Sermon Podcast

Point: Jesus never came to fix broken lives. He came to make them new. Scripture: Luke 5:33-39 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 5:27-32 together as a group. Comprehension: In your own words, how would you summarize what is happening in this story? Comprehension: Have a group member explain the Bridegroom parable in verses 34-35 in their own words. Comprehension: Have a group member explain the Garment parable in verse 36 in their own words Comprehension: Have a group member explain the Wineskin parable in verses 37-39 in their own words. Interpretation: What is the common theme between all three of these parables? What is Jesus trying to teach? Explain your answer. Interpretation: Why do you think the Pharisees had an issue with Jesus’ disciples eating and drinking? What were they afraid was going t

Point: Our part is to call people who are apart to be a part of the body of Christ. Scripture: Luke 5:27-32 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 5:27-32 together as a group. Comprehension: In your own words, how would you summarize what is happening in this story? Comprehension: There are at least 4 different audiences of people in this passage. Who are those? What are the differences between those audiences? Explain. Comprehension: Read verses 31 and 32 again. Why did Jesus choose to minister to tax collectors and sinners instead of the Pharisees? Explain your answer. Interpretation: Why do you think it was such a big deal that Jesus called a tax collector to be his disciple? Why would the Pharisees, or maybe even some of Jesus’ disciples, have had a problem with it? Interpretation: Why did Levi (Matthew

Point: We theCHURCH exist to make it easier for people to know Jesus. Why? Because there are a lot of people who do not know they can know Jesus. And whether they know it or not they are relying on your faith to bring them to Him! A person can be led to radical change by friends with the courage to be radical in their faith.

Point: Jesus touched the untouchable, reached the unreachable, and loved the unlovable. Scripture: Luke 5:12-16 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 5:1-11 together as a group. Interpretation: In your own words, what is God saying in this passage and why? What are the big ideas? Comprehension: Read Leviticus 13:9-17. What are 2 differences between the priests in Leviticus and Jesus (our High Priest) in Luke? Explain. Interpretation: Read Leviticus 13:45-46. What are some physical, emotional, and mental sufferings that a leper may experience? Interpretation: What are 3 ways that leprosy and sin might have similar effects in a person’s life? Explain your answer. Comprehension: Read Luke 5:12-16 again. How does Jesus heal the physical, mental, and emotional brokenness this leper is experiencing? Be specific

The story of God's kingdom soon to come is a story that everyone one on the planet needs to know. But before we can tell the story of His Kingdom coming we must show the story of His Kingdom here and now. How can your life tell this story? Come and see...

Point: God’s pursuit of us is not contingent on our pursuit of Him. Scripture: Luke 5:1-11 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture:  Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say?
 Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean?
 Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 5:1-11 together as a group.  Interpretation: In your own words, what is God saying in this passage and why? What are the big ideas?  Comprehension: Read verses 1 and 6. There are two things in large numbers here in this passage. What are those?  Interpretation: Read verse 10. What does the large number of fish represent in this story? Explain your answer.  Interpretation: Do you think there was a connection between the crowds on the shore and the fish in the nets? Explain.  Comprehension: Read verses 6-7 and Matthew 9:36-38 What are three things the large number of fish, the breaking nets, signaling for help and the sinking boat teach us about making disciples? Explain your answer.  Applicat

True healing is only found in Jesus. If you have been set free in Christ it's time to go share the good news!

Point: All Authority and All Victory is Found is Jesus our King. Scripture: Luke 4:31-37 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 4:14-30 together as a group. Interpretation: In your own words, what is God saying in this passage and why? What are the big ideas? Comprehension: Read Luke 4:18-19. How did Jesus fulfill these words in verses 31-37? Explain your answer. Interpretation: Read Luke 4:43. If Jesus’ purpose was to preach the good news of the Kingdom of God, how does teaching in the synagogue and casting out a demon accomplish His purpose? Explain your answer. Comprehension: Read Colossians 1:15-16, Colossians 2:9-10 and Hebrews 1:2-3. What authority does Jesus have? Explain your answer. Interpretation: Read Psalm 2. Why is it important to recognize that Jesus is King? Application: Read James 4:7-10.

Point: We are already changing the world: Are you doing it on purpose? Scripture: Luke 4:14-30 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: Asks - What does the passage say? Interpretation: Asks - What does the passage mean? Application: Asks - How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 4:14-30 together as a group. Interpretation: In 2-3 sentences, summarize the main ideas of this passage in your own words. What is God saying in this text and why? Comprehension: Read verses 18-19. In these verses, there are five specific things that Jesus came to accomplish. What are those? Comprehension: Read Luke 4:43. What is Jesus’ stated purpose for coming to earth as fully God and fully man? Interpretation: How do the five things listed in verses 18 and 19 help accomplish Jesus’ stated purpose in verse 43? Explain your answer. Application: How can you personally join in with Jesus’ work? What is one step you can take this week? Interpretation: Practically speaking, w

Point: The Spirit of God and the word of God are sufficient for the people of God to accomplish the mission of God. Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 Principles for studying a passage of Scripture: Comprehension: What does the passage say? What are the details? Interpretation: What does the passage mean? Why did the events happen the way they happened? Application: How should this passage change me? Questions: 1. Read Luke 4:1-13 together as a group. Interpretation: In 2-3 sentences, summarize the main ideas of this passage in your own words. What is God saying in this text and why? Comprehension: What are the three ways the devil tempted Jesus? Explain your answer. Comprehension: Read 1 John 2:16 and Genesis 3:6. Temptation all boils down to three specific things: What are those? Explain your answer. Interpretation: Read 1 Corinthians 10:13 and Hebrews 4:14-16. Do you believe that Jesus was tempted in every way in which we are tempted? Explain why or why not. Comprehension: Read Luke 4:1-13 again. How

Point: Baptism in Jesus Christ is the sign of a new beginning for everyone who has made Him Lord of their life. Scripture: Luke 3:21-38 Questions: Comprehension: What does the passage say? What are the facts? What does it tell us about God? Interpretation: What does the passage mean? Why did the events happen the way they happened? Application: How can I apply what I’ve learned to my life? What about me needs to become more like God? 1. Vs. 23-38 - Jesus is Greater Comprehension: Why is the genealogy of Jesus so important? Explain. Interpretation: How is Jesus greater than Adam? Noah? Abraham? Boaz? David? Explain. Application: How does knowing Jesus is greater than those who came before and after Him give you hope in God? Explain your answer. 2. Vs. 21-22 - Baptism is a New Beginning Comprehension: Was Jesus’ baptism the beginning or the end of His public ministry? Why did Jesus need to be baptized? What does Jesus’ baptism reveal about who He is? Explain your answer. Interpretation: Why i

Point: Embracing the kingdom means preparing for the King, removing old kings, and pursuing a life of repentance. Scripture: Luke 3:1-20 Questions: Comprehension: What does the passage say? What are the facts? What does it tell us about God? Interpretation: What does the passage mean? Why did the events happen the way they happened? Application: How can I apply what I’ve learned to my life? What about me needs to become more like God? 1. Vs. 1-6. Preparing for the King Comprehension: How did John prepare the way for Jesus? Explain. Interpretation: Why do you think God chose John for this job? Explain. Application: How can you prepare the way for Jesus to be King of your life? Be specific. 2. Vs. 7-9. Removing Old Kings Comprehension: How did John expose the peoples idolatry (their functional “kings” and “kingdoms”) in these verses? Interpretation: Why do you think John called the people a “brood of vipers”? What were they doing wrong? Explain. Application: What are some functional “kings”

A life without questions is a life that will lack understanding. We must be the people of God who are not afraid to ask God what it means to be His people.

