Crossroads Bible Church Bellevue

You may be wondering: "Why am I so weak and prone to sin? How come I’m losing, not winning, my spiritual battle?" If you're feeling powerless in your daily life, Paul will explain how you can experience victory.

Rules seem to bring out the worst in us. We do not do what we should do, but instead, we do what we should not! Paul empathizes with our struggle and explains the battle that lies within each of us.

What is the role of the Old Testament Law in the life of the believer? Do we have to continually perform good works to please God? In Romans 7:1-6 we will discover what Jesus Christ has accomplished for us.

Why shouldn't you sin? Is just one act of sin really that bad? Isn't God gracious and forgiving when dealing with sin? Paul answers these questions with warnings about the nature of sin and an exhortation on how to overcome it.

There are two important questions that every person must answer: "Who are you?" and, "What are you doing here?" How we answer these questions will determine the degree that we are able to honor Christ with our lives.

The human race is often divided by language, race, nationality, class, education, culture, and religion. But there's only one division that ultimately matters: Are you in Adam or in Christ? In Romans 5:12-21 we'll learn why this division is so eternally critical.

Benefits are an important part of life. They influence our choice of a college, a job, and even a spouse. However, the most important benefits are those that accompany faith in Christ. In Romans 5:1-11, we will discover the unconditional and eternal benefits God offers.

We live in in a world of broken promises. Fortunately, the original promise maker keeps His promises. Paul shares why we can trust God’s Word.

Have you ever boasted in your own efforts or assumed that you contributed to your salvation? Why is it that works cancel out grace? Paul answers these questions and shares three essential truths related to justification.

The question of the ages asked by Job was: “How can a person be righteous before God?” (Job 9:2) Romans 3:21-26, the greatest paragraph in the Bible, sets out to answer that question with a thorough discussion of “the righteousness of God.”

What is the bottom line truth about humankind apart from Christ? Paul wraps up the Sin section (1:18-3:20) like a lawyer with a charge, an indictment, and a verdict. His devastatingly bad news prepares us for good news.

What false beliefs do you hold? What ideas have you adopted that are contrary to Scripture? In Romans 3:1-8 Paul challenges us to think rightly about ourselves and God.

How can we avoid the charge of hypocrisy and experience praise from God? Paul imparts two warnings that define Christianity as a relationship, not a religion filled with rules and rituals.

God is not only concerned about the overt sinner, but also the covert sinner. How does God judge people? Romans 2:1-16 provides three principles of God's judgment.

Why does God reveal His wrath from heaven? How does He go about doing so? Romans 1:18-32 provides surprising responses.

Do you sometimes feel powerless? Did you know that you have a power source at your disposal? Romans 1:16-17 explains where our true power is found.

CBC's mission is "building a community that will change the world." But how do we know if we are fulfilling our mission? Romans 1:8-15 provides two evidences of a church

Who has God called you to be? What has He called you to do? In the apostle Paul's longest greeting, he answers these questions and invites us to answer His call and abandon all.

What happens when God is ignored and excluded from society? The sobering answer is: When God goes, anything and everything goes. Yet, even in the midst of despair, Judges 19-21 points to a future hope.

Why are so many people losing and confusing their faith? Judges 17-18 answers this question.

Judges 13:1-16:11 | A Soul Saved, A Wasted Life What happens when God's leaders are selfish and faithless? How can anything good be accomplished in the midst of one failure after another? The account of Samson demonstrates God's commitment to draw a straight line with a crooked stick.

Why is biblical knowledge and theology so important? Can’t I just focus on self-help and application? Judges 10-12 explains why a thorough knowledge of God’s Word is essential.

How do we respond when things go well in our personal lives? How do we live out our lives when we experience success at work, church, or in the home? Beware: There’s a terrible spiritual danger in success.

Have you ever doubted God’s promises? Have you ever questioned His work in your life? Judges 6-8 demonstrates how to move from fear to faith.

What causes God to intervene in the midst of our sinfulness, and what kind of leader does God use? Surprises abound in Judges 4-5.