Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

∙ God is faithful to his promises ∙ God is the source of fulfillment ∙ God’s grace come to messy situations

∙ Grace comes to the humble       ∙ Need for acknowledgement ∙ Grace establishes a restorative Kingdom       ∙ Law of Love

∙ Grace moves us…     ∙ to joy     ∙ to fellowship     ∙ to worship

∙ Grace of God’s favor ∙ God’s grace to fulfill His favor ∙ Total submission/trust in God’s will ∙ Humbly rejoice

The Story of Zechariah ∙  Do not be afraid ∙  Your prayers have been heard ∙  Grace stirs up hope

Nehemiah: Set For Joy Joy begins with purity Purity leads to joy-filled worship Joy-filled worship leads to generosity Generosity leads to joy-filled blessing

Nehemiah 10 focuses on the covenant promises that Israel made towards each other. Pastor Brian challenges us to follow in their footsteps and make covenants of purity, healthy work/life balance and how to steward resources for God's purpose.

∙  God’s people are built by God’s Word ∙  A desire for God’s Word ∙  A reverence for God’s Word ∙  Joy in applying God’s Word

Nehemiah 6

Nehemiah 5

Scripture Used: Nehemiah 4:1-10, Philippians 1:6 Notes When faced with words and accusation, respond in honest prayer When faced with confusion, respond with alertness When faced with fear, pray Thy will be done  

Scripture Used: Nehemiah 2:11-12, 17-20; Proverbs 15:22, Isaiah 56:3 Notes: Discernment begins with rest Discern with others Remember God's faithfulness Value people in decision making

Scripture Used: Deuteronomy 31:20, 29; Nehemiah 1:1-11 Notes: Hear the difficult truth Weep & Mourn Prayer Informed by Scripture  Confession (personal and collective) Call on Promises of God Faithful and Merciful

Scripture Used: Matthew 17:1-5, John 5:19-20, John 16:12-15, Matthew 16:25   ∙ Trinity of God (Father, Son, Spirit) ∙ Value of humility (corporate gathering)   ∙ Pray for unity   ∙ Be a blessing   ∙ Commitment to generosity ∙ Value of humility (personal experience)   ∙ Serve   ∙ Faithful giving   ∙ Expressive worship  

Scripture Used: Luke 15:20-24   Way of Compassion:   ∙ Ministry (healing, feeding, meeting needs)   ∙ Words to people (forgives sin, honors   children, speaks to women)   ∙ Teaching (prodigal son – Luke 15)   ∙ Cross (conquered sin/death) ∙ Case Study: Prodigal Son   ∙ Compassion of patience   ∙ Compassion of seeing   ∙ Compassion of bestowing love

Scripture Used: Acts 1:8, Matthew 9:19-23,    Way of Welcome: Jesus calls sinners Jesus eats with sinners Jesus initiates the conversation  

Brian Robertson, Nathaniel Robertson, and Kandee Shook share what they have learned from their time serving in Uganda.

Scripture Used: Matthew 7:12-29, John 17:3  Notes:  - Heart of Jesus' message     - Interactive life with God is accessible through faith in Jesus  - Opposition to Life with God     - Road is narrow     - Looks can be deceiving      - Storms are coming  - Strength for a life with God     - Practice  - Foundation of our life with God     - Jesus

Scripture Used: Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 5:1-2, Mark 8:34-36, Romans 8:14, James 4:2-3, Exodus 33:18-19, Jeremiah 29:11-13.   Notes: - The receivers, finders, and door openers are followers of Christ. - The receivers, finders, and door openers are lead by the Holy Spirit.   Four things we must know when we present ourselves and our requests to God: - He loves us - We're his children - We must ask,...

Scripture Used: Matthew 6:19-34   Notes:  The #1 priority in the Kingdom is relationships We are called into Wisdom We are called into freedom Jesus teaches us about God's Goodness Closeness Provision    

Scripture Used: Matthew 6:5-15, Galatians 1:10, Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1, John 17:20-21 Artwork: Rublev's Trinity Notes: Centrality of Relationships in the Kingdom Jesus priorities motivation over action God is a relational God Spiritual practices usher us into relationship with the trinity  

Today we celebrate the baptisms of Ron, Logan, and Dixon Cudworth; Matt, Wyatt, and Sawyer Taylor; and Jonah Briggs!

Scripture Used: Matthew 5:33-48 Notes: The Primacy of love love is wanting what is best for someone else Confidence in God truthful speech  overcome evil with good How can I be an agent for good in the lives of those around me?

Scripture Used: Matthew 5:27-37, John 15:7, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Matthew 20:28, Philippians 2:3-4, Psalm 23:1, Philippians 4:19   Notes: Lust is a good desire gone bad We know when our good desire has turned bad when we fall into a destructive nature of using others Kingdom Principals Sacredness of others Submit our will and desire to God Servanthood Security in Christ

Scripture Used: Matthew 5:21-16, Ephesians 4, James 1   Notes: Anger is a feeling. Destructive nature of indulged nature Kingdom Values Sacredness of Others Resolve conflict with love Know your limits