Crossroads Community Church of Sechelt

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand 30The apostlesgathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught.

14King Herod heard about this, for Jesus name had become well known. Some were saying,[b]John the Baptisthas been raised from the dead, and that is why miraculous powers are at work in him. 15Others said, He is Elijah. And still others claimed, He is a prophet,like one of the prophets of long ago. 16But when Herod heard this, he said, John, whom I beheaded, has been raised from the dead! 17For Herod himself had given orders to have John arrested, and he had him bound and put in prison.He did this because of Herodias, his brother Philips wife, whom he had married.18For John had been saying to Herod, It is not lawful for you to have your brothers wife.19So Herodias nursed a grudge against John and wanted to kill him. But she was not able to,20because Herod feared John and protected him, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man.When Herod heard John, he was greatly puzzled[c]; yet he liked to listen to him. 21Finally the opportune time came. On his birthday Herod gave a banquetfor his high officials and military commanders and the leading men of Galilee.22When the daughter of[d]Herodias came in and danced, she pleased Herod and his dinner guests. The king said to the girl, Ask me for anything you want, and Ill give it to you.23And he promised her with an oath, Whatever you ask I will give you, up to half my kingdom. 24She went out and said to her mother, What shall I ask for? The head of John the Baptist, she answered. 25At once the girl hurried in to the king with the request: I want you to give me right now the head of John the Baptist on a platter. 26The king was greatly distressed, but because of his oaths and his dinner guests, he did not want to refuse her.27So he immediately sent an executioner with orders to bring Johns head. The man went, beheaded John in the prison,28and brought back his head on a platter. He presented it to the girl, and she gave it to her mother.29On hearing of this, Johns disciples came and took his body and laid it in a tomb.

Calling the Twelve to him,he began to send them out two by twoand gave them authority over impure spirits.

Isaiah 43:1-5 New International Version 43But now, this is what theLordsayshe who createdyou, Jacob,he who formedyou, Israel:Do not fear, for I have redeemedyou;I have summoned you by name;you are mine.2When you pass through the waters,I will be with you;and when you pass through the rivers,they will not sweep over you.When you walk through the fire,you will not be burned;the flames will not set you ablaze.3For I am theLordyour God,the Holy Oneof Israel, your Savior;I give Egyptfor your ransom,Cush[a]and Sebain your stead.4Since you are precious and honoredin my sight,and because I loveyou,I will give people in exchange for you,nations in exchange for your life.5Do not be afraid,for I am with you;I will bring your childrenfrom the eastand gatheryou from the west.

I sought theLord,and he answered me;he deliveredme from all my fears.

sayto those with fearful hearts,Be strong, do not fear;your God will come,he will come with vengeance;with divine retributionhe will come to saveyou.

When anxietywas great within me,your consolationbrought me joy.

1After the death of Moses the servant of theLord,theLordsaid to Joshuason of Nun, Moses aide:2Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan Riverinto the landI am about to give to themto the Israelites.3I will give you every place where you set your foot,as I promised Moses.4Your territory will extend from the desert to Lebanon,and from the great river, the Euphratesall the Hittitecountryto the Mediterranean Sea in the west.5No one will be able to stand against youall the days of your life. As I was withMoses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsakeyou.6Be strongand courageous,because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestorsto give them. 7Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obeyall the lawmy servant Mosesgave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left,that you may be successful wherever you go.8Keep this Book of the Lawalways on your lips;meditateon it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.9Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid;do not be discouraged,for theLordyour God will be with you wherever you go.

John 14:27New International Version (NIV) 27Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubledand do not be afraid.

John 11:16New International Version (NIV) 16Then Thomas(also known as Didymus[a]) said to the rest of the disciples, Let us also go, that we may die with him. John 14:5New International Version (NIV) 5Thomassaid to him, Lord, we dont know where you are going, so how can we know the way?

Matthew 7:9-12The Passion Translation 9Do you know of any parent who would give his hungry child, who asked for food, a plate of rocks instead?10Or when asked for a piece of fish, what parent would offer his child a snake instead?11If you, imperfect as you are,[a]know how to lovingly take care of your children and give them whats best, how much more ready is your heavenly Father to give wonderful gifts[b]to those who ask him?

1 Peter 2:9New International Version (NIV) 9But you are a chosen people,a royal priesthood,a holy nation,Gods special possession,that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

Hebrews 12:1New International Version (NIV) 12Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us runwith perseverancethe race marked out for us,

John 8:47 New International Version (NIV) 47 Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.”

Matthew 6:16 New International Version (NIV) 16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.

7 Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits 12 They went out and preached that people should repent. 13 They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them.

