Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

Scripture Used: Philippians 2:1-5, Proverbs 16:18-19

Notes:

1. Marks of Selfless Living
   1. Recognize pervasiveness of selfishness
   2. Check your pride
2. Motives for Selfless Living
   1. Union with Christ
   2. Heals fractured relationships
3. Practices of Selfless Living
   1. Discipline of silence
   2. Discipline of acts of kindness

Scripture Used: 2 Thessalonians 3:16

Challenging Questions

1. Where have I seen God?
2. How does faithfulness to God look like moving forward?
3. How can we be the people go God here and now?
4. How have you experienced the faithfulness of God?
5. What does faithfulness to God look like in your circumstances? How do I worship God?
6. What does it mean to be an invitational person.

Scripture Used: 2 Thessalonians 3:, Romans 12:18, Romans 14:1, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Titus 3:10, 

Seeking Self-Transformation

1. Create Space for Intentional Prayer and Meditation
2. Read Scripture
3. Seek Wise Counsel 

Scripture Used: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, Philippians 1:6

Notes: Call to Prayer

1. Mutual Dependence on God
2. Pray for the mission of God
3. Pray convinced of God's faithfulness
4. Pray confident in the work of the Lord

Scripture Used: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, John 15:16, Genesis 12, Mark 1:17, Ephesians 2:1-10

Notes:

We are...

• Part of a family
• Loved by God
• Chosen as first fruits
• saved
• called

Scripture Used: Matthew 24:36,42; 2 Thessalonians 2:8, Philippians 4:5-7, Galatians 5:22, John 14:27, 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Notes:

• Understand the Power of Jesus' Return
• Be Lovers of Truth
• Confidence and Compassion

Scripture Used: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-12, 2 Peter 3:9

Quote: Oswald Chambers, "The saint who is close to Jesus will never leave impressions of himself, but only the impression that Jesus is having his unhindered way."

Notes:

• God is just
• We will see Jesus
• Weight of eternity
• Eternal conviction prompts present action

Scripture Used: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, Galatians 5:22-23

Notes:

A Praiseworthy Church

• Importance of Gratitude
  • Growing in Faith
  • Increasing Love
  • Perseverance
• Worthy of the Kingdom

Scripture Used: Matthew 13, John 13:35-36, Matthew 1:23, Ephesians 4:31-32

Scripture Used: ACTS 1:15,  2 Chronicles 5-7,  2 Chronicles 7:1-3,   1Peter 2:9 NIV,  ACTS 1:8 NIV

Notes:

Power of Pentecost

1. Magnifies the glory of the Lord
2. Holy Spirit brings unity
3. Holy Spirit equips us for evangelism
4. Empowers us to be peculiar
5. Gather and Pray