When you think of summer, what comes to mind? Family vacation? Sun burn? Summer love? For Cross Timbers, we think “Reel to Real” – a series that’s pretty much a tradition. For all of June and July, we’ll take some time extracting some truths from the Hollywood big screen. Our theme this year is love – what does the Bible say real love looks like? Join us as we take an in depth look at what God called the greatest characteristic of a Christ-follower. Bring a bag of popcorn, and be prepared for all the drama, laughter and tears that comes with learning how to live a life filled with a new kind of love … one that lasts much longer than the summer.
(Due to copyright restrictions, the movie portions of the messages below have been edited.)
Week One
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Week Two
A Different Direction
Me, mine and more. Ever find yourself muttering these words to someone you love? People always say there’s no “I” in team. No one ever mentions that there’s no “me” in the word “love.” In 1 Corinthians 13 states “love is not self seeking.” Sure, it looks good on the embroidered pillowcase, but what does that look like in my every day life? Join us as we learn about the kind of love that always says “you."
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Week Three
Father's Day 2007
Fathers they've been called the good, the bad and the ugly. Truth is, there is a unique love that can exist between a dad and his kids. But just like most things for adults, fatherhood doesn't come with a "how-to" book. Do you wonder "what do my kids need from me more than anything?" What if you¹ve never even felt the love of a father? Join us as we celebrate fatherhood.
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Study NowWeek Four
Love Hurts
Have you ever invested all of the love you had in someone, only to have them toss it aside like a worthless, piece of trash? One of the biggest challenges in loving others is that there’s no guarantee that they will love us back. Loving others unconditionally often leaves us vulnerable and those we love the most can also hurt us the most. Listen in as we look at the story of a man who faced this very dichotomy.
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Week Five
How Do You Spell Love?
We all have a list of things we love. Whether it be a person, a job, a band, or Gramma’s apple pie … choosing the things we love sometimes comes at the expense of other things. Have you ever found yourself trying to balance all of your loves? Who (or what) comes first? Who (or what) gets the "leftovers"? Join us this we as we take a look at a movie that shows the battle between love, success and what really matters in life.
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Study NowWeek Six
Love is a Clean Slate
If we were all honest with ourselves, we would admit that we have a hard time living up to the verse in 1 Corinthians 13 where the Bible tells us that "love keeps no record of wrongs." This week we look at a movie that tells the story of people who have kept a record of wrongs, but choose to wipe the slate clean and enjoy the peace and joy that comes to those who love others with a clean slate.
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Week Seven
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Week Eight
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Week Nine
Love Never Fails
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