There is no name like the name of Jesus. Scripture reminds us that every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord! As we continue in our series of the Incarnation of Jesus, today’s passage reveals how the glory of Jesus is found in His humility. Though humility doesn’t come naturally for many of us, it’s the way of Christ. Jesus laid aside His rights, became obedient even to death, and revealed the very heart of God to us. When we follow His example and take on His mindset, we find that our lives can begin to reflect His. Join us today as we behold the beauty and power found in Jesus–the Name Above Every Name.
The invitation “come and see” shows up at three powerful moments in the gospels, and each one reveals something essential about who Jesus is and how He changes lives. Jesus first speaks these words to two who are hungry for truth. Later, a once-skeptical disciple uses the same phrase to draw someone else to the Messiah. And finally, a transformed Samaritan woman shares those words with her community after encountering the Savior who knew her story and offered her living hope. As we look at each moment, we’re invited to ask deeper questions: Have we personally experienced Jesus? Are we sharing His hope with a world searching for meaning? And do we believe He can transform our lives in the same way He transformed theirs? This message explores faith, evangelism, spiritual transformation, and what it truly means to encounter Jesus. Come and see what happens when we respond to His invitation.
As we begin our final teaching series in our Year of Legacy, it is important to remember that any legacy that a church has is completely dependent on the incarnation of Jesus. Without Jesus coming on a rescue mission, not only is there no church, there is no salvation, and there is no hope. But what joy we have in the incarnation of Jesus! The reality that God is with us and is for us changes everything.
Treasures on earth spoil and rust, but Jesus is the treasure of heaven, which never fades and always lasts. In this passage, Jesus gives us the principles behind the powerful practice of fasting and its benefits for the way in which we view and move through the world.
Worry–a word and feeling that we all are familiar with. Our minds begin to race through what-ifs and what-mays, and our hearts become anxious about tomorrow’s unknowns. Though worry is familiar, in Matthew 6:25-34 we see Jesus offers a different perspective and a better way of living. This is a life marked by trust instead of tension, faith instead of fear, and confidence in the One who holds it all together. In today’s Teaching of Jesus, we’ll explore His invitation to experience peace that isn’t tied to perfect circumstances. Join us as we discover the freedom of seeking God’s Kingdom first–and living beyond worry.
What if Jesus asked you to love the very people who’ve hurt you most? That’s exactly what He did. Following Jesus means choosing a love so radical it breaks the cycle of hate and mirrors the heart of God. It has often been said that Christianity is not a religion. Instead, it is a relationship that blossoms into an all-encompassing way of life. In every age and culture, following Jesus is a radical experience. He invites us and empowers us to transcend all of the whims and peculiarities of our day and age. Today’s message will focus us on one of Jesus’ most profound and challenging teachings.
In a world that never stops demanding more—more work, more approval, more performance—our souls grow weary. But Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11 is radical: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” This message explores what it means to truly follow Him, not just as believers in our heads, but as true disciples whose hearts, minds, and lives are being shaped into Christlikeness. We’ll discover that rest isn’t passive; it’s found in surrender, in walking with Jesus, and in embracing the rhythms of life He invites us into. The world exhausts, but Christ restores—and ALL are invited to lay their burdens down and find life that refreshes from the inside out.
“How shall we now live?” This is one of life’s biggest questions. In light of the finished work of Jesus, we must ask this question of ourselves. Following Jesus means that we allow Him to lead and direct our lives. We want to be about His Father’s business, just as He was. We desire to glorify God as He did. Jesus did not leave us in the dark about how we should live. He explained it to us simply in His “Great Commission.”
For most people who grew up outside of the church, their first exposure to the Bible was seeing someone hold up a sign with John 3:16 written on it. Almost anytime there is a large group of people together, someone brings a sign with the most famous Bible verse. But why is this verse so well-known? Because within this verse, Jesus explained something so beautiful, profound, and insightful that it has changed the course of human history. Let’s dig into possibly Jesus’ most famous teaching.
