thecrossing.church (Audio)

Did you know Jesus had best friends? Put differently, He had a trusted inner circle: Peter, James, and John. Jesus showed them up close that He is the healer and redeemer of lost causes, the transcendent and eternal Son of God, and the vulnerable and sacrificial lover of our souls.

Join us as we explore three stories about Jesus' inner circle and some practical insights on forming our own inner circles. We were never meant to do this life alone, so let's engage together as we pursue this hope-filled life with Jesus and each other. Speaker: Chris Nation and Judy West

Prayer is a two-person job that requires our participation and God's provision. Join us as pastor Jarrett Stevens from Soul City Church in Chicago unpacks the story of Joshua and the Israelites crossing the Jordan River as an example of how God moves upstream in our lives, but we have to step out in faith and follow His lead. He challenges us to get ready for God to do amazing things among us, and to move in the direction we are praying for. Discover how this posture plays out in the lives of others and how you can take this prayer posture on as well.

Speaker: Jarrett Stevens

Baptism weekend is one of our favorite times of the year! Hundreds of sons and daughters of Jesus are going public with their faith, proclaiming to the world that Jesus is their Savior. Join us as we tell stories of freedom and life transformation in anticipation of the Baptism Celebration later in the evening. Speaker: Greg Holder

How do you quench your spiritual thirst? Explore how Jesus offers living water to anyone who is thirsty for meaning, forgiveness, and joy. Join the conversation as we discover how Jesus reveals himself as the Messiah to a Samaritan woman who felt like an outsider and had many questions about faith. We'll unpack the longest private conversation recorded in the scriptures and how it can change your life today. This is a faith re-constructed: a faith that admits the struggles and doubts but can still end up new and fresh and up to the challenge.

Speaker: Greg Holder

How do you find truth and trust in a world that seems unsteady and unreliable? Here's the punchline: Jesus is not just the source of truth, but also of eternal life and hope. Join us as we share stories of people that encountered the love of God in relationships and became fully alive. Discover how to deal with your doubts and questions in a healthy and honest way, and how to hang on to Jesus as the one who has the words of eternal life. Let's continue exploring this Jesus, the source of trust and freedom. Speaker: Greg Holder, Chris Nation, and Ben Horseman

What is truth? Can you have your truth and I have my truth... or is truth dependent on something or someone else? Join the conversation as we unpack the truth about Jesus and the Bible. Explore the concept of truth and its importance in the lives of Christians. Learn about the evidence supporting the Bible's claims and the transformative power of its teachings. Let's take a step toward hope, freedom, and peace as we consider the teachings of Jesus and grace He offers to each of us. Speaker: Greg Holder

Do you struggle with trusting God in the midst of your doubts and fears? Is the next right step to fully dismantle and deconstruct your faith, or could there be a better way to engage these doubts? There is freedom and joy that God offers even in the midst of doubt. Join in as we kick off a new series, "A Faith Reconstructed" as we explore the story of Peter walking on water with Jesus. An adventure awaits as we consider the relationship that God offers to each and every one of us, even if doubts and storms swirl around us. Speaker: Greg Holder

How do we belong to Jesus and His church? What is sacrifice and what might we need to sacrifice to belong more deeply to one another? Jesus emptied himself of his divine status and privileges to become a servant and die on the cross for us, so we should pay attention to that example and be ready to love and serve one another sacrificially, as the body of Christ. Along the way, we may find ourselves less lonely and isolated, and more engaged in real human relationships, and being part of a church community. Speaker: Tim Bounds

An invitation, an offer, a reason to celebrate. Baptism is a symbol of forgiveness, identity, and new life in Christ. A life that has been changed by the grace of Jesus. This is an invitation to join the family of God and to share stories of redemption with a world that is looking for hope. Interested in being baptized at the Crossing? Visit thecrossing.church/baptism to learn more.

Speaker: Greg Holder

Who doesn't long for peace and belonging in life? What does it look like to be deeply and fully known? Discover how Jesus can calm the storms in your life and as he invites you to step out onto the waters with him. Learn how to build meaningful relationships with others in your personal and intimate spaces, and how a community of believers can play a big role in that. Hear from real people who have experienced the beauty and challenge of belonging, and how they have found their way into deep, meaningful relationships. Join the conversation and discover how you can experience the peace that Jesus offers in the most private of spaces. Speaker: Tim Bounds