Is Jesus Enough? - Part 2

Is Jesus Enough? - Part 2

May 19, 2013 | Todd Cyphers
Luke 18:18-34

Is Jesus Enough?  Part 2

Luke 18:18-34

 

A follower of Christ is one who loves Christ more than anyone or anything this world has to offer.

I. Reaching a  “good” catch

1. Live a Christ-Like life   

2. Ask piercing questions

 What do you want most out of life?

 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?

 Have you been born again?

 What do you think of Jesus?

 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, My Father is glorified…that you bear much fruit, and prove to be My disciples.                                                       John 15:8

Two devotions for the week – use one or both, all or part of the devotion, any day this week. Also, use the Transformation Scripture to look up cross references if you have extra time.

 

Devotion #1- Reviewing this Past Sunday

1. Read Luke 18:28-34.  Discuss Sunday’s message with someone.

2. How might we “leave home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God" without going overseas?

3. Read Philippians 3:7-8.

4. What does this text reveal about the “treasures” of this life and the “Treasure” of heaven?

5. What does this text move me to confess?

6. Use the Scripture text to pray for yourself and others.

 

Devotion #2- Preparing for Sunday

1. Read Luke 18:35-43.  Sermon Title:  Seeing Jesus for First Time

2. Where did this take place? What do you know about this place? (35)

3. What was the man doing? (35)

4. How did he know to call out? (36)

5. How did he know who Jesus is? (37-38)

6. How did the crowd respond to the blind man? (39)

7. How did Jesus treat the blind man? (40-41)

8. How did people respond to the miracle? (42-43)

9. Pray for Sunday’s time together and for someone you know who is spiritually blind. Ask for an opportunity to share the Good News with him/her.

 

Series Information

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The Value of a Baby

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Dec 06, 2009

An Incarnate God

Pastor Todd spoke on the virgin birth of Jesus Christ.

Apr 04, 2010

A Perfect Savior

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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

Pastor Todd Cyphers discusses "The Expectant Steward" from Luke 12:35-48.

Jul 29, 2012

The Narrow Door

Pastor Todd Cyphers discusses "The Narrow Door" from Luke 13: 22-35

Sep 02, 2012

Discipleship

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

Sep 02, 2012

Discipleship

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