Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

Scripture Used: Genesis 41:15-16, Philippians 2:3b-4, Genesis 41:15-16, Genesis 50:19-20, Genesis 41:55-57   Joseph's Rise to Power - Genesis 41 Humility Clear Conscience Prioritize Justice/Mercy

Scripture Used: Luke 16:10, Psalm 139:7-8. Colossians 3:1-4, Philippians 1:6   Notes: Joseph in Prison - Learning to wait on the Lord Be faithful Be available  Be bold God is not in a hurry   Quote: "There are things which cannot be learned quickly, and time … must be heavily paid for their acquiring." Hemmingway, Death in the Afternoon

Scripture Used: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Ephesians 4:22-24, Matthew 5:20, Colossians 3:2-4, Genesis 39:20-21, Psalm 32:1-3, 5, 10   Notes: Resisting Temptation Temptation Does not go away on it's own Success leads to vulnerability Sin breaks relationship Spiritual Maturity: Clarity of Vision Dealing with Temptation Mind Discipleship Flee Don't confuse immediate results God is rich in forgiveness

Scripture Used: Colossians 4:23-24 NIV, Matthew 6:33 NIV Notes: Potiphar's House Witness in the workplace Potiphar recognizes the Lord's blessing Joseph's Demeanor Joseph's Trustworthy Motivation for Work Seek First the Kingdom Pray: to God be the glory  

Scripture Used: Leviticus 19:18, Genesis 37:4 Notes: The Hated Brother Genesis of Hatred Joseph's Bad Report Refrain from Gossip Jacob's Favoritism Joseph's Dreams Maintain Humility Discerning God's Presence External Circumstances Do Not Dictate Power of Sustained Prayer First 15

Scripture Used: Luke 22:24-27, Luke 2:1-7, Galatians 3:26-28 Notes: Power and Influence in the Kingdom Culture's Status Ladder Kingdom's Inverted Ladder Serve in a Kingdom of Inverted Ladder Changes how we see ourselves Changes how we see others Do small things with great love.

Scripture Used: Matthew 1:1-6, 17-18, 20-23 NIV The Gospel of Surprise Includes unexpected people Story of God's Grace Great Hope A Place for You Given a Savior Through his With-ness

Scripture Used: Luke 1:26-28 NIV, Luke 1:46-50 NIV   Notes: Promise to Mary Faithful Surrender Support of Community Mary's Magnificat My Soul Glorifies the Lord God is Mindful of US  

Scripture Used: John 18:34-40   Notes: Two Kingdoms Jesus or Barabbas? Rejected God as King The availability of God's Kingdom Citizenship in Heaven Visual Reminders Practical Outpouring of Love

Scripture Used: Mark 2:1-5, Luke 10:25-28 Notes: Close to Jesus: Willing to "carry the mat" Bring him to Jesus  Power of Influencers in our life Takeaways... Gratitude Start a Spiritual Conversation

Scripture Used Colossians 3:12-14, Psalm 139: 23-24   Quotes: "Unforgiveness is the poison you drink waiting for the other person to die."  If only there were evil people somewhere insidiously committing evil deeds, and it were necessary only to separate them from the rest of us and destroy them. But the line dividing good and evil cuts through the heart of every human being. And who is willing to...

Scripture Used: Hosea 3:1-2   Notes: Walking Towards Others -Why?    - Learning to Live by Faith - Fear Stops Us    - Efficiency, Control, Reputation -Grow in Biblical Love    - Empathy, Compassion, Mercy

Practicing Neighborliness Proximity - Workplace - Social  - Role of Empathy    - Wounded Healers - Go and Do Likewise    - Our need to be healed    - Intentionality - Pray - Bless - Act of Kindness           

Scripture Used: Luke 24:15-16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17   Quotes: Tom Rath, Vital Friends: "Friendships are among the most fundamental human needs. The fact is, we are biologically predisposed to this need for relationships and our environment accentuates this every day. Without friends it is very difficult for us to get by, let alone thrive."   Notes: Understanding - Lack of Recognition   - Wrong Assump...

Scripture Used: 1 Samuel 1:29, 2:18, 2:22-23, 3:3, 3:19; Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 14:26, John 16:3   Notes:  -Who hears from God? -How can we give God our Full Attention?   We hear God: -Old and New Testament -Holy Spirit   Lectio Devina, The Divine Reading. "Why do you honor ___ more than me?"

Scripture Used: Psalm 19:1-2, Matthew 6:22-23, Matthew 18:3   Notes: -The word of the Lord comes to us - Spiritual sight and physical sight   - Make sure the "lens" is clean   - Nurture childlike wonder   - Awareness Walk

Scripture used: Romans 8:28 NIV, Exodus 3:4 NIV   Paula Gooder, Everyday God: the Spirit of the Ordinary, "We need to learn to be 'ordinary' people who can celebrate God in the ordinary things of life… We need to be alert to the possibility that this event or that encounter might just provide us with a glimpse of glory." John Ortberg, The Life You've Always Wanted, "Hurry is the great enemy of the...

Scripture Used: Matthew 22:37-40 NIV, Genesis 28:16 NIV,  Tony Horsfall, Attentive to God: "Whatever our stage in live, whatever transition we may be going through and whatever circumstances may befall us, we remain within the sphere of divine nearness."  Dallas Willard, Divine Conspiracy: "Jesus' good news about the kingdom can be effective guide for our lives only if we share his view of the wor...

In our last sermon of "The Way of the Table" we practice hospitality with a feast in our community. Pastor Brian gives a short message about how the hospitality offered in God's Kingdom is different from the hospitality offered in our culture.

Scripture Used: Philippians 2:5-8 NIV, Luke 22:24-27 NIV, John 13:3-4 NIV   Notes: Keys to Cultivating a Way of Servanthood Check your motives Spend time with Jesus Expect Misery

Scripture Used 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, 19, 21 NIV; Romans 5:8 NIV, Ephesians 4:25-26 NIV, Matthew 5:23-24 NIV Notes: Reconciliation -Place - God is a reconciling God Practice Premium on reconciliation Process Faith in God's goodness

Scripture Used: Luke 22:14-16 NIV, Galatians 3:28 NLT, 1 Corinthians 12:24b-26 NIV Notes: Hospitality: Gathering of family premium on fellowship The Welcome extended A Diverse Group Unity of the Table We belong to each other We all recipients of God's Scandalous Grace

Pastor Brian's message for this year's baptism ceremony.

Scripture Used: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 NIV Notes: Transforming Community Transforming Leadership Among Admonish Transforming Fellowship Transforming Worship Power of the Holy Spirit