The Crossing, DE Podcast

Join us for the second week of our sermon series, "MARKED," where we delve deep into the Gospel of Mark and explore the profound significance of baptism as the starting point of Jesus' ministry and our journey as His followers. This week, we focus on Mark 1:4-11, where John the Baptizer prepares the way for Jesus through a powerful message of repentance and baptism. Mark uniquely beg...

Join us as Senior Minister Mark Magee kicks off an exciting new sermon series from the Gospel of Mark. After 36 years of preaching, Mark is thrilled to finally dive deep into this powerful book. In this series, titled "MARKED," we'll explore what it means to be marked by Jesus—marked by the King, marked by the Good News, and marked as a true follower of Christ. This week, we dive int...

In this powerful sermon, Cortney Duvall, one of our summer interns, explores the message of finding rest in Jesus Christ, based on Matthew 11:28-30. Over the past three weeks, the interns have shared their life verses, and now it's Cortney's turn to share how this verse anchors her to God and provides peace amidst the chaos of life. Imagine being stuck in traffic, overwhelmed with stress,...

Welcome to The Crossing! Today, we have a special sermon delivered by Trey Magee, one of our residential summer interns. Trey shares his inspiring journey and the impact of his life verse, Joshua 1:9, on his faith and personal growth. Trey, continuing in our sermon series, "Life Verse," shares Joshua 1:9, emphasizing the command to "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not...

Join us for an inspiring sermon by Tyler Overdorf, one of our Residential Summer Interns at The Crossing. Tyler shares his heartfelt journey and reflections on his "life verse" from 2 Timothy 1:7: "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline."  In this powerful message, Tyler explores the profound confidence that comes from t...

Welcome to The Crossing’s Family Fusion Sunday! In this special service, Senior Minister Mark Magee and Kids Minister Meri Magee bring families together to explore the importance of Life Verses and the power of God’s Word. Exciting Announcement: We are thrilled to officially announce that Meri Magee has joined our staff permanently as our Kids Minister. Her dedication and passion have been a treme...

In this impactful sermon, Student Minister Austin Garrett explores the true meaning behind one of the most popular Bible verses, Philippians 4:13, often quoted in the sports world and beyond.  Philippians 4:13 is a common life verse and it is often professed by many influential people, but Austin challenges the common interpretation of "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.&q...

Join Senior Minister Mark Magee as he continues our "LIFEVERSE!" series. In this special Father's Day sermon, Mark reflects on his own life verses, including Colossians 3:17, Matthew 6:33, and Galatians 2:20, and introduces his new life verse from John 15:5: “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do noth...

Are you searching for a guiding light, a verse that anchors your soul and realigns your life with Jesus? Join Associate Minister Adam Woods as he shares his life verse from John the Baptist: "He must become greater; I must become less" (John 3:30). This message dives deep into the context and significance of this powerful declaration. In this sermon, Adam explores John the Baptist’s role...

Join us as Adam Woods explores the profound impact of having a life verse—a special scripture that anchors your soul and fuels your spiritual journey. In this powerful sermon, we dive into what a life verse is and explore a few of Adam’s life verses.  Join us in this journey to anchor your life in God's unchanging truth. Whether you’re new to the Bible or looking for fresh inspiration, this se...

Welcome back to our Ekklesia sermon series! If you missed the first part, don’t worry—you can catch up on all past messages online. Last week, we explored what makes the Church in Thessalonica a 5-star church, fully devoted to the Word of God. Today, we dive into how we, as individuals, can become 5-star followers of Jesus, thereby contributing to a 5-star church. In this message, Adam Woods, Asso...

SERMON OVERVIEW: When you're out of town, ratings play a crucial role in picking a hotel or restaurant. But what about choosing a church? Should we pay attention to ratings for churches too? In today's sermon, Senior Minister Mark Magee explores what it means to be a "5-Star Church" as described in the New Testament. SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATION: - Acts 17:1-9: Learn about the tumultuou...

Join us as Adam Woods wraps up our journey through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. In Matthew 5, 6 & 7, Jesus lays out Kingdom values for Kingdom people. But the question remains: Are you a face in the crowd or a follower of Jesus? Throughout this sermon series, Jesus challenges us to choose Him and His values over the values of the world. In Matthew 7:12, He presents the Golden Rule as the summat...

