Crossroads 2009

Series: “CHRISTMAS WITH GRACE” Part 3: “THE MOST EXPENSIVE GIFT” 34"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34 (NIV) 35By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." John 13:35 (NIV) Grace is very _______________________________! Ephesians 2:4-7 (NIV) Grace always requires a _______________________! Romans 8:12-13 (NIV), Romans 5:8 (NIV) Note: Drama and portions of message taken from parts 3 and 4 of Andy Stanley’s series entitled “Christmas With Grace” available from North Point Community Church

Series: “CHRISTMAS WITH GRACE” Part 2: “HERE AND BACK AGAIN”

Series: “CHRISTMAS WITH GRACE” Part 1: “SOMETHING’S MISSING” When God sent His Son into the world, he sent us the ____________________ ____________________ John 1:14 (NIV), John 1:15 (NIV), John 1:16 (NIV), John 1:17 (NIV) Once Jesus determined what we ________________, He offered the exact ________________________ John 1:18 (NIV) The missing ingredient is _______________________ The Big Idea: At Christmas, God gave us what we deserved the _________and needed the ___________: _________ 2 Questions to Work Through: 1. Is it difficult for you to imagine God as a __________? If so…………_________________________? 2. In your life, in which _______________ is it most _____________for you to extend _______________? If so…………_________________________?

Title: "CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF A DIFFERENT KIND"

Series: “LIVING FREE: A STUDY OF GALATIANS” Part 10: “WHAT’S THE BIG DIFFERENCE?” Galatians 6:11 (NIV), Galatians 6:12 (NIV) True Spirit-led Christianity: Is NOT about: ___________________ ______________________ at all costs IS about: Expecting and ___________ ____________ for Christ John 15:20a (NIV), Galatians 6:13 (NIV) Is NOT about: _________in _______________ or our achievements IS about: ______________________in the _______________ Galatians 6:14 (NIV), 1 Peter 2:24 (NIV), Galatians 6:15 (NIV) Is NOT about: _______________________adjustment IS about: _____________________________ transformation John 3:3 (NIV), 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV), Galatians 6:16-18 (NIV)

Series: LIVING FREE: A STUDY OF GALATIANS Part 9: “SPIRIT-LED SERVICE” Galatians 6:1 (NIV) Spirit-led Service is directed towards: 1. ________________who have ________________ Galatians 5:23 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NIV) 2. _______________who are __________________ Galatians 6:2 (NIV), Matthew 23:1-4 (NIV), Galatians 6:3-5 (NIV) 3. The ___________________-_________________ Galatians 6:6 (NIV), Galatians 6:7-8 (NIV), Galatians 6:9-10 (NIV) 4. ______________ ______________________!!

Series: LIVING FREE: A STUDY OF GALATIANS Part 8: "SPIRIT-LED LIVING" John 14:15-17 (NIV), Galatians 5:13-14 (NIV) Spirit-led Living yields……. 1. ___________________in ___________________ Romans 12:1 (NIV), Galatians 5:16-18 (NIV) 2. _____________over _______________ in your life Galatians 5:19-21 (NIV), Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV), John 15:16a (NIV) 3. _____________that impacts your _____________ Galatians 5:24-26 (NIV)

Series: LIVING FREE: A STUDY OF GALATIANS Part 7: "LIVING IN THE FREEDOM OF FAITH ALONE" Remember Paul’s Proclamations of Freedom vs 1; Gal. 5:1 (NIV) 1. It is for ______________ that Christ has set us free. 2. Don’t allow yourself to be burdened by the __________of slavery Heed the Precautions of Living under the Law vs 2-4; Gal. 5:2-4 (NIV) 1. Christ will be of _______ __________ to you at all. 2. You will be ____________ to the ___________ law. 3. You will be ________________ from Christ. 4. You will fall out of the ________ of God’s ________. Live Your Life with these Perspectives vs 5-6; Gal. 5:5-6 (NIV) 1. Look forward to being ________________(by faith, through the Spirit, in hope). 2. The only thing that counts is _________ __________ _______________ ______________! Beware of the “Persuaders” vs 7-12; Gal. 5:7-12 (NIV) 1. They will get you off track and keep you from obeying the truth. 2. They are from ______________. 3. They work in a like ____________ in dough. 4. They will ______ you if you are “preaching” the cross. 5. They are worthy of righteous anger. Live Your Life with the right Priorities vs 13-15; Gal. 5:13-15 (NIV) 1. Your freedom in Christ is not a ____________ to sin. 2. ______________ one another in love. 3. Love others as ______ _________ yourself.

