Crossroads Church
1340 22nd Street SE T1A 7M4 Medicine Hat, AB, Canada

As we continue in 1 Peter today may you be encouraged. May we all get a sharper picture of God's identity from 1:17-21. You'll also find a video of Pastor Dave reading 'Best of All' by Max Lucado for the children. http://www.crossroadsmedhat.ca/messages

'Persecution is nothing new for the church. In fact, Peter wrote to the churches in Asia Minor to alert them of coming persecution, and warn them that it would be the new normal for the church: Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you (1 Peter 4:12 ESV, emphasis added).'

If you're participating at home today (November 22), here's some music to sing alone or with the group you're with. May you know the great hope of the gospel today. https://www.youtube.com/playlist

' Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us (Heb. 12:1).'

'A Brazilian couple in our church were forced to stay in their apartment together for weeks on end. The wife recognized that she had never read the entire Bible and the lockdown seemed a good time to invest in Scripture. She challenged her husband to join her as they launched into a read through the Bible in 120 days plan. They called others to join them. Before long, a group of seven were reading with them.'

'The fact is, an orphan can teach how to care for aging parents. An unmarried man can teach on marriage. A childless woman can teach on parenting. A poor man can teach about the temptations that come with being rich. God’s Word speaks to every one of these issues and authority in these matters does not flow from experience but from Scripture'

'I am not talking about a fear that pushes us away from God, terrifies us, destroys us, or brings us to a wrong understanding of God’s character. I am talking about a healthy fear that cultivates reverence, majesty, awe, submission, trembling and humility in us towards a Holy God.'

'...God inspired dozens of passages warning against the utter danger of sinful wordsslanderous words, angry words, cynical words, sarcastic words, lying words, and much more. Consider the relationships fractured, lives ruined, and wars started by by the mere use of words.'

The sermon is up for Sunday, November 15. It's an exposition of 1 Peter 1:13-16 entitled "What New Birth Brings". You will also find Pastor Seth reading "You Are Mine", a story for our children. http://www.crossroadsmedhat.ca/messages