thecrossing.church (Audio)

On the night before the cross, Jesus prayed for His first followers, and then He prayed for us. In this message from John 17, we explore Jesus’ prayer for unity and what it means to be one, just as the Father, Son, and Spirit are one. We take an honest look at how easily Christians can hurt and divide one another, and how that shapes what the world believes about Jesus. Jesus invites us into something far better: the dance of the Trinity, a relationship of love, joy, and grace that changes how we live together. Join us as we discover what real, resilient Christian community looks like in a lonely world. Speaker: Greg Holder

When trouble crashes into your life like a rogue wave out of nowhere, how do you hold on to faith? We explore John 16, as Jesus prepares His disciples for the cross with an honest promise: in this world you will have trouble, but take heart, because He has overcome the world. We explore how grief can turn to joy, why God’s joy becomes our strength, and what it looks like to bring raw, honest prayers to the Father who loves us. We encounter real hope for anyone facing loss, pain, or unanswered questions. Whether you’re walking through a hard season or helping someone who is, you’ll find encouragement to dare to believe that Jesus is enough. Speaker: Greg Holder

What does it look like to have a faith that lasts through every high and low of life? Join us as we walk through John 15 and Jesus’ surprising invitation to His followers: “I have called you friends.” Obedience to Jesus isn’t fear-based duty to a distant, demanding boss, but a loving response to a King who laid down His life for us and invites us into His inner circle. We’ll explore what it means to remain in God’s love, how the Holy Spirit grows real fruit in our lives, and how the story of the early church leader Polycarp shows us a faith worth imitating. Join us as we continue in our fall series, Words To Hang On To. Speaker: Ben Horseman

On the night before going to the cross, Jesus makes a promise to His followers: “I will not leave you as orphans.” We are in John 14 and explore who the Holy Spirit is, not a vague force or a "thing", but a real Person Jesus calls “another advocate” just like Himself. We look at what it means that the Spirit comforts, teaches, defends, and makes His home in us, even when the mystery stretches our understanding. If you’ve ever felt alone in your struggles, weighed down by guilt, or tired of keeping up appearances, this is an invitation to discover an advocate who is for you and closer than your next breath. Speaker: Greg Holder

When Jesus told his worried disciples "I am the way and the truth and the life," He was offering the greatest hope in the middle of fear and confusion. As we open John 14, we look honestly at one of the most debated claims in the Bible, including questions about tolerance, other religions, and whether it is fair for Jesus to be the only way to the Father. Along the way, we explore first-century wedding customs that point to Jesus' promise to prepare a place for us and come back for us. We also talk about what happens to people who have never heard of Jesus, and why we can trust God to be completely fair. Wherever you are, we invite you to keep asking questions and discover the grace, truth, and life Jesus offers. Speaker: Greg Holder

Who else is worthy of our worship, our trust, and our lives? We continue in the Gospel of John, stepping into the upper room just after Judas leaves and we hear Jesus say, "Now the Son of Man is glorified." We explore what that powerful title means, from the prophet Daniel's vision of the Ancient of Days to Jesus saying "I Am". At the cross, we see God's greatness and love on full display as Jesus, the exalted King, chooses to serve us and give His life as a ransom to set us free. Join us as we explore these profound truths. Speaker: Greg Holder

We go behind the scenes of Jesus' final night with his disciples, where love and betrayal sit at the same table. We watch Jesus wash the feet of every person in the room, including Judas, a friend who has decided to betray Jesus. We wrestle with an honest question many of us carry: what makes betrayal hurt so deeply, and how did Jesus face it so directly? We also look at the quiet moments of decision in our own lives, the places where sin crouches at the door and Jesus still invites us to turn back to Him. Whether you have followed Jesus for years or you are exploring faith for the first time, there is room for you here to meet Him and respond. Speaker: Greg Holder

Jesus. It's always Jesus. Join us for a big dose of vision as we trace the explosive growth of the early church through the book of Acts and see how the gospel spread like a chain reaction, one ordinary person inviting, loving, and pointing others toward Jesus. For thousands of years, the same Holy Spirit is still at work today. Wherever you are on your journey with Jesus, there is room here to keep asking questions, find real answers, and take your next step. God is not finished with us or this world. Speaker: Greg Holder

What do you do when life gets so heavy that you run out of words to pray? In this message we explore Romans 8 and discover that the Holy Spirit steps into our weakness, carrying our groans and sighs when we cannot find the words ourselves. We unpack a simple, practical way to pray through the Spirit using the word PRAYER as a guide, so prayer becomes less about performance and more about presence. Whether its through grief, disappointment, exhaustion, or seasons of doubt, God is never distant and you are never without a way to pray. Speaker: Jeanne Stevens

Shame is part of the human experience, and it quietly keeps us from drawing closer to God. We look at the difference between guilt that says "I did something wrong" and shame that whispers "there is something wrong with me." Walking through the stories of David, Adam, and Eve, we see how hiding our sin only deepens our shame, and how God keeps calling out to us, "Where are you?" The good news is that Jesus went to the cross not only for our sin but also for our shame, so that we can come into the light and be fully known and fully loved. If you have been believing that you are disqualified, this message is an invitation to leave your shame at the cross and step closer to the God who has never stopped calling you home. Speaker: Angela Beise