Knock-Off

People buy imitations because they want the real thing at a cheaper price. It’s easy to do the same in our lives—settling for a cheapened version of our dating, marriage and family relationships. Join us as we learn to distinguish between knock-offs and the real thing.

Sundays in May at 9 or 10:30am.

May 05 – Marriage
May 12 – Parenting (Mother’s Day)
May 19 – Sex
May 26 – Dating/Singleness

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Week 324 // May 05, 2013 // Marriage

We can see people accepting the knock-off in marriages all over the place. Curt lays out a pretty clear picture of what a marriage is supposed to look like from a biblical perspective along with 4 “quick hitters” on how to improve your marriage and start to move it to a more healthy and wholly intimate place.

1. Video from Tim Keller speaking at Google about Christian Marriage.

~ Tim Keller – On Marriage - clip used in service.
~ Watch the full talk on YouTube.

2. Kyle Idleman’s book “Not A Fan.” (This link is to Amazon.com. We’re not telling you that you have to buy it from Amazon… but it’s a good read and want you to be able to if you want to. Any other book store would have it, too.)

… HE GAVE.

One act and two words that changed everything. Jesus did what people “in Love” do.
HE GAVE.

It wasn’t, “As long as you perform for me, I’m in.”
Or… “As long as you do what I say, I’ll love you.”
HE JUST GAVE.

The simple fact about Easter is that it’s about a loving Father who GAVE… for love.

Redemption always begins with someone giving. God moved first, and through one crazy, unheard of act of love he made a way for the
entire world to experience it.

Sundays at 9 or 10:30am.
We’ll have great coffee, low lights, and easy exits if you change your mind.

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Week 319 // March 31, 2013 // Easter

“For God So Loved…” It’s possibly the most known scripture throughout the world. We see it plastered on poster boards at football games and handwritten on the backs of dollar bills. But, it goes so much further than knowing the scripture. “What did God give?” “Why did God give?” and “Why did he give to us?” These are all questions that we begin to explore in this lead off holiday weekend teaching.

Week 320 // April 07, 2013 // Grace vs Resentment

Week 321 // April 14, 2013 // Peace vs Anxiety

Week 322 // April 21, 2013 // Pride vs Love

Week 323 // April 28, 2013 // He Gave… will you?

IN THE BEGINNING

Crosspoint began in 2006 as just a few friends dreaming of a place that we could bring our friends – a place to explore God
– a place where not having it all together is OK.
Quite frankly, we were a bit wary of church lingo, bad coffee, and many of the things that “church” had become.

In March of 2007, Crosspoint held its Grand Opening, meeting for services at Fall Creek Intermediate School. It all began with a remnant of 55 adults and nearly as many kids. The auditorium at Fall Creek Intermediate School felt HUGE! Believe it or not we even spread the chairs out to make it seem more full. Our kids’ environments had ample space and everyone had a prime parking spot.

A LOT HAS CHANGED OVER THE PAST 6 YEARS! That handful of people has now turned into hundreds seeking truth and authentic community through their experieces at Crosspoint. Over the past few years, we’ve continued to multiply our environments at Crosspoint by adding a second service, additional children’s environtments, and a student ministry program. Additionally, we partnered in the birthing of a new church named Catalyst in the Pendleton community in 2010, sending 25 adults to launch church in a new community.

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Three years ago – we began something we called the CRAZY JOURNEY! A journey of committing ourselves and our resources to creating a more permanent environment for the Crosspoint Tribe to call home – a real home for real people.

When we launched the Crazy Journey nearly three years ago, we had aspirations of leasing a pre-existing warehouse space to build-out the kind of environment that would allow us to maximize the ministry at Crosspoint. After pursuing a number of venues over the course of a year, all of the doors in that pursuit were closed pretty securely.

It’s as if God was saying, “I have a different plan for you,” and we started to realize – God’s plans are bigger than our plans.

So, a little over a year ago, a door was opened for us to purchase land right across the street from our current location at Fall Creek Intermediate School, at the corner of Olio Road & Silverstone Drive.

THUS, THE LAUNCH CAMPAIGN…

A successful Launch Campaign of raising $625,000 over a three-year period will provided the need capital to bridge what we can currently do in building a facility and the additional space we need to accommodate our current growth, as well as the countless first time guests that will come through our doors when we move into this facility.

Over the past months, we’ve gone through numerous designs and what seems like endless revisions as we hone in the construction drawings. We have been working through building designs to find a balance between cost and size. A successful Launch Campaign will allow us to stretch to reach a 475 seat auditorium with a warm 3rd Space/Atrium area, dynamic kids’ environments, and parking that will accommodate growth.

SO, WHAT’S THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT?

The Return is not only EXPONENTIAL… it’s ETERNAL.
Through this bold move to establish a permanent location in our community, Crosspoint can expect to more than double its impact in the lives of people in our community, with our new Grand Opening.