Is prayer optional or essential? In Matthew 6, Jesus answers an honest question from His disciples about a discipline practiced by every deeply-rooted believer: prayer. But He begins with an expectation, not a suggestion: “When you pray.” From where and how we pray, to the heart posture behind it, Jesus shows us that prayer is not just a ritual but a lifeline. As we walk through the Lord’s Prayer together, we’ll see how prayer can move from duty to d
Happy birthday Crossroads. We celebrate 50 years of ministry today. What the Lord has done! And what the Lord is doing! We cannot be more excited to celebrate all that Jesus is up to through the Crossroads family of faith. To both commemorate the Crossroads legacy and to continue our “Teachings of Jesus” series, it seemed proper to focus on what Jesus said was the greatest commandment.
Life comes with many challenges. Because we live in a fallen world, we recognize that pain and suffering are inevitable. People hurt us, things go wrong, and sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by it all. In today’s passage, Jesus says it’s not a matter of if offense comes, but when. He also reveals what it means to be someone who forgives often, stays grounded in humility, and keeps showing up—even when it’s not easy or glamorous. Join us in today’s Teaching of Jesus which unpacks how to walk by faith, let go of offense, and trust God with the weight we were never meant to carry.
Jesus is a master teacher. There has never been a teacher in history who has had a greater impact than Jesus. One of His favorite ways to communicate was by using stories and metaphors. He would take the common, everyday situations of people’s lives and weave them into His teachings to help people understand the kingdom of God. This is on display in one Jesus’ most cherished metaphors: the invitation to be salt and light.
We often believe that an outward change of circumstances will propel us into happiness, so we chase after those external changes. While we may like the new reality once we arrive at our desired destination, we’re often left unfulfilled, and as a result, we continue on the treadmill of happiness-seeking. Yet, Jesus taught us that there is a place where true satisfaction is found, and once our deepest hungers are satisfied there, we naturally experience God’s abundant life.
In the beginning of the famous teaching that we call “The Sermon on the Mount,” Jesus speaks of the blessed person. Some Bible translations have rendered the word “blessed” as “happy,” as in, “Oh, how happy is the person who…” Wanting happiness is a very normal human desire. Almost no one seeks out unhappiness. But Jesus’ discussion of the happy person sounds crazy to our contemporary ideas and plans. Actually, it sounds downright insane. Yet, upon further reflection, we realize that Jesus, as always, is onto something that we know little about.
The apostle Paul writes his friends back in Philippi to encourage them in his present state which includes chains, prison cells, and guards! Not the greatest of days for Paul, he underscores that NOTHING can stop the Gospel and God’s plan in our lives. Even when things are dark and not exactly what we want, we have a choice to believe that God is still working and active. All He wants from us is to do the next right thing and to trust the process! He is always working. Even when we can’t see it, He's working. Let’s GOOOO!
Some friendships blossom under challenging circumstances. In instances where it might seem that issues would keep people apart, God is not limited by our usual distinctions. Jesus’ unique friendship with a religious leader named Nicodemus is a shining example of this. Jesus’ critics within the religious hierarchy of His day could have thwarted this friendship. But Jesus makes room for this religious leader’s questions and a friendship is born.
Are you living like a friend of Jesus—or merely a follower at a distance? Draw close. Receive His love. Reflect His friendship in a world that consistently promotes isolation and hyper-independence from God and others.
When Jesus sees people, He doesn’t see problems. Instead, He sees potential. Often, we may be astonished by the people Jesus calls. But as we see Him transform their lives, the reason they were chosen begins to make sense. This is true of a woman we know as Mary Magdalene. While her initial encounter with Jesus was a miraculous deliverance, Mary blossomed into one of Jesus’ most cherished friends.
In Luke 19:1-10, we meet Zacchaeus, a man seen as a manipulator and traitor by his community, but seen differently by Jesus. Where others saw someone worth rejecting, Jesus saw a heart worth saving. This story reminds us that a friendship with Jesus isn't based on reputation or performance, but on grace and transformation. Our Savior doesn’t just tolerate people, He pursues them with a boundary-breaking love. Join us as we discover a Friend who draws near when others walk away and sees your heart when others see your past.