Crossings Community Church Sermons
January 29, 2012
Series: Kerygmatic Communities
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Multiplication of Churches Under Paul
After the church expanded out of Jerusalem, we see a clear pattern of evangelism being the multiplication of churches in the uttermost parts of the earth. Download Files.
January 22, 2012
Series: Kerygmatic Communities
Author: Jeremy Gilrein
Title: Kerygmatic Communities - Week 3
The kerygmatic (gospel-proclaiming) characteristics of the early church in Jerusalem informs our efforts to be kerygmatic communities in the present day. Download Files.
January 15, 2012
Series: Kerygmatic Communities
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Kerygmatic Communities - Week 2
Evangelism Download Files.
January 8, 2012
Series: Kerygmatic Communities
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Evangelism and the Early Church
The early church understood the gospel and the fact that the church evangelized the culture by living out the gospel message in the community of faith. Download Files.
December 18, 2011
Series: A Committed Church
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Giving Generously
We must learn the giving principles laid out by Paul and understand that the examples of generous churches in Scripture are meant for us today. Download Files.
December 11, 2011
Series: A Committed Church
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Community Goals
December 4, 2011
Series: A Committed Church
Author: Jeremy Gilrein
Title: Spousal Committments
November 27, 2011
Series: A Committed Church
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Patiently Engaging Our Community
We must engage with the community through good works patiently trusting that God is using us for His purposes. Download Files.
November 20, 2011
Series: A Committed Church
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: 2012 Crossings Goals
Setting the stage for the goals of the new year. Download Files.
November 13, 2011
Series: Stand-alone Sermon
Author: Crossings Leadership
Title: 2012 Establishment Overview
As Crossings moves toward 2012, we want to be proactive in our establishment in the areas of giving, serving and participating in our corporate gatherings. Download Files.
October 30, 2011
Series: Crossings Retreat 2011
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Session 4 - Behind the Curve
October 29, 2011
Series: Crossings Retreat 2011
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Session 3 - Self-Examination
October 29, 2011
Series: Crossings Retreat 2011
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Session 2 - Expectations in Marriage
October 28, 2011
Series: Crossings Retreat 2011
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Session 1 - Life Stage Expectations
October 23, 2011
Series: Life Stages and Expectations
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Expectations for Parents
Raising Children is a long, grueling process, not unlike a marathon; the end result of which should be an adult that adorns the gospel and is a contributing member to their local church, their family and the society in which they live. Download Files.
October 16, 2011
Series: Life Stages and Expectations
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The 'Busiest' Life Stage - 30-45
Ages 30-45 tend to be the busiest life stage for people. In this lesson, we looked at examples from Scripture as well as some principles from Scripture regarding roles and expectations for this life stage. Download Files.
October 9, 2011
Series: Life Stages and Expectations
Author: Jeremy Gilrein
Title: Developmental Tasks of a Twenty-Something
In the context of a lifetime of development, the a person in their 20s faces the challenge of laying the foundational layers of their adulthood. If these developmental tasks are accomplished well the life context for a productive adulthood is established. Download Files.
October 2, 2011
Series: Life Stages and Expectations
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Life Stages and Expectations for Kids
Life Stages and Expectations for Kids Download Files.
September 25, 2011
Series: Life Stages and Expectations
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Series Overview
Understanding life stages and the associated changes and expectations we should have for ourselves, our spouse, our children, and others will strengthen our relationships and impact on others. Download Files.
September 18, 2011
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Doug Shiplett
Title: Benefactor Communities
Different churches have different roles in the progress of the gospel. Every church should find its role relating to its contribution to the work and steward that role faithfully. Download Files.
September 4, 2011
Series: Anxiety and Depression
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Men's Anxiety, Women's Help
There are a number of things in life that can cause anxiety or depression in men. 1 Peter 3 gives us a way of being able to handle that. Download Files.
August 28, 2011
Series: Anxiety and Depression
Author: Jeremy Gilrein
Title: A Husband's Guidance of His Wife Through Anxiety and Depression
The gospel offers men and women an opportunity in their marriages to return to the created order of husband and wife. The traditions of the apostles give highly practical instructions on how husbands and wives are to relate to each other Download Files.
August 21, 2011
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Jeremy Gilrein
Title: Intentional Gatherings (Discussion)
The 'confession of our hope' includes the full spectrum of life we're called to as disciples of Christ. We are told to be intentional about stirring each other up to love and good works. Download Files.
August 14, 2011
Series: Anxiety and Depression
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Character Studies
The Bible is filled with people who experience anxiety/depression. This study shows the different causes, manifestations, and resolutions of the issue, and gives us various "lessons learned" from the experience of others. Download Files.
August 7, 2011
Series: Anxiety and Depression
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Misdiagnosing the Cause
A common problem with anxiety/depression is a misdiagnosis of the cause. Job's experience gives insight into this common occurrence and shows various aspects of the misdiagnosed cause problem. Download Files.
July 31, 2011
Series: Anxiety and Depression
Author: Jeremy Gilrein
Title: Manifestations of Anxiety and Depression - Opportunities for Establishment
Our experiences of the feelings of anxiety and/or depression can actually serve to point us to God and further our establishment in the teachings of Chirst and the apostles. Conversely, there is also the possibility that we may resort to dealing with these feelings in ways that are not in step with the the 'first principles' of the faith. Download Files.
July 24, 2011
Series: Anxiety and Depression
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Identifying the Cause Enables the Cure
Taking the time to know the real cause of anxiety/depression enables us to better find the cure. The "real" cause is usually deeper than the thing we identify as the circumstantial cause (i.e., Martha's real cause for worry was not a dirty house, but misaligned priorities). Download Files.
July 17, 2011
Series: Anxiety and Depression
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Introduction to the Anxiety and Depression Series
Launching the new series in Anxiety and Depression Download Files.
