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Ron Beil
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
December 29, 2013
The Saved, the Lost, and the Uncertain
December 22, 2013
God's Indescribable Gift
What does it mean when the Bible talks about God's Indescribable Gift? What an amazing thing when we realize this gift is a Person, a Person dear to God the Father and a Person who sacrificed everything for us!! Truly Indescribable!!!
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2 Corinthians 9:15-10:1,5:21
Romans 8:31-32
Philippians 2:5-8
John 10:17
Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:
- In what ways is God's gift indescribable?
- How did giving this gift cost God?
- How did it cost God's Son?
- How should we look out upon the future of our lives because of what God has done?
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
December 15, 2013
A Grace Display
God has been planning salvation for a long time. It is designed ultimately to reveal just how rich God is in grace, mercy, and love. He will put the results of the plan on display for all eternity and for all to see. What, or rather who, will that display consist of?
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Ephesians 1:4-14,2:1-10,3:10
1 Peter 1:10-12
Revelation 7:9-14
- Throughout time and eternity the church, this society of pardoned rebels, is designed by God to be the masterpiece of His grace and goodness. F. F. Bruce
- So also, throughout eternity the redeemed will be exhibited as the monuments of the marvelous grace of our loving Lord, who drew us from destruction's pit and raised us to heights of heavenly bliss, and did all this at such a cost to Himself that He spared not His own Son, and in such a manner that not a single one of His attributes, not even His justice, was eclipsed. William Hendriksen
Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:
- Who or what is God going to put on display for ages upon ages?
- What will this display demonstrate about God?
- What will it say about the ones on display?
- Why will it take so long to examine God's riches of grace, mercy, kindness and love?
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
December 8, 2013
1 Peter: Locked on to Hope
What would you say to some folks who were under trials, perhaps homeless, lost all their possessions and even exiled to a strange land? Peter told them to lock on to Hope.
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Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:
- How did Peter seek to encourage the hurting believers?
- Why is hope so important?
- What does gird up the loins of your mind mean?
- How practically do we do this?
- Why is it so important to win the battle for the mind?
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
December 1, 2013
1 Peter: Inquiring Minds
Just how special is it to be saved through Jesus? How blessed are we to be on this side of the cross and resurrection? Well Peter says that the prophets searched diligently to try to grasp all the riches WE have in Christ. And the angels were looking over the prophets shoulders as well trying to grasp it!!! Amazing stuff!!!
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Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:
- Why were the prophets searching their own prophesies?
- What were they looking for?
- Were angles really looking over the prophets shoulders?
- Why does Peter think this is all so important?
- How should we view our salvation in light of this?
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
November 24, 2013
Hosea: Present Wrath...Future Hope
Do you get depressed from listening to the news? Do you get discouraged about your life: feeling old, hopeless, seem hard to carry on some times? God has a message of hope for you from Hosea. We will look at the way God spoke hope and a future to His people in the Old Testament and how the New Testament apostles saw that these words are for us today.
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Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
1 Peter: Faith, Love, and Joy Unspeakable
Do you love Jesus? Do you and I really love Jesus? Why do you love Jesus when you haven't even seen Him? Peter says the Christian loves an unseen Jesus because he or she does see Him by faith and that leads to what he calls an unspeakable joy.
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John 21:15-17
1 Peter 1:1-9,2:7
1 Corinthians 16:22
Hebrews 11:1
2 Corinthians 4:18
- Am I the soul to whom the Lord has revealed the infinite excellence of Jesus Christ, and yet shall I think such a little affliction to be so grievous to me? Jeremiah Burroughs
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
November 17, 2013
November 10, 2013
1 Peter: If Need Be -- Proving and Purifying Faith
According to Peter: our faith is more precious than gold. As gold is refined through fire and proven to be pure so faith is refined through trials. God is encouraging His people in the midst of trials in this passage. We learn how to rejoice greatly and grieve at the same time.
