The Crossing Fellowship
Radical Like Jesus 1
1 John 2:6 says, "Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did." In this series, we will look at how we can "live as Jesus did", and pursue discipleship and evangelism. Are you ready to live radically?
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The Family Life Center
1610 8th St, Gothenburg, NE 69138, USA
Sunday 11:00 AM
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🎶 Songs from service
Good Good Father - Chris Tomlin
King of My Heart - John Mark McMillan
Come Thou Fount - Robert Robinson
King of My Heart - John Mark McMillan
Come Thou Fount - Robert Robinson
Today's Message
Radical Like Jesus part 1
➖What it takes ➖
Radical Like Jesus part 1
➖What it takes ➖
1 John 2:5b-6 NIV
"...This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did."
"...This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did."
Romans 12:1a NIV
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice..."
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice..."
Romans 12:1a,b NIV
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—"
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—"
Romans 12:2a NIV
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world,..."
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world,..."
Romans 12:2a,b NIV
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..."
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind..."
"God doesn't want something from us, He simply wants us."
- C.S. Lewis
- C.S. Lewis
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◼︎Read your Bible
God's Word provides direction and instruction for living the life that He created us to live. Need help finding where to start? Check out this plan on the YouVersion Bible App
(https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/21482)
◼︎Begin talking to God through prayer
Prayer is just a conversation with God. Tell Him your hurts, struggles, good things, bad things, concerns, etc... He want's to hear it ALL!
◼︎Connect with a life group
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For a new believer's guide, please send an email to jphillips@thecrossingfellowship.com
◼︎Tell someone!
Please connect with us and let us celebrate with you! We would love to provide you with some guidance on this new journey!
Send us an email at jphillips@thecrossingfellowship.com
◼︎Read your Bible
God's Word provides direction and instruction for living the life that He created us to live. Need help finding where to start? Check out this plan on the YouVersion Bible App
(https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/21482)
◼︎Begin talking to God through prayer
Prayer is just a conversation with God. Tell Him your hurts, struggles, good things, bad things, concerns, etc... He want's to hear it ALL!
◼︎Connect with a life group
Life is hard. Why make it harder by trying to navigate it on your own? Connect with others to help you along your way.
Click here to find a group
https://bit.ly/3bb9BTb
Message Summary:
- If we claim to be in Jesus, we are called to live like Jesus (1 John 2:6)
- Living like Jesus takes offering ourselves as a living sacrifice (Rom. 12:1-2)
- The pressures of this world try to conform us into the image of this world, which rejects God
- Through renewing our mind, we are able to see what God's will is for us; total surrender to Him.
- If we claim to be in Jesus, we are called to live like Jesus (1 John 2:6)
- Living like Jesus takes offering ourselves as a living sacrifice (Rom. 12:1-2)
- The pressures of this world try to conform us into the image of this world, which rejects God
- Through renewing our mind, we are able to see what God's will is for us; total surrender to Him.
Talk it over: (discussion questions)
Take the message to the next level and talk about it practically in your life!
Contemplate these questions on your own, connect with a life group, or talk about them as a family!
- What did you think of the message?
- Was there anything you disagreed with?
- What stood out or resonated with you?
Take the message to the next level and talk about it practically in your life!
Contemplate these questions on your own, connect with a life group, or talk about them as a family!
- What did you think of the message?
- Was there anything you disagreed with?
- What stood out or resonated with you?
New-Talk: (Questions from today's message)
- 1 John 2:6 says "Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did." What do you think it looks like to "live as Jesus did"?
- What is an area that you like to be in control of? (i.e. driving, dishes, etc.) Why do you think that is?
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- 1 John 2:6 says "Whoever claims to live in Him must live as Jesus did." What do you think it looks like to "live as Jesus did"?
- What is an area that you like to be in control of? (i.e. driving, dishes, etc.) Why do you think that is?
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Verse-Talk:
Read Romans 12:1-2
- Why do you think Paul was urging believers to live this way?
- Why is it difficult to be fully surrendered to God?
- What are the differences between living a conformed life, and a transformed life?
- How are you actively renewing your mind?
Read Romans 12:1-2
- Why do you think Paul was urging believers to live this way?
- Why is it difficult to be fully surrendered to God?
- What are the differences between living a conformed life, and a transformed life?
- How are you actively renewing your mind?
Share-Talk:
- Do you find yourself living more "holy" (set apart) or more "conformed"? Are there specific areas where you struggle to live holy?
- What is keeping you from living fully surrendered to God? What are you not willing to surrender? Why?
- Do you want to live radically like Jesus? Why or why not?
- Do you find yourself living more "holy" (set apart) or more "conformed"? Are there specific areas where you struggle to live holy?
- What is keeping you from living fully surrendered to God? What are you not willing to surrender? Why?
- Do you want to live radically like Jesus? Why or why not?
🦶Action-Steps:
- Identify the area(s) that you are fighting control and share them with your group this week
- Pray for one another now, and throughout the week, for you to surrender to God, specifically in the areas that you mentioned.
- Go through the Bible plan below together as a group.
- Identify the area(s) that you are fighting control and share them with your group this week
- Pray for one another now, and throughout the week, for you to surrender to God, specifically in the areas that you mentioned.
- Go through the Bible plan below together as a group.
Memory Verse: 📖
As a church, we want to hide the Word of God in our hearts and keep His wisdom on our minds. Consider memorizing this verse to help lead and guide us in our decisions.
1 John 2:5b-6 NIV
"This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did."
As a church, we want to hide the Word of God in our hearts and keep His wisdom on our minds. Consider memorizing this verse to help lead and guide us in our decisions.
1 John 2:5b-6 NIV
"This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did."
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