Crossroads Church: Recent Episodes
Crossroads Church
Welcome to the Crossroads Church sermon podcast. The following messages are meant to help intersect your road with God's road. Crossroads church gathers to discover God, grow in Him, and reach out to others. You are listening to the sermons as they were preached. Crossroads is located in St. James, MN led by Pastor Dave Ciske.
After finishing the book of Esther, we head back to the book of Ezra where we learn the key to progressing in our relationship with God.
As we close out the Book of Esther, one might be surprised at the level of hate within those who would want to kill the Jews. What do we need to do to resist the hate we may have?
Things aren't going well for Haman and it just gets worse as Esther makes her request to King Xerxes, however, the decree was made for the annihilation of the Jews and needs to be addressed. In addressing it, Mordecai, Esther, and the rest of the Jews gain some friends. The question for us is are we living lives that would gain followers of Christ?
Though this message is geared toward dads on this Father's Day, there is truth for all when it comes to dealing with regret.
As we continue in the book of Esther, King Xerxes' sleepless night helped save Mordecai's life.
An evil plan was made against the Jews in the story of Esther, and now it's time for someone to do something about it. We'll see that sometimes we need a blunt nudge to move us in the right direction.
As we continue in our look at the book of Esther, we are introduced to the "bad guy" and learn the importance of ruling over sin in our lives.
Pastor Stevie brings a message, not just for moms, but for everyone as she looks deeper at the parable of the sower in Matthew 13.
As continue our look in the book of Esther, we see Esther walk through an open door with God working behind the scenes the entire time.
As we begin our look in the Book of Esther, we see a dishonorable action that opens the door for Esther to enter the room.
Sometimes we can get discouraged when we see the world advancing while pushing away God. But God has a plan, and if we would just hold on in obedience to Him, we will see the power of God.
Though we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus today, we look at the prophecies of Zechariah concerning a few events that led up to Christ's death.
As we remember and celebrate the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, we look at those who grabbed palm branches around this time 2,000 years ago andwhat it means to us today.
During a time of rituals and traditions, our motives are key to seeing what the Lord wants to do. We might be surprised at how God responds to us because of those motives.
God gave Zechariah some pretty vivid dreams to share with and help encourage those rebuilding the Temple. The messages from those dreams still have applications in our lives today.
The returning exiles receive another prophecy and are faithful to complete the building of the Temple. Are we faithful to stick with God as He completes His good work in us?
Though the exiles who returned got to work on the Temple after being called to the carpet, they sputtered initially. God sent his refreshing Word to help, and it’s still applicable today.
The exiles who returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple got comfortable in their selfish ways and God called them to the carpet for it. They listened, changed their ways, and were blessed. God still works this way, we just need to consider our ways.
Why does God include chapters like Ezra 2 in His Word? We will try to answer that question in this message.
We get into the book of Ezra and it starts with a decree to rebuild the Temple, but there is a significant item missing. What does that have to do with us today?
As we wrap up the book of Daniel, not only do we see some prophecies concerning the End Times, but a message of hope for those who will stick with God to the end.
A powerful prophecy from Daniel challenges our faith in the Word of God. Will we do what it takes to build our faith, or let it crumble?
We come to another end-time prophesy from Daniel as we get back into our journey through the Bible. However, the first part of Daniel 9 shows us the key to making it to and through the 70th week of the prophecy.
Jesus quietly came as king and stirred the area’s leadership at the time. They responded drastically, and so should we if we claim Jesus as the King of our lives.
We discuss God's revolutionary act of who He told about the birth of Christ first. This can give us a hope like no other!
Pastor Stevie shares with us a Thanksgiving message looking at the life of Paul learning to be content no matter what obstacles life throws at you!
King Belshazzar about messes his pants when the hand of God shows up and writes out judgment on his wall. How can we avoid the same judgment?
Daniel had another vision that would affect how people during the time of Jesus viewed what they thought was the end of time.
Daniel receives a powerful vision that encapsulates a large chunk of time and gives meaning to Jesus' favorite title for Himself.
Nebuchadnezzar was the most powerful king at the time of his reign, but he was prideful, and God humbled him.
Ezekiel saw a powerful vision of dead bones coming to life, but what did it mean to Israel then, and what does it meant to us now?
After spending some time in Egypt, the Israelites are far from God and He's not going to stay quiet about it. Today we talk about what constitutes our "Egypt" and what to do to avoid going there and ruining our relationship with God.
We've come to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in our journey through the Bible. What do we need to do to avoid this same fate in our spiritual lives?
Sometimes God calls us to do something we think doesn't make sense. How we respond determines what we witness of the power of God.
In our journey through the Bible, we start looking at the life of Daniel. Just as Nebuchadnezzar wanted to switch up Daniel's identity as a child of God. Satan wants to do it with us. Let's battle against this with truth from God's Word.
One of our best abilities is the ability to be available to God. Are you available to be used by Him?
Amos was an ordinary guy, but he was faithfully obedient and bold. Join us as we do a quick study of how the book of Amos speaks to us today.
We are back to 2 Kings, King Jotham. He built the upper gate physically, but we must build them spiritually. Listen to find out how to connect our lives with God.
God is calling us to return to Him. Our study through the Bible takes us to Hosea. Just as Hosea loved and wooed his bride back, God is pursuing us to bring us back to Him. And He loves YOU this much!
Pastor Stevie Ciske preaching.
Where are we when it comes to handling the success God gives us. Do we stay humble and give glory to Him? Do we puff up and then get angry when someone tires to correct us? Listen today for signs that we could be slipping into arrogance/anger/resentment toward God's correction as we continue through the Bible in 1 Kings 15.
Pastor Dave Ciske
This was Pentecost Sunday's sermon. Make sure you listen to learn how the Holy Spirit works similar to how we use a Combine on the harvest!
As we continue in 2 Kings we learn that it doesn't matter the size of the situation, God can handle it all.
There will be times we don't have immediate answers, or we can't offer immediate help. Through our story of Elisha we see how we have to simply leave things in God's hand.
We have to fill ourselves with things of God if we plan on extending God to others. As we continue through Elisha's life, we see how throwing flour saved the soup... and the lesson that goes with it.
We continue in our series with Elisha learning all about how to be prepared, even when it's out of season
No, this isn't an endorsement for essential oils. However, the oil Elisha encountered WAS essential. Listen to see how God provided more than enough for a woman in need. And how He can do the same for you!
Did you know Jehoshaphat was not fat!? He was a courageous leader, though... and if you follow the lessons we learn from him, you can be one, too.
Ahab falls into one trial after another and he has a choice, stick with Jezebel or listen to the Truth of God. We have the same choices. Who will you choose, the voices of the influences of the world, or the truth of God?
Life can throw us curve balls and we often find ourselves having a sudden drop. Elijah can relate. We can learn from Elijah's story of depression and let down.