Podcasts about Crossroads Church

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit introduced the church age and in today's message we study the early church in Acts chapter 2 to discover how a church is meant to function. Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org 

You already know friendship matters. The harder question is: what happens when you tried it—and got hurt?People got busy. The group fell apart. You felt betrayed. You got ghosted. After enough disappointment, it feels a whole lot safer to keep people at an arm's length.This week, Chuck Mingo isn't talking about how to start building community. He's talking about how to start again. Because even after the hurt, the disappointment, and the mess of doing life with other people, the Bible shows us friendship is still worth the risk.Dust yourself off. It's worth trying again.Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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This morning, we will take time to talk about the vision, mission, and values of Crossroads Church, looking specifically at our value, “We Are Intentional.” We'll walk through what it means to have a life aimed towards Jesus and how we can make much of Him every day.

In this Sundays message, Pastor Matt Ackman talks about the important of deliverance and how vital discernment is in our lives. Through this message, we dive into what it means to discern amongst the flesh, the world, and demons. You cannot just have authority, but you must know the one who gives you authority.Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org

What are you made for?It's easy to go through life, wondering if we're actually doing what we're supposed to do. We show up to work, watch some shows, go to bed, wake up, and do it again. Are we...doing it?This week, Brian Tome unpacks the four roles King David filled in one the most consequential lives ever lived—Warrior. King. Father. Friend. Even if you don't have a Y chromosome, there's something here for you about stepping into who God made you to be—and living a life that has eternal impact. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are deciding to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Your generosity is making a difference! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give 

Divine healing is for everyone. In this episode, Pastor Jeff Ables discusses the miraculous power of how God is a healer, and not only does He want us to be healed, he also wants us to be healthy.  Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are deciding to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Your generosity is making a difference! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give 

Some of you are watching this on the way to somewhere else. Why do we live our lives in such a hurry?We blame distraction, packed calendars, and endless responsibilities—but underneath all that busyness is often something deeper: anxiety. Fear. The need to protect something we're scared of losing.This week, Chuck Mingo looks at how anxiety exposes what our identity is really built on—and why being yoked to Jesus can bring a kind of relief no productivity hack ever could. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are deciding to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Your generosity is making a difference! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give 

On the day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit fell, the Apostle Peter answered the confusion of those witnessing it by saying, "this is that which hath been spoken through the prophet Joel." In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables discussed the baptism of the Holy Spirit and how it empowers us to be the prophetic voice of The Church.Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org 

Crossroads Church is kicking off their new vision casting series. We will pursue!

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are deciding to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus   PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer   JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit   GIVE Your generosity is making a difference! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give

What if the problem isn't that you're carrying too much—but that you're carrying the wrong things?Jesus never promised a life without weight.He promised a weight that fits. In Matthew 11:28–30, Jesus invites us to put down the identities, expectations, and pressures we were never meant to carry—and pick up the life He actually made us for.This week, Brian Tome helps us to discover what Jesus wants you to drop, what's actually yours to carry, and why following Him can make even a full life feel lighter. Recorded live in Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are deciding to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Your generosity is making a difference! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give 

In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables discusses how our praise to God will often look like sacrifice to the world. Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org 

You have a default system setting that's draining your battery: control. And when it's time for an upgrade, most of us just keep hitting “Remind Me Later.” Control feels safe because it's familiar. We plan, predict, manage, and try to guarantee the outcome. But eventually, control makes our lives smaller—and our relationships harder.This week, Alli Patterson shows us why we've mistaken a controllable life for a faithful one, and what happens when we finally uninstall control and learn to trust God instead. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are deciding to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Your generosity is making a difference! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give 

The idea of bringing a friend is never more important than when it comes to following Jesus. In today's message, Discipleship Pastor, Brody Lantier discusses 5 ways to help bring a friend to Jesus.Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org

Sometimes life feels like a game that's impossible to win. Every day is another roll of the dice, another task, another decision. But what if there was another way to play? This week, Kyle Ranson shows us how Jesus invites us to play the game in an entirely different way. You don't have to carry the burden, because He's already doing that for you. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are deciding to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Your generosity is making a difference! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Crossroads Church!This week we begin a brand-new series, Ducks in a Row: Reordered Loves.We spend a lot of energy trying to get our lives in order—our schedules, responsibilities, relationships, finances, work, and plans. But what if the most important thing to put in order isn't our calendar at all?In Week 1, First Things First, Senior Pastor Reid Robinette takes us to Mark 12:28–34, where Jesus is asked which commandment matters most.His answer brings us back to the heart of following Jesus: Love God and love people.St. Augustine taught that our fundamental problem isn't always loving the wrong things—it can be loving good things in the wrong order. Before we try to rearrange everything else in our lives, Jesus invites us to examine what has captured our hearts.Join us for worship and a message that challenges us to ask:What do I really love most?

When you think of filters, you might think of the one in your Brita you haven't changed in 8 months, or maybe 2010's era Instagram. But whether you know it or not, like a camera lens, you have a filter that affects how you view everything in your life. This week, Alli Patterson dives into the story of Abigail and how God might be inviting us to change our filter, and as a result, everything else. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are making a decision to follow Jesus, Click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Thank you for your generosity! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give

Life's real contest isn't about trophies or awards, our greatest challenges are spiritual. In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables discusses how to "Bring Your 'A' Game" on spiritual terms. Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org

Episode Description In this episode of Hardcore Christianity, host Brother Mike from the Arizona Deliverance Center examines biblical standards for church leadership and addresses recent high-profile scandals involving pastoral misconduct. Drawing from 1 Timothy 3, Brother Mike outlines the qualifications required for church overseers and discusses recent incidents at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. He uses these examples to emphasize the necessity of personal accountability, moral integrity, and spiritual discipline within Christian ministry. Key Takeaways Biblical Leadership Qualifications: Apostle Paul's criteria in 1 Timothy 3 emphasize blamelessness, self-control, sound reputation, and freedom from greed for anyone in church leadership. Addressing Church Scandals: The broadcast reviews public allegations and disciplinary actions involving staff at Crossroads Church, highlighting the consequences of unaddressed personal misconduct. The Danger of Spiritual Pitfalls: Pride and hidden compromise make ministry leaders vulnerable to moral failure, public reproach, and damaged reputations. Call to Deliverance & Accountability: Brother Mike stresses the importance of active spiritual counseling, self-examination, and ministry oversight to prevent leadership failures. Featured Bible Passages 1 Timothy 3:1–7 – The qualifications for church leadership (bishops/overseers), warning against pride, greed, and falling into reproach. Support the show: https://hardcorechristianity.com/donations/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's message, Pastor Matthew Ackman shares 3  objectives for Godly parenting.Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are making a decision to follow Jesus, Click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Thank you for your generosity! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give 

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are making a decision to follow Jesus, Click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Thank you for your generosity! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give 

Freedom is never free. There is always a cost. Even though salvation is free there are definite costs associated with that freedom. In this episode Pastor Jeff dives into 4 Costs of Spiritual Freedom, teaching how what we think of as "costs" are nothing in comparison to what we gain in Christ.  Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org

What if God is actually waiting for YOU to move?We spend a lot of our lives waiting for God to show up. But what if He's the one waiting on us? This week, Kyle Ranson dives into the story of Joseph (you know, the one with the Technicolor dream coat?) and shows us why God often asks us to go before we see the whole plan. God is bringing heaven to earth—and your next step might be exactly how He does it.Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are making a decision to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Thank you for your generosity! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give 

Salvation is free for all, but it's not a free-for-all. In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables discusses who we should do with the freedom that God has provided us.Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org 

What if faith isn't about having zero doubts? Faith doesn't always move in a straight line. It zigzags. This week, Chuck Mingo explores Gideon's doubt, fear, and insecurities—and how he still chose to move. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are deciding to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus  PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Thank you for your generosity! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give 

1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 | July 12, 2026 | Pastor Todd SmithIn this message from Crossroads Church, Pastor Todd concludes the study of First Thessalonians by examining what makes a healthy, gospel-centered community. Drawing from First Thessalonians chapter five, he highlights the necessity of shared responsibility, comparing a thriving church to an Amish barn raising where every hand plays a part. A true community carries each other's burdens, respects leadership, and actively pursues good for everyone.How can you cultivate a supportive and active role in your own local community? Watch to discover practical ways to serve, encourage the faint-hearted, and live out a distinct, faith-filled life that impacts the world around you.Connect with Crossroads Community Church:Website: https://lifeatcrossroads.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossroadscommunitychurchFacebook: https://facebook.com/lifeatcrossroadsGive Online:https://lifeatcrossroads.org/giveonlineLicensing Information:CCLI License #2915685CCS WORSHIPcast License #9466Crossroads Community Church holds a CCS WORSHIPcast License, which grants permission to publicly play, perform, and stream musical compositions controlled by ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC in accordance with CCS License Terms and Conditions.

In this message from Crossroads Church, Pastor Todd concludes the study of First Thessalonians by examining what makes a healthy, gospel-centered community. Drawing from First Thessalonians chapter five, he highlights the necessity of shared responsibility, comparing a thriving church to an Amish barn raising where every hand plays a part. A true community carries each other's burdens, respects leadership, and actively pursues good for everyone.How can you cultivate a supportive and active role in your own local community? Watch to discover practical ways to serve, encourage the faint-hearted, and live out a distinct, faith-filled life that impacts the world around you.

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are making a decision to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-... PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Thank you for your generosity! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give

Most of us have never met a shepherd, but we all know what it feels like to long for protection, acceptance, and someone we can trust.This week, Alli Patterson shows how Jesus' claim to be the Good Shepherd fulfills the promise of Psalm 23. Discover the Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep—and why you can trust him to lead, provide, and never let you go. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Our freedoms should never be taken for granted. In today's special Independence Day Celebration service, Pastor Jeff Ables discusses what the Bible says we should do with our freedoms. Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org 

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are making a decision to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-... PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Thank you for your generosity! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give

Maybe you've heard of the "loneliness epidemic". They say loneliness affects your body the same as smoking cigarettes.It turns out, it isn't just a new thing. You were actually hardwired for belonging. This week, Kyle Ranson shows us how we are all outsiders—and Jesus is the door that can bring us in to real community. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

We are on a beeline course for the return of Christ. In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables talks about the return of Christ, why studying Eschatology matters and who the imminent return of Christ requires we stay on a beeline course into God's will.Prayed to accept Jesus? Congratulations! Text SAVED to 337-222-3210 or click here https://bit.ly/CC_saved New to Crossroads Church? Learn all about us at https://mycrossroads.org

What happens when we die? What are we here for? What do I believe? And does it even matter?How you answer these questions (or choose to ignore them) will shape everything you do for the rest of your life and beyond. This week, Kyle Ranson shows us how one statement from Jesus reframes every one of those questions. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are making a decision to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Thank you for your generosity! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give 

FOLLOWING JESUS If you are making a decision to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Thank you for your generosity! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give 

The timing wasn't accidental.During a festival that celebrated God's presence through light, Jesus stood up and said, "I am the light of the world." Why did he say it then? And what does it mean for us when we're facing our own darkness?This week, Alli Patterson unpacks how we can walk in the light, even when it feels far away. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

We all want fruit. Not just that stuff that gets baked into a muffin, the good stuff: love, joy, peace, patience, and all that. But every gardener knows if you really want your vines to give you the best stuff, it's gotta be pruned first.This week, our Campus Pastors walk us through an immersive experience that show you how you can remain connected to the True Vine, and how that will get us to that real fruit that you're wanting. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.