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Church? Big Deal!:

08-17-2008   Campus Ministry at NIU
Brian's campus ministry at NIU is one of the ministries that Crossroads supports. [Acts 13:1-3]
Message by Brian Wagner (guest speaker from NIU)
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08-10-2008   We're Just a Bunch of Hypocrites
The Church should be a place where the grace of God compels us to preach Christ, promote friendship, and participate in serving one another. [Acts 2:42-47]
Message by Matt Summers
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08-03-2008   We're Just a Bunch of People
In a world where the word 'church' has so many stereotypes, we are just a bunch of people. [Acts 2:42-47]
Message by Mike Strunga
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07-27-2008   The Culture-Changing Church
As Christians we're not supposed to just sit around, we're supposed to be culture changers! [Acts 1:8-11]
Message by Matt Summers
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Back to the Future:

07-20-2008   Mid-year Update
See what the plans are for the future of Crossroads, and how you can help out.
Message by Matt Summers
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The Shepherd:

07-13-2008   The Shepherd...Spoil's?
When we become a community full of contributors rather than a corporation full of consumers, then we begin to walk in footsteps of our great Shepherd. [Psalm 23:5-6]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.7)MB Listen Now (21:21)

07-06-2008   The Shepherd Protects
God never promises to keep us away from the valleys of life, but instead promises to guide us through them, to Him. [Psalm 23:4]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.6)MB Listen Now (21:16)

06-29-2008   The Shepherd Restores
The Shepherd's mission in this world is simple: Search and Restore! [Psalm 23:3]
Message by Matt Summers
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06-22-2008   The Shepherd's Provision
What does it really mean when we say "The Lord is my Shepherd?" [Psalm 23:1-2]
Message by Matt Summers
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Almost Famous Families:

06-15-2008   Excellence in Fatherhood: The Story of Abraham and Isaac
In Abraham we see an image of excellence in fatherhood - at least with his son Isaac.
[Genesis 21-24]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 8.2)MB Listen Now (22:52)

06-08-2008   Forbidden Love: The Story of David and Bathsheba
If you want to find an example of what not to do in your marriage, then take a look at David and Bathsheba. [2 Samuel 11]
Message by Matt Summers
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06-01-2008   In the Valley with Ruth and Naomi
As Naomi and Ruth walked through the valley of the shadow of death, they learned the value of family and faith as they leaned on each other and God. [Ruth 1]
Message by Matt Summers
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05-25-2008   The Uncertain Fate of Noah and His Family
Noah and his family were exceptional people who lived their lives for God like few others in ancient days. [Genesis 6-9]
Message by Matt Summers
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05-18-2008   Adam and Eve: A Tragic Marriage
Adam and Eve exchanged authentic Paradise for a moment of selfish indulgence and their family suffered a blow that only God could heal. [Genesis 1-4]
Message by Matt Summers
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05-11-2008   An Amazing Mom: The Story of Hannah
Hannah was an amazing mom because of her unrelenting faith in God and her unswerving dedication to raising godly children. [1 Samuel 1-2]
Message by Matt Summers
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A Faith that Works:

05-04-2008   Prayer
Prayer is a powerful weapon in the spiritual arsenal that really does work.[James 5:13-16]
Message by Matt Summers
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04-27-2008   In a Prideful World
As Christians, we need to throw off pride and humble ourselves before God because we can't resist the devil on our own. [James 4:6-15]
Message by Mike Strunga
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04-20-2008   In a Vulgar World
Christians need to allow Jesus Christ to transform their mouths as well as their souls. [James 3:3-12]
Message by Matt Summers
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04-13-2008   In an Unfair World
Chistianity offers a workable solution to the very relevant problem of discrimination. [James 2:1-13]
Message by Matt Summers
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04-06-2008   In a Troubled World
Christianity is still a working, relevant Faith that provides hope in troubled times. [James 1:2-5]
Message by Matt Summers
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Something to Believe in:

03-30-2008   A Message from God
The Holy Bible is a book like none other which shoud be read like none other. [Hebrews 4:12]
Message by Matt Summers
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03-23-2008   A Resurrection
The resurrection of Jesus is still the best possible explanation for the empty tomb! [Luke 24:1-5]
Message by Matt Summers
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03-16-2008   A Savior
After examining all the evidence about Jesus, the most reasonable conclusion is that Jesus is in fact, the Son of God and the Savior of the world. [John 14:6]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.9MB Listen Now (22:00)

03-09-2008   A Creator
It is reasonable to believe in a Creator. But ultimately, belief requires more than logic and reason, it requires faith. [Genesis 1:1]
Message by Matt Summers
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Rediscover Joy:

03-02-2008   Rediscover Generosity
Discover the joy that can be found when giving to others. [Philippians 4:10-20]
Message by Mike Strunga
Right click to download (WMA) 9.9MB Listen Now (27:32)

02-24-2008   Rediscover Joy in Troubled Times
There is a way to discover joy even in the most troubled of times. [Philippians 4:4-8]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.9MB Listen Now (22:02)

02-17-2008   Rediscover Faith
It's better to be a faithful person than to be a religious person. [Philippians 3:1-9]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 8.1MB Listen Now (22:27)

02-10-2008   The Joy of Partnership
We can discover joy as we learn to develop healthy partnerships. [Philippians 2:1-4]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 6.9MB Listen Now (19:45)

