2008 Sermons

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January -- Blind Obedience
Download: 080106 - Blind Obedience - Where Does God Want Us To Go - Genesis 12
Download: 080113 - Blind Obedience - Week 2 - Genesis 12
Download: 080120 - Blind Obedience - Week 3 - Genesis 12
Download: 080120 - Blind Obedience - God Demands Everything - Genesis 12

February -- Forgiving Abuse
Download: 080203- Forgiving Abuse - Genesis 37
Download: 080210 - Forgiving Abuse - Refusing Abuse - Genesis 37
Download: 080217 - Forgiving Abuse - God Remembers - Genesis 37
Download: 080224 - Forgiving Abuse - God Restores - Genesis 37

March -- The Cross
Download: The Cross - The Last Supper - Luke 22, John 13
Download: The Cross - The Garden of Gethsemane - Luke 22, John 17 & 18
Download: The Cross - The Crucifixion - Luke 23

Download Tough Questions

April -- The Exodus -- A New Chance at Life
Download: Exodus 1-3 - A New Chance at Life
Download: Exodus 5-6 - God & Evil
Download: Exodus 7-12 - God & Evil
Download: Exodus 13-14 - A New Chance at Life

May & June -- The Five Things
Download: The Five Things - Seek God
Download: The Five Things - Face Your Heart and Life
Download: The Five Things - Build Friendships Without Masks
Download: The Five Things - Swim in the Mystery and the Beauty
Download: The Five Things - Empty Your Hands and Get Your Hands Dirty Serving People - Acts 1
Download: The Five Things - Empty Your Hands and Get Your Hands Dirty Serving People - Acts 2
Download: The Five Things - Empty Your Hands and Get Your Hands Dirty Serving People by Lance Finley - Acts 3

Download: 080622 - Luke 19 - The View

August -- Jonah
Download: Jonah 1:1-3 - Change the World Change Yourself
Download: Jonah 1:4-17 - Looking for God to change the world
Download: Jonah 2 - Finding God at the Bottom
Download: Jonah 3 - A Second Chance at a Global Vision
Download: 080810 - Jonah 4 - Should I Not Be Concerned About This Great City

Download: 080727 - Tom Toner - Luke 23 - The Worst Day of Your Life

August -- Various
Download: 080817 - Mark 1 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Download: 080831 - Tough Question Sunday

September -- Deuteronomy -- The Shema
Download: Deuteronomy 1 - Standing at the Edge of the Future
Download: Deuteronomy 5 - A God of Freedom
Download: Deuteronomy 6 - Truth and Grace
Download: Deuteronomy 6 - Total Immersion

October -- Romans 12
Download: Romans 12 - Avoid an Adequate Life
Download: Romans 13 - How to Put Prayer Back in School
Download: Romans 14 - Freedom & Legalism

Download: Shane Reichart - How to Hear the Voice of God

November -- The Sermon on the Mount
Download: Matthew 5 -- Foundations for the Kingdom
Download: Matthew 5 -- Lance Finley
Download: Matthew 5 - Anger in the Kingdom of Heaven
Download: Matthew 6 - Looking For Your Heart
Download: Matthew 7 - Finding Your Heart

December -- The Incarnation
Download: The Creator God Enters Humanity
Download: The Embryonic Jesus Within You - Luke 1
Download: Christmas Changes Everything
Download: The Soul - Luke 1

Sermon Download: The Incarnation

Sermon Theme: The Incarnation - December 2008

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Download: The Creator God Enters Humanity

Download: The Embryonic Jesus Within You - Luke 1

Download: Christmas Changes Everything

Download: The Soul - Luke 1

Download: Matthew 7 - Finding Your Heart

What's Happening at The Crossover, December 14, 2008

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, December 14, 2008

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"—which means, "God with us."
– Matthew 1:22-23

CALENDAR
December 15 (Mon) – 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry
December 17 (Wed) – 6:30PM – ROCK & RIOT Youth Groups – Christmas Party!!
December 21 (Sun) – 6PM – Christmas Service Candles and Communion
December 28 (Sun) – Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
December 28 (Sun) – 2PM – Nursing Home Worship Service @ Douglas Rehabilitation Center
January 4 (Sun) – 11:30AM – Carry-in Lunch. We’ll provide meat, drinks, and tableware.

