thecrossing.church (Audio)

Joy. Hope. Celebration. These are just a few thoughts that come to mind during Advent as we prepare our hearts for Christmas. And while yes, Jesus came to earth as a baby on Christmas, He is also the Eternal King. Join us as we unpack the significance of Jesus as the Eternal King, why the angels celebrated so joyously as they worshipped Him, and what it means for us that this Eternal King can be personally approached by each of us today. Speaker: Greg Holder

What is gratitude? Can we grow in our thankfulness and practice being aware of what we're grateful for? Join us as we explore the teachings of Paul and the power of thankfulness. Learn how to cultivate a heart of gratitude, even in challenging times, and experience the joy of God's blessings in Jesus. Speaker: Greg Holder

How are blessing and generosity related? How can our lives have impact and advance the Kingdom? Join us as we explore how being a blessing to others can transform your life and our community. We will unpack the teachings of Jesus on giving, trust, and the true meaning of generosity. We also look at the beatitudes and the importance of hospitality and financial stewardship. Spoiler alert: we are blessed to be a blessing. Speaker: Tim Bounds

What is a blessing? How can we be a blessing to others? Discover the profound insights on blessing and thanksgiving as we delve into the Bible, exploring how to experience and share blessings with those around us. We'll unpack the biblical significance of blessings, starting from Genesis, and how it sets the tone for a life of flourishing and thriving. Together, we'll embrace the call to love and serve others, even those who are different from us, and the importance of practicing hospitality in our daily lives. Speaker: Greg Holder

The Lord's Prayer has provided timeless wisdom for over 2000 years. As we wrap up this series, we consider how God's glory, above our own pride, ambitions, and desires, is what we should pursue.

Join us as we share stories of people being transformed over these last 8 weeks, how the power of prayer can still change our lives, and the importance of pursuing Jesus within the context of community. Speaker: Greg Holder

What is temptation and how do we resist the lure of sin in our lives? Join us as we discover profound insights from the Lord's Prayer and wisdom from scripture as we navigate life's trials. Explore the significance of admitting our weaknesses and the impact of embracing God's love and protection in our daily lives. Together we will find victory over evil and a life aligned with God's will. Speaker: Greg Holder

Discover the profound insights of the Lord's Prayer as we delve into the challenging phrase, 'forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors' from Matthew 6:12. We will unpack the true meaning of forgiveness, its impact on our mental and physical health, and the transformative power it holds. Join us as we explore how forgiveness can lead to a reduction in depression, anger, and cardiovascular disease while elevating hope. And, as always, this all points to the forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus. Speaker: Greg Holder

Our relationship with God begins with intimacy. Direct access to Him. But that kind of intimacy requires forgiveness, both forgiveness that we receive from Him, and forgiveness that we extend to others in response. It's like having a debt that we could never repay being zeroed out, eliminated, completely removed from our record.

And our response can echo through our relationships as we extend that forgiveness to those near and far, addressing human brokenness and fostering unity. This is where true spiritual growth can flourish. Speaker: Greg Holder

What is "daily bread"? How can we trust God for what we need when it feels like we're lacking? What does the Bible say about anxious and worried about the future?

Join us as we explore what the Lord's Prayer says about God's daily provision, how it connects to God's faithfulness in the past, and what it means for our own daily practices today.

Let's grow together in our abilities to pray for the needs of others and to find space to rest and trust in God's provision. Speaker: Angela Beise

God sent His Son to save the world. It's the core message of Christianity found in John 3:16-17 and the implications impact individuals' lives even today. Join us as we explore how honest, heartfelt prayer connects us with God's will and His Kingdom, and how the Gospel of Jesus is still bringing hope and healing to this broken world. Speaker: Tim Bounds