Enriching Your Devotions: Daily Personal Devotions

One of the most significant things that can impact our life for good is the practice of Daily Personal Devotions. It cannot be overstated how this can benefit a life over the years and how God has used it to mature and strengthen one's faith and walk with Him. It can be a source of struggle and frustration for many... finding time; what to do if you do find time; wandering thoughts; reading the Bible but feeling like you are not getting anything out of it. This is the start a brief series called Enriching Your Devotions. The goal behind this series is to give you the practical helps needed to have a very blessed devotional life that will bear fruit and yield years of enjoyment in fellowship with God.

Psalm 1

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

The Vine and the Branches

Jesus said He is the Vine, His Father is the Vinedresser, and we are the branches. What does this say about are relationship with Him? And what does it mean to be pruned?

John 15:1-17,1:1,14:23-24,14:15,14:30-31,13:10,13:35-36,11:25
Isaiah 5:1-7
1 John 1:1-4

Chris Bowser
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Mark: Who Is Responsible for This Crime?

Who killed Jesus? There have been many answers through out history... but one makes all the difference to individuals today. Listen as Mark describes this pivotal scene from Jesus' final earthly week.

Isaiah 5:1-7
Mark 11:27-12:12
Proverbs 26:4
Matthew 21:41,21:43
Philippians 3:3
1 Peter 2:7-10

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• What are some of the answers given to the question: "Who killed Jesus?"
• Why did Jesus not answer directly the leaders question about authority?
• Why did Jesus tell that parable, and what was its meaning?
• Why would someone today say, "I killed Jesus"?
• How should a person respond to Jesus' death, and how will a proper response bear the fruit that God is looking for?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

2 Peter: Faith's Add-ons -- Warnings and Encouragements

Peter wants us to add to our faith.. virtue, etc. Why is this so important? And what impact will this have on our assurance and our entrance into heaven. These are the issues we take up in this message.

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James 2:14-26
2 Peter 1:1-11
John 15:1-2
1 John 2:9-11
1 Peter 1:2
Ephesians 1:3-6
2 Corinthians 4:6
Acts 16:14-15
Romans 8:30
1 Corinthians 3:15

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• Why is Peter so concerned that we add these virtues to our faith?
• What is the result if we do not add them?
• What is the result if we do?
• How does this make our calling and election sure to us?
• How does this effect our entrance into the Kingdom?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Luke: The Chief Cornerstone

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Luke 20:1-19
Romans 11:19-23
Matthew 21:41-43
Galatians 3:26-29
Philippians 3:3

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA