Crossroads Message Audio Podcast: Recent Episodes
Crossroads Community Church
Crossroads Community Church exists to reach rural communities for the cause of Christ. We are one church in seven locations across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
What does it look like to live with the heart of Jesus toward the people around us? In Romans 10:1–4, Paul reveals a deep burden for his fellow Israelites and shows us what it means to live with mercy, compassion, prayer, faith, and a mission to point others to Jesus.
In this message, we discover that mercy changes how we see others, challenges us to examine our motives, and points people toward the hope found in Jesus. As followers of Christ, we aren't simply called to receive God's grace—we are called to become ambassadors of mercy and reconciliation.
Can God really be trusted to keep His promises? When life is filled with unanswered prayers, suffering, disappointment, or uncertainty, it's easy to wonder if God is still faithful.
In this message from Romans 9:1-29, we explore one of the most challenging chapters in the Bible and discover a powerful truth: God's promises never fail because His faithfulness never changes. Pastor Michael Woodward unpacks Paul's teaching on God's sovereignty, mercy, and faithfulness, reminding us that our hope rests not in our own efforts, but in the unchanging character of God.
Whether you're wrestling with doubt, waiting on God, or searching for hope, this sermon will encourage you to trust the God who has always kept every promise.
What does God's love have to do with your life? Everything. In the final message from Romans 8, we discover one of the most hope-filled passages in all of Scripture. From God's purpose for our lives to the unshakable promise that nothing can separate us from His love, Paul reminds us that our confidence isn't found in ourselves—it's found in Christ. This message explores the often-discussed topic of predestination, God's purpose for His people, and the incredible assurance believers have through Jesus. Whether you're walking through hardship, wrestling with doubt, or simply needing a reminder of God's faithfulness, this message points back to the truth that if God is for us, who can be against us?
When life is hard, where do you find hope?
In Romans 8:18–30, Pastor Epi Garcia reminds us that our present suffering is not the end of the story. While we live in a broken world filled with pain, disappointment, and uncertainty, God is still at work. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we have the promise of His presence today and the certainty of future glory with Christ.
This message explores how creation groans, believers groan, and even the Holy Spirit intercedes for us as we wait for the day when God makes all things new. You'll also discover the true meaning of Romans 8:28 and how God works through every circumstance—not necessarily to make life easier, but to make us more like Jesus.
Pastor Epi Garcia continues our study through the book of Romans by exploring one of the most hope-filled chapters in Scripture: Romans 8.
After Paul's honest struggle with sin in Romans 7, Romans 8 begins with the incredible promise: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." In this message, Pastor Epi explains what it truly means to be free from guilt, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and adopted into God's family.
Whether you're wrestling with past failures, battling ongoing sin, or wondering what it means to walk in the Spirit, this message is a reminder that victory isn't found by trying harder—it's found by trusting Jesus and living in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Have you ever found yourself doing the very thing you don't want to do? You're not alone.
In Romans 7:14–25, the Apostle Paul opens up about a struggle every believer faces—the battle between our desire to follow God and the reality of our sinful nature. Even after years of following Jesus, Paul admits that the struggle with sin is real. Yet his honesty points us to a powerful truth: our hope is not found in our own strength, but in the grace of Jesus Christ.
In this message, Pastor Epi Garcia explores how salvation happens in a moment, but sanctification takes a lifetime. You'll discover why the struggle with sin isn't evidence that God has abandoned you—it may actually be evidence that God is actively working in your life.
Whether you're battling temptation, feeling discouraged in your faith, or wondering why following Jesus can feel so difficult at times, this message offers hope, encouragement, and a reminder that victory is found in Christ.
What is the purpose of God’s Law, and how does it relate to the freedom we have in Christ? In this message from Romans 7:1-13, Pastor Epi unpacks Paul’s powerful illustration of marriage to explain what it means to be released from the Law and united to Jesus through faith. While the Law is holy, righteous, and good, it was never meant to save us. Instead, it reveals our need for a Savior and points us to the grace found in Christ alone. Discover how following Jesus is more than keeping rules—it’s an invitation into a relationship that produces lasting spiritual fruit. Whether you’ve struggled with performance-based faith, guilt, or the question of how grace and obedience fit together, this message will encourage you to rest in what Christ has already done and live from a place of freedom, love, and transformation.
What are you devoted to?
As we continue our Devoted series through the book of Romans, we explore what it means to move from slavery to sin into a life devoted to Christ. Pastor Jon Eastlick unpacks Paul's teaching on obedience, righteousness, holiness, and the life-changing freedom found in Jesus. Discover how your daily choices shape your character, your direction, and ultimately your destiny.
In Romans 6:1-14, we're reminded that freedom is much more than forgiveness—it's freedom from the power of sin itself. Through faith in Jesus, believers are no longer enslaved to their old way of life but are made new through His death and resurrection.