John 6:5-6 The Message (MSG) 5-6 When Jesus looked out and saw that a large crowd had arrived, he said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread to feed these people?” He said this to stretch Philip’s faith. He already knew what he was going to do.

For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

Mark 6:4-6 New International Version (NIV) 4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” 5 He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 He was amazed at their lack of faith.

4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” 5 He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 He was amazed at their lack of faith.

Luke 19:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV) 8 Then Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, I give half of my goods to the poor; and if I have taken anything from anyone by false accusation, I restore fourfold.” 9 And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he also is a son of Abraham;

Matthew 6:33 New International Version (NIV) 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

The Just Live by Faith 2 Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the visionAnd make it plain on tablets,That he may run who reads it.

Psalm 98:1-2 New International Version (NIV)   1 Sing to the Lord a new song,    for he has done marvelous things;his right hand and his holy arm    have worked salvation for him.2 The Lord has made his salvation known    and revealed his righteousness to the nations.

Luke 2:14 New International Version (NIV) 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Luke 1:37 New King James Version (NKJV) 37 For with God nothing will be impossible.”

Haggai 2:7-9 New International Version (NIV) 7 I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all nations will come, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the Lord Almighty. 8 ‘The silver is mine and the gold is mine,’ declares the Lord Almighty. 9 ‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty.”

Hebrews 11:6 New International Version (NIV) 6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Jesus Walks on Water 22 As soon as the people were fed, Jesus told his disciples to get into their boat and to go to the other side of the lake while he stayed behind to dismiss the people. 23 After the crowds dispersed, Jesus went up into the hills to pray. And as night fell he was there praying alone with God. 24 But the disciples, who were now in the middle of the lake, ran into trouble, for their boat was tossed about by the high winds and heavy seas. 25 At about four o’clock in the morning,[a] Jesus came to them, walking on the waves! 26 When the disciples saw him walking on top of the water, they were terrified and screamed, “A ghost!” 27 Then Jesus said, “Be brave and don’t be afraid. I am here!”[b] 28 Peter shouted out, “Lord, if it’s really you, then have me join you on the water!” 29 “Come and join me,”[c] Jesus replied. So Peter stepped out onto the water and began to walk toward Jesus. 30 But when he realized how high the waves were, he became frightened and started to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he cried out. 31 Jesus immediately stretched out his hand and lifted him up and said, “What little faith you have! Why would you let doubt win?” 32 And the very moment they both stepped into the boat, the raging wind ceased.

Acts 16:25-26  25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.  26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose

34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.   Matthew 25:31-46  Matthew 25:41      Romans 10:9        2 Peter 3:9        Revelation 21:3-5

For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.     

1 Samuel 1:13-19 New International Version (NIV) 13 Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. Eli thought she was drunk 14 and said to her, “How long are you going to stay drunk? Put away your wine.” 15 “Not so, my lord,” Hannah replied, “I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the Lord. 16 Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief.” 17 Eli answered, “Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.” 18 She said, “May your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast. 19 Early the next morning they arose and worshiped before the Lord and then went back to their home at Ramah. Elkanah made love to his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her.

Matthew 10:37-39 New International Version (NIV) 37 “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39 Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.

Psalm 27:4 New International Version (NIV) 4 One thing I ask from the Lord,    this only do I seek:that I may dwell in the house of the Lord    all the days of my life,to gaze on the beauty of the Lord    and to seek him in his temple.

Exodus 36:2-3 New International Version (NIV) 2 Then Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person to whom the Lord had given ability and who was willing to come and do the work. 3 They received from Moses all the offerings the Israelites had brought to carry out the work of constructing the sanctuary. And the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning.

John 1:43 New International Version (NIV) Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.”

42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.

35 While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” 36 Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

Matthew 23:11-12 New King James Version (NKJV) 11 But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. 12 And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.

Luke 9:8-9 New International Version (NIV) 8 others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that one of the prophets of long ago had come back to life. 9 But Herod said, “I beheaded John. Who, then, is this I hear such things about?” And he tried to see him.

When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid.

Mark 5:6-9 New International Version (NIV) 6 When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him.7 He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? In God’s name don’t torture me!” 8 For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you impure spirit!” 9 Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?”

Matthew 18:3 New International Version (NIV) 3 And he said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children,you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Mark 4:39-40 New International Version (NIV) 39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”

Mark 4:30-32 New International Version (NIV) The Parable of the Mustard Seed 30 Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. 32 Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.”

Mark 4:26-27 New International Version (NIV) The Parable of the Growing Seed 26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how.

Matthew 7:9-11 New International Version - UK (NIVUK) 9 ‘Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!