crossroads

about heaven, earth and the journey in between

/‘Ch-rist-ian’ ese/: Peace 10/08/2024

/‘Ch-rist-ian’ ese/: Peace eirēnē: in Greek, probably from a primary verb meaning “to join.” Peace; by implication, prosperity, - one, quietness, rest, + set at one again Shalom: in Hebrew, complete or wholeness John 14:23-27 Christian “peace” does not mean: Peace of circumstances The “peace” Christ offers is: Peace with God Peace with God offers inner peace Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/33371032

/‘Ch-rist-ian’ ese/: Christian 10/02/2024

/‘Ch-rist-ian’ ese/: Christian ts 11:25-26 A Christian is not: Just someone who believes in God Just someone who practices a religion Just someone who calls themselves one A Christian is: Someone who has given their life to Christ. Mark 8:35 Someone who loves in Jesus’ name John 13:34-35 Someone who’s on THE way Romans 7:15,18-19 Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/33293602

/‘Ch-rist-ian’ ese/: Worship 09/27/2024

/‘Ch-rist-ian’ ese/: Worship Isaiah 29:13 John 4:21-24 respectful devotion: loving, honoring, and obeying someone who deserves our highest regard Worship (In a nutshell): Acknowledging God as God That means: ANYTHING can be worship "Worship" should demonstrate itself: In the way we interact with the world In our marriages In our parenting In our private time Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/33181452

/‘Ch-rist-ian’ ese/: Holy 09/08/2024

/‘Ch-rist-ian’ ese/: Holy Holy: “Set apart.” Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose; sacred. Deuteronomy 7:6 Leviticus 11:42 How should our lives be set apart? How do we live out being holy? Holy Input Holy output Holy time Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/32963667

Communion Sunday 09/03/2024

Communion Sunday Matthew 26:17-19, 26-30 We believe that communion is one of the two sacraments that we partake of in the church (the other being baptism). When we take communion often, it’s possible that we can lose sight of what it really means as we numbly follow our traditions. But if we take the time to understand the magnitude of what we’re doing when we take communion, it can change our perspective entirely. Communion is about: Intimacy Intent Inertia Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/32872157

"Don't Quote Me On That: "Train up a child" 08/26/2024

"Don't Quote Me On That: "Train up a child" Proverbs 22:6 Proverbs 1:1-7 tells us that all the proverbs make up a collection of wise sayings, not promises from God. Proverbs 22 doesn’t guarantee that our children won’t depart from God when they grow older. So what’s the point of training them up in the Lord? Promises? Discipleship Worship Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/32603092

Don't Quote Me On That: "I know the plans I have for you" 08/23/2024

Don't Quote Me On That: "I know the plans I have for you" Jeremiah 29:1-14 The Bible is a revelation of God. It’s not just a retelling of history, it’s a way for us to know who God is. When we read a passage like this, it brings up several questions. Question #1: Can we quote it? Question #2: Does God want me to be rich? Question #3: When does it happen? Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/32584282

Don't Quote Me On That: "Money is the root of all evil" 08/20/2024

Don't Quote Me On That: "Money is the root of all evil" 1 Timothy 6:2-10 Money represents “congealed life.” We use it to get the things that we want. We don’t want to give it away, because it means we don’t get the thing we were saving up for… that little bit of extra that we were looking forward to. God wants to protect us from our money because he knows how it can ruin us when we love it so much we can’t let it go. If you’re going to quote a verse, know the actual verse. Know its context Know its love Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/32569037

Don't Quote Me On That: I can do all things 08/18/2024

Don't Quote Me On That: I can do all things Philippians 4:13 When we look at the context of the verse, we start to see exactly what “all things” really refers to. What is this oft misquoted verse really about: It’s about contentment, not accomplishment. It’s as much for God as for you It teaches us humility, not hubris. Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/32629312

