missio Dei: Falcon
Weekly sermon audio from missio Dei: Falcon in Falcon, Colorado. A member of the Acts 29 Network.
What’s the Point…Of Our Bodies?
What’s the Point… Of Our Bodies?
Scripture reading: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44
Discussion:
What is your “theology of the body?” Do you find places where you have slipped into false beliefs about the body and health? What are some ways that you’ve become sedentary in your love and serving? How does Christ’s love and bodily serving encourage you to love and serve differently?Supporting Texts: (in order of use)
Genesis 1:26-27, Psalm 8:5-8, Genesis 3:16, 19, Romans 6:23a, Genesis 3:22...
What’s the Point…Of Our Vocations?
What’s the Point…Of Our Vocations?
(10-11-26)
Title: What’s the Point…Of Our Vocations?
Scripture Reading: Col. 3:22-4:1.
Sermon Outline:
1. The importance and appeal of work (Genesis 1-2).
2. The disillusionment of work (Genesis 3:17-19).
3. The redemption of work (Ephesians 6:5-9).
Discussion:
What is your vocation? How does your identity in Christ shape your view of your vocation?What are some ways you can work for...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 sta...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...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 impa...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 approac...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 th...
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 for...
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...
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! Pra...
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 disciplesso we obey his command to make disciplesand he is with us as we make disciplesDISCUSSION:
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" StoryJesus: 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...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...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
Jesus Invites You To The Feast
Sermon Outline:
1: The invites are sent (Lk. 14:15-17).
2. The guest list fails to come through (Lk. 14:18-20).
3. New guests are invited (Lk. 14:21-24).
Discussion:
In your own words, why does Jesus so often highlight His invitation to the poor, crippled, blind, and lame? What does that reveal about His character and His Gospel?Which of the three excuses (property, vocation, family) are most likely to take priority over Jesus in your own heart? How can we help each other cultivate t...From Selfishness To Selflessness
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 hu...
When Jesus Goes To Church
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?When Jesus Goes To Church
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?The Journey Continues
Outline:
Luke 13:31-33: No Fear
Luke 13:34: A Lament
Luke 13:35: A Prophecy
Discussion:
Five Lies And A Truth
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 compel...Ready and Faithful Stewards
Outline : Luke 12:35-40 - Be Ready
Luke 12:41-48 - Steward Well
Discussion :
What have you been entrusted with that you have become lethargic in caring for? How can you change this to honor Christ more in your managing?
How can we see the beauty and hope of the Gospel in this text?
Do you truly belong to the Household of God?
Anxiety and the Gospel
Sermon Outline:
1: A painting of an anxiety-free life (Luke 12:22-32).
2: How to cultivate an anxiety-free life (Luke 12:33-34).
Discussion:
When do you tend to be most anxious? What does your anxiety reveal about your theology? If God is sovereign and loves you, what do you have to worry about? Why is that easier to affirm with your mind than it is to believe with your heart? How can you grow in generosity? How might that impact your anxiety?Greed’s Pervasive Lie
Sermon Outline:
1: The problem with wealth (Luke 12:13-15).
2: A parable regarding wealth (Luke 12:16-20).
3: A principle for godly wealth (Luke 12:21).
Discussion:
When and where are you most tempted to believe the lie, “you are what you have”?Meditate on the phrase “Rich toward God.” What does that look like in your own life? What practices of generosity can you begin (or grow in) to resist the pull of greed?A True Confession
Luke 12:1-3: No Room For Hypocrisy
Luke 12:4-7: Whom to Fear and Why
Luke 12:8-10: A True Confession
Luke 12:11-12: Spoken For
6 Rebukes and 6 Invitations, Pt. 2
Outline:
1: The sign of Jonah (Luke 11:29-32).
2: A Lamp for seeing (Luke 11:33-36)
6 Rebukes and 6 Invitations Pt. 1
Sermon Outline:
1: Jesus rebukes the Pharisees’ approach to worship (Luke 11:37-44)
Seeing Jesus Clearly
Sermon Outline:
1: The sign of Jonah (Luke 11:29-32).
2: A Lamp for seeing (Luke 11:33-36).
Jesus Amongst Doubters and Accusers
Sermon Outline:
1: Doubts and opposition (Luke 11:14-16).
2: Jesus engages His opponents (Luke 11:17-20).
3: Jesus invites His doubters (Luke 11:21-28).
A House Of Prayer
Sermon Outline:
1: Temple courtyards and the purpose of our gathering (Mark 11:15-18).
2: The types of people who benefit from the gathering (Isaiah 56:1-8).
3: How do we make this more tangible?
Praying Confidently
Sermon Outline:
1: Boldness in prayer (Luke 11:5-8).
2: Persistence in prayer (Luke 11:9-10).
3: God’s heart and prayer (Luke 11:11-13).
Discussion:
What rhythms of prayer do you currently have? What would you like to be true about your prayer life in the new year? How will you take steps to make that happen? Spend some time at your table praying together.Learning To Pray
Sermon Outline:
1: Learning to pray (Luke 11:1).
2: A model for prayer: Praise, Petition, Provision, Pardon, Protection (Luke 11:2-4).
Discussion:
Did you spend time at Jesus’ feet last week? If not, what distracted you? If so, how was prayer an aspect of that time?How will you set aside time for prayer this week? Spend time praying through the 5 aspects of the Lord’s Prayer: Praise, Petition, Provision, Pardon, Protection.“One Thing Is Necessary”
Outline:
Discussion:
What does it look like for you to sit at the feet of Jesus?