Welcome to the next installment in “Seriously” where we delve into the timeless teachings of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Today, Mark Magee explores Matthew 7:7-12, a passage often associated with prayer but with a deeper meaning about how we treat others. In this sermon, we dissect the context of Jesus' words, understanding them not just as a lesson on prayer but as a profound guide to rel...

Join us for the latest installment of “Seriously,” a deep dive into Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Throughout this series, we've been exploring what it means to live as Kingdom people, under the rule and reign of Jesus. Today, we're tackling one of the most misunderstood and misused verses in the Bible: Matthew 7:1 - "Do not judge, or you too will be judged." Adam Woods Associate Mi...

Do you find yourself burdened with worry? In a world filled with uncertainties, it's all too easy to become consumed by anxieties about the future, relationships, finances, and more. But in this powerful sermon from Adam Woods Associate Minister at THE CROSSING, we dive into Jesus' teachings in Matthew 6 to discover how we can find freedom from worry. Join us as we unpack the timeless wisd...

Welcome back to our sermon series “Seriously!?" at THE CROSSING! In this thought-provoking sermon series, we're diving deep into the timeless teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount. Today, Senior Minister Mark Magee is breaking down Matthew 6:19-24, where Jesus addresses the issues of materialism and where our true treasures lie. In this passage, Jesus warns against the dangers o...

Welcome back to another sermon from the series SERIOUSLY, where we dive deep into the words of Jesus from His renowned Sermon on the Mount. Pastor Mark Magee shares insights and challenges from Matthew 6:1-18, urging us to take Jesus' teachings seriously. In today's text, Matthew 6:1, we're confronted with the concept of righteousness, both a position and a practice. Mark emphasizes th...

Welcome to THE CROSSING's Easter service for 2024! Here, we aim for Everyone Enjoying an Everyday Relationship with JESUS! In this Easter sermon by Senior Minister Mark Magee, we dive into the heart of Jesus' teachings, continuing our series "Seriously?" where we explore the question, “What if Jesus was Serious?”. Today's topic may not seem "easterish" at first, but...

Join us for an impactful sermon by Austin Garrett, Student Minister at THE CROSSING, as he delves into the profound message of honesty and truthfulness. Drawing from Matthew 5:33-38 in the Sermon on the Mount, Austin explores Jesus' radical call to integrity and transparency in all aspects of life. In a world rife with deception and moral ambiguity, Austin challenges us to confront the lies we...

Join us as we dive deep into the powerful teachings of the Sermon on the Mount with Associate Minister Adam Woods. Drawing from Scot McKnight's insights, Adam unpacks the essence of Christ's message in one word: MORE. Jesus challenges us to pursue MORE in every aspect of our lives, from reconciliation to purity to lasting marriages. In this thought-provoking sermon, Adam explores the conce...

What if we took Jesus’ words SERIOUSLY? That's precisely the angle we're diving into as we unpack Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5, 6 & 7 in the Bible. Join us as we explore how Jesus addressed the seriousness of anger and its implications for our lives as followers of Christ. Jesus doesn't just talk about anger; He emphasizes its seriousness by equating it with murder. Ye...

Welcome back to our series "SERIOUSLY?" where we explore the profound teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. Today, get ready to plunge into the deep end as we unpack Matthew 5:17-20 and discover what true justice looks like in the eyes of Jesus. Exploring Justice: What It's Not Jesus challenges our misconceptions about justice by contrasting two false altern...

Welcome to our latest sermon series, "SERIOUSLY!?" where we dive deep into the timeless teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5-7. Join us as we explore the transformative power of the Sermon on the Mount and what it means to live a life aligned with the Kingdom of God. In this week's message, we unpack the profound identity and influence of believers as described by Jesus in Matthew 5:13-16...

Join us as we journey through the profound teaching of Jess in Matthew 5, exploring the transformative power of the Beatitudes. In this enlightening sermon, Associate Minister Adam Woods delves into the heart of Blessed Living. Discover the profound meaning behind the term “Beatitude” as Adam unpacks Jessus’ proclamation of 8 spiritual values linked with 8 promises and privileges experienced as bl...