In the final message of our Essentials series, Student Minister Austin Garrett unpacks what it truly means to follow Jesus.

Many people are fans of Jesus—they know His name, attend church, and even cheer from the sidelines—but Jesus calls us to be more than fans. He calls us to be followers. In Mark 8:34, He says, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”

Following Jesus means making three bold commitments:

✅ I will follow Jesus wherever He leads.

✅ I will follow Jesus whenever He calls.

✅ I will follow Jesus whatever it costs.

This message challenges us to move beyond surface-level faith and embrace full obedience, surrender, and devotion to Christ. Because following Jesus may cost us something, but it leads to abundant life that is worth everything.

📖 Scripture References: Mark 8:34–38, Luke 9:57–62

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Prayer is more than words—it is FaceTime with God. In this message from our Essentials series, Mark Magee teaches that one of the most vital parts of following Jesus is seeking His face daily in prayer.

Just like FaceTime keeps us connected to loved ones, prayer keeps us connected to the Lord. Through the example of Jesus in Mark 1:35 and the story of Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46–52, we discover that prayer is both a personal discipline and an active pursuit of God’s presence and will.

In this sermon you’ll learn:

• Why prayer is an essential part of discipleship

• How Jesus modeled FaceTime with His Father

• Keys to prioritizing prayer and eliminating distractions

• The difference between seeking God’s hand and seeking His face

• How time with the Lord shapes who we are and transforms us

Scripture References:

• Mark 10:46–52

• Mark 1:35–39

• 2 Chronicles 7:14

• Psalm 27:8

• Hebrews 12:2

Prayer is not just about requests. It is about presence, connection, and transformation. Fix your eyes on Jesus and make FaceTime with the Lord an essential part of your daily walk.

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Discover what real faith looks like and why “fake faith” doesn’t cut it.

In this powerful sermon from the Essentials series, Mark Magee explores the story of the desperate father and the disciples in Mark 9:14–29 to reveal three levels of faith:

• Faith by Association – When closeness to Jesus alone isn’t enough.

• Faith of Desperation – A plea filled with uncertainty: “I believe; help my unbelief!”

• Faith of Submission – True trust woven into prayer and obedient action.

Real faith is more than words, feelings, or ideas—it’s active trust leading to obedience. Learn practical steps to move from shallow faith to a faith that changes everything.

Key Scripture: Mark 9:14–29

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When the disciples faced a furious storm on the Sea of Galilee, fear gripped their hearts. But after Jesus calmed the wind and the waves with just two words, they found themselves in an even greater fear — awe and reverence before the One who commands creation.

In this first message of our Essentials series, Mark Magee unpacks why the fear of the Lord is not something to avoid but something every follower of Jesus must embrace. Discover how living in awe of God brings wisdom, strength, protection, abundant life, contentment, health, and intimacy with Him.

If you’ve lost your sense of awe, it’s time to get it back. Join us as we learn to live with the kind of holy reverence that transforms everything.

📖 Scripture: Mark 4:35–41

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For eight weeks, we’ve gathered around TABLES—places where Jesus sat, taught, healed, welcomed, challenged, and called. From Levi’s house to Zacchaeus’, from hillside meals to the Last Supper, every table revealed something new about Jesus’ mission and our calling.

This message marks the final table—A Table of Sending. It’s not just the end of a series—it’s a beginning.

📖 In Acts 1:1–9, Jesus gathers with His followers one last time—not to feed their stomachs, but to fill their hearts with purpose. He sends them (and us) out with a mission:

👉 To be His witnesses in Jerusalem (our home),

👉 In Judea & Samaria (the familiar and the uncomfortable),

👉 And to the ends of the earth (even the hardest-to-reach places).

In this unique three-part sermon:

🕊️ Adam Woods reminds us we are sent with power through the Holy Spirit to witness in our everyday places—our Jerusalem.

🌍 Caden Hauser challenges us to cross cultural and relational boundaries—to enter our Judea and Samaria with love and boldness, knowing that eternity is at stake.

🌎 Carter Snyder casts a vision for the global Gospel call—to go beyond comfort and carry the message to the ends of the earth, anchored by the Spirit and the church.

This message isn’t just for interns. It’s for every believer who has ever sat at the Lord’s table and now hears His words:

“You will be My witnesses.”

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💬 Ready to be sent?

Reflect on your Jerusalem. Pray over your Samaria. Say “yes” to the ends of the earth.

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Why do we remember? And how does remembering Jesus change who we are?

In this powerful message from our TABLES series, Preaching Intern Caden Hauser invites us to sit at the Table of Remembrance, where Jesus transformed the traditional Passover meal into something eternal. In Luke 22, Jesus doesn’t just invite His disciples to remember what God has done—He points them toward what He is about to do: offer His body and blood as the ultimate sacrifice for all humanity.

