Crossroads Community Church - Aurora Podcast

Sunday, February 11, 2024 Mission Sunday Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 25:31-40; Ephesians 2:8-10 1. Good works are evidence of a saving faith that comes from an authentic relationship with Jesus. 2. What we do for others we are doing for Jesus. 3. Christians do what Christians do in response to God’s grace. 4. Your generosity propels Share the Hope missions at Crossroads. Connect with...

Sunday, February 4, 2024 From the message series: A Generous Heart Contentment Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-19; 1 Timothy 4:7-8; Matthew 4:8-10 Generosity is a lifestyle of sharing – all we have – as a demonstration of God’s love and a response to God’s grace. 1. Contentment is found through the pursuit of godliness. 2. The desire for worldly riches is a trap of the enemy. 3. Ou...

Sunday, January 28, 2024 From the message series: A Generous Heart Generosity Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Leviticus 27:30-32; Malachi 3:8-10; Luke 11:42; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 1. God is not the magic genie in the sky. 2. Our generosity is an obedience issue. 3. Giving becomes legalism without the heart. 4. Take a step – a first step or a next step. Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect...

Sunday, January 21, 2024 From the message series: A Generous Heart Don’t Worry! Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Matthew 6:24-34 1. One key to generosity is valuing the eternal over the temporal. 2. An eternal focus fosters an attitude of contentment. 3. Eternal priorities keep us aligned with God’s mission. Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text sayi...

Sunday, January 14, 2024 From the message series: A Generous Heart Investing Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 6:19-24 1. Contrast #1 – Two Treasures 2. Contrast #2 – Two Visions 3. Contrast #3 – Two Masters 4. The Key is the Heart. 5. The Practicality is Stewardship. Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to 630-931-0...

Sunday, January 7, 2024 Praise Our Deliverer Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Psalm 34:1-8; Romans 15:13; Psalm 91:11; Hebrews 1:14 1. Praise and prayer are the avenues to deliverance. 2. In prayer—God exchanges our fear for radiant joy. 3. In prayer—God delivers us from emotional distress. 4. Those who fear, praise, and pray—are guarded by angels. 5. We experience God’s goodness through seeking...

Sunday, December 31, 2023 Heaven Came Down Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Luke 3:21-38 Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to 630-931-0333.

Sunday, December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve Service Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Luke 2:8-14 Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to 630-931-0333.

Sunday, December 17, 2023 From the message series: Home for Christmas Sunday That Name Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 1:21-23 1. The Incarnation. Jesus was fully a human being! Jesus is Immanuel – God With Us! 2. The Indwelling. None of this happens unless you have surrendered to Jesus! Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to 630...

Sunday, December 10, 2023 From the message series: Home for Christmas Sunday Sword in the Soul Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Luke 1:26-38; Luke 1:46-55; Luke 2:30-35; Hebrews 4:16-17 1. Mary was a recipient of grace. 2. Mary responded with praise. 3. Humility & faith receive grace. 4. Pride & unbelief receive judgement. 5. The birth of Jesus requires a response. Connect with us at  ⁠ht...

Sunday, December 3, 2023 From the message series: Home for Christmas Sunday Two Fathers Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 1:18-25 1. Jesus is the Messiah. 2. God calls us all to something. Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to 630-931-0333.

Sunday, November 26, 2023 From the message series: Home for Christmas Sunday The First Gospel Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Genesis 1:27-28; 2:16; 3:1-6; 3:15; 3:21 1. The results of sin:       - Physical death       - Relational death - Spiritual death  2. The Protoevangelium – the 1st Gospel.  Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to 6...

Sunday, November 19, 2023 From the message series: Major Truths from the Minor Prophets The King on a Donkey Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Zechariah 9:9-10; 14:8-9 How is your hope?  You don’t check your brain at the door when you become a Christian!  Let’s keep our eyes up and our heads down – and be the people of God!  Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text sayin...

Sunday, November 12, 2023 From the message series: Major Truths from the Minor Prophets Compassion Toward Our Wayward Brother Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Obadiah 1-21; Psalm 138:6; Proverbs 3:34;  Proverbs 29:23; Matthew 23:12; James 4:6  1. No one is exempt from God’s righteous judgement.  2. God aims favor toward the humble.  3. God’s justice should spur us toward compassionate evangelism....

Sunday, November 5, 2023 From the message series: Major Truths from the Minor Prophets Judgement Against Pride Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Amos 1:1; 2:6-8; 5:24 1. Their core sin was pride. 2. The ultimate consequence of pride is that it keeps people from God. 3. Grace humbles the proud and grace brings humility. 4. The Gospel crushes Pride – and elevates Humility! Communion Today Connect wit...

Sunday, October 29, 2023 From the message series: Major Truths from the Minor Prophets Love Your Neighbor Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: Micah 6:1-8; 1 Sam. 15:22; Psalm 51:10 Pursuing God’s voice allows harmony with God’s heart!  Harmony with God’s heart = justice!  Harmony with God’s heart = mercy + love.  Harmony with God’s heart = humility. Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://cross...

Sunday, October 22, 2023 From the message series: Major Truths from the Minor Prophets The Pain of Idolatry Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Hosea 1:1-2; 3:1 1. God loves us so much! 2. The gospel crushes pride and elevates humility! Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to 630-931-0333.

Sunday, October 15, 2023 From the message series: We Believe – In the Church Be a Witness!  Pastor Caleb Lantz  Today’s Texts: Acts 1:6-9; Acts 4:18-20; Luke 2:10-11;  Acts 10:39-43  1. Gospel witnesses have supernatural power. 2. Gospel witnesses have geographical responsibility.  3. Gospel witnesses possess a life changing message.  4. Gospel witnesses reflect God’s heart.  Communion Today Conne...

Sunday, October 8, 2023 From the message series: We Believe – In the Church The Mission Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: Matthew 4:18-20 1. Jesus chooses us to be His disciples. 2. Jesus transforms us into his disciples. 3. Jesus releases us as his disciples – to be disciple-makers. A disciple is following Jesus, is being transformed by Jesus and is committed to the mission of Jesus. Connect with...

Sunday, October 1, 2023 From the message series: We Believe – In the Church Doctrine Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 1. The Bible is useful for teaching . 2. The Bible is useful for reproof . 3. The Bible is useful for correction . 4. The Bible is useful for training in righteousness.  Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying &q...

Sunday, September 24, 2023 Food Drive Sunday Pastor Daren Snow Today’s Texts: James 2:14-17 & Ephesians 2:8-10  Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to 630-931-0333.

Sunday, September 17, 2023 From the message series: We Believe – In the Church Leadership Pastor Caleb Lantz Today’s Texts: 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3; Titus 1:5-9 1. Elders are called by God. 2. Elders demonstrate Christ’s character.  3. Elders protect the Church. 4. Elders shepherd the Church. Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "W...

Sunday, September 10, 2023 From the message series: We Believe – In the Church Designed for Community Pastor Daren Snow Today's Texts: Acts 2:42-47 1. We are called to Christian community.  2. We are called to deep, rich and transparent relationships.  Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to 630-931-0333.

Sunday, September 3, 2023 From the message series: We Believe – In the Church The Church Defined Pastor Daren Snow Today's Texts: Acts 2:1-4, 42-44; 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 1. The church is God’s people!  2. There is no hierarchy in the body of Christ!  Communion Today Connect with us at  ⁠https://crossroadsconnect.net/⁠  or send a text saying "WELCOME" to 630-931-0333.

Sunday, August 27, 2023 From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light Final Greetings! Pastor Caleb Lantz Today's Texts: Ephesians 6:21-24 What Christ has done for us – spiritually, Ephesians 1-2  1. adopted us into God’s family, Ephesians 1:5 2. raised us from the dead, Ephesians 2:5-6  What Christ will do through us – relationally, Ephesians 3-5  1. equip in discipleship, Ephesia...