Point: Jesus in your life puts a target on your life. Scripture: Luke 2:21-40 1. Read Luke 2:21-40 together as a group. 2. Why do you think that declaring Jesus as Lord puts a target on your back? Explain. Further Discussion: What are some forms of opposition we face as Christians in our own community? Give examples. Consider: Are you willing to follow Christ no matter the cost? Why or why not? Be honest. 3. Read verse 34-35 again. Why is it important that Jesus reveals the thoughts in our hearts? Explain. Further Discussion: Our greatest enemy is the sin that exists in our hearts. How does God’s Word reveal your sinful thoughts and desires? Consider: Where do your thoughts and desires tend to oppose God’s Word? Be honest and specific. 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How has this Scripture (or this Sermon) challenged you personally? Be specific. Character: What about you needs to change in light of what you’ve learned? Be honest and specific. Competence: What is your plan for change?

Point: Faith in Christ was never meant to be a finish line or main accomplishment in life, instead it is the starting line where real life, real purpose, real identity begins.

Point: God uses common people to do the uncommon. Scripture: Luke 1:26-2:21 Questions: 1. Read Luke 1:26-2:21 together as a group. 2. Why do you think God uses common people (like Mary, Elizabeth, and the shepherds) to accomplish His purposes? Explain. Further Discussion: Why are common people better positioned to receive the abundant life that God promises us? Explain. Consider: Are your hands open to being used by God? Or are they too full of other things? What do you need to give up? Be honest and specific. 3. Read Luke 1:46-55 again. Why is it so important to magnify the Lord when faced with uncertainty? Explain. Further Discussion: What are some things people tend to magnify above the Lord? Give examples. Consider: How do you tend to handle uncertainty? What gets magnified most often, even above the Lord? Be honest and specific. 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How has this Scripture (or this Sermon) challenged you personally? Be specific. Character: What about you needs to change

Point: Jesus told His church to go make disciples. In order to be obediently effective in this we must agree that a discipler to Jesus Christ must actively be a disciple of Jesus who is consistently being discipled in Jesus Christ. Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 1:1-4 Questions: 1. Read Matthew 29:18-20. Are you being discipled right now? Explain. Further Discussion: Who is discipling you and what does that look like? Consider: If you aren’t being discipled, who do you know who could disciple you? 2. Have you ever discipled anyone? If so, what did that look like? Explain. Further Discussion: What are some hesitations you have when it comes to discipleship? Consider: If you aren’t discipling anyone, who do you know who you could disciple? 3. Why is discipleship so important? Explain. Further Discussion: What is at stake if every person in the church doesn’t engage in discipleship - being discipled and making disciples? Consider: What is at stake for you personally if you don’t engage in

Point: If you know what you will die for then you will know what you need to stand and fight for. Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-23 Questions: 1. How is each piece of the armor found in Jesus Christ? Explain. 2. How does the armor of God allow you to stand firm? Explain. Further Discussion: Read verses 10 and 13. How does the strength of God and the armor of God work together? Consider: Where do you struggle to stand firm? What piece of armor can help you with that? Explain how. 3. Read verses 18-20. How does prayer put you in the fight? Give examples. Further Discussion: Why is prayer essential to a relationship with Jesus Christ? Explain. Consider: Have you ever struggled with prayer? Why or why not? What are some ways we can see prayer working? Give examples. 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How did the sermon (or this Scripture) challenge you personally? Be specific. Character: What about you needs to change in light of what you’ve learned? Be honest and specific. Competence: What is you

Point: Engaging in spiritual warfare means recognizing the war, knowing our enemy, and remembering that victory is found in the strength of our God. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12 1. Do you believe that there is a spiritual war taking place all around us? Why or why not? 2. What are some ways that the devil schemes against us? Explain. 3. How do we tap into “the strength of our God and the power of His might”? Explain. 4. Sermon Application: Conviction: How did the sermon (or this Scripture) challenge you personally? Be specific. Character: What about you needs to change in light of what you’ve learned? Be honest and specific. Competence: What is your plan for engaging in the spiritual war all around us? Share with the group what you are going to do, how you are going to do it, and when you are going to do it. Leaders – Write everyone’s plan down in a journal and come back to it next week during breakouts.

When I walk with Jesus, I become better.