July 10, 2011
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Mike Sanchez
Title: The Importance of Being Intentional
Kerygmatic communities must be gospel-centered and must shine the gospel message to the world, and therefore, we must be intentional in how we live so as to lead to that end in all spheres of our life. Download Files.
July 3, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: End Times - Part 2
Connecting the general story of Revelation to the Muslim end times story, including the potential link between Revelation and Sharia Law, the Caliphate, and the 12th Imam. Download Files.
June 26, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Crossings Leadership
Title: Prepare for the Gospel's Door
We never know when economic calamity or an act of God destruction might take place, but we must prepare and view all such events as doors for the gospel. Download Files.
June 19, 2011
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Crossings Leadership
Title: Avoiding Unfruitfulness
On Father's Day, we challenge the men of the church to be aware of the things that can lead to unfruitful living and show the cascading results on the family and the church when unfruitfulness creeps in. Download Files.
June 12, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: End Times
Jesus warns us to 'watch', 'be on guard', and 'be ready' for the end times, and Paul gives insight into what we should be watching for respecting the end times. This is part one of two, where we look at the history of the Jewish struggle as background for a more complete understanding of the end times. Download Files.
June 5, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Prayer
The power of prayer in the progress of the Gospel Download Files.
May 29, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Giving to the Progress of the Gospel
Paul instructs the churches in the value of giving to the work of the progress of the gospel. It reflects God's character trait of extreme generosity and evidences the value (or lack thereof) of the gospel in the heart of the believer. Download Files.
May 22, 2011
Series: Women in the Church
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Women and the Progress of the Gospel Conclusion
It is important for our women to see their valuable and even central role in the progress of the gospel, which is consistent with the household texts. Download Files.
May 15, 2011
Series: Women in the Church
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Woman – The Heart of the Household and of the Church
Godly and well established households are at the heart of the church. At the heart of the households and of the church are women. As women focus in on the valuable and esteemed role that God has for them, they are able to make significant contributions to strengthening their own households, the church and the network of churches. Download Files.
May 8, 2011
Series: Women in the Church
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Women and the Spontaneous Expansion of the Gospel (Part 1)
Women are the heart of the household, and households are the heart of the church. If women don't maintain well-ordered homes that are known for hospitality-based good works, the church will not experience the spontaneous expansion of the gospel that was part of the first century church. Download Files.
May 1, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Joy in Trouble
Paul teaches us how to have joy in the midst of trouble, which, like the life and sufferings of Christ, is one of the key ways that the church manifests God's wisdom to the world. Download Files.
April 24, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Standing Fast in the Faith
Paul teaches us that in order to stand fast in the faith we need to test everything. As we test everything, we need to identify and hold fast to what is good. Some of the good things that we are to hold fast to include the teaching and principles of scripture and Paul. As each member of the body stands fast in what is good, a supernatural unity will occur in the church and God will be glorified. Download Files.
April 17, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Adorning the Gospel
In furtherance of Paul's instruction on sanctification, he teaches us how to adorn the gospel so we know how to shine God's character to the world. Download Files.
April 10, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Sanctification Process
Paul details seven steps in the sanctification process (growth in our spiritual life) in his Thessalonian and Philippian letters, which resemble the growth process we see in our physical lives. Download Files.
April 3, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Protecting the Church from Disunity
Taking a critical look at disunity in the church, we see that is like a virus - easily transferred from person to person and something Paul addressed many times in the letters to the churches in Philippi and Thessalonica. Download Files.
March 27, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Example Principle - Part 2 - Jesus
A look at the example principle based on Paul's exhortation to 'have the mind of Jesus' in Philippians 2. Download Files.
March 13, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Example Principle - Part 1 - The Apostles
The writing of the Apostles are filled with teachings about learning from examples; from Christ to Paul, from Paul to his leaders in the churches, from the leaders to the church family, and from churches to churches. Download Files.
March 6, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Doctrinal Integrity
We must actively pursue sound doctrine, be established in it, and stand firm in it to be useful in the Kingdom and refute those who contradict. Download Files.
February 27, 2011
Series: A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Introduction
Overview of series which will be based on the Thessalonians and Philippians. Review of role that Paul and his team played in the church establishment and expansion of the gospel. The team comprised of gifted men, leading ladies, coworkers, benefactors, and churches all contributing to the work of A Study in Thessalonians and Philippians. Our goal is to learn and leverage what Paul in order to further establish Crossings and to participate in the work of the expansion of the gospel. Download Files.
February 13, 2011
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Crossings Leadership
Title: Crossings Next Steps
Trevor, Ryan, Jeremy, and Isaac talk about various aspects of the church network principles. Download Files.
February 6, 2011
Series: Parenting Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Parenting Principles Conclusion
A summary of the primarily example-based principles (serving, leading, and giving), and a summary of all the principles. Download Files.
January 30, 2011
Series: Parenting Principles
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: Parenting with a Plan
Planning for your kids' character, faith, and lifework development. Download Files.
January 23, 2011
Series: Parenting Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Lifework and Planning
Parents must train their children in the lifework principles by modeling, encouraging, advising, and helping them with planning for this lifelong calling. Download Files.
January 16, 2011
Series: Parenting Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Character and Training
On the job' training happens throughout the church and has becomin a hurdle to connecting one-on-one. We should be striving to getting into each other Download Files.
January 9, 2011
Series: Parenting Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Instilling Wisdom in Our Children
Parents must instill wisdom in their children though discipline, teaching, creativity, Scripture, and prayer both in the home and through the church. Download Files.
December 19, 2010
Series: Parenting Principles
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: First Principles Revisit
The urgency of early and diligent passing on of the First Principles by parents and eager reception by children. Download Files.
