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Of Figs and Faith

Dear CrossPointe,I love writing these e-mails, because they help me think and distill the points of a sermon. This Sunday I'll be preaching on Mark 11:1225, and it will definitely require clear thinking! Thankfully, Mark has organized this text quite effectively. Using an account of Jesus' cursing a fruitless fig tree, he sandwiches (and highlights) the glaring faithlessne...

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Announcements, May 24

Directory Updates || In order for the member directory to be updated in time for the next member meeting in July, please contact Robert Ward regarding any changes in your contact information! New members can have their pictures taken in Classroom B between 9:50 and 10:20 a.m. on the remaining Sundays in May!Summer Youth Calendar || The youth start their summer schedule on ...

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Jesus, the Humble, Triumphant King

Dear CrossPointe,The next few chapters in Mark (11-15) cover the last week of Jesus' life before his death and resurrection. This week we will look at Mark 11:1-11 where Jesus rides a donkey into Jerusalem amidst shouts of "Hosanna!"On the surface, this may seem like merely a good text for Palm Sunday and not much else. But it is packed full of connection to the Old Testam...

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Announcements, May 17

Directory Updates || In order for the member directory to be updated in time for the next member meeting in July, please contact Robert Ward regarding any changes in your contact information! New members can have their pictures taken in Classroom B between 9:50 and 10:20 a.m. on the remaining Sundays in May!Meet Greet Sunday || Immediately after Sunday's service, newcomer...

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Jesus, a Ransom for Many

Dear CrossPointe,This Sunday we'll study Mark 10:32-52 which contains the high point of Mark's gospel, verse 45, in which Jesus says, "For even the Son of Man came not be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." By his death Jesus purchased our freedom by substituting himself in our place to bear our punishment. John Stott writes, "The concept of su...

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Announcements, May 10

Baby Bottle Boomerang (May 12June 16) || Help raise funds for Sound Choices Pregnancy Clinic! Starting Sunday, CrossPointe will have baby bottles available in the foyer for you, your family, your Community Group, etc., to collect change, bills and checks for Sound Choices! The drive ends on Father's Day, so fill as many bottles as you want (one at a time).Starting Pointe M...

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Empty Riches and Eternal Life

Dear CrossPointe,I'm writing this from Louisville, Ky., where I've been at a retreat for a small group of pastors connected with the ministry of 9Marks. It's been a very refreshing and encouraging time to be around these brothers. Thank you for making it possible for me to participate in this gathering!I'm looking forward to being with you all on Sunday as we look at Mark ...

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Jesus and Children

CrossPointe,In Mark 10:13-16, Jesus speaks of discipleship in parenting and caring for children. He says, "Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the Kingdom of God" (v14). What does Jesus mean by this? How are those who possess God's Kingdom like children?Is it because children are innocent? I think we know better than to believe that. Is it ...

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