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1 Peter 1:1-9
2 Corinthians 4:17
Luke 22:31-32
James 1:2-3
Romans 2:10,8:18
Words of our Forefathers:
- Every sound Christian has always something wherein he may greatly rejoice. Great rejoicing contains more than an inward placid serenity of mind or sensation of comfort; it will show itself in the countenance and conduct, but especially in praise and gratitude. The chief joy of a good Christian arises from things spiritual and heavenly, from his relation to God and to heaven. In these every sound Christian greatly rejoices; his joy arises from his treasure, which consists of matters of great value, and the title to them is sure. Matthew Henry
- But it seems somewhat inconsistent, when he says that the faithful, who exulted with joy, were at the same time sorrowful, for these are contrary feelings. But the faithful know by experience, how these things can exist together, much better than can be expressed in words. However, to explain the matter in a few words, we may say that the faithful are not logs of wood, nor have they so divested themselves of human feelings, but that they are affected with sorrow, fear danger, and feel poverty as an evil, and persecutions as hard and difficult to be borne. Hence they experience sorrow from evils; but it is so mitigated by faith, that they cease not at the same time to rejoice. Thus sorrow does not prevent their joy, but, on the contrary, give place to it. Again, though joy overcomes sorrow, yet it does not put an end to it, for it does not divest us of humanity. And hence it appears what true patience is; its beginning, and, as it were, its root, is the knowledge of God’s blessings, especially of that gratuitous adoption with which he has favored us; for all who raise hither their minds, find it an easy thing calmly to bear all evils. For whence is it that our minds are pressed down with grief, except that we have no participation of spiritual things? But all they who regard their troubles as necessary trials for their salvation, not only rise above them, but also turn them to an occasion of joy. John Calvin
- Great heaviness is often necessary to a Christian’s good: If need be, you are in heaviness. God does not afflict his people willingly, but acts with judgment, in proportion to our needs. There is a conveniency and fitness, nay, an absolute necessity in the case, for so the expression signifies: it must be; therefore no man should be moved by these afflictions. For yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto, 1 Thessalonians 3:3. These troubles, that lie heavy, never come upon us but when we have need, and never stay any longer than needs must. Matthew Henry
- If need be; the condition is to be taken for a cause; for he purposed to shew, that God does not, without reason, thus try his people; for, if God afflicted us without a cause, to bear it would be grievous. Hence Peter took an argument for consolation from the design of God; not that the reason always appears to us, but that we ought to be fully persuaded that it ought to be so, because it is God’s will. John Calvin
- Afflictive dispensations, in whatsoever form, are necessary, by the will of God, who has appointed them, and therefore must be, and ought to be, quietly submitted to, and patiently borne, on that consideration; and are also necessary, on account of Christ the head, to whom there must be a conformity of his members; and likewise on their own account; for the humbling of their souls; for the weaning of them from the things of this world; for the restraining, subduing, and keeping under the corruptions of their nature; and for the trial of grace: and it is only "if", and when there is a necessity for them, that they are in heaviness by them; otherwise God does not delight to afflict and grieve the children of men, and much less his own; John Gill
- The faith of good people is tried, that they themselves may have the comfort of it, God the glory of it, and others the benefit of it. Matthew Henry
- Jesus Christ will appear again in glory, and, when he does so, the saints will appear with him, and their graces will appear illustrious; and the more they have been tried the more bright they will then appear. The trial will soon be over, but the glory, honour, and praise will last to eternity. This should reconcile you to your present afflictions: they work for you a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. Matthew Henry
Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:
- How can we both greatly rejoice and grieve at the same time?
- Why did people used to use the phrase If needs be in the past?
- How do trials test the genuineness of our faith?
- How do trials purify us and what do they produce in us?
- Why should we hang on until Jesus returns according to Peter?
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
November 3, 2013
1 Peter: What God Has Done, Is Doing, and Will Do
It is so easy for us to let our day to day trials and troubles to sink our hearts into discouragement or worse...complaining. Peter was addressing people who were suffering. And he himself knew great suffering. But he learned to overcome these discouragements by remembering what God has done, is doing and will do for us believers.
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John 3:1-9,1:13
1 Peter 1:1-6,1:23
Ephesians 2:1,2:4-5
Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:
- What did Peter say God has done for us in the past?
- What is He doing for us in the present (in this text)?
- What will God do for us in the future?
- Why is Peter reminding the believers of these great realities?
- How is the knowledge of these things supposed to affect our outlook today and every day?
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
October 27, 2013
1 Peter: Elect Immigrants
Peter calls the believers Elect Immigrants!!! What a way to describe Christians. It refers to the fact that God has made us Special and Different. We will explore how God has done this and why it is so meaningful as we begin this study of 1 Peter.
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Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
October 20, 2013
The Assembling of Ourselves Together: Not Me...Us
You are not called to be a Christian hermit!! You were never meant to walk in Christ alone. You will not properly grow in Christ as an individual. Why would you want to when God has provided us with a body of believers...filled with help and heroes?! You were called by God to be in a body of saints and there to grow and serve. Why settle for less than God's best for you? He has a purpose when we assemble ourselves together.
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1 Corinthians 12:12-13:13
Ephesians 2:19-22,4:11-16
1 Timothy 3:15
Hebrews 10:19-25
Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:
- What is a hermit?
- Why has God not called us to be hermits?
- Why is the sermon subtitled Not Me...Us?
- What are the benefits of being interconnected with the body of Christ?
- Why is just showing up on Sunday and going home not enough?
- Who are some of the heroes in our church for you?
- What are we doing to serve this body?
- What are our gifts and how are we using them?
- Who should we invite over to get to know better?
