Title: The One Who Left Green Grass
Text: Ruth 1:1–5
Summary: God is still sovereign over your senseless decisions. He can redeem them and you for his glory.
Deathbed Confessions (Luke 23:44–56)
Title: Deathbed Confessions
Text: Luke 23:44–56
1. The sun failed while the son succeeded (Luke 23:44). 2. God ripped his curtain while ripping his son (Luke 23:45-46). 3. God saved his son by killing his son (Luke 23:47-56).
The Crucifixion (Luke 23:26–43)
Title: The Crucifixion
Text: Luke 23:26–43
Scene #1 - Walking to the cross (Luke 23:26-31) Scene #2 - Hanging on the cross (Luke 23:32-38) Scene #3 - Saving from the cross (Luke 23:39-43)
A Miscarriage of Justice: The Trials of Jesus (Luke 22:66–23:25)
Title: A Miscarriage of Justice: The Trials of Jesus
Text: Luke 22:66–23:25
1. The Midnight Court (Luke 22:66-71) 2. The State Supreme Court (Luke 23:1-7) 3. The Court of Jurisdiction (Luke 23:8-12) 4. The Court of Public Opinion (Luke 23:13-25)
Desperate Times (1 Samuel 1) Josh Wredberg
Title: Desperate Times
Text: 1 Samuel 1
1. Cry to God in Your Desperation 2. Trust God for Your Deliverance 3. Offer God Your Devotion
The Battle Garden (Luke 22:39–53)
Title: The Battle Garden
Text: Luke 22:39–53
1. A Garden Cup (Luke 22:39-46) 2. A Garden Kiss (Luke 22:47-53)
Jesus’ Words to the Tempted (Luke 22:24–38)
Title: Jesus’ Words to the Tempted
Text: Luke 22:24–38
Temptation #1 is to have a desire to be seen as great (Luke 22:24-30) Temptation #2 is to sin and lose hope that God will use you (Luke 22: 31-32). Temptation #3 is thinking you would never commit "that" sin (Luke 22:33-34).
A New Day & A New Table (Luke 22:1–23)
Title: A New Day & A New Table
Text: Luke 22:1–23
1. Jesus is the conversation (Luke 22:1-6) 2. Jesus is the host (Luke 22:7-13) 3. Jesus is the feast (Luke 22:15-23)
Jesus and the Temple of Doom ( Luke 21:5–36)
Title: Jesus and the Temple of Doom
Text: Luke 21:5–36
1. Jesus predicts a local destruction (regional/imminent). Luke 21:5-24; 29-33 2. Jesus predicts his visible 2nd coming (future/cosmic). Luke 21:25-28; 34-36
Jesus: The People Watcher (Luke 20:45–21:4)
Title: Jesus: The People Watcher
Text: Luke 20:45–21:4
1) God sees the sin that other people may miss (Luke 20:45-47). 2) God sees the sacrifice that other people may miss (Luke 21:1-4).
The Day of Questions (Luke 20:19–44)
Outline:
1. Jesus answering questions about religion and politics (Luke 20:19–26)
2. Jesus answering questions about resurrection and marriage (Luke 20:27–40)
3. Jesus poses a question about David and his Lord (Luke 20:41–47)
1. Jesus answering questions about religion and politics (Luke 20:19-26) 2. Jesus answering questions about resurrection and marriage (Luke 20:27-40) 3. Jesus poses a question about David and his Lord (Luke 20:41-47)
Zacchaeus in a Tree and Jesus on a Tree (Luke 10:1–19)
Title: Zacchaeus in a Tree and Jesus on a Tree
Text: Luke 10:1–19
1. Why does Christ invite himself into your house? 2. Will you welcome Christ into your house? 3. What will happen if Christ comes to stay in your house?
The Resurrection (Luke 24:1–53)
Title: The Resurrection
Text: Luke 24:1–53
How shall we respond to this resurrection?
Longing for the Lion in Winter (Luke 18:1–14)
Title: Longing for the Lion in Winter
Text: Luke 18:1–14
1. Rehearse to yourself the character of God (Luke 18:1-8) 2. Remind yourself who you are in Christ (Luke 18:1-8) 3. Repent and cling only to the mercy of God (Luke 18:9-14)
The Kingdom of God & The Second Coming of Christ (Luke 17:20-37)
Title: The Kingdom of God & The Second Coming of Christ
Text: Luke 17:20-37
Takeaway #1: Avoid common temptations regarding the end times. Takeaway #2: Worship in the mystery. Takeaway #3: Long for Jesus' second coming.
50 Yards of Conflict (Luke 17:1–19)
Title: 50 Yards of Conflict
Text: Luke 17:1–19
1) How to deal with conflict with people (Luke 17:1-10) Do not cause others to sin (Luke 17:1-2) Guard yourself from sin (Luke 17:3a) Rebuke sin if you see it (Luke 17:3b) Forgive sin if you're asked (Luke 17:3b-4) 2) How to deal with conflict with God (Luke 17:11-19)
The Rich Man & Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31)
Title: The Rich Man & Lazarus
Text: Luke 16:19–31
Application #1: If your life on earth is horrible, take hope, it will all change in a blink of an eye. Application #2: Even if your life on earth is all purple clothing and big houses, it will all change in the blink of an eye.
One Good Father & Two Very Different Prodigal Sons (Luke 15:1–2; 11–32)
Title: One Good Father & Two Very Different Prodigal Sons
Text: Luke 15:1–2; 11–32
1. Jesus is preaching the Gospel to the religious and irreligious (Luke 15:1-7). 2. Jesus is preaching the Gospel to you (Luke 15:11-30). 3. Jesus is Inviting you to his party (Luke 15:8-32). Application #1 - For Younger Brother Types: Leave your sin and run to Christ.
Following Christ: Underselling, Overselling, & Full Disclosure (Luke 14:25–35)
Title: Following Christ: Underselling, Overselling, & Full Disclosure
Text: Luke 14:25–35
Full Disclosure #1 - If you follow me, you will have to love me more than your family (Luke 14:26). Full Disclosure #2 - If you follow me, you will have to love me more than your happiness (Luke 14:27). Full Disclosure #3 - If you follow me, it will not be on a whim.
It's time to come to "The Table" (Luke 14:12–24)
Title: It's time to come to "The Table"
Text: Luke 14:12–24
Table Principle #1: Remember that your social life reveals if you understand the kingdom. Table Principle #2: Live by Grace, not by "pay back." Table Principle #3: Any excuse not to come to Christ is a lame excuse. Table Principle #4: Do not miss out on this banquet.