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Sermon Resources UPDATED WEEKLY Resources referenced during each of our sermon series are listed here by sermon series title and week... 

Sermon Resources

"The Abiding Life" Sermon Series

September 24, 2023

"The Abiding Life: Confidence of the Abiding Life"
Phil Heller

 

September 17, 2023

"The Abiding Life: Jesus' Death and our Life"
Andy Teare

September 10, 2023
"The Abiding Life: Created for Fellowship and Joy"
Phil Heller

  • Daily Bible Reading Read one chapter of 1 John each day.  This week, circle the word "LIFE" in all its forms (eg. live/lives) each time it appears.  
  • Group Discussion Guide - Click here to view/download this week's PDF
  • NET Abide Bible Journal - 1, 2, 3 John and Jude - Available in the Crossroads atrium ($5 suggested donation) or use this Amazon Link to order a copy
  • YouVersion Bible App Sermon Notes Click here to take notes!

"Elijah" Sermon Series

September 3, 2023
"Elijah: Finding Your Fit"
Mark Whited

August 27, 2023
"Elijah: God Ministers to Elijah"
Phil Heller

 

August 20, 2023
"Elijah: God Works"
Bill Altman

August 6, 2023
"Elijah: God Calls Elijah"
Phil Heller

"Be With One Another" Sermon Series

July 30, 2023
"Live in Harmony"
Phil Heller

July 23, 2023
"Confess to One Another"
Phil Heller

July 16, 2023
"Don't Judge One Another"
Phil Heller

July 9, 2023
"Submit to One Another"
Chris Chaudoin

July 2, 2023
"Serve One Another"
Andrew Bondurant

RECOMMENDED READING
Forgive by Timothy Keller
Free of Charge by Miroslav Volf
The Art of Forgiveness by Lewis Smedes
What is a Girl Worth?: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics by Rachael Denhollander

OPPORTUNITY FOR PRAYER
Freedom Prayer - Freedom Prayer connects people to God. Truths encountered in prayer move from “head knowledge” to experiencing that truth in the heart (Psalm 51:6), which brings about life change, greater freedom, and deeper intimacy with the Lord. To schedule an in-person prayer time with someone from our Freedom Prayer team, call the Crossroads Counseling Center at 812-518-1490.

June 18, 2023
"Bear With One Another"
Phil Heller

June 11, 2023
"Encourage One Another"
Phil Heller

"Be With Each Other" Sermon Series

June 4, 2023
"Love"
Andy Teare

RECOMMENDED READING
The Tech-wise Family  by Andy Crouch
Making conscientious choices about technology in our families is more than just using internet filters and determining screen time limits for our children. It's about developing wisdom, character, and courage in the way we use digital media rather than accepting technology's promises of ease, instant gratification, and the world's knowledge at our fingertips. And it's definitely not just about the kids.

ARTICLE
10 Commandments for a “Tech-Wise Family” at RestoringHeartsCounseling.com

"What Happens When I Die?" Sermon Series

May 28, 2023
"How Shall We Die Now?"
Andrew Bondurant

RECOMMENDED READING
The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom by L.S. Dugdale, MD
   Written to encourage the recovery of the medieval practice of “The Art of Dying,” with modern insight from a physician.

On Death by Timothy Keller
   Written with two brief chapters on death. One written for facing your own death (as well as a weeklong devotional guide) and one chapter for grieving the death of a loved one (as well as a weeklong devotional guide)

Remember Death by Matthew McCullough
   Written to encourage a reckoning with death as a culture.

The Last Enemy by Michael Wittmer
   Written for those facing death.

 

May 21, 2023
"How Now Shall I Live?"
Phil Heller

Recommended Reading: "The Case for Heaven" by Lee Strobel (Amazon Link)

May 14, 2023
"Eternal Security"
Phil Heller

Recommended Reading: "The Case for Heaven" by Lee Strobel (Amazon Link)

May 7, 2023
"Hell"
Ryan King

Recommended Reading: "The Case for Heaven" by Lee Strobel (Amazon Link)

Related videos by The Bible Project:

Group Discussion Guide: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

Personal Bible Study: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

 

April 30,  2023
"Heaven"
Phil Heller 

Recommended Reading: "Heaven" by Randy Alcorn (Amazon Link)

Related videos by The Bible Project:

Group Discussion Guide: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

Personal Bible Study: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

April 23,  2023
"Judgement"
Phil Heller 

Group Discussion Guide: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

Personal Bible Study: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

 

April 16,  2023
"The Return of Jesus"
Phil Heller 

Group Discussion Guide:< Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

Recommended Reading:  "The Case for Heaven" by Lee Strobel (Amazon Link)

 

"I am Most Like Jesus When..." Sermon Series

April 9,  2023
"I Live Again"
Phil Heller 

Group Discussion GuideClick here to view/download this week's PDF!

