Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

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Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH episodes

  • Kingdom of Heaven: Like a Hidden Treasure

    Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Galatians 3:28, Ephesians 3:4a-8b, Romans 8:35, 37-39, Psalm 23:4, Exodus 33:15, Psalm 84:10

    Notes:

    "The complete and ultimate blessing and highest good...comes to those with lives absorbed in the Way of Christ - life in the presence of God."

    Parable of Hidden Treasure:

    1. Different kinds of people in the kingdom.
    2. Incomparable value of the kingdom.
    3. A life that displays the value of Christ.
      4. 37 min
    5. The Kingdom of Heaven: The Promised Kingdom

      Scripture: Genesis 3:2-5, Genesis 12:1-3, Revelation 21:1-4, Matthew 4:17, Galatians 5:22-26

      Questions: 1. Does your life reflect the fruit of the Spirit more today than when you first turned your life over to Christ?

      2. What would your life look like if it were characterized by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control?

      33 min
    8. Light in the Dark: Bursting Through Ordinary

      In the sermon, we look at the shepherds and why God would choose someone so ordinary to be the first to know his good news.

      Scripture used: Luke 2:8-20, Philippians 4:4-5, 7

      Notes:

      1. God shows up in the ordinary
      2. God shows up personally
      3. God requires a journey to Jesus
      4. Shepherds share their experience
      5. Shepherds return rejoicing
        6. 53 min
      6. Light in the Dark: Bursting Through Justice

        In this sermon, we turn our focus to Joseph and why God chose him to be the father role to Jesus and what we can learn from his righteousness.

        Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 12:2

        Notes: Growing in Righteousness

        1. Practices discreetness
        2. Prayerfully considers
        3. Surrenders to God's direction
          4. 45 min
        4. Light in the Dark: Bursting Through Fear

          What fear or anxiety do we carry with us which we can let go and say, "May your word be fulfilled." We look here at Mary, when an angel came and visited her, and her response of fear changed to that of trust.

          Scriptures Used:

          Luke 1:26-38
          Proverbs 3:5-6
          Matthew 6:33-34
          Ephesians 3:14-19

          Notes: Jesus bursts through our fear

          1. Fear is a response to uncertainty
          2. Mary has a heart that trusts
          3. The Strength of God's love
            4. 29 min
          4. Light in the Dark: Recognize and Respond

            Scripture used: John 1:9-13, Matthew 2:1-12

            Notes:

            Recognize and Respond to the Coming of Jesus:
            -Refusal of King Herod
            -Religious Indifference
            -Magi's Response of Worship
            -Tragedy and Despair
            ...- Evil things happen
            ...- God hears our cries of despair
            ...- There is hope

            31 min

          About Crossroads Church of God, Lima OH

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          Inviting people to apprenticeship in Christ: Learning to live by faith, transmit hope, and be known by love.