Crossroads Church of Dubai: Recent Episodes
Crossroads Church of Dubai
We are a Filipino-speaking evangelical church situated in Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Word of God is our sole source of authority. It is through the Word that we become “wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ” (2 Tim. 3:15)
Outline: 1. The Blessing of Forgiveness 2. The Danger of Concealing Sin 3. The Definition of Christian Confession 4. The Counsel of a Confessing Christian
Main point: Jesus Christ provided a better temple through His death and Resurrection and by believing in Him, we can truly worship and be reconciled to God. Outline: I. Jesus Demands True Worship (vv. 13-17) II. Jesus Provides Better Temple (vv. 18-22) III. Jesus Demands Genuine Faith (vv. 23-25)
Main point: The man Jesus is the Son of God, the promised Messianic King, and the Lamb of God, who came to die for the sins of the world and only through him can man be reconciled to God. Outline: I. Jesus as Revealed to John the Baptist (vv.19-34) II. Jesus as Revealed to the Disciples (vv.35-51)
Main point: The Eternal God became man in the person of Jesus Christ, and those who believe in Him will receive eternal life and the right to become children of God. Outline: I. Jesus is The Eternal God (vv 1-3) II. Jesus is The Promised Savior (vv 4-13) III. Jesus is The Incarnate God (vv 14-18)
Crossroads Equipping Class, DECISIONS: Knowing God’s Will and Personal Decision-Making. Tuesday, 4th of July, Pastor Alvin taught on Peace in Decision-Making.
Main point: God is our Sovereign Ruler who alone judges with justice and equity. He is to be worshipped with thanksgiving and praise. Outline: I. Gods’ Sovereign works of wonder bring worship and praise (v. 1) II. God the Sovereign judge who judges with equity that steadies creation (vv. 2-3) III. God’s Sovereign judgment is a warning and a certainty (vv. 4-8) IV. God’s Sovereignty brings praise, confidence and action (vv. 9-10)
Outline: I. What is restoration like? II. What does restoration require? III. How is restoration possible?
Main Point: Let the nations praise the LORD, for his loyal love and faithfulness are everlasting! Headings: I. Who should praise? (v.1) II. Who is to be praised? (v.1) III. Why are we to praise the LORD (v.2)
Main Point: Endure suffering for the glory of Christ because He is the standard and substitute in our suffering. Headings: I. Our call to endure suffering for the glory of Christ (2:18-20) II. Our standard and substitute in suffering is Christ (2:21-25)
Main Point: Submit to the earthly authorities that God has instituted for our good and for His glory.
Main Point:Let us be faithful, knowing that the ultimate Son of David is coming again to destroy evil and to usher in the world to come for the glory of God.Headings:I. God reveals to Zerubbabel that He will one day overthrow all earthly authority (2:20-22)II. God promises Zerubbabel that on that day He will restore the authority of the line of David (2:23)
Main Point:There are consequences in disobedience, so glorify God in your obedience.Headings:I. God’s object lesson for His people (2:10-14)II. God’s promise of blessing to His people (2:15-19)
Main Point:Take courage and do not fear, for God is faithful in keeping His promises for His glory.Headings:I. God asks three questions to address the problem (2:1-3)II. God gives three commands in response to the problem (2:4-5)III. God makes three promises to eliminate the problem (2:6-9)
Main PointSeeking God’s kingdom should be our priority because our obedience is for our good and for His glory.I. God challenges His people to evaluate their situation (1:1-6)II. God commands His people to obey His instructions (1:7-11)III. God comes upon His people with His presence and power when they obey (1:12-15)
Main PointA gospel-shaped church fights the good faith of faith, hopes in God, and guards the gospel.1. Fight the good fight of faith (6:11-16)2. Hope in God (6:17-19)3. Guard the gospel (6:20-21)
Main PointA gospel-shaped church finds true satisfaction in Christ, not in material wealth.1. Ungodly teaching and teachers (6:3-5)2. Godly contentment (6:6-10)
A gospel-shaped church honors elders and employers for the glory of God’s name.1. Honor Elders (5:17-25)2. Honor Employers (6:1–2)
Main pointA gospel-shaped church cares for each other as a family.1. True Family vv. 1-22. True Religion vv. 3–16
