Sermon Outline: John 7:25-31Who is this Jesus? 7:25-31So What:a. The biblical Jesus is still going through cases of mistaken identity.b. God still desires to reach the throng, but now He does it through Christians, thechosen ones (see Acts 1:8).c. God’s invisible Hand is still actively at work in the lives and ministries of believersin Christ.d. God still has His remnant, so you go find them in your network of relationships?Where is Jesus going? 7:32-36So What:a. The way up still and always goes through Jesus (John 14:6; Jn. 10)b. The sober message of Jesus is that no unbeliever is able to go where He is,heaven. But he or she will spend eternity where Jesus is not–Hell:“Seek the LORD while he may be found” (Isa. 55:6).“Behold now is the acceptable time, behold, now is the day of salvation (2 Corinthians 6:2)
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52:16
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52:16
Loving Others, Finding Joy.
Sermon Outline:1: Recap: Finding joy in obeying Jesus (Luke 10:17-24).2: How to love your neighbor and obey Jesus (Luke 10:25-37).Discussion:How have you experienced joy in obeying Jesus? Share the story to encourage your table.Left to your own instincts, who would you pass by on the other side of the road? What does repentance from that look like?How does Jesus’ call to love your neighbor challenge you? How can you live that out this week?
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37:32
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37:32
What It Means To Be A Missionary
SERMON OUTLINE:How are missionaries sent? (Luke 10:1-16)1. We go ______________2. We go ______________3. We go ______________4. We go ______________5. We go ______________6. We go ______________7. We go ______________8. We go ______________9. We go ______________10. We go ______________What do missionaries receive? (Luke 10:17-24)DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:1. What is the Gospel? Or, what is the message the 72 were sent with?2. Do you have any practical tips for how to best share the Gospel?3. When was the last time you shared Jesus with someone? How did it feel?4. Spend time praying for more laborers in the field.
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42:13
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42:13
After the Mountaintop
SERMON OUTLINE:1: The disciples fail to cast out a demon (Lk. 9:37-43a).2: The disciples fail to understand God’s plan (Lk. 9:43b-45).3: The disciples fail to put others first (Lk. 9:46-48). 4: The disciples fail to build unity (Lk. 9:349-50).DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:1. Where are you most likely to sense your own inadequacy? How has Jesus shown Himself sufficient?2. Which of the disciplines mentioned today would you most like to grow in: Dependent prayer, Scripture meditation, Humble service, Kingdom unity?3. What does it look like to rely on the Spirit within you to grow in these things?
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36:54
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36:54
Luke 9:51-62
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?
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