor

SERMON OUTLINE:

  1. First Mission Luke 9:1-6
  2. Perplexed Luke 9:7-9
  3. Provision in a Desolate Place Luke 9:10-17

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. How are you seeking Christ today? 

2. How can we be tempted to seek Him only for what He can do versus who He is?

3. Is there a time when you have experienced miraculous provision from God? How?

4. This text should encourage us because we know that Christ will not only provide for our needs and mission, but that He Himself is our provision as well. How does this truth affect your evangelistic mission to those around you?

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The Power of Jesus, Part 1

September 29, 2025 | Kolburt Schultz

SERMON OUTLINE:

  1. Jesus’ power over disasters (Lk. 8:22-25)
  2. Jesus’ power over demons (Lk. 8:26-39)

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. What storms are you experiencing currently? Where is Jesus in the storm?

2. How have you experienced Jesus’ power in your story?

3. What are you afraid of? How does awe of Jesus replace that?

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Hearing the Word Rightly – Luke 8:4-21

September 22, 2025 | Chris Taylor

SERMON OUTLINE:

1. A Parable & Explanation

2. Hearing Rightly

3. Adoption

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

1. Do you know Jesus?

2. What does this text teach you about the sovereignty of God and your response?

3. How does this text stir your affections for Christ? How does it stir your affections for others to hear the Word?

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How To Love Jesus More – Luke 7:36-8:3

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.

Categories: Luke Series

The Upside Down Kingdom Continues – Luke 7:18-35

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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God has Visited his People – Luke 7:1-17

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.  

Categories: Luke Series

Coming, Hearing, Doing – Luke 6:37-49

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?

Categories: Luke Series