Philippians 1:15-18

How Should Christians Handle it When They are the Victims of “Friendly Fire?” 

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Text: Luke 11:1-13

Thesis: Jesus’ disciples pray to God, not sporadically as without a relationship, but frequently and with assurance as their Father.

Outline:

1. We pray according to this prayer guide (vv.1-4).

2. Because God is like an honorable friend (vv.5-8).

3. Because God is like a giving and good father (vv.9-13). 

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Text: Luke 10:38-42

Thesis: Jesus’ disciples learn from the Word, not just when it is convenient, but as a first priority.

Outline:

1. Worldly priorities displayed (vv.38-40).

2. Spiritual priorities commended (vv.41-42). 

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Text: Luke 10:17-24

Thesis: The privilege we sense and the joy we experience in the mission that inspires us to continue.

Outline:

1. Satan is being defeated repeatedly (vv.17-20).

2. God is revealing His salvation to many (vv.21-24). 

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Text: Luke 10:1-16

Thesis: Appointment to discipleship is appointment to mission.

Outline:

1. We should expect God’s promised great harvest (vv.1-9).

2. We should handle rejection with holy dignity (vv.10-16).

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Text: Luke 9:51-62

Thesis: Jesus’ disciples are to follow Him with similar resolve in continuing His saving mission.

Outline:

1. There will be hostility, but we must stay controlled and focused (vv.51-56).

2. There will be spurious followers, but we must keep moving forward (vv.57-62). 

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Text: Luke 9:37-50

Thesis: True spiritual power and true spiritual greatness come from servanthood.

Outline:

1. Jesus’ power vs. Disciples’ powerlessness (vv.37-45).

2. Jesus’ other-serving vs. Disciples’ self-serving (vv.46-50).

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Text: Luke 9:28-36

Thesis: Jesus Christ and His Cross are the focus of all of the history of redemption, and they are the center of all spiritual reality and life.

Outline:
1. His prophets discuss His glory (vv. 28-31).
2. His disciples witness His glory (vv.32-33).
3. His Father confirms His glory (vv.34-36).

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Text: Luke 9:18-27

Thesis: We are to be confident disciples committed to proclaiming the Christ of God.

Outline:
1. We are called to declare the identity of Jesus (vv.18-20).
2. We are called to follow the life pattern of Jesus (vv.21-27).

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Text: Luke 9:1-17

Thesis: The Lord Jesus gives His authority and power for His Mission to His Church, and then He Himself works through His Church to accomplish His Mission.

Outline:

1. The Church is always dependent upon the Lord for resources (vv.1-9).

2. The Church is always dependent upon the Lord for ministry (vv.10-17).

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