Anticipating Heaven: Heaven and Beyond!

Heaven is a glorious paradise where we dwell in the presence of God, but that is not the final goal in God's plan of redemption. The final goal is a New Heavens and a New Earth where we dwell in glorified resurrected bodies! All human aspirations and dreams are wonderfully fulfilled... it's what we are hard wired for and it is forever!!

Isaiah 11:6-9,65:17,66:22-23
Revelation 21:1-8,22:1-5,5:9-10
2 Corinthians 12:1-4,5:6-8
Romans 8:17-25
Philippians 1:21,3:20-21
Luke 23:43,23:46
Acts 3:19-21
Matthew 19:28,5:5
Ephesians 1:10
1 Corinthians 6:2-3

Sermon discussion topics for parents to use with their children:

• What happens to a Christian immediately after they die?
• What is the New Heavens and New Earth?
• How is this related to the present Earth?
• What will it be like?
• What are the implications for the fact that the reign of sin will be over?
• How should all of this affect Christians right now?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Our Final Victory

There is no denying that Jesus died. But His death was not final! It isn't the end of the story. Ultimately He has power over death. Death is dead! And we can share in celebrating this victory.

1 Corinthians 15:50-58,15:26
Genesis 2:8-9,2:15-17,3:17-19,5:1-32
Revelation 20:11-15,21:8,1:18,2:11,20:6
2 Timothy 1:10
Hebrews 2:14-15,9:27
Romans 8:38-39,6:23,6:3-10,4:25,5:10
John 11:25,19:30,5:24,8:51
Matthew 27:50
Mark 15:37
Luke 25:46,16:23-24
Jeremiah 9:21
Ecclesiastes 7:2
Ephesians 2:1-2,2:5
Acts 2:24
Psalm 116:15
Galatians 3:13

Sermon discussion topics for parents to use with their children:

• Read 1 Corinthians 15:50-58. Why does the apostle Paul say in this passage that God gives us victory over death when we all will still die, just as Jesus died?
• What does Genesis 3:17-19 teach us about death?
• What are the two types of death? Describe what each one means.
• What is the second death described in Revelation 20:11-15? Who will experience it?
• What good news do 2 Timothy 1:10, Hebrews 2:14-15, and Romans 8:38-39 give us about death?
• Read John 11:25. How can it be that we may die, yet live?

Scott Graubard
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

The Mindset of a Super-Conqueror: Become a Rejoicer

Do you struggle with the blues at times? Depression? Feeling down? Angry? Complaining? How can you become a super-conqueror? What does the Word of God have to say to help us overcome??? As we continue to learn to have the Mindset of a Super-Conqueror... you will become a rejoicer in all circumstances!!!

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

1 Peter: A Surprising People and Their Unexpected Response

Why is it so hard to follow God's commands to turn the other cheek, to not speak evil about those who do it to us or to not seek revenge? We will look at this as we continue through Peter. What is really amazing is how our response to such circumstances tells us and the world a lot about the Kingdom of God.

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Matthew 5:38-48,5:10-12
Romans 12:17-21
1 Peter 3:8-17,4:4,2:20-23,1:6-7
Proverbs 15:1
Acts 5:41
Isaiah 8:11-15

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• What is your first reaction when people are mean to you or say bad things about you?
• What does the Bible tell us about how we are supposed to respond?
• What encouragements does Peter give to help us do the right thing?
• Why is our response both shocking to the world and important for them to see?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA