June 7, 2026 | Kolburt Schultz
Scripture Reading: Lk. 16:1-13.
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?
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Luke Series
May 31, 2026 | Chris Taylor
Scripture reading: Luke 14:25-35
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?
- 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?
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Luke Series
May 24, 2026 | Kolburt Schultz
Scripture Reading: Lk. 15:11-19, 25-30.
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?
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Luke Series
May 10, 2026 | Kolburt Schultz
Scripture Reading: Lk. 15:11-19, 25-30.
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?
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May 3, 2026 | Kolburt Schultz
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Stand Alone Series
April 20, 2026 | Kolburt Schultz
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?
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Luke Series
April 14, 2026 | Kolburt Schultz
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?
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Luke Series
April 13, 2026 | Kolburt Schultz
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?
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Luke Series
March 30, 2026 | Chris Taylor
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?
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Luke Series
March 9, 2026 | Kolburt Schultz
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 you find most compelling?
- Why do we all seem to find repentance so difficult? How does Jesus’ teaching help make it easier?
- How does this passage encourage you to share the Good News with your neighbor?
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Luke Series