Don't Quote Me On That: "In All Your Ways" 08/17/2024

Don't Quote Me On That: "In All Your Ways" Proverbs 16:3 When we give everything over to the Lord, he will direct the way we can glorify him and serve him. His plans might lead you to the destination you want, but oftentimes his plans lead us in a completely different direction than we think we should go. So why do we read this wrong?: We read what we want it to say. We suffer from “main character syndrome.” Christianity is way more appealing with God is a genie. We say to Jesus, “Follow me.” But Jesus says, “No, follow me.” Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/32554162

Don't Quote Me On That: "Where two or three are gathered" 08/14/2024

Don't Quote Me On That: "Where two or three are gathered" Matthew 18:12-35 We like to read this passage and think that if we gather with some friends and all want the same thing, God will grant it. That’s not necessarily untrue, but that’s not what this passage is saying. God is not a genie. Neither does this passage mean that God will only join us when we gather with others. He’s always with those who seek him. So what is this passage about? Reconciliation Authority Protection Forgiveness /episode/index/show/michael1/id/32534617

Don't Quote Me On That: God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle 08/11/2024

Don't Quote Me On That: God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle 1 Corinthians 10:13 People like to say this as an encouragement when we’re going through a rough time. This matters because: It isn’t true It can undermine faith The Bible doesn’t say that This passage is encouraging. We CAN resist any temptation. Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/32534527

Don't Quote Me On That: Don't Judge Me 08/05/2024

Don't Quote Me On That: Don't Judge Me Luke 6:37-42 We often think we can get away with doing whatever we want because the Bible says we're not supposed to judge one another. But we're abusing that idea when we use it that way. So what does this really mean? Don’t condemn others Judge yourself fIrst Hold each other accountable Accountability 101: Check your heart Seek wise counsel Have clear vision /episode/index/show/michael1/id/32436502

American Politics for Christians 06/09/2024

American Politics for Christians The currently charged political climate in which we live can make it difficult to live out lives focused on Jesus. But the reality is, if we are citizens of the kingdom of heaven, then we can't allow conservative or progressive issues hijack our allegience. As Christians, we're called to navigate and engage politics and people in a completely different way from the world around us. Where is your allegiance? Who can you love? How do you live it out? Apologize Give forgiveness Engage face to face Know your emotions Listen more than you speak Understand the impact Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/31672192

Actions of the Church: Prayer 06/01/2024

Actions of the Church: Prayer Acts 4:23-31 Do you only pray when you’re in trouble or going through difficult challenges? Or do you pray like the disciples for boldness to continue living for God despite their circumstances. What set these disciples apart from many Christian’s today? They prayed They prayed for what God wanted. They prayed themselves into positions they’d have to pray to get out of. Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/31489462

Actions of the Church: Service 05/29/2024

Actions of the Church: Service Acts 6:1-4 Even the most menial task requires people to be fully devoted to Christ. That’s what undergirded the entire movement. So how did the early church operate:: They served They served (according to gifting, calling, & need) Devotion to God was part of the requirement Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/31473407

Actions of the Church: Fellowship 05/26/2024

Actions of the Church: Fellowship Acts 2:42-47 Fellowship wasn’t just an extra thing for the early church, it was foundational to living a Christ-like life equal to the apostles teaching. Fellowship was was something they were devoted to. So what did this look like for them? They got together Fellowship was part of their religion Their faith community was their primary community Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/31473362

Actions of the Church: Share 05/22/2024

Actions of the Church: Share If giving doesn’t hurt a little, you’re not really giving, you’re just getting rid of your junk. Deuteronomy 15:7-11 Psalm 112:5,9 1 John 3:16-18 Matthew 25:34-40 Acts 2:42-45 Acts 4:33-35 Acts 3:1-8 There are a few lessons we can learn from the numerous passages about giving we seen in scripture. Generosity is a state of the heart Generosity is also worship Generosity is faith Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/31412482

Actions of the Church: Care 04/16/2024

Actions of the Church: Care Acts 2:42-45 Whether it was the sick, the dying, the poor, widows and orphans, the early church was one of the few institutions that cared for those who couldn’t care for themselves. How do we reflect that tradition today? What made the first disciples in the early church unique from the world around them? They cared. Do you care? They put action to their cares. Do we do anything significant for the people we’re supposed to care about? They sacrificed. What are we willing to sacrifice to put actions to our cares? Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/30841993

Actions of the Church: Testify 04/09/2024

Actions of the Church: Testify Acts 2:1-41 Our testimony can have the same impact and the same power if we share it. Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/30742248

Easter 2024 04/02/2024

Easter 2024 Mark 16:1-8 The women at the tomb represent each one of us in a different way. They were afraid when they were met by an angel upon their arrival to the empty tomb. It’s okay to be afraid (even when it’s about Jesus). Luke 24:13-16 Jesus is there (even when you can’t see him). Luke 24:17-18 Jesus knows (even when you don’t think he does). Luke 24:19-31 One day your eyes will be open (even if you can’t imagine it). Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/30635583

Villains: ??? 03/26/2024

Villains: ??? Mark 11:1-11 The story of Jesus coming into Jerusalem occurs in all four gospels. But there’s no clear villain in the story itself… unless you zoom out and look at the implications of this moment. And then the villain of the triumphal entry could be you if: You keep quiet You don’t let yourself be moved You don’t trust Jesus to be Jesus Your expectations get in the way You will not lay it down Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/30544148

Villains: Pilate 03/18/2024

Villains: Pilate Matthew 27:11-26 Mark 15:15 Luke 23:4 John 19:12 Pilate is perhaps the most tragic villain of Easter. He could see Jesus was innocent and didn’t want to go along with the religious leaders’ calls to put him to death. Yet, ultimately he gave in. So how did Pilate end up sentencing the messiah to be crucified? He ignored his convictions. He didn’t listen to good advice. He gave up on doing what was right. He let his fear make the decision. He preferred his own peace. He thought he could justify himself. Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/30415148

Villains: Peter 03/11/2024

Villains: Peter Where are the chinks in Peter’s armor? What weaknesses does Peter have that turn him, in a way, into a villain in the Easter story? And how can we learn from his errors? Mark 8:27-33 God’s concerns vs. human concerns - What’s more important to us? Mark 14:27-31 Thinking you’re better than you are. Mark 14:32-38 Unfaithful in the little things. Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/30315108

Villains: The Pharisees 03/08/2024

Villains: The Pharisees Mark 3:1-6 Jesus disagreed with them Jesus humiliated them Jesus threatened their status quo Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/30285513

Villains: The Dark Side 02/27/2024

Villains: The Dark Side Mark 3:1-6 It exists It exists in you The enemy wants to use it You can either fight it or feed it Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/30128598

Love: Jacob and Rachel 02/19/2024

Love: Jacob and Rachel Genesis 27:41-45 Genesis 29:14-30 Love commits Love costs Love proves “Love” teaches Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/30007843

Love: 1 Corinthians 13 02/13/2024

Love: 1 Corinthians 13 What is love? Love… is patient Love is kind It does not envy It does not boast It is not proud It does not dishonor others It is not self-seeking It is not easily angered It keeps no record of wrongs Love does not delight in evil… …but rejoices with the truth It always protects always trusts always hopes always perseveres Love never fails Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/29927378

Best Year Ever: Become A Master - Part 2 01/23/2024

Best Year Ever: Become A Master - Part 2 Genesis 4:1-7 Master your irritations Master your reactions Master your words Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/29607023

Characters of Christmas: You 01/09/2024

Characters of Christmas: You Matthew 2:11 What did the Christmas characters give to God Their attention Their patience Their faith Their voice Repentance Crossroads – about heaven, earth, and the journey in between. Connect with us Website: YouTube: Facebook: /episode/index/show/michael1/id/29399803

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