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God promises us His presence and we shouldn't settle for anything less. Join us as we explore a famous story at the foot of Mount Sinai where the Israelites want God to be present with them, but on their own terms. Even today, we are tempted to squeeze God down to something less than Who He fully is, whether we realize it or not. Especially after spiritual victories, we can create "gods of our own...

We continue in the Peak Experiences series, this time unpacking the Ten Commandments. Learn how God's laws are not restrictive control but guardrails of grace and love designed to protect and guide people to freedom. We explore how God is establishing a relationship, not just regulation. We'll see how the Law acts as a mirror, revealing our need for grace and pointing us to Jesus, who fulfilled ev...

Mount Sinai. It's an important place where several pivotal events happened in the Bible, including the calling of Moses. Join us as we explore Moses' life, and how he went from regret to being called by God to enter the story in a big way. Together, we'll learn why God doesn't look for extraordinary people with perfect resumes, but ordinary people who will trust Him and take the next step. Along t...

Surrender. It's part of the faith journey that can be difficult to explain, but such a relief to experience. In week 2 of Peak Experiences, we unpack a challenging story of surrender. Isaac, the long anticipated son of Abraham, was God's promise to make a great nation for Abraham. Yet, mysteriously, God tells Abraham to sacrifice him. Abraham's willingness serves as a powerful testament to radical...

You have value. In fact, when God created humanity, the dignity of each human life was part of the entire plan. Even though sin entered the story and each of us have strayed from our perfect and loving God, there is hope for redemption. Evil, shame, and brokenness are part of this life, but they don't get the last word. God has not given up on us or this world, and the life, death, and resurrectio...

We unpack the vision and calling that God has given followers of Jesus, but then dial into some unique things that God is calling The Crossing to step into specifically. This will take faith and courage, but God has something in store for us as we continue sharing the Good News of Jesus with a watching world. Speaker: Greg Holder

Join us as we look back on this last ministry year and remember how faithful God has been. As we continue to explore God's truth, experience His grace, and express His love, we see lives change and faiths grow deeper. Speaker: Greg Holder

Grace is powerful. It overcomes shame, secrecy, failures, guilt, and more. Join us as we explore how God's grace can free us from the chains of shame and lead to a life of healing and victory in Jesus. Speaker: Dave MacNeill

Are you following Jesus from a distance or up close? Join us as we unpack how transformational it can be to have a close, personal relationship with Jesus. Together we'll explore what might be keeping you from a deeper connection, whether it's fear of the cost of freedom, shame from past sins, or confusion. We'll share how to move past these obstacles and embrace the true peace and freedom that co...

Have you ever felt unprepared? If God called you to do something for Him, would you ever really feel ready? What if that exact moment of uncertainty was what you were made for? Join us as we explore how Jesus transforms ordinary people for His purposes. Together we'll open up the Bible to learn how God doesn't call the qualified but qualifies the called, using regular people to change the world. S...

Jesus told us that life comes with many trials. But He didn't stop there. Jesus told His followers that He has overcome the world. Join us as we explore the victory that Jesus secured on the cross, how that applies to even our day-to-day struggles, and how a victorious life can flow through us as a blessing to others. Speaker: David Hawkins

Scripture says that in Christ, the old is gone and the new is here. But is "new" even possible? What does a new creation even mean? Join us as pastor Nathan Brown unpacks this passage and shows how we can shed our "old selves" and step into the new life that Christ has for each of us today. Speaker: Nathan Brown

The Lord's Prayer. It's a famous prayer that touches on nearly every part of life. Together, we walk through this prayer that Jesus taught His disciples, and take part in the two thousand year old tradition of praying these powerful words. Speaker: Greg Holder

Followers of Jesus are called to be His ambassadors. Whether you are a parent, a student, a laborer, an accountant, a teacher, or in law enforcement. God has placed each of us in unique circumstances so that we may love like Jesus and show a watching world what the reconciling love of Christ looks like. Join us as we consider how to live this kind of life and also invite others into the transformi...

Kayra Montanez joins us from Liquid Church (NJ) to explore hurt, anger, and forgiveness. Together, we unpack the story of Jacob and Esau, and discover how to move from hurt to healing. We'll find that true freedom comes from a forgiveness that is rooted in Jesus; a freedom that empowers us to forgive hurts that we may never forget. Speaker: Kayra Montanez

Have you ever felt overly distracted in your spiritual life? Like you have roots that aren't deep enough and you're not being fully nourished? Join us as we explore what the Bible says about deepening our faith, growing in wisdom, and ways that we can use Scripture to experience transformation in our own walks with Jesus. Speaker: Chris Nation

Embracing a new life with Jesus often requires letting go of other things. Old habits, wants, goals, and desires. Letting go of what holds us back from spiritual growth is a critical step on this journey with Jesus. Join us as we unpack the freedom and fullness that comes from surrendering to God's will and saying "yes" to a life with Christ. . Speaker: Jarrett Stevens

It is one of our favorite times of the year! We remind each other of God's faithfulness as we anticipate hundreds of people stepping into the waters of baptism, declaring to the world that Jesus is their Savior. Speaker: Greg Holder

Where does our identity come from? If we've been chasing after the wrong thing for too long, is there still hope? What does a redeemed life story look like? Join us as we explore how Paul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus changed his life forever, turning a violent persecutor into a devoted follower. We'll unpack the profound grace and forgiveness that Paul experienced, and how that s...

Sibling rivalry, deception, broken relationships, and reconciliation. Join us as we explore an old story from the Bible that deals with this and much more. Jacob's journey from deceit to redemption has a lot to teach about forgiveness and transformation. We'll unpack the importance of grace, healing, and moving beyond past hurts. Speaker: Angela Beise

Ever had a regret you couldn't shake? Is there still hope for second chances in relationships? Join us as we explore a young man's encounters with Jesus and His disciples that took place over many years, and how regret in his life didn't have the final word. We also unpack the story of Paul and Barnabas, and see how their experiences speak to our lives today. When the grace of Jesus moves through...

Join us as we unpack the compelling story of Josiah's revival and discover how God's grace transformed lives then and now. Together, we'll explore the history of Israel and the incredible journey of faith that led to national restoration. We'll learn from Josiah's humility and repentance, and find hope in God's promises. Speaker: Ben Horseman

Ten men with a terrible disease ask Jesus for healing. After all ten are healed, only one returns back to Jesus to thank Him. We unpack some important details from this story in Luke 17 and see what this means for us today. In particular, how gratitude doesn't just impact our spiritual lives, but also our physical and mental wellbeing. Join us as we see what this man's second chance shows us about...

We unpack a surprising series of events that led to a prison guard being baptized by inmates at midnight. It's not just an amazing story, but there is truth that applies to our lives today, as well as the offer to tell a watching world that we are with Jesus through the ancient practice of baptism. Speaker: Greg Holder

Your past does not determine your future. That is especially true of Mary Magdalene, an often times misunderstood character in the Bible. Join us as we explore her redemption story, some misconceptions around her life, and how she encountered the grace and forgiveness that only Jesus can offer. The transformative story of her second chance still resonates with us today. Speaker: Kimberly MacNeill