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Cross Thoughts: Do Not Worry About Money & Possessions (Oct 20, 2011 at 2:43 PM) - Cross Thoughts | Do Not Worry About Money and Possessions | Jesus tells us not to worry about everyday life, whether you have enough food to eat or clothes to wear. Life consists of far more than food and clothing. Look at the birds. They do not need to...
Cross Thoughts: Live a Joyful Life (Sep 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM) - Cross Thoughts: Live a Joyful Life | Always be full of joy in the Lord. Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
Cross Thoughts: Have The Humility of Christ (Aug 17, 2011 at 12:51 PM) - Cross Thoughts: Have the Humility of Christ | Do not be selfish; do not live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as...
Cross Thoughts: Living by the Power of the Holy Spirit (Jul 12, 2011 at 4:53 PM) - Cross Thoughts: Living by the Power of the Holy Spirit | We must live according to our new life in the Holy Spirit. Then we will not do what our sinful nature craves. The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us...
Cross Thoughts: The Temptations of Life (Jun 16, 2011 at 2:53 PM) - Cross Thoughts: The Temptations of Life | If you think you are a strong Christian, be careful, for you may...
Cross Thoughts: Do Not Just Pretend (May 11, 2011 at 11:48 AM) - Cross Thoughts: Do Not Just Pretend | Do not just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy in you work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically...
Cross Thoughts: God Chose You (Feb 15, 2011 at 12:57 PM) - Cross Thoughts: God Chose You | Since God chose you, the Christian (parent, worker, business owner, minister, _____________) to be...
Cross Thoughts: God Chose You (Feb 2, 2011 at 4:41 PM) - God Chose You | Since God chose you to be one of His Holy people whom He loves, you must clothe yourself with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. You must make allowance for each...
Cross Thoughts: Living The New Life (Jan 17, 2011 at 1:17 PM) - Cross Thoughts: Living the New Life | As a young Christian you have been raised to a new life with Christ so set you sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at the right hand of God in the place of honor and...
Be a Barnabas For Your Church Leaders- (Dec 8, 2010 at 3:33 PM) - As ministers, and especially preachers who have been around for a while, we have seen church leaders come and go. We have seen them become frustrated because of the time it takes to be a leader or the direction the church is going. We have seen them burn out because of having to deal with church problems night after night. It seems like they are constantly trying to help and praying for other people. A question we should ask is...
Be A Follower of Jesus (Dec 2, 2010 at 4:38 PM) - Read Philippians 2:1-11 | These verses tell us that a Christian should not be stuck on him or herself. We should not be conceited or selfish. As followers of Jesus and Christian examples we should be...
Cross Thoughts: Follow the Example of Jesus (Nov 9, 2010 at 11:06 AM) - Cross Thoughts: Follow the Example of Jesus | A humble Christian is not someone who tries to stand out in a crowd. A humble Christian is someone who is not selfish or conceited. A humble Christian thinks about the feeling so of others more than his of her own feelings...
Stand Up for What You Believe (Oct 12, 2010 at 4:37 PM) - Stephen was a young Christian and very brave when it came to standing up for what he believed. Stephen was the churches first...
Cross Thoughts: Pray For Others (Sep 7, 2010 at 12:16 PM) - Cross Thoughts: Pray For Others | The apostle Paul had not visited Rome but he constantly prayed for the Christians there. There are a lot of places that you have not been but you can pray for the Christians there. If your church supports...
Be A S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setter (Aug 24, 2010 at 10:29 AM) - Be A S.M.A.R.T. Goal Setter | Sometimes it's hard to imaging someone staying in ministry for the "long-haul". Frustration, being "beat down", and lack of encouragement can take it's toll with feirce vengeance. One way to soften the blow is to be S.M.A.R.T. - specfically be a S.M.A.R.T. goal setter. Having a plan to reach a certain goal in ministry is much easier than just shooting from the hip or...
Cross Thoughts: What If You Were The Parent? (Jul 13, 2010 at 9:24 AM) - Stop and think for a moment about how you would react if you were a parent. What if your children told you that they don't think it's right to be disciplined...
Cross Thoughts: Decide First (Jun 21, 2010 at 2:27 PM) - How many times have you let your tongue get you into trouble? Maybe you said something you wish you had not said and now you are feeling really guilty...
Cross Thoughts: Do You Ever Wonder? (May 20, 2010 at 4:58 PM) - Do You Ever Wonder? Have you ever sat back and wondered just what it will be like in Heaven? Are the streets really paved in gold? Are there crown jewels everywhere you turn? Will you know people when you get there? Just what is Heaven like? Read Revelation 21:1 through...
Cross Thoughts: Do Not Worry About Money & Possessions (Oct 20, 2011 at 2:43 PM) - Cross Thoughts | Do Not Worry About Money and Possessions | Jesus tells us not to worry about everyday life, whether you have enough food to eat or clothes to wear. Life consists of far more than food and clothing. Look at the birds. They do not need to...
Teaching Tips - Skits (Oct 20, 2011 at 2:34 PM) - Teaching Tips - Skits | One of the best ways to teach and to keep people involved is to use skits. Many people love to read scripture, lead worship, and even lead a prayer...
Daily Bible Readings For November (Oct 20, 2011 at 2:21 PM) - November 2011 Daily Bible Readings dealing with Spiritual Blessings-New Testament Promises
Discussion Guide: Serving Others (Oct 20, 2011 at 2:15 PM) - Discussion Guide: Serving Others | Begin with a prayer: This Bible study is designed for small groups or for an individual quiet time study. Definition: A servant is a person that serves others. A servant performs duties about the person or home of a master or personal employer...
Discussion Guide - Responsibility (Sep 29, 2011 at 2:10 PM) - Discussion Guide: Responsibility | This Bible study is designed for small groups or for an individual quiet time study. | Definition: A duty or task that you are required or expected to do; something that you should do because it is morally right, legally required, etc.
October Daily Bible Readings (Sep 29, 2011 at 1:48 PM) - Daily Bible Readings for the Month of October added. We're reading about How To Treat Others this month. Download, Distribute, Enjoy. Blessings!
Cross Thoughts: Live a Joyful Life (Sep 14, 2011 at 12:42 PM) - Cross Thoughts: Live a Joyful Life | Always be full of joy in the Lord. Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
Discussion Guide: Reliability (Sep 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM) - Discussion Guide: Reliability | Begin with a prayer | Definition: Someone able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed: able to be relied on. | Introduction: Definitely Reliable...
Cross Thoughts: Have The Humility of Christ (Aug 17, 2011 at 12:51 PM) - Cross Thoughts: Have the Humility of Christ | Do not be selfish; do not live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as...
Daily Bible Readings: September 2011 (Aug 17, 2011 at 12:44 PM) - Daily Bible Readings: September 2011 | This month's daily Bible readings deal with the subject of sexuality.
