Crossroads 2009

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: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Pastor Steve Bialy "HOW WILL YOUR STORY END?"

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 ______________ ______ ___

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 _____________________ _______________? ____

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: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________