Sermons of Crossroads Community Church in Kokomo, Indiana 46902.
Worry can happen when your level of concern exceeds your level of control. Pastor Brent teaches us the antidote.
Speaker: Luke Smith
Date: April 13
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(00:00) Intro
(07:21) Worry can happen when your level of concern exceeds your level of control
(10:18) Matthew 6
(15:22) The antidote to worry is trust
(30:15) Jesus is trustworthy
(31:23) Prayer
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God wants us to forgive others for our own healing. Pastor Luke teaches us about releasing our unforgiveness.
Speaker: Luke Smith
Date: April 6
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(00:00) Intro
(04:26) Forgiveness is releasing someone of the debt they owe me for the wrong the committed against me
(08:03) God wants us to forgive others for our own healing
(11:09) Forgiveness is not an emotion; forgiveness is a decision
(14:47) Forgiveness can’t change the past, but it can change my future
(17:59) 1. I have decided to pray for those who hurt you
(23:59) 2. I have decided to forgive, just as I have been forgiven
(36:44) 3. I have decided to live in peace
(40:11) Prayer
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Anything I have, that I’m not willing to let go of, I don’t have it, it has me. Pastor Luke teaches us how to live openhanded.
Speaker: Luke Smith
Date: March 30
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(00:00) Intro
(02:04) The significance of a life can best be calculated by what someone gives away
(09:35) The human appetite can be summarized in one word: MORE
(13:04) Anything I have, that I’m not willing to let go of, I don’t have it, it has me
(21:43) 1. I am a steward, not the owner
(22:57) Everything God has given me, He has given me to advance His Kingdom
(28:20) 2. I am more concerned with long-term impact than I am short-term comfort
(32:29) So much of what we miss is a result of our unwillingness to let go of what we already have
(33:27) 3. My Life Is Not About Me
(37:52) Prayer
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It was more than just Jesus’ words that compelled the disciples to follow him. It was also his way. Pastor Caleb teaches us how Jesus wants to form us.
Speaker: Caleb Maple
Date: March 23
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(00:00) Intro
(04:43) It was more than just Jesus’ words that compelled the disciples to follow him. It was also his way
(05:47) Jesus wants to be your rabbi
(09:36) When Jesus said whoever he meant WHOEVER
(18:58) Jesus has open arms and a narrow way
(23:05) The foundation of following Jesus is not about trying. It’s about trusting
(24:44) Be with Jesus. Become like Jesus. Do as He did (Matthew 4v19)
(28:50) Conclusion – John 15
(34:00) Prayer
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It’s easy to feel physically connected but be relationally detached. As we wrap up our Imperfect Family series, Pastor Luke shares the importance of faith circles.
Speaker: Luke Smith
Date: March 16
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(00:00) Intro
(05:54) We have to invest in our support circles before we need them
(08:30) It’s easy to feel physically connected but be relationally detached
(14:47) Social Media = Counterfeit Connections
(25:41) Busyness is not a badge of honor. It is a barricade to healthy relationships
(30:16) Faith Circles for Imperfect Families: 1. Find a faith circle
(34:00) Faith Circles for Imperfect Families: 2. Widen the circle
(41:41) Faith Circles for Imperfect Families: 3. Save a place for shoes
(47:56) Prayer
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We believe in meeting people where they are and helping them take their next step with Christ. If you need any help, contact us at expecting@ecrossroads.org.
Speaker: Luke Smith
Date: March 9
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(00:00) Intro
(05:11) Meeting people where they are and helping them take their next step with Christ
(11:30) We are all created in the image of God
(14:44) Psalm 139v13-16
(17:47) Matthew 22v37-39, Jeremiah 1v5,
(20:16) Isaiah 7v14, Luke 1v41, 44
(31:21) 2 Samuel 12v16-23 & Ephesians 2v10
(44:47) expecting@ecrossroads.org
(46:34) Prayer
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The parenting priority is a heart-to-heart connection. Pastor Brent teaches us how to nurture and protect that heart connection.
Speaker: Brent Faulkner
Date: March 2
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(00:00) Intro
(04:11) Malachi 4:6 & Luke 1:13, 17
(07:13) The parenting priority is a heart-to-heart connection
(11:12) Deuteronomy 6:1-9
(13:29) It starts with your heart
(18:06) Nurture and protect the heart connection
(24:43) Discipline’s Focus & Goal
(28:35) Conclusion
(38:28) Prayer
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No relationship is immune to conflict. Pastor Luke teaches us about angry dont’s and ways to address conflict.
Speaker: Luke Smith
Date: February 23
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(00:00) Intro
(04:51) No relationship is immune to conflict
(07:09) The Angry Don’ts: 1. Don’t let my anger become sin
(15:30) The Angry Don’ts: 2. Don’t delay in dealing with your anger
(18:08) The Angry Don’ts: 3. Don’t get angry quickly
(26:47) Addressing Conflict: 1. Be gentle
(27:58) Addressing Conflict: 2. Provide feedback not frustration
(31:44) Addressing Conflict: 3. Lead with love
(33:26) Addressing Conflict: 4. Don’t take your loved ones for granted
(37:51) Prayer
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Love and marriage are a part of our Imperfect Family. Pastor Luke teaches us four relational building components.
Speaker: Luke Smith
Date: February 16
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(00:00) Intro
(06:15) 1. The Foundations – Trust & Communication
(15:15) 2. The Framing – establish Christ-centered expectations
(26:31) 3. The Failure-Proofing
(39:49) 4. The Finished Product
(42:16) Prayer
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We build faith at home. As we begin our Imperfect Family series, Pastor Luke shares how we can build culture in our home – no matter if you are single, married, parents, childless, empty-nesters, or grandparents.
Speaker: Luke Smith
Date: February 9
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(00:00) Intro
(03:34) Whoever best engages the family, owns the future
(06:22) Every home has a culture
(13:14) We build faith at home
(15:32) We need a Godly vision for a Christ-centered home
(21:00) Be intentional with my schedule
(27:13) The Big Three: Pray
(32:54) The Big Three: Talk
(37:14) The Big Three: Serve
(41:43) Prayer
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