Jill Eastin’s Graduation Party – Jill is graduating from Eastern Illinois University, and you are invited to celebrate with her and her family here at The Crossover on Sunday, December 21, 2008 from 2-4PM. RSVP 217 259 4687. Terri.Eastin@gmail.com.

Christmas Service – On December 21st at 6PM, we will have a Christmas service with candles and communion. It will be a quieter, reflective service. We hope you will join us.

Weekly Offerings – We have been coming in short on our weekly offering in order to pay out our current expenses. The checkbook dropped below $500 this week. At this rate, we will finish the year about $1000 behind. We know the economy is tight, but we also know that you want to be informed about the financial situation of The Crossover. Please look at your regular giving to see if we can raise our monthly giving to meet our expenses, and if you are able to give a bit extra to help us finish the year strong, we would appreciate it.

Pray for the City – Starting January 16th, we will join area churches in praying for our city for 30 days. There will be daily prayer guides, a 24 hour prayer vigil, weekly events on Wednesday at noon to pray for various aspects of our city (government, education, health care, and economic vitality). We hope you will plan to join us in this endeavor.

What's Happening at The Crossover, December 7, 2008

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE CROSSOVER?
Sunday, December 7, 2008

The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory, like Father, like Son, Generous inside and out, true from start to finish. John pointed him out and called, "This is the One! The One I told you was coming after me but in fact was ahead of me. He has always been ahead of me, has always had the first word." – John 1:14-15

CALENDAR
TODAY (Sun) – 11:30AM – Carry-in Lunch. We’ll provide ham, drinks, and tableware.
TODAY (Sun) – 6PM – Young Adult Gathering at Pastor Brian’s House
December 8 (Mon) – 7PM - Wingman Men’s Ministry
December 8 (Mon) – 5:30PM – Michelle Donnell’s Home Group
December 10 (Wed) – 6:30PM – Youth Groups Caroling at Douglas Rehab
December 10 (Wed) – 6:30PM – Join us for caroling at Douglas Rehab Center. Meet at the Church.
December 10 (Wed) – 6:30PM – Randy Myers’ Home Group Going Caroling!!
December 28 (Sun) – Collecting spare change & non-perishable food items for the Needs Team!
December 28 (Sun) – 2PM – Nursing Home Worship Service @ Douglas Rehabilitation Center

From Salvation Army – “The bells and kettles are out and we have started our campaign for Christmas funds. With the economy in a recession, this year, more than ever, volunteers will help us reach our goal! If your family or group would like to ring bells for us please let us know. We also have other volunteer opportunities available if you would like to help.” Call Tricia 234-3915.

Haiti Trip (NEW INFO!!) – We are now considering a July trip to Haiti. If you are interested in going to Haiti in July, let Pastor Brian know ASAP.

Annual Haiti Banquet is scheduled for January 17th, 2009 at the Walkway. We would like 10 families to donate an item valued between $50 and $100 for our silent auction. We would like everyone to consider donating something for the auction. Also you could start planning to fill a table with friends who might be interested in donating to our great cause. If you would like to help us plan this grand event, let Michelle Donnell know. We could use the help!

Sermon Download: The Sermon on the Mount

Sermon Theme: The Sermon on the Mount- Foundations for the Kingdom - November 2008

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Download: Matthew 5 -- Foundations for the Kingdom

Download: Matthew 5 -- Lance Finley

Download: Matthew 5 - Anger in the Kingdom of Heaven

Download: Matthew 6 - Looking For Your Heart

Download: Matthew 7 - Finding Your Heart