Stones Crossing Church

Today Pastor Scott kicks off the Truth Over Trend series by reading from 2 Timothy 4:1-4 and looks at the myths we believe and how to turn to the truth.

Being an ambassador for Christ in this world is not an easy role for anyone.  Often it means self-sacrifice and caring for others, even when it hurts... even when it's unfair and they don't deserve it.  But this is the gospel.  The Lord did that for each of us, so we too should do that for others.  This week, Pastor Derek Allen joins the Sunday Recap team to talk about this wee...

As we conclude this series, Pastor Derek looks at what it means to be a representative of peace and not of war while reading from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21.

We're back, party people!  After taking three weeks off from recording the Sunday Recap, Chris, Ariel, and Mitch are back to talk about Pastor Mitch's sermon on 2 Corinthians 5:18-19.  Today, we talk about covenants, God's saving grace to us, and our call to the ministry of reconciliation.

In the second week of the series, Pastor Mitch turns to 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 to look at what reconciliation is and what that means for us.

Today Pastor Keith reads from 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 and looks at the old person, the new person, and letting Jesus live through me.

As we conclude the series we read from Micah 5:1-5 to unpack three promises that calm our fears.

Merry Christmas from the Sunday Recap crew! It has been one of the favorite parts of our weeks to record these episodes, discuss the scriptures, and  apply the sermons to our lives, we hope you enjoy them as much as we do!  Look for more episodes to come starting January 5th!  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - Ariel, Chris, Mitch 

Today we read from Romans 12 and look at four choices for having peaceful relationships

Christmas time is here...  This week, Ariel and Chris talk through part one of "All Is Calm," a three-week series for this Christmas season discussing how the gospel brings peace to our chaotic and busy lives.  Today we talk through the story of Mary and Martha, the issue of performance-ism, and of course, Christmas songs.

As we start the Christmas series, we look at the three hearts found in Luke 10:38-42.

It's dude's day again!  This week, Chris and Mitch talk about the importance of the Bible being our authority and how that is in itself extremely counter-cultural.  If you're looking to check out some books on how the church engages with culture check these out below: - Center Church - Tim Keller - Christ In Culture - Richard Niebuhr - The Gospel in a Pluralist Society - Lesslie Newbigin...

As we conclude this series, we read 2 Peter 1:16-21 and look at our commitment to God's Word.

As we resume the Counter Culture series we read John 16:7-15 and we unpack who the Holy Spirit is and what the Holy Spirit does.

Pinch hitting for Scott Luck is #31, Miiiiiitch Greeeeen!  This week, Pastor Mitch jumped in last minute to fill in for Pastor Scott who was sick.  He preached from 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 where the Apostle Paul encourages his readers to understand that their suffering is for others.  But how do we apply this message to our context today?  Today, the Sunday Recap team talks about t...

Pastor Mitch picks up where his July 26, 2020 message, An Eternal Perspective of Suffering, left off to answer questions from 2 Cor 1:3-7.

We're back!  The Sunday Recap Team is back this week to talk about John 13 and the New Commandment to love one another.  

As we start a new series we read John 13:31-35 and look at the command to love, the model for love, and the effect of love.

I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever... this is the great promise at the end of Psalm 23.  So what does this eternal dwelling place look like?  Today, Pastor Mitch is joined by Ministry Director Jen Dobbins, as they interview D-Group leader Peter Gegg. Peter shares insight from his d-group's study of heaven.  Show Notes:  Heaven: A Comprehensive Guide.. By Randy Alcorn...

As we conclude the series in Psalm 23 we focus on verse 6 to answer questions about Heaven.

The goodness and steadfast love of God pursues us... this is the great ending to Psalm 23.  What does this mean for us as Christians today, especially when we live in a world that has so much evil around us?  Today, Pastor Chris is joined by Rachael Reese and Brian O'Malley to talk about Psalm 23:6.

As Pastor Scott resumes the series on the 23rd Psalm we start to focus  on verse 6 and look at three reasons why we can face the future with  confidence.

This week, the Sunday Recap Team is back to talk about Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski's message from Sunday.  Open up your Bibles to Mark 4:30-41... unless you're driving.  Then stop reading this and pay attention to the road! STUFF TO CHECK OUT: "The Last Goodbye" by Billy Boyd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8ir8rVl2Z4 https://open.spotify.com/track/0xvyjUsULBkHDGYJaLPFo9

Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski, President of Indianapolis Theological Seminary, reads from Mark 4:30-41 and unpacks the two questions asked in this passage.

This week on the Sunday Recap, we are joined by Pastor Keith Groves who helped us think through Ephesians 6:10-20 -- the full armor of God.  What does this allegory mean for the church today?  What do these pieces of armor represent?  And how do we know?  This is a longer episode... but totally worth it!