The Crossing Fellowship
God, just tell me part 1
Big decisions. Unclear answers. Ever wish someone would just tell you what to do? In our series, God, Just Tell Me, we’ll learn how to find clarity, confidence, and direction—even when life feels anything but certain.
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The Family Life Center
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Sunday 11:00 AM
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▸I know That I know - The Belonging Co
▸Come Lord Jesus (Even So Come) - Kristian Stanfill
▸Christ In Me - Life.Church Worship
▸Come Lord Jesus (Even So Come) - Kristian Stanfill
▸Christ In Me - Life.Church Worship
Today's Message
God, just tell me part 1
➖Discovering God's will for your life➖
God, just tell me part 1
➖Discovering God's will for your life➖
Knowing God's WILL starts with knowing God's HEART
FOUR ASPECTS OF GOD'S WILL
▸ God's sovereign will
▸ God's moral will
▸ God's permissive will
▸ God's personal will
▸ God's sovereign will
▸ God's moral will
▸ God's permissive will
▸ God's personal will
God's sovereign will:
His unstoppable, unchangeable plan that directs all things toward His purpose.
His unstoppable, unchangeable plan that directs all things toward His purpose.
God's moral will:
The timeless truths revealed in His Word for how we live.
The timeless truths revealed in His Word for how we live.
God's permissive will:
The freedom God has given us to make choices, even when they're not perfect.
The freedom God has given us to make choices, even when they're not perfect.
God's personal will:
God's unique, specific calling for you.
God's unique, specific calling for you.
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You have decided to dedicate your life to following Jesus! Congratulations! We want to be the first ones to celebrate and welcome you to the family! You may be wondering; what's next? Here's some next steps to take!
◼︎Tell someone!
We would love to provide you with some guidance on this new journey!
For a new believer's guide, please send an email to jphillips@thecrossingfellowship.com
or send a text to: 1-833-241-1997
◼︎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
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◼︎Tell someone!
We would love to provide you with some guidance on this new journey!
For a new believer's guide, please send an email to jphillips@thecrossingfellowship.com
or send a text to: 1-833-241-1997
◼︎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:
- There are four aspects to God's will
1️⃣ His sovereign will
2️⃣ His moral will
3️⃣ His permissive will
4️⃣ His personal will
- In order to know God's will, we must start by knowing God's heart
- There are four aspects to God's will
1️⃣ His sovereign will
2️⃣ His moral will
3️⃣ His permissive will
4️⃣ His personal will
- In order to know God's will, we must start by knowing God's heart
God’s Word changes us when we talk about it and live it out.
⬇️⬇️⬇️ These questions are here to guide you—whether you’re reflecting alone, sharing in your life group, or discussing as a family.
⬇️⬇️⬇️ These questions are here to guide you—whether you’re reflecting alone, sharing in your life group, or discussing as a family.
Quick-Talk:
- What did you think of the message?
- Was there anything you disagreed with?
- What stood out or resonated with you?
- How can you live in light of this truth?
- What did you think of the message?
- Was there anything you disagreed with?
- What stood out or resonated with you?
- How can you live in light of this truth?
Start-Talking:
- What is one practical way that you can know God's heart?
- If you could learn more about one aspect of God, what would you choose?
- How did this message impact how you view and understand God's will? Was there anything challenging or surprising that you learned?
- What is one practical way that you can know God's heart?
- If you could learn more about one aspect of God, what would you choose?
- How did this message impact how you view and understand God's will? Was there anything challenging or surprising that you learned?
Verse-Talk
Read 1 Corinthians 10:23
- What are some things that help your walk with God?
- What things might hinder it?
- Why do you think God allows us free will?
Read 1 Corinthians 10:23
- What are some things that help your walk with God?
- What things might hinder it?
- Why do you think God allows us free will?
Share-talk:
- Look at the four aspects of God's will. Which one is easiest for you, and which one is the most difficult? Talk about your answers together.
- Share any areas of your life where you're especially seeking God's will. How will you seek His heart and His goodness in the waiting or uncertainty?
- Look at the four aspects of God's will. Which one is easiest for you, and which one is the most difficult? Talk about your answers together.
- Share any areas of your life where you're especially seeking God's will. How will you seek His heart and His goodness in the waiting or uncertainty?
🦶Action-Steps:
- Spend time getting to know God more deeply this week. Share how you're doing this with your group.
- Pick one of the four aspects of God's will that you struggle with. Look up verses that talk about it this week, and spend some time in prayer through what God says in His Word. (Sources: Gotquestions.org, blueletterbible.org, Biblestudytools.com)
- Go through the Bible plan below on your own or with your group this week.
- Spend time getting to know God more deeply this week. Share how you're doing this with your group.
- Pick one of the four aspects of God's will that you struggle with. Look up verses that talk about it this week, and spend some time in prayer through what God says in His Word. (Sources: Gotquestions.org, blueletterbible.org, Biblestudytools.com)
- Go through the Bible plan below on your own or with your group this week.
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 you in your decisions.
Proverbs 19:21 NIV
"Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails."
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 you in your decisions.
Proverbs 19:21 NIV
"Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails."
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