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The Story of Peter Matthew 16:13-18   Luke 5:1-11 You don't have to be holy, you just have to be willing.   Matthew 26:31-35 You will never become what Christ wants you to be until you surrender who you want to be.   John 21:1-3 God doesn't accept resignations   John 21:4-7 Sometimes in order to move forward, you have to look backward.   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between...

The Story of Abraham Romans 4:16-18   3 things to note about Abraham: He wasn't perfect He wasn't perfect in his faith He's referred to as the "father of faith."   3 things to note about God because of Abraham: God used him anyway. God called him "friend" God honored Abraham's faith   3 things to note about faith: Your faith doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to be used. It doesn't take much...

Characters Welcome: The Wisdom of Solomon  1 Kings 10-11 Embrace Financial Simplicity – Don't chase after and hoard wealth. Embrace relational simplicity – Don't go chasing lust or relationships Embrace Worship Simplicity – Don't chase after false idols God uses broken people to do great things Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com...

Characters Welcome: The Disciples Luke 22:14-27 3 things to note: The disciples didn't get it. They didn't get Him. They didn't all agree with him. 3 things ANYONE can do: Be willing to change. Become more humble Serve Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

The Story of Gideon Judges 6:11-16 Gideon's arguments "If the Lord is with us, why…?" "How can I…?" "I am the least…" The angel's statements "The Lord is with you…" "…mighty warrior" "Am I not sending you?" Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

The Church and Mission Matthew 16:13-18 Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Living Sacrifice Romans 12:1 Offering ourselves is our response Offering ourselves takes effort Offering ourselves is how we worship Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Remember Exodus 17:8-16 Write it down! Remember Moses built an altar Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Exodus 17:8-13

God is Like Wifi John 15:1-8   We're meant to be connected   Connection equals identity, purpose, fulfillment, joy, peace, life.   The stronger the connection… … The better the experience will be.   Most of us live at the fringes.   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

The Opportunity of Failure 2 Samuel 12:1-14 Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Judges 2:7-13 If you want to grow in faith, you have to move from belief to experience. Seek God Out Put yourself in his hands Do what he says to do Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Genesis 1:9-31 We tend to settle for good. We try to create our own "very good." We pick apart God's "very good."   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney  

Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney Mexico Mission Pastor Michael and Hannah share about their week on mission in Mexico and how God continually showed up in unexpected ways.

Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney Children's Ministry Luke 18:15-16   It's about: Building a Foundation Being an Example Providing Training

Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney Weeds Hebrews 12:1-3 A weed is just unwanted growth Weeds are resilient Even weeds can have flowers

Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney T he Training 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Everyone who runs sets goals. Everyone who runs trains. Everyone who runs has to persevere

Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney Don't Stop Joshua 6:1-20   4 problems with following the Lord We struggle to see what God sees We struggle to understand his method It doesn't always seem to be working. It doesn't seem possible.

Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney The 2nd Half Philippians 3:7-16 Grow up Own up Trade up Level up Step up

Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney The Half Hebrews 12 What if I never started? •Find where you're out of sync   •Find where God is working   •Find your faith

Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney Good stewardship: Acknowledges God Thanks God Worships God   Psalm 112   Generosity is a state of mind, not a bottom line. Generosity hurts. If you're not generous with money, you're not generous.   How can we know we're not greedy? Make sure we're stewarding what God gives us...

Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney Be rich toward God Realizing "life does not consist in an abundance of possessions" frees us to be rich toward God Realizing our money and resources aren't really ours frees us to be rich toward God.

Stewardship: Truth & the Gospel Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:8 We have to come up with our own philosophy of evangelism based on the Word. Our philosophy of evangelism should start with a relationship. Our philosophy of evangelism should include witness. Our philosophy of evangelism should recognize that it's God's work. Not ours.

Be a steward when you Work Colossians 3:23-24 Be a steward with your Sabbath Exodus 20:8-10a Mark 2:27 Be a steward with God Time Psalm 119:16 Be a steward by your Service 1 Corinthians 12:18-20

Love and Relationships Luke 6:27-38   Be a humble steward Be a sincere steward Be a sacrificial steward