Crossroads Wauseon: Recent Episodes
Crossroads Evangelical Church
How is the way of sin working out for you? The way of righteousness in Jesus Christ leads to holiness and eternal life. The way of Christ's righteousness is available to us. Why would we choose otherwise? Teacher: Matt Boyers.
We continue our Romans series from the spring with a focus on knowing who we are in Christ...and reckoning that truth. Teacher: Mark Clausing.
The Not Yet Kingdom is described in the last two chapters of the Bible (Revelation 21 & 22). What do we do with this information while we live in the "Already"? Teacher: Kevin Clark.
Perhaps the best illustration of the Kingdom of believers is the body. The body is made up of many parts - how are those parts to function together? Teacher: Matt Strader.
We tend to have certain responses when something "isn't right." We desire justice. Jesus gave a parable about justice and the first place we should seek it. Teacher: Nate Hamblin.
As citizens of God's Kingdom, "our identity is rooted no in what we can do for God, but rather in what God has done for us" (Jeremy Treat, Kingdom First). We ought to learn to live FROM God instead of FOR God. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
As followers of Jesus, we are citizens of the Kingdom of God. But what do Kingdom citizens look like? What identifies us as such to the world? Teacher: Kevin Clark.
There are two parts to the Kingdom of God: the already (the goodness of God we're experiencing now) and the not yet (that which we will experience when Jesus returns). How do we live within that tension? Teacher: Mark Clausing.
As citizens of the Kingdom of God, we are called by God's Word to be a distinct presence in this world. Teacher: Matt Boyers. Contains an interview between Mark Clausing and Nashwan Sadoon.
The Kingdom of God isn't just grounded in who we are, and what we do...but what we say. Teacher: Kevin Clark.
When we become "Kingdom of God" people, we take on a new identity which radically alters our behavior and life choices. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
Jesus was asked "Who is the greatest in the Kingdom?" His answer was not what His audience expected. Teacher: Tony Nguyen.
Jesus would often use parables to describe the Kingdom. In Matthew 13:31-33, He uses two very small items that produce big results. Teacher: Kevin Clark.
In the beginning of the Gospel of Mark, we read of God choosing His Son, Jesus, to reign as King. God's Kingdom is a monarchy. Teacher: Mark Clausing.
The Kingdom of God has come to earth in Jesus Christ but His visible Kingdom on earth is yet future. Kingdom people are called to live under God's rule and reign now while we wait patiently and expectantly for the yet future Kingdom to come in its fullness. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
Our final message in the first part of our Romans series focuses on the influence of God's grace over condemnation. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
If Romans 4 told us that we are justified by our faith, Romans 5:1-11 tells us about the privileges of our faith. Teacher: Kevin Clark
The first three chapters of Romans establish that we can't keep the law for God to count us as righteous, but we will learn, from Abraham's example, that God counts our faith as righteousness. Teacher: Mark Clausing.
At this point in Romans, the tone begins to switch from our unrighteousness on our own merits, to the righteousness we have in God through faith in Christ. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
Paul tells us in Romans 3 that there is an advantage to having God's written law, but it is to point us to something greater than ourselves - and that is Jesus Himself. Teacher: Matt Strader.
Paul tells us in Romans 2:12-29 that we will never be good enough to meet God's standard...the good news: Jesus is! Teacher: Mark Clausing.
Do you spend more time looking through the "window", focused on the sins of others, or looking into the "mirror" of God's Word and humbly allowing it to show you the error of YOUR ways and to lead you to repentance? Teacher: Kevin Clark
The Apostle Paul shares a tough message in Romans 1:18-32 about humanity's "downward spiral." But it's important that we understand the bad news of our sin, in order to grasp the Good News of Jesus in its fullness! Teacher: Matt Boyers.
Paul opens this monumental, theological letter to the church at Rome, by sharing both his eagerness and shameless zeal for the Gospel. Teacher: Matt Strader.
A central tenet to the early church's lives and teaching was the Resurrection of Jesus, and it should be central to our lives as well. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
Our final message in this series looks at the heart, the job, and the reward of the gospel worker. Teacher: Matt Strader.
