1/19-20 A Better Story
Part of A Better Story
January 17, 2019


Bulletin for Crossroads Community Church
January 19 & 20

Sermon notes

A Better Story: A Samaritan Woman

John 4:1-42

Jesus shows me that,

can happen when we are just doing life.

Jesus shows me how to .


We tend to define enemies in 3 major categories:
1. - She was a Samaritan
2. - Male, female, or other.
3. - Living with someone, multiple marriages.


What did Jesus do?
1. Treated her with respect.
2. Talked with her.
3. Dropped the social norms.
4. Invited her into deeper conversation.


Jesus shows me that people far from God .

- People far from God are seeking that which God gives, while running from Him.

Now, am I ready to listen?


Step 1 - Acknowledge the elephant in the room with grace.


Step 2 - Show the difference between religion and Christianity.
• Religion -
• Christianity -


Step 3 - Introduce to real worship.

• What is in the heart?
• Is it from God?


Step 4 - Allow Jesus to reveal Himself.


Step 5 - Go and tell.


Step 6 - Go with a friend.