Crossroads - Weekend Messages

When Jesus was asked what the most important of God's 613 commandments was, he distilled it down by looking at a section in Deuteronomy 6 known in Jewish circles as the “Shema," the Hebrew word for “listen." This message looks at one of the most important prayers in Jewish culture and teaches you why Jesus picked it and gives you an in-depth look at how to practically live out the "Greatest Commandment."

Let’s face it: life is messy. It's full of unexpected twists and turns; things happen when we don't expect and things happen in ways we never planned for. But in the midst of the mess, God has a way of making His people flourish and blossom. The story of Elisha sheds light on how God's plans are many times strange and dynamic and bring our life to a place we never thought or knew was possible. In this message, you will find the encouragement you need as you journey through life's messy moments.

The idea of an inside man is often associated with the world of espionage. We tend to think of that person as a “mole” or “under cover agent,” inserted into a situation for the purpose of undermining the environment they infiltrate. When we apply this concept to Elisha, we see that he fits the description to a tee. The Lord strategically and divinely inserted the prophet into a world just like ours – with struggles, rebellion, fallen leadership and strife – for the purpose of undermining the work of the devil. As we kick off our new series this Sunday, we will look at the foundation set by his mentor, Elijah, and the impact of that relationship on him. We will also realize that the call on the life of Elisha to be God’s inside man is the very call on each of us today.

Our mission statement as a church is “Simply Responding to Jesus.” Have you ever asked yourself what that actually looks like? This Wednesday we will be considering some of Jesus’ disciples and what it looked like in their lives. Don’t miss this thought-provoking message that is sure to shed some insights into how we can best accomplish our mission of simply responding to Jesus in our lives!

The last prayer Jesus ever prayed before He went to the cross was for unity among all of his followers. We see and experience the devastating effects of disunity everywhere – in our personal relationships, in our country, and in our world. But when we understand how to be personally united with Jesus and live in unity with the family of faith, the impact on our relationships, our cities, and our world will be truly amazing. This message will give you the keys to understanding and applying the power of unity in your life.

Moses wants to make sure that the next generation of Israel embraces the importance of God's commandments, and especially the "Big Ten," that were written by the very finger of the Lord Himself. These instructions hold a unique place in the life of God's people - both then and now. This refresher course was more than just important; it was vital to their survival in the Promised Land. Join us for Part 5 of this message.

Every January, our family of faith likes to take a moment to look back at the journey we've taken over the past year. Gleaning from where we have been and what we've learned in 2015 gives us a greater understanding of where God is taking us in the upcoming year. 2016 promises to be a year of going higher, deeper, and wider as a church family, as we shine for Jesus in our homes, our community, and the world. As you watch this message, God will surely speak to you about your part in His greater plan for the world in 2016.