The Crossing Church Podcast

Trials are not obstacles to spiritual growth—they are often the pathway to it. In the opening message of the book of James, we learn that God uses suffering, challenges, and discomfort to shape our character, strengthen our faith, and make us more like Jesus. Rather than quitting, doubting, or comparing ourselves to others, we can trust that God is at work even in our hardest seasons. What you wil...

When we look at a broken world, our response shouldn’t be judgment, indifference, or despair—it should be mercy. Through Abraham’s prayer for Sodom, we see what it means to stand in the gap for others, pray with compassion, and ultimately point people to Jesus, the One who intercedes for us and offers mercy to all who come to Him. What you will learn: • How to see people and the world through God’...

What road are you on? We all end up on difficult roads—isolation, exhaustion, uncertainty. But Easter reminds us that Jesus meets us there and invites us onto a better road. This Easter message explores Jesus’ encounter on the road to Emmaus in Luke 24:13–35—where confusion, doubt, and disappointment meet unexpected hope. If you feel lost or stuck, this message will help you see where Jesus is alr...

Have you ever wondered why we hide when we mess up? Why guilt lingers, shame whispers, and it feels easier to cover up than come clean? That instinct didn’t start with you. In Genesis 3, we see the moment sin and shame first entered the human story—and how quickly fear replaced freedom. In Week 2 of Beginnings, we step into the tension of that moment, not to heap blame, but to understand ourselves...

Before there was humanity, purpose, or meaning—there was God. Genesis 1–2 starts where Scripture starts: with God as Creator. Before anything existed, God was already at work—speaking, forming, ordering, and bringing life.  This message lays the foundation for everything we believe about the world, ourselves, and God’s authority in our lives. If God truly is the Creator, then nothing about our liv...

If you’ve ever wondered why the same situations keep triggering the same emotions… why peace feels out of reach… or why your reactions don’t match your intentions… We all see life through a filter—whether we realize it or not. That filter shapes how we interpret our circumstances, how we respond under pressure, and how we see ourselves, others, and even God. When the filter is distorted, everythin...

Sept 21, 2025 Pastor Shane Philip continues our Reimagine series by looking at the lives of Peter and Paul in Acts 2 and Acts 17. Both men experienced radical transformation through the power of Jesus—and their stories remind us that Pastor Shane shares what transformation looks like when the Holy Spirit moves, how Peter was emboldened to preach the gospel, and how Paul carried that same message a...

How can you take the Bible from the page and actually live it out? In Week 3 of our series The Bible, Pastor Derek Beauchamp answers the question "How Can I Apply the Bible?" with practical steps to move from simply reading Scripture to letting it transform your daily life. Learn how to understand God’s Word in context, apply biblical truth to your relationships, work, and decisions, and follow Je...

Guest speaker Jodi Hickerson from Mission Church Ventura delivers a powerful message from Matthew 7:24–25 on what it means to build your life on a firm foundation. With wisdom and heart, Jodi unpacks what it truly means to stand strong when life gets shaky—and how anchoring our lives in Christ makes all the difference. If this message encourages you, share it with someone who needs hope and streng...

Pastor Derek Beauchamp continues our series "The Narrow Path" with a powerful message based on Matthew 7:7-8. Have you ever prayed and felt like God didn't answer? In this honest, hope-filled teaching, Pastor Derek explores what it means to hear from God—even when His response feels delayed or different than expected. Learn how to align your prayers with God's will, grow spiritual wisdom, and take...

Guest Speaker Pastor Vince Antonucci kicks off our brand new series "The Narrow Path" continuing our journey through the sermon on the mount in Matthew 7. This week Pastor Vince reminds us that true transformation doesn’t come through condemnation, but compassion. When we lead with grace—like Jesus did—we create space for others to encounter His love and be forever changed.

Pastor Scott Whaley concludes our "On the Run" series. As Jonah wrestled with God’s compassion for his enemies, we’re invited to examine our own hearts and discover that true freedom begins when we accept God’s grace for ourselves and extend it to others.

Host Robert Brazile and guests unpack the way we view our brokenness and how God can use that, talking also about the idea that we are called to be Christ's Ambassadors, so how are we living that out.

Pastor Lee Coate continues our Jonah series "On the Run". Reminding us that God offers second chances, like Jonah’s. But with grace comes the call to grow—with gratitude, humility, empathy, and purpose.

Host Robert Brazile and guests unpack the way we can see God’s story unfolding with the movie Twisters, and discuss how we can view storms and pain in our everyday life; even touching a bit on the topic of Revelation and end times.

Pastor Robert Brazile continues off our "On the Run" series, where we’ll unpack the the book of Jonah. 

Host Robert Brazile and guests unpack the way we can see God’s story unfolding with the movie Air, and discuss the impact that comfort has on our lives, and how we can challenge ourselves to push through the comfort into the discomfort where Jesus is inviting us.

Pastor Derek Beauchamp kicks off our new "On the Run" series, where we’ll unpack the the book of Jonah.