Crossroads

O Holy Night Luke 2:1-7 What the song "O Holy Night" tells us about Christmas “O holy night” “It is the night of our dear savior’s birth” “Long lay the world in sin and error pining” “‘Til he appeared and the souls felt its worth” “For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn” “O night divine” Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Generosity 2 Corinthians 9:1-11 Our generosity declares our thankfulness 3 Mistakes People Make in Regard to Generosity Thinking it’s an option Thinking it’s only about money Thinking it doesn’t have to include money 3 Ways to Start Being Generous Realize you’ve freely received Find a place you can start Realize how rich Jesus has already made you *BONUS* 3 Bonus Areas to Start Being Generous In Grace Forgiveness Praise 3 Areas to Start Being Stingy In Opinion Gossip Judgment/Critique   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Worship Psalms 96 We thank God through the way we worship him Sing a New Song Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise Rejoice, be glad, resound, be jubilant, sing for joy Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

I’m Going to Change Ephesians 4:20-32 How to change yourself for God   Romans 2:4   If you want to affect change in your life: Go on the hunt: Find the contradictions Find the comforts Find the crevices Ditch the hiding places: Lose the epithets Leave the entourages Forget the excuses   Decide your destination: Make the choice Endure the challenge Begin the charge Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

  Remember Me 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 The Thanksgiving season reminds us to remember Christ Remember that he keeps his word Remember how deeply he loves us Remember the lengths he was willing to go Remember that he wants to be loved back Remember that he challenges us to do the same thing Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Ghosts of Halloween Past 1 Samuel 28:3-20   Our ghosts need to be exorcised   “Ghosts” that we deal with today: Ghosts of Past Mistakes Ghosts of Past Sins Ghosts of Past Hurts Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Demon Fodder: It Ain’t Magic Acts 19:8-16   “You will receive power when you he Holy Spirit comes on you…” (Acts 1:8a)   If the power available to us isn’t just magic; isn’t just something we conjure up, what do we need to access it? The blood of Jesus (relationship) Eyes of faith The heart of a follower Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Missionaries from the Philippines share about their ministry. Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

The Living Dead What do we have in common with the living dead? John 11:17-26; 38-44   Are you one of the “living dead?”   The grave no longer had power over the living dead.  The living dead are a bit out of place.  The living dead are singular in purpose. The living dead are fearless The living dead are virtually unstoppable.

Football Sunday What does football say about our spiritual walk? Colossians 3:12-14   Clothe yourselves Stick to the Plan Remember the Goal

One Life Hebrews 9:24-28 You have one life They have one life We have limited opportunity Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

One Encounter Acts 9:1-19a God’s will God’s mission God's people Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

One Reason - Part 2 Psalm 19:1-4   Science!   Evidences of a finely tuned universe designed for life on Earth: The Sun The Moon The Earth   How many coincidences does it take to be something more?   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

One Reason 1 Peter 3:8-15   The Bible gives the best explanation of me The Bible provides the best explanation of reality The Bible is consistent in its explanation and philosophy Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Treasure Hunt Matthew 13:44-46 God is a Treasure You are a treasure “They” are are treasure Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Mexico Mission Our Missionary Nicky Peña shares about her ministry in Mexico. Support Nicky and Arnulfo's mission here: https://www.globalpartnersonline.org/missionary/wm04-0220/   Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

The Lion King Speaks Spiritual Special guest speaker Caitlin Martin Galatians 2:20 - “You have forgotten who you are, and so have forgotten me.” Colossians 3:1-3 - “You are more than what you have become.” 1 Corinthians 12:27 - “You must take your place in the circle of life.” -  John 14:26 - “You can either run from it or learn from it.” Romans 8:26 Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Fear Of Missing Out Genesis 39:1-12   Sometimes we have a fear of missing out on things that weren’t actually designed for us to have or experience - temptation!   If you want to overcome temptation: Change your definition of “opportunity.” Recognize who the giver of the gift is. Trust God’s judgment. What we should fear missing out on: Holiness His presence Heaven Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Be Thankful Philippians 4:6-8   Worry about Nothing Matthew 6:34 1 Peter 5:7 Pray about everything 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thank God in all things Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney

Sunscreen Deuteronomy 5:33 - 6:8   4 Common reasons we don’t wear sunscreen It’s not convenient We forgot Vanity It doesn’t feel good   3 Reasons we should wear sunscreen Burns scars you Ruins other joys Invites death Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. www.crossroadsjourney.com www.facebook.com/crossroadsjourney