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As Saul begins to proclaim the goodness of Jesus, he faces challenges both outside the church and within. Many outside the church are frustrated at Saul’s change, and many inside the church are hesitant to believe that Saul truly believed. But Barnabas was willing to build the bridge trust, not just trusting the good news, but living it as well. As the Kingdom continues to move, Peter would be use...

In a powerful act of grace, the very one who was pursuing the church to put an end to it was being pursued by God. Saul, an enemy of the church, would become an unexpected ally as Jesus would call Saul to be His own. In this passage, we are reminded that the reach of Christ is greater than we can imagine. God's grace is for all and can transform anyone!

Philip was a part of a great work in Samaria, and yet God had something else for him to do. As Philip was obedient, even when it didn’t make sense, God was able to do something special. Seeing his obedience is a challenge and an encouragement to us that we would faithfully obey the voice of God.

As the early church scatters, Philip finds himself in Samaria, a place where no good Jew would ever be. Philip would not hesitate to preach Christ, and as a result, great joy would come to the city. In an unexpected place with unexpected people, the joy of the Lord would burst through. We see the gospel is for the World, and the banner of Jesus can be raised over anyone who would turn to him.

Living for God isn't in just the big moments, such as Stephen's death in Acts. In fact, it's the little moments of life that make a big moment possible. How do we follow God with our whole lives, regardless of the size of the moment and regardless of cost?

As the early community of believers grew, so did the needs. When there is a need, it is all too easy to assume someone else will step up to meet it. But in Acts, we see the beauty of a unified church diversified in its gifts, reaching farther together. The question for us is, how can we actively play a part in serving one another?

The Word, community, service, discipleship, prayer. The early church practiced loving God through the Word and by loving one another in community. As we look to this next year, we will continue to be a place that exists to make much of Jesus by loving God and growing in our relationship with Him through His word and time with Him, as well as loving one another in community, serving one another, an...

In a year where so much seems lost, we close by holding onto a thread of hope. Much like a lifeless stump seems to have run its course, the story of Scripture reminds us that dry bones don’t always stay dead, and death does not always have the last word. As we hold to the thread of hope in Jesus, we trust in him to bring new life.

It's Christmas Eve at Crossroads North Campus!

Waiting rooms are never designed to be a destination, but a space of transition. Maybe that is why we never quite feel at home in them. In the book of Ezra, we encounter the Israelites in exile. They had been waiting to return home, and now the chance had come. Journeying to Israel was a group of people who had come to restore and rebuild. One of those listed among them was Zerubbabel. Listed in t...

A thread of hope. Our world is marked by the unknown, despair, failure, and brokenness. But that isn't the end of the story. Into this brokenness, God has woven a thread of hope. This thread winds through the Scriptures and through our lives, leading us to Jesus. Join us as we follow God's thread of hope to Jesus the Messiah!

A thread of hope. Our world is marked by the unknown, despair, failure, and brokenness. But that isn't the end of the story. Into this brokenness, God has woven a thread of hope. This thread winds through the Scriptures and through our lives, leading us to Jesus. Join us as we follow God's thread of hope to Jesus the Messiah!

When we say yes to one thing, it often means saying no to something else. But what are the things that are most important to say yes to? Peter continued to preach even when he was asked to stop, and it confused and frustrated the religious leaders of his day. Peter reminds us of what happens when we say yes to God, and how we must prioritize our yes to Him in all things. We do this even when that...

A thread of hope. Our world is marked by the unknown, despair, failure, and brokenness. But that isn't the end of the story. Into this brokenness, God has woven a thread of hope. This thread winds through the Scriptures and through our lives, leading us to Jesus.

We often imagine the early church as some sort of utopia, but what we discover is something different, something more like us. The book of Acts shows people failed and struggled as we do today. The passage today challenges us to make it our aim to pursue God with a transformed heart!

This portion of Acts shows the early church prioritized prayer and prayed with boldness. What does it mean for us to be a people of bold prayer and what does this look like in practice today?

This week we'll see how Peter and John cannot help but live and speak in such a way as to make much of Jesus in all situations. Even if it should cost them their lives, it is worth the risk so that more may know Jesus. What about us? How have we been transformed?

"What I have, I give to you freely." As we look at Acts 3, we see that Peter knew what it meant to receive the mercy of God. In return, he was quick to extend that same gift to others. We should never lose our wonder of what God has done in our lives, and let us never seek to hoard His grace, mercy, and forgiveness, for He will never run out.

Acts 2:42-47 encapsulates the beauty and simplicity of the early church. They lived life together, they were united in Christ and lived for the glory of God. What can we learn from this, and what would it look like for us to engage in life together in Christ today?

Accused of drinking wine too early in the morning, Peter refutes this accusation by proclaiming what is really happening. Good news is available to all, God is on the move, Jesus is alive, forgiveness is possible, and the Spirit has come. Peter bore witness to the good news and 3,000 were added to their number. What are our lives witness’ too?   Connect with us at http://crossroadslive.com