December 5, 2010
Series: Parenting Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Children's Salvation
Scripture gives us insight into what parents should be doing to foster faith in their children with the understanding that it is God's grace that ultimately saves them. Download Files.
November 28, 2010
Series: Parenting Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Discipline
Discussion on disiplining children. Download Files.
November 21, 2010
Series: Parenting Principles
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: Communication, Content and Timing
Discussion on Communication, Content and Timing with our children. Download Files.
November 14, 2010
Series: Parenting Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Becoming a Refuge for Our Children
Parents must foster love and acceptance in the home to give children confidence in their parents that will let the children view their parents as a lifelong refuge. Download Files.
November 7, 2010
Series: Parenting Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Introduction
Introduction to the Parenting Principles Series. Download Files.
October 24, 2010
Series: Family of Families
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Household of God
Ephesians 2:19-22 -- A summary of the household principles we've looked at in the series and an intro to the retreat Download Files.
October 17, 2010
Series: Family of Families
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: One Life for Good Works
We are saved by grace into the family of God for good works that we might order our lives to maximize our efforts with a preordained fruitful lifework (self, family, church, and community). Download Files.
October 10, 2010
Series: Family of Families
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Prayer in the Family of Families
Crossings must be unified in its purpose of taking the gospel to the world and the means by which God is using us to do so, while being vigilant in prayer that our entire network will be used by God to that end. Download Files.
October 3, 2010
Series: Family of Families
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: Being a Family of Families - A Family That Cares
The spreading of the gospel is propelled by our households and Family of Families being ordered for good works. Download Files.
September 26, 2010
Series: Family of Families
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Order and Unity through Roles
There is a purpose to the order God has established in the home and church, and as we live in accordance with His order, we speak the mystery of the gospel through our actions to the world and even the spiritual realm. Download Files.
September 19, 2010
Series: Family of Families
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: The Centrality of the Household of God
How the household idea in Paul's messages is meant to spread the Gospel. Download Files.
September 12, 2010
Series: Family of Families
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Intro to the Family of Families Series
A church should be a family of families, which has certain distinctive aspects to it as laid out by Paul. Download Files.
September 5, 2010
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Doug Shiplett
Title: Going to Church in the First Century - Crossings and the Missional Call
Acts 11:19-26; 1 Cor 9:19-23; Acts 2:42-47; Eph 2:6-10 Download Files.
August 29, 2010
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: Trained By Grace
Through Christ we are to be receiving a real, blessed, and endless life with him through (new) sound thinking, right living, and devotion to God. Download Files.
August 22, 2010
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Crossings Leadership
Title: Cambodia Update
An update on the trip to Cambodia, including thoughts on the Theology in Culture training and micro-lending plan. Download Files.
August 15, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: CityChurch (Romans 16:1-16)
Romans 16:1-16 -- Developing the principles of CityChurch for the spontaneous expansion of the gospel. Download Files.
August 8, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Gospel Conclusion
Concluding our series on the gospel, we talk about some 'nuts and bolts' that tie up some loose ends. Download Files.
August 1, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: Liberty and Consideration (Romans 14)
Romans 14 -- Through the gospel we have a new lifestyle of freedom towards all that God has made (liberty) and a new lifestyle of sacrifice for the sake of others and God's glory (consideration). Download Files.
July 25, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Renewing the Mind with Love (Romans 12:9-20; 13:8-10)
Romans 12:9-20; 13:8-10 -- Paul describes many different ways for us to manifest God's love for the church, the community as a whole, and even our enemies. Download Files.
July 19, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: The Sober Judgment of Community (Romans 12:1-8)
Romans 12:1-8 -- The power of the gospel redirects our lives into the family of God for the purposes of God. Download Files.
July 11, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Living Sacrifices and Renewed Minds
As a result of all that God has done for us and our election in Christ, it is reasonable for us to sacrifice all that we are to Him. Download Files.
July 4, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Romans Recap
A recap of where we've been in Romans Download Files.
June 27, 2010
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Paul Nuth
Title: International Network Update
Paul Nuth gives an update on the continuing missions efforts in Cambodia and neighboring countries Download Files.
June 20, 2010
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Trevor Zink and Mike Sanchez
Title: Network Update
A quick reminder about our love for one another and an update from Iowa. Download Files.
June 13, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: Sons and Heirs
Romans 8:12-17 -- God chooses to adopt us as sons and heirs through Christ that we might receive life by the Spirit and the fulfillment of his promises now and in eternity. Download Files.
June 6, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Election
Romans 8:28-9:33 -- Those who receive faith, receive it only by God's grace, as God has unconditionally chosen those who will be the children of promise. Download Files.
May 30, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Freedom in Christ
Romans 6-8 -- Romans 6-8 -- Our new standing in Christ (death to life; freedom) brings about certain requirements that we often fail to do, but God provides us with a new nature and His Spirit to help us. Download Files.
May 23, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: Reconciliation
Romans 5:6-11 -- God reconciles our relationship with Him through the death and resurrection of Jesus so that we might enjoy life with God now and into eternity. Download Files.
May 16, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Justification
Romans 4:25 - 5:18 -- Atonement (last week) speaks of our debt being paid by Christ; Justification speaks of His righteousness being imputed to us so that we can live eternally in God's presence. Download Files.
May 9, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Atonement
Romans 3:20-26 -- Christ's atonement for our sins has given us free access to the Father Download Files.
May 2, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Ryan Paterson
Title: Saving Faith
Romans 3:19-4:25 -- God applies the work of Jesus to heal our corruption (sin) and satisfy God's justice through faith, the certainty that reality is as God says it is. Our faith in God grows as we trust his promises through visible obstacles. Download Files.
April 25, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: God's Righteous Judgment
Romans 2-3 -- God righteously judges everyone by examining each person's heart to see if there is faith in Christ. Our works flow from the zeal He has put in our heart as a result of salvation and are not a means of salvation. Download Files.
