Big Idea: The key to being ready for Christ’s future return is to anxiously anticipate it now
1. We must be ready like a faithful servant (Luke 12:35-38)
2. We must be ready like a wise home owner (Luke 12:39-40)
Jesus' Invitation (Luke 14:12-24)
Big Idea: Jesus invites all to his banquet, but only those who respond with a humble heart sit at the table.
1. Jesus wants a full banquet & invites ALL!!!
2. Not all will make it to the table
3. You are invited, so come!
Where True Riches Are Found (Luke 16:1-15))
Big Idea: True riches are found in God’s eternal Kingdom
Observations:
1: Those who believe have a different perspective (Luke 16:8)
2: The world and everything in it are temporary (Luke 16:9)
3. How we live our lives is a test of sorts…and there are rewards on the line (Luke 16:10)
4. Nothing we have is ours…But we will have riches of our own one day (Luke 16:12)
5. What people value highly is detestable in God’s eyes (Luke 16:15)
How do we maintain an eternal mindset?
1. Take inventory
2. Use world wealth to make friends
3. Look to Jesus’ example on the cross
Humility That Obeys (James 4)
Big Idea: Humility is the key that turns pride to humble obedience
1. The Problem: Pride
2. The Solution: Grace that leads to humility
3. The Response: Humility that obeys
The Purpose of the Church (Ephesians 3:10)
The Purpose of the Church
1) God's wisdom in salvation made known to us (Eph 3:10a)
2) God's wisdom in salvation made known to usThrough us to the heavenly beings (Eph 3:10b)
Take Courage (Mark 15:40-6:10)
Big Idea: Take courage to tell others the good news of Jesus Christ the Son of God, risen from the dead.
Three Steps toward Courageous Evangelism
1. Observe his finished work of salvation. (15:40-41)
2. Align yourself publicly with his kingdom. (15:42-47)
3. Bear witness to your experience of his resurrection power. (16:1-8)