The weekly teaching messages and podcasts of Crossroads Fellowship in Cadiz, Kentucky.
Episodes
Sunday May 10, 2020
Sunday May 10, 2020
Crossroads Fellowship
"Greatness...It's a Matter of the Heart"
A Life That Counts - Part 2
1 Samuel 16:7 Acts 13:22
May 10, 2020
"But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.'" 1 Samuel 16:7 ESV
"And when He had removed him, He raised up David to be their king, of whom he testified and said, '"I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after my heart, who will do all my will.'" Acts 13:22 ESV
FOUR TESTS OF A GREAT HEART
1. First Test: _____.
David's response: a _____________ heart. Ps. 51:1-3 Ps 51:17
2. Second Test: _________.
David's response: a _____________. heart. Ps. 118:5-6 Ps 73:26 1 Sam. 17:37 Ps. 116:10
3. Third test: ___________.
David's response: a ____________ heart. Acts 13:22
Characteristics of a Servant's Heart:
__________________Ps. 119:10
_________________ Ps. 119:37
________________2 Sam. 24:24
4. Fourth test: ____________.
David's response: a ____________ heart. 1 Sam. 18:14 Ps. 115:1 Ps. 75:6-7
LIFE APPLICATION
2 Chronicles 16:9
What does God see when He examines my heart?
Can I make the commitment this morning that says, "My number one desire is to have a heart after God?"
Sunday May 03, 2020
Sunday May 03, 2020
CROSSROADS FELLOWSHIP
"It's Really Up To You"
A Life That Counts - Part 1
Hebrews 3:5
May 3, 2020
"Now Moses was faithful in all God's house as a servant, to testify to the things that were to be spoken later,"
Hebrews 3:5 ESV
Hebrews 11:23-27
Moses Settled Four Key Issues:
- The issue of___________: Who am I?
- The issue of___________: What will I do with my life?
- The issue of___________: What is really most important?
- The issue of__________: How much am I willing to commit?
The Foundation for Personal Success
1. Discover what God made me________. Heb. 11:24; Rom. 8:28
2. Accept ________________for my life. Heb. 11:25
Three Facts of Life:
- I can't live off other's___________________.
- I can't blame others for the_______________.
- No one can ruin my life __________________.
3. Establish a _____________for my life. Heb. 11:26
The World's Value System:
- Power/prestige v. 24
- Pleasure v. 25
- Possessions v. 26
Luke 16:13
Moses' Value System:
- God's __________is more valuable than popularity. Heb. 11:24
- ____________are more valuable than pleasures. Heb. 11:25
- God's _________is more valuable than possessions. Heb. 11:26a; Luke 12:15;
Heb. 11:26b
Your values are determined by your vision!
4. Never take my eyes off_____________. Heb. 11:27
Heb. 12:1-2
LIFE APPLICATION
What are you living for?
Who are you living for?
What are you going to do with the rest of your days on this earth?
....It's really up to you!
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
CROSSROADS FELLOWSHIP
"What is Right and What is Wrong?"
Proverbs 2:1-5, 9
April 26, 2020
"Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity and every good course." Prov. 2:9 NAS
Three Moral Questions that Determine the Life I Live:
1. What will be my authority for choosing right and wrong?
a. The ____________authority: "Everyone says..." Ex. 23:2; Rom. 12:2
b. The __________ authority: "I say..." Jer. 17:9; Prov. 14:12; Isa. 55:8
c. The _________authority: "God says..." Jude 1:25; 2 Tim. 3:16
2. What does the Bible say about right and wrong?
a. Genesis tell us:________we came to know right and wrong. Gen. 2:16-17
b. Proverbs tells us: the potential________of knowing right from wrong.