April 18, 2010
Series: Getting Established in the Gospel
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: 02 God's Judgment and Man's Sin
Romans 1:18-32 - God's judgment and man's sin is the starting point of the Gospel. Sin brings wrath and condemnation, but Paul unfolds the mystery of salvation to both Jews and Gentiles. Download Files.
April 11, 2010
Series: The Gospel Introduced
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Getting Established in the Gospel
Romans 1:1-17 - Paul introduces the gospel by setting forth various aspects of it and declaring the ultimate importance of believers being established in it. Download Files.
March 28, 2010
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Purpose of Our Gathering
Paul sets forth the foundational principles of unity, spiritual gifts, and the building up of the body as the purpose of the church gathering. Download Files.
March 14, 2010
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Crossings Leadership
Title: Dialogue on the First Century Church
The Crossings Leadership leads the church in a discussion on what it looked like to gather together. Download Files.
March 7, 2010
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Paul Nuth
Title: Cambodia Update
Paul Nuth updates Crossings on the ministry in Cambodia Download Files.
February 28, 2010
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Crossings 2005-2010 Summary
A look back at 5 years of Crossings teachings to see how God has moved our body in accordance with His plans and purposes. Download Files.
February 21, 2010
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Skillful Life - Respecting Leadership and Authority
One leading a skillful life shows proper respect to those in authority as well as for their policies and is living harmoniously and responsibly within the community and even within the nation that they work and serve. Download Files.
February 3, 2010
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Skillful Life - Controlling Emotions, Part II
The skillful life requires us to master the control of our emotions. Download Files.
January 31, 2010
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Skillful Life - Controlling Emotions & the Power of Words, Part I
A study on the power of words and emotions and the impact they have on our relationships. Download Files.
January 24, 2010
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Skillful Life - Home Life Part II
Having a well-ordered home from the perspective of children, parents and grandparents. Someone having a well-ordered home understands how all these fit together. Download Files.
January 17, 2010
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Jeremy Gilrein
Title: Excuses We Give Ourselves to Not be Fully Engaged in the Work of the Gospel
The Importance of Prayer, Discipline in Prayer, and the overarching motivation for being a part of the Gospel. Download Files.
January 10, 2010
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Skillful Life - Home Life Part I
One leading a skillful life is enjoying a well ordered home life at the center of which is an excellent wife whom both the husband and the children value tremendously thus strengthening the community and laying foundations for future generations. Download Files.
January 3, 2010
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Skillful Life - The Rich, the Poor and Generosity
A truly successful person is also a generous person – one who knows how to use his wealth to refresh and benefit others, to build lasting friendships, and to be a substantial source of aid to the poor. Download Files.
December 13, 2009
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Skillful Life - Work Ethic, Part I
One leading a skillful life is disciplined in his work as well as in handling his money, taking care to make sure that all of his gain is from honest and fair practices, laying careful foundations for the future, while keeping the most important things in life in perspective. Download Files.
December 6, 2009
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Trevor Zink & Isaac Zamora
Title: Skillful Life - Character Traits Q&A Session
A Q&A Session on the Character Traits Download Files.
November 29, 2009
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Skillful Life - The Negative Traits
A study of the Negative Character Traits listed in the Skillful Life Series Download Files.
November 23, 2009
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Doug Shiplett
Title: A Survey of Ephesians
A survey of the book of Ephesians Download Files.
November 15, 2009
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Skillful Life - Diligence
A study of the character traits of being fair, mercifulness, generous and diligent. Download Files.
November 8, 2009
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Skillful Life - Honesty
Skillful Life Series Download Files.
November 1, 2009
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Skillful Life - Humility, Teachability, Confidence and Ambition
The person with godly character has learned to stay on the path of purity, which requires a disciplined lifestyle, a patient demeanor inside and outside, and a self-control over every aspect of the person. Download Files.
October 25, 2009
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Skillful Life - Humility, Teachability, Confidence and Ambition
The importance of character and the role that humility, teachability, confidence and ambition play in the process of obtaining wisdom and developing Christlike character in our life and ultimately carrying out the gospel message. Download Files.
October 16, 2009
Series: Crossings Retreat, Session 4 | Financial Planning
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Crossings Retreat, 2009
October 17, 2009
Series: Crossings Retreat, Session 3 | Occupation and Community Life
Author: Jeremy Gilrein
Title: Crossings Retreat, 2009
Our occupations (wage earning) and our interactions with the community (outside of our church body), are significant categories in the spectrum of our "one life". The apostles provided specific instructions, consistent with principles of wise living described by Scripture as a whole, to the early churches with regard to these categories. As we have come to realize more clearly, our occupations and our interactions with the secular community are interconnected with other "one life" categories (e.g. our family, our family of families, etc.), and all of these are defined and informed by our love for Christ and the overarching priority of the progress of the gospel. Download Files.
October 17, 2009
Series: Crossings Retreat, Session 2 | Family and Church Life
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Crossings Retreat, 2009
October 16, 2009
Series: Crossings Retreat, Session 1 | Work and Planning
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Crossings Retreat, 2009
God designed us to work which requires planning. Download Files.
October 11, 2009
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Skillful Life - Mental Acumen, Part II
A completion of the Mental Acumen piece in the book of Proverbs Download Files.
October 4, 2009
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Skillful Life - Mental Acumen, Part I
A study in the book of Proverbs Download Files.
September 27, 2009
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Skillful Life - The Importance of Character
The desire for and diligent pursuit of godly character, coupled with God's bestowal of character on our lives, will result in a good life and heritage for the next generation. Download Files.
September 20, 2009
Series: The Skillful Life Series
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Skillful Life - Intro
A study in the book of Proverbs Download Files.
September 13, 2009
Series: The First Principles of the Faith
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The First Principles Wrap-Up
Wrapping up the First Principles series. Download Files.
