Have you ever felt like your mistakes define you? Like shame has too strong a grip?

In this powerful message, Austin Garrett continues our Easter People series by walking through the life of Peter—one of Jesus’ closest followers who knew both the highs of bold faith and the crushing lows of failure and regret. Yet, after Jesus’ resurrection, Peter learned a life-changing truth: shame has no hold on him anymore—and the same is true for us today.

Through Peter’s story, we discover three powerful responses we can live out because of the resurrection:

• Get out of the boat and run to Jesus
  

• Love Him to the max
  

• Follow Him to the end
  

Because Jesus is alive, guilt and shame no longer have the final word. Forgiveness, freedom, and purpose await anyone who will run to Him.

✨ “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1)

You don’t have to stay stuck in guilt. You are invited to live a life of freedom and follow Jesus boldly—just like Peter.

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When doubt clouds your faith, how will you respond?

In this message from our Easter People series, Adam Woods shares the story of Thomas—often remembered as “Doubting Thomas”—and shows us how encountering the resurrected Jesus transformed his doubt into bold devotion.

We all wrestle with questions, uncertainties, and struggles of faith. But just like Thomas, we’re not stuck where we start. Jesus meets us right where we are—offering His presence, His proof, and His peace—and invites us to move from disbelief to deep, life-changing faith.

Through Thomas’ journey, we learn four powerful steps to build greater maturity:

• Talk About Jesus

• Take It Easy On Those Who Doubt

• Testify With Words and Actions

• Trust His Word
  

Even when we can’t see, we can still believe—and in believing, find life in His name.

✨ “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29)

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What happens when Jesus calls your name? In this powerful kickoff to our Easter People series, Adam Woods, Associate Minister at The Crossing, walks us through Mary Magdalene’s unforgettable moment at the empty tomb on Resurrection Sunday.

She came broken, confused, and grieving…

But everything changed when she heard one word: “Mary.”

🕊️ In This Message, You’ll Discover:

• The power of recognizing Jesus’ voice in the middle of pain

• Why Sunday is more than a weekend day—it’s Resurrection Day

• How familiarity with Jesus through His Word helps us hear Him clearly

• The joy of being called by name and commissioned to share the Gospel

• How you can be a witness to the greatest news in history

🎯 Whether you’re new to faith or you’ve walked with Jesus for years, Mary’s story reminds us that when we listen for His voice—Jesus meets us personally and transforms us completely.

👂 He’s still calling names today. Are you listening?

📅 Join us every week of the Easter People series as we meet others who encountered the risen Christ and see how their stories can shape ours.

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In the final message of our BUILD series, Adam Woods wraps it all up with a powerful and personal call to action: If we’re going to BUILD greater maturity and better facilities for God’s glory, the Church must be HUGD.

Yep, HUGD. It’s not a typo—it’s a helpful acronym to remember four core truths about what it means to be the body of Christ:

🙇 H – Humble

We’re not the center of the story—Jesus is. Paul reminds us to think of ourselves with sober judgment. Pride leads to a fall, but humility brings us together.

🤝 U – United

Though many, we are one body—diverse in gifts, backgrounds, and perspectives, yet beautifully unified by Jesus. Without humility, unity is impossible.

🎁 G – Gifted

Every one of us has been given “grace gifts” from God—not to hoard, but to use for the good of the Church and the mission of Jesus. Your gift matters. Your role matters.

🔥 D – Devoted

Transformation doesn’t happen by accident. Paul’s vision in Romans 12 calls us to be devoted to sincere love, joy, patience, prayer, hospitality, and humble service—even when it’s hard.

💭 So… are you HUGD?

Are you choosing humility? Living united with others? Using your gifts for the Kingdom? Living devoted to Jesus in every season?

This final sermon challenges each of us to ask these questions and take our next step—because the success of BUILD doesn’t just depend on plans and construction—it depends on us being the Church Jesus calls us to be.

💡 Ready to take your next step?

Pray. Serve. Use your gifts. Commit to community.

And let’s BUILD a church that’s Humble, United, Gifted, and Devoted—together.

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 In Week 3 of our BUILD series, Adam Woods brings a powerful and creative message from Luke 5—where a paralyzed man is lowered through the roof to get to Jesus. But what if this moment in Capernaum… looks a lot like Sunday mornings at The Crossing?

Adam challenges us to see the connection we can’t unsee—the same kinds of people, the same kinds of moments, the same Jesus at work. The faithful, the skeptical, the paralyzed, the crowd, and even the curious—they’re all here. Just like they were that day in Capernaum.

💡 In This Message You’ll Discover:

• Why recognizing where your heart is each Sunday matters

• The importance of confession as the starting point for spiritual growth

• How we can join the faithful in bringing people to Jesus—no matter the obstacles

• The call to “wreck the roof”—removing barriers so others can meet Christ

• How BUILDing better facilities is about more than space—it’s about discipleship and transformation

🏡 This isn’t about building bigger for the sake of comfort. It’s about building better so that more people can encounter Jesus, be discipled, and grow into faithful followers who develop faithful followers.

🙌 Whether you’re all-in, on the fence, or just showing up, this message invites you to ask: “Who am I today?” And, more importantly, “What’s my next step toward Jesus?”

🔨 Let’s confess. Let’s remove obstacles. Let’s WRECK THE ROOF.

Let’s BUILD.

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In this message, Austin Garrett, Student Minister at The Crossing, unpacks what it means to BUILD Greater Maturity in our faith. Just like in life, there comes a time when we have to grow up spiritually—moving from spiritual milk to solid food, just as Hebrews 5 challenges us to do.

