Crossroads Community Church
THE REAL KEY TO HEALTH | Crossroads | April 2, 2023
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119 N Broad St, Adrian, MI 49221, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Sunday 11:15 AM
THE REAL KEY TO HEALTH
Crossroads
April 2, 2023
Crossroads
April 2, 2023
L.L.Y.N.B.H.
If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails.
(1 Corinthians 13:1-8a) (NIV)
4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails.
(1 Corinthians 13:1-8a) (NIV)
L_______ L_______ Y_________ N_________ B_______ H_______!
Forgiveness is not about ______________________________.
It’s about _________________________________.
It’s about _________________________________.
Sometimes the ______________________________ can bring out
the ________________________.
the ________________________.
It’s unforgivable __________________________.
Talk It Over
1. Which part of this message was most impactful for you and why?
2. On a 1-10 scale, how functional (healthy) is your family? How did you
come up with your number?
3. Why do you think some of our biggest hurts often come from family?
4. Read Matthew 18:21-22. What do you think Jesus is trying to
communicate here?
5. Read 1 Corinthians 13:8. Share a time you felt like love failed you. How
can you still see God’s love at work?
6. Is anything keeping love and forgiveness from pouring out of your life?
7. Words are powerful. Who do you want to build up with words this week?
Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
Good Father, thank You for constantly accepting us back. Thank You for forgiving us first. Holy Spirit, we need Your strength to be able to forgive those who’ve hurt us. Give us the courage to go with Your love into our broken relationships. We pray this in Jesus’ incredible name. Amen!
Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
Is there anyone you need to ask forgiveness from? Ask God to show you and reach out this week.
Write a letter of forgiveness, whether you send it or not, to someone who’s hurt you badly. Then act on it.
Make a list of family, friends, and co-workers you can invite to join you for Easter @ Crossroads. Pray for them and then ask them.
(Grab some invite cards today)
1. Which part of this message was most impactful for you and why?
2. On a 1-10 scale, how functional (healthy) is your family? How did you
come up with your number?
3. Why do you think some of our biggest hurts often come from family?
4. Read Matthew 18:21-22. What do you think Jesus is trying to
communicate here?
5. Read 1 Corinthians 13:8. Share a time you felt like love failed you. How
can you still see God’s love at work?
6. Is anything keeping love and forgiveness from pouring out of your life?
7. Words are powerful. Who do you want to build up with words this week?
Start praying. Be bold and pray with power.
Good Father, thank You for constantly accepting us back. Thank You for forgiving us first. Holy Spirit, we need Your strength to be able to forgive those who’ve hurt us. Give us the courage to go with Your love into our broken relationships. We pray this in Jesus’ incredible name. Amen!
Start doing. Commit to a step and live it out this week.
Is there anyone you need to ask forgiveness from? Ask God to show you and reach out this week.
Write a letter of forgiveness, whether you send it or not, to someone who’s hurt you badly. Then act on it.
Make a list of family, friends, and co-workers you can invite to join you for Easter @ Crossroads. Pray for them and then ask them.
(Grab some invite cards today)