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“You Don’t Have to Be Impressive… Just Present” [Becoming the Church People Actually Need, Part 1]
When you’re tired, disappointed, or ready to quit, God doesn’t ask you to be impressive… just present.
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Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for those on a journey to discover their meaning in life, explore their doubts, ask questions, and discover more about God, Jesus, Christianity, the Bible, and more.
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Main Ideas:
What if unmet expectations free us to discover something better?
Sometimes all we need is a nap and a snack.
Crosscreek is not a machine to keep feeding. It’s a table to rest around.
We usually find God showing up in the mundane, simple parts of everyday life.
We’re no longer focused on how we’re perceived… we’re focused on who we’re inviting to the table.
We don’t need fire from heaven. We need a whisper in the quiet… and the courage to keep loving.
Invitation:
Pick one day, or even just a morning or evening, this week to stop.
Pray: God, meet me in the quiet. Help me hear your whisper.
Then show up.
Discussion Questions:
What’s something you’ve quit in the past (a job, a hobby, a relationship)? Why did you quit?
What expectations (about church, life, or faith) have you had that didn’t turn out like you hoped?
Read 1 Kings 19:4–8. What stands out to you about Elijah’s state of mind in this moment?
Why do you think God’s first response to Elijah’s despair was sleep and food instead of instruction or correction?
What might it look like for you to rest in a healthy, intentional way this week?
How can your group pray with you this week?
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📜 |TRANSCRIPT →
https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2025-08-17.pdf
✍️ | 5 DAY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE → https://substack.com/@crosscreeksalem
🍞 | GATHER TOGETHER → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#gather |
4:30pm on Sundays.
👋 | SAY HI → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/
👨👩👧👦 | JOIN A GROUP → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#connect
🤝 | DONATE TO CROSSCREEK → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/
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By Jon SilvaWhen you’re tired, disappointed, or ready to quit, God doesn’t ask you to be impressive… just present.
__________
Welcome to Crosscreek Community Church’s Podcast channel! Located in the Pacific Northwest, Crosscreek Community Church offers a welcoming online church community for those on a journey to discover their meaning in life, explore their doubts, ask questions, and discover more about God, Jesus, Christianity, the Bible, and more.
__________
Main Ideas:
What if unmet expectations free us to discover something better?
Sometimes all we need is a nap and a snack.
Crosscreek is not a machine to keep feeding. It’s a table to rest around.
We usually find God showing up in the mundane, simple parts of everyday life.
We’re no longer focused on how we’re perceived… we’re focused on who we’re inviting to the table.
We don’t need fire from heaven. We need a whisper in the quiet… and the courage to keep loving.
Invitation:
Pick one day, or even just a morning or evening, this week to stop.
Pray: God, meet me in the quiet. Help me hear your whisper.
Then show up.
Discussion Questions:
What’s something you’ve quit in the past (a job, a hobby, a relationship)? Why did you quit?
What expectations (about church, life, or faith) have you had that didn’t turn out like you hoped?
Read 1 Kings 19:4–8. What stands out to you about Elijah’s state of mind in this moment?
Why do you think God’s first response to Elijah’s despair was sleep and food instead of instruction or correction?
What might it look like for you to rest in a healthy, intentional way this week?
How can your group pray with you this week?
__________
📜 |TRANSCRIPT →
https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2025-08-17.pdf
✍️ | 5 DAY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE → https://substack.com/@crosscreeksalem
🍞 | GATHER TOGETHER → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#gather |
4:30pm on Sundays.
👋 | SAY HI → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/welcome/
👨👩👧👦 | JOIN A GROUP → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/#connect
🤝 | DONATE TO CROSSCREEK → https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/donate/