August 30, 2009
Series: The First Principles of the Faith
Author: Jeremy Gilrein
Title: Building for Future Generations
An overview of the last book in the series, Building for Future Generations Download Files.
August 23, 2009
Series: The First Principles of the Faith
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Envisioning Fruitful Life Work
An overview of the seventh book in the series, Envisioning Fruitful Life Work Download Files.
August 9, 2009
Series: The First Principles of the Faith
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Passing on Your Beliefs
An overview of the sixth book in the series, Passing on Your Beliefs Download Files.
August 2, 2009
Series: The First Principles of the Faith
Author: Jeremy Gilrein
Title: Enjoying Your Relationship Cultural Norms Polluting the Church
An overview of the fifth book in the series, Enjoying Your Relationship Download Files.
July 26, 2009
Series: The First Principles of the Faith
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Cultivating Habits of the Heart
An overview of the fourth book in the series, Cultivating Habits of the Heart Download Files.
July 19, 2009
Series: The First Principles of the Faith
Author: Jeremy Gilrein
Title: Participating in the Mission of the Church
Building on key first principles of the faith (belief in the gospel, enfolding of believers into a local body, ‘household' order), the apostles instruct the churches about their participation in the Great Commission. The message of the gospel of Christ is to be communicated by every member of the body. Some will receive the calling, through the commissioning of the church, to preach the gospel and establish churches in a context beyond their local community. Others (most) are called to carry the message of the gospel – to live lives consistent with sound doctrine and to share (verbally) the gospel message as such times avail themselves – in the context of the web of their relationships. Those in the local context are to simultaneously support the work of those called to minister extra-locally. Download Files.
July 12, 2009
Series: The First Principles of the Faith
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Belonging to a Family of Families
An overview of the second book in the series, Belonging to a Family of Familes Download Files.
July 5, 2009
Series: The First Principles of the Faith
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Becoming A Disciple
An overview of the first book in the series, Becoming a Disciple Download Files.
June 21, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Establishment Series Summary
Overview of the church establishment series. Download Files.
June 14, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Family of Families Dynamic Within the Church
The church's ability to understand and grasp the "household of God" reality and to allow God and the Spirit to supernaturally generate that family dynamic has a direct bearing on the church's vitality and health and to the church's witness. Download Files.
June 7, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Pauline Epistles - Sound Doctrine
Sound doctrine must be taught by those who will give an account to God, and must be lived out by everyone in the community of faith. Download Files.
May 31, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Household Order and Leadership Essential to Church Establishment
Paul instructs Timothy and Titus to appoint leaders and to make sure the church is operating like a household with proper conduct. Download Files.
May 24, 2009
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Crossings History and Vision
Trevor teaches on the history and vision of Crossings Community Church. Download Files.
May 17, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Paul's Example (Acts 20-28)
Acts 20-28 - Paul's life is an example for all believers in working hard, pressing on in the face of conflict, engaging with the \"old guard\", and taking the gospel to all people. Download Files.
May 10, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Continue the Legacy, Finish the Race (Acts 20)
Acts 20 - God wants to protect the Church, build up the Church, wants the Church to glorify Him, and continue until the day Jesus comes back, and God has designated leadership roles to facilitate this. Download Files.
May 3, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Philippians - Overview
As we are diligent to press on to maturity, God will unify our church and make us more like Him so that we can fulfill our call to take the gospel to our community and to the ends of the earth. Download Files.
April 26, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: When Love and Gifts are combined, God's Glory is Revealed and the Church is Built Up
In 1 Corinthians, Paul attempts to recalibrate the hearts and minds of the Corinthians in order to address the sin, pride, division and contentions within the church. Paul encourages the church to focus on God's glory and the needs of others. Paul goes on to explain that Love and the exercising of gifts supernaturally combine to bring Glory to God and to build up others in the church. Download Files.
April 19, 2009
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Seek The Welfare of the City Review
April 4, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Corinthians – Sin and the Fear of God
Individuals and the community of faith must jointly confront and combat sin, or it will infect the whole church and detract us from our focus on discipling each other and taking the gospel to the world. Download Files.
March 29, 2009
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Paul Nuth
Title: Cambodia Update (03/29/09)
Paul Nuth shares his 30 year plan for the spread of the gospel in Cambodia Download Files.
March 22, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Pride Destroys; Love Builds (1 Corinthians)
1 Corinthians (various) - The power of the cross was being made of "no effect" since the Corinthians were prideful. As a result, the church was not growing in their faith and in many ways regressing. Paul encourages them to replace their pride, which tears down, with love, which builds up. Download Files.
March 15, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Doug Shiplett
Title: The Transformative Gospel (1 Corinthians 15)
1 Corinthians 15 - Paul describes how the gospel must transform us if the Spirit has truly come into our lives. Download Files.
March 8, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Combating Division in the Church (1 Corinthians 1-4)
1 Corinthians 1-4 - Paul addresses the issue of divisions in the church and provides a prescription for combating it. Download Files.
February 22, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Overview to the Corinthian Letters
Keys to the establishment of the Corinthian church as laid down by Paul in his letters to them. Download Files.
February 15, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Ordered Process for a Powerful Gospel (Acts 19:1-20)
Acts 19:1-20 - Paul has a principle-based process for sharing the Word, which process is founded on the “name of the Lord†and the “way of Godâ€. Download Files.
February 8, 2009
Series: Stand-alone Sermon
Author: Mike Sanchez
Title: Paul's Letters
A look into Paul's three eras of letters Download Files.
February 1, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: How the Early Church was financially supported (Acts 18)
Acts 18 - Paul uses his tentmaking skills and engages benefactors to help fun and support the progress of the gospel Download Files.
