Greetings in the Wonderful name of our Lord Jesus Christ! I am Dean Bradford, Pastor of Crossroads Baptist Church. I want to extend a warm invitation to each of you to come by and visit us here at Crossroads. It is our desire at Crossroads to be about God’s program of ministering to souls in a loving and caring way for God’s Glory. If you do not have a home church, or if you are looking for a church, then check us out! Hey, you never know what you may be missing! In addition, we have a very special Guest that meets with us every Sunday that you may know or be interested in. His name is Jesus Christ, and He is who< we are all about!

Don’t forget our Homecoming Service and Fellowship Dinner on September 12!  We look forward to a great time with you!

“Remembering the Ransom”

I Corinthians 11: 23-26

I. (23) “The Betrayal”

II. (24) “The Body”

III. (25) “The Blood”

IV. (26) “The Blessing”

The Lord understands our nature perfectly and He knows that our memory tends to be a light sleeper. He knows that a Believer’s memory will awaken to His slightest knock. Sometimes just a measure of music or a song, a familiar fragrance, maybe a scraped letter, or a little shoe, and the past is instantly remembered.

Spiritual matters are not immune to the vanishing act of our memory either. Therefore, therein is the need for this service today, for us followers of Christ to remember the incredible act that only One person alone could perform to purchase and eternally secure the payment for a hopeless people such as you and I!

“Under New Management”

Romans 6:1-11

One of the greatest things to understand about salvation in Jesus Christ is that when it occurs, there is an obvious change in us in many ways. This happens in the beginning by changing us on the inside, theologically speaking we call this sanctification. Yet soon after the new Owner comes in it becomes obvious to almost everybody around us, that we are under new management. For this New Owner is God Himself! Today we are going to examine this change in three angles and prayerfully gain an understanding of how awesome it is to be one of the redeemed!

1. (1-4) “The New Ownership”

2. (5-7) “The New Outlook”

3. (8-11) “The New Outcome”

(Sermon Series) – “The Promotion of the Gospel Examined” (Part 5)

“It’s Not About Us Anyway”

II Timothy 2:8-13

I. (8) “The Proof”

II. (9-10) “The Position”

III. (11-13) “The Perspective”

(Sermon Series) – “The Promotion of the Gospel Examined” (Part 3)

“Remaining Loyal to the Lord”

II Timothy 1: 13-14

I. (13a) “Devotion to His Word”

II. (13b) “Devotion to His Work”

III. (14) “Devotion to His Will”

At some point, each Christian should realize and appreciate the gravity of how important it is to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ. However, in our fallen sinful state that we are currently in right now, we do not have to look very far to see the impact of our fallen natures upon things that we once consider perfect and whole and were totally devoted to in heart and mind. Things that we once upon a time cherished and perhaps even at one time committed ourselves to for life, yet now have had a “change of mind” about. A change of mind due in part to the fact that our faith in Christ is not that important to us anymore.

Today we are going to consider what Scripture tells us concerning the importance of our unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ, His Message, and His Kingdom.

Join us for Vacation Bible School at Crossroads July 26-30, with graduation on August 1 at 6 pm.  Starts at 6 pm nightly.

August 14, 2010 – 4 PM

The Inman Sisters will be joining us at 4 for great gospel music, followed by a Hot Dog Supper.  All proceeds will benefit Jessica Owenby, a young lady in Haywood County who is suffering serious medical problems.  Prayers for Jessica are appreciated, and if you can contribute in any way, thank you!

A good time together; neighbors and visitors are welcome and invited.  Bring a lawn chair and just enjoy some time getting to know each other!  Saturday evening, August 7, 2010.  We’ll start sometime around 6, probably, and quit when everybody goes home.  Just kick back and SIT A SPELL!

(Sermon Series) – “The Promotion of the Gospel Examined” (Part 2)

“The Worthy Cause of Serving Christ”

II Timothy 1: 8-12

I. (8-9) “Serving Christ with Giving”

II. (10-11) “Serving Christ with Gift’s”

III. (12) “Serving Christ with Grit”

At some point, each Christian should realize and appreciate the gravity of how important it is to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Today we are going to consider that since the birth of the New Testament Church in Acts chapter two, God has been calling upon people with a “Genuine Faith” in Him to serve Him in many different ways. Folks that is still happening today as well!

Yet so often as we humans are so skilled in doing, we make excuses as to why everyone should serve Him except for me. The promotion of the Gospel in a world that does not welcome it very easily requires us to understand a few things. Today we are going to look at three basic elements that effectively and consistently promote the greatest message ever!

“The Promotion of the Gospel Examined” (Part 1)

“The Genuine Faith Factor”

II Timothy 1: 3-7

1. (3-4) “The Practice of Genuine Faith”
2. (5) “The Promotion of Genuine Faith”
3. (6-7) “The Perseverance of Genuine Faith”