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The Crossing Fellowship
Christian-ish part 5
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
1610 8th St, Gothenburg, NE 69138, USA
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
▸ Yes I Will - Vertical Worship
▸ Your Promises - Elevation Worship
▸ I Need Thee Every Hour - Reawaken Hymns
▸ Your Promises - Elevation Worship
▸ I Need Thee Every Hour - Reawaken Hymns
❓Discussion Questions / Action Steps 🦶
MESSAGE SUMMARY:
▸ There is an internal struggle between the flesh and the Spirit
▸ Christ has given us His Spirit so that we would bear fruit
▸ In order to bear fruit, we must abide in Christ. Keep in step with the Spirit.
❓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:
▸ What have you enjoyed about this series?
▸ Are you able to relate to Paul and his description of the internal struggle? (Read Romans 7:18-20)
▸ How does knowing that Paul experienced this same conflict change the way that you view your own struggle?
❓Verse-Talk:
Read Galatians 5:16-25
▸ What verses stand out to you?
▸ What listed works of the flesh are more socially acceptable today?
▸ Why do you think Paul contrasts "works of the flesh" with "fruit of the Spirit" instead of "Works of the Spirit"?
▸ What picture comes to mind when you read verse 25? "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit"
❓Share-talk:
▸ What are some ways that you've tried to produce spiritual fruit without staying connected to the vine?
▸ What usually keeps you from abiding?
▸ What is one practical step you can take to help you abide in Jesus this week?
🦶Action-Steps:
▸ Read John 15:1-8 this week. Pray and ask God to teach you how to abide in Him.
▸ Make a plan for how you will approach this week differently. How do you plan to abide?
▸ Be vulnerable. What is your internal struggle? Share with God how your flesh wants to live.
▸ Write your answers to the first three 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.
Galatians 5:25 NIV
"Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit"
▸ There is an internal struggle between the flesh and the Spirit
▸ Christ has given us His Spirit so that we would bear fruit
▸ In order to bear fruit, we must abide in Christ. Keep in step with the Spirit.
❓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:
▸ What have you enjoyed about this series?
▸ Are you able to relate to Paul and his description of the internal struggle? (Read Romans 7:18-20)
▸ How does knowing that Paul experienced this same conflict change the way that you view your own struggle?
❓Verse-Talk:
Read Galatians 5:16-25
▸ What verses stand out to you?
▸ What listed works of the flesh are more socially acceptable today?
▸ Why do you think Paul contrasts "works of the flesh" with "fruit of the Spirit" instead of "Works of the Spirit"?
▸ What picture comes to mind when you read verse 25? "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit"
❓Share-talk:
▸ What are some ways that you've tried to produce spiritual fruit without staying connected to the vine?
▸ What usually keeps you from abiding?
▸ What is one practical step you can take to help you abide in Jesus this week?
🦶Action-Steps:
▸ Read John 15:1-8 this week. Pray and ask God to teach you how to abide in Him.
▸ Make a plan for how you will approach this week differently. How do you plan to abide?
▸ Be vulnerable. What is your internal struggle? Share with God how your flesh wants to live.
▸ Write your answers to the first three 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.
Galatians 5:25 NIV
"Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit"
⬇️ This week's message ⬇️
Christian-ish (Part 5)
➖ The Internal Struggle ➖
Christian-ish (Part 5)
➖ The Internal Struggle ➖
The flesh reminds us of our constant need for God's grace and strength
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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 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/3bb9BTbYou 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/3bb9BTbYou 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
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