Is Jesus Enough? - Part 1

Is Jesus Enough? - Part 1

May 12, 2013 | Todd Cyphers
Luke 18:15-30

Is Jesus Enough? Part 1

Luke 18:15-30

I.  A “good” catch

1.  Young

2.  Wealthy

3.  Influence

4. Boldness

5. Respected

6. Respectful

7. Knowledgeable

II. Reaching a  “good” catch

1. Live a Christ-Like life   

2. Ask piercing questions

Do you believe “God” has a purpose for your life?

What do you think happens after you die?

Do you think you will go to heaven when you die?

What do you think about Jesus Christ? ... Christianity?

3. Explain the bad news

4. Share the Good News

5. Clarify  the  demands of the Gospel     

6. Do life with him/her  

7. Trust God for the impossible

 

Family Faith Sheet

Transformation Scripture - Jesus said, "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”                John 15:7

Monday, 5-13-13 - Reflecting on Yesterday   

1. Read Luke 18:15-27.  Discuss Sunday’s message with someone.

2. How am I led to Praise God from the text?

3. How am I led to give Him Thanks?

4.  Pray as God leads you.

Tuesday, 5-14-13 - Reflecting on this Past Sunday

1. Read 2 Corinthians 12:10.

2. What does this text reveal about my Identity in Christ?

3. What does it show me in my calling in Discipling others?

4. What does the text move me to Confess?

5. Use the text to pray for yourself and others.

Wednesday, 5-15-13 - Reflecting on this Past Sunday

1. Read 1 Timothy 3:6-10.

2. How am I moved to Praise God?

3. How am I directed to give Him Thanks?

4. What does it reveal about my Identity in Christ?

5. What does the text show me in my calling in Discipling others?

6. What does it move me to Confess?

Thursday, 5-16-13 - Preparing for this Sunday

1. Read the text of Luke 18:18-34.  Sermon Title: Is Jesus Enough? Part 2

2. Focus on verses 28-34.

3. How do these verses move me to Praise God?

4. How am I led to give Him Thanks?

5. What does it reveal about my Identity in Christ?

6. Pray as God leads you.

Friday, 5-17-13 - Preparing Ourselves for this Sunday

1. Read Luke 18:28-34 again.

2. What does it show me in Discipling others?

3. What does it move me to Confess?

4. Use the text to pray for yourself and others.

Saturday, 5-18-13 - Preparing for Tomorrow

1. Read Luke 18:28-34.

2. Pray for someone you know who needs Christ or who needs to be set free from a strong grip on something or someone of this world.

 

Series Information

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Dec 06, 2009

An Incarnate God

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Apr 04, 2010

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Oct 10, 2010

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Oct 31, 2010

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Oct 02, 2011

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Mar 25, 2012

The Sign of Jonah

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May 20, 2012

Refusing to Worry

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Jun 10, 2012

The Expectant Steward

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Jul 29, 2012

The Narrow Door

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Sep 02, 2012

Discipleship

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Sep 02, 2012

Discipleship

Pastor Brad Wingler discusses "Discipleship" from Luke 14:25-33.