Series: LIVING FREE: A STUDY OF GALATIANS Part 6: “CHILDREN OF THE KING" Galatians 3:26-27 (NIV), Galatians 4:1-3 (NIV), Galatians 4:4-5 (NIV) If you are a Christ follower, you are: 1. A ____________ or _______________of the King Galatians 4:6 (NIV), Galatians 3:28 (NIV) 2. _________with other ___________ of the King John 17:20-23 (NIV), Galatians 3:29 (NIV) 3. An ________________ to the _______________ Galatians 4:7 (NIV), Romans 8:17 (NIV), 1 Peter 3a & 4 (NIV)

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Series: LIVING FREE: A STUDY OF GALATIANS Part 3: “THE LAW AND THE PROMISE" Galatians 3:15-18 (NIV) 1. The Law cannot ___________________ the Promise 2. The Law is not ________________than the Promise Galatians 3:19-20 (NIV); Galatians 3:21-22 (NIV) 3. The Law is not _______ to the Promise, it is _______ Galatians 2:21 (NIV) Romans 7:12 (NIV); Romans 7:14 (NIV); Romans 7:16 (NIV) 4. The Law was given to __________us to __________ Galatians 3:23-24 (NIV); Galatians 3:24 (NASB); Romans 10:4 (NIV); Galatians 3:25 (NIV) *Outline follows much of Warren Wiersbe’s treatment of passage from “The Bible Exposition Commentary” – Volume 1

Series: LIVING FREE: A STUDY OF GALATIANS Part 3: “FREEDOM FROM LEGALISM" 1You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. Galatians 3:1 (NIV) I. Argument from Personal Experience (vs. 1-5) a. They experienced __________________ personally Galatians 3:2-4 (NIV) b. They received the _______________ of the ______________ __________________ Galatians 3:5 (NIV) c. They experienced miracles from __________________ the _____________________ Galatians 3:6-9 (NIV) Genesis 15:6 (NIV) Galatians 3:8 (NIV) I. Argument from Scripture (vs. 6-14) a. Abraham and OT believers were _________________by ____________________, not by the _________________ Galatians 3:10-12 (NIV) b. The Law brings a ______________________, not a __________________________ Deuteronomy 27:26a (NIV) Galatians 3:13-14 (NIV) Deuteronomy 21:22-23 (NIV) c. Christ ___________________ the _____________and provides the ________________ III.Why is religious legalism so appealing to us? a. Legalism appeals to the ____________________ b. Legalism can appear _______________ and ________________ c. Legalism allows us to ________________ ourselves with __________________ * Outline follows Warren Wiersbe’s treatment of passage from “The Bible Exposition Commentary” – Volume 1

Series: LIVING FREE: A STUDY OF GALATIANS Part 3: “YOU OWED, HE PAID" Galatians 2:11-14 (NIV) Galatians 2:15-16 (NIV) Paul’s Defense of the True Gospel We are ____________ only through ______________ in Jesus, not through what we ______________ Galatians 2:17-18 (NIV) How do YOU encounter God through the true Gospel? 1. Admit _________________________________ Romans 5:6 (NIV) 2. Receive ___________________________ and freedom from ___________________ Romans 8:1 (NIV) 3. Embrace your __________ ____________in Christ Galatians 2:19-20 (NIV) Galatians 2:21 (NIV) 4. Savor ________________________ Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV)