The positive potential...Prov. 13:6, 9
The negative potential...Prov. 28:18; Prov. 28:2
c. Romans tells us: our _____________to know right and wrong. Rom. 2:12; Rom. 14:23
d. Hebrews and James tell us: how we___________ right and wrong. Heb. 5:14; Heb. 5:13; James 4:11
3. How will I respond to right and wrong?
As followers of Christ we each are to be...
a. A __________to society. Zech. 1:3
b. A__________to sinners. 2 Cor. 5:20
c A___________to saints. Gal. 6:1
d. A___________ in need of God's strength. Phil. 1:10
LIFE APPLICATION
GROWTH WORK
1. Where do I need to make a stand for the truth?
2. To whom can I show the forgiving and restoring power of Christ?
3. What believer needs my help in their struggle with sin.
4. Where do I need God to purify me right now?
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
CROSSROADS FELLOWSHIP
“No Compromise”
Hebrews 11: 24-29 Exodus 8, 10, 12, 14
April 19, 2020
“By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasure of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward . By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the Destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them. By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned.” Hebrews 11:24-29 ESV
The Results of No Compromise
A. A decision regarding the practice of sin: Heb. 11:27
1. A decision regarding______________. Ex. 8:25
2. A decision regarding______________. Ex. 8:28; Ex. 11:7
3. A decision regarding_______________. Ex. 10:8-9; Acts 16:31; Josh. 24:15
4. A decision regarding______________. Ex. 10:24-26
B. A deliverance regarding the pollution of sin: Heb. 11:28
Acts 20:21 1 Cor. 5:8
1. The lamb was a___________ lamb. Ex. 12:5; John 8:46
2. The lamb was a___________ lamb. Ex. 12:6; Gal. 4:4-5; John 8:56; Gen. 22:8
3. The lamb was a ____________lamb. Ex. 12:7, 13; 1 John 1:7; Heb. 9:22
4. The lamb ____________lamb. Ex. 12:8; Col. 1:27
C. A demonstration regarding victory over sin. Heb. 11:29
Ex. 14:18 Ex. 14:22 Ex. 14:29 Eph. 1:19
THE POWER HE GIVES…
1. Power to_______. Phil. 4:13
2. Power to_______________. Isa. 40:28-31
3. Power to___________. Phil. 2:13
LIFE APPLICATION
We compromise when we focus on shadows rather than substance.
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
CROSSROADS FELLOWSHIP
"Suppose There Had Been No Easter"
1 Corinthians 15:14
April 12, 2020
"And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is vain." 1 Corinthians 15:14 ESV
IF CHRIST HAS NOT BEEN RAISED...
1. Then we have nothing to _________________.
1 Cor. 15:14 1 Cor. 15:1, 3-4
2. Then we have nothing to _________________.
1 Cor. 15:14 Rom. 10:9 Rom. 1:4
3. Then the Apostles would all be _____________.
1 Cor. 15:15
4. Then sin has never been __________________.
1 Cor. 15:17 Rom. 4:25
5. Then death has _________________________.
1 Cor. 15:18 1 Thess. 4:16-17
6. Then the future is _______________________.
1 Cor. 15:19
LIFE APPLICATION
HE IS NOT IN THAT TOMB...CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD!
1 Cor. 15:20
Because Christ is risen from the dead...
Preaching has _________________!
Faith is ______________________!
The disciples are _______________!
Sin has been _________________!
Death has been ________________!
The future is __________________!
Jesus is alive! Jesus is alive! Jesus is alive!
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
CROSSROADS FELLOWSHIP
"When Life Is Not Like I Planned"
Psalm 44:23-26
April 5, 2020
“Awake! Why are you sleeping, O Lord? Rouse yourself! Do not reject us forever! Why do you hide your face? Why do you forget our affliction and oppression? Psalm 44:23-24 ESV
God's word to me when life doesn't work out as I planned:
1. God says, "Let me be __________."
God is in control and __________what He _______ into my life. Prov. 19:21; Dan. 4:35
Pain and difficulty are a reality but not always the result of ______ or lack of faith.
