Stones Crossing Church

As we conclude the Raise Them Up series we focus on Matthew 20:30-34 to see four ways to love like Jesus

We live in a very technologically developed age.  As men and women who live under the grace of God, how should we interact with technology?  How can we use technology for advancing the gospel and increasing the Kingdom of God? Recommended Reading: 12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You  by Tony Reinke The Tech-Wise Family  by Andy Crouch Recommended Podcasts: Knowing Faith (The Vil...

In the third week of the series we turn to Ephesians 5:15-17 and look at the traps of digital technology and how to glorify God with it.

What kind of friend do we want for our kids?  What kind of friend do we want for ourselves?  And what kind of friend should we be to others?  This week, Ariel and "the beards" discuss this week's sermon on friendships from Proverbs 13:20.

Today, we turn to Proverbs 13:20 to look at who we should not choose as a friend, who we should, and the one thing we must always choose.

This week, the crew is joined by Shawnna Householder, our Children's Director, as we delve into week one of the new series, "Raise Them Up."  Discussing Ephesians 1:4-13, they talk through the Christian's identity as being someone who is "in Christ," as well as the practical implications of this and some ideas on how to teach this identity to our kids. Resources to help teach your kids (and y...

As Pastor Scott starts a new series we look at three facts about your identity found in Ephesians 1:3-14.

This week we discuss Pastor Mitch's stand alone  sermon An Eternal Perspective of Suffering. We work our way through 2 Corinthians Chapter 4 and have a lot of fun doing it!   RESOURCES: Why Do I Suffer by John Currid

Today Pastor Mitch dives in to 2 Corinthians 4 to help us understand suffering and how we can live to glorify God.

Wrapping up our four-week series on Ruth, Ariel, Mitch, and Chris step back to look at the book of Ruth as a whole and find more that the Lord is teaching us through this incredible Old Testament book.   RESOURCES: The Bible Project - bibleproject.com This site presents a series of  beautifully animated videos that help us to read and understand the Bible.

As we conclude the series in Ruth we look at the cost of Redemption and the hope that it brings.

This week, Shawnna Householder, our Children's Ministry Director, joins us to talk about Ruth chapter 3.  Here we dig a little deeper into what faith is, where it comes from, and how faith is lived out everyday, especially in front of our kids. BOOKS TO CHECK OUT: "Teaching Ruth & Esther" by Christopher Ash

As we look in to the third chapter of Ruth, we see the characteristics of the faith that Ruth had

This week, Ariel, Mitch, and Chris unpack Ruth chapter 2 leading us to a deeper understanding of the provision and rest we find in Christ. BOOKS TO CHECK OUT: The Gospel Comes With A Housekey by Rosaria Butterfield

Today we look at the second chapter of Ruth and see what to do when live is good as well as what to do when life is hard.

This week, we welcome Pastor Luke Calvert on our discussion of Ruth chapter 1 where we learn that Jesus went to the cross because God is intensely committed to you.

As we start the new series, Pastor Chris looks in to the first 22 verses of Ruth to see how the gospel transforms how we identify with others.

Rounding out the Friend Request series, Ariel, Mitch, and Chris discuss the benefits of belonging to a church family.

As we conclude the series we turn to Acts 2:42-47 to examine what is the church and the benefits of belonging.

Reconciling relationships is one of toughest things to do, yet this practice is at the very heart of the gospel.  This week, Chris, Ariel, and Mitch discuss the sermon from Sunday, taking a deeper dive into Romans 12:16-18.

Today we start in Romans 12 to see why we need to resolve conflict and then look at 5 steps to resolve conflict.

The fear of man over the fear of God is devastating to our faith and ultimately idolatry.  Today, Ariel, Mitch, and Chris talk through the effects of the fear of man on us, and then help us understand how, through the gospel, God helps us to live for God alone. RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: - "The Meaning of Marriage" by Tim Keller - "Life Together" by Dietrich Bonhoffer

As we continue the Friend Request series, we read Proverbs 29:25 and examine the pitfalls of people pleasing and how to break free from it.

James 3:13-17 sheds light on Godly wisdom and how it stands in contrast to the wisdom of the world.  Join Mitch, Ariel, and Chris this week as they discuss this critical topic.

Today, we read from James 3 and look at what wisdom is, what difference it makes in relationships, and how we can get this wisdom.