CrossWinds Church - Spencer
Sunday morning worship at 9 a.m. online at spencer.crosswinds.tv/live
Philippians 1:27 ESV
Only = Just One Thing
Your Manner of Life = live as citizens
Philippians 3:20 ESV
How do we live as citizens of God’s kingdom?
1. Citizens of the kingdom stand in unity like soldiers.
Philippians 1:27 ESV
Stand Firm — Hold one’s ground while under attack.
One Spirit — In Unity Together
Philippians 4:2-3 ESV
Philippians 2:2-3 ESV
1 Corinthians 1:10 ESV
Ephesians 4:3 ESV
What causes disunity in the church?
1. Selfishness
Philippians 2:3 ESV
2. Undervaluing Unity
Psalm 133:1 ESV
2. Citizens of the kingdom work together like athletes on a team striving for a goal.
Philippians 1:27 ESV
Striving side by side — working together as a team for a goal.
What can we learn from these word pictures?
1. The Christian faith is a team faith, not exclusively an individual faith. We need one another.
2. Unity in the church is of greater value than my preferences in the church.
3. Unity can’t be maintained without a goal.
3. Citizens of the kingdom should not be frightened like a horse when facing opposition.
Philippians 1:28 ESV
Not frightened = Not startled like a horse
If ministry is effective, expect opposition.
1 Corinthians 16:8-9 ESV
2 Corinthians 2:15-16 ESV
4. Citizens of the kingdom that are united for the gospel give a two-way sign to the world.
Philippians 1:28 ESV
5. Citizens of the kingdom are sometimes privileged to not just believe in Christ but to suffer for the gospel like Christ.
Philippians 1:29-30 ESV
Colossians 1:24 ESV
Philippians 3:10 ESV
2 Timothy 3:12 ESV
Acts 5:41 ESV
How does God use suffering for the gospel for our good?
1. Suffering for the gospel gives us assurance we belong to Jesus. Philippians 1:28
2. Suffering for the gospel brings us closer to Jesus. Philippians 3:10
3. Suffering for gospel perfects our usefulness for Jesus. James 1
4. Suffering for gospel leads to eternal reward.
Matthew 5:12 ESV
Life Group Questions
1. What stuck out to you in the message?
2. What does it mean to live as a citizen of God’s kingdom, not just a citizen of our country?
3. Where is military language found in this passage? Why did Paul use it? How is the Christian life like a soldier in battle? See 1 Corinthians 16:13, Ephesians 6:11, 13 for examples of the same key word used in other verses. What can we learn about the Christian life from those verses?
4. Where in this passage is athletic language used? Why is the Christian life similar to a sports team? The same key athletic word is used in Jude 3. Can you find that word in that verse? What does Jude 3 teach us about the Christian life?
5. What does this passage teach us about suffering for sharing the gospel? Does this change what you expect to happen when you tell people about Jesus? Review and discuss section 5 of the sermon handout. What did you learn? How will you apply it to your life?
Offices Closed for Memorial Day
In observance of Memorial Day, our church offices will be closed Monday, May 25th.
Missionary Booklets
Our 2020 Missionary Booklets are finished! If you would like a booklet about the missionaries supported by CrossWinds, please contact the church office here. Booklets will be mailed out this week to those on the Missionary Updates group in Realm or those that contact us.
Realm: We have a group that gets updates from our missionaries. If you want to be part of the group please request to join the group "Missionary Update" in Realm or contact the office.
CWU Week Night Study
Tuesday, May 26 | 8:30 p.m. | Via Zoom
This week will be the last week of this study. If you want a book or would like a copy of the study please contact the CrossWinds church offices or Pastor Chris at chris@crosswinds.tv. Suggested $5 free will offering for each book.
Quick Connect Prayer Meeting
Wednesday, May 27 | 7 p.m. | Via Zoom
We have changed prayer meeting from Thursday night at 7:00 to Wednesday night at 7:00 and calling it the quick connect prayer meeting. We are limiting it to 30 minutes. If you can't join us on Zoom, we are asking you to set an alarm on your phone for 7:00 PM on Wednesday to take 5 minutes to pray by yourself for God's grace upon our nation and for the progress of the gospel. If it helps you remember, 7:00 PM in military time is 19:00 hours, which goes with COVID-19.
LOCAL NEEDS
Upper Des Moines: Diapers, baby wipes, pull-ups, non-perishable food items, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and soap.
Drop off: Box in front of CrossWinds Church in Spencer
Cherish Center: Toiletry items, cleaning supplies, baby supplies, meat locker donations, gift cards, and monetary gifts.
Drop Off: Place it next to the box in front of the church and label it Cherish Center.
Grand Avenue Community Outreach: Ground hamburger
Drop Off: Deliver to Grand Ave Outreach West door from 1-7 p.m. on Mondays & Thursdays. Contact Kim Robertson at 712-580-4732.