Crossroads - Weekend Messages

Esther was a daughter of God taking a major step of faith. Not only that, she needed some heavenly wisdom to guide her. A woman who is full of faith and wisdom is unique, and God used that to save His people. Watch and learn how he can use you too!

This message reminds us that we see God’s hand in our life most clearly when we go through trials. Even though Israel experienced some really tough times, God was at work before their crisis even started. He will make beauty out of the ashes of your life too! Whenever you go through hard situations, there is reason for hope. Watch and find out more about God's provision in the midst of adversity.

As the visibility of the children of Israel grows, so does the opposition. After the defeat of many of the people on the east side of the Jordan River, Balak, the king of the Moabites, decided on a plan. He was going to invite the prophet Balaam to come and curse the children of Israel. This is the conclusion of the Balaam story.

In Part 1 of "For Such A Time" the story unfolds as Esther is chosen to step into a whole new reality. For her, and for God's people.

Easter is over. For most people it's already "on to the next thing." But it wasn't always that way. And it need not be that way. What we celebrated on Easter was not a stand-alone event; it was rather the beginning of something that would change lives completely, both in the present and in the future. We all know about the idea of having a brand-new life after death, but how about before? Is it po...

As the visibility of the children of Israel grows, so does the opposition. After the defeat of many of the people on the east side of the Jordan River, Balak, the king of the Moabites, decided on a plan. He was going to invite the prophet Balaam to come and curse the children of Israel. This is the second part of the Balaam story.

If you are like me, I tend to get super excited as Easter Sunday approaches! The reality of His resurrection sparks a mini revival in my heart. The challenge for me, however, is not to just leave Easter as a “once-a-year” event. If Jesus rose from the dead (and He did), what does that mean for my everyday life? My hope and prayer is that Jesus’ resurrection becomes more real to us than ever before...

Almost 2,000 years ago, Jesus really died and rose again. That set off a chain reaction that literally changed the course of history and impacted eternity. And that calls for a special celebration! This special Easter message talks about the resurrection and what it means for everyone.

Our Passover Communion Celebration has become an annual time of celebration for us here at Crossroads. We take time during Holy Week to look back to God’s deliverance of the children of Israel from Egypt. Then we look towards Jesus’ Last Supper with His disciples. This was a Passover Seder in fulfillment. Finally we look to our present moment as we stand before the Lord as His people on mission!

Pastor Michael and Pam Rozell present a unique audio/visual demonstration of God’s love for people, through the arts. God uses their gifts to change lives, families, marriages, and more. This powerful message is a timeless reminder of God's grace and love for us.

As the visibility of the children of Israel grows, so does the opposition. After the defeat of many of the people on the east side of the Jordan River, Balak, the king of the Moabites, decided on a plan. He was going to invite the prophet Balaam to come and curse the children of Israel.

Jesus>Everything. That has been the theme of the entire book of Galatians. Jesus is more important and more glorious than any human creation or effort. And Paul closes his letter to the churches in Galatia with this same idea. Our journey through Galatians ends this weekend at Crossroads, although the lessons learned will continue on with us as we continue to simply respond to Jesus!

In each of our lives, the issue is the same: apathy or action? Will we be passive and disengaged? Or will we be active and passionate? It is in these types of decisions that we really see what our faith is all about. And not just for us either. The same was true with the churches in Galatia. So the Apostle Paul encouraged them to be active in simply responding to Jesus!

When some people become Christians, they experience a radical, total life change. Life truly changes for the better. For way too many others, however, nothing much happens at all. Yes, they call themselves "Christians," but no, they don't have that life change. What's the difference? What does it take or mean to be "all in"?

There is a very real battle going on in everyone's lives, between the flesh and the Spirit. Jesus died and rose again so we could walk in the Spirit and not the flesh, because Jesus Than The Flesh! How does that happen? This message spells it out in a powerful, easy to understand way.

The children of Israel are preparing themselves to enter the Promised Land. But before they can take that step, there are a few battles to fight. In Numbers 21, we see small skirmishes with the Canaanites, Amorites and others. But, once again, the greatest battle is in the heart of the children of Israel. The children battle with trusting the Lord. And that has consequences. It also is the scene o...

Those who the Son sets free are free indeed! But how does this freedom function at street level where we live? The Apostle Paul wrestles with question in Galatians, and in this message from Jesus > Everything, we will learn the real truth about freedom.

Numbers 20 centers us on four sad events, each one setting the stage for the transition into the Promised Land. Three of those events involve the death of Moses, Aaron and Miriam. Also we will see that the Edomites, who were related to the children of Israel, were unwilling to let them pass through, which will also set up future issues.

How we answer deep “religious” questions will literally set the trajectory of our life. Is Christianity a religion or relationship? Does God accept us because of what we do or because of what Jesus has done for us? How can we know we are a child of God? God answers this through the Apostle Paul. Dive into Galatians 3 and 4, to learn why Jesus > Law!

Is Jesus on the surface of your heart, or is He the center of it? Do we love the Lord with all of our hearts, our strength, our might? Our hearts are forever changing. Are the choices of our lives pushing Him farther from us, or bringing Him closer?

Whether it's voting, driving, or renting a car, our society tells us that maturity is measured by our age. But we know that age and maturity aren't actually synonymous. How do we move past our shortcomings and get to a place where we can help others instead of just managing ourselves? In Galatians 4, the Apostle Paul teaches the Galatians how to grow up, so they could care for themselves, their fr...

To many contemporary people, this section sounds like mumbo-jumbo. But this is not ignorance at work. These ceremonies express some deep truths about how God and the Jewish people saw life. The focus of this chapter is on both the Red Heifer and the Cleansing Waters. These remind us that life is messy and issues abound. But Jesus is really real!

People often say, “Jesus was a great teacher.” But He's so much more than a great teacher. In this message, explore Galatians 3, and learn why Jesus > Other Teachers – because Jesus > Everything!

One of the biggest mistakes that people make about Christianity is to think that it is a religion. This is true for Christian people as well. It is very easy to make this mistake. A religion is a set of rules that says, if you do these things, God will accept you. That is a textbook religion. We have to work, and God responds to our work either positively or negatively. But Jesus is Greater Than R...

The crisis of leadership within the children of Israel had widespread consequences. This causes the Book of Numbers to detail afresh some of the responsibilities and regulations of the true priests of God. God had validated the house of Aaron, and God wanted to ensure that they lived properly.