Crossroads Community Church - Aurora Podcast

Sunday, April 28, 2024

From the Message Series: Inside Out

The Law Fulfilled

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:17-20; Hebrews 10:1; Galatians 3:24; Matthew 7:12

1. Jesus completes the Old Testament Scriptures.
2. Jesus validates the Old Testament Scriptures.
3. Kingdom citizens value all Scripture.
4. Kingdom citizens have an exceeding power.

Communion Today

Sunday, April 21, 2024

From the Message Series: Inside Out

Salt and Light

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:13-16

1. Jesus is taking us from the blessings of theKingdom to the responsibilities of the Kingdom.
2. Christians should be the most joyful people of all time!
3. Bland Christianity should be an oxymoron!

Sunday, April 14, 2024

From the Message Series: Inside Out

The Persecuted

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:10-12; 1 Peter 3:14-15

1. Kingdom citizens will be persecuted.

2. Kingdom citizens do not depend on cultural support.

3. Kingdom citizens experience righteous persecution.

4. Kingdom citizens defend the Truth.

5. Earthly persecution = eternal rewards.

Communion Today

Sunday, April 7, 2024

From the Message Series: Inside Out

Peacemakers

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:9

Authentic transformation happens in the heart and produces disciples of Christ.

Peacemakers are actively pursuing peace.

1. Experiencing His peace.

2. Proclaiming His peace.

3. Mediating His peace.

Communion Today

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Easter Sunday

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Luke 24:1-9

1. The Resurrection of Jesus provides evidence of the power to have life with God for all of eternity.

2. The Resurrection of Jesus provides evidence of the power to have life with God today.

Sunday, March 24, 2024

From the Message Series: Inside Out

Pure in Heart

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:8

1. The pursuit of purity and righteousness in every area of life – a single-minded devotion to God.

2. The heart is the totality of a person.

3. Do I have a single-minded devotion to Jesus?

4. To be pure in heart – you must have a new heart!

Communion Today

Sunday, March 17, 2024

From the Message Series: Inside Out

Mercy

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:7; Matthew 18:33; Luke 6:36; Hebrews 6:10

1. All humans need God’s mercy.

2. Kingdom citizens have been impacted by God’s mercy.

3. Kingdom citizens appreciate God’s mercy.

4. Kingdom citizens express God’s mercy.

Communion Today

Sunday, March 10, 2024

From the Message Series: Inside Out

Righteousness

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:6; Romans 5:17

1. Practical righteousness – living the Christian life according to the will of God as we grow in our faith and sanctification.

2. Apart from Jesus you can never be fully satisfied or filled.

3. Our hunger and thirst increase and intensify in the very act of being satisfied.

4. Lord – give me the desire to desire you!

Communion Today

Sunday, March 03, 2024

From the Message Series: Inside Out

The Meek

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:5

1. Biblical meekness conveys humility and gentleness – and yet strength at the same time.

2. We can taste the full inheritance of tomorrow by walking in victory today.

3. Authentic transformation happens in the heart and produces disciples of Christ.

Communion Today

Sunday, February 25, 2024

From the Message Series: Inside Out

Those Who Mourn

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Matthew 5:4

1. Our mourning opens us up to His unspeakable joy and comfort!

2. From the event of salvation we move to the process of sanctification.

3. As Christians, what grieves God should grieve us.

Sunday, February 18, 2024

From the Message Series: Inside Out

Poor in Spirit

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today’s Texts: Matthew 4:8-10, 4:17, 4:23, 5:1-3

1. Jesus is King in God’s Kingdom.

2. Kingdom citizens are marked by repentance.

3. Kingdom citizens are marked by transformation.

4. Citizenship is granted upon faith in King Jesus.

Communion Today

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Mission Sunday

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Matthew 25:31-40; Ephesians 2:8-10

1. Good works are evidence of a saving faith that comes from an authentic relationship with Jesus.

2. What we do for others we are doing for Jesus.

3. Christians do what Christians do in response to God’s grace.

4. Your generosity propels Share the Hope missions at Crossroads.

Sunday, February 4, 2024

From the message series: A Generous Heart

Contentment

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today’s Texts: 1 Timothy 6:6-19; 1 Timothy 4:7-8; Matthew 4:8-10

Generosity is a lifestyle of sharing – all we have –

as a demonstration of God’s love and a response to

God’s grace.

1. Contentment is found through the pursuit of godliness.

2. The desire for worldly riches is a trap of the enemy.

3. Our eternal investments will reap eternal rewards.

Communion Today

Sunday, January 28, 2024

From the message series: A Generous Heart

Generosity

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Leviticus 27:30-32; Malachi 3:8-10; Luke 11:42; 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

1. God is not the magic genie in the sky.

2. Our generosity is an obedience issue.

3. Giving becomes legalism without the heart.

4. Take a step – a first step or a next step.

Sunday, January 21, 2024

From the message series: A Generous Heart

Don’t Worry!

