missio Dei: Falcon

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?