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Many things, when they are far off, or when we hold them at a distance seem manageable. But when we draw close to them they tower over us. We get frightened. Fear paralyzes us and keeps us from living out the life to which God calls us.

In Haggai we meet a whole nation of people paralyzed in fear. God has called them to rebuild the temple. But they are daunted by the task ahead of them. Their resources are few and hope has dwindled. But God has “A Great Promise” for them. He has a plan for their fear. And he has a plan for yours. If your life had been bound up in fear, come join us this Sunday at Crossroads and hear GOD’S GREAT PROMISE’ for you.

At a time of economic uncertainty, many are asking, “What has happened to my secure world?” That’s a good question, deserving of a thoughtful reply.

Since what we all seek is happiness and security, where and how can these be found and experienced? Well, it depends on where and how we search. This Sunday at Trinity we’ll investigate this theme in a sermon titled AMAZING FAITH, EXCITING FUTURE. (2 Corinthians 9:6-10)

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In 1776 a motto appeared on the newly designed Seal of the United States that had come from a poem in Latin attributed to the classical Roman poet Virgil who lived in the century before Christ. The phrase was “E Pluribus Unum” meaning “From Many, One”. Interestingly, this originally referred to the subject of a cheese, garlic, and herb recipe and the blending of several colors into one in a resulting food dish. But the thought of finding unity by blending individual parts was preserved and eighteen centuries later became a motto for our country that appears on most coins.

Following a bruising campaign, this thought assumes special importance. Amid political, denominational, or familial disputes, the concept of unity becomes vital.

The New Testament directly addresses the issue in several passages. This Sunday we will look at 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 where reside timeless principles for unity applicable to our country, our church, our daily lives. The sermon is titled E PLURIBUS UNUM.

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Nutritionists advise us to eat foods that are truly filling and will stay with us. Isn’t that interesting. Apparently God has designed us so that the foods that are the best for us, stay with us the longest. In the end they are more satisfying and keep us healthier than do foods that are full of “empty calories.”

It’s a struggle we carry into many areas of our lives, including the spiritual. We long to be full, to be happy, to be…. satisfied. And yet we are not. It’s not that we don’t try. We look to our spouse, our job, or things to make us happy. And they do, for a while. But in the end we have a sense that there should be something more.

In the book of Haggai, the prophet warns the people of Israel that they have filled their lives with “empty calories” things that seem to satisfy but leave us wanting in the end. He points us to a life of true satisfaction. Just as we have been created to eat certain foods, so have we been created to live a certain life, a life full of passion for God. The more passion we have for God, the more full and satisfying our lives are. We invite you to join us this Sunday and regain the passion for God that truly satisfies.

Our liberties as Americans are treasured rights and voting is both privilege and responsibility. You have heard the promises, examined the realities, and now must decide this Tuesday for whom and for what to vote. Yet behind the campaign pledges and through the campaign speeches lurks a troubling truth: regardless of who wins, our ultimate help and security will not be found through the electoral process. We need assistance more lasting, personal, and profound than that found in a voting booth.

This Sunday at Crossroads Contemporary Worship at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary, we will ask and answer a basic question: FROM WHERE DOES MY HELP COME? Our guidebook will be the Bible and our insights drawn this Sunday from Psalm 121:1-8.

In John 4:7-15, Jesus offers a Samaritan woman (and each of us), the gift of living water. This water satisfies our souls. While Jesus offers it freely, we must be intentional about keeping our wells filled.

While there are numerous ways for our spirits to drink, our Russia mission team recently experienced Christ’s gift while in Syzran, Russia. The trip was an amazing experience. Although they went to give, they came home filled.

This Sunday four members the team share about “Experiencing the Living Water.”

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God has seen fit to put people in our lives that are broken, hurting, sometimes selfish and callous. They are the people we don’t think much about, and avoid if we can. We sigh when they make contact with us and hope to get back to our “normal lives” as soon as possible. Which means getting rid of “them” with as little contact as possible. We might even find ourselves asking God “Why did you put these people in my life?”

In Crossroads this Sunday we will find a man named Ananias who learned to ask God, not WHY is this person in my life, but rather, WHAT are you calling me to do for this person. When we learn to move from “why” to “what” we find that God can bless and change even the most unlovable people in the world. Just like He did for you and me.

You and I understand resentment because we’ve experienced it, that gnawing, clawing, inner feeling that knots the stomach, clenches the fists, and deprives of sleep. “Resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die,” Carrie Fisher observed. Intuitively we know this is harmful, but how do we resist it?

This Sunday at Trinity we will consider biblical ways for RESISTING RESENTMENT. This topic is practical, helpful, and will be life-changing when Christian principles are applied.

Let’s face it. Life is never perfect. And the conditions of life are always less then what we would like them to be. God almost never gives us a guarantee of success, at least not how we define it. But might it just be possible that God can use us even in the midst of the storm? Does God have a place for us when things aren’t perfect? When we aren’t perfect?

This Sunday, at Crossroads we will look at how God can use even people like you and me in the middle of the storms, if we like Peter are willing to get out of the boat and walk to Him.

For many people, one of life’s most persistent conundrums is “Where Is God?” The question may be uttered during philosophical reflection or theological debate but more often is asked amid the pain and confusion of a traumatic event. When serious illness bullies its way into our normal days, or a loved one suddenly dies, or our sense of security is shaken as the financial crisis spirals downward, sincere people often wonder “WHERE DID GOD GO?”

This is an ancient query. Psalm 44:24 asks of God, “Why do you hide your face? Why do you forget our affliction and oppression?” In that plea lies a false assumption, namely, that we have been abandoned. Nothing could be farther afield than that conclusion although we certainly can understand why such doubts at time beset us.

So let us venture forth into the realm of sincere inquiry to ask, and answer, “WHERE DID GOD GO?” This timeless question will stimulate our minds, embolden our spirits, and bring comfort and joy as we seek the answer to this profound inquiry.

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