Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

Philippians 1:27-30 NIV Living as Citizens of Heaven             Stand firm in the Spirit             Strive together             Life of confidence, not fear        

Philippians 1:3-11 NIV Philippians 1:5-6 NIV Christian Community Matters Paul remembers He remembers with joy Desire for other’s growth Cultivates gratitude Centered on Jesus

Acts 2:1-8, 12 NIV John 14:16-17 ESV Galatians 5:22-23, 25 ESV Presence of God for the Purposes of God             Guides us into truth             Intercedes/helps us             Brings out the best in us             Power to be witnesses of Jesus Acts 1:8 NIV Cooperating with the Holy Spirit             Gathering with God’s people             Listen for the movement             Willingness to ob...

If the resurrection is true, Jesus is worthy of our full devotion . Revelation 5 NIV Our Actions                A Humble Life                A Generous Life                A Compassionate Life   Our Verbal Witness                Songs of Adoration                Words of Encouragement                Point others to Jesus

John 14:1-3, 27 NIV “God’s plan for heaven is a resurrected life in a resurrected body, with the resurrected Christ on a resurrected earth.” – Randy Alcorn, Heaven “As He spoke, He no longer looked to them like a lion; but the things that began to happen after that were so great and beautiful that I cannot write them. And for us this the end of all the stories, and we can most truly say that they...

Importance of Apprenticeship Inroads to the community A place to experience belonging   Invitation to be involved…                Attendance                Invitation                Giving

Hebrews 4:12 NIV Matthew 22:37-40 NIV Matthew 5:19a NIV Matthew 4:4 NIV Scripture is Reliable What Jesus said about Scripture:                Primacy of loving God                Scripture is authoritative                Scripture guides us to life                Scripture points to Jesus John 5:39-40 NIV The best way to hear God speak is to spend regular time reading, studying and meditating on H...

John 14:2-11, 16-18, 26-27 NIV Matthew 7:24-27 NIV Jesus’ Words Are Trustworthy If the resurrection is real... We can trust what Jesus claimed about himself. We can also trust what Jesus taught about abundant life. We can not only trust what Jesus claimed about himself. We can not only trust what Jesus taught about abundant life. We can act on what Jesus taught. If the resurrection is real (and it...

2 Corinthians 4:14-18 NIV… "Until our thoughts of God have found every visible thing and event glorious with his presence, the word of Jesus has not yet fully seized us .” - Dallas Willard Hope For Newness Goodness of God’s presence Foundation of hope Life of joy Romans 8:11 NIV Practices to live as resurrection people             Count your blessings             Pray the Psalms             Practi...

  John 20:19-23 NIV The resurrection means the worst thing is never the last thing - Frederick Buechner John 20:24-29 NIV Easter: He is Risen Jesus meets disciples in their fear             Establishes peace              Gives power             Life of purpose Old patterns remain God is patient with our doubts

John 6:66-69 NIV John 12:12-18 NIV James 1:20 ESV Palm Sunday Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem Contrasting Kings Who was in the crowd?             Joyful             Curious             Angry             Fearful

1 John 5:6-13 NIV 1 Peter 1:18-19 NIV 1 John 5:11-13 Psalm 19:7-9 NIV God’s “Bottom Line” (1 John 5) Testimony about Jesus Test/Verdict Takeaways Guard your life with Jesus Practice believing God’s promises Prepare today for eternity

1 John 4:7-16 NIV 1 John 4:9-10 NIV 1 John 4:11-12 NIV   God is the source of love Love is revealed in Christ Love of God takes initiative Love of God is transformative We reflect God’s love

 1 John 4:18 NIV 1 John 3:1-3 NIV  Romans 8:38-39 NIV  1 John 3:1 1 John 3:2b NIV How Great the Father’s Love (1 John 3:1-3)                Love of God is Incredible (3:1a)                Love of God is Consequential (3:1b)                Love of God is Eternal (3:2)                Love of God is Practical (3:3)

1 John 2:3-6 NIV 1 John 2:9-11a NIV 1 John 2:15-17 NIV 1 John 2:28 NRSV Freedom through Obedience (1 John 2) Obedience is an issue of trust                love one another                live for God’s glory --- not yours                persevere in faith Trustworthiness of God Keep Christ before us always

Fellowship 1 John 1:1-10  1 John 1:1-4 NIV  1 John 1:5 NIV 1 John 1:7 NIV 1 John 1:8-10 NIV Life with God: a dynamic relationship with the Trinity made apparent in our everyday living         Way of the Cross         God is Light          Walk in the Light          Honest Vulnerability

John 13:34-35 NIV Colossians 3:12-14 NIV Matthew 6:14-15 NIV Luke 7:36-48 NIV Forgive One Another Gaze at the beauty of Jesus See the humanity not just sin Begin small

Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV Matthew 5:46 NIV 2 Corinthians 7:5-6 NIV Colossians 2:1-2 NIV Encourage One Another             Truths of the Kingdom of God              Hands and feet and presence of Jesus               By urging to remain true to the Gospel

1 Peter 4:7-9 NIV  John 4:4-10 NIV Offer Hospitality (1 Peter 4:9, John 4) Notice Proximity Real Invite

John 13:34-35 NRSV Romans 12:10 NIV Philippians 2:1-8 NIV “Not all of us can do great things, but we can all to small things with great love.” - Mother Theresa of Calcutta HONOR/SERVE ONE ANOTHER Christ first honored us Way we follow Jesus Take role of a servant                Pray a blessing                Listen with curiosity                Serve in the mundane

Love One Another John 13:34-35 NIV Agape love is God’s characteristic 1 John 4:7-8 NIV… Agape love is God’s characteristic Agape love is unconditional John 3:16 NIV Agape love is God’s characteristic Agape love is unconditional Agape love is other-centered Acts 2:42-47 NIV Practices to engage…                Regular attendance                Prayer lines                Practice of First Thoughts  ...

Walk in community Galatians 6:1-2 NLT Walk in community Brokenness grows in hiding Everyone needs counseling           Peer – Pastoral – Professional Healing comes from Jesus James 5:13-16 NIV

One generation commends your works to another;     they tell of your mighty acts. Psalm 145:4 NIV   You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.  And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.  Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.  No one serving as a soldi...

Be a Blessing [The church] is not meant to call men [and women] out of the world and into a safe religious enclave but to call them out in order to send them back as agents of God’s kingship.  - Leslie Newbigin  “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” -  John 20:21 NIV We are a sent people Sent in service of God and others For the glory of God Cultivates Christlikeness  ...

Colossians 1:15-20 NIV Mark 1:15 NIV Availability of life with God Mark 10:17-22 NIV Availability of life with God Apprenticeship to Jesus Surrender to Jesus The aim isn't to get what [we] need from God but to become something for God.  … You weren't meant to stay the person you are right now; you were meant for something more. … It's worth being, and becoming, that person. ( Mindy Caliguire, Disc...