missio Dei: Falcon

What’s the Point…Of Our Parenting?

Title: What’s the Point…Of Our Parenting? Scripture Reading: Deut. 6:4-9. Sermon Outline: 1. Why does the topic of parenting matter…for everyone? 2. What’s the point of our parenting? 3. How do we accomplish this practically? 4: What do we do when it doesn’t go according to plan? Discussion: How were you formed as a child? What were some of the most helpful or least helpful things? Which of the stages of discipleship in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 do you most need to grow in? Reflecting on the stage of life you are in, what does taking a more active role in discipling the next generation look like? What tangible steps can you take this week to do so? Supporting Texts: (in order of use) Mark 10:14, 1 Samuel 2:12, Psalm 127:3-5, Mark 10:29-30, 1 Corinthians 4:15-16, 3 John 1:4, Proverbs 17:6, Psalm 71:17-18, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 6:4-6, Psalm 103:13, Deuteronomy 6:4-6, 7-9, Proverbs 22:6, 13:24, Philippians 1:6

What’s the Point…Of Our Singleness, Marriages, and Sexuality?

Scripture Reading: Gen. 2:18-25. Sermon Outline: 1. What’s the point of our singleness? 2. What’s the point of our marriages? 3. What’s the point of our sexuality? Discussion: After reflecting on the Scripture that was referenced today, how would you describe the purpose of singleness in your own words? The purpose of marriage? The purpose of sexuality? In what ways does our culture push non-biblical purposes of these three areas? In what ways does the American church sometimes push non-biblical purposes of these three areas? What is God convicting you that needs to change in your own life in response to this teaching? Homework: Prayerfully write out a personal purpose statement for your singleness or marriage. Supporting texts: (in order used) Singleness: 1 Corinthians 7:7, 12:7, 7:32-35 Marriage: Revelation 19:6-7, Ephesians 5:31-32, 5:21-30, Genesis 2:24-25 Sexuality: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, 7:5, Luke 9:23, Revelation 7:14b

What’s The Point…Of Our Church?

Scripture Reading: 1 Pet. 2:9-12. Sermon Outline: 1. Begin by asking the right questions. 2. Who is the Church? 3. What is the purpose of the Church? 4: How can the Church fulfill it’s purpose? Discussion: In your own words, how would you answer the question, “What’s the point of Church?” How would you self-describe your identity? Answer with your initial and honest assessment! How does that answer impact how you live Monday-Saturday? How does that impact how you view Church? What habits can we engage to help us remember our identity as God’s people? What does it look like practically to live for God’s glory?

The Cost of Following Jesus

Scripture Reading: Lk. 18:9-17. Sermon Outline: 1. Do you feel like you’re missing something? (Lk. 18:18-23) 2. Do you wonder who can be saved? (Lk. 18:24-27) 3. Do you believe Jesus is worth it? (Lk. 18:28-30) Discussion: What is most likely to make you anxious or angry? How does this show your own tendency toward self-righteousness? What has the tendency to “fill your hands”? How might that be preventing Jesus from filling your heart? How do you personally approach the discipline of generosity? How can you grow in this area?

Freedom, Love, and Service or Bite and Devour

Scripture reading : Galatians 5:13-26 Outline: Galatians 5: 13a - A Warning Galatians 5: 13b-14 - A Truth Galatians 5: 15 - A Stark Reality Discussion: Where are you at constant opposition with the Spirit and your flesh? What are you doing to see the flesh overcome? What does this text teach you about the character of Christ? How does the fruit of the Spirit reflect that? Encouragement: Find a DC, group of friends, or accountability partner that you can confess sins with. Confess your battles between the Spirit and your flesh. Hear their struggles. Pray openly and honestly together and separately for yourselves and for each other. Ask how you can serve each other in love. Pursue that accountability of confession, prayer, and check up with each other. Glory in the love of our Savior together!

Kids and the Kingdom

Sermon Outline: 1. A heart for children: To hinder, help, or heal (Lk. 18:15-16). 2. Why a heart for children matters (Lk. 18:17). Discussion: As you reflect on the three heart postures reflected in this passage (To hinder, help, and heal), when are you most likely to demonstrate each one? How does this passage convict and encourage you? How can our church grow in helping children come to Jesus? How can our church grow in helping un-churched people come to Jesus?

Justified

Outline: Luke 18:9: The Setup Luke 18:10-13: Two Very Different Men Luke 18:14: The Declaration Discussion: Have you been justified by Christ? How you truly prayed like the Tax Collector, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner?” In what ways do you find yourself like the Pharisee? The Tax Collector? In what ways are you tempted to lean on your own righteousness? Encouragement: Confess your self righteousness to Christ. Pray that he will remind you of his goodness and mercy. His forgiveness. Confess with your friends or family those places where you are tempted into self righteousness and ask them to hold you accountable! Thank God for the opportunity to come to Him and say, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner!”

Pray always and Don’t Lose Heart

Outline - Luke 18:1: The Meaning Luke 18:2-5: The Parable Luke 18:6-8: The Explanation Discussion: Do you find yourself in a season where you have lost heart? What does your prayer life look like in this season? How does this text encourage you to “pray without ceasing?” Encouragement: Take this text to your DC, closest friends, or loved ones. Confess and talk together about the things that are causing you to lose heart. Pray that the Lord will increase your ability to pray in and through these things. Spend time together prayer for each others cares and concerns, helping each other crawl back to the lap of your father that cares for and hears you. Encourage each other throughout this week to pray constantly and that those prayer will build faith!

The Kingdom And The King

Sermon Outline: 1. The Kingdom is here (Lk. 17:20-21). 2. The King is coming (Lk. 17:22-37). Discussion: How is Jesus’ teaching in this passage similar to or different from what you typically think of as ‘the end of the world’? How does His teaching give you hope for the future? ••What ‘false jesuses’ does our society promote? How is the real Jesus better?

11 Healings

Outline : Luke 17:11-12 : A Journey With A Purpose Luke 17:13-19: 11 Miraculous Healings Questions: What has Christ done for you that causes you to be grateful and worship Him? Is there “spiritual leprosy” in your life that is distracting you from what Christ has done for you? Like what? How does this story teach you Christ’s character towards you in your sickness? •4.Pray that this text will open your eyes and heart to what Christ has done for you! Pray for an increase of faith to believe these things! Pray that Christ would give you strength to worship Him with a grateful heart!

Increase Our Faith

Outline - Luke 17:1-4: Struggles, Forgiveness, and Repentance Luke 17:5-6: Increase Our Faith Luke 17:7-10: Unworthy Servants Questions : Do you know Christ? What does this text show you about Christ character and how does that encourage you in faith to live these things out? •3.When is the last time you prayed for Christ to increase your faith? Pray this for yourself, your family, your friends and pray this with them!

Christ and Country

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?

The King is With Us

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?

Pressing on the Heart of the Problem

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?

Rooted in Christ

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?

Earthly Wisdom and Heavenly Resources

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?

Counting The Cost

Outline - Luke 14:25-27: Hate? Luke 14:28-33: Counting the Cost Luke 14:34-35: Salty Discussion: Have you weighed the cost of discipleship to Jesus? Do you know Him? What things in your life are causing you to “lose your saltiness?” How can you (and your church around you) submit these things to Christ? •3.How can you encourage those around you in the willingness to “Lose all things” as Paul says in Philippians? How do you need to be encouraged in this?

The Parable Of Three Prodigals, Pt. 2

Sermon Outline: 1: The Prodigal Rebel (Lk. 15:11-20a). 2. The Prodigal Worker (Lk. 15:25-30). 3. The Prodigal Father (Lk. 15:20b-24). Discussion: Which brother do you most identify with? How does the picture of the Father speak to your heart specifically? ••How can our church be a safer place for younger brothers and older brothers alike?

The Parable of the Three Prodigals

Sermon Outline: 1: The story of a father and his two sons (Lk. 15:11-32). 2. The story of sin, pride, and grace. Discussion: Do you know what “far country” you are most tempted to run to? Do those who love you know? How is the feast of the Father more satisfying? Which brother do you most identify with? How does the picture of the Father speak to your heart specifically? ••How can our church be a safer place for younger brothers and older brothers alike?

A Theology Of Death