Letters From Prison – to anxious friends | September 8, 2019

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Letters From Prison – to anxious friends | September 8, 2019

 

They Went Way Back
Philippi was founded by Philip II…
                         father of Alexander the Great
Augustus Caesar defeated Brutus and Cassius there after they assassinated Julius Caesar
It was a Roman Colony for retired military
Philippi was Paul’s first European church

 

It Started with a Vision | Acts 16
The Man of Macedonia
Lead to faithful women
Out of poverty… generosity!

 

But We’re a Little Worried Now…
We heard you were in prison
We sent you a gift with Epaphroditus
Please send us Timothy

 

Paul Was Worried, Too
How could he encourage them?
They were going to be disappointed
They were losing hope
They were deeply divided
Their focus was on their circumstances
How could he encourage them, while also confronting them in love?
They needed to be like Jesus

Philippians 1:1-11

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Staying on Mission | Can I Get a Witness? | August 25th, 2019

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Staying on Mission | Can I Get a Witness? | August 25th, 2019

 

These Things Were Written of Long Ago
Jesus told them about this before going to the Cross
The Law of Moses—the “how to” of relating to God
The Prophets—the warnings from God
The Psalms—our worship of God, from the heart
Have you heard of these things?
Can you do them? Perfectly?

 

It’s God’s Move First…
He opened their minds
Jesus was meant to die and rise again for us
Repentance and forgiveness… preached!
Ambassadors assigned… authority granted
Power from on high

 

It’s Our Move Now…
Repentance and forgiveness… have you?
Are you a failed Ambassador?
Peter’s failure predicted… and forgiven…
Paul’s persecution seen… and forgiven…
Has our failure been seen… and forgiven?\
God entrusted this ministry to us | 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Seven churches were given another chance
Does God want to give you another chance?
Does God want to give Crossroads another chance?
It’s our move now…

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Staying on Mission | I’m not sure we’re getting it… | August 18, 2019

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Staying on Mission | I’m not sure we’re getting it… | August 18, 2019

 

“The Prominent” didn’t get it
 

Wait a Minute… What’s the Standard?
The Pharisees weren’t hostile yet
They were still watching Him closely
They weren’t sure what to make of Him 

Q: Are you still watching Jesus?

 

The Insiders didn’t get it
A guest was excited about the Feast to come
He assumed that he was invited 

Q: Are you expecting to go?

 

The Crowds didn’t get it
They followed Jesus without thinking about what it would cost to truly be His followers
It could cost in…
     Relationships
     Comfort, even their very lives
     Possessions

 

Do We really get it?
You can’t be a half-way disciple
Three times Jesus says “cannot be my disciple”
Can we enjoy our position in Christ, but ignore what He says?
Do we need a sign? How about this…
Jesus says, “Don’t be useless salt.”
James says, “Read and DO!… don’t be deceived!”

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Staying on Mission | Pay Attention! (it will cost you) | August 11, 2019

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Staying on Mission | Pay Attention! (it will cost you) | August 11, 2019

 

A Warning About Comfort
It will cost you
The world will reject you
Even the lower creatures will have it better
Are you willing?

 

A Warning About Priorities
Family obligations were very important
Where did they fall with Jesus?
Kingdom priorities are higher than family
What are your priorities?

 

A Warning About Commitment
What follows your “but” when committing to Jesus?
Elisha made the same request of Elijah
Does your plow have a rear-view mirror?

 

He IS Sending Us!
Remember the Great Commission?
It comes with authority
It is His plan
He already demonstrated it for us
He will be with us

 

Finish With a Football Story
When following JC commit like JJ
We have a limited amount of time

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Staying on Mission | Compassion is Required! Sunday | August 4, 2019

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Staying on Mission Compassion is Required! Sunday | August 4, 2019

 

A Quick Summary & A Call to Action
He went…
He taught…
He healed… Matthew 8:17
He had compassion…
Why? Their shepherds had failed them…            
The workers are few, but they are enough!
Pray that God sends them…

 

Q: Do you know this story?

Q: Do you LOVE this story?

Q: Do you know what happens next?

 

What Now?
We should go… Matthew 28:19
We should teach…
We should HEAL…
     Are you serious?! Yes!!
     It’s His desire! Matthew 10:1; 6-8; 24-25
We should have compassion…
Why? (How would you answer this question?)

 

The Lord of the Harvest
Who is the Lord of the Harvest?
Who are His workers?
Is He sending you?
Are you sure you are His worker?
What do you think you should do?

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