All In, with Kirk Crossing

Romans is one of the most important and influential writings in the New Testament.  It brings us face to face with some of the biggest issues and questions of life […]

In this last message of the series, the story of Jesus’ birth points us to one last way in which God is with us.  He is with us through the […]

This part of the birth story of Jesus powerfully illustrates God’s providence.  God’s providence, his governing of all things in the universe, is yet another way He is ‘with us’. […]

In the second message of this series, the story of Jesus’ birth continues to help us understand how God is ‘with us’.  While the Lord revealed Himself and was present […]

Long before Jesus was born, God spoke through the prophet Isaiah to the king of Judah at a particularly difficult time.  The Assyrian empire posed a threat to the very […]

In our final passage of the series, Paul lays out the responsibilities that the Thessalonians have as members of the church. At first glance, it seems like a random collection […]

In the next section of 1 Thessalonians, Paul shifts the focus from what Jesus’ return will mean for those who have already passed to what it means for those still […]

In the next section of 1st Thessalonians, Paul addresses the topic of what the return of Jesus means for those who die in Christ before the time of that return.  […]

In chapter 4 of 1st Thessalonians, Paul begins to give his instructions for the church in light of Timothy’s visit to them.  He begins by calling them to the sanctified […]

As Paul transitions from the first half of his letter (greetings, thanksgiving, and reconnection with the congregation) to the second half of the letter (instructions), he lays the groundwork for […]

As Paul continues to express his gratitude for the faith of the Thessalonians, he goes a bit deeper on a few topics he raised in the opening of the letter.  […]

As Paul continues his encouraging letter to the Thessalonian church, you might expect that after describing how well they were doing that he would simply go on to tell them […]

1st Thessalonians is a letter Paul wrote to a church which he founded but also had to leave very abruptly.  He was driven out of town by those who opposed […]

In this message, guest preacher Justin Schell traces the story of John Mark through the New Testament and church history to show how various people of faith helped shape his […]

Not only is it critical that we ‘show’ the Gospel through a visible faith, it is critical that we ‘tell’ the Gospel.  Our God has spoken, revealing Himself in His […]

The book of James will not allow us to get by with a faith that is merely private and internal.  He reminds us very powerfully that genuine saving faith is […]

The Church must continue to share faith with younger and younger generations.  Because of cultural shifts, generational tensions, and inner-church dynamics, this can often seem like an impossible task. Ezra 3 shows […]

Having just finished our series on David, it’s fitting that we spend time meditating on a Psalm that bears his name.  Psalm 16 is a deep expression of trust in the […]

The final portrait of David in 1 & 2 Samuel shows both his fallenness and his great faith.  Allowed by the Lord, but incited by Satan, David undertakes a census […]

The dramatic story of David and Absalom is recounted over six chapters in 2 Samuel.  The story represents a major part of the fulfillment of the Lord’s words through the […]

Up to this point, David has been ‘ascending’ in the biblical story.  He has been a model of faith and faithfulness.  He has become the recipient of God’s covenant promises.  He has become […]

The story of David’s kindness to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 is both powerful and moving.  David, the new king of Israel, does a profoundly counter-cultural thing in that he […]

2 Samuel 7 represents the highpoint of the Lord’s revelation to David; the Lord’s purpose in raising him up and how his life and legacy will be a part of the […]

2 Samuel 6.1-15 tells a very difficult story.  Despite the good intentions and excitement of David and the people of Israel, the Lord struck down a man because they were […]

In the final stretch-run to becoming king, David had to navigate a number of very difficult situations.  Through this time, David continued to ‘pass the test’ of faith.  When he […]