Personal Bible Study Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

 

April 2,  2023
"I Die to Myself"
Andrew Bondurant 

Group Discussion GuideClick here to view/download this week's PDF!

Personal Bible Study Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

 

March 26,  2023
"I am Courageous"
Phil Heller 

Group Discussion GuideClick here to view/download this week's PDF!

Personal Bible Study Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

March 19,  2023
"I Depend Fully on God"
Phil Heller 

Group Discussion Guide: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

Personal Bible Study: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

March 12,  2023
"I Choose Grace, Mercy and Forgiveness"
Jeremiah Roop 

Group Discussion Guide: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

Personal Bible Study: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

March 5,  2023
"I Serve"
Phil Heller 

Group Discussion Guide: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

Personal Bible Study: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

"Abide" Sermon Series


February 26,  2023
Phil Heller and Mark Whited

Engage in God's Mission  - Take your next step!
We want to help you find your fit within God's mission. Click here to share your interests!

Group Discussion Guide:  Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

Personal Bible Study: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

"Abide" Sermon Series


February 19,  2023
Phil Heller and Aislin Carter

Group Discussion Guide: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

Personal Bible Study: Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

Abide Click here for focused content about learning to ABIDE in 2023.
   Including a calendar of Abide events!

Join a Group Click here to learn more and find a Group at Crossroads!

"Abide" Sermon Series


February 12,  2023
Ryan King

Group Discussion GuideClick here to view/download this week's PDF!

Personal Bible Study Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

Abide Click here for focused content about learning to ABIDE in 2023.
   Including a calendar of Abide events!

Savoring Scripture Workshop Starts February 26 Learn more and register!

YouVersion "Bible in a Year" Reading Plan  Join us! 
 

 

February 5,  2023
Phil Heller

Reconciliation Formula  Click here to learn more!
[Forgiveness + Repentance] = Reconciliation
What is forgiveness? • Five Parts of an Apopogy • Next Steps

• Group Discussion Guide Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

• Personal Bible Study Click here to view/download this week's PDF!

• Abide Click here for focused content about learning to ABIDE in 2023.
 

"Overcoming Apathy" Sermon Series


January 29,  2023
Phil Heller

Crossroads Counseling Center
Life does not always happen the way we think it should. Sometimes we find that we need Christ-centered guidance to help us navigate through present difficulties and past hurts. Learn more about the Crossroads Counseling Center here!


Freedom Prayer is an intentional, private, intercessor-led prayer time, connecting people to God.  Truths encountered in prayer move from “head knowledge” to experiencing that truth in the heart (Psalm 51:6), which brings about life change, greater freedom, and deeper intimacy with the Lord. Learn more about Freedom Prayer here!

Reconciliation Formula  Click here to learn more!
[Forgiveness + Repentance] = Reconciliation
What is forgiveness? • Five Parts of an Apopogy • Next Steps

Generosity Video Message - Larson Family Watch here!

January 15, 2023
"Growth is too hard."
Andy Teare

• A Long Obedience in the Same Direction book by Eugene Peterson

January 8, 2023
"My faith is not relevant to my life."
Phil Heller

• Overcoming Apathy book by Uche Anizor

Join us in a Bible reading plan.
• Read the Bible in a year!
In 2023, as we seek to ABIDE by Being with God, Being with Others, and Being Sent, we want to kick off the year with a Bible-in-a-year Reading Plan! Will you join us? Within the YouVersion Bible app, we have chosen to use the Bible Project's "One Story That Leads to Jesus" reading plan. We will begin reading together this weekend! 




 


 

 

• 14 Days of Hope and Encouragement
If a year-long Bible reading plan is a little intimidating (or if it just isn't enough!), we have also identified a plan that leads us through the book of Philippians in 14 days.  


 

 

 

 

Let's memorize this scripture! Philippians 1:9-11 
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"Abide"


January 1,  2023
Paul Linge and Panel




 




Be with God
READ THE BIBLE IN A YEAR!
In 2023, as we seek to ABIDE by Being with God, Being with Others and Being Sent, we want to kick off the year with a Bible-in-a-year Reading Plan. 

