Crossroads Community Church - Aurora Podcast

Sunday, August 4, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out The Narrow Gate Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 7:13-14 1. The gate to salvation and eternity with God is narrow. 2. The road of discipleship is also narrow. 3. The gate to salvation and eternity with God will someday close. 4. There will be those who thought they had walked through the gate – but tragically had not. Connect with...

Sunday, July 28, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Just Ask Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Matthew 7:7-12; Matt. 6:33; James 4:3; 1 John 5:14; James 1:5-7 The 3 P’s of Kingdom Focused Prayer: 1. Posture 2. Pursue 3. Persist Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to 630-931-0333.

Sunday, July 21, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out The Speck Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 7:1-6 1. Christians make judgments – and decisions based on those judgments – all the time! 2. There is a difference between critical thinking and having a critical spirit. 3. We help others with love and grace and mercy and kindness. 4. Some people are going to refuse all of the authentic...

Sunday, July 14, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Anxiety and Worry Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Matthew 6:25-34 1. Anxiety develops apart from kingdom vision. 2. Jesus values people not possessions. 3. Jesus desires to be our primary pursuit. 4. Kingdom vision = entrusting all to King Jesus. Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying &...

Sunday, July 7, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Treasures in Heaven Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Matthew 6:19-24; Matthew 28:18; Colossians 1:16-17 1. Materialism distracts the heart from the kingdom. 2. Kingdom citizens pursue spiritual treasure. 3. Kingdom vision fuels the mission of Jesus. 4. Your devotion determines the contents of your storeroom. Communion Today Connect with us...

Sunday, June 30, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Fasting Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 6:16-18 1. Fasting is abstinence from food – or other necessities – for a predetermined length of time for the purposes of religious devotion and spiritual discipline. 2. There are no New Testament texts that give a command to fast. 3. The primary focus of fasting is to have intentional time...

Sunday, June 23, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Prayer Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 6:5-15 1. Our prayer life needs to be authentic . 2. Our prayer life needs to be sincere . 3. Our prayer life should be centered on God – and His will. 4. We need to pray with a spirit of grace for others – as we have received from Jesus himself. Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect....

Sunday, June 16, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out No Trumpets! Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 6:1-4 1. Christians need to be aware of our true motivations. 2. Christians need to be aware of any kind of hypocrisy. 3. Christians need to practice the discipline of silence . Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME&quot...

Sunday, June 9, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Love Your Enemies Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:43-48 Series Thread: Authentic transformation happens in the heart and produces disciples of Christ. 1. Jesus sometimes calls us to hard things. - Obedience to Jesus is not based on our feelings! 2. There is growth and blessing in obedience.  - Jesus calls us to hard things – but n...

Sunday, June 2, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Turn Your Cheek Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:38-42; Ex. 21:24; Lev. 19:18; Deut. 19:21; Romans 12:19 1. Justice does not require retaliation. 2. Retaliation distracts Christians from God’s mission. 3. The goal for a non-believer = gospel centered compassion. 4. The goal for Kingdom family = gospel centered edification. Communi...

Sunday, May 26, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Yes or No Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:33-37 1. We must be truth-telling individuals . 2. We must be a truth-telling church . 3. A life of truth, honesty, integrity and character will lead to gospel opportunities. Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to...

Sunday, May 19, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Divorce Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:31-32; Matthew 19:3-8; Mark 10:11; John 17:1-26 1. God’s view of marriage promotes U-nity! 2. Kingdom citizens should seek unity not separation. 3. Civil law should not undermine our view of righteousness. 4. Be the answer to Jesus’ prayer for Unity! Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠htt...

Sunday, May 12, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Lust Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:27-30 1. Jesus is not only concerned with our actions – but also our hearts . 2. We must be diligent in removing temptation from our lives.      – Married people don’t look twice.      – If something is keeping you from living a righteous and God-honoring life – get rid of it! Connect with us a...

Sunday, May 5, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Anger Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:21-26 1. Jesus is not only concerned with our actions – but also our hearts ! 2. Christian relationships are really important to God. 3. Deal with your anger issue quickly . 4. Unreconciled relationships will hinder your relationship with Jesus. Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://cros...

Sunday, April 28, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out The Law Fulfilled Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:17-20; Hebrews 10:1; Galatians 3:24; Matthew 7:12 Jesus completes the Old Testament Scriptures. Jesus validates the Old Testament Scriptures. Kingdom citizens value all Scripture. Kingdom citizens have an exceeding power. Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsco...

Sunday, April 21, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Salt and Light Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus is taking us from the blessings of theKingdom to the responsibilities of the Kingdom. Christians should be the most joyful people of all time! Bland Christianity should be an oxymoron! Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELC...

Sunday, April 14, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out The Persecuted Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:10-12; 1 Peter 3:14-15 1. Kingdom citizens will be persecuted. 2. Kingdom citizens do not depend on cultural support. 3. Kingdom citizens experience righteous persecution. 4. Kingdom citizens defend the Truth. 5. Earthly persecution = eternal rewards. Communion Today Connect with u...

Sunday, April 7, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Peacemakers Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:9 Authentic transformation happens in the heart and produces disciples of Christ. Peacemakers are actively pursuing peace. 1. Experiencing His peace. 2. Proclaiming His peace. 3. Mediating His peace. Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text sa...

Sunday, March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Luke 24:1-9 1. The Resurrection of Jesus provides evidence of the power to have life with God for all of eternity. 2. The Resurrection of Jesus provides evidence of the power to have life with God today. Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to 630-931-0333.

Sunday, March 24, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Pure in Heart Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:8 1. The pursuit of purity and righteousness in every area of life – a single-minded devotion to God. 2. The heart is the totality of a person. 3. Do I have a single-minded devotion to Jesus? 4. To be pure in heart – you must have a new heart! Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠htt...

Sunday, March 17, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Mercy Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:7; Matthew 18:33; Luke 6:36; Hebrews 6:10 1. All humans need God’s mercy. 2. Kingdom citizens have been impacted by God’s mercy. 3. Kingdom citizens appreciate God’s mercy. 4. Kingdom citizens express God’s mercy. Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send...

Sunday, March 10, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Righteousness Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:6; Romans 5:17 1. Practical righteousness – living the Christian life according to the will of God as we grow in our faith and sanctification. 2. Apart from Jesus you can never be fully satisfied or filled. 3. Our hunger and thirst increase and intensify in the very act of being sati...

Sunday, March 03, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out The Meek Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:5 1. Biblical meekness conveys humility and gentleness – and yet strength at the same time. 2. We can taste the full inheritance of tomorrow by walking in victory today . 3. Authentic transformation happens in the heart and produces disciples of Christ. Communion Today Connect with us at ...

Sunday, February 25, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Those Who Mourn Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:4 1. Our mourning opens us up to His unspeakable joy and comfort ! 2. From the event of salvation we move to the process of sanctification. 3. As Christians, what grieves God should grieve us. Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELC...

Sunday, February 18, 2024 From the Message Series: Inside Out Poor in Spirit Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Matthew 4:8-10, 4:17, 4:23, 5:1-3 1. Jesus is King in God’s Kingdom. 2. Kingdom citizens are marked by repentance. 3. Kingdom citizens are marked by transformation. 4. Citizenship is granted upon faith in King Jesus. Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or...