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Archived messages 2008
The Gifts of Christmas:
12-28-2008 The Gift of Purpose-Filled Living
The secret of purpose-filled living is helping people. [Isaiah 61:1-4]
Message by Matt Summers
12-21-2008 The Gift of God's Spirit
Because of Christmas we have access to the Spirit of God who inhabits, consumes, and empowers us to live for Jesus. [Mark 1:8]
Message by Matt Summers
12-14-2008 The Gift of No-Limit Giving
He never pretended that life would always be easy, but Jesus promised us life without limits. [1 Corinthians 1:3-9]
Message by Matt Summers
Dollars & Sense:
12-07-2008 Honor & Priorities
Do our financial practices honor God? They will if we learn to put our financial priorities in proper biblical order.
Message by Matt Summers
11-30-2008 Tithes, Offerings & God's Will
Our best effort to explain God’s will for every Christian when it comes to giving. [2 Corinthians 8-9]
Message by Matt Summers
11-23-2008 Jesus and His Money
What would Jesus do with His money? We’re not going to speculate based on our own values and viewpoints, we’re just going to talk about Jesus and His money by looking and His own words and actions as recorded in the pages of Scripture.
Message by Matt Summers
11-16-2008 Making Sense of Stewardship
Money management that honors God begins and ends with the principle of stewardship. [Matthew 6:19-24]
Message by Matt Summers
iFollow:
11-09-2008 iShare
Christ-followers understand that sharing their faith is the purpose of the Christian Life.
[Matthew 28:18-20,
Mark 16:15-16,
Acts 1:7-8]
Message by Matt Summers
11-02-2008 iFollow
Jesus invites us where we are, prepares us for greater things, and calls us to follow in His steps. [John 21:15-22]
Message by Matt Summers
10-26-2008 iSacrifice
An examination of what you have and are willing to give offers the clearest evidence of what you hold dear. [Matthew 19:16-26]
Message by Matt Summers
10-19-2008 iAccept
Following Jesus means more than just accepting Jesus as our Savior; we must accept His Lordship as well! [John 6:60-71]
Message by Matt Summers
10-12-2008 iLose
What are you willing to lose to find Jesus? [Matthew 10:34-39]
Message by Mike Strunga
10-05-2008 iCommit
Have you ever felt like you were just crying out to God for some kind of deliverance, but that God just wasn't listening? [Luke 9:57-62]
Message by Matt Summers
09-28-2008 iChange
Following Jesus means seeking, serving, and saving those who are spiritually sick - and being personally changed in the process. [Matthew 9:9-13]
Message by Matt Summers
09-21-2008 iFish
Following Jesus means listening to His voice, trusting Him as Lord, and living out our God-given purpose. [Luke 5:1-11]
Message by Matt Summers
Choose the Best:
09-14-2008 Choose the Best
Sometimes there is not a difference between good and bad, but we need to choose the best decision. [Luke 10:38-42]
Message by Matt Summers
When God Doesn't Listen:
09-07-2008 When God Doesn't Listen
Have you ever felt like you were just crying out to God for some kind of deliverance, but that God just wasn't listening?
Message by Matt Summers
Extending the Kingdom:
08-31-2008 Extending the Kingdom
How to grow and expand the Kingdom inside. [Matthew 13:31-33]
Message by Lance Hurley (guest speaker from CDEA)
Church? Big Deal!:
08-24-2008 Colorblind but not Colorless
We need to become like God, not looking at someone's outward appearance, but looking at their heart instead. [Acts 10]
Message by Matt Summers
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Church on Purpose:
01-20-2008 A Church on Purpose: 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
01-13-2008 A Church on Purpose: Part 2
Where do we find our true purpose?
Message by Matt Summers
01-06-2008 A Church on Purpose: Part 1
What do we hope to do at Crossroads? Why do we exist at Crossroads?
Message by Matt Summers
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