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today’s Texts: Matthew 6:24-34

1. One key to generosity is valuing the eternal over the temporal.

2. An eternal focus fosters an attitude of contentment.

3. Eternal priorities keep us aligned with God’s mission.

Communion Today

Sunday, January 14, 2024

From the message series: A Generous Heart

Investing

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Matthew 6:19-24

1. Contrast #1 – Two Treasures

2. Contrast #2 – Two Visions

3. Contrast #3 – Two Masters

4. The Key is the Heart.

5. The Practicality is Stewardship.

Communion Today

Sunday, January 7, 2024

Praise Our Deliverer

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today’s Texts: Psalm 34:1-8; Romans 15:13; Psalm 91:11; Hebrews 1:14

1. Praise and prayer are the avenues to deliverance.

2. In prayer—God exchanges our fear for radiant joy.

3. In prayer—God delivers us from emotional distress.

4. Those who fear, praise, and pray—are guarded by angels.

5. We experience God’s goodness through seeking him.

Communion Today

Sunday, December 31, 2023

Heaven Came Down

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Luke 3:21-38

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Christmas Eve Service

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Luke 2:8-14

Sunday, December 17, 2023

From the message series: Home for Christmas Sunday

That Name

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Matthew 1:21-23

1. The Incarnation.

Jesus was fully a human being!

Jesus is Immanuel – God With Us!

2. The Indwelling.

None of this happens unless you have surrendered

to Jesus!

Sunday, December 10, 2023

From the message series: Home for Christmas Sunday

Sword in the Soul

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today’s Texts: Luke 1:26-38; Luke 1:46-55; Luke 2:30-35; Hebrews 4:16-17

1. Mary was a recipient of grace.

2. Mary responded with praise.

3. Humility & faith receive grace.

4. Pride & unbelief receive judgement.

5. The birth of Jesus requires a response.

Sunday, December 3, 2023

From the message series: Home for Christmas Sunday

Two Fathers

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Matthew 1:18-25

1. Jesus is the Messiah.

2. God calls us all to something.

Sunday, November 26, 2023

From the message series: Home for Christmas Sunday

The First Gospel

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Genesis 1:27-28; 2:16; 3:1-6; 3:15; 3:21

1. The results of sin:
      - Physical death
      - Relational death - Spiritual death 

2. The Protoevangelium – the 1st Gospel. 

Sunday, November 19, 2023

From the message series: Major Truths from the Minor Prophets

The King on a Donkey

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Zechariah 9:9-10; 14:8-9

1. How is your hope? 
2. You don’t check your brain at the door when you become a Christian! 
3. Let’s keep our eyes up and our heads down – and be the people of God! 

Sunday, November 12, 2023

From the message series: Major Truths from the Minor Prophets

Compassion Toward Our Wayward Brother

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today’s Texts: Obadiah 1-21; Psalm 138:6; Proverbs 3:34; 

Proverbs 29:23; Matthew 23:12; James 4:6 

1. No one is exempt from God’s righteous judgement. 

2. God aims favor toward the humble. 

3. God’s justice should spur us toward compassionate evangelism. 

Communion Today

Sunday, November 5, 2023

From the message series: Major Truths from the Minor Prophets

Judgement Against Pride

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Amos 1:1; 2:6-8; 5:24

1. Their core sin was pride.

2. The ultimate consequence of pride is that it keeps people from God.

3. Grace humbles the proud and grace brings humility.

4. The Gospel crushes Pride – and elevates Humility!

Communion Today

Sunday, October 29, 2023

From the message series: Major Truths from the Minor Prophets

Love Your Neighbor

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today’s Texts: Micah 6:1-8; 1 Sam. 15:22; Psalm 51:10

1. Pursuing God’s voice allows harmony with God’s heart! 
2. Harmony with God’s heart = justice! 
3. Harmony with God’s heart = mercy + love. 
4. Harmony with God’s heart = humility.

Communion Today

Sunday, October 22, 2023

From the message series: Major Truths from the Minor Prophets

The Pain of Idolatry

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Hosea 1:1-2; 3:1

1. God loves us so much!

2. The gospel crushes pride and elevates humility!

Communion Today

Sunday, October 15, 2023

From the message series: We Believe – In the Church

Be a Witness! 

Pastor Caleb Lantz 

Today’s Texts: Acts 1:6-9; Acts 4:18-20; Luke 2:10-11; 

Acts 10:39-43 

1. Gospel witnesses have supernatural power.

2. Gospel witnesses have geographical responsibility. 

3. Gospel witnesses possess a life changing message. 

4. Gospel witnesses reflect God’s heart. 

Communion Today

Sunday, October 8, 2023

From the message series: We Believe – In the Church

The Mission

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: Matthew 4:18-20

1. Jesus chooses us to be His disciples.

2. Jesus transforms us into his disciples.

3. Jesus releases us as his disciples – to be disciple-makers.

A disciple is following Jesus, is being transformed by Jesus and is committed to the mission of Jesus.

Sunday, October 1, 2023

From the message series: We Believe – In the Church

Doctrine

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

1. The Bible is useful for teaching. 2. The Bible is useful for reproof. 3. The Bible is useful for correction. 4. The Bible is useful for training in righteousness. 

