The Crossing Fellowship
Christian-ish Part 3
Lots of people identify as Christians—about one-third of the world, in fact. But calling ourselves Christians and actually following Jesus can be two different things. Without even realizing it, we can slip into a faith that’s more about appearances than about a life-changing relationship with Christ. This series challenges people to confront how they may be practicing a compromised version of Christianity: one in which comfort, convenience, or cultural norms overshadow true faith, obedience, and transformation. Each week, we’ll tackle a different way this can show up in our lives and explore what it looks like to move from shallow faith to a deeper, more committed relationship with Jesus.
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The Family Life Center
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Sunday 11:00 AM
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We believe that spiritual growth happens when we live a life in rhythm of hearing God's Word and following His instruction. There are five key areas of this that we believe are crucial for spiritual growth in the life of a believer. Those areas are: Know God, Follow christ, Live Connected, Serve Others, Make Disciples.
For each of these rhythms, we developed 5 questions to help us gauge and focus on living in rhythm with God and His Word. Consider asking yourself these questions daily.
▸ Did I spend time today in God's Word? What did I learn?
▸ Did I take a step of faith today - whether big or small?
▸ Who did I strengthen or support today?
▸ What need did I meet today?
▸ Who did I point toward Jesus today?
For each of these rhythms, we developed 5 questions to help us gauge and focus on living in rhythm with God and His Word. Consider asking yourself these questions daily.
▸ Did I spend time today in God's Word? What did I learn?
▸ Did I take a step of faith today - whether big or small?
▸ Who did I strengthen or support today?
▸ What need did I meet today?
▸ Who did I point toward Jesus today?
🎶 Songs from service
▸ Up And Alive - Luke Hellebronth
▸ This I Believe - Hillsong Worship
▸ Firm Foundation (He Won't) - Cody Carnes
▸ This I Believe - Hillsong Worship
▸ Firm Foundation (He Won't) - Cody Carnes
❓Discussion Questions / Action Steps 🦶
MESSAGE SUMMARY:
▸ We are designed to be fulfilled/satisfied by God
▸ When we seek fulfillment outside of God, it is called idolatry
▸ True fulfillment and lasting joy are found when God is no longer just a part of our life, but The One that we seek first.
❓Quick-Talk: (if you only have a few minutes)
▸ 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:
▸ When you hear the word "idolatry", what's the first thing that comes to your mind?
▸ Why do you think the Bible warns God's people about idols repeatedly?
▸ What do you think about the truth that God is a jealous God? How does that make you feel knowing of His righteous jealousy?
❓Verse-Talk:
Read John 4:13-14
▸ What stands out to you in these verses?
▸ Where have you seen the "unquenchable thirst" Jesus describes in your own life?
❓Share-talk:
▸ When life is hard, what are you most tempted to rely on for comfort, identity, or worth before you turn to God?
▸ How does understanding that our hearts belong to God change the way we think about idolatry?
▸ What is something that you need to re-evaluate in your life and test to see if it is a proper passion, or an idol?
🦶Action-Steps:
▸ Spend some time in prayer asking God to show you some of the things that might be idols in your life. Be honest and listen to Him.
▸ What does God want you to let go of this week?
▸ What can you do practically to seek God first this week?
▸ Write your answers to the first 3 questions down and then connect with one person in your group this week, Share with them your answer and pray for one another.
▸ Who is one person in your life that might need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ? Name them, pray for them, and connect with them.
▸ 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.
Matthew 6:33 ESV
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you"
▸ We are designed to be fulfilled/satisfied by God
▸ When we seek fulfillment outside of God, it is called idolatry
▸ True fulfillment and lasting joy are found when God is no longer just a part of our life, but The One that we seek first.
❓Quick-Talk: (if you only have a few minutes)
▸ 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:
▸ When you hear the word "idolatry", what's the first thing that comes to your mind?
▸ Why do you think the Bible warns God's people about idols repeatedly?
▸ What do you think about the truth that God is a jealous God? How does that make you feel knowing of His righteous jealousy?
❓Verse-Talk:
Read John 4:13-14
▸ What stands out to you in these verses?
▸ Where have you seen the "unquenchable thirst" Jesus describes in your own life?
❓Share-talk:
▸ When life is hard, what are you most tempted to rely on for comfort, identity, or worth before you turn to God?
▸ How does understanding that our hearts belong to God change the way we think about idolatry?
▸ What is something that you need to re-evaluate in your life and test to see if it is a proper passion, or an idol?
🦶Action-Steps:
▸ Spend some time in prayer asking God to show you some of the things that might be idols in your life. Be honest and listen to Him.
▸ What does God want you to let go of this week?
▸ What can you do practically to seek God first this week?
▸ Write your answers to the first 3 questions down and then connect with one person in your group this week, Share with them your answer and pray for one another.
▸ Who is one person in your life that might need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ? Name them, pray for them, and connect with them.
▸ 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.
Matthew 6:33 ESV
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you"
⬇️ This week's message ⬇️
Christian-ish (Part 3)
➖ What is your life all about? ➖
Christian-ish (Part 3)
➖ What is your life all about? ➖
Hebrew word ▸ "Qanna" → Jealousy of God
Hebrew word ▸ "Qana" → Jealousy of man
Hebrew word ▸ "Qana" → Jealousy of man
Psalm 16:4a NIV
"Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more."
"Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more."
How do I know if I have an appropriate passion or an idol?
▸ Does this lead me closer to God or distract me from God?
▸ Do I rely on this more than God for comfort, identity, or worth?
▸ Does this lead me closer to God or distract me from God?
▸ Do I rely on this more than God for comfort, identity, or worth?
Trusted in Christ? Tap here!
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 celebrate with you and provide you with some guidance on this new journey!
For a new believer's guide, grab the communication card in front of you and fill it out, or 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
◼︎Tell someone!
We would love to celebrate with you and provide you with some guidance on this new journey!
For a new believer's guide, grab the communication card in front of you and fill it out, or 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
📺 Watch On Demand
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