The Gospel in the Old Testament: A Justified Patriarch

Christians are justified through faith in Jesus... in the Old Testament so was Abraham... in fact he is our role model for exercising audacious faith.

Genesis 11:27-12:20,13:14-16,14:22-15:6
Galatians 3:5-9,3:15-18,3:26-29
John 8:51-59
Romans 3:21-24,4:1-5,4:13,4:16-25

Sermon discussion topics for parents to use with their children:

• Why is Abraham so important?
• Why will only true children of Abraham be saved?
• What was so audacious about Abraham's faith?
• Why do we need to exercise such faith?
• Why is it hard to follow his example?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

The Gospel in the Old Testament: The First Promise of a Deliverer

In the Old Testament Adam and Eve experienced terrible results from their sin... and grace, love, mercy, and a wonderful promise.

Revelation 12,20:10
Genesis 3:1-4:8,4:23-26
John 8:44
Romans 8:19-22,16:17-20
1 John 3:10-13,3:8
Colossians 2:14-15

Sermon discussion topics for parents to use with their children:

• What were some of the horrible results of Adam's sin?
• How was God's love and grace also experienced at the same time?
• How has the enmity between the woman's and the serpent's seed worked out in history?
• Today?
• Who was the great deliverer promised, and how will He crush the serpent's head?
• What does this mean for you?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Mark: The Master Plan to Take Over the World

What was Jesus' plan, as described by Mark, to take over the world... and why does that look so different than the schemes of people, politicians and even the American church? How can I do my part Jesus' way?

Mark 4:21-34,4:3,4:9,4:12,4:15-16,4:18,4:20
Matthew 20:21,5:16
John 4:25
Luke 24:21,23:42,3:7-9
Acts 1:6
1 Corinthians 3:7-8

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• What were the Jewish expectations for the coming of the Kingdom?
• How did Jesus have to adjust those expectations?
• What is the plan of Jesus to take over the world with His Kingdom?
• How can each individual Christian do his or her part?
• How are you doing your part?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Mark: What Kind of Soil Are You?

A bunch of life-giving seed... four types of soils and incredibly high stakes. Through Mark, Jesus is earnestly warning... Listen up carefully and consider.. Which soil are you?

Mark 3:31-4:20,3:21,3:6-7
2 Corinthians 4:3-4
Matthew 11:25-30
Colossians 2:6-7

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• What are the four types of soils?
• What is the seed?
• What happens when the seed falls on each of the soils?
• Which soil do you think you are?
• Do the others in your family agree with you?
• Why did Jesus think it was so important to hear these parables?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

1 Peter: Those Hungry Newborns

Have you ever had to watch a nursing baby and the mother came home late? If you did you know exactly what Peter is talking about. (It's not difficult to imagine he must have experienced this too!!) He calls us to desire God's word with this type of intensity. How can we get to this intensity and stay there?

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1 Peter 1:22-2:3,1:7,1:18
James 1:18
Romans 10:14
Psalm 19:10,119:103
Luke 24:32

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• Why does Peter compare people to grass?
• How does he contrast people and grass with the Word of God?
• What did he mean by his illustration about newborn babies?
• Are you drawn to the Word of God like that?
• If not, what should you do?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA