Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Shock #1: “you can’t ask that”! Shock #2: the prodigal is welcomed home Lk 15:1 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline. Excuses…Jesus and proud doers “To some who were…” (v9) Two very different men, two very different prayers (v10-13) The scandalous summary (v14) Jesus and humble receivers “People were also bringing…” (v15) Receiving the Kingdom of God (v16-17)
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Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Marriage wars, book banning and the new sexual immorality ‘…what kind of woman she is’ (Luke 7:36-39) Sex: the backstory Sex is (very!) good Sex is not god ‘Simon, I have something to tell you…’ (Luke 7:40-50) Sex: the fulfilment Sex is a signpost! Sex, Jesus, and you
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Warnings for friends Discipleship Distractions Hypocrisy (Luke 12:1-3) Fear (Luke 12:4-12) The lure of stuff (Luke 12:13-21) The solution (Luke 12:22-34) Slackness/boredom (Luke 12:35-48) Opposition (Luke 12:54-59) Using good judgement (Luke 12:54-59)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The best way to market the gospel A challenging life Luke 9:23 Luke 9:51 The heart of the saviour (Luke 9:53-56) Tough words for would be disciples (Luke 9:57-62) Where is your security (vv 57-58) Single minded (vv.59-60) Don’t be distracted (vv.61-62) Do you call him Lord?
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Dying is to become a Christian Luke 9:51 On the Winning Side (verses 18-20) Death is Not a Spectator Sport (verses 21-23) a)Jesus’ death and me b)Deny Self c)Take up your cross d)Daily e)Follow Losing and gaining life (verses 24-25)
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Chilled out apathy, or anxious activity? The Lord of peace and joy (24:36-44, 52-53) The Lord of global mission (24:45-51) The global mission of the risen Lord (Acts 1:8) Living the resurrection: peace, joy, and purpose
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Dashed hopes… Hearts discouraged and downcast (24:13-24) Hearts foolish and slow (24:25-27) Hearts burning within (24:28-35) Setting our hearts on fire
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Finding the unexpected An early morning mystery (24:1-3) A world-changing light (24:4-8) A mixed reception (24:9-12) An invitation to wonder