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19
Jul 2020
When Dysfunction Is Addressed

Due to the Covid-19 virus, Crossroads UMC has canceled all worship services and large group activities until further notice.  Please join us in worshipping online during this time. Summer is a time for family reunions. For some, family reunions are fun and fulfilling. For others, they are uncomfortable or even painful. We all have some dysfunction in our families. We have stories that we’d rather not tell. In the stories of Genesis, we discover God’s chosen family – those first generations of Israel – had struggles, secrets, sibling rivalries, and even threats of murder. As we explore these rich and ancient stories, we see how God works through and in spite of family dysfunction to bring about God’s purposes for the world, and we find hope for God’s presence and movement in our own families. Watch the message by clicking on the “Watch” button. ......

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12
Jul 2020
Sibling Rivalry

Due to the Covid-19 virus, Crossroads UMC has canceled all worship services and large group activities until further notice.  Please join us in worshipping online during this time. Summer is a time for family reunions. For some, family reunions are fun and fulfilling. For others, they are uncomfortable or even painful. We all have some dysfunction in our families. We have stories that we’d rather not tell. In the stories of Genesis, we discover God’s chosen family – those first generations of Israel – had struggles, secrets, sibling rivalries, and even threats of murder. As we explore these rich and ancient stories, we see how God works through and in spite of family dysfunction to bring about God’s purposes for the world, and we find hope for God’s presence and movement in our own families. Watch the message by clicking on the “Watch” button. ......

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05
Jul 2020
A Biblical Romance

Due to the Covid-19 virus, Crossroads UMC has canceled all worship services and large group activities until further notice.  Please join us in worshipping online during this time. Summer is a time for family reunions. For some, family reunions are fun and fulfilling. For others, they are uncomfortable or even painful. We all have some dysfunction in our families. We have stories that we’d rather not tell. In the stories of Genesis, we discover God’s chosen family – those first generations of Israel – had struggles, secrets, sibling rivalries, and even threats of murder. As we explore these rich and ancient stories, we see how God works through and in spite of family dysfunction to bring about God’s purposes for the world, and we find hope for God’s presence and movement in our own families. Watch the message by clicking on the “Watch” button. ......

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28
Jun 2020
An Unthinkable Trial

Due to the Covid-19 virus, Crossroads UMC has canceled all worship services and large group activities until further notice.  Please join us in worshipping online during this time. Summer is a time for family reunions. For some, family reunions are fun and fulfilling. For others, they are uncomfortable or even painful. We all have some dysfunction in our families. We have stories that we’d rather not tell. In the stories of Genesis, we discover God’s chosen family – those first generations of Israel – had struggles, secrets, sibling rivalries, and even threats of murder. As we explore these rich and ancient stories, we see how God works through and in spite of family dysfunction to bring about God’s purposes for the world, and we find hope for God’s presence and movement in our own families. Watch the message by clicking on the “Watch” button. ......

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21
Jun 2020
A Painful Shortcut

Due to the Covid-19 virus, Crossroads UMC has canceled all worship services and large group activities until further notice.  Please join us in worshipping online during this time. Summer is a time for family reunions. For some, family reunions are fun and fulfilling. For others, they are uncomfortable or even painful. We all have some dysfunction in our families. We have stories that we’d rather not tell. In the stories of Genesis, we discover God’s chosen family – those first generations of Israel – had struggles, secrets, sibling rivalries, and even threats of murder. As we explore these rich and ancient stories, we see how God works through and in spite of family dysfunction to bring about God’s purposes for the world, and we find hope for God’s presence and movement in our own families. Watch the message by clicking on the “Watch” button.......

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14
Jun 2020
God Chooses An Imperfect Family

Due to the Covid-19 virus, Crossroads UMC has canceled all worship services and large group activities until further notice.  Please join us in worshipping online during this time. Summer is a time for family reunions. For some, family reunions are fun and fulfilling. For others, they are uncomfortable or even painful. We all have some dysfunction in our families. We have stories that we’d rather not tell. In the stories of Genesis, we discover God’s chosen family – those first generations of Israel – had struggles, secrets, sibling rivalries, and even threats of murder. As we explore these rich and ancient stories, we see how God works through and in spite of family dysfunction to bring about God’s purposes for the world, and we find hope for God’s presence and movement in our own families. Watch the message by clicking on the “Watch” button.......

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11
Sep 2016
Unshakable Living

How do we stand strong when things go wrong?  How do some people manage to keep it together in the midst of tragedy?    In this four week “Unshakable” series that discusses doubt, trouble, family and everyday living, we address the storms of life and talk about how to weather those storms with God to become unshakable. Listen to this message by clicking the “Listen” button above and follow along with the message notes by clicking on the “Download” button. Read this week’s scripture online:  Jeremiah 29:11-13; John 16:28, 33; John 14:27    ...

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04
Sep 2016
Unshakable Family

How do we stand strong when things go wrong?  How do some people manage to keep it together in the midst of tragedy?    In this four week “Unshakable” series that discusses doubt, trouble, family and everyday living, we address the storms of life and talk about how to weather those storms with God to become unshakable. Listen to this message by clicking the “Listen” button above and follow along with the message notes by clicking on the “Download” button. Read this week’s scripture online: Joshua 24:14-15, 1 Chronicles 16:8-11, Matthew 7:24-25 After listening to this message, apply its teachings to your life by following these next steps:   · Think about your principle of firsts.  What things does your family put first? · What do you put your faith in?  What is the foundation your family is built on? · Consider how you will move forward in faith together......

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