Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

Scripture Used: Matthew 16:25, Titus 1:1-4   Notes: Paul introduces himself as a servant, and then an apostle Never give someone a position of leadership who does not demonstrate a posture of a servant. Encourages life of godliness Hope of eternity Journal Download: https://thechurchco-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/sites/2644/2022/01/Titus-Journal.pdf

Scripture Used: Isaiah 40:28-31, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 15:58, James 1:4, Isaiah 41:10 Notes: •We can’t sustain ourselves over long periods of time •Consistency •Time is holy •Generosity vs Efficiency •Purpose vs Achieving

Scripture Used: Jeremiah 29 Notes: Become the person God intends you to be in the present Lives not just for ourselves, but for community Human Flourishing is a communal project Things we can do to be a blessing: Be good neighbors Tip well Find a way to serve

Christmas Eve, we look at how we can rediscover the glory of Jesus.

Scripture Used: Isaiah 61:1-4   Notes: • Bind the brokenhearted • Set captives free • Comfort those who mourn • Currency of the Kingdom: asking… • What do you need?  

Scripture Used: Matthew 1:23, Exodus 1:15-16, John 1:10-12, Haggai 1:9   The Power of Divine Presence Why does God feel distant? We moved, not God. Two things to evaluate... Your identity Your dreams  

Scripture Used: Philippians 2:5-11  Notes: How he came... uneventful To whom he came... unwed, teenage girl The place he came... rural Palestine Why did Jesus come this way God has a desire to be known Takeaways Put aside the notion that you need to "clean up" to come to God follow the ways of lowly serving    

Scripture Used: Like 126-38, John 17:15, Matthew 5, Luke 1:38, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 64:6 Notes: Rediscover the Incarnation The divine in the midst of the mundane An invitation to participate A reminder of the lobe of God

Scripture used: Mark 10:17-22 NIV, Romans 7:18-19 NIV, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8, Galatians 5:16-25 Notes Only God is truly good We need grace and love of God Importance of "mind discipleship" How do I know if I'm working in God's goodness or mine? Does it please God? Does it honor God and draw attention to him, rather than myself? Does it require the power of God or can I do it on my own? Medi...

Scripture Used: 1 John 3:16-18, Matthew 25, Matthew 5:16, Quote: " …nothing has contributed to the progress of the Christians as their charity to strangers … the impious Galileans provide not only for their poor, but for ours as well." - Julian – 4th Century Roman Emperor Notes: •Nature of Kindness (meeting of felt needs) •  Evidence of Authenticity (Matt. 25) •  Impact of Kindness (Matt. 5:16) •...

Scripture Used: James 1:19-20, Exodus 34:6-7. 1 Timothy 1:15-16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Colssians 3:12-13 Message Notes: Patience: the ability to remain calm externally and internally when irritated, aggravated, and provoked.   Patience of God - Patience is an expression of love - Expectation of all who follow Christ Cultivating Patience Ponder on the patience of God (Hebrew 12:1-2) Examine your he...

Pastor Brian and Pastor Jake look at what means to growing together in a community, and what it means to be growing with the Spirit.

Scripture Used: John 16:19-22, John 5:15, Romans 8:18 Notes:    - Joy is the essence of being a Christian    - Joy coexists with sorrow    - Joy is permanent and deep    - The opposite of joy is hopelessness We can cultivate joy by seeking intentional Christian community.  

Scripture Used: John 14:26-27, John 14: 16-17   Notes:  God's supernatural presence brings peace through the Holy Spirit, who reminds us of God's perspective.

Scripture Used: 1 John 4:7-8, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:4-5, Matthew 5:43-45, Romans 8:35, 37-39   Notes:  Love is central to the character of God to desperately want what is better for another Fear keeps us from love. Morning prayer - interrupt your routine to pray for the best of another.  

Scripture used: John 10:10, Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 7 Notes: Two Natures at work within us Communicable attributes of God Importance of interruption Ways to interrupt your way of life and add awareness of God's presence: Morning prayer asking God for awareness of his presence with you Intentionally slowing down

Scripture Used: Mark 16, Ephesians 1, 1 John 1:9 Notes: Word of Faith Call to Grace Invitation to Mission  

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, 1 2:12, 1 Peter 3:15   Notes: Faithful Witness way of life more than a set of arguments own your identity as a follower of Christ importance of discernment posture of prayer 2 Questions to ask yourself Is this conversation self-motivated or others motivated? Will this conversation be heard and are you the one to have it?

Scripture Used: Mark 14   Notes: Why Communion Matters: It confronts us It invites us

Scripture Used: Mark 13, John 16:33   Living Faithful Until His Coming Learn to live as servants do not be overcome by fear transmit hope in our present  

Scripture Used: Mark 12:41-44, Matthew 23:23 5 Principles of Generosity Heart for God Refused to make excuses Understood her giving was to the Lord Wanted to participate in worship Gave more than commanded

Scripture Used: Mark 11:12-19 Notes: True Worship    - bears fruit    - reflects hospitality    - magnifies God

Scripture Used: Mark 10 Notes: Life in the Kingdom is about: Mutuality and valuing the other Helpless dependence Action Serving  

Scripture Used: Mark 9:14-29   Notes: Warnings About Evil Evil is evil Far reaching influence of evil We are powerless to defeat evil Good news: Invited to pray Prayer is confession and recognition of need The power of Jesus No evil can defeat the power of Jesus

Scripture Used: Mark 8:27-36, 1 Corinthians 2:14, Matthew 16:17, John 1:29,  Grace... Opens our eyes to see Is something we grow in You are the Messiah means... Sin is a reality An interactive life with God is possible