02-03-2008   The Joy of Friendship
We all need good friends if we're going to live joyful lives - because friends bring us joy, help us grow, share our burdens, and improve our lives. [Philippians 1:3-8]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.7MB Listen Now (21:32)

A Church on Purpose:

01-20-2008   Part 3
Crossroad's mission stratagy to invest, invite, inspire, and involve will help people Live for, Love, Serve and Share Jesus Christ.
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.6MB Listen Now (21:07)

01-13-2008   Part 2
Where do we find our true purpose?
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.3MB Listen Now (20:10)

01-06-2008   Part 1
What do we hope to do at Crossroads? Why do we exist at Crossroads?
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 6.9MB Listen Now (19:16)

Approaching Christmas:

12-30-2007   Peaceful at Christmas
Finding spiritual peace in Jesus Christ. [Luke 2:14, 12:51]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.1MB Listen Now (19:51)

12-23-2007   Faithful at Christmas
Now is the perfect time to entrust your life to Jesus Christ. [Luke 1:26-38]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 8.5MB Listen Now (23:32)

12-16-2007   Generous at Christmas
There's just something about Christmas that inspires generosity! [Matthew 2:1-11]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.2MB Listen Now (20:28)

12-09-2007   Hungry for Christmas
Why are we Searching for Jesus? What are we Expecting to Find? Are we confusing our desires with our needs? [Luke 2:4-16]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 8.5MB Listen Now (23:38)

Mysterious Life:

12-02-2007   The Mysterious Life of Reflection
What would it look like to live in a world where we stopped judging people and instead tried to reflect and improve on one's own life? [Matthew 7:1-5]
Message by Mike Strunga
Right click to download (WMA) 9.6MB Listen Now (26:43)

11-18-2007   The Mysterious Life of Treasure
Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven. [Matthew 6:19-21]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 9.4MB Listen Now (26:07)

11-11-2007   The Mysterious Life of Secrecy
Practicing the Principle of Secrecy rather than Publicity. [Matthew 6:1-6]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 8.5MB Listen Now (23:38)

11-04-2007   The Mysterious Life of Mercy
Jesus challenges us to exercise Mercy not Justice. [Matthew 5:38-45]
Message by Matt Summers
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10-28-2007   The Mysterious Life of Influence
We are salt and light to the world around us. [Matthew 5:13-16]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.2MB Listen Now (19:51)

10-21-2007   The Mysterious Life of Blessing
Discovering true happiness in Jesus Christ. [Matthew 5:3-12]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.2MB Listen Now (20:08)

Slaying Your Dragons:

10-14-2007   Slaying Your Dragons
Surrendering to Jesus Christ: The Ultimate Dragon Slayer. [Revelation 5,19]
Message by Matt Summers
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10-07-2007   Slaying the Dragon of Evil
What is the foundation of evil and it's fate? [Revelation 16]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.6MB Listen Now (21:11)

09-30-2007   Slaying the Dragon of Disaster
What do we do when we find ourselves surrounded by disaster? [Revelation 8-9]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.9MB Listen Now (21:51)

09-23-2007   Slaying the Dragon of War
What happens next?...When is it going to happen? [Revelation 6-7]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 9.8MB Listen Now (27:23)

09-16-2007   Slaying the Dragon of Religion
Religion goes bad when its all about the rules, when it rejects the truth, when its all about money and when its all about sex. [Revelation 2-3]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 9.1MB Listen Now (26:21)

Life Lessons:

09-09-2007   Reaching Out
If we're going to make a positive difference in the Joliet community we're going to have to do some things differently at Crossroads Christian Church. [John 4]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 11.3MB Listen Now (31:27)

09-02-2007   The Strongest Weakness
God can use any situation and any person for His Glory. [2 Corinthians 12:7-10]
Message by Mike Strunga
Right click to download (WMA) 11.3MB Listen Now (31:27)

08-26-2007   God's Simple Remedy
God has a simple remedy for a problem we all experience. [Philippians 4:6-7]
Message by Lance Hurley (guest speaker from CDEA)
Right click to download (WMA) 11.6MB Listen Now (32:27)

Joshua:

08-19-2007   The Joshua Resolution
We Give God Everything or We Give God Nothing. [Joshua 24]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 7.2MB Listen Now (20:01)

08-05-2007   The Achan Assumption
Hidden Sins Hurt No One. [Joshua 4-8]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 9.8MB Listen Now (27:27)

07-29-2007   The Jordan Rule
Amazing Experiences are Proceeded by Amazing Actions. [Joshua 1-3]
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 8.0MB Listen Now (22:18)

Crossroads:

07-22-2007   Crossroads 3.0
VISION - The Future of Crossroads Christian Church Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 14.1MB Listen Now (39:20)

07-15-2007   Crossroads 2.0
DOCTRINE - Unique Convictions of Crossroads Christian Church
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 13.4MB Listen Now (37:24)

07-08-2007   Crossroads 1.0
DOGMA - Common Convitions of the Christian Church
Message by Matt Summers
Right click to download (WMA) 14.5MB Listen Now (40:30)

Words to Live by:

07-01-2007   Words to Live by
Choosing Servant-hood over Greatness.
[Mark 10:35-45]
Message by Matt Summers
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