We believe that spiritual growth happens when we live a life in rhythm of hearing God's Word and following His instruction. There are five key areas of this that we believe are crucial for spiritual growth in the life of a believer. Those areas are: Know God, Follow christ, Live Connected, Serve Others, Make Disciples.

For each of these rhythms, we developed 5 questions to help us gauge and focus on living in rhythm with God and His Word. Consider asking yourself these questions daily.

▸ Did I spend time today in God's Word? What did I learn?
▸ Did I take a step of faith today - whether big or small?
▸ Who did I strengthen or support today?
▸ What need did I meet today?
▸ Who did I point toward Jesus today?

▸ He Arose - Tommee Profitt / Phil Wickham
▸ Praise - Elevation Worship
▸ Love Of God - Brandon Lake / Phil Wickham
▸ Death Was Arrested - NorthPoint
▸ All Hail King Jesus - Bethel Music

MESSAGE SUMMARY:
Many have tried to explain away the resurrection, but every theory falls short. If Jesus really did raise from the dead, what does it mean for you?

❓Quick-Talk: (if you only have a few minutes)
▸ What did you think of the message?
▸ Was there anything you disagreed with?
▸ What stood out or resonated with you?
▸ How can you live in light of this truth?

❓Start-Talking:
▸ What is one tradition that you usually do each year to celebrate Easter?
▸ How does having evidence strengthen your faith, and how do you respond to those who say faith is blind?

❓Verse-Talk:
Read the different accounts of the resurrection. (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-13)
▸ What do you notice in the passage?
▸ Why do you think there are different details in each account? How do the differences help make the story more reliable?

❓Share-talk:
▸ Which of the theories attempting to disprove the resurrection (swoon theory, hallucination theory, wrong tomb theory, stolen body theory) do you think is most commonly believed today, and how would you respond to someone who holds that view?
▸ The sermon states that the disciples transformed from 'unmotivated, doubting, hiding, fearing for their life fishermen' into 'bold, unafraid, confident proclaimers.' What does this transformation tell us about the power of the resurrection?
▸ 'If Jesus Christ didn't raise from the dead, nothing else matters. But if Jesus Christ did raise from the dead, then nothing else matters.' What does this statement mean to you personally?
▸ The message emphasized that everyone will live forever somewhere - either in God's kingdom or in separation from Him. How does this eternal perspective impact your priorities and decisions?
▸ For those who have already accepted Christ, how can the truth of the resurrection motivate us to 'stand firm' and 'give ourselves fully to the work of the Lord' as Paul instructed?

🦶Action-Steps:
▸ This week, identify one area of your life where you've been living as if the resurrection doesn't matter - perhaps in your priorities, fears, or relationships. Make a specific change that reflects your belief that Jesus is alive and has victory over sin and death. Share this commitment with someone who can encourage and pray for you.

▸ Connect with someone in your group this week and share what God has shown you. Pray for one another and check in with each other as encouragement to follow God's will.
▸ Who is one person in your life that might need to hear the good news of Jesus Christ? Name them, pray for them, and connect with them.
▸ Go through the Bible plan below on your own or with your group this week.


Memory Verse: 📖
As a church, we want to hide the Word of God in our hearts and keep His wisdom on our minds. Consider memorizing this verse to help lead and guide you in your decisions.

Matthew 28:6 NIV
"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."

You have decided to dedicate your life to following Jesus! Congratulations! We want to be the first ones to celebrate and welcome you to the family! You may be wondering; what's next? Here's some next steps to take!

◼︎Tell someone!
We would love to celebrate with you and provide you with some guidance on this new journey!
For a new believer's guide, grab the communication card in front of you and fill it out, or please send an email to jphillips@thecrossingfellowship.com
or send a text to: 1-833-241-1997

◼︎Read your Bible
God's Word provides direction and instruction for living the life that He created us to live. Need help finding where to start? Check out this plan on the YouVersion Bible App
(https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/21482)

◼︎Begin talking to God through prayer
Prayer is just a conversation with God. Tell Him your hurts, struggles, good things, bad things, concerns, etc... He want's to hear it ALL!

◼︎Connect with a life group
Life is hard. Why make it harder by trying to navigate it on your own? Connect with others to help you along your way.
Click here to find a group
https://bit.ly/3bb9BTbYou have decided to dedicate your life to following Jesus! Congratulations! We want to be the first ones to celebrate and welcome you to the family! You may be wondering; what's next? Here's some next steps to take!

◼︎Tell someone!
We would love to celebrate with you and provide you with some guidance on this new journey!
For a new believer's guide, grab the communication card in front of you and fill it out, or please send an email to jphillips@thecrossingfellowship.com
or send a text to: 1-833-241-1997

◼︎Read your Bible
God's Word provides direction and instruction for living the life that He created us to live. Need help finding where to start? Check out this plan on the YouVersion Bible App
(https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/21482)

◼︎Begin talking to God through prayer
Prayer is just a conversation with God. Tell Him your hurts, struggles, good things, bad things, concerns, etc... He want's to hear it ALL!

◼︎Connect with a life group
Life is hard. Why make it harder by trying to navigate it on your own? Connect with others to help you along your way.
Click here to find a group
https://bit.ly/3bb9BTb