Knowing That What We Know is Truly True

Even if we didn't know there is a word for it, epistemology, we all have a theory about deciding what is the truth. And how do we arrive at that truth? There are several ways, depending on the circumstance. We will look at some sufficient means of knowing the truth about Jesus and some that are not.

Luke 24:13-35,24:3,6:46
John 20:11-16,21:1-7
James 2:19
Matthew 11:25-27,13:10-11,16:13-20,17:1-5,27:54
1 Corinthians 2:14,12:3
Hebrews 2:14-17
Romans 4:25,1:3-4
1 John 4:2-3

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• Read Luke 24:13-35. Cleopas asks the stranger, "Do you not know these things?" What things does he mean?
• What is epistemology?
• Explain why physical senses alone are not sufficient for knowing the truth about Jesus. Give an example from Scripture that demonstrates this truth.
• Why are facts and Bible study insufficient for knowing the truth about Jesus?
• What is the one infallible way of knowing the truth about Jesus and the resurrection? Consider whether this is the basis for your epistemology.
• Why is it important for us to understand that Jesus came in the flesh?
• Despite the testimonies of Simon Peter, God the Father at Jesus' transfiguration, and the centurion at the cross, the disciples still did not grasp that Jesus is God's unique Son. What had to happen so that they could understand this truth?
• Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement: Jesus can be a person's Savior, yet not his Lord.

Scott Graubard
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Acts: Finding Order in Chaos

Ever been in a situation where things seem out of control? Where God doesn't seem to be in charge anymore? Where the frustrations, disappointments, delays are dismaying? Leading to questions like: Why God? Don't you love me anymore? Is following God worth it? The Apostle Paul was found in a situation in Acts where such questions could come to press in. We will look at how he responds to such a situation.

Acts 24

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Colossians: The Dynamic Gospel

There is a powerful, living, transforming dynamic when the gospel comes to people with power. The Colossians experienced it and Paul thanks God for it and them.

Colossians 1:1-18,4:12,1:23,1:27
1 Corinthians 13:13
1 Thessalonians 1:3,5:8
Hebrews 11:1
1 John 2:9-11,3:10,3:14-15,4:20

Sermon discussion topics for parents to use with their children:

• Why is the gospel characterized as dynamic?
• What are the three effects the gospel had on the Colossians?
• Why does faith in Christ make all the pieces fall into place?
• Why is love for the saints such an important effect of the gospel?
• What is the Christian's hope, and how does it impact his/her faith and love?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

What If? or What Is?

What if.... there was an infinite, all powerful God who loved you personally and deeply? What is the proof that that What If is in fact a What Is?

1 John 4
Romans 8:31-32
2 Corinthians 9:15

The infinite essential love of God, is, as it were, an infinite and eternal, mutual, holy, energy between the Father and the Son: a pure and holy act, whereby the Deity becomes, as it were, one infinite and unchangeable emotion of love proceeding from both the Father and the Son. This divine love has its seat in the Deity, as it is exercised within the Deity, or in God toward himself.Jonathan Edwards Heaven a World of Love

Sermon discussion topics for parents to use with their children:

• What was the What If that was outlined in the sermon?
• Why is that possibly so attractive?
• What is proof number one that was given?
• List some of these examples of God's love and goodness to you in your life.
• What is the Big proof that God loves us according to the passage?
• Why was/is God's Son so precious to Him?
• How hard would it be to give a Son?
• Can this God be trusted?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Mark: David's Son... David's Lord

In this passage from Mark, Jesus said Messiah will be David's Son and David's Lord. We greatly need Him as both and in this message we will explore why.

Psalm 110
Mark 12:35-37,11:27-28,12:14,12:18,12:28
Isaiah 11:1,9:6-7
Jeremiah 30:9,33:15
John 1:1,1:14
Romans 1:1-4
Acts 17:31

Now it is for the abundant consolation of the saints, that their own Redeemer is appointed to be their judge; that the same person who spilled His blood for them hath the determination of their state left with Him; so that they not doubt but that they shall have what He was at so much cost to procure.
What matter of joy to them will it be at the last day, to lift up their eyes, and behold the person in whom they have trusted for salvation, to whom they fled for refuge, upon whom they have built as their foundation for eternity, and whose voice they have often heard, inviting them to Himself for protection safety, coming to judge them. Jonathon Edwards The Final Judgment

Sermon discussion topics for parents to use with their children:

• Why is Jesus called David's son and David's Lord?
• Why do we need Him... as the human race; as individuals?
• Why do we need Him as David's son?
• Why do we need Him as David's Lord?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

It Changes Everything

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead changes literally everything. It is the most significant event for humankind and its implications are more far reaching than many can even imagine!

1 Corinthians 15
Romans 1:3-4,5:12,5:19-6:10
John 17:6
Acts 2:32,2:36
Ephesians 1:19-20

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• How does the Bible prove the fact of the resurrection?
• How does the resurrection change everything with respect to: secularism, other world religions, human helplessness in the face of death?
• How does the resurrection of Jesus have implications for salvation today and sanctification?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

The Presence of the Lord Jesus in His Church

Christ shows John a vision of seven golden lampstands which represent seven churches. He then tells John that He walks among the lampstands. He is serious about His Church. He knows everything about the Church and specifically about each one of us.

Revelation 2-3,1:20,1:17
2 Peter 1:12
Matthew 16:18,18:20,28:18
Colossians 1:18
Acts 20:28-30
Psalm 139:1-4,139:23-24
1 Thessalonians 4:3
Hebrews 12:14
2 Corinthians 11:3,5:17,5:15
James 1:16,1:26

David Ruhl
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Mark: The Heavy Ones

People today demand that their preacher be funny, cool, and very uplifting. Not too heavy... or negative... and certainly not to warn or condemn. Would Jesus have fit in that mold? How about John the Baptist or the Apostles? Why were they so heavy all the time? Here are some heavy words from Mark.

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• Why would Jesus, the apostles, and John the Baptist seem too heavy to people today?
• Why would they be under pressure to lighten up?
• Why would they refuse to... what are the truths behind their attitude?
• How are we dealing with those truths in our lives?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Who Is This Jesus?

Jesus has been assigned a lot of names in the Bible to describe his nature. Let's see if we can use some of them to find out who He is.

John 1:14-51
1 John 1:9

Scott Graubard
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

2 Peter: It's True... I Saw It

Peter was willing to be executed for Christ and the gospel. How can a man be so convinced that the gospel is true? Are you and I ready to die courageously and confidently? Let's examine Peter's confidence, and stir up our own.

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Matthew 17:1-9,4:4,5:17-18,22:29
2 Peter 1:12-21
John 21:18-19,1:14-15,10:35
2 Timothy 3:14-17

Sermon discussion questions for parents to use with their children:

• How come Peter was so convinced of the truth of the gospel that he was willing to be executed?
• Why is an eyewitness so important in court?
• Why is the Bible a unique book?
• What was Jesus' view of the Bible?
• How can we stir ourselves up?

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

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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Hebrews 10:19-25
Matthew 16:13-19,18:15-20,28:16-20
Acts 2:40-42,13:1-3,14:21-23,20:17,20:27-30
Ephesians 1:20-23,2:16,2:19-22,3:8-10,3:20-21,4:11-16,5:22-33
1 Timothy 3:14-15

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Death is Gain: When Do Christians Go to Heaven?

When do Christians go to heaven? Upon death or at the general resurrection from the dead? What about our bodies? How does this all work? How can I grow in confidence as I approach death that I will be with the Lord?

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2 Corinthians 4:9-5:8,1:8,12:2-4
Genesis 2:7,3:19
Matthew 10:28
James 2:26
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Luke 23:42-46
Philippians 1:19-23
Acts 7:59
Romans 8:23
Revelation 6:9-11

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

The Resurrection...The Bad News...The Good News

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Matthew 28,5:21-30,7:13
1 Corinthians 4:1-2,15:1-8,15:20-22
Revelation 21:8

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Galatians: Believing and Living the Truth of the Gospel

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Galatians 1:1-2:14

Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA

Life of Elijah: Get the Truth!

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Pastor Todd Jaussen
Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church
Greenville, PA