Within the YouVersion Bible app, we have chosen to use the Bible Project's "One Story That Leads to Jesus" reading plan. We will begin reading together on Saturday, January 7 and we hope you'll join us!

December 18, 2022
Can you meet an Agape need?
Please share your area of giftedness or skill.

Yes, I can!

December 11, 2022
2022 Church Health Survey Results
Crossroads Counseling Center
Support Groups
Freedom Prayer
Salvation/Baptism Class
Request Prayer:  cccgo.com/prayer
Learn more about following Jesus:  The Roadmap:  Who Is Jesus?
If you need help meeting basic needs financially or emotionally, please let us know:  Agape Request

November 27, 2022
Vision 2023
The Roadmap
        40 Days of Listening to God by Courtney Musgrave

Generosity According to Jesus Sermon Resources
Generosity According to Jesus

November 20, 2022
Vision Sunday | VISION, 2023 BUDGET & ELDERS' VOTE
Take our Church Health Survey

There are many ways to serve at Crossroads. Not sure where to start?  We can help!
Complete The MyFit Assessment, a tool to help you identify areas that match your gifts, abilities, and interests.

Serve with us!

Fall 2022 Generosity Self-Assessment
The questions in this anonymous survey from Barna are used to calculate a score that will help you assess your generosity and giving practices.

COMPLETE ASSESSMENT

Generosity According to Jesus - Panel Q and A
Thursday, November 3
6:00-7:30 PM in the Chapel
This special event is for anyone under the age of 40! Our panel has been carefully selected and is ready to answer your questions about finances and generosity. Please register and let us know if you have childcare needs.

Register

Financial Peace University
Next Semester begins January 2023.
Learn timeless principles of paying off debt, saving for emergencies, investing in your future and giving.
Click here to be informed when registration opens.


Free Financial Coaching
Crossroads Counseling Center
Our team of financial coaches consists of Certified Public Accountants and others, who provide financial advice and guidance to individuals in our community free of charge.
Call 812-518-1490 to make an appointment.


Crown Financial Ministries Resources
Budgeting Resources available at crown.org
Crown Financial Ministries' mission is to spread the principles and practices of God's economy throughout the world.  The following links are to free resources available on their website.

Financial Planning Workbook
This worksheet will help you determine your monthly expenses, build a spending plan, analyze your budget, and get out of debt.

Download Workbook


Spending Guides
These resources guide your spending and investment percentages, to aid in budgeting and give you more peace of mind.

Access Guides


Get Out of Debt Kit
This kit takes away the stress of trying to create  a plan on your own, and instead gives you a debt-payoff plan to save you time and money.

Download


Scriptures Related to Money and Possessions 

DOWNLOAD

September 18, 2022
Romans: Life in the Spirit
Jeremiah Roop

The Roadmap - Being with God
Explore these pathways!
• Read and study the Bible
• Learn what God is Like
• Develop Spiritual Practices
• Learn the Spirit's Voice

August 21, 2022
Romans: Romans 2
Andrew Bondurant

Romans Journal  
Pick up a copy in the Crossroads Atrium - Suggested donation, $5.

YouVersion Bible Reading Plan: Romans 

Women's Study
In View of God's Mercies: the Gift of the Gospel in Romans by Courtney Doctor

August 14, 2022
Paul's Letter to the Romans: Romans 1
Phil Heller

Romans Journal  
Pick up a copy in the Crossroads Atrium - Suggested donation, $5.

YouVersion Bible Reading Plan: Romans 

Seminary-Level Bible Study of Romans
Next Level - OCC Professor Dr. Michael DeFazio
 

July 31, 2022
Real Love: Re-imagine (Ruakh)
Mark Whited

Listening to God Guide by Kristin Weinzapfel
40 Days of Listening to God by Courtney Musgrave

Ideas for ways to serve others on Sunday, August 7 
• Bake cookies and deliver them to a police station.
• Invite a co-worker to lunch and pay for it.
• Tell a manager how good your service was.
• Pick up trash at a school or in your neighborhood.
• Do a chore for your spouse or sibling without asking them.
• Buy a gift for a child who is in foster care.
• Mow the lawn for a neighbor (ask first!)
• Mail a letter of encouragement to an old friend.
• Spend time and get to know an elderly person.
• Pay for the person’s order behind you in a drive-thru.
• Bring in coffee and donuts for your coworkers.
• Connect your Amazon account to a local nonprofit. (smile.amazon.com)

July 17, 2022
Real Love: Shalom
John Heflick

VIDEO
Shalom/Peace Video - The Bible Project (bibleproject.com)
Biblical peace is about wholeness or completeness, and it was brought to earth in the person of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.