Series: LIVING FREE: A STUDY OF GALATIANS Part 2: FINDING FREEDOM FROM OUR CRITICS (audio is of lower quality due to technical problems) Context: What is happening in the book of Galatians? -The Apostle Paul is writing to churches in Galatia which he had helped start years earlier -Paul had taught the Galatians the Gospel message that salvation comes ONLY through faith in and surrender to Jesus Christ -False teachers in Galatia were teaching Paul was wrong and were denying his authority as an apostle -The false teachers taught that Gentiles (non-Jewish people) needed to be like the Jews and follow the Law of Moses and males needed to be circumcised before the Gentiles could become Christians. -Paul writes to the Galatians to refute the false teachers Galatians 1:10 (NIV) Paul found freedom from his critics because: 1.He didn’t seek _______________ ________________ above _____________________ 2.He preached _______________ message and followed _________________ call on his life Galatians 1:11-24 (NIV) 3.He let his ____________ ___________ speak loudly Galatians 2:1- 10 (NIV) 4.He let his _____________________ speak loudly

Series: LIVING FREE: A STUDY OF GALATIANS Part 1: “THE DANGER OF DECEPTION" An Introduction to the book of Galatians: Galatians 1:1-2a (NIV) Galatians 1:2b-5 (NIV) Galatians 1:6-7a (NIV) 1.Right ___________________ is a matter of ________________ and ______________________ 2.Right ______________________ can only flow from right ___________________ -See 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 for example of words of commendation to the Corinthian church 3.There is ____________ ___________________ other than the ___________________ of Jesus Christ John 14:6 (NIV) Galatians 1:7b-9 (NIV) 4.Be constantly on ________________ against _______________ __________________________ 2 Peter 2:1-2 (NIV) 2 Timothy 4:3-4 (NIV) Sermon Notes: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Series: LIFE @ 180 Part 8: “NOT IF, BUT WHEN" Matthew 5:10 (NIV) Matthew 5:11-12 (NIV) I.REALITY OF PERSECUTION 1.To be a ____________________ citizen is to ________________ a.________________________________ b.________________________________ c.________________________________ II.CAUSES OF PERSECUTION John 15:20a (NIV) 1.You get persecuted when you ____________________ more like ___________________ 2.You get persecuted when you _______________________________ 2 Timothy 3:12 (NIV) III.THE RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION 1.Consider the __________________________ Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) 2.Don’t _______________________________ Romans 12:17 & 19a (NLT) 3.Respond _____________________________ Romans 12:21 (NIV) Matthew 5:44 (NIV) 4.________________________________ Matthew 5:12a (NIV) A.It means ___________ can be seen in _________________ B.It means God can ____________________ you Acts 5:41 (NLT) C.It’s only ________________________________ 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 (NLT)

Series: LIFE @ 180 Part 7: “PASSING THE PEACE" Matthew 5:9 (TNIV) Peace – Introductory Comments: 1.Peace comes only from ____________________________ 2.The ___________________ of peace is _______________ Peacemakers – 3 Characteristics: 1.Peacemakers have made ______________________ with ______________ through _____________________ Colossians 1:19-20 (NIV) 2.Peacemakers lead ________________________ to make ___________________ with _______________ 2 Corinthians 5:18 (NIV) 2 Corinthians 5:19-20 (NIV) 3.Peacemakers make peace with __________________ and help _______________ make peace with _______________ Colossians 3:15 (NIV) Romans 12:18 (NIV) a.Peacemaking is not __________________________ Matthew 10:34-36 (NIV) b.Peacemaking is not _________________________ Matthew 5:23-24 (NIV) Matthew 18:15 (NIV) Sermon Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Series: LIFE @ 180 Part 6: “HEART CHECK UP" 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 (NIV) What is a pure heart? 1.A pure heart is always an ____________________ issue Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Luke 6:45 (NIV) 2.A pure heart means having pure _________________ and ____________________ Matthew 15:19-20a (NIV) Matthew 5:27-28 (NIV) 3.A pure heart is ________________________ focused on God Matthew 6:19-21 (NIV) Matthew 6:24a (NIV) How do we get a pure heart? 1.By turning to ___________________________ John 6:28-29 (NIV) 1 John 1:7 (NIV) 2.By pursuing ________________, not the _________________ James 4:4 (NIV) 3.By basking in the ________________________ Psalm 119:11 (NIV) Psalm 119:9 (NIV) What is the result of a pure heart? The pure in heart will __________________________