January 18, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Paul's Reasoning and Persuading (Acts 17)
Acts 17 - Paul's methodology of reasoning and persuading with unbelievers shows the sufficiency of the Scripture and the gospel message in overcoming any perceived "barriers" to the gospel Download Files.
January 11, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: A Strange Way to Start A Church (2 Thess 4:6-40)
2 Thess 4:6-40 - Luke's account of how the church began in Philippi Download Files.
January 4, 2009
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: End Times Overview (1 Thess 4:13-5:11; 2 Thess 2)
1 Thess 4:13-5:11; 2 Thess 2 - We examine a Scriptural overview of end times theology as Paul used in the church establishment process. Download Files.
December 28, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Continue on in Faith, Hope and Love (1 Thess various)
1 Thess (various) - Paul uses faith, love and hope to convey an understanding of how to continue on and productive Christians in establishing the church. Download Files.
December 21, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: A Faith Focus (1 Thess various)
1 Thess (various) - Looking into the core of our life and ministry faith, hope, love. Download Files.
December 14, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Thessalonians - The Apostolic Team
One of the keys to establishing any church is an understanding of the role and function of the apostolic team the local church supports to further the progress of the gospel. Download Files.
December 7, 2008
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Doug Shiplett
Title: A Road Less Traveled
A community of faith becoming established in the Gospel Download Files.
November 16, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Sufficiency of the Gospel
Galatians 5 - The sufficiency of the gospel message as Paul emphasizes the freedom that we have in Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and faith working through love. Download Files.
November 9, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: For Freedom
Galatians 3-5 - Paul fights for the freedom that Jesus puchased in the lives of the Galatian church Download Files.
November 2, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Transformational Gospel
Galatians - A look at the foundational establishment principle, The Gospel Download Files.
October 26, 2008
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Paul Nuth
Title: Cambodia Update and Encouragement
Paul shares with Crossings the current state of the mission in Cambodia Download Files.
October 19, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: Seriousness and Sacrifice
Acts 15:36-16:5 - Paul and Barnabas part ways over a disagreement and Timothy begins his ministry partnership with Paul. Download Files.
October 12, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: A Proper Defense of the Gospel
Acts 15:1-35 - As the early church starts to grow under the leadership of Paul and Barnabas the importance of sound doctrine becomes clear and something we need to strive for even today. Download Files.
October 5, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Methodology of the Missions
Acts 13-14 - Luke records a summary of Paul's missions methodology, which is repeated throughout Paul's missionary journeys. Luke's narrative and Paul's letters show us a pattern that all churches should use in furthering the progress of the gospel worldwide. Download Files.
September 28, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Missions in the Church
Acts 13:1-3 - God's hand is at work in the world, which is an encouragement to the church to continue to do its part regardless of our circumstances, and the word is continuing to expand in its reach across the globe. Download Files.
September 21, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Peter Freed
Acts 12 - God's hand is at work in the world, which is an encouragement to the church to continue to do its part regardless of our circumstances, and the word is continuing to expand in its reach across the globe. Download Files.
September 14, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: A Steadfast Purpose
Acts 11:19-30 - The beginnings of the church in Antioch and the ministry of Barnabas Download Files.
September 7, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: The Continued Expansion of the Gospel
Acts 9:32-11:18 - As we continue to study about the expansion of the gospel geographically, we see it begin to expand theologically with the introduction of the house of Cornelius and the salvation of him and his family. Download Files.
August 31, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: Saul's Conversion
Acts 9:1-31 - The conversion of Saul and the preparation for the Gospel to spread to the ends of the earth. Download Files.
August 24, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch
Acts 8:26-40 - After God uses Philip to take the gospel to Samaria, Philip is sent to Judea where an Ethiopian eunuch is saved. Several principles emerge from this passage, including that God will accomplish His purposes through us as we are obedient to His call. Download Files.
August 3, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Stephen – Full of Faith and the Spirit
Acts 6:8-7:60 - Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, is accused of blaspheming God, Moses, the Law, and the Temple. In his defense before the elite Jewish leaders, he uses Jewish history to establish that Jesus fulfilled God's promises and the requirements of the Law, and that, in fact, the Jewish leaders and their system are the ones blaspheming. Download Files.
July 27, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: An Issue Corrected
Acts 6:1-7 - Early in the church, structure and roles emerge and become very critical to the ongoing success and unity of the church. This is evidenced as the early church enlists wise and spirit filled servants (men) to deal with a problem surronding the neglect of widows, which threatened the unity and integrity of the church. The principles in establishing the servant role in Acts 6 in many ways are the foundation of the deacon role established by Paul in I Timothy 3. Tonight, we're going to dive into the deacon role and its importance to the church. Download Files.
July 20, 2008
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Paul Nuth and Doug Shiplett
Title: Cambodia Update and Encouragement
Paul Nuth and Doug Shiplett update Crossings on the progress of the gospel in Cambodia and challenge the body in how it can support the progress of the gospel in Campbell, Iowa, and Cambodia. Download Files.
July 13, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: How To Suffer
Acts 5:12-42 - As the persecution increases the apostles rejoice in their suffering. Download Files.
July 6, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Unity, Integrity, and the Heart of Giving
Acts 5:1-11 - The early church faced its first internal opposition when Ananias and Saphira threatened its unity and integrity by lying about their giving. This message explores a biblical framework for giving as laid out in Acts 4-5. Download Files.
June 22, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: How the Early Church Prayed
Acts 4:23-37 - The church continues to put itself in a position to be used by God. Because of its unity, obedience and prayers, God supplied the church with a supernatural ability to preach the gospel boldly and to care for one another. Download Files.
June 15, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: What Real Boldness Looks Like
Acts 4:5-22 - The Apostles are brought before the Sadduccees, elders and scribes and stand powerfullly in the face of persecution. Download Files.