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
October 13, 2013
Hosea: Minor Prophet Doesn't Mean Second String
When was the last time your read any of the Minor Prophets for your devotions? Ever? Can you even find them in the Bible?!? Guys like: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, etc. Why did God even put them in the Bible? Well He put them in the Bible for a good reason or else they would not be there. And He put them there for us to read and learn from. But perhaps you have found them hard to understand. This begins a study of Hosea. Our goal is to help you understand this important prophet. But another goal is to help you have the tools to understand the other Minor Prophets as well and to benefit and enjoy this rich treasure of literature in our Bible.
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Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
The Assembling of Ourselves Together: The Primacy of Preaching
The Bible calls preaching foolishness and powerful...why? Why has God ordained this thing called preaching as one of the primary ways he saves and makes disciples? Does God actually speak to people through the preaching of a mere fallible human? How does all of this work?
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Acts 6:1-7
Luke 4:18-19
Titus 1:1-3
1 Corinthians 1:18-25,2:1-5
Romans 10:13-17
1 Peter 4:11
Ephesians 2:17
James 3:1,1:22
2 Corinthians 2:12-17,4:1-7
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
1 Peter 4:11
Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:
- Why does the Bible call preaching both foolish and powerful?
- Why should we value the preaching of God's Word?
- How does God speak through His Word being preached?
- How can we be good hearers?
- How can we be good doers?
- Why is our pulpit in the middle of the stage?
- What message did God have for you today?
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
October 6, 2013
The Assembling of Ourselves Together: Unleashing Disciples
What is the church for? Why do we assemble ourselves together regularly? Why do churches spend so much money and time on advertising and programs until everyone is exhausted? Is this what Jesus envisioned and commanded? Is this what the apostles did? What He commanded and what they did was make disciples and then unleashed these disciples upon the the world. Are you an unleashed disciple?...a very dangerous person indeed!!!
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- To these protracted and cruel persecutions the church opposed no revolutionary violence, no carnal resistance, but the moral heroism of suffering and dying for the truth. But this very heroism was her fairest ornament and staunchest weapon. In this very heroism she proved herself worthy of her divine founder, who submitted to the death of the cross for the salvation of the world, and even prayed that his murderers might be forgiven. The patriotic virtues of Greek and Roman antiquity reproduced themselves here in exalted form, in self-denial for the sake of a heavenly country, and for a crown that fadeth not away. Even boys and girls became heroes, and rushed with a holy enthusiasm to death. In those hard times men had to make earnest of the words of the Lord: "Whosoever doth not bear his cross and come after me, cannot be my disciple." "He, that loveth father and mother more than me, is not worthy of me." But then also the promise daily proved itself true: "Blessed are they, who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." "He, that loseth his life for my sake, shall find it." And it applied not only to the martyrs themselves, who exchanged the troubled life of earth for the blessedness of heaven, but also to the church as a whole, which came forth purer and stronger from every persecution, and thus attested her indestructible vitality.
These suffering virtues are among the sweetest and noblest fruits of the Christian religion. It is not so much the amount of suffering which challenges our admiration, although it was terrible enough, as the spirit with which the early Christians bore it. Men and women of all classes, noble senators and learned bishops, illiterate artisans and poor slaves, loving mothers and delicate virgins, hoary-headed pastors and innocent children approached their tortures in no temper of unfeeling indifference and obstinate defiance, but, like their divine Master, with calm self-possession, humble resignation, gentle meekness, cheerful faith, triumphant hope, and forgiving charity. Such spectacles must have often overcome even the inhuman murderer. "Go on," says Tertullian tauntingly to the heathen governors, "rack, torture, grind us to powder: our numbers increase in proportion as ye mow us down. The blood of Christians is their harvest seed. Your very obstinacy is a teacher. For who is not incited by the contemplation of it to inquire what there is in the core of the matter? And who, after having joined us, does not long to suffer?" Philip Schaff, History of the Christian Church, Volume II
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
September 29, 2013
1 Corinthians: Superstars!
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Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
The Assembling of Ourselves Together: Making Disciples
What is the real purpose of the church? Is it to pack the pews? Is it to put on the best show possible? Or has Jesus defined our true purpose? We'll examine the Great Commission and what it means for Christ's church as we continue to explore The Assembling of Ourselves Together.
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Matthew 28:18-20
Luke 9:18-26,14:25-35
Acts 11:26,5:13-14
Ephesians 4:11-16,4:20-24
Colossians 3:16
Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
September 22, 2013
The Assembling of Ourselves Together: The Importance of the Church to Christ
We hear some pretty disparaging remarks about the church these days. Folks like to say how they love Jesus but have nothing to do with His church. Besides it's full of hypocrites and is a man-made institution so they say. What does Jesus Himself think about these sentiments? Can these views stand after a careful study of the Word of God...hardly...listen and hear for yourself as we experience The Assembling of Ourselves Together.
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Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA
September 15, 2013
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