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12
Apr 2020
Age Of High Anxiety

Due to the Covid-19 virus, Crossroads UMC has cancelled all worship services and large group activities until further notice.  Please join us in worshipping online during this time. Review this service, where Pastor Scott Walters starts the series “Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope”, based on the sermon series of the same title by Adam Hamilton. We all experience a measure of anxiety, worry or fear in our lives. During uncertain times like these, those feelings can be even more intense. Among the most frequently repeated statements in all of scriptures is, “Do not be afraid.” But how do we overcome worry, anxiety and fear? How can we live unafraid, fearless? Join us online as we explore the most common worries and fears experienced by Americans today, consider practical steps of overcoming these fears and reflect upon fear in the light of scripture and......

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01
Jul 2018
Storms and Anxiety

Anxiety. Fear. Calming the storms. This week guest speaker, Tressie Gade, talks to us about how we can find calm and inner peace through scripture even when there are stormy times in our lives. Review this message from July, 2018 from guest speaker, Tressie Gade. Read the message by clicking the “Download” button. Listen to the message audio by clicking on the “Listen” button. Watch the message by clicking the “Watch” button. Read the scripture: Mark 4:35-41. NOTES: Scriptures used in this sermon: Mark 4: 35-41, Proverbs 3:5, John 16:33, Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 27:1.  ...

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04
Feb 2018
Stone Soup

Stress. Anxiety.  Fear.  These words capture what many Americans feel about the economy and their personal finances.  We live in a society that tells us “you deserve it now”, whether or not we can afford it or really even need it.  Join us for this  four week series, as we examine our own spending, saving and giving habits and learn how to assess your financial situation and develop a financial plan that allows you to experience the true joy that comes through simplicity and generosity. Review this message from February, 2018 as Pastor Kristen reads the story of Stone Soup and asks us to consider what we bring to the table. Listen to this message by clicking the “Listen” button above and view the message notes by clicking on the “Download” button. Read the scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16 After listening to this message, apply its teachings to your  life......

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28
Jan 2018
Defined By Generosity

Stress. Anxiety.  Fear.  These words capture what many Americans feel about the economy and their personal finances.  We live in a society that tells us “you deserve it now”, whether or not we can afford it or really even need it.  Join us for this  four week series, as we examine our own spending, saving and giving habits and learn how to assess your financial situation and develop a financial plan that allows you to experience the true joy that comes through simplicity and generosity. Review this message from January 28th, 2018 as Pastor Kristen finishes the “Enough” Series about financial planning through Christ. Listen to this message by clicking the “Listen” button above and view the message notes by clicking on the “Download” button. Read the scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25, Proverbs 22:9 & Luke 6:38 After listening to this message, apply its teachings to your  life by following these next......

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21
Jan 2018
Cultivating Contentment

Stress. Anxiety.  Fear.  These words capture what many Americans feel about the economy and their personal finances.  We live in a society that tells us “you deserve it now”, whether or not we can afford it or really even need it.  Join us for this  four week series, as we examine our own spending, saving and giving habits and learn how to assess your financial situation and develop a financial plan that allows you to experience the true joy that comes through simplicity and generosity. Review this message from January 21st, 2018 as Pastor Kristen continues with the “Enough” Series about financial planning through Christ. Listen to this message by clicking the “Listen” button above and view the message notes by clicking on the “Download” button. Read the scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6, Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 & Luke 12:15. After listening to this message, apply its teachings to your  life by following these next......

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14
Jan 2018
Wisdom and Finances

Stress. Anxiety.  Fear.  These words capture what many Americans feel about the economy and their personal finances.  We live in a society that tells us “you deserve it now”, whether or not we can afford it or really even need it.  Join us for this  four week series, as we examine our own spending, saving and giving habits and learn how to assess your financial situation and develop a financial plan that allows you to experience the true joy that comes through simplicity and generosity. Review this message from January 14th, 2018 as Pastor Kristen continues with the “Enough” Series about financial planning through Christ. Listen to this message by clicking the “Listen” button above and view the message notes by clicking on the “Download” button. Read the scripture: Luke 15: 11-16, Matthew 6:24 & Proverbs 21:5 and 20. After listening to this message, apply its teachings to your  life by......

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03
Jan 2018
When Dreams Become Nightmares

Stress. Anxiety.  Fear.  These words capture what many Americans feel about the economy and their personal finances.  We live in a society that tells us “you deserve it now”, whether or not we can afford it or really even need it.  Join us for this  four week series, as we examine our own spending, saving and giving habits and learn how to assess your financial situation and develop a financial plan that allows you to experience the true joy that comes through simplicity and generosity. Review this message from January 7th, 2018 as Pastor Kristen begins the “Enough” Series about financial planning through Christ. Listen to this message by clicking the “Listen” button above and view the message notes by clicking on the “Download” button. Read the scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, 1 Timothy 6:6-10 & Ecclesiastes 5:10 After listening to this message, apply its teachings to your  life by following these next......

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