Bishop Isaac Soda, one of our international ministry partners in Zimbabwe, shares a message of hope in the true gospel of Jesus. Also included in this message is information on the Southern African Church Planting Initiative (SACPI).
Even if you feel like you're in a situation you didn't plan on, God can still use you! Teacher: Mark Clausing.
Today's message highlights the Gospel's implication on the other side of the world as our partner in ministry, Pastor Syam Babu, shares with us from India.
In Acts 26, Paul shares his story. We, too, have our own story of how the gospel changed us - are we ready to share it? Teacher: Kevin Clark.
Faithfulness to Jesus Christ and His mission is greater than anything - even life itself. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
Our message is from guest teacher Joey Nigro. Joey is currently a church planting resident at Evermore Community Church in Hartville, Ohio.
Intentional Mission, when fueled by God’s power, makes disciples who make disciples. Teacher: Matt Strader.
Doing God's mission His way requires a team - it's been that way since the beginning of the church. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
Paul models the importance of knowing one's audience when being on mission. Teacher: Kris VanBogelen.
Acts 15 highlights a theological disagreement between believers, and how the church sought a resolution. Teacher: Kevin Clark
For the gospel to change the world, it's important that we always point others past ourselves to Jesus. Teacher: Matt Strader.
We kick off and new year and a new series emphasizing the church's mission, specifically looking at the book of Acts. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
When we speak of hope, we shouldn't confuse it with wishing for something good, but instead have a confident expectation in God's Word and His promises. Teacher: Mark Clausing.
Simeon found his hope in knowing he would see the Messiah before he (Simeon) died. What are we hoping for, not just this Christmas, but beyond? Teacher: Matt Strader.
The song Zechariah shares in Luke's gospel comes after a long period of silence. When God seems silent to us, are we listening closely for His voice and what He might be trying to share? Teacher: Kevin Clark.
It's been a difficult year to see or find hope in anything. Mary found herself in tough circumstances as well, and yet found hope in her God, not in her circumstances. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
As we wrap up our Church on Display series, focused on the "one another's" of God's Word, praying for one another is an essential command as followers of Jesus. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
God's design for human sexuality has boundaries, and when we violate those, we are not honoring each other. Teacher: Matt Strader.
Jesus instructs us to give to one another, for it is more blessed to give than to receive. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
Just as Jesus forgave us, as His followers we are called to forgive one another. Teacher: Mark Clausing.
As followers of Jesus, we're called to be kind to each other, but Jesus also requires our hearts to be right for this to be possible. Teacher: Kevin Clark.
God's Word tells us that our words have power, and how we use our words can have lasting impact on others. Therefore, it's important that we use our words to encourage one another. Teacher: Tyler Amburgy.
It seems very easy for us to speak the truth to each other these days...but are we speaking the truth in love? Teacher: Matt Strader.
As the life of Christ is formed in us, a natural outflow is how we serve one another. Teacher: Nathan Schmidt.
Part of being "The Church on Display" is bearing with one another - that is, "lifting" them out of their troubles. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
When Jesus speaks of being patient with one another, He uses a different word...a word we've lost over the years, but holds the key to unlocking this "one another." Teacher: Kevin Clark.
God's Word teaches us to love one another...but what exactly does that mean? Teacher: Matt Strader.
This is the first message in our new series accentuating what we call the "One Another" commands of the New Testament. If we love well, consistent with these one another commands, we become a winsome display of hope in Christ to a discouraged and fearful world. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
Psalm 139 tells us how well God knows us - what should that knowledge produce in us? Teacher: Tyler Amburgy.
Did you know God wants your life (your work, home, family) to thrive? It's possible, but it's only possible His way - He has to build "the house." Teacher: Matt Strader.
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in God's Word...and the majority of it is ABOUT God's Word, and we should delight in it. Teacher: Mark Clausing.
How did Jesus interpret the Psalms...especially the ones written about Him? How should we read the Messianic Psalms? Teacher: Kevin Clark
When we shift our focus from our circumstances to our God, who is Holy, who reigns over all, and is exalted, we can push through our circumstances and worship our God. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
The world has always had dangers, but we can find our rest, hope, trust in the Lord. Guest teacher: Brent Preston.
We often pursue happiness in many ways - Psalm 84 tells us where we can find it. Teacher: Matt Strader.
Sometimes the Psalms ask tough questions of the Lord. Sometimes the Psalms have to dig into the past to see God's faithfulness. Psalm 77 does both. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
It seems both very easy and very common for people to be angry these days. While anger, in and of itself, is not sinful, God's Word speaks to the proper context which we can express our anger. Teacher: Matt Strader.
When the world around us appears to be spiraling towards chaos/disorder, God's word tells us that order is found in Him. Teacher: Kevin Clark.
This week's Psalm teaches us the foundational "fear of the Lord," which is different than what we might think - and the benefits and blessings of a life built on, anchored to, that foundation. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
Loss and grief is a part of life, as reflected in the Psalms. But God is concerned with what we do with our grief/loss. Teacher: Mark Clausing.
We dig into a Psalm that echos a question we tend to ask during difficult seasons: How long? How long will this difficult season endure? We also see God's word bringing reorientation from disorienting circumstances. Teacher: Matt Strader.
As Pastor Matt mentioned on 5.31.20, a slight rearrangement of our preaching schedule bumped our "Summer in the Psalms" series back one week. However, we didn't want anyone to miss out on the great insights that can be drawn from Psalm 1 (which was planned for May 31st) as we kick off our time together in the Psalms. Teacher: Kevin Clark.
As we take a brief break between sermon series, we look to Romans 14 for insight on both navigating "disputable issues" and how we can be mutually encouraging and edifying to one another. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
In the final message of our Relinquish series, we learn from God's Word about the greatest investment we can participate. Teacher: Matt Strader.
Though we can enjoy the things of this world, it is temporary...fleeting. However, what Jesus has to offer can give us joy that is both fulfilling and enduring. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
God's Word tells us we have access to eternal treasure...why settle for the temporary things of this world? Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-16. Teacher: Mark Clausing.
Paul gives us a stern warning that the wrong relationship with money can lead to dire consequences...but we should be thankful we have a warning. 1 Timothy 6:9-10. Teacher: Kevin Clark.
Our challenge in finding contentment in Christ is our willingness to loosen our grip the "American Dream." Teacher: Matt Strader.
Do we follow Jesus because of what He may give us, not because of who He is? Paul warns us in 1 Timothy 6 of the dangers of what is sometimes called "the prosperity gospel". Week One in our "Relinquish" series. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
The resurrection of Jesus from the dead changed history, and so much can be ours - right now - when we believe in it! Teacher: Matt Boyers.
We find parallels between David's Psalm 22 and the events of the Crucifixion - but David's reaction to circumstances is Jesus' response. From our "Lessons From the Life of David" series. Teacher: Kevin Clark.
Can we trust God is in control when life's circumstances dictate otherwise? David found himself in a similar situation, running for his life from his own son, Absalom. From our "Lessons From the Life of David" series. Teacher: Mark Clausing.
David made several sinful decisions in a short period of time, but he displayed incredible brokenness when confronted with the truth. From our "Lessons in the Life of David" series. Teacher: Matt Boyers.
Pausing our "Lessons From the Life of David" series, we look at how we can maintain a spirit of peace in unforeseen circumstances. Teachers: Matt Boyers and Matt Strader.
Following David's example, we learn that if we inquire of the Lord consistently and persistently, we will learn to hear and trust His voice.
From the "Lessons From the Life of David" series. Teacher: Pastor Matt Strader
David, as great a man as he was with a strong heart for God still messed up - OOPS! David's "oops" cost a man his life. It seemed so unfair as death and trouble always does. But David pushed through his harsh feelings toward God and discovered a more righteous, loving, just and gracious God than he had previously known.
From the "Lessons From the Life of David" Series. Teacher: Pastor Matt Boyers