Communion Today

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Food Drive Sunday

Pastor Daren Snow

Today’s Texts: James 2:14-17 & Ephesians 2:8-10 

Sunday, September 17, 2023

From the message series: We Believe – In the Church

Leadership

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today’s Texts: 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 Peter 5:1-3; Titus 1:5-9

1. Elders are called by God.

2. Elders demonstrate Christ’s character. 

3. Elders protect the Church.

4. Elders shepherd the Church.

Communion Today

Sunday, September 10, 2023

From the message series: We Believe – In the Church

Designed for Community

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Acts 2:42-47

1. We are called to Christian community. 

2. We are called to deep, rich and transparent relationships. 

Sunday, September 3, 2023

From the message series: We Believe – In the Church

The Church Defined

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Acts 2:1-4, 42-44; 1 Corinthians 12:12-20

1. The church is God’s people! 

2. There is no hierarchy in the body of Christ! 

Communion Today

Sunday, August 27, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Final Greetings!

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today's Texts: Ephesians 6:21-24

What Christ has done for us – spiritually, Ephesians 1-2 

1. adopted us into God’s family, Ephesians 1:5 2. raised us from the dead, Ephesians 2:5-6 

What Christ will do through us – relationally, Ephesians 3-5 

1. equip in discipleship, Ephesians 4:11-16 2. unify in purpose and mission, Ephesians 5:15-21 

How Christ desires to send us – as warriors, Ephesians 6 

1. armed for battle, Ephesians 6:10-20 2. walking with gospel power, Ephesians 6:15 

Sunday, August 20, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

The Full Armor 2

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 6:16-20 

1. The Shield of Faith.
2. The Helmet of Salvation.
3. The Sword of the Spirit.
4. Prayer.

Sunday, August 13, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

The Full Armor

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today's Texts: Ephesians 6:13-15; Isaiah 11:5; Isaiah 59:17

1. Jesus supplies the armor of God.
2. Stand in, stand on, stand for – Truth.
3. Stand and live in – Righteousness.
4. Stand on and be ready with – The Gospel.

Communion Today

Sunday, August 6, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

The Struggle

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 6:10-12 

Our struggle is a spiritual realm reality. 

1. Develop your prayer life. 
2. Read, study and memorize scripture. 
3. Get – and stay! – connected in community. 

Communion Today

Sunday, July 30, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Serve

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 6:5-9

1. Work Respectfully.
2. Work Sincerely.
3. Work Conscientiously.
4. Work Pleasantly.
   

Remember the Managerial Golden Rule! 

Communion today

Sunday, July 23, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Honor Them

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today's Texts: Ephesians 6:1-4; 1 Samuel 2:30 

1. Honor begins with honoring the Creator.
2. Honor acknowledges the value of the person.
3. Families are the means to children knowing God.
4. Fathers honor God by inspiring their family toward Christ.

Sunday, July 16, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

As Christ Loved the Church 

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 5:25-33 

1. Sacrificial Love. 
2. Sanctifying Love. 
3. Oneness Love. 

Communion Today

Sunday, July 09, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

That Word

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 5:22-24

Biblical submission is a wife following her husband’s godly leadership in Christ Jesus. 

1. The Top-Down model.
2. The 50/50 Identical model.
3. The Side-by-Side Biblical Model. 

Sunday, July 02, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Filled with the Spirit! 

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 5:15-21

Christians live under the influence of the Holy Spirit. 

1. A Life filled with Praise and Worship.
2. A Life filled with Thanksgiving.
3. A Life filled with loving, mutual Submission. 

Sunday, June 25, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Children of Light 

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today's Texts: Ephesians 5:8-14; Matthew 5:14, 16; John 3:19-21; 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

1. We possess the light of Christ.
2. We judge according to the light.
3. We shine light on efforts of darkness.
4. The light of Christ = resurrection light. 

Sunday, June 18, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Imitators

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 5:1-7

1. Do I trust God? – completely and absolutely. 
2. If you are single – decide now what your boundaries will be. 
3. If you are married – put clear and consistent boundaries and practices in place. 
4. Accept God’s loving grace and forgiveness. 

Sunday, June 11, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Attitudes and Actions 

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today's Texts: Ephesians 4:25-32; Galatians 5:25 

1. Truth-filled conversations are required for spiritual growth. 
2. Accountability should guide us toward truth. 
3. The Holy Spirit is encouraged by our love and kindness toward one another. 

Communion Today

Sunday, June 04, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Made New!

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 4:17-24

1. Put off the old self.
2. Renew your minds. 
3. Put on the new self. 

Communion Today

Sunday, May 28, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Gifts

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today's Texts: Ephesians  4:7-16

1.   Jesus personally selected your spiritual gift.
2.   Spiritual gifts contribute to spiritual growth.
3.   Jesus is the goal of spiritual growth.

R-each people with the gospel

E-quip the saints through biblical teaching

L-ive with intentionality

A-ccountability is key to spiritual growth

T-eam - everyone matters

E-ternity is our why

Sunday, May 21, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

One

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 4:1-6

1. Our calling as Christians should be balanced by our conduct. 
2. When there is unity in/of the Spirit – there is peace.