Series: LIFE @ 180 Part 5: “THE MERCIFUL" 7Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Matthew 5:7 (NIV) What does it mean to be Merciful? 1.________________ to anyone in need (responding to compassion) 2.______________________ empathy and pity…it is love in action 3.________________________ deserved punishment 4._____________________________ God’s love to those who have hurt us unjustly Elements Involved in Being Merciful 1.Mercy and ___________________ Mat 18:21-35 2.Mercy and ___________________ 3.Mercy and ___________________ 4.Mercy and ___________________ 5.Mercy and ___________________ The Result of Being Merciful: 1.Yields more _________________ from God (Mat 5:7b) 2.Develops your ___________________ ____________ of showing mercy (Rom. 12:8) 3.You become a _________________ to others 2 Cor. 1:3-4 4.Meets _________________________ needs 2 Tim. 2 24-25 What can I do to be more Merciful? 1.Pray for God to ______________ ______ ____ ______ ______________ that was extended to you 2.Pray for God to ________ ________ _________________ to be merciful… to spouse, siblings, other family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and total strangers! 3.Don’t ______________ ______ ________ ___________; you will be miserable 4.Be willing to _______________ ________ ________ ____________ sake (Phil 3:10; Rom. 8:17)

Series: LIFE @ 180 Part 4: “THIRST COME, THIRST SERVED" 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 (NIV) Characteristics of Righteousness: 1.It is ______________________________________ Romans 10:1-4 (NIV) 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NIV) 2.It is ______________________________________ Psalm 42:1-2 (NIV) 3.It is ______________________________________ Exodus 33:18b (NIV) Philippians 3:10 (NIV) 3 Questions to Ponder: 1.What are YOU ____________________ and ____________________ for? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2.What are you ________________ and __________________ to _______________________ your hunger and thirst? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3.What are you willing to ____________________ in your _____________________ _______________? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sermon Notes: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Series: LIFE @ 180 Part 2: “GLAD TO BE SAD” 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:3-4 (NIV) What is Mourning? _____________mourning over our ______________ Psalm 119:136 (NIV) 2 Corinthians 7:10 (NIV) How to Mourn: 1.Eliminate _______________________ to mourning a.__________________ b.____________________ Matthew 23:25 (NIV) c.____________________________________ Psalm 36:1-2 (NIV) d.____________________________________ Jeremiah 18:11-12 (NIV) 2.Study __________________ in Scripture 3.Pray for a ___________________________heart Psalm 51:16-17 (NIV) The Result of Mourning: Mourners are _______________________________ Isaiah 61:1a, 2b-3 (NIV) Sermon Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Series: LIFE @ 180 Part 1: “A GOOD KIND OF POVERTY” Matthew 4:23-25 (NIV) Matthew 5:1-2 (NIV) Matthew 5:3-10 (NIV) God’s Offer: _____________________________ 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit...Matthew 5:3a (NIV) —God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords…1 Timothy 6:15b (NIV) Our Poverty: Poor in Spirit =____________________ Humility is ___________________ to the Christian life Matthew 18:3-4 (NIV) Humility requires a recognition of our spiritual _______________and ________________ John 3:3 (NASB) Our Inheritance: The _________________of Heaven Sermon Notes: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Sermon Title: "In Dependance Day" John 15:5 (NIV) 3 Truths Regarding Dependence on God 1._______________________________from God invites ________________________from his blessings Psalm 33:12-17 (NIV) Psalm 33:18-19 (NIV) 2.Dependence goes hand in hand with your _______________ _________________________ Deuteronomy 31:12 (NIV) a.Fear of the Lord must be ___________________ by us b.Fear of the Lord must be ______________________ and _____________________ to our children Deuteronomy 31:13 (NIV) Psalm 33:20-22 (NIV) 3.Dependence is reasonable in light of God’s ______________ ____________________________ Sermon Notes: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________