July 3, 2022
Q & A: Anxiety, Depression, Suicide
Phil Heller

BOOKS
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality - Peter Scazzero, Geri Scazzero
Switch on Your Brain - Caroline Leaf
The Emotional Freedom - Stephen Arterburn & Connie Neal
I Am with You Always - Chip Ingram
Secular Creed - Rebecca McLaughlin
Spurgeon's Sorrows - Zack Eswine

ARTICLES
Helping a Friend through the Darkness of Depression
Depression: Supporting a Family Member or Friend
7 Lies the Enemy Wants Us to Believe about Suicide

WEBSITES
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
speakingofsuicide.com

OTHER RESOURCES
Emotional Well-Being Support Group at Crossroads
Freedom Prayer
Crossroads Counseling Center

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)

New 3-digit Suicide Prevention Hotline
988 (begins receiving calls July 16, 2022)
Learn more about 988 here.

June 26, 2022
Q & A: Sexuality
Phil Heller

Messy Grace – Caleb Kaltenbach
People to be Loved – Preston Sprinkle
Is God Anti-Gay? – Sam Allbery
Washed and Waiting – Wesley Hill
Gay Girl, Good God – Jackie Hill Perry
Gender and Sexuality – An Essay by Andrew T. Walker
A Biblical Perspective on Transgender Identity: A Primer for Parents and Strugglers - Focus on the Family
The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert – Rosaria Butterfield  rosariabutterfield.com
Design & Intent Ministries  designandintentministries.com

 Sunday, June 19, 2022
Q & A: Abortion
Phil Heller

WEBSITE - SurrenderingTheSecret.com
PODCAST- Unplanned Grace
BOOK/MOVIE - Unplanned – Abby Johnson
WEBSITE - Right to Life of Southwest Indiana - rtlswin.org
WEBSITE - Trotter House - trotterhouseevv.org
MAP - Indiana Pregnancy Help Resources
BLOG - A Personal Story 

Sunday, June 12, 2022
Q & A: Sin
Phil Heller

Kill the Spider – Carlos Whittaker
   
Respectable Sins  – Jerry Bridges 

Confessions – Augustine  

Gods at War – Kyle Idleman  

Counterfeit Gods  – Tim Keller   

The Reasons for God (Belief in the age of Skepticism)  – Tim Keller

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Sunday, June 5, 2022
Q & A: Sovereignty and Suffering
Phil Heller

Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Timothy Keller 

The Reason for God (Belief in an Age of Skepticism) by Timothy Keller

Hope in the Dark by Craig Groeschel 

Suffering by Paul David Tripp 

The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis 

The Question that Never Goes Away by Philip Yancey 

The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask (With Answers) by Mark Mittelberg

Sunday, May 1, 2022
The Jesus I Never Knew: Temptation
Andrew Bondurant

Crossroads Counseling Center

Freedom Prayer


Sunday, April 10, 2022
Gen We: Commitment Sunday
Phil Heller, Alexa Rohlman, Jeremiah Roop

Family Discipleship Guide  by The Village Church

BOOKS
Raising Passionate Jesus Followers by Phil and Diane Comer

Parenting with Words of Grace by William P. Smith 

Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley

Family Discipleship by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin 

 

Sunday, April 3, 2022
Gen We: Milestones
Phil Heller & Panel

BOOKS

       

    

•  Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin

•  Raising a Modern-day Knight by Robert Lewis

•  The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in its Proper Place by Andy Crouch

•  Freedom Tools For Overcoming Life's Tough Problems by Andy Reese*

PRAYER & PREPARATION

•  Freedom Prayer  
Call the Crossroads Counseling Center at 812-518-1490 for more info or to schedule a prayer session.

•  Passport to Purity Kit

•  Passport to Identity Kit  (for young men and young women)

CLASS
•  Crossroads Kids Salvation/Baptism/Communion Class 

WEBSITES

•  FamilyTeams.com

• The Roadmap - Multiply Your Influence

PODCAST

•  FamilyLife Today  Family Life Podcast Network

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