THE RESULT is 100s of CHANGED LIVES.

Watch the introductory video from Lead Pastor Curt Walters to hear the vision, see the proposed elevations, and to be invited to change the lives of people in our community.

AS WE PROCEED…

We’re spending some focused time in prayer each day as we seek God’s will on for the future of our new launchpad. Consider joining with us to see what part God would have you play.

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Week 313 // February 17, 2013 // Surrender to Reality

In the kick-off weekend of this series, Lead Pastor Curt Walters explains some of the dream that God has put on the hearts of the Crosspoint Tribe. A posture that has become common in the world, is that of living life clutching onto our stuff, our own plans, what we want… But, God calls us to something bigger than that. Listen as Curt explains how living a life of openhandedness is what God desires of us.

Week 314 // February 24, 2013 // Listening to God in a Noisy World

This week Curt gets personal with what it means to listen to God. Inviting his wife Julie onto the platform to help him explain some of the wrestling and attempting to listen to God through the Crazy Journey as well as the Launch Journey, they dive into some of the practical ways that their family has made sacrifices for God’s dream for Crosspoint. No guilt, no expectations, just an invitation into the process to find your part in the dream.

Week 315 // March 03, 2013 // Letting It Go

In the third week of our journey towards Launch, Curt looks at what it means to “let something go.” … “to sacrifice.” When the Bible talks about “sacrificial giving” it didn’t mean “fair share giving” where everyone is expected to pay the same amount to the penny. See, no one wants to be guilted into doing something, but our natural mindset is to think “I’ll put into something what I’m going to get out of it.” That’s not how God looks at things. Not money. Not stuff. Not life. Ultimately, God is a giver. And he gave his son for us. He “let him go…” He sacrificed something he loved for something greater. Listen in as Curt explains the connection to sacrifice and the holy act of communion this week as well.

Week 316 // March 10, 2013 // Vision & Courage

In the fourth week of our Launch Journey we focused on why Crosspoint needs to move on to it’s next, more permanent home in the community. Through the use of multiple stories of connection and life change Curt explains the needs that we’re meeting in the community and in the lives of people. One particular story you can watch below. Todd & Sonja Robbins came to Crosspoint in the summer of 2012 during a particularly rough period in their lives. Watch as they tell their story of how and why they’ve changed. These are the reasons for the Launch Journey. Also, watch the unedited Launch Campaign Vision video above.

Week 317 // March 17, 2013 // Commitment

This week’s teaching laid it all on the line. Everyone who calls Crosspoint their home, everyone who was feeling led, and everyone wanting to make a difference in the community was invited to make a commitment to be a part of the our new Launchpad from the very beginning. Listen as Curt speaks from the heart of Crosspoint’s mission and view of the community through stories, interviews, and the connection of the extravagance of sacrifice the woman who poured the perfume over Jesus and where we stand at Crosspoint today.

Week 318 // March 24, 2013 // Celebration For The Future

This we unveiled the total contributions from the campaign side of this Journey. Nearly 1.5 times the goal of $625,000 the XPT tribe brought their A-game and pledged a total $944,207 to the future launchpad for Crosspoint. That’s a big deal! And, what’s a bigger deal is that the future has already begin. So, listen in to the 2nd half of the teaching as Curt explains why we celebrate children through dedication. All of the parts of the morning add up to steps toward the future. That’s why we’re here and that’s what we’re pushing toward.

On Sunday, February 17, Lead Pastor Curt Walters gave the Crosspoint Tribe a unique opportunity to bless the community. During his teaching bags were passed with envelopes in them. Everyone in the auditorium took an envelope and when asked to open it, everyone found varying amounts of cash.

There was one simple thing asked to be done with the cash: Invest it. Then report it back.

Invest it in someone. Be a blessing. The way GOD is a blessing to us.

Reporting back will occur here.

Simply fill in the comment section and tell your story.
How did it make you feel?
What was the reaction to the people you blessed?
Anything goes…

So, go. Invest. And report.

From TV to movies, men receive all kinds of messages about what it means to be “manly.” But what if many of those messages are just boyish behaviors in disguise? Join us for this look at what it means to live as a Godly Man… and if you’re of the female persuasion, don’t worry. There will be plenty of connects for you as well.

And, make sure to join us on FEB 3rd, for our fourth annual GAME DAY TEACH-OFF.

There will be a stadium environment, music you’ll know, a head-to-head teach-off competition including color commentary, a rocking half-time show*, and maybe even a few surprises! Spend your game day with Crosspoint and bring your party crowd! There will be friendly people, great coffee, and low lights with clearly marked exits if you change your mind.

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Week 310 // January 27, 2013 // MAN vs. BOY

In the kick-off weekend of this series, Lead Pastor Curt Walters drives home what it means to be a Godly man. Explaining many differences between MEN and BOYS, he lays out 5 key elements of what Godly Men are like and how much of our society is plagued with “grown up boys” still living out boyish behaviors and tendencies.

