Love and Sacrifice Tim Bounds - May 19, 2024 Series: To Belong How do we belong to Jesus and His church? What is sacrifice and what might we need to sacrifice to belong more deeply to one another? Jesus emptied himself of his divine status and privileges to become a servant and die on the cross for us, so we should pay attention to that example and be ready to love and serve one another sacrificially, as the body of Christ. Along the way, we may find ourselves less lonely and isolated, and more engaged in real human relationships, and being part of a church community. Download the Message HD Video Download Audio Download Explore More Back to All Series About The Crossing Message Notes READ: Philippians 2: 3-111 Corinthians 12:25-26REFLECT: Have you been able to catch many of the messages in this series about belonging?What has been most memorable or helpful for you?The teacher this weekend talked about how our technology, specifically our smart phones, might be making many of us feel more isolated.What is your relationship with technology?How are you doing with technology boundaries?How can our group help each other in this area?Philippians 2:3-5 instructs us to, in our relationships with each other, have the same mindset as Jesus.What is that mindset?What might living that out look like practically?DO: The teacher this weekend mentioned that context is vital for understanding scripture. How can you better incorporate context into your scripture reading habits?Group members: share some resources that are helpful to you!The Crossing bookstore is also packed with study bibles and other resources to help you better engage with scripture. "There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." -John 15:13 Print Message Notes Message Resources Serve Like Jesus More opportunities to lock arms together and show our region we are ForTheLou. https://thecrossing.church/forthelou Baptism Celebration Come celebrate on the evening of June 23rd for one of our favorite events of the year. https://thecrossing.church/baptism Summer Softball Registrations are open for men's and women's slow pitch softball leagues that culminate in the Extravaganza Celebration on September 2nd. https://thecrossing.church/calendar/37