From Selfishness To Selflessness

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? 

Categories: Luke Series

When Jesus Goes To Church

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? 

Categories: Luke Series

When Jesus Goes To Church

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? 

Categories: Luke Series

The Journey Continues

March 30, 2026 | Chris Taylor

Outline:

Luke 13:31-33: No Fear

Luke 13:34: A Lament

Luke 13:35: A Prophecy

Discussion:

  1. Do you know Christ?
  2. What are ways that your heart is unwilling to turn to him? How can we see these ways mortified?
  3. What are the characteristics of Christ you see in this passage?

Categories: Luke Series

Five Lies And A Truth

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? 

Categories: Luke Series

Ready and Faithful Stewards

March 2, 2026 | Chris Taylor

Outline : Luke 12:35-40 – Be Ready

               Luke 12:41-48 – Steward Well

Discussion :

What have you been entrusted with that you have become lethargic in caring for? How can you change this to honor Christ more in your managing?

How can we see the beauty and hope of the Gospel in this text?

Do you truly belong to the Household of God?

Categories: Luke Series

Anxiety and the Gospel

February 23, 2026 | Kolburt Schultz

Sermon Outline:

1: A painting of an anxiety-free life (Luke 12:22-32).

2: How to cultivate an anxiety-free life (Luke 12:33-34).

Discussion:

  • When do you tend to be most anxious? What does your anxiety reveal about your theology? 
  • If God is sovereign and loves you, what do you have to worry about? Why is that easier to affirm with your mind than it is to believe with your heart? 
  • How can you grow in generosity? How might that impact your anxiety? 

Categories: Luke Series

Greed’s Pervasive Lie

February 16, 2026 | Kolburt Schultz

Sermon Outline:

1: The problem with wealth (Luke 12:13-15).

2: A parable regarding wealth (Luke 12:16-20).

3: A principle for godly wealth (Luke 12:21).

Discussion:

  • When and where are you most tempted to believe the lie, “you are what you have”?
  • Meditate on the phrase “Rich toward God.” What does that look like in your own life? 
  • What practices of generosity can you begin (or grow in) to resist the pull of greed?

Categories: Luke Series

A True Confession

February 9, 2026 | Chris Taylor

Luke 12:1-3: No Room For Hypocrisy

Luke 12:4-7: Whom to Fear and Why

Luke 12:8-10: A True Confession

Luke 12:11-12: Spoken For

Categories: Luke Series