VOTING HAS NOW ENDED.

Football fan or not, most of the country will be tuning into this year’s half-time show on Sunday, February 3rd to see the antics that will make Monday’s headlines.
Right in line with the rest of the culture, we’ll do the same at Crosspoint with this year’s GAME DAY TEACH-OFF HALF-TIME SHOW.

Past year’s have included, The Black Eyed Peas, The Who, Lenny Kravitz, and more.
Cast your vote and see what the band pulls off this year.

Text your vote to 650-515-3033.

22460 – ZZ Top – Sharped Dressed Man
22461 – Garth Brooks – Friends In Low Places
22462 – Coldplay & Rihanna – Princess of China
22463 – Muse – Uprising
22464 – Aerosmith – Dude Looks Like A Lady
22465 – U2 – Vertigo
22466 – Cake – The Distance
22467 – Joan Jett – I Love Rock n’ Roll
22468 – Foo Fighters – All My Life
22469 – Steppenwolf – Born To Be Wild

Voting lines are now open. Standard text messaging rates apply.

THE STANDINGS

Votes are updated in real time.

Our lives are like a big Amazing Race, and when we practice determination, we can be the one who goes the distance and finishes strong.

The monthly memory verse we will be working with is: “Let us keep on running the race marked out for us,” Hebrew 12:1b, NIrV. When God asks us to do something, He’s often guiding us step-by-step in a certain direction that we may not even see or realize. Our determination to be the one who follows God leads us closer to the good things He has in store for us!

In Week One’s Bible story, God tells Noah to build an ark (Genesis 6:5-22). It took him years, but Noah was determined to make the wise choice and follow God no matter how long it took! Our Bottom Line is: Be the one who keeps doing what’s right. Since we trust that God is in control, we are motivated to keep doing what we know is the right thing.

In Week Two, our Bible story tells when God met Moses at the burning bush(Exodus 3:1-12). Moses gained the determination he needed to lead God’s people out of slavery because he trusted our powerful God. So when He asks us to do something, we can know He will give us the strength to see it through and be with us through the journey. Our Bottom Line is: Be the one who does what God says because He’s AWE-some.

In Week Three, our Bible story shows how Ruth is determined to stick by Naomi during the very hardest times (Book of Ruth). Ruth didn’t want Naomi to feel alone and overwhelmed with how her life turned out. Our Bottom Line is: Be the one who sticks by someone in need. Sometimes when we decide to help someone, it gets harder than we expected it would. But we should be determined to help however long and in whatever way is needed.

In Week Four, Colossians 3:23-24 helps us understand the principle of work. As we work, we can be determined to finish the job right, and with a good attitude, because we know we’re always serving God. This week our Bottom Line is: Be the one who works hard, because God sees your heart. God pays attention to all the work that we do, even the smallest things. And it really pleases Him when we do those things with a good attitude!

When you put your faith in God, He’ll give you the strength you need to keep doing what you should do—even when it’s hard and even when others give up. Because when you have the determination to finish what you’ve started, you won’t miss out on the good things God has in store for you.

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DNA of Change

They say that there’s really only one thing in this life you can count on: CHANGE. But beginning in 2013, we’re taking an inside look at how this necessary and sometimes difficult process can help take you to new places in any aspect of your life.

It’s like the old Arby’s commercial said: “Change is good.”

Sundays beginning January 06, 2013
9 & 10:30am

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Week 307 // January 06, 2013 // Change In Me

What does lasting change look like? That’s what we talking about as we begin our new year here at Crosspoint. Lead Pastor Curt Walters explains in this week’s podcast that change isn’t immediate. There’s a process. But the first step in the process is making the choice to change. Listen in as he dives into one of the classic change stories in the Bible. Jesus asked Simon to cast out his fishing nets, and when Simon listened, his life changed forever.

Week 308 // January 13, 2013 // Process to Change

Change is inevitable. But as we learned last week, positive change happens when we make the choice to change. This week we dive into the process of change and how we see it played out through the 4 B’s in our lives: the Break, the Blahs, the Blues, and the Benefits. Each phase has it’s time in the process, but the key is working the process well.

As a small token of our thanks for all the hard work that the tribe of XPT puts out all year to make things happen, we annually take the last Sunday of the year as a Sabbath: a day of rest.

If you’d like to make a year end offering, please drop off or mail to our church office by December 31st. The office is located at the corner of the 116th Street & Cumberland Rd.

Crosspoint Church
9845 East 116th Street, Suite 100
Fishers, IN 46037

If you’re interested in donating a stock gift, please contact John Soetenga. He’s the smartest person we know for that kind of stuff.

Regardless of what you do with your time…
Don’t set your alarm, try to sleep in, and we’ll see you in 2013.