Main pointA gospel servant strives after godliness, hopes in God, and serves as an example to other believers.Headings1. Strive after godliness vv. 6-82. Set our hope in the living God vv. 9-103. Serve as a model to other believers vv. 11-16
Main point:Pray and preach the gospel to all peoples so that many would come to a saving knowledge of Christ.1. Pray for all kinds of people (2:1-2)2. The Purpose of praying for all people (2:3-6)3. Preach to all peoples (2:7)
Main Point: Put sin to death for you have been renewed in Christ. Headings: I. Put to death your sinful passions (vv. 3:5-7) II. Put off your sinful practices (vv. 3:8-10) III. Put down your sinful pride (vv. 3:11)
Main Point: Do not substitute the truth of what we have in Christ for the falsehood of man-made rules and regulations. Headings: 1. Refuse other’s judgement on the issues of diet and days (vv. 16-17) 2. Reject other’s condemnation based on ascetic and mystical practices (vv. 18-19) 3. Renounce obedience to worthless man-made regulations (vv. 20-23)
Main Point: Let us not be enticed by false teachings, but instead be captivated by the truth of our sufficiency in Christ. Headings: 1. Warning: Do not be taken captive by false teaching! (v. 8) 2. Reason: Christ is fully God, and we are full in Him (vv. 9-10) 3. Excurcus: Our Completeness in Chrst (vv. 11-15)
Main Point: The Church is called to defend her gospel purity and unity by persevering in the faith. Headings: 1. A Call to Remember (vv. 17-19) 2. A Call to Persevere (vv. 20-23) 3. A Call to Praise (vv. 24-25)
Main Point: The Church is called to defend her gospel purity and unity. Headings: I. Appeal to contend for the Faith (vv.1-4) II. A Reminder of God’s Judgement in the Past (vv.5-7) III. Identity and Condemnation of False Teachers (vv. 8-16)
Main Point: God’s redeemed are to honor other people's ownership and be faithful stewards of what God owns to bless others. Headings 1. What Commandment 8 Prohibits (Exodus 20:15) 2. What Commandment 8 Prescribes (Ephesians 4:24)
God’s redeemed are to honor and cherish human marriage; all sexual relations and activities outside its bounds are evil and dishonoring to Him.
Main Point: God’s redeemed are to honor human life by protecting, preserving and cherishing it in words and deeds. Headings: 1. What does this commandment mean? 2. How is this commandment applied?
Main Point: Main Point: God’s redeemed are to honor His holy name, not only in speech, but also in the whole of living. Headings 1. The Lord’s name (v. 7a) 2. The misuse of the Lord’s name (v. 7b) 3. The warning for misusing the Lord’s name (v. 7c)
Main Point: God demands that His redeemed worship Him in the right way. Headings: 1. Images convey false representation of the true God (v. 4) 2. Images invoke unprescribed worship of the true God (v. 5a) 3. Images provoke the true God’s jealousy (vv. 5b-6)
Main Point: Our daily reliance on God gives glory to our Father in heaven. Headings: 1. Know your Father in heaven 2. Cast all you cares ob your Father in heaven
Main Point: Our submission to God’s rule and will gives glory to our Father in heaven. Headings: 1. Pray for God’s rule (v 10a) 2. Pray for God’s will (v 10b)
Main Point: Personal relationship and true knowledge of God leads us to God-glorifying prayer. Headings: 1. Relate to God as Father (v 9a) 2. Recognize God as Almighty (v 9b) 3. Revere God as Holy (v 9c)
Main Point: “True prayer does not seek the reward of men but desires a genuine communion and reward from the Father.” Headings: 1. Pray intimately (vv 5-6) 2. Pray sincerely (vv 7-8)
Main Point: “Since God revealed His ultimate glory through His Son Jesus Christ, we are to worship and abide in Him.” Headings: 1. Because God revealed His glory in His creation, we should worship Him (vv 1-6) 2. Because God has given His commands to His children, we should abide in Him (vv 7-14)
Main Point: Preach Christ and Him crucified for He has accomplished salvation for us. Headings 1. Know that Christ suffered on the cross for us (vv. 1-21) 2. Proclaim Christ’s salvation to all nations (vv. 22-31)
Main Point: God’s great mercy extends to all peoples. Headings 1. Jonah’s heart exposed (vv. 1-9) 2. God’s heart revealed (vv. 10-11)
Main Point: In God’s mercy, His divine discipline moves His servants to repentance. Headings 1. Jonah cries out to the Lord (1:17-2:6) 2. Jonah trusts the Lord (2:7) 3. Jonah repents from his sin (2:8-10)
Main Point: Let us have deeper affections for Christ and greater appreciation for the salvation He has accomplished for us.