Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

Scripture Used: 1 John 4:7-8, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:4-5, Matthew 5:43-45, Romans 8:35, 37-39

Notes:

•  Love is central to the character of God
  • to desperately want what is better for another
• Fear keeps us from love.
• Morning prayer - interrupt your routine to pray for the best of another.

Scripture used: John 10:10, Galatians 5:16-17, Romans 7

Notes:

• Two Natures at work within us
• Communicable attributes of God
• Importance of interruption

Ways to interrupt your way of life and add awareness of God's presence:

• Morning prayer asking God for awareness of his presence with you
• Intentionally slowing down

Scripture Used: Mark 16, Ephesians 1, 1 John 1:9

Notes:

• Word of Faith
• Call to Grace
• Invitation to Mission

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, 1 2:12, 1 Peter 3:15

Notes: Faithful Witness

• way of life more than a set of arguments
• own your identity as a follower of Christ
• importance of discernment
• posture of prayer

2 Questions to ask yourself

1. Is this conversation self-motivated or others motivated?
2. Will this conversation be heard and are you the one to have it?

Scripture Used: Mark 14

Notes:

Why Communion Matters:

• It confronts us
• It invites us

Scripture Used: Mark 13, John 16:33

Living Faithful Until His Coming

• Learn to live as servants
• do not be overcome by fear
• transmit hope in our present

Scripture Used: Mark 12:41-44, Matthew 23:23

5 Principles of Generosity

1. Heart for God
2. Refused to make excuses
3. Understood her giving was to the Lord
4. Wanted to participate in worship
5. Gave more than commanded

Scripture Used: Mark 11:12-19

Notes:
True Worship
   - bears fruit
   - reflects hospitality
   - magnifies God

Scripture Used: Mark 10

Notes:

Life in the Kingdom is about:

1. Mutuality and valuing the other
2. Helpless dependence
3. Action
4. Serving

Scripture Used: Mark 9:14-29

Notes:

Warnings About Evil

• Evil is evil
• Far reaching influence of evil
• We are powerless to defeat evil

Good news:

• Invited to pray
  • Prayer is confession and recognition of need
• The power of Jesus
  • No evil can defeat the power of Jesus