James 1:2-3; John 9:3
God is not obligated to ________ Himself to me. 1 Cor. 13:12
2. God says _________ me. Heb. 11:13
Test of Faith. Ps. 105:19
Crisis of Faith. Josh. 5, 6
Offense of Faith. Matt. 11
I am Learning…
A. Trust is a _________ I make. Job 13:15
B. I must keep my eye on ____________. 2 Cor. 4:17-18; 1 Peter 2:11
C. The more I get to _______ my father the more I _________him. Psalm 34:18
D. I can let God use my pain to demonstrate His ___________. 2 Cor. 12:9-10
LIFE APPLICATION
Will you let God be God?
Will you trust Him?
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
Sunday Mar 29, 2020
CROSSROADS FELLOWSHIP
“Teachable in the Spirit“
Luke 4:18-19
March 29, 2020
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim the good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Luke 4:18-19 ESV
BACKGROUND
- The Father’s ______________. Luke 3:22 ESV
- The Holy Spirit’s ___________. Luke 4:1 ESV
- The Devil’s ________________. Luke 4:3 ESV
Personal Application to the Devil’s Temptation:
- When God speaks to you the Devil will _____________ you.
- The Devil usually tempts God’s children from a _____________ perspective.
When the Prophet Comes Home:
- Jesus’ ___________. Luke 4:14-22 ESV
- The _________. Hearing in our frame of reference.
- The __________. Luke 4:23-27 ESV
- The people’s __________. Luke 4:28-29 ESV
LIFE APPLICATION
It is your response to truth that either invites or rejects God.
Ps. 57:10 NKJ
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
Sunday Mar 22, 2020
CROSSROADS FELLOWSHIP
"Why Doesn't God Do Something?"
March 22, 2020
"O LORD, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear? Or cry to you "'Violence!'" and you will not save? Why do you make me see iniquity, and why do you idly look at wrong? Destruction and violence are before me; strife and contention arise." Habakkuk 1:2-3 ESV
1. A perplexing_______________.
God's__________________. Hab. 1:2
God's________________. Hab. 1:3 Jer. 8:12
God's____________. Hab. 1:5-6 Hab. 1:12-13
2. A proper________________. Hab. 2:1
God shows Habakkuk three things:
The trustworthiness of____________. Hab. 2:2-3
The judgment of the______________. Hab. 2:5-6
The reign of the________________. Hab. 2:14
3. A profound_________________. Hab. 3:1
Real praise comes out of_______________.
Hab. 3:3-4 Hab. 3:9 Hab. 3:13 Hab. 2:20
Real praise recognizes__________. Hab. 3:16
Real praise ends in ___________. Hab. 3:17-19
LIFE APPLICATION
Where is your joy?
Ps. 56:11 Ps. 46:1-2
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
Sunday Mar 15, 2020
"The Secret of Contentment"
Building Life on God's Values - Part 10
Exodus 20:17
March 15, 2020
"You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, or his male servant; or his female servant or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is your neighbor's." Exodus 20:17 ESV
The definition of "covet": the _____________ desire to acquire.
A. The effect of always wanting more....
1. __________. Prov. 23:4
2. __________. Eccl. 5:11
3. __________. Eccl. 5:12
4. __________. James 4:1
5. ________________. Eccl. 5:10
The antidote to covetousness is _________________.
Phil 4:12
B. The secret to contentment.....
1. _____________ comparing myself to others.
2 Cor. 10:12; 1 Tim. 6:9
2. __________ in what I do have. Eccl. 5:19; Eccl. 6:9
3. ___________ what I have to help others.
1 Tim. 6:17-19
Don't become _________ of your wealth.
Don't put your trust in your __________.
Use your money to do __________.
Give ___________.
Acts 20:35
4. ___________ on what's going to last. 2 Cor. 4:18
LIFE APPLICATION
Luke 12:15
Why in the world did God make me?
Why am I here?
What does He want to do with my life?
Where am I going when I die?
1 John 5:11-12
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
Sunday Mar 08, 2020
"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" Exodus 20:16 ESV
A. The Problem of Dishonesty
Dishonesty is promoted in our culture.
Dishonesty is present in our ___
Dishonesty is part of our spiritual _____
B. The Types and Motives for My Lies
The Cruel lie
The Cowardly lie
The Conceited lie
The Calculated lie
The Convenient lie
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