June 8, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Beginning of the Gospel Proclamation
Acts 3:1-4:4 - A study of the way in which the early church began to progress the gospel to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and the end of the earth. Download Files.
May 25, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: A Simple Church
Acts 2:42-47 - A look at the beginning of the church. Download Files.
May 18, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Gospel Message
Acts 2:22-48 - Peter sets forth the essential elements of the gospel. God's sovereignty in the process of salvation resulted in 3,000 souls being added to the church. Download Files.
May 11, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: The Gift of the Spirit
Acts 2:1-21 - God pours out the gift of His Spirit in a miraclous way. Together with the obedience and unity of God's people, God uses His Spirit to empower in order to accomplish His work. Download Files.
May 4, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: Back to Jerusalem
Acts 1:9-26 - A look at the time between Jesus' Ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit. Download Files.
April 27, 2008
Series: Church Establishment in the Post-Modern Era | Reclaiming 1st Century Principles
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Introduction
Luke 1:1-4, Acts 1:1-8 - To help us develop a biblical philosophy of ministry and the skills required to put that philosophy into practice. Download Files.
April 13, 2008
Series: From Jesus to the Gospels
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Following Jesus
This series culminates in answering the fundamental question of what it means to follow Jesus. This was the call on all disciples of Jesus's day and it is His call on our lives today. Taking the background and principles developed in the first five weeks of this series, we find 10 practical principles for what it means to follow Jesus. We should measure our lives against these principles when examining where we are in our faith and whether we are accomplishing all that God has for us as members of His New Community (the Church). Download Files.
April 6, 2008
Series: From Jesus to the Gospels
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: What are the Gospels?
Answering the Questions "what are the Gospels?" and "who were they written to?" Download Files.
March 30, 2008
Series: From Jesus to the Gospels
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: The Mystery of the Kerygma
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March 16, 2008
Series: From Jesus to the Gospels
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: The Kerygma According to Paul
Paul unpacks the resurrection and its implications Download Files.
March 9, 2008
Series: From Jesus to the Gospels
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: The Kerygma of the Early Church
As we understand the Kerygma (the gospel as proclaimed by Jesus and then the Apostles), we begin to understand the whole Scripture. Download Files.
March 2, 2008
Series: From Jesus to the Gospels
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: From the Temple to the Upper Room
Introduction to series "From Jesus to the Gospels". It is imperitive that we have a proper understanding of the gospels and how/where they fit in the establishment process. Specifically, we address the questions of who Jesus is and what He came to do. Jesus is the promised Messiah and He came to establish a new community around Himself as opposed to the corrupted Jewish system. Download Files.
February 24, 2008
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: The Real Deal
Peter lays a foundation and assurance for life and godliness. Download Files.
February 17, 2008
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Crossings Leaders
Title: Matthew Panel Discussion
A panel discussion with Trevor, Isaac, Jeremy and Chad that ties together all the ideas brought forth in Matthew's Gospel account Download Files.
February 10, 2008
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: The Great Commission
Matthew 28:16-20 - The culmination of the Jesus' life and ministry is the Great Commission; the final commandment given is the spread the Good News. Download Files.
February 3, 2008
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Resurrection
Matthew 27:57-28:15 - The resurrection and the events surrounding it have numerous and eternal implications for everyone, especially the church. Download Files.
January 27, 2008
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: Truly This Was the Son of God
Matthew 27:27-56 - Matthew's crucifixion account builds a case for why Jesus truly is the Son of God. Download Files.
January 20, 2008
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Bad Leadership vs. Perfect Leadership
Matthew 27:1-26 - The Gospel message is closing one phase as Jesus' death opens another. Download Files.
January 13, 2008
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Willing Spirits...Weak Flesh
Matthew 26:30-75 - The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Download Files.
January 6, 2008
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: The Point of Passover
Matthew 26:1-29 - Jesus prepares His disciples for the cross by ending Passover and instituting Communion. Download Files.
December 30, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: The Final Judgement
Matthew 25:31-46 - Teaching on the Final Judgment of the end times. Download Files.
December 23, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Be Ready
Matthew 24:45-25:30 - To \"be ready\" for Christ's return means to have our lives oriented and operating in accordance with our general and specific callings. Download Files.
December 16, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: A Great Hope
Matthew 24:1-44 - Jesus teaches the disciples about His return Download Files.
December 9, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Seven Woes
Matthew 23:1-39 - The seven woes of Jesus. Download Files.
November 25, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Jesus' Q and A with the Religious Leaders
Matthew 22:23-46 - As Jesus is reaching the climax of His public ministry, He uses the questioning of the religious leaders as a springboard to teach about the resurrection of man, true followship of God, and the Messiah's unmatched position of power and authority. Download Files.
November 18, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: Proper Wedding Attire
Matthew 22:1-22 - The authority and wisdom of Jesus. Download Files.
November 11, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Jesus Comes Looking for "Fruit"
Matthew 21:18-46 - Days before His crucifixion, Jesus condemns the leaders of the nation of Israel for not producing any fruit. Because of the lack of faith and obedience from the leaders of the nation, their steward over the Kingdom was taken and judgment was declared. Jesus teaches that faith and obedience are the basis for entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven and faith and prayer are the basis for doing the impossible. Download Files.
October 28, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Humility, Exaltation, and Authority
Matthew 21:1-17 - As an example to the future leaders of His church, Jesus shows His disciples the interplay of true humility, God's supernatural exaltation, and the proper use of authority. Download Files.
October 21, 2007
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: Truths Worth Praising
Stand-alone Sermon - Colossians 1:15-20 - A look at the place of Jesus over Creation and the Church. Download Files.
October 14, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: True Greatness
Matthew 20:17-34 - Further teaching from Jesus on What it means for the first to be last. Download Files.