Using powerful illustrations from Braveheart, Lazarus' resurrection, and Paul's teaching to the Roman church, this message challenges us to stop making peace with sin and start walking in the victory Christ has already won. If you've ever felt trapped by past struggles, habits, or failures, this sermon offers hope, encouragement, and a call to live in the freedom Jesus provides.
What do you do when the race gets hard, and you're tempted to slow down, step back, or quit altogether?
In this encouraging message from Philippians 1, guest speaker Chris Owen reminds us that our confidence is not found in our circumstances, our preferences, or even our own strength—it is found in Jesus Christ, the One who began a good work in us and promises to bring it to completion.
Death doesn’t get the final word.
In this powerful message from Romans 5, we explore how sin entered the world through Adam, how death spread to all humanity, and how Jesus—the “last Adam”—brought grace, hope, and eternal life through His sacrifice on the cross. Through personal stories, biblical teaching, and practical encouragement, this sermon reminds us that no one is beyond the grace of God.
What if your struggles, failures, and even your worst moments weren’t the end of your story? In Romans 5, we’re reminded of one powerful truth: “But God…” This message explores the overwhelming love and grace of God — a love poured out not for perfect people, but for sinners, enemies, and the weak. Through Jesus, we are justified by faith, reconciled to God, and invited into a life marked by peace, hope, and joy even in suffering.
What does it really mean to have peace? In Romans 5, we discover that peace isn’t just the absence of problems—it’s a gift rooted in what Jesus has already done for us. In this message, we explore three powerful truths every believer can live in: Peace — We have peace with God and can experience peace from God Privilege — We’ve been given access, authority, and assignment Problems — God uses trials to build endurance, character, and hope Through Scripture, real-life stories, and practical application, this message reminds us that even in life’s hardest moments, God is working. Our struggles are not wasted—they are shaping us into who He’s called us to be.
What are you really trusting in—your effort, your routines, your comfort, or God? In this message from Romans 4, we explore how Paul dismantles legalism and reminds us that righteousness has never been earned through works, tradition, or performance. It has always been received through faith.
Looking at the life of Abraham, we see what it means to trust an extraordinary God even when circumstances seem impossible. This sermon challenges us to stop following an imitation version of Jesus and place our hope in the true Christ revealed in Scripture.
No matter your past, your failures, or your doubts, God invites you to trust what He has already done through Jesus.
What actually counts to God? Is it effort, consistency, perfection, or something else?
In this message from Romans 4, Pastor Eppie walks through the life of Abraham to reveal the truth that we are made right with God through faith—not by works. Through powerful biblical examples like Abraham, Peter walking on water, the widow’s offering, and the father who cried, “I believe; help my unbelief,” this sermon reminds us that God is not measuring the size of your faith, but the direction of your faith.
In Romans 4, we’re reminded that we are made right with God not by what we do—but by faith in what Jesus has already done. But what does that kind of grace actually look like in real life? In this message, we turn to the story of David and Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 to see a powerful picture of God’s grace in action. Mephibosheth was broken, hiding, and expecting judgment—but instead, he received an invitation to the king’s table.
After weeks of hard truth in Romans—reminding us that all have fallen short—we’re pointed back to the good news: we are justified by faith alone, through God’s grace. Not by our works, not by our effort, but by what Christ has already done.
This message unpacks what it really means to live a life marked by humility, grace, and faith that expresses itself through love. It’s a call to stop striving, stop comparing, and start living in the transforming grace of God—together in community.
In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Eppie shares the story of Mary Magdalene and the life-changing reality of the empty tomb.
Through Mary’s journey—from brokenness and spiritual darkness to freedom, hope, and restored purpose—we’re reminded that Jesus meets us right where we are. Even in our grief, doubt, and pain, He is present… calling us by name.
If you’ve ever felt lost, overlooked, or far from God, this message is for you. The resurrection isn’t just a moment in history—it’s an invitation to new life today.
They cried “Hosanna,” but missed the point. In Romans 3:21–26, discover how Jesus didn’t just come to fix circumstances—He came to save us from sin and make us righteous through His grace.
In Romans 3:1–20, Paul confronts some of the most common (and dangerous) ways we think about God, sin, and ourselves. What happens when our logic is off? What if the way we’re thinking is actually leading us away from truth?
Pastor Chris walks through how “backwards thinking” distorts our understanding of God’s faithfulness, minimizes the seriousness of sin, and causes us to rely on ourselves instead of grace. Through real-life stories, Scripture, and practical application, this message challenges us to replace faulty thinking with truth rooted in God’s Word.
In Romans 2:25–29, Paul confronts a dangerous form of spiritual deception—trusting in religious symbols and traditions instead of a transformed heart. In this message, we explore the origin and meaning of circumcision in God’s covenant with Abraham and how it eventually became a source of false security for many in Israel.
Paul reminds us that true faith isn’t about outward signs, religious activity, or spiritual knowledge—it’s about a heart changed by the Spirit of God. This message challenges us to examine our own hearts: Are we simply going through the motions, or are we truly devoted to Jesus?
