missio Dei: Falcon

Sermon Outline:
The role of government and our response.
Citizenship and our allegiance.
Patriotism and our longing for home.
Discussion:
What are you grateful to God for about our country?
When have you seen Christians in America not handle our citizenship well? Which Scripture passage today speaks to your concerns?
In your own words, how does living as a citizen of Jesus’ Kingdom help you be a better citizen of our nation?

Matthew 28:16-20
NOTES: All authority belongs to Jesus...
so we place our confidence in him as we make disciples
so we obey his command to make disciples
and he is with us as we make disciples
DISCUSSION:
What are your reservations to getting into gospel conversations with others?
How does Jesus' reign and presence with you change how you view your reservations?
What step will you take this week to obey Jesus and make disciples?

Sermon Outline:
Looking at the problem from several angles (Lk. 16:14-18).
A parable illustrating the problem (Lk. 16:19-31).
Discussion:
What has your heart? How can you tell?
In your own words, why does money reveal where your heart belongs? How does your approach to money reveal where your heart belongs?
Practically speaking, how can you give more of your heart to Jesus this week?

Sermon Outline:
A Quick "God at Work" Story
Jesus: God's Mystery, Our Treasure (Col. 2:1-5)
The Call: Remain Rooted (Col. 2:6-7)
Discussion:
How's your current walk with Christ? Does your life reflect that He is your treasure or most important? Are there things you are tempted to run to in life before Jesus for stability, assurance, or wisdom?
What is one practical step you can and will take in the next few weeks to grow your roots deeper in Christ?
How can you invite someone in to help you with that? Or how can you encourage someone else in their walk?

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?