Closer

This Sunday, we conclude our three-week focus on themes derived from the “one another” verses in the New Testament. Following talks on unity and love, we will look at humility this Sunday 

This Sunday, as part of our “Closer” theme, we continue a three-week focus on themes derived from the “one another” verses in the New Testament (verses like accept one another, love one another, forgive one another, etc.). One third of the 59 verses could be clustered around the theme of unity (which was the theme of last week’s sermon), one third are variations on an admonition to love one another (love being this week’s theme), 15% have to do with humility (for next week) and there is an array of additional instructions. (Click here and here to learn more.)

This Sunday, as a continuation of the “Closer” theme, we start a three-week focus on themes derived from the “one another” verses in the New Testament (verses like accept one another, love one another, forgive one another, etc.). One third of the 59 verses could be clustered around the theme of unity, one third are variations on an admonition to love one another, 15% have to do with humility and there is an array of additional instructions.
 
Join us this Sunday as we explore the theme of unity from the “one another” verses, focusing on John 17.
For inforgraphics of one another verses please visit the link:
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We will be continuing our Closer series and will be looking at the story of Moses and the burning bush. Our message will focus on Exodus 3:1-8 and Exodus 4:1-2. 

This Sunday, we will look at drawing closer to Jesus by reviewing the gospel accounts of the life of Jesus and asking ourselves: “Who was close to Jesus, and what can we learn from their stories about closeness to Him?” A key text for this week’s talk is Hebrews 10:19 & 22: “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus.....let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.”
 

This Sunday, former Crossroads pastor Kevin Johnson will give part two of his message called The Kingdom Manifesto, based on Matthew 5-7 (the Sermon on the Mount). Join us as we explore Jesus' vision for the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.

This Sunday, former Crossroads pastor Kevin Johnson will share the first of a two-part message called The Kingdom Manifesto.  This sermon, and next week's, will be based on Matthew 5-7 and what is called The Sermon on the Mount.  Join us as we explore Jesus' vision for the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth.

As Jesus walked on earth, he was always closely surrounded by a lot of people. Everybody wanted to be with Him and around Him. But there is a woman who was not supposed to be there. She has been unclean for 12 years. She was unclean and she made everything and everybody she touched unclean. She was unclean in the religious sense of the word. This meant she was far from anything that had to do with religion. She is unnamed and unrelated to anyone else in the story, except for Jesus. She suffers anonymously and alone. Yet, in her desperation, she takes a small step that no one sees. But her act of faith does not go unnoticed by Jesus. Jesus heals her, and she is made clean again. Being close to Jesus means being close to those who suffer, who are alone and marginalized. 

--from Luke 8:42b-48

This Sunday we will be joining International Justice Mission to fight slavery worldwide. International Justice Mission is a Christian human rights organisation that secures justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression.

This week, in steps towards moving closer to Jesus, we will continue to look at Philippians 3:7-11 and a vision for how to invest in this vibrant, growing relationship over a lifetime.

This week, in steps towards moving closer to Jesus, we will look at Philippians 3:7-11. Investing consistently in your relationship with Jesus, to know Him more intimately and deeply, is vital to lifelong vibrant spiritual growth. What might that look like in my everyday life over a lifetime? And why does this matter so much anyway?

Sometimes, in order to move closer to Jesus, to each other, and to others in our lives, we have to identify and remove obstacles, not only cultural barriers in the outer world, but also spiritual 'strongholds' in our inner lives. In 2 Corinthians 10:2-6, Paul encourages us that the gospel is 'God-powered for demolishing strongholds'.

In our new season and series we are focusing on moving closer to Jesus, closer to each other and, together, closer to the people in our world.