Carnoustie Baptist Church

Luke 11:5-13 – Teach us to pray, Pt. 3

Luke 11:5-13 – Teach us to pray, Pt. 3
Sermon Date
13 December 2020
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
Scenario 1: the bold friend (vv5-8)
 
Ask, seek, knock (vv9-10)Read also: Genesis 32:22-32; Luke 6:12-16, 22:39-46; Hebrews 5:7
 
Scenario 2: the good father (vv11-13)Read also: Ezekiel 36:25-28; Joel 2:28-32; Romans 8:32;Ephesians 3:14-21; 2 Peter 1:3-4
 
 
> In what situations has your prayer most resembled the ‘shamelessaudacity’ of the bold friend? Why might we find it difficult, andhow might this change?
> How have you seen God’s gracious goodness in ways that can helpyou to pray with boldness and confidence? Share with one anotherfor encouragement.
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Luke 11:3-4 – Teach us to pray, Pt. 2

Luke 11:3-4 – Teach us to pray, Pt. 2
Sermon Date
06 December 2020
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
Bread (Read also: Deuteronomy 8:1-10; Matthew 6:33-34; John 6:22-59;2 Peter 1:3-4)
 
Forgiveness (Read also: Matthew 5:7, 6:14-15, 18:21-35;Ephesians 4:32 – 5:2; 1 John 1:5-10)
 
Temptation (Read also: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13; James 1:2-4, 12-15)
 
 
>How do you see the postures of humility and confidence runningthrough this prayer? Do these shape your prayer life?
> What aspect of this prayer do you find most difficult, and why?Share with someone else in church, and pray together for help.
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Luke 11:1-2 – Teach us to pray

Luke 11:1-2 – Teach us to pray
Sermon Date
29 November 2020
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
Father (Read also: Romans 8:14-17; Galatians 4:1-7)
 
Name (Read also: Exodus 3:12-14, 33:18-20, 34:4-8; John 12:28, 17:26)
 
Kingdom (Read also: Matthew 6:33; Luke 17:20-21)
 
> Does your pattern of prayer reflect this understanding of God’sfatherhood, name and kingdom?
 
> Why does Jesus put these first as he teaches on prayer, and howmight these priorities help shape and deepen your prayer life?
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Luke 10:38-42 – Mary & Martha

Luke 10:38-42 – Mary & Martha
Sermon Date
22 November 2020
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
Martha – Anxious Service
 
Mary – Choosing the Good Portion
 
Read also: John 11:1 – 12:7; Acts 6:1-7
> What place does the Word of God have in your daily life? Whyshould we prioritise it, and how might we do so?
 
>Speak with someone from the church family this week about thispassage, and pray together that we will prioritise both ‘sitting atJesus’ feet and listening to his word’ and being ‘doers of the word,and not hearers only’ (James 1:22).
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Luke 10:25-37 – The Good Samaritan: More than a Morality Tale

Luke 10:25-37 – The Good Samaritan: More than a Morality Tale
Sermon Date
15 November 2020
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
A Self-Justifying Question (vv25-29)
An Unnerving Parable (vv30-35)
A Merciful Response (vv36-37)
Read also: Leviticus 19:18; Deuteronomy 6; Matthew 5:43-48;Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2; 1 John (whole letter!)> How does this parable fit with what else we’ve seen in Luke aboutmatching our words/beliefs and our actions? Where might you asa disciple, and we as a church family, address this?
>Where do you see yourself in this parable? Why is it important toput ourselves in the place of the victim before we try to emulatethe Good Samaritan?
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Luke 10:17-24 – Sources of Joy

Luke 10:17-24 – Sources of Joy
Sermon Date
08 November 2020
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
Rejoicing in Power & Salvation (vv17-20)- Satan overthrown (vv17-19)Read also: Isaiah 14:4-24; Revelation 12:7-12> ‘Whenever kingdom work is done, Satan’s work is undone’. Howdoes this impact how you see life and witness as a disciple?
- Salvation (v20)Read also: Romans 8:31-39> Why is it so significant and transformative to know that ‘ournames are written in heaven’?
 
Rejoicing in Revelation- Little children (v21)Read also: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31> In what ways are we most at risk from pride in our spiritualachievements? How might we pursue wisdom and understandingwhile remaining humble before God?
- Revelation through Jesus (vv22-24)Read also: John 1:14-18, Hebrews 1:1-3> How might you encourage someone else in the church family thisweek with the truth that God has revealed himself to us, andunites us to him, in Christ?
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