We Have to Make Some Choices!

Matthew 12:22-37

Pastor Willie Behrends

Today, Jesus performs a miracle that forces the people in His World to make some choices. We are also challenged as we make choices in our relationships with Jesus and Our Worlds!

We see three important choices in today’s passage…

I – To _____________________ Who Jesus really is! (22-24)

II – To choose which ______________ you’re on! (25-30)

III – To use your _______________ carefully! (31-37)

Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…

1. “Do I ______________ Who Jesus really is?”

2. “Am I ____________ Jesus, or not?”

3. “What kind of _____________ am I known for?”

NEXT WEEK: The Ultimate Sign! Matthew 12:38-50

We Have to Make Some Choices!

Matthew 12:22-37

Pastor Willie Behrends

Today, Jesus performs a miracle that forces the people in His World to make some choices. We are also challenged as we make choices in our relationships with Jesus and Our Worlds!

We see three important choices in today’s passage…

I – To _____________________ Who Jesus really is! (22-24)

II – To choose which ______________ you’re on! (25-30)

III – To use your _______________ carefully! (31-37)

Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…

1. “Do I ______________ Who Jesus really is?”

2. “Am I ____________ Jesus, or not?”

3. “What kind of _____________ am I known for?”

NEXT WEEK: The Ultimate Sign! Matthew 12:38-50

John 17

Charlie Painter, Executive Director

As Jesus prays to the Father, He is also praying in the presence of His disciples which they recorded for us. He is praying for our unity but also instructs us with His prayer. Jesus is praying for our call to…

I – Unity in _____________________. (6-13)

II – Unity in _____________________. (14-19)

III – Unity in _____________________. (2-3)

Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…

1. “Do I ____________________ unity?”

2. “Do I find unity ________________?”

3. “What will I ___________ for unity?”

NEXT WEEK: “A House Divided Cannot Stand!” Matthew 12 : 22-37

John 17 : 1 - 26

Charlie Painter, Executive Director

This year as we focus on Unity at CrossWinds Church we go to Jesus’ prayer the night before His death. We see Jesus praying for our unity as He has Unity with the Father.

I – Unity in _____________________. (1,9)

II – Unity in _____________________. (5,8,11,21)

III – Unity in _____________________. (23-24,26)

Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…

1. “Do I ____________ for unity?”

2. “Do I _______________ the Trinity?”

3. “Do I _____________ the Church?”

NEXT WEEK: “Our Call to Unity” John 17

Matthew 12:9-21

Pastor Willie Behrends

Hypocrisy is dangerous because it can hide corruption behind a mask of righteousness. Today we’ll witness an encounter between Jesus and the Pharisees that exposes their hypocrisy.

Here’s how hypocrisy plays out, and Jesus’ response…

I – A __________________ on the Sabbath! (9-10)

II – Their __________________________ is exposed!” (11-13)

III – The Fallout: _____________ -vs- _________________! (14-21)

Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…

1. “Do my _________________ keep me from helping someone?”

2. “In what area(s) of my life am I a ________________________?”

3. “How can I be ___________ when facing __________________?”

NEXT WEEK: God’s Call for Unity! John 17

Matthew 11 : 20 - 30

Pastor Willie Behrends 

Today Jesus speaks of those who have rejected Him as Messiah, in spite of the miracles. He also comforts those who have given up everything to follow Him. Which one are you?

In today’s passage, Jesus gives us the bad news first…

I – The Bad News: “____________ to you!” (20-25)

II – The Good News: “_____________ things are revealed!” (25-27)

III – OUR Good News: “__________ for the ____________! (28-30)

Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…

1. “Am I ____________________________ Jesus?”

2. “How do I _____________________ the Father (God)?”

3. “Am I ____________________ to Jesus?” 

NEXT WEEK: Jesus is Lord of The Sabbath! Matthew 12 : 1 - 8

Matthew 11 : 1-19

Pastor Willie Behrends

What happens when your faith gets challenged and you begin to doubt? Today we’ll see how Jesus responds to John’s doubts, which gives us insight on how He’ll respond to OUR doubts!

In today’s passage, Jesus makes three statements…

I – “I ______________________ John’s doubt!” (1-6)

II – “Let me ________ ________ about John!” (7-11)

III – “John’s __________________ won’t be pleased! (12-19)

Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…

1. “What __________________ do I have?”

2. “What does __________________ say about me?”

3. “How do I _________________________ to my critics?”

NEXT WEEK: God’s Judgement and Gentleness! Matthew 11 : 20-30

Truth in Advertising! 

Matthew 10:34-42

Pastor Willie Behrends  

Jesus hasn’t been ‘sugarcoating’ what it means to be His disciple. There is a cost to following Him. It’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s also a call that comes with eternal benefits!

Sermon Notes

Jesus gives us three ‘shocking’ truths of following Him…

           I - “I haven’t come to bring [text]!” (34-36)

           II - “You must love [text] above all others!" (37-39)

           III - “There are [text] coming to you!" (40-42)

 Today's 'Take-Aways.' Ask yourself...

           1. “Where is Jesus’ [text] most obvious?"

           2. “What [text] does Jesus have in my Life?"

           3. “What [text] have I already experienced?"

Next Week: Faith and Doubt!  Matthew 11:1-19

Pastor Willie preaches from the English Standard Version Bible (ESV) ©2001

John 6:46-49

Pastor Willie Behrends

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