Carnoustie Baptist Church

Luke 12:35-48 – Watchful & Faithful

Luke 12:35-48 – Watchful & Faithful
Sermon Date
21 February 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
Be Watchful (vv35-40)
Ready for service (vv35-37)
 
An unexpected hour (vv38-40)
Be Faithful (vv41-48)
Faithful stewardship (vv41-44)
Unfaithful stewardship (vv45-46)
Much given, much required (vv47-48)
Read also: Luke 10:12-15; John 13:1-17; Titus 2:11-14; Revelation 19:6-9
Jesus’ return is a constant theme in the New Testament. How can a greater focus on it help our discipleship?
In what ways is God calling you to more faithful stewardship? How can you receive and give support from the church family in this?
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Luke 12:13-34 – Life is More

Luke 12:13-34 – Life is More
Sermon Date
14 February 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
Greed (vv13-21)
 
Anxiety (vv22-31)
 
Treasure (vv21, 31-34)
 
Read also: Psalm 14/53, 73, 145; Proverbs 9; Ecclesiastes 2:18-26, 5:10-12
>In what ways do you wrestle with greed/covetousness and anxietyin relation to material things?
>How have you seen evidence of God’s sufficient care for you?Share with someone else in church to encourage them.
>v34; ‘It is not allegiances that create behaviours, but behavioursthat create allegiances’ (James R. Edwards). How have you seeninvesting in the things of God grow your love for God? How couldyou ‘invest in the kingdom’ right now? This is a good opportunity torevisit any plans made during The Generosity Project!
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Luke 12:1-12 – Bold Confession

Luke 12:1-12 – Bold Confession
Sermon Date
07 February 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
‘Beware the leaven of the Pharisees’ (vv1-3)
 
‘Do not fear those who kill the body’ (vv4-7)
 
‘Everyone who acknowledges me...’ (vv8-10)
 
‘The Holy Spirit will teach you’ (vv11-12)
 
Read also: Luke 11:14-54; Acts 4>When have you most been tempted to hypocrisy, to denying Jesus,in the face of adversity? What did, or could have, helped you inthat situation? How might the church family be a support to oneanother in preparing for or facing such situations?
> Share with each other how the idea of ‘the fear of the Lord’ hasbeen encouraging, strengthening, liberating to you.
 
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Luke 11.37-54 Shepherds of Israel

Luke 11.37-54 Shepherds of Israel
 
Sermon Date
31 January 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
True Religion (vv37-41)
Pharisees (vv42-44)
Lawyers (vv45-52)
 
Read also: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Ezekiel 34; John 10:1-21; Jude 11-13
>Where are the greatest temptations for us to have faith that is onlyexternal? How does this ‘scatter’ people from Jesus?
>How might we hide the truth of the Gospel behind otherrequirements? How does this ‘scatter’ people from Jesus?
>How can we ensure that we keep the Word front and centre?
 
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Luke 11:27-36 – Signs

Luke 11:27-36 – Signs
Sermon Date
24 January 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
One sign only (vv29-32)Read also: 1 Kings 10:1-13; Jonah 3; compare Matthew 12:38-42- The sign of Jonah
- Sheba & Nineveh
Light (vv33-36)Read also: Psalm 119:105-112; Isaiah 49:1-7; Luke 8:16-18
 
> In our Covenant we pledge to be ‘faithful stewards of all the goodgifts God has given us’ (see above). How does this apply in relationto our response to God’s Word?
>What steps could you take to ensure the ‘light in you’ remainslight? How could we as a church family help one another in this?
 
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Luke 11:14-28 – Conflicting Kingdoms

Luke 11:14-28 – Conflicting Kingdoms
Sermon Date
17 January 2021
Preacher
Rev. John Toller
Scripture
The sign is not enough (vv14-16)Read also:
The greater kingdom (vv17-22)Read also:
No middle ground (vv23-26)Read also:
The highest blessing (vv27-28)Read also:
> What aspects of your life may be pointing people to Jesus –?
What aspects may be pointing away from him?
Share and pray with others that God would make you (and us all) gatherers, not scatterers (v23).
> What things might leave us vulnerable to ungodly spiritualinfluence?
How can we take the good from some things whileensuring they are still Christ-focused?
How might we explain allthis to a non-Christian?!
 
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