The Crossing, DE Podcast

Why do we remember? And how does remembering Jesus change who we are? In this powerful message from our TABLES series, Preaching Intern Caden Hauser invites us to sit at the Table of Remembrance, where Jesus transformed the traditional Passover meal into something eternal. In Luke 22, Jesus doesn’t just invite His disciples to remember what God has done —He points them toward what He is about to d...

What happens when Jesus sees you—not as you are, but as you could be? In this powerful sermon from The Crossing’s Tables series, Preaching Intern Carter Snyder walks us through Luke 19 and the story of Zacchaeus, reminding us that reconciliation begins with being seen and followed by taking action . Whether you’re carrying the weight of regret, wrestling with broken relationships, or wondering if...

We know the story of the Prodigal Son—but what if we’ve missed something essential? In this powerful and heartfelt retelling, Student Ministry Intern Luke Wilkins shares the parable from a new point of view: the older brother . Through storytelling, raw emotion, and a fresh perspective, Luke invites us to wrestle with the deep truth at the center of Jesus’ story: You can’t earn the Father’s love....

What if the table Jesus sets for you was never meant for just you ? In this compelling message from Luke 14, Summer Intern Noah Pettyjohn shares the heart of Jesus’ invitation: Come to the table—and bring someone with you. Drawing from the parable of the Great Banquet, Noah unpacks: The open invitation Jesus extends to everyone—regardless of status or past The excuses we make that keep us from acc...

Not every table conversation is full of laughter. Sometimes, sitting at the table means hearing hard truths—and that’s exactly where we find Jesus in Luke 11. In this Family Fusion Sunday message, Student Minister Austin Garrett explores what happens when Jesus accepts a dinner invitation from a Pharisee—and immediately turns the meal into a Table of Correction . With wit, personal stories, and so...

Welcome back to the TABLES series — where we explore moments when Jesus gathered around a table and transformed lives. This week, Adam Woods invites us into the home of two sisters, Mary and Martha, for a powerful lesson on presence over performance. Have you ever been so busy doing things for someone that you forgot to simply be with them? In Luke 10, Martha hustles to serve Jesus while Mary simp...

Welcome back to our TABLES series — where we’re exploring the meals, moments, and life-changing encounters Jesus had around tables in the Gospel of Luke. In this message, Mark Magee brings a powerful, heartfelt word from Luke 9:10-17 — the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000. 📖 It’s the only miracle (besides the resurrection) found in all four Gospels, and it reminds us what people should find wh...

At the table in Simon the Pharisee’s home, Jesus is approached by a woman known only by her reputation—a sinner. What follows is one of the most powerful encounters of grace and redemption found in the Gospels. In this second message in our summer sermon series Tables , we explore what it means to sit at a Table of Redemption . Through humility, love, and peace, this unnamed woman demonstrates wha...

Jesus didn’t just preach from pulpits or perform miracles in crowds—He shared meals at tables. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is constantly going to, coming from, or sitting down at a table. And those tables weren’t just about food—they were about connection, transformation, and discipleship. In this first message of our summer series, Tables , Adam Woods walks us through Jesus’ meal at Levi’s house...

What happens after the mountaintop moment? What do you do when life plunges you from triumph to the valley—when you’re exhausted, lonely, or completely aimless? In this powerful conclusion to our Delivered series, Student Minister Austin Garrett walks us through 1 Kings 19 , where the prophet Elijah goes from bold and victorious to broken and burned out. From a fire-filled showdown on Mt. Carmel t...

Have you ever felt like your prayers hit the ceiling? Like God was silent or distant? In this powerful message from our Delivered series, we step into one of the most dramatic moments in Scripture—Elijah’s showdown with the prophets of Baal on Mt. Carmel. But this isn’t just about fire from heaven. It’s about the God who answers . While false gods stayed silent, the One True God responded to Elija...

Have you ever been paralyzed by fear—fear of what’s ahead, fear of failure, fear that God might not come through? You’re not alone. In this message from our Delivered series, we walk with Elijah and Obadiah through a time of deep drought, danger, and doubt. But what we discover is that God is not absent in the fear—He is actively delivering His people into HOPE . Obadiah’s story reminds us that ev...

Is there something in your life that feels dead? A relationship? Your purpose? Your hope? In this opening message of our DELIVERED series, Pastor Adam Woods takes us to the life of Elijah in 1 Kings 17 and reminds us of this powerful truth: God doesn’t just rescue—He resurrects. Elijah faced impossible circumstances—drought, isolation, and despair. A desperate widow stood at the edge of starvation...

