Read the Bible passage Service Outline x Why did Jesus tell this story? Leaving dad, and where it ended up. Coming to his senses. Dad’s reaction. The elder son’s reaction and dad’s response. Ourselves?
Read the Bible passage Service Outline x Why did Jesus tell this story? Leaving dad, and where it ended up. Coming to his senses. Dad’s reaction. The elder son’s reaction and dad’s response. Ourselves?
Read the Bible passage Service Outline A memorable encounter? A disabled man meets Jesus (5:17-26) has his sins forgiven and goes leaping away A wealthy traitor meets Jesus (5:27-32) leaves everything and throws a banquet A notorious sinner meets Jesus (7:36-50) is forgiven much and pours out her lavish love Who is this!?
Read the Bible passage Service Outline Lost!? Surprisingly lost (15:11-19) Surprisingly found (15:17-24) Surprisingly angry (15:25-30) Unsurprisingly glad (15:31-32) Coming home to the prodigal Father
Read the Bible passage Service outline The blessings of a repentant heart I. Blessing of forgiveness A. God erases the sin of the honest B. God heals the guilt of those who confess II. Blessing of deliverance A. God protects those who call…
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Feasting and joy Jesus’ feast: Who’s on the guest list? All the wrong people. (v. 9-13) What kind of feast is it? The ultimate wedding! (v. 14-17) Feasting with Jesus
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Needs great and small Forgiveness! Why? (v1-2) Forgiveness: Who? (v3-6) Forgiveness! Wow!!! (v7-8) In awe and praise of the God who forgives
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline Kingdoms rise and fall… A Kingdom of Righteousness (32:1-8) A Kingdom of the Spirit (32:9-20) A Kingdom of Victory (33:1-16) A Kingdom of the King (33:17-24) There is still one King reigning over all
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline The best-laid plans… A Plan for Jerusalem A Plan involving Judgment A Plan leading to Transformation A Plan fulfilled in Jesus
Read the Bible passage Sermon outline A victorious life? What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us: Four threats to our assurance 1) Who can be against us? 2) Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? 3) Who then is the one who condemns?…
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