🚀 In This Sermon, You’ll Discover:

🔹 Why spiritual maturity is essential for every follower of Jesus

🔹 How to move beyond spiritual complacency and take your next step

🔹 The importance of CONNECTING, DEVELOPING, and SERVING

🔹 What we can learn from the early church in Acts about growing in faith

🔹 How your maturity impacts not just you—but others coming to know Jesus

💡 What’s Your Next Step?

*Are you connected? How’s your relationship with God and His people?

* Are you developing? Are you growing deeper in your faith daily?

* Are you serving? Your faith grows when you serve others in the name of Jesus.

🔥 100% Involvement Starts Now!

At The Crossing, we believe every follower of Jesus has a role in building greater maturity. Whether it’s serving at the Great Day of Service, joining a Life Group, or stepping into a new area of faith, the time to grow is now.

📖 “And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” - Acts 2:47

When we commit to growing in Christ, it impacts our lives and the lives of those around us.

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🚧 IT’S TIME TO BUILD! 🚧

God is moving in powerful ways at The Crossing! As we step into the next three years, we are following His lead with a new vision: BUILD.

💪 BUILD Greater Maturity – Deepening our faith, growing as devoted followers of Jesus, and equipping others to do the same.

🏗 BUILD Better Facilities – Expanding our space to make room for more lives to be transformed by the Gospel.

📖 Ephesians 4:12 – “To equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.”

Why BUILD?

✔️ Our church is growing, and we need more space to disciple and serve.

✔️ Our kids and students need room to learn, grow, and connect with Jesus.

✔️ Our community is searching, and we want to ensure there’s always room for one more.

🔥 How Can You Be Part of BUILD?

1️⃣ PRAY. Ask God how He wants you to participate.

2️⃣ ENGAGE. Step into serving, giving, and growing.

3️⃣ SHARE. Invite others to join us in this mission.

🛑 Will you take a moment to pray?

🙏 “Lord, provide success for Your Kingdom through BUILD. Show me how to participate in what You’re doing at The Crossing.”

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Prayer is not just something we do—it’s who we are as followers of Jesus. In this final message of our Lifeline: Connecting to God Through Prayer series, we explore Acts 12 and how the early church was marked by bold, persistent, and expectant prayer.

📖 Key Takeaways from This Sermon:

✔️ A Praying Church Prays. Prayer isn’t the last resort—it’s the first response. When the church in Acts faced a crisis, their immediate action was to pray earnestly to God. (Acts 12:5)

✔️ Prayer Produces Results. Even when we don’t see it, God is working. Peter was imprisoned, but through the prayers of the church, he was set free by an angel! (Acts 12:6-10)

✔️ Results Cause Reactions. Some rejoiced, others doubted, and some rejected the miracle. But the church kept praying and believing. (Acts 12:12-19)

✔️ Testimonies Need to Be Shared. Peter immediately told others what God had done. When God moves, we must share it! (Acts 12:17)

✔️ Prayer Changes Generations. The prayers of that early church still impact us today. Our prayers today will shape eternity.

🔥 Challenge:PRAY FOR ONE!

🙏 Who is one person in your life who needs Jesus?

🙏 Who is one person who needs freedom, hope, and salvation?

🙏 Will you commit to praying for one and inviting them to church—especially this Easter?

📖 Key Scripture:Acts 12:1-17

🙌 Application Challenge: Put the name of your ONE at the top of your prayer list. Pray daily for their heart to be open to Jesus.

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Have you ever struggled with prayerlessness? Do you wish you could pray more, pray better, and pray bigger prayers? In this message from our Lifeline: Connecting to God Through Prayer series, we dive into John 15:1-5 to discover that prayer is not just something we do—it’s our very identity as Jesus-followers.

🔹 Key Takeaways from this Sermon:

✔️ Prayerlessness is an identity issue. When we struggle in prayer, it’s often because we’ve forgotten who we are—we are branches, not the vine. Our job is to remain connected to Jesus.

✔️ Prayer is our lifeline. It’s how we abide in Christ, draw our strength from Him, and bear fruit in our lives.

✔️ Prayer is not about doing more, but about being with Jesus. It’s not a religious obligation; it’s about a relationship.

✔️ Big prayers come from abiding in Christ. When we remain in Him, our prayers grow in boldness, depth, and expectancy.

✔️ Seasons of struggle in prayer are normal. Instead of shame, they should serve as a signal—an opportunity to reconnect with the Vine.

📖 Key Scripture: John 15:1-5

🛠 Application Challenge: When you notice prayerlessness creeping in, let it remind you to check your connection to Jesus. Spend time with Him, listen, talk, and simply be a branch.

🔔 Let’s become a church that is not just filled with people who pray, but people who are prayers—where prayer is who we are, not just what we do.

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Prayer was at the center of Jesus’ life—Hislifeline to the Father. It wasn’t just a duty or ritual; it wasessential to who He was and what He did. In this message from ourLifeline: Connecting to God Through Prayer series, we look atLuke 11:1, where the disciples ask Jesus,“Lord, teach us to pray.”

What if prayer isn’t just something we do, but the way we livein relationship with God? In this message, we explore:

🔹How Jesus modeled a life of prayer

🔹The four essential approaches to prayer

🔹Why we should pray relationally, reverently, and for others before asking for our needs

🔹How prayer is more about connection with God than simply getting things from Him

📖Key Scriptures: Luke 3:21-22, Luke 5:16, Luke 6:12, Luke 9:18, Luke 11:1-4

🙏Main Challenge:Make time to pray. Start small. Schedule it in. Follow Jesus’ example and approach prayer with aheart of dependence, trust, and reverence.

📌Take the next step:

📝 Try journaling your prayers using Jesus’ template

⏳ Set aside15 minutes each day to pray and listen

🙌 Ask the Lord,“Teach me to pray.”

Let’s be a church that doesn’t just talk about prayer—but trulybecomes a people of prayer.

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