Crossroads - Weekend Messages

God’s plans are always perfect. As the all-knowing, all-seeing, and all-powerful Creator and Sustainer of everything, God always knows exactly what needs to happen and why. But we must admit that oftentimes as humans, we struggle to understand the ways of God. As we look upon scary and sometimes strange circumstances, we often cannot comprehend how God is working. Yet God is always working. 

There is no name like the name of Jesus. Scripture reminds us that every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord! As we continue in our series of the Incarnation of Jesus, today’s passage reveals how the glory of Jesus is found in His humility. Though humility doesn’t come naturally for many of us, it’s the way of Christ. Jesus laid aside His rights, became obedient...

There is no name like the name of Jesus. Scripture reminds us that every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord! As we continue in our series of the Incarnation of Jesus, today’s passage reveals how the glory of Jesus is found in His humility. Though humility doesn’t come naturally for many of us, it’s the way of Christ. Jesus laid aside His rights, became obedient...

The invitation “come and see” shows up at three powerful moments in the gospels, and each one reveals something essential about who Jesus is and how He changes lives. Jesus first speaks these words to two who are hungry for truth. Later, a once-skeptical disciple uses the same phrase to draw someone else to the Messiah. And finally, a transformed Samaritan woman shares those words with her communi...

The invitation “come and see” shows up at three powerful moments in the gospels, and each one reveals something essential about who Jesus is and how He changes lives. Jesus first speaks these words to two who are hungry for truth. Later, a once-skeptical disciple uses the same phrase to draw someone else to the Messiah. And finally, a transformed Samaritan woman shares those words with her communi...

As we begin our final teaching series in our Year of Legacy, it is important to remember that any legacy that a church has is completely dependent on the incarnation of Jesus. Without Jesus coming on a rescue mission, not only is there no church, there is no salvation, and there is no hope. But what joy we have in the incarnation of Jesus! The reality that God is with us and is for us changes ever...

As we begin our final teaching series in our Year of Legacy, it is important to remember that any legacy that a church has is completely dependent on the incarnation of Jesus. Without Jesus coming on a rescue mission, not only is there no church, there is no salvation, and there is no hope. But what joy we have in the incarnation of Jesus! The reality that God is with us and is for us changes ever...

Treasures on earth spoil and rust, but Jesus is the treasure of heaven, which never fades and always lasts. In this passage, Jesus gives us the principles behind the powerful practice of fasting and its benefits for the way in which we view and move through the world.

Treasures on earth spoil and rust, but Jesus is the treasure of heaven, which never fades and always lasts. In this passage, Jesus gives us the principles behind the powerful practice of fasting and its benefits for the way in which we view and move through the world.

Worry–a word and feeling that we all are familiar with. Our minds begin to race through what-ifs and what-mays, and our hearts become anxious about tomorrow’s unknowns. Though worry is familiar, in Matthew 6:25-34 we see Jesus offers a different perspective and a better way of living. This is a life marked by trust instead of tension, faith instead of fear, and confidence in the One who holds it a...

Worry–a word and feeling that we all are familiar with. Our minds begin to race through what-ifs and what-mays, and our hearts become anxious about tomorrow’s unknowns. Though worry is familiar, in Matthew 6:25-34 we see Jesus offers a different perspective and a better way of living. This is a life marked by trust instead of tension, faith instead of fear, and confidence in the One who holds it a...

What if Jesus asked you to love the very people who’ve hurt you most? That’s exactly what He did. Following Jesus means choosing a love so radical it breaks the cycle of hate and mirrors the heart of God. It has often been said that Christianity is not a religion. Instead, it is a relationship that blossoms into an all-encompassing way of life. In every age and culture, following Jesus is a radica...

What if Jesus asked you to love the very people who’ve hurt you most? That’s exactly what He did. Following Jesus means choosing a love so radical it breaks the cycle of hate and mirrors the heart of God. It has often been said that Christianity is not a religion. Instead, it is a relationship that blossoms into an all-encompassing way of life. In every age and culture, following Jesus is a radica...