Today, we conclude our Easter People series with an unforgettable truth: The Resurrection changes everything. In this powerful message from Luke 24:33-53, Pastor Adam Woods takes us through the final moments of Jesus’ time with His disciples after His resurrection. From startled disbelief to overwhelming joy, we see the transformation that happens when people encounter the living Christ. Easter Pe...

Have you ever been in a moment where you just didn’t know what to think? Confused. Disappointed. Disoriented. That’s exactly where we find Cleopas in Luke 24. On a dusty road to Emmaus, grieving and doubting, Cleopas meets a stranger who changes everything—because the stranger is Jesus, risen from the grave. In this powerful Easter message, Senior Minister Adam Woods brings the story of Cleopas to...

Have you ever felt like your mistakes define you? Like shame has too strong a grip? In this powerful message, Austin Garrett continues our Easter People series by walking through the life of Peter—one of Jesus’ closest followers who knew both the highs of bold faith and the crushing lows of failure and regret. Yet, after Jesus’ resurrection, Peter learned a life-changing truth: shame has no hold o...

When doubt clouds your faith, how will you respond? In this message from our Easter People series, Adam Woods shares the story of Thomas—often remembered as “Doubting Thomas”—and shows us how encountering the resurrected Jesus transformed his doubt into bold devotion. We all wrestle with questions, uncertainties, and struggles of faith. But just like Thomas, we’re not stuck where we start. Jesus m...

What happens when Jesus calls your name? In this powerful kickoff to our Easter People series, Adam Woods, Associate Minister at The Crossing, walks us through Mary Magdalene’s unforgettable moment at the empty tomb on Resurrection Sunday. She came broken, confused, and grieving… But everything changed when she heard one word: “Mary.” 🕊️ In This Message, You’ll Discover: The power of recognizing J...

In the final message of our BUILD series, Adam Woods wraps it all up with a powerful and personal call to action: If we’re going to BUILD greater maturity and better facilities for God’s glory, the Church must be HUGD. Yep, HUGD. It’s not a typo—it’s a helpful acronym to remember four core truths about what it means to be the body of Christ: 🙇 H – Humble We’re not the center of the story—Jesus is...

 In Week 3 of our BUILD series, Adam Woods brings a powerful and creative message from Luke 5—where a paralyzed man is lowered through the roof to get to Jesus. But what if this moment in Capernaum… looks a lot like Sunday mornings at The Crossing? Adam challenges us to see the connection we can’t unsee —the same kinds of people, the same kinds of moments, the same Jesus at work. The faithful, the...

In this message, Austin Garrett, Student Minister at The Crossing , unpacks what it means to BUILD Greater Maturity in our faith. Just like in life, there comes a time when we have to grow up spiritually —moving from spiritual milk to solid food, just as Hebrews 5 challenges us to do. 🚀 In This Sermon, You’ll Discover: 🔹 Why spiritual maturity is essential for every follower of Jesus 🔹 How to m...

🚧 IT’S TIME TO BUILD! 🚧 God is moving in powerful ways at The Crossing! As we step into the next three years, we are following His lead with a new vision: BUILD. 💪 BUILD Greater Maturity – Deepening our faith, growing as devoted followers of Jesus, and equipping others to do the same. 🏗 BUILD Better Facilities – Expanding our space to make room for more lives to be transformed by the Gospel. 📖...

Prayer is not just something we do—it’s who we are as followers of Jesus. In this final message of our Lifeline: Connecting to God Through Prayer series, we explore Acts 12 and how the early church was marked by bold, persistent, and expectant prayer. 📖 Key Takeaways from This Sermon: ✔️ A Praying Church Prays. Prayer isn’t the last resort—it’s the first response. When the church in Acts faced a...

Have you ever struggled with prayerlessness ? Do you wish you could pray more, pray better, and pray bigger prayers? In this message from our Lifeline: Connecting to God Through Prayer series, we dive into John 15:1-5 to discover that prayer is not just something we do—it’s our very identity as Jesus-followers. 🔹 Key Takeaways from this Sermon: ✔️ Prayerlessness is an identity issue. When we stru...

Prayer was at the center of Jesus’ life—His lifeline to the Father. It wasn’t just a duty or ritual; it was essential to who He was and what He did. In this message from our Lifeline: Connecting to God Through Prayer series, we look at Luke 11:1 , where the disciples ask Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray.” What if prayer isn’t just something we do, but the way we live in relationship with God ? In th...