Entries from November 2008

November 28, 2008

Give Thanks to God Our King!

This morning I was captivated by this psalm. While reading, the Holy Spirit really gave me a sense of God’s greatness and that moved my heart towards an attitude of thanksgiving because God is sovereign and reigns over all creation from His holy throne. So I thought I’d share this with you today as you [...]

November 28, 2008

Pulpit Study Guide – Lies We Believe. Pt. 5

Lies We Believe Pt 5 PSG
For the last four weeks, Pastor Tim has been teaching us about the lies we tend to believe about ourselves, our marriages, our faith and even about our God. This week, Tim wraps up his this message series by teaching us that the ultimate truth serum to these lies is [...]

November 23, 2008

It Is Well With My Soul

A couple of weeks ago, I had the humble pleasure of speaking at the midweek service. The nature of my talk dealt with the touchy subject that sometimes God will bring trouble into our lives in order that we would return to Him, understand that we are a part of His perfect plan, and we [...]

November 22, 2008

Cruisin’ Along

By Betty Lemaster, Small Group Leader
You know…there occasionally comes along a location in a person’s life where they can become somewhat complacent.  You’re a Christ follower, you are serving your church and community, you are reading God’s Word and spiritually, you are not so much lackadaisical as you are just “cruisin” along.  That could probably [...]

November 21, 2008

Rich Muchow Visits Crossroads

Don’t forget that Rick Muchow will be our guest worship leader this weekend at Crossroads Community Church. Muchow is the accomplished Worship Leader at Saddleback Church in Lake Forrest California (Rick Warren’s church). He has also has his own music ministry called Encouraging Music and has authored the book, The Worship Answer Book.
Congratulations to Lori [...]

November 21, 2008

Pulpit Study Guide – Lies We Believe, pt. 4

lies-we-believe-pt4
This week Pastor Tim exposes the spiritual “lies we believe” as he continues his current message series of the same title. Attached above is the Pulpit Study Guide for this message.
If I can be of any assistance to you or your small group, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

November 14, 2008

Pupit Study Guide – Lies We Believe, Pt. 3

Lies We Believe PSG , Pt 3
Dear Friends,
Attached is the pulpit study guide for this weekend’s message “Worldly  Lies: My Worth is Determined by My Possession and Performance”. This message is part three of the “Lies We Believe” series.
I hope this study guide is beneficial for you and for your small group. If I can [...]

November 9, 2008

Small Group Leadership Workshop Reminder

I know many of you are probably getting tired of getting emails, and phone calls from me and your coach regarding the Small Group Leadership Workshop this Thursday but we are just making sure that all small group leaders know about the workshop and have the opportunity to RSVP. As you likely know the [...]

November 8, 2008

“Fireproof” Your Marriage Small Group Study

You may have either seen or heard about the recent film “Fireproof” there is now small group study based on the movie designed to strengthen marriages using Biblical truth. This curriculum is a 6-part DVD study that uses clips from the movie to help facilitate discussion.
I heard some good things about this study so I [...]

November 7, 2008

Pulpit Study Guide – Lies We Believe, Pt. 2

Lies We Believe – PSG
Dear Friends,
Attached above is the Pulpit Study Guide for Part 2 of Pastor Tim’s current message series “Lies We Believe” – specifically in our marriage relationships. Sometimes it’s difficult to discuss the “lies we believe” in our marriages. It’s my prayer that your small group is a safe and loving place [...]