CrossPoint Fellowship Messages

Noble women focus on eternal things, seek to serve the eternal king, and live with the goal of pleasing him.

• Noble women seek to serve others as a service to the Lord.
• Noble women are Christ-Centered, not self-centered. 
• Noble women do not concern themselves with earthly outcomes in favor of heavenly outcomes. 
• Noble women let the true Gospel rule their lives and will let it be the offense.
• Noble women serve others out of reverence for Jesus.

Noble women are constantly aware of pride and selfishness and strive to think of others more.

• Noble women understand that humility only adds to their strengths and is in no way a weakness. 
• Noble women understand that God is in control so they don’t need the credit. 
• Noble women understand that God values their humility more than their accomplishments.
• Noble women have the same mindset as Jesus, which elevates others above themselves.
• The biggest struggle women tend to have when it comes to selfishness is not being selfish enough.
• In order to look after others, you need to look after yourself. 

Bodies deteriorate, persons develop. Invest in that which lasts. Women must understand that their worth is not tied in any way, shape or form to their bodies.

• Beauty and physical charm aren’t bad, but they fade. Noble women are judged by that which is eternal, not that which is temporary. 
• Noble women don’t let the world set beauty standards on their behalf. 
• Bodies deteriorate, persons develop. Noble women invest in that which lasts and understand that their worth is not tied in any way, shape or form to their bodies. 
• Years can steal the physical but not the internal. 
• The Lord is looking at your heart. 
• It’s not the right aesthetic that God is after but the right Spirit.

The noble woman speaks faithfully, loving others with Godly wisdom, boldness, and kindness as a faithful “completer” of others.

• Noble women deliver wisdom for the betterment of others.
• A faithful speaker understands that the truth ultimately causes less harm than appeasing others.
• One of the greatest things that a wife can do for her husband is tell him the truth.
• Your words are powerful and important, but be careful of the fruit they bear.

A woman of noble character rejects the lies that satisfaction comes from anything or anyone other than God.

• A Noble Woman’s worth is solidified by her character.
• Character is defined as the mental and moral qualities distinctive of an individual.
• Noble woman of high character have one main thing in common, they are God seekers. 
• Your identity should flow through God the Father and Christ the Son.
• When we seek God first, the significance of the anxiety inducing questions fades in light of his glory and everything finds a way of taking care of itself. 
• A woman of noble character, wherever she is found to be, has immeasurable worth.

Men of God live differently than the rest of the world. Live open-handed. Do for one what you cannot do for all. Be kind and put yourself in someone else’s shoes before casting judgment. Pass the praise around. Seek opportunities to share admiration for others.

• Charity, mercy, and kindness make a man far more than self-reliance and cold-heartedness. 
• Men of God live open-handed.
• Men of God treasure people more than treasure.
• Men of God will trade being uncomfortable in this world for the comforts of eternity.

Know and grow yourself, attend to weaknesses that are present and learn from mistakes. Also, count your blessings. Expect nothing and be thankful for everything. 

• A man who continually repeats the same errors does a truly disgusting thing. 
• When it comes to matters of faith, men of God avoid returning to a life before Christ.
• When we recognize what God has done for us, it encourages us to maintain our progress. 
• There is no reason for a regenerated believer to yield to temptation.

Men respect their leaders and consider advice from the experienced. They face anxiety purposefully fearing only a future of regret. 

• A lack of seeking counsel isn't about self-reliance but a lack of respect for what others have to offer.
• Seeking counsel gives us a different perspective. 
• Seeking counsel instills confidence in us. 
• Seeking counsel helps us avoid failure.
• Pride is evil because it prevents us from hearing the wisdom of others. 
• It takes courage to step out and ask for help and to listen to others.
• Anxiety however can become an idol when we worship at its feet and let it dictate and determine our approach to life. 

Men shoulder blame and carry the burdens of those who are weak. Men also create paths rather than follow them. Don’t allow yourself to be dismayed by critics - know who you are.

• We have a duty to protect and serve those who are weaker than us. 
• In order to share in another’s burdens, we must have a heart for their healing.
• It’s not just the ability to bear someone else’s burdens - it’s about having the strength to share ours as well. 
• Our strength is fortified by our confidence in who we are.
• For a man of God, confidence stems from following Christ.
• For the man of God, confidence stems from being a man who chases after God. 

Boys live, men sacrifice. Deliver on your commitments even if it isn’t fun for you. It’s important that as men we are measured in action and control our emotions and question our instincts.

• Men sacrifice and deliver on their commitments even if it isn’t self-serving. 
• Ensuring that we take care of our responsibilities is motivated by a love that puts others first and by the love we desire.
• Hampton Keathley says, “This type of love is a ministry and not a manipulation.” 
• Men of God deliver on their commitments because of their love for God. 
• You will hate every job you ever do until your attitude derives from your purpose and your purpose is to serve the Lord. 
• A disciplined man of God is the ruler of his emotions. He is not controlled by the moment, nor does he act out because of his frustration. He measures each and every action in light of the consequences.
• Discipline ensures that we receive the most out of every blessing.