As Caden walks through the Last Supper, you’ll be reminded that:

• Jesus’ death wasn’t just a moment in history—it’s the anchor of our identity.

• Communion isn’t just a ritual—it’s a moment to center our hearts on the gospel.

• God designed us to remember, not just with our minds, but with our souls.

This sermon will help you see the power of why we remember, what Jesus really did, and how it reshapes our lives today. Caden also brings personal reflection, stories from his own life, and insights from neuroscience, history, and the Gospel to remind us that:

• The cross is not just an event—it’s a legacy.

•  The resurrection is not just a hope—it’s our present reality.

• When we lose sight of Jesus, we lose our way—but remembering roots us again.

Scripture: Luke 22:14–20

Reflect. Recenter. Remember.

Come to the table—because what Jesus did changes everything.

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What happens when Jesus sees you—not as you are, but as you could be?

In this powerful sermon from The Crossing’s Tables series, Preaching Intern Carter Snyder walks us through Luke 19 and the story of Zacchaeus, reminding us that reconciliation begins with being seen and followed by taking action.

Whether you’re carrying the weight of regret, wrestling with broken relationships, or wondering if change is even possible—this message declares the truth:

• Jesus sees you.

• Jesus wants you.

• And Jesus calls you to be reconciled.

Around Zacchaeus’ table, reputations were shattered, hearts were softened, and lives were changed. Carter reminds us that reconciliation is not just forgiveness—it’s the restoration of things to how God intends them to be. It’s not passive—it’s urgent, transformative, and deeply personal.

Highlights from the message:

• “Reconciliation is bringing things to the way God intends them to be.”

• “We must stop seeing people from a worldly point of view and start seeing them as God sees them.”

• “Jesus sees you, knows you, and still chooses you.”

• “We are called to the ministry of reconciliation—to be agents of God’s healing in a broken world.”
  

📖 Scripture: Luke 19:1–10, 2 Corinthians 5

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We know the story of the Prodigal Son—but what if we’ve missed something essential?

In this powerful and heartfelt retelling, Student Ministry Intern Luke Wilkins shares the parable from a new point of view: the older brother. Through storytelling, raw emotion, and a fresh perspective, Luke invites us to wrestle with the deep truth at the center of Jesus’ story:

You can’t earn the Father’s love.

Whether you’ve wandered far from God or stayed close but grown bitter in your striving, this message reminds us:

• The Father sees you.

• The Father loves you.

• And the table is still set for you to come home.
  

💬 “I was just as lost as my brother… I didn’t understand my Dad’s love, because I was trying to earn it.”

📖 From Luke 15, this message challenges us to stop striving and start receiving—because God’s love isn’t a reward for performance, it’s a gift for the lost and the found alike.

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What if the table Jesus sets for you was never meant for just you?

In this compelling message from Luke 14, Summer Intern Noah Pettyjohn shares the heart of Jesus’ invitation: Come to the table—and bring someone with you.

Drawing from the parable of the Great Banquet, Noah unpacks:

• The open invitation Jesus extends to everyone—regardless of status or past

• The excuses we make that keep us from accepting His invite

• The responsibility we have to invite others to join us around the table

With humor (Star Wars cakes, anyone?), biblical insight, and a clear challenge, this message reminds us that the table Jesus prepares is full of grace, truth, and purpose—and it’s not complete until it’s filled with others.

🙌 You’ll walk away encouraged to:

• Stop making excuses and accept the invitation

• Be bold and extend the invitation to your “one”

• See every table—dinner tables, coffee tables, and communion tables—as a place where Jesus meets people and changes lives
  

💡 “Jesus invites us to the table—not just to sit, but to bring someone with us.”

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Not every table conversation is full of laughter. Sometimes, sitting at the table means hearing hard truths—and that’s exactly where we find Jesus in Luke 11.

In this Family Fusion Sunday message, Student Minister Austin Garrett explores what happens when Jesus accepts a dinner invitation from a Pharisee—and immediately turns the meal into a Table of Correction. With wit, personal stories, and solid biblical insight, Austin reminds us that correction isn’t condemnation—it’s love in action.

✝️ At this table, Jesus:

• Confronts hypocrisy and legalism

• Warns against pride and self-righteousness

• Invites us all to receive correction for our good

From peanut butter knives to Proverbs 10:17, Austin brings clarity and conviction to a challenging text—offering practical takeaways for every age and stage of life.

🙌 Whether you’re a student, a parent, or somewhere in between, this message will help you:

• Learn to sit in correction rather than resist it

• Respond with humility, not defensiveness

• See correction as a gift that leads to the good life Jesus wants for us

💡 “Correction is not punishment—it’s the path to peace, purpose, and life in Christ.”

🎥 Watch now to find out what happens when Jesus pulls up a chair and lovingly says, “Woe to you…”

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