In Romans 2:17–24, Paul confronts a powerful spiritual danger: knowing God’s truth without truly living it. In this message, we explore how Israel was chosen to represent God to the world, how the law revealed God’s holiness and pointed to Christ, and how pride and legalism distorted that calling over time.
Paul’s warning to the religious Jews is also a warning for us today. It’s possible to know Scripture, teach others, and appear spiritual—yet still misrepresent God through hypocrisy. Our lives are constantly telling a story about who God is.
This message challenges us to live from our identity in Christ, boast in God alone, and examine our hearts for hypocrisy so that our lives truly reflect Jesus to the world around us.
In Romans 2, Paul shifts from addressing the openly rebellious sinner to confronting the “moral” person — the one who believes they’re good enough without Christ.
In this message, we unpack one of the most humbling truths in Scripture: being a good person isn’t enough. Whether religious or irreligious, pagan or moralist, Paul makes it clear — apart from Jesus, we all stand guilty before a holy God.
But this isn’t bad news… It’s clarifying news.
Because the gospel isn’t good advice for bad people — it’s good news for guilty people.
Are we living in a post-Christian culture? And if so, how should believers respond?
In this message from Epistle to the Romans 1:16–32, we confront one of the most sobering passages in Scripture. The Apostle Paul describes a culture that has exchanged the truth of God for a lie — suppressing truth, worshiping creation over the Creator, and experiencing the consequences of that exchange.
But this is not a message of condemnation — it is a message of power and hope.
The gospel is still the power of God for salvation. In a world that may be drifting from its spiritual foundations, followers of Jesus are called not to shame, outrage, or fear — but to faithful devotion, humility, and transformation.
What does it really mean to call God “Father”?
In this message from Romans 1:8–15, Pastor Abby challenges us to examine the kind of relationship we truly have with God. Is He distant? Is He formal? Or is He Abba — our Father?
As Paul writes to a divided church made up of Jews and Gentiles, we see something powerful: a transformed life reflects the heart of God. Paul models humility, deep affection for believers, unceasing prayer, and a burning desire for mutual encouragement. He reminds us that the gospel is for everyone — even the people we struggle to believe deserve grace.
What does it truly mean to belong to Jesus—and what might be holding you back from answering His call?
In this message from Romans 1:1–7, Pastor Epi launches a verse-by-verse journey through the book of Romans, helping us understand the gospel through its original context and timeless truth. Paul introduces himself not as a religious superstar, but as a bondservant of Christ—freely surrendered, fully devoted, and radically transformed.
This sermon explores what it means to live in true freedom by being bound to Christ, how God keeps His promises no matter how long it takes, and why every believer—Jew or Gentile, strong or struggling—is called, loved, and invited to belong just as they are.
In this powerful and deeply personal message, Pastor Rich shares his final sermon to the Crossroads family, centering on five life-shaping words he never wants the church to forget: Favor, Righteousness, Truth, Revelation, and Grace. Rooted in Scripture and decades of pastoral ministry, this message is a call to remain anchored in the grace of Jesus Christ—no matter the season, transition, or challenge ahead.
What if the greatest spiritual growth of your life is directly connected to the people you walk with?
This sermon invites you to reflect on who you’re connected to and how godly relationships can shape your faith in 2026 and beyond.
In Week 3 of our Acts 29 series, Pastor John teaches from Acts 2:42–47, showing us that prayer isn’t just something we do—it’s how we live. Just like breathing, prayer is meant to be continual, life-giving, and deeply connected to our relationship with God.
In this message, we explore why we pray, how we pray, and how Jesus modeled a life of prayer. From the Lord’s Prayer to praying without ceasing, this sermon challenges us to move beyond occasional prayer and become a praying church, fully devoted to God.
What does it truly mean to be devoted to the church in today’s world?
In this powerful message, Pastor Rich reminds us that the church is not a building—it’s God’s family, His chosen plan for His people on the earth. Drawing from Hebrews 10:25 and personal testimony, this sermon calls believers to remain committed, unified, and grace-filled in a time when many are walking away.
As we step into a brand-new year, we’re also stepping into a brand-new series rooted in Acts 2:42—the simple, powerful practices that shaped the very first church.
In this opening message, Pastor Rich invites us to rediscover the life-giving power of God’s Word. Through personal stories, biblical teaching, and heartfelt encouragement, we’re reminded that Scripture is more than words on a page—it brings direction when we’re unsure, correction when we’re off course, and resurrection life when we feel dry or discouraged.
This Christmas Eve, we invite you into a sacred and personal moment as we celebrate the birth of Jesus—Emmanuel, God with us. Together, we look back on the year, remember God’s faithfulness, and find comfort in knowing that He is with us—especially in our most difficult, lonely, and uncertain seasons.
What does it really mean to trust Jesus—not just as Savior, but as King? In this powerful Christmas-season message, we look at Jesus the King, symbolized by the gift of gold, and explore what it means to allow Him to rule every area of our lives.
