Mark: Ashamed? Of What?

Jesus is calling His disciples to follow Him down an unpopular road. In this pivotal passage from Mark He gives them reasons to NOT be ashamed of Him and His gospel. Powerful reasons.

Philippians 2:5-11
2 Thessalonians 1:3-12
Mark 8:27-38
2 Timothy 1:6-8,1:16-18,1:12
1 Peter 4:3-5
Romans 6:21,1:16
Hebrews 2:11,11:16

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• When do you feel the pressure to be ashamed of Christ or the gospel?
• What reasons does Jesus give to help us overcome this pressure?
• What if you have failed in this area in the past... is this a one and done?
• How did Paul try to encourage Timothy in all of this?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Life of Daniel: Lessons from the Lion's Den

Daniel and the Lion's Den is the most familiar story in the book of Daniel. What is not so commonly known is the incredible pressure Daniel was under by people who were envious of him. This is office politics and backbiting taken to an ultimate degree that includes possible execution. Daniel once again shows us how to live godly and even peaceful lives in the midst of a hostile world. Does your world turn mean sometimes? Do people turn on you while all you are trying to do is to quietly be faithful to God? Daniel will teach us much on how to live for God in the face of such challenges.

Daniel 6

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA