Podcasts about Crossroads Church

How do you build trust with your executive pastor? Our friends from Crossroads Church join us for part 1 of our executive pastor series. In this episode you'll hear:1:00 Toby's Church Tour & Travels5:00 Crossroads Church Production Team Joins6:00 Ideal Church Auditorium Size12:30 Church Production Budget: How Much to Spend20:00 Building Trust with Your Executive Pastor24:45 Explaining Tech Value to Your Pastor28:15 Tech Questions That Annoy Pastors31:15 How Pastors Should Share Big Vision with Techs43:00 Why Choosing the Right Church Integrator Matters45:00 What Church Techs Wish Pastors Knew47:00 What Pastors Wish Church Techs KnewCheckout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here. Resources for your Church Tech Ministry Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here. Connect with us: Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here! Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here. Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here! Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

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

Maybe you've heard about Daniel in the Lion's Den from Sunday School. The moral of the story probably went something like this: if you're nice and faithful, God will save you from all of your troubles and you'll never have to deal with any difficulty and you can play with the nice kitties. But there's actually so much more to the story. This week, Kyle Ranson unpacks how this story is not just how God saves us from danger, but actually invites us into MORE danger for the sake of our friends and neighbors.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio

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God wants to give us a dream, but Satan wants to steal that dream. In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables discusses 4 "dream thieves" that we need to be aware of in our lives, and what things can help ensure our God-given dreams will come true. 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 

Send us a textWhat foundation are you building your life on? In this week's podcast, Pastor Reid Robinette closes Jesus' Sermon on the Mount with a powerful challenge: choose the narrow way, live authentically, and build your life on the rock of God's truth.

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

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One of the most damaging aspects of isolation is the absence of someone to share your dreams. In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables discusses the importance of having people in your life that support your dreams. Then he invites our discipleship pastor, Brody Lantier, to preview our upcoming semester of small groups.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

Send us a textIn this week's podcast, Pastor Jono Contestabile unpacks Matthew 7:7–12, reminding us that prayer is more than asking—it's seeking God's presence and persistently knocking in faith. Discover the hope and assurance Jesus gives when we approach our heavenly Father with open hands and hearts.Helpful Links:Sermon StudyFollow us on Instagram and Facebook.Watch on Youtube.Crossroads 2024 worship Spotify playlist.Info on Crossroads Church.If you'd like to give you can do so here.

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

We have a way God's love looks in our heads: rainbows, puppies, and maybe even a gallon bucket of that one frappe from Starbucks. Yeah...that's not quite what Jonah felt when he found himself stuck in the digestive track of a giant sea beast. But what if that's the exact thing that Jonah needed to come back to God at that time? This week Alli Patterson shows us how God's mercy is always chasing us, and God can and will use whatever it takes to bring us back to Him—even if it means becoming fish food. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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We live in a world where people give up easily. Marriages end at the first sign of trouble. Dreams are abandoned when obstacles appear. Friendships fade when they require effort. But in today's message, UL Chi Alpha Director Eric Treuil tells us about someone who is absolutely relentless in His pursuit of us—and His name is Jesus. The question isn't whether you've been relentless in pursuing God, but whether you understand how relentless God has been in pursuing you.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 

Send us a textIn Matthew 7:1–6, Jesus gives one of His most quoted — and most misunderstood — commands: “Do not judge.” But what does He really mean? In this message, Pastor Kevin Syes unpacks the difference between judgment and discernment, the danger of hypocrisy, and how to approach others with humility and grace. Learn how to remove the “log” from your own eye before addressing the “speck” in someone else's, and discover the freedom that comes from living under God's standard of mercy.

The plot twist we see in the book of Jonah reveals four categories that can hold us back from the ultimate purpose we find in this unforgettable story. Listen in as Pastor Josh shares a powerful word on living out God's purposes and plans for our lives and the impact it will have on you.   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

"Provisionaries" are those that are pro the vision that God has given for the body of Christ. In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables describes what a "provisionary" is and how being one can change your life.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 

“Are we there yet?” There's a chance you've heard that (or said it) from the back of a minivan when you're hours from your destination and there's still another 400 miles until the next Buc-ees. When we're waiting on your spouse, next promotion, or next vacation, life can feel the same way. So when life isn't going our pace, how can we trust that God is still good? This week, Kyle Ranson unpacks the story of the Israelites wandering for 40 years in the desert and shows how even when it feels like God is running late, He's right on time. And even while we wait, He still gives us everything we need Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Send us a textAre you holding on so tightly that you're missing peace?In this full Sunday service from Crossroads Church, Pastor Reid Robinette explores Matthew 6:19–34, where Jesus reminds us that control doesn't bring security—trust in God does.We often treasure comfort, security, and stability, believing they'll give us peace. But Jesus invites us to a better way: letting go of control and seeking His Kingdom first. This worship service and message will encourage you to release the pressure, silence anxiety, and experience freedom in God's care.

Staying close to God's plan.   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

We are often so much more offend able than we are agreeable. In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables discusses how Satan has weaponized offense in our culture and gives 5 ways to battle offense.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 

There's a long list of things that can make you feel like you're a “Bad Christian™“. The swear word when you stub your toe. The glass of wine when the kids are in bed. Sometimes it's just as simple as asking one too many questions.  But what if asking questions didn't mean you were far away from God? What if it's just the doorway to know Him more? In a world that's quick to hop into a all caps-lock online debate, Chuck Mingo shows us how it's ok to come to God with our questions—and how Jesus will meet us there.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Send us a textJesus' teaching in Matthew 6:5–18 on prayer and fasting reminds us that true spiritual devotion isn't for show—it's about quiet intimacy with God. In this message, Pastor Jono Contestabile unpacks what it means to pray and fast in secret, away from the spotlight, and how these practices transform our hearts and draw us closer to God's presence.Whether you're curious about how to pray, what fasting really means, or how to pursue authentic faith, this message will challenge and inspire you to live for an audience of One.

Staying close to God's plan.   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

In Matthew 18:19, Jesus declares that when two agree on anything here on Earth, the Heavenly Father will do it for them. But what does this prayer of agreement really look like? In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables discusses how to access this powerful prayer, and what we should look for in a prayer partner.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 

Reflections aren't just for selfies or pre-date checkups. Sure, mirrors are great for fixing your hair… but what about that spiritual broccoli in your teeth? This week, Joel Firebaugh reminds us that faith isn't about sitting still and feeling convicted, then going to Chipotle after service. It's about getting up and doing something about it. When we recognize and repent, Jesus can redeem.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Send us a textAre you living for applause or for God's approval? In Week 8 of our Summer on the Mount series, Pastor Reid walks us through Matthew 6:1–4, where Jesus warns against practicing righteousness for the praise of others. Discover how the hidden, unseen moments of generosity and faithfulness are actually the ones that carry the greatest eternal reward. If you're tired of feeling like your faith has become a performance, this message is for you.

EVERYDAY DISCIPLES S1:E7 Following the way of Jesus in everything, everywhere, every day. "And Jesus said to them, 'Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.'” - Mark 1:17 Welcome back to the Everyday Disciples podcast, where we discuss what it means to follow the way of Jesus in everything, everywhere, every day. This month, we are talking about what it means to selflessly serve.  SHOW NOTES  SERVICE BEGINS WITH HUMILITY: Philippians 2:3-4 reminds us, “but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” In humility, with lowliness of mind, elevate the significance of those around. It was C.S. Lewis who said, “True humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less.” So give people weight and meaning, do not ignore them. Look to the interests of those around you. If you wanted to begin to see an improvement in your relationships, whether it be friendships, marriage, parenting, or with your parents. Begin to give those in your life weight, and don't always make it about you.  WHAT IS OUR EXAMPLE OF SERVICE: Dietrich Bonhoeffer once said, “When Jesus calls a man, he bids him come and die.” To follow Jesus is not to seek your own greatness. It is to die to yourself that you may truly live in Him. The example of our Lord is to serve and give our lives away. On the night that Jesus was betrayed, when He gathered his disciples, the task that was reserved for the last and the least, He took upon Himself and washed their feet. When there was an uproar over this, Jesus explained His actions, and in explaining his actions, he made it clear that we are to follow in His way of serving.  PRACTICE FOR THE MONTH: Serve. Ask God to help you die to yourself daily so that you may serve those around you and do something for someone with no expectation of return. Everyday Disciples is a production of Crossroads Church located in Grass Valley, California.

Staying close to God's plan.   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

You can get ready. Or you can stay ready.  Life's challenges have a funny way of not sending you a calendar invite beforehand. Instead, they usually come along to blow your calendar up. A layoff, diagnosis, or Bengals loss can throw all your outer peace out the window. So what do you do? You can either get ready. Or you can STAY ready. Kyle Ranson shows us how your life isn't won on the big stage—it's in the small, unseen decisions you make every day. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Agreeableness is a personality trait, but it is also a biblical virtue that can be developed. In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables discusses 5 steps to becoming agreeable. 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 

Send us a textWhat did Jesus mean when He said, “Turn the other cheek”? In this powerful message from week 7 of Summer on the Mount, Pastor Kevin explores Matthew 5:38–48 and Jesus' radical call to love our enemies.Discover what it means to reject retaliation, pursue reconciliation, and reflect the character of God through mercy and grace—even toward those who've wronged you.

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In order for us to be in agreement with one another, we must first be in an agreement with God. In today's message, Pastor Jeff Ables discusses the 5 points of agreement with God.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 

Whether or not you know it, you're in a fight. But you weren't thrown into the battlefield with barefoot and empty-handed. God gave us weapons to protect and to fight back the enemy. And when we team up with Jesus and the people around us, we don't fight FOR victory. We get to fight FROM victory. Join Chuck Mingo as he breaks down the battle plans. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, OH.

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Send us a textWhat if God's standard isn't meant to crush you—but to lead you to Christ?In Week 6 of Summer on the Mount, Pastor Kevin unpacks Matthew 5:17–20, where Jesus says He didn't come to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. This isn't about lowering the bar—it's about learning to rely on the One who carried the cross. Whether you've tried and failed, or never even tried, this message reveals how God's love meets us at the line we can't cross on our own.

Join Kevin Withem, Veronique Webber, and Steve Staten for part two as they discuss Steve's new book "At the Crossroads." Steve has conducted extensive research on the Crossroads Church and the movement that sparked controversy during the late 1970s and early 1980s. He shares the strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned. The book will be available on Amazon in July 2025. We survive on your donations: donate at www.commongroundsunity.org/donate or Zelle "Common Grounds Unity / 919-777-3881." CGU has a vision to create and support gatherings of unity-minded Christians around the globe. Imagine the good news of these gatherings modeling the prayer of Jesus in our divided world. Please give us feedback by posting your thoughts and suggestions on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068486982733 Please check out commongroundsunity.org to learn more about CGU, how to subscribe to the newsletter, join the Facebook group, or find the YouTube Channel. Check out our gatherings on the About page, where you can connect with other unity-minded Christians in your area. If you cannot find a gathering in your area, we can help you start one. It's not difficult or time-consuming, and we will help you out along the way. It really does, simply, start with a cup of coffee. If you want to volunteer or ask questions, please email John at john@commongroundsunity.org. Until next time, God bless, and remember, “Unity Starts With A Cup of Coffee.”

Staying close to God's plan.   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

Hebrews 11 says that without faith it is impossible to please God, but what is faith? In today's message, our worship pastor Meghin Taylor Robin discusses how faith works, how faith grows, how faith speaks and how faith acts. 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 might be breathing... but are you actually living? Some days, it's easier to scroll past, stay numb, and check out. That quiet voice saying, “Why bother?” That's apathy. And it's one of the enemy's most effective weapons. Left unchecked, it will dull your heart, steal your purpose, and leave you to rot. But Jesus offers something radically different. He promises a life that's fully alive—a life filled with purpose, passion, and presence. Hannah Driskill walks us through how we can wake up, escape the walking dead, and live a life that is worth living. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Fatherhood is a fight to the finish, but how do you know if you are winning? In this live talk, recorded at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Brian unpacks the three F's that all great fathers do. They (a) follow a framework, (b) they stand tall as a figure worth emulating, and (c) they finish. Whether you are a biological dad or not, you can still be a father that has a profound impact on the world.  Watch the full episode on YouTube here.

 Staying close to God's plan.   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

Fear is loud. It shouts worst-case scenarios and keeps you stuck. But what if it's all fake? This week, Kyle Ranson unpacks how fear works, why it wins, and how to shut it down. Discover how fear disguises itself as wisdom, how to stop giving it power, and why you already have what it takes to defeat it. From razor scooters to roaring lions, Kyle lays out a compelling case for courage grounded in God—not in ourselves. You've got a lion inside you—it's time to stand firm and move. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

When you're gone, what will actually outlive you? It won't be your job title, your achievements, or even how hard you worked to restore your 1978 Jeep Renegade. The truth is: your legacy isn't built through success—it's built through people. In this powerful message, Brian Tome delivers a direct challenge to men everywhere: Fatherhood is a fight. And whether you're a biological father, a father figure, or someone who's never had kids, you are called to step in, show up, and build a legacy that truly lasts.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.