http://www.crossingumc.org The Crossing Podcasts en The Crossing Podcasts The Crossing no The Crossing Sermons pierre@crossingumc.org ℗ & © 2012 The Crossing 720 Pastor Scott McDermott started the series FORGOTTEN FOUNDATIONS with this teaching on: "Know what to say no to". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/know-what-to-say-no-to http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/knowwhattosaynoto.mp3 Sun, 13 May 2012 14:10:42 GMT Scott McDermott Forgotten Foundations pastor_scott_mcdermott,forgotten_foundations,know_what_to_say_no_to Pastor Scott concluded his series on REST with this teaching "Trusting in God". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/trusting-in-god http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/trustingingod.mp3 Sun, 06 May 2012 13:23:40 GMT Scott McDermott Rest pastor_scott_mcdermott,rest,sermon_series,rest:_trusting_in_god Pastor Scott McDermott continues the series on REST with "Stop Being Driven; Start Being Led". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/stop-being-driven-start-being-led http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/stopbeingdriven.mp3 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:23:32 GMT Scott McDermott Rest pastor_scott,rest,stop_being_driven,start_being_led Pastor Scott continues the series REST with this teaching on Rest: Environment. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/rest-environment http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/rest-environment.mp3 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:04:41 GMT Scott McDermott Rest pastor_scott_mcdermott,rest,sermon_series,rest:_environment,encouragement Pastor Scott McDermott opened the series REST with this teaching "Rest is Inheritance". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/rest-is-inheritance http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/restisinheritance.mp3 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:01:51 GMT Scott McDermott Rest pastor_scott_mcdermott,rest,sermon_series,rest_is_inheritance Pastor Scott McDermott concluded the series: FACES OF JESUS with this teaching. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/jesus-a-new-day http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/anewday.mp3 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:22:35 GMT Scott McDermott Faces of Jesus pastor_scott_mcdermott,faces_of_jesus,jesus:a_new_day Pastor Scott McDermott continues the FACES OF JESUS series based on the book of Hebrews with this teaching on "Jesus: Our High Priest". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/jesus-our-high-priest http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/ourhighpriest.mp3 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:09:38 GMT Scott McDermott Faces of Jesus pastor_scott_mcdermott,faces_of_jesus,jesus:_our_high_priest Pastor Scott McDermott continues the FACES OF JESUS series with this teaching on "Jesus: the Author and Finisher of Our Faith". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/jesus-the-author-and-finisher-of-our-faith http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/jesusauthorandfinisher.mp3 Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:32:11 GMT Scott McDermott Faces of Jesus pastor_scott_mcdermott,faces_of_jesus,jesus:_the_author_and_finisher_of_our_faith Pastor Scott McDermott continues the FACES OF JESUS series with the teaching: "Jesus: The One Who Cares". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/jesus-the-one-who-cares http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/jesuscares.mp3 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:23:21 GMT Scott McDermott Faces of Jesus pastor_scott_mcdermott,faces_of_jesus,jesus:_the_one_who_cares Pastor Scott McDermott continues the FACES OF JESUS series based on the book of Hebrews with this teaching on "Jesus the Heir and Sustainer". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/jesus-the-heir-and-sustainer http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/jesusheirsustainer.mp3 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 14:56:02 GMT Scott McDermott Faces of Jesus jesus,heir,sustainer,pastor_scott_mcdermott Pastor Scott McDermott introduced the series FACES OF JESUS with this teaching on the significance of the coming of Jesus Christ and who he is. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/jesus-as-son-of-god-a-new-creation http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/jesussonofgod.mp3 Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:52:02 GMT Scott McDermott Faces of Jesus pastor_scott_mcdermott,faces_of_jesus,significance_of_his_coming,who_he_is Dr. Heidi Baker, our guest speaker, expounded on John 4:4-42, in which the woman at the well looked into the face of Jesus. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/the-woman-at-the-well http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/heidibaker.mp3 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:08:19 GMT Dr. Heidi Baker Dr. Heidi Baker, our guest speaker, expounded on John 4:4-42, in which the woman at the well looked into the face of Jesus. jesus,woman_at_the_well,john_4,face,stop_for_one Pastor Scott McDermott completed the "7 Essentials" series with this teaching: "You were made for Expanding the Kingdom". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/you-were-made-for-expanding-the-kingdom http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/madeforexpandingthekingdom.mp3 Sun, 19 Feb 2012 17:14:15 GMT Scott McDermott 7 Essentials expanding_the_kingdom,every_member_in_ministry,7_essentials Brian Kisler spoke on Unity as part of our sermon series on 7 Essentials. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/unity http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/unity.mp3 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:03:34 GMT Brian Kisler 7 Essentials unity,7,7_essentials,john As we meditate on the person of God as a King we will also learn how to reflect his goodness and greatness to the world around us. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/reflections-of-a-king http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/reflectionsofaking.mp3 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:25:47 GMT Pierre Eade As we meditate on the person of God as a King we will also learn how to reflect his goodness and greatness to the world around us. pastor_pierre,reflections_of_a_king,goodness,greatness,reflect_him Pastor Scott McDermott continued his series on "7 Essentials" with this teaching on Prayer. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/prayer http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/prayer.mp3 Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:23:59 GMT Scott McDermott 7 Essentials pastor_scott,7,prayer Pastor Scott McDermott continued his series on "7 Essentials" with this teaching on Spiritual Renewal. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/spiritual-renewal http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/spiritualrenewal.mp3 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:40:00 GMT Scott McDermott 7 Essentials pastor_scott,7,spiritual_renewal Pastor Scott McDermott continued his series, 7 Essentials, with this teaching entitled "Building your life on God's word". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/build-your-life-on-gods-word http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/buildyourlife.mp3 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:19:27 GMT Scott McDermott 7 Essentials 7,build_your_life_on_god's_word,pastor_scott_mcdermot,7_essentials Pastor Scott McDermott gave the first teaching in the series "7", entitled "Valuing God's Intention Toward You". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/valuing-gods-intention-toward-you http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/godsintention.mp3 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:57:52 GMT Scott McDermott 7 Essentials valuing_god's_intention_toward_you,valuing_your_relationship_with_god,out_of_alignment,"7",peter_2:9-10 http://www.crossingumc.org/media/resolved http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/resolved.mp3 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:30:13 GMT Scott McDermott http://www.crossingumc.org/media/christmas-together http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/christmastogether.mp3 Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:57:36 GMT Brian Kisler Our Christmas Eve Candlelight service was entitled "Still Among Us". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/still-among-us Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:24:41 GMT Scott McDermott Our Christmas Eve Candlelight service was entitled "Still Among Us". christmas_eve,candlelight_service,"still_among_us" Pastor Scott concluded his CORE 4 series with this teaching on The Giving Habit. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/the-giving-habit http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/givinghabit.mp3 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 20:44:29 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life the_giving_habit,pastor_scott_mcdermott,philippians,core_4 Continuing in the series: CORE 4, Pastor Scott spoke on the Prayer Habit. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/the-prayer-habit http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/prayerhabit.mp3 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 14:38:15 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life prayer_habit,paul,core_4_series,pastor_scott,phil._4:6 Pastor Scott McDermott continued in his series,Core 4: Real Training for Real LIfe, with a teaching entitled: The Growth Habit. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/the-growth-habit http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/growthhabit.mp3 Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:03:27 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life core_4,growth_habit,scott_mcdermott Continuing in the series: Core 4: Real Training for Real Life, Pastor Scott McDermott taught on "The Rejoicing Habit". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/the-rejoicing-habit http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/rejoicinghabit.mp3 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:50:06 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life rejoice,choice_to_rejoice,always,core_4,pastor_scott_mcdermott,the_rejoicing_habit Continuing in the Core 4 series, Pastor Scott taught on committing to let go. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/forgetting-what-is-behind Sun, 20 Nov 2011 15:57:37 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life commitment_ot_let_go,forgetting_what_is_behind Guest speaker Pastor Jose Ramon Ruiz Perez from Cuba spoke on "Letters of the Enemy to Hezekiah". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/letters-of-the-enemy-to-hezekiah http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/joseruiz.mp3 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:35:17 GMT Jose Ramon Ruiz Perez Guest speaker Pastor Jose Ramon Ruiz Perez from Cuba spoke on "Letters of the Enemy to Hezekiah". pastor_jose,letters_of_the_enemy_to_hezekiah,hezekiah's_response Pastor Scott McDermott spoke on Commitment to Endure in the series: Core 4: Real Training 4 Real Life. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/commitment-to-endure http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/commitmenttoendure.mp3 Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:13:31 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life commitment_to_endure,paul,philippians,core_4_series Continuing in the series, Core 4: Real Training for Real Life, Pastor Scott McDermott taught on: Commitment to Walk in Power. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/commitment-to-walk-in-power http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/commitmenttowalkinpower.mp3 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:55:13 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life core_4,commitment,power Continuing in the series CORE 4: Real Training 4 Real Life, Pastor Scott spoke on "Desire to Know Christ." http://www.crossingumc.org/media/desire-to-know-christ http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/desiretoknowchrist.mp3 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:10:28 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life core_4,meaningful_life,know_christ,desire_to_know_christ Commitment to Less and More, in the current series: Core 4: Real Training for Real Life http://www.crossingumc.org/media/commitment-to-less-and-more http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/commitmenttolessandmore.mp3 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 13:36:40 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life commitment,less_and_more,core_4_series Continuing in the series Core 4: Real Training for Real Life, Scott taught on "Committing to Remember". http://www.crossingumc.org/media/committing-to-remember http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/committingtoremember.mp3 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:08:12 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life commitment,remember,more_meaningful_life In our desire to live a more meaningful life, we need to consider how we deal with negative things in our lives. Pastor Scott McDermott drew our attention to the truth that we can change our response to negative situations, and taught us ways to increase our ability to recover. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/increasing-my-ability-to-recover http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/abilitytorecover.mp3 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:08:56 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life core_4,capability,response_to_negative_things,ability_to_recover,shine_like_a_star Is our life and prayer focus on our needs, day to day? Are we seeking Jesus for food that spoils? Referring to John 6:25-36, Pastor Brian Kisler gave us encouragement and direction regarding feasting on food that does not spoil. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/what-must-we-do http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/whatmustwedo.mp3 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:52:38 GMT Brian Kisler Is our life and prayer focus on our needs, day to day? Are we seeking Jesus for food that spoils? Referring to John 6:25-36, Pastor Brian Kisler gave us encouragement and direction regarding feasting on food that does not spoil. prayer_focus,needs,food_that_spoils,relationship_with_god,knowledge Continuing in the series Core4:Real Training 4 Real Life, Pastor Scott stressed the importance of developing our wills for inner transformation - a valuable way to build our capability for change. He discussed both how to develop our will, as well as how God develops and nurtures our will. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/developing-your-will http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/developingyourwill.mp3 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:35:40 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life core_4,capability,how_to_develop_our_will,how_god_develops_our_will,philippians_2:12-13 Personal change begins with our attitude on the inside. Referring to Philippians, Pastor Scott discussed four questions that help us "go at the attitude" God is developing in our lives. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/attitude-development http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/attitudedevelopment.mp3 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:08:10 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life attitude_development,confidence,personal_change,philippians Pastor Ed Reistetter spoke on the topic: Seeing is Believing. Referring to the text John 8:58 - John 9:7, he discussed two forms of sight and blindness, both the physical and the spiritual. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/seeing-is-believing http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/seeingisbelieving.mp3 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:16:10 GMT Ed Reistetter Pastor Ed Reistetter spoke on the topic: Seeing is Believing. Referring to the text John 8:58 - John 9:7, he discussed two forms of sight and blindness, both the physical and the spiritual. seeing_is_believing,sight,blindness,physical,spiritual,blind_man Pastor Scott McDermott spoke about how God creates spiritual storm chasers, who are learning to trust in Him, and are fearlessly following Jesus. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/spiritual-storm-chasers http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/stormchasers.mp3 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:16:25 GMT Scott McDermott Pastor Scott McDermott spoke about how God creates spiritual storm chasers, who are learning to trust in Him, and are fearlessly following Jesus. spiritual_storm_chasers,fearless_followers_of_jesus,faith,trust Pastor Scott, continuing in the series Core 4: Real Training 4 Real Life, spoke of developing our sphere of influence. We were made to make a difference. How can our lives make more of an impact? Pastor Scott spoke from Philippians 2 on how God increases our capacity and influence on others. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/developing-your-sphere-of-influence http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/developing-your-sphere-of-influence.doc Sun, 21 Aug 2011 16:36:11 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life capacity,developing_your_sphere_of_influence Pastor Scott spoke of how we have a snapshot of ourselves that we carry around based on ideas that we believe about ourselves. Does this snapshot really look like us or is it solely a composite of injuries, rejections and/or disappointments? God has a picture of us...it is our rescued, fruit-bearing self that He created and redeemed us to be. Pastor Scott gave us some good questions to consider. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/revisit-vision http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/revisit-vision.mp3 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:49:55 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life revisit_vision,snapshot,god_has_a_picture_of_us,questions To grow and live life meaningfully, we need to be honest about our obstacles; these are a normal part of the journey. Pastor Scott encouraged us to follow Paul's example as we face obstacles in our journey. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/accepting-what-you-dont-want-to-face http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/acceptingwhatyoudontwanttoface.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:37:50 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life obstacles,character,reality,journey Pastor Scott focused on our need for connection with others in our growth of character. He referenced Paul’s words in Philippians, as he discussed love, which is a choice. We were encouraged to consider how we connect in our relationships. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/expanding-my-ability-to-connect http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/expandingmyabilitytoconnect.mp3 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:53:53 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life ability_to_connect,love_is_a_choice,connect_with_others,relationships Pastor Scott asked us to consider this question: How would my life change, if I had absolute confidence in God? God has a plan for increase of our faith. In order to advance, we need to challenge and exercise our faith. Referencing Paul’s character and words, particularly in Philippians 1, Pastor Scott discussed three ways to build our faith and grow character. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/building-faith-exercises http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/building-faith-exercises.mp3 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:14:24 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life building_faith_exercises,building_absolute_confidence_in_god,paul’s_character,philippians_1 We were each asked to consider what one thing we could build into our life over the next 16 weeks that would make it more meaningful. Looking at where we are now, and what our goal is, there is a gap. God will help us to bridge the gap as we focus on four areas of personal growth and development. We looked at Paul in light of these four growth areas, particularly as seen in Philippians. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/accepting-gods-growth-plan-for-a-meaningful-life http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/acceptnggodsgrowthplan.mp3 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:58:18 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life god’s_growth_plan,meaningful_life,the_principle_of_the_gap,character,personal_growth_and_development Pastor Scott introduced the new teaching series: Core 4: Real Training 4 Real Life. God desires to build character into our lives. Like Paul in Philippians, we need to invest what gets us to our intended destination. Pastor Scott encouraged as he presented wisdom on change. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/key-assumptions-of-core-4-living http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/key-assumptions.mp3 Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:02:07 GMT Scott McDermott Core 4; Real Training 4 Real Life core_4,real_training_4_real_life,philippians,paul,build_character_in_our_lives Pastor Ed Reistetter compared the freedom declared in 1776 by our founding Fathers with the freedom Christ fought for by His death on the cross, and expounded on some of the freedoms that Christ won for us. We considered that believers have freedom from sin and death, to live our lives for Christ as Kingdom children, and to worship Him, and that true freedom comes when we know who we are in Christ. Many scriptures were referenced throughout this portion of the teaching included: Numbers 13, Deut. 1, Numbers 14:24, John 1:12 and Ephesians 1. After considering who we are in Christ, we considered What we are and what we are to do! http://www.crossingumc.org/media/free-in-christ http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/freeinchrist.mp3 Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:30:39 GMT Ed Reistetter Pastor Ed Reistetter compared the freedom declared in 1776 by our founding Fathers with the freedom Christ fought for by His death on the cross, and expounded on some of the freedoms that Christ won for us. We considered that believers have freedom ... true_freedom,pastor_ed_reistetter,reflection_on_the_meaning_of_being_free_through_christ,death_vs._life,follow_god_wholeheartedly,true_freedom_comes_when_we_know_who_we_are_in_christ,what_are_we_in_christ,what_are_we_to_do Considering the scripture in 11Samuel regarding Benaiah in the pit with the lion, Pastor Brian posed many questions, including the folowing: How can we jump into our God purpose further that will change our lives right now? What proof do we have that we are chasing our God purpose? What lion do we need to finish off from our past so that we can be promoted by God? We need to make decisions and take action in order to move forward with God http://www.crossingumc.org/media/chasing-lions http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/chasing-lions.mp3 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:04:25 GMT Brian Kisler Considering the scripture in 11Samuel regarding Benaiah in the pit with the lion, Pastor Brian posed many questions, including the folowing: How can we jump into our God purpose further that will change our lives right now? What proof do we have ... benaiah,lion,jump_into_our_god_purpose,change_our_lives,chasing_our_god_purpose,finish_off_a_lion,promoted_by_god. Guest Speaker Randy Clark spoke on intercession: crisis intercession and continual intercession. He reflected on Father's Day, and the prayers he had prayed over his children. The scriptures he referred to were Luke 11:1-8, Luke 11:11-13 and Luke 18: 1-8. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/ask-me http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/randy-clark.mp3 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 16:09:32 GMT Randy Clark Guest Speaker Randy Clark spoke on intercession: crisis intercession and continual intercession. He reflected on Father's Day, and the prayers he had prayed over his children. The scriptures he referred to were Luke 11:1-8, Luke 11:11-13 and ... randy_clark,crisis_intercession,continual_intercession,father's_day,prayers_over_his_children,the_father's_blessings In this last teaching in the series Navigating the Storms of Life, Pastor Scott considered how we can grow stronger when everything is against us. This topic was presented in light of the story of the disciples fearing the storm and disaster while Jesus slept in the boat. Faith is the ability to rest in the middle of your storm, as Jesus did. In Him we have sufficient authority, power, and grace for every storm we face. Questions to consider: Have I sufficiently defined the nature of my commitment to God? Am I spending enough time exercising my faith? Have I fully accepted the reality of my mission? http://www.crossingumc.org/media/grow-stronger-when-everything-is-against-you http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/when-everything-is-against-you.mp3 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:16:21 GMT Scott McDermott Navigating the Storms of LIfe grow_stronger,faith_is_the_ability_to_rest_in_the_middle_of_your_storm,nature_of_my_commitment_to_god,time_i_spend_exercising_my_faith,acceptance_of_the_reality_of_my_mission In light of Paul's experience in Acts 27, sailing to Italy in stormy weather, we were encouraged to consider how to navigate storms one cannot control. Questions to consider: What abilities, skills and life lessons can I draw on? What godly promises do I need to stay connected to? What unexpected opportunities is God giving me? http://www.crossingumc.org/media/navigating-storms-you-cannot-control http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/navigatingstormsyoucannotcontrol.mp3 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:13:28 GMT Scott McDermott Navigating the Storms of LIfe navigating_storms_you_cannot_control,sailing_to_italy,stormy_weather,think_counterintuitively,what_abilities_skills_and_life_lessons_to_draw_on_godly_promises_to_stay_connected_to,unexpecte,d_opportunities_god_is_giving_me This teaching from the series Navigating the Storms of Life focused on navigating personal failure. In light of Peter's experience stepping out of the boat and thereafter, we considered four skill sets that Jesus was building into His disciples. These were compared to four workout stations in a gym, through which we can grow. The four stations discussed were: unfavorable conditions, emotional responses, the risk factor and the big picture. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/navigating-personal-failure http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/navigatingpersonalfailure.mp3 Sun, 29 May 2011 19:38:08 GMT Scott McDermott Navigating the Storms of LIfe navigating_personal_failure,four_workout_stations,unfavorable_conditions,emotional_responses,the_risk_factor,the_big_picture How can you get unstuck in your life when you are in a storm you don't understand? In light of Job's experience, we were encouraged to consider these questions: What is the heart of the issue? Where can you go to work through your inner turmoil? What are you allowing this event to do to you? What do you have to do to move on? The teaching was followed by cardboard testimonies of cancer survivors. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/navigating-what-you-dont-understand http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/navigatingwhatyoudontunderstand.mp3 Sun, 22 May 2011 14:31:41 GMT Scott McDermott Navigating the Storms of LIfe navigating_the_storms_of_life_series,navigating_what_you_don't_understand,how_to_get_unstuck,what_is_the_heart_of_the_issue,where_can_you_go_to_work_through_your_inner_turmoil,what_are_you_allowing_this_event_to_do_to_you,what_do_you_have_to_do_to_move_on? We looked at Noah's life and how he survived the bad choices of others. Important keys for us are to discern and to accept what I can and cannot change, to define my own role in the situation, to make sure I have what I need to make it through the storm, and to keep my eye on the goal, not just my present reality. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/how-to-survive-someone-elses-bad-choices http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/howto.mp3 Sun, 15 May 2011 15:28:11 GMT Scott McDermott Navigating the Storms of LIfe how_to_survive_someone_else's_bad_choices,noah's_life,discern_an_daccept_what_i_can_an_dcannot_change,define_my_role_in_the_situation,make_sure_i_have_what_i_need_to_make_it_through_the_storm,keep_my_eye_on_the_goal,not_just_my_present_reality,prop:_oxygen_mask When we realize that we have made terrible choices, we can grow, especially as we consider certain questions. Then we will be better prepared for wise decisions in the future. The choices Jonah made regarding Ninevah provided the backdrop for this teaching. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/how-to-survive-your-own-terrible-choices http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/surviveyourterriblechoices.mp3 Sun, 08 May 2011 19:25:43 GMT Scott McDermott Navigating the Storms of LIfe how_to_survive_your_own_terrible_choices,prop:_check_engine_light,how_have_i_contributed_to_this_storm,what_sorrow_and_regret_do_i_have_to_work_through,godly_sorry_vs._worldly_sorrow,what_changes_do_i_have_to_make,faith_and_action_yield_breakthrough_and_freedom,where_does_my_life_need_to_be_restored,god_cares_and_wants_to_restore Looking at the scripture on building your house on the rock rather the sand, we considered what personal storms can reveal about our lives, and the keys to grow and make headway through the storms. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/four-keys-to-get-through-your-storms http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/four-keys-to-get-through-your-storms.mp3 Sun, 01 May 2011 20:06:33 GMT Scott McDermott Navigating the Storms of LIfe navigating_the_storms_of_life,building_your_house_on_the_rock,what_storms_reveal_about_our_lives,how_i_view_storms,what_weak_spots_and_strengths_they_expose,what_areas_of_my_life_still_need_work,what_really_matters_and_what_doesn't,keys_to_help_us_move_ahead Introductory Sermon in the Series: Navigating the Storms of Life. This teaching gives us questions to consider as we work through the storms in our own lives, in light of how various characters in the New Testament responded to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, and to His resurrection. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/a-framework-for-processing-your-storms http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/processing-your-storms.mp3 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:24:56 GMT Scott McDermott Navigating the Storms of LIfe navigating_the_storms_of_life_series,introductory_teaching,questions_to_consider_as_we_navigate_through_the_storms_in_our_own_lives,consider_the_responses_of_the_people_during_the_crucifixion_and_resurrection_of_jesus_christ,the_women,the_disciples http://www.crossingumc.org/media/answering-the-call-of-god http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/answering-the-call-of-god.mp3 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:37:23 GMT Scott McDermott Changing the World We looked at three principles to remember as we try to impact the world. Consider investing today for what you want to see tomorrow, make the most of what God brings your way, and keep in mind how God uses you the most. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/three-principles-to-remember http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/threeprinciples.mp3 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:44:58 GMT Scott McDermott Changing the World principles,impact_the_world,impact_your_workplace/someone,invest_today_for_what_you_want_to_see_tomorrow,take_initiatives,ask_what_you_are_sowing_in_a_person's_life,make_the_most_of_what_god_brings_your_way,paul_welcomed_people,be_prepared,every_need_is_not_the_call,how_does_god_use_you_most? Because trust is a necessity in relationships, we will explore how to build trust. Personal integrity, clear intentions, timely insight and genuine concern are all illustrated in Paul's life in Acts 27. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/building-trust http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/buildingtrust.mp3 Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:37:47 GMT Scott McDermott Changing the World trust,building_trust,leveler_for_relationships,am_i_trustworthy?,personal_integrity,face_reality,responding_to_pressure,clear_intentions,timely_insights,genuine_concern_and_care Some people miss how God wants to use them because they consider the opportunity too small to make a difference, or too big to have any positive influence. With God however, there are no opportunities too big and no opportunities too small. Paul was willing to be used however God wanted to use him. In Acts 26, Luke describes the opportunity given Paul to testify to the social elite, King Agrippa and Festus. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/no-opportunities-too-big-and-none-too-small http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/noopportunitiestoobig.mp3 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:39:37 GMT Scott McDermott Acts 28 opportunities_to_witness,acts._26,connect_with_people,find_common_ground,consider_what_to_emphasize_in_a_given_circumstance,invite_others_to_go_deeper http://www.crossingumc.org/media/be-wise http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/be-wise.mp3 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:27:13 GMT Scott McDermott Acts 28 observe,consider_outcome_of_decisions,wise_decisions,god's_wisdom,god's_power,acts_25,festus,paul,to_rome,to_jerusalem,jewish_leadership Have you ever been in such a difficult place that you wondered just how God could use you there? One could easily understand how Paul could have felt that way given all that was unfolding in his life. Five days after arriving in Caesarea, the high priest Ananias and his lawyer, Tertullus, arrive to press charges against Paul...With no legal representation, he appears at a considerable disadvantage; however, Paul proves that he is quite capable of defending himself...The following two years that Paul spent under arrest in Caesarea were not wasted. http://www.crossingumc.org/media/god-will-use-you-where-you-are http://www.crossingumc.org/mediafiles/god-will-use-you-where-you-are.mp3 Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:09:03 GMT Scott McDermott Acts 28 god_will_use_you,difficult_place,isolation,crisis,conflict,carefully_assess_your_life,learning__to_be_content,alignment,chain_off_bike,character,submit_to_god,what_does_god_want_to_change_in_me http://www.crossingumc.org/media/take-courage Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:21:35 GMT Scott McDermott Acts 28