In this message from The Golden Christmas series, we explore the powerful truth of Jesus as our Great High Priest through Hebrews 4 and beyond. Unlike flawed human priests, Jesus is perfect, compassionate, and personal. He doesn’t stand distant from our pain—He understands our weakness, carries our burdens, and acts on our behalf.
According to scripture, one of the major offices Jesus holds is being a prophet. What does this mean? Join Pastor Rich to find out more.
In the kickoff message of our brand-new Christmas series, Golden Christmas, Pastor Rich reminds us of one of the most powerful and hope-filled names ever spoken about Jesus: Emmanuel — God With Us.
Do you feel like you're not enough? Join us today for some encouragement and to see how God can redeem the brokenness in your life.
God sees you and wants to give you more in life. But how do we get there? Join us as Pastor Rich shares five simple, yet life-transformative ways to get there.
God can do amazing things, but imagine the magnitude they can be if we are wholehearted towards Him. Join Pastor Jon as we seek examples of next-level devotion towards Christ within Paul's journey in Acts 21.
In this powerful and timely message, Pastor Rich delivers a passionate call to the Church in America—and around the world—to rise up in humility, prayer, repentance, and boldness. Inspired by 2 Chronicles 7:14 and the recent tragic death of Charlie Kirk, this sermon challenges believers to return to their first love, reject moral compromise, and live fully committed to Jesus Christ.
What does it mean to be people who know the power and presence and walk of following Jesus? Join us this weekend as Pastor Michael, using Acts 19, shows the power God's authority has on our lives.
Need some motivation this weekend? Join us this week as Pastor Rich explains the five ways the Holy Spirit can encourage us.
Sometimes in life, we need to be recentered. Join us this weekend as we provide four basic ways we can renew our minds with Christ.
What do you do when life feels like a prison? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Rick shares personal stories—from long bike rides with God to a near-miss encounter with a deer—that reveal how God is present in every detail of our lives. Just like Paul and Silas worshiped in prison and the three Hebrew men encountered Jesus in the fiery furnace, we too can experience freedom, deliverance, and breakthrough no matter what chains try to hold us down.
God's secret ingredient towards change is grace. Have you experienced God's grace? If so, how are we extending it towards others? Join us as Pastor Michael shows grace in action within Acts 15.
When sharing the gospel, we need to expect tough situations filled with verbal abuse. Join Pastor Epi as he guides us through Paul's trial in Acts 14 and how to handle opposition.
Life is filled with ups and downs. Who is it that grounds you during the rollercoaster of life? Join us as Pastor Epi dives into Acts 13 and showcases how a group of unlikely heroes finds their reliance on the Lord.
Life is not fair!! But that doesn't mean God can't help you in tough times. Join us as Pastor Epi highlights different perspectives from Peter's captivity in Acts 12.
Do you see people the same way as He views them? Join us as Pastor Chris walks us through the story of Peter in Acts 10.
Who do you see yourself as? At our core, this is the question we ask ourselves. Join us as Pastor Michael unpacks the radical transformation of Saul and how it mirrors our own journey of identity, purpose, and calling.
Where is your heart? Do we believe and act out of devotion or dogma? Join us as Pastor Rich Sparling highlights some key points from Acts 8.
Who are you leaving your legacy for? Join us as Pastor Jon Eastlick unearths valuable lessons from Stephen's life.
Whether you want to be or not, someone is following you. This makes you a leader. How are you fulfilling your God-given calling?
Join us as Pastor Rich explores Acts 5 and what it means to be a church marked by integrity, healing, and unity. God is not just interested in outward appearances—He desires hearts that are whole and surrendered.
Do you want to be bolder in your walk with Christ? Join us as Pastor Rich Clay shows us four outcomes of the Holy Spirit's boldness.
Join us as Pastor Michael highlights how miracles are meant to point us to Jesus, how God often gives us more than we expect, and what it means to live with courageous, compassionate faith.
What happens when we walk together with God's power? Can you imagine!? Join us this weekend as Pastor Rich explains how the Holy Spirit unites believers not through human language, but through the supernatural language of faith and grace.
In this powerful sermon, Pastor Chris discusses the transformative role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers and the importance of being active participants in building God's kingdom. Drawing inspiration from the early church and their bold mission to spread the gospel, this message challenges us to live out our faith with action, using our time, talents, and resources to serve God's purpose. The sermon also includes a moving story of God's miraculous intervention during the Dunkirk evacuation of World War II, demonstrating the power of prayer and God's faithfulness.
In our new series, we take a look at the Book of Acts and the start of the church. Join Pastor Rich Clay and the Crossroads family as he shares a foundation for this series, our church, and the call to mission for each believer.
It's time to stop waiting, for we've been empowered by the Holy Spirit! Join Pastor Jon has showcases how Jesus works inside the church.
He is risen. What else needs to be said. This Easter weekend Pastor Rich shows us three great Key words in the Easter story.
Do you think God needs anything? This Palm Sunday, Pastor Rich shares what God needs from us.
One of the foundations of God's Kingdom is love. Join Pastor Michael to find what exactly this looks like in practice.
Ever feel you can't do anything right? Do you know you have been called to live a better life? Join Pastor Rich this week as we examine the standard Jesus has called us to live by and discover that it might not be so hard to achieve.
What does it mean to let your light shine? While we are Renewing our lives, Join pastor Jon as we take a look at who is the Light and what it is.
As we continue on our journey of Renewing, we start looking at Us. Today, Pastor Rich walks us through how we can change our attitudes.
What have you been putting your hands to??? Are you lifting them to God or Man? Join Pastor Rich this weekend as we examine what it means to renew our hand.
Ever find yourself saying, " Man, I wish I didn't say that?" Join Pastor Rich this weekend as we learn how important it is to tame our tongues.
So many times in life we listen but do we Hear? Join Pastor Rich this week as we renew our ears and learn to hear what the voice of God is saying to us.
To renew our mind it might require more of our life to change. Join Pastor Mike from our Freeport Campus as we examine how many things we might need to change to focus on God.
Don't let 18 inches keep you from heaven. It can be so hard to take Jesus from our minds and get him in our hearts. Pastor Rich this week talks with us about renewing our hearts.
Are you content with your life? Are you happy with how things are going? Life is full of temptations, and it's easy to fall into the trap of temptation. but how can we overcome temptations? Join Pastor Rich this weekend to discover how we are rescued from that huge trap to be renewed.
Do you have a lot on your mind? How do we clear our conscience? Join Pastor Rich this weekend as we look at how the act of forgiveness will wipe clean our conscience.
Where do you find your daily needs? What does Jesus say about who should supply our needs? Join Pastor Rich this weekend as we learn where our Dependency should be.
As Christians, we should not forget our authority. In week two of our Renewed series, we discuss Citizenship and what that means for us.
2025 is going to be a year of Renewal. Each week, Crossroads will look at a different area of our lives that we might need to renew this year. This week, we look at Worship and what we might need to renew in the way we worship God.
As we close on 2024, let's look back at how God has been faithful to us over the past year. Pastor Rich gives us ten things ways God is faithful to us.
Merry Christmas Crossroads Family! Join Pastors Rich & Lisa for our annual Christmas Eve Service. When I give God my faith in Him, what does His favor look like in my life?
As Christmas is fast approaching, it is easy to get tired from all the running around to stores or different Christmas parties. Join Pastor Rich this weekend as we look at the Hope of Rest found in Jesus.
What in 2025 are you believing in the Miraculous for? Join Pastor Rich as we look at the Christmas story and where the miraculous was then and is here now for us.
Do you ever feel you are not enough? Pastor Rich will show you ten things we can do to remember that we are accepted.
As Crossroads starts the Christmas Season, Join Pastor Rich as he shows us how to have hope in our victory.
As we all get ready for Thanksgiving this week, Let's join Pastor Rich in remembering nine things that we can all be thankful for this year.
As we wrap up our "Not Alone" series, Pastor Epi reminds us to encourage each other so we don't feel alone. What have you been doing lately to encourage your fellow men?
Join Pastor Mike this weekend as we see the importance of engaging deeply with God and others, urging the audience to move beyond routine religious observance and embrace a life of compassion and prayer, inspired by the story of the Good Samaritan. It challenges us to live out our faith with commitment, not just knowledge, and to act with love and mercy, even when stepping outside our comfort zones or social norms.
Are you going through life, not sure of what to do? What's next? What if I told you that you have access to the answers? Join Pastor Rich this weekend as he shows us how the Holy Spirit enlightens us.
Have you ever gone to church and felt alone??? Join Pastor Jon this week as he reminds us that we are to love everyone.
Have you ever struggled with controlling your fleshly desires? Have you ever dealt with Chaos, Depression, Anxiety, or Emptiness? Join Pastor Rich for week two of Not Alone and see how the Holy Spirit equips us to deal with each of these battles in our lives.
After wrapping up the Why We Church series, we start the Not Alone series and learn that we are never, ever alone because we have the Holy Spirit with us. This week, Pastor Rich teaches us how the Holy Spirit empowers us through grace.
Join Pasot Epi this weekend as we discuss what we are to do now that we all know Why we church. What is the next step???
What is the most important command Jesus gave to you as a Christian? Join Pastor Rich as we wrap up our Why We Church series and see why it's so important that we all need to Go.
Ever wanted to stand up in a church service and ask a question? Join Pastor Rich this weekend as we learn How and Where we get to do that.
Have you ever felt like you know everything? Of course not, that is why we are called to grow as a person. Join us as we explore four ways God has called us to grow.
Why do we all do what we do? Why do we go to church? What is the purpose? Join us over the next month as we explore four different Whys. This week, we will explore why we gather and what happens when we all get together in God's house.
As we close out our summer series, Join us as Pastor Mike goes over the
life of Samuel and how we can learn from his humility to change our
lives.
What do you do when you are the one that caused the damage you have in your life? Join pastor rich this weekend and discover how you can be an overcomer!!!
Have you found it hard to keep a promise you made to God? Join us this weekend when Pastor Rich talks about how Jephthah made a promise to God and how he was led to fulfill it.
Do you feel you're living to your potential? Join us this weekend as Pastor Epi explains how Samson was able to live up to the potential that God has for his life.
One of the hardest things of being a Christian is being obedient to what God tells you. Join Pastor Rich as we see how through Barak's obedience he grew in his faith in God.
Have you ever felt scared to join the fight? Join us this weekend as Pastor Rich shares how God turned Gideon into a mighty warrior.
Ever feel unwanted or unworthy to be used by God? What could happen if you put action to your faith. Join Pastor Mike as we learn how faith without action is dead.
Are you stuck in your life and feel you can't get to God's promises for you? Join Pastor Rich this weekend as we see how Joshua led everyone to the promised land.
Ever feel you don't have a story to share or your story is not needed? Join us this week as Pastor Hannah shows us that no matter what your story is, just like Moses, it must be shared.
Have you ever had it hard in life? Join Pastor Rich as he unearths how Joseph remained faithful and pursued God.
Have you ever tried to "help" God and things get more messed up than they were? Join Pastor Epi as we see what Jacob did trying to "help" God do the right thing. But there is good news after we mess everything up.
This Father's Day weekend join Pastor Rich as we take a look at Abraham's life and find out what happens for us if we obey God and can take away from his example.
God made you with a purpose. Do you know what that is for this season? Join Pastor Rich as he breaks down what God gave us to stand on during our seasons of faith.
Week four in our Damaged to Destined Series. Join us this weekend as Pastor Rich talks about Noah and how God still used him in big ways even though he had damaged parts of his life.
Could you imagine walking WITH God??? What kind of Faith would that take to be able to do that? Join Pastor Mike this weekend as we learn about the Faith that Enoch had and what was so special about it.
Where are you putting your confidence? Join Pastor Jon Eastlick as we look into how Able's life left a lasting impact and legacy.
Happy Mother's Day. Join the mother of the house, Pastor Lisa Clay, as we kick off our new series, Damaged to Destined. Looking at some of the Heros of the faith and what we can learn from their lives. This week is Sarah and we get to see what happens when we try to make God's promises happen on our terms. Then how graceful God is to redeem us when we make a mess of it.
Join Pastor Rich this weekend as we wrap up our series on 1&2 Peter recapping the great reminders Peter gave us about how we are to live out our faith and some things we are to do for ourselves.
Our walks with God can be broken down into three different walks. Join Mike this weekend to make sure you are on the right path in your walk with Jesus.
What are you basing your truth on? Does your truth align with God's Truth? Join Pastor Mike as we make sure the truth in our own lives is true.
Sometimes it is easy to forget the truths God has for us in his word. Join us this weekend as Pastor Rich helps remind us of ten truths we have in the Bible.
How can we strengthen our walk in Jesus and find out what are we to do next in our life? Join Pastor Chris this week as we start 2nd Peter and learn 7 supplements to help us grow and then know what is next in our lives.
Top 5 ways Jesus is our Hope. Join us this Easter weekend as we see how the cross give us hope.
Why do we follow Jesus? Join us while Pastor Rich gives us 9 good reasons why, but you only need number 10.
What is God's definition of strength? It may be different than what you think. Join us today to find out.
Have you ever wondered why self-control is crucial in the life of a Christian? Join us as we dive deep into understanding how it plays a vital role in shaping our spiritual journey.
How do Husbands and Wifes need to treat one another? Learn with Pastor Rich what 1 Peter chapter 3 teaches us about this.
Why is there authority? Because God has put it in place. In submission, we are ultimately walking in submission to God which provides protection. where are we putting our hope and trust? our place is waiting for us under the Lordship of God. Which kingdom authority are we submitted to?
One of the hardest things to do nowadays is agree or unite with someone else. Join us today as Pastor Rich shows us the power and change we can make when we are in unity.
Join Epi as he explains to us what it means to be holy and what fully trusting God should be.
How to use your valley to build your hope in Him. This will take you to a NEW place. Allowing you to walk in confidence.
There is power in prayer, especially when the church is unified! Find out how you can use the power of prayer with Pastor Epi.
Join us today as Pastor Rich continues the series When the Church Prays with 10 hindrances we might face in prayer life.
Do you think the one who put it together can keep it together? Join Pastor Jon as he shows us what we can learn from how Jesus prayed.
Happy New Year Crossroads. This year we will be a church that prays, but what does that mean??? Follow with us this month as we look into what happens when we pray. Join us this week as Pastor Rich starts us with 10 things we should pray for each day.
Thank you, God, for being faithful! Join Rich Clay and all our Campus Pastors as we celebrate Him and His blessings from this year.
Merry Christmas Crossroads Family! Join Pastors Rich & Lisa for our annual Christmas Communion Service. What is faithfulness and what comes from it?
What is your bloodline? Who are you? Or who do you call yourself? Join Pastor Rich to learn what bloodline we are now in.
What do you do when you hit the unexpected in life? What can we learn from Mary when she hears unexpected news? Join Pastor Rich to find out more.
Do you need some joy this holiday season? Find out how you can awaken joy with Rich Clay.
Sorrow is a reality of life. However, there are benefits to it. Join Pastor Rich to find out what these are.
Are you unhappy? Not satisfied? Join pastor Rich as he explains the secret and power of finding the best in life.
Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Join Pastor Rich to see what Jesus means by "spiritual rest."
Have you forgotten what AUTHORITY Jesus has given to us? We can stand victorious in this life because of what he did for us. Join us for the final message in the Demons, Angels, and Saints series.
Whether you accept it or not, you are in a war, a battle between Heaven and Hell. In this message, we're learning what this battle looks like and how God has equipped us to fight.
Did you know the moment you surrendered your life to Him, a world of untapped potential is unlocked!? Join Pastor Rich to see how you can tap into your potential to fulfill a purpose within the body of Christ.
This message is a re-broadcast from our series "Untapped Potential"
Where do you go when life is draining you of joy? Did you know Jesus wishes to give it to you freely? Learn more about what Jesus's joy can do for you.
What are you keeping from God? Whatever you are holding on to in the middle of your trial, He wants to bless it even more than you can.
Join us on a 21 week study through the Book of John. This week is chapter 1, Jesus is the Word.
It’s more than just a moment in history. It’s a promise to you that death isn’t final and God’s power is greater than the grave.
God wants to take us with His crown of victory and bring us back to being people of excitement and enthusiasm! Are you ready to receive God's restoration power?
How is your heart? Is it hurting? Heavy? Hardened? It is time to get it checked, even if you don't think so. Join Pastor Rich today as he guides us towards the Holy Spirits healing.
Have you lost faith in friendships? Family? People? No one said relationships were easy. Join Pastor Rich to find out how you can restore your trust with others?
Your life does not need to be a burden for you. In fact, There is still an opportunity today for God to take you from severe bondage to complete freedom! Join Pastor Rich to find out how God can restore you.
The harvest is coming. A great awakening is coming. Learn how you can be a part of it, and know that God wants you to be a part of it. *This message is a re-broadcast from our series "Good Ground"
You may have heard of the name of Jesus, but do you really know Him? Are you afraid to meet Him? You have nothing to fear. Join Pastor Rich Sparling and find relief, peace, and God's grace!
Are you tired of hurting, being depressed, and feeling sorry for yourself? There is good news for you! You do not need to anymore! Find how to relieve your pain by joining pastor Jon Eastlick.
You are enough! It does not matter how broken, misguided, or how ashamed of your life you are. There is hope for you within Christ! Join Pastor Chris to find out more.
Why does it feel so good to be generous to people? Is this a biblical principle worth investing in? Join Pastor Rich as he provides insight into these matters.
Don't lose this moment! This is the season of now. God wishes to heal and restore your time. Join Pastor Rich Clay to find out how.
God wants to have a personal relationship with you. But how can that happen when we are not intentionally listening to what God has for us? Join Pastor Rich as he shows us the importance of tuning into God.
Are you ready to leave 2022 behind and prepare your hearts for what God has in store for you? Join us today to hear how God is wanting you to prepare for an abundant year of grace!
Behold! Christ is born! Let us join Pastor Rich and Lisa Clay as they break down how faithful God is by fulfilling His promise to us.
Merry Christmas Crossroads Family! Thanks for making this Christmas Eve service a part of your family tradition. Let us celebrate Christ's birth and be filled with God's word from Pastor Rich and Lisa Clay.
Did you know God has made promises to you? God will always be faithful on His word, and you can stand on it when times get tough. Join Pastor Rich to learn more!
Behold! There is no need to fear. God always fulfills His promises. How do we know? Listen in to one of our campus pastors break down the story of Simeon and Anna during Jesus’s birth.
Are you lacking peace? Peace is a gift that God wishes to give you. Join Pastor Rich Clay as he unfolds what exactly is peace, how you can get it, and what it can do for you.
Has life ever gotten you worn down with trials, unforeseen transitions, and tribulations? If we aren't careful, life can wear down our foundation. Today, listen in on how you can build a firm foundation to be able to withstand the inevitable storms of life.
Sometimes in life, we live in an unpleasant season. God never wastes these moments. He loves to turn them around into a season of abundance. Join Rich Clay to find out how God can use your unpleasant season.
God has given us many things of value, some that we don't even realize. Join Pastor Rich as he guides us in identifying and utilizing these.
Generosity has always been at the heart of our church. Today, we get to see how God has and will continue to utilize your servant's heart.
This week our campus pastors will continue the discussion on what it means to be an Everyday Disciple. God has created every person to worship. Everyone worships something or someone. We are all created to worship the one true God. This week we will discuss the important role of worship in the everyday lives of Everyday Disciples.
This week, listen in to how you can take your life to a whole new dynamic though the power of reading God’s Word.
This week, listen in to how you can take your life to a whole new dynamic though the power of prayer.
Join Pastor Rich and Pastor Jon as they discuss highlights from our Untapped Potential Series.
Join us for our series: Untapped Potential | Why You Were Made For More and explore with us how God designed each of us to fulfill a purpose within the body of Christ, as well as be used by God to further His kingdom on earth.
Join us for our series: Untapped Potential | Why You Were Made For More and explore with us how God designed each of us to fulfill a purpose within the body of Christ, as well as be used by God to further His kingdom on earth.
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Restore // Chapter 8 // Bill Longmore
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Restore // Chapter 7 // Rich Clay
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Restore // Chapter 6 // Rich Clay
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Pastor Rich starts off our new series as we walk though all 13 Chapters of Nehemiah.
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It’s a beautiful in this neighborhood. A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Mister Rog… I mean, Pastor Rich Clay joined by Pastor Jon Eastlick answer what it means to be a neighbor and how important it is to be one. Join us in person: https://crossroadscn.com/locations/ Connect with us: https://crossroadscn.com/connection/ To partner with us through giving visit: https://crossroadscn.com/waystogive/
God has called us to be a witness to the world. Listen in as Pastor Rich provides four simple rules that will help position yourself to become the witness you can be. Join us in person: https://crossroadscn.com/locations/ Connect with us: https://crossroadscn.com/connection/ To partner with us through giving visit: https://crossroadscn.com/waystogive/
Let’s get ready to rumble!! Pastors Manny and Epi wrestle together on what it means to be a new creation by looking into the life of Saul. What mistakes did he do? What can we learn from his transformation? And what role do we have within the Kingdom of God?
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We have a special treat this weekend as our very own Lisa Clay is bringing us a powerful word. Has something died in your life? Come expecting revival to occur within your life.
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We are doing something new this weekend! This weekend is Campus Pastor weekend, and we have a small treat for those wishing to dive deeper within our Online Campus! We will be joined by Pastors Dan Callahan and Rich Clay as they sum up our Easter series.
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Thank you so much for joining us this weekend for Palm Sunday! Lead Pastor Rich Clay takes us on the “The Road to Celebration” for our 2nd message of the “The Road to Victory!”
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Thank you so much for joining us this weekend! Lead Pastor Rich Clay and Galena campus Pastor Bill Longmore unpack all that we talked about in out last series “It's Complicated” Join us in person: https://crossroadscn.com/locations/ Connect with us: https://crossroadscn.com/connection/ To partner with us through giving visit: https://crossroadscn.com/waystogive/
Thank you so much for joining us this weekend! Lead Pastor Rich Clay and Guest Speaker Craig Miller. End out our “It's Complicated series” on how to Improve Your Relationships.
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Thank you so much for joining us this weekend! Lead Pastor Rich Clay delivers us the 3rd message of our “It's Complicated series!”
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Intimacy is a two-way street. Especially with the Lord. Prepare yourself for insight into this treasured principle as we engaged with Pastors Rich and Lisa on this topic. Here, we will learn about the levels of intimacy, how to increase it, and what it looks like with God and everyday relationships.
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Two is better than one in life! In this weekend’s message, come ready to receive as Pastor Rich and Lisa give practical advice on improving relationships.
Generosity is our privilege at Crossroads. This week Pastor Rich and Freeport campus Pastor Dustin Barker, recap what we learned in our Influencers series.
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This week we have the privilege of hearing a message from Pastor Robert Morris, of Gateway Church. You will learn about how we are not owners, but managers of what God has entrusted us with here on earth, and how tithing has a practical, yet profound effect on our lives.
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You were designed with a purpose to serve! Today's messages celebrates how serving and giving has shaped our church, and encourages us with the benefits of serving!
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Here at Crossroads, generosity is our privilege. This week Pastor Rich teaches us seven things the Bible says about generosity, and begins to show us how and why we should lean into our calling of generosity.
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Thanks for joining us! Lead pastor Rich Clay begins a new series on the promises of God.
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Have you ever had a dream that seemed like it didn't work out? This weekend Pastor Rich talks about the story of Joseph and how if we can let go of our past pain and abide in what God has for us we can experience the favor of God.
Thank you so much for joining us this weekend! Galena Campus Pastor Bill Longmore bring us week 2 of Dreaming Beyond "Small Beginnings"
We are privileged to partner with Pastor Robert Morris from Gateway Church in bringing part three in our Blessed Life series.
We are privileged to partner with Pastor Robert Morris from Gateway Church in bringing part two in our Blessed Life series.
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