Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

Scripture Used: 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Challenging Questions Where have I seen God? How does faithfulness to God look like moving forward? How can we be the people go God here and now? How have you experienced the faithfulness of God? What does faithfulness to God look like in your circumstances? How do I worship God? What does it mean to be an invitational person.

Scripture Used: 2 Thessalonians 3:, Romans 12:18, Romans 14:1, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Titus 3:10,    Seeking Self-Transformation Create Space for Intentional Prayer and Meditation Read Scripture Seek Wise Counsel 

Scripture Used: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, Philippians 1:6   Notes: Call to Prayer Mutual Dependence on God Pray for the mission of God Pray convinced of God's faithfulness Pray confident in the work of the Lord

Scripture Used: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, John 15:16, Genesis 12, Mark 1:17, Ephesians 2:1-10 Notes: We are... Part of a family Loved by God Chosen as first fruits saved called  

Scripture Used: Matthew 24:36,42; 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Philippians 4:5-7, Galatians 5:22, John 14:27, 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12   Notes: Understand the Power of Jesus' Return Be Lovers of Truth Confidence and Compassion

Scripture Used: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-12, 2 Peter 3:9 Quote: Oswald Chambers, "The saint who is close to Jesus will never leave impressions of himself, but only the impression that Jesus is having his unhindered way." Notes: God is just We will see Jesus Weight of eternity Eternal conviction prompts present action

Scripture Used: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Galatians 5:22-23   Notes: A Praiseworthy Church Importance of Gratitude Growing in Faith Increasing Love Perseverance Worthy of the Kingdom  

Scripture Used: Matthew 13, John 13:35-36, Matthew 1:23, Ephesians 4:31-32  

Scripture Used: ACTS 1:15,  2 Chronicles 5-7,  2 Chronicles 7:1-3,   1Peter 2:9 NIV,  ACTS 1:8 NIV Notes: Power of Pentecost Magnifies the glory of the Lord Holy Spirit brings unity Holy Spirit equips us for evangelism Empowers us to be peculiar Gather and Pray

Katerina Hinkle guest speaks on John 15 and what it means when Jesus says he is the vine, and we are the branches.

Scripture used: John 14:6, Colossians 2:3, John 14:12   Notes: Life with God is about relationship  Life with God is about apprenticeship Life with God is communal   Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH www.limacrossroads.org

Scripture Used: John 11:24-44 NIV Notes: Martha brings up the past Martha's hope is exclusively futuristic Jesus transforms our past and brings life to the present

Scripture Used: John 10:11-18, Luke 9:23, Romans 5:8, John 10:14, Psalm 23:1, John 10:16, John 17:34   Notes: The Call of the Gospel is to Follow He Loves Us He Knows Us He Unifies Us

Scripture Used: John 10:7-10 NIV, Matthew 11:28 NIV Notes: We enter the God's presence through Jesus We are free to find pasture Way to the fullness of life

Scripture Used: John 8:12, John 1:5 Notes: Light dispels darkness Light brings life Light shines our path    

Scripture Used: Proverbs 4:34, Luke 24: 13-20, 25-36, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 3:1   Notes: He pursues you Jesus opens eyes Response is total redirection

Scripture Used: Mark 11:1-10 NIV Notes: How they honored Jesus  The rolled out the red carpet Why they honored Jesus For what Jesus could do for them Why we honor Jesus For who He is

Scripture Used: Hebrews 4:12-13, Philippians 4:8-9 Notes:  - Study God’s Word    - Ask Good Questions    - Read the Bible in Conversation with itself    - Read the Bible in Conversation with others - Meditate on God’s Word

Scripture Used: Hebrews 10:23-25 Quotes:  As difficult as it may be to understand, God uses sinful men and women in community with each other to show the world more about himself, his love and his grace. (Carney, Way of Grace , p.86) I want a community who will challenge me to become who I already am; one in whom Christ dwells and delights, a light to the world, salt to the earth, the aroma of Chr...

Scripture used: Psalm 23, Deuteronomy 31:6, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 8:18 Quotes from The Way of Grace by Carney, page 73: "The grace of trust is a firm belief in the truth of God's Word, his ability and his character." Grace of Trust: God Provides for His children God comforts His children God rejoices over His children God promises His children Active Pursuit Eternal Destiny

Scripture Used: Exodus 34:5-6, Matthew 9:36, Hebrews 3:15-16, Romans 5:8, John 3:16   Quotes: Carney, The Way of Grace: "Compassion is the deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it." "It is often far easier to extend compassion to others than to admit our own need for it." Plato: "Be kind… for everyone you m eat is fighting a hard battle."   Notes: The God who...

Scripture Used: Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Corinthians 12:9   Quotes Used from The Way of Grace by Carney: "Grace enlarges the capacity of our heart. It allows us to be guided into truth. It give us courage to accept and a reason to celebrate and opens our eyes to glimpse wonders from God. The foundation for experiencing this unique call is the knowledge that we are saved by grace, live by g...

Scripture Used: Matthew 6:33, Genesis 50:20, 24, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Genesis 50:15-17, 19, 21   Notes: Highlights from the Twilight Years Desire to Honor God Hopeful Endurance Concern for Next Generation Priority of Forgiveness

Scripture Used: Genesis 43:1-2, John 15:5, Revelation 3:20, Genesis 43:33-34, Acts 10:34-35, 47-48   Notes: Moving from Fear to Fellowship Role of Necessity God Sees Our Needs Extending Hospitality Real Celebration      

Genesis 42:21-22, Matthew 5:43-35a, Genesis 42:25-26, Romans 12:21, Ephesians 4:32 Notes: Family is messy Called to be Peacemakers Takes time Truthfulness/Honesty Pray blessing for one another Overcome evil with good We all need a Savior "Everyone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive." CS Lewis, Mere Christianity