In a world that never stops demanding more—more work, more approval, more performance—our souls grow weary. But Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 is radical: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” This message explores what it means to truly follow Him, not just as believers in our heads, but as true disciples whose hearts, minds, and lives are being shaped in...

In a world that never stops demanding more—more work, more approval, more performance—our souls grow weary. But Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 is radical: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” This message explores what it means to truly follow Him, not just as believers in our heads, but as true disciples whose hearts, minds, and lives are being shaped in...

“How shall we now live?” This is one of life’s biggest questions. In light of the finished work of Jesus, we must ask this question of ourselves. Following Jesus means that we allow Him to lead and direct our lives. We want to be about His Father’s business, just as He was. We desire to glorify God as He did. Jesus did not leave us in the dark about how we should live. He explained it to us simply...

“How shall we now live?” This is one of life’s biggest questions. In light of the finished work of Jesus, we must ask this question of ourselves. Following Jesus means that we allow Him to lead and direct our lives. We want to be about His Father’s business, just as He was. We desire to glorify God as He did. Jesus did not leave us in the dark about how we should live. He explained it to us simply...

For most people who grew up outside of the church, their first exposure to the Bible was seeing someone hold up a sign with John 3:16 written on it. Almost anytime there is a large group of people together, someone brings a sign with the most famous Bible verse. But why is this verse so well-known? Because within this verse, Jesus explained something so beautiful, profound, and insightful that it...

For most people who grew up outside of the church, their first exposure to the Bible was seeing someone hold up a sign with John 3:16 written on it. Almost anytime there is a large group of people together, someone brings a sign with the most famous Bible verse. But why is this verse so well-known? Because within this verse, Jesus explained something so beautiful, profound, and insightful that it...

Is prayer optional or essential? In Matthew 6, Jesus answers an honest question from His disciples about a discipline practiced by every deeply-rooted believer: prayer. But He begins with an expectation, not a suggestion: “When you pray.” From where and how we pray, to the heart posture behind it, Jesus shows us that prayer is not just a ritual but a lifeline. As we walk through the Lord’s Prayer...

Is prayer optional or essential? In Matthew 6, Jesus answers an honest question from His disciples about a discipline practiced by every deeply-rooted believer: prayer. But He begins with an expectation, not a suggestion: “When you pray.” From where and how we pray, to the heart posture behind it, Jesus shows us that prayer is not just a ritual but a lifeline. As we walk through the Lord’s Prayer...

Happy birthday Crossroads. We celebrate 50 years of ministry today. What the Lord has done! And what the Lord is doing! We cannot be more excited to celebrate all that Jesus is up to through the Crossroads family of faith. To both commemorate the Crossroads legacy and to continue our “Teachings of Jesus” series, it seemed proper to focus on what Jesus said was the greatest commandment.

Happy birthday Crossroads. We celebrate 50 years of ministry today. What the Lord has done! And what the Lord is doing! We cannot be more excited to celebrate all that Jesus is up to through the Crossroads family of faith. To both commemorate the Crossroads legacy and to continue our “Teachings of Jesus” series, it seemed proper to focus on what Jesus said was the greatest commandment.

Life comes with many challenges. Because we live in a fallen world, we recognize that pain and suffering are inevitable. People hurt us, things go wrong, and sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by it all. In today’s passage, Jesus says it’s not a matter of if offense comes, but when. He also reveals what it means to be someone who forgives often, stays grounded in humility, and keeps showing up—even...

Life comes with many challenges. Because we live in a fallen world, we recognize that pain and suffering are inevitable. People hurt us, things go wrong, and sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by it all. In today’s passage, Jesus says it’s not a matter of if offense comes, but when. He also reveals what it means to be someone who forgives often, stays grounded in humility, and keeps showing up—even...