October 7, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Our Father, The Perfect Leader
Matthew 19:27-20:16 - It is to our benefit to follow our perfect Father. Download Files.
September 30, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Humility, Self-Righteousness and the Sovereignty of God
Matthew 19:13-26 - One can only enter the kingdom of heaven with a humble heart and mind. Man's self-righteous and prideful nature causes him to seek affirmation instead of repentance. But God in His sovereignty does the impossible by changing our hearts so that we can enter His kingdom. Download Files.
September 23, 2007
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Crossings Leadership
Title: Divorce Questions and Answers
A panel discussion on what Crossings believes on the issue of divorce. Download Files.
September 16, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: What God Has Joined
Matthew 19:1-12 - Jesus is contested by the Pharisees with a question about divorce. In this message we examine Jesus response and are confronted by the root cause of divorce, hardness of heart. Download Files.
September 9, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: Free to Forgive
Matthew 18:21-34 - Jesus lays a foundation for the forgiveness of others. Download Files.
September 2, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Love for God's Little Ones
Matthew 18:10-20 - No one should despise God's children who are weak, struggling, or even sinning, by putting them down, neglecting them, or putting stumbling blocks in their way, because all of God's children have the protection of angels, Jesus, and the Father. Love must be at the core of our actions in dealing with everyone, especially those in need of healing or restoration. Download Files.
August 26, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Jesus Desires Humility
Matthew 17:24-18:9 - Jesus wants us to have the same love and concern for one another that He has for us and that He models. We can only do this if we humble ourselves and rid outselves of pride and selfish ambition. Download Files.
August 19, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: Faith As A Mustard Seed
Matthew 17:1-23 - Jesus teaches the disciples an important lesson on tapping into God's power for ministry. Download Files.
August 12, 2007
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Dr. George Fox
Title: Prayer, part 2
Stand Alone Sermon - Dr. Fox joins Crossings for another two-part series focusing on biblical Prayer. Download Files.
August 5, 2007
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Dr. George Fox
Title: Prayer, part 1
Stand Alone Sermon - Dr. Fox joins Crossings for another two-part series focusing on biblical Prayer. Download Files.
July 29, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: If Anyone Would Follow Me
Matthew 16:13-23 - Jesus' Teaching on what is to follow Him Download Files.
July 22, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Christ and the Church
Matthew 16:13-23 - A proper understanding of who Jesus is comes only from supernatural enlightenment and is the foundation of the church. Acceptance of the truth of who Jesus is requires abandonment to His plans and purposes through a commitment to the church. Download Files.
July 15, 2007
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Dr. George Fox
Title: Biblical Worship, Part 2
Stand-alone Sermon - Dr. Fox joins Crossings for a two-part series on what authentic worship looks like from the biblical perspective. Download Files.
July 8, 2007
Series: Stand-Alone Sermon
Author: Dr. George Fox
Title: Biblical Worship, Part 1
Stand-alone Sermon - Dr. Fox joins Crossings for a two-part series on what authentic worship looks like from the biblical perspective. Download Files.
July 1, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: Beware the Leaven of the Pharisees
Matthew 16:1-12 - In life we are faced with many dangers. In this passage we are confronted with a warning of a different kind. One that doesn't affect the body but has a huge impact on the Soul. Jesus warns us to beware of a teaching that can be deadly for the spiritual life. Download Files.
June 24, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Chad Salstrom
Title: Great is Your Faith
Matthew 15:21-39 - The story of the Samaritan woman shows us what great faith looks like. Desire, when it is pursued through faith in the sufficiency of Christ, is satisfied fully. Download Files.
June 17, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Obedience from the Heart
Matthew 14:34-15:20 - When the Pharisees challenge Jesus respecting their traditions, Jesus instructs His disciples about true obedience to God, whic comes from the heart. Download Files.
June 10, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: Certainly You Are the Son of God
Matthew 14:13-36 - By seeing Jesus for who He really is, we will be moved beyond our limitations and the paralysis of fear to do great things for Him. Download Files.
June 3, 2007
Series: Stand-alone Sermon
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: Missions Update
Tom Tanquary returns to Crossings after his 10-day trip to Cambodia where he assisted Paul Neuth in teaching Cambodian Pastors how to accurately study and preach the Word of God. The movie and teaching "go together" Download Files.
June 3, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Power of Public Opinion
Matthew 14:1-12 - There's nothing more important than properly understanding and respond to who Jesus is, yet many will fail in this regard because of their love for their sin and fear of the people. Download Files.
May 27, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Value of the Kingdom of Heaven
Matthew 13:44-58 - Citizenship in the kingdom of heaven has immeasurable present and eternal value. Some will deny its value, some will not recognize its value, some will not be aware of its value and some will sacrifice everything they have to acquire it. Download Files.
May 20, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Chad Solstrom
Title: A Different Kind of Kingdom
Matthew 13:24-43 - Parables two, three and four in Matthew 13 revolving around the growth of the kingdom of heaven. Download Files.
May 13, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: The Parables of Matthew 13
Matthew 13:1-23 - The parables recorded in Matthew 13 are some of the richest parables in the New Testament. As Jesus speaks to His followers gathered on a hillside. "Behold, a sower went out to sow..." Download Files.
May 6, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: The Evilness of Man
Matthew 12:33-50 - Apart from Jesus, our hearts are defective and wretched and everything that flows from it gives testimony to that fact. Jesus desires a deep intimate relationship with His faithful ones and graciously and supernaturally transforms their very core. Download Files.
April 29, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Sean Barber
Title: Strongman's Property
Matthew 12:18-32 - "He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad." Download Files.
April 2, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Sean Barber
Title: Something Greater than the Temple is Here
Matthew 12:1-17 Download Files.
April 15, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: God's Sovereignty, Man's Responsibility
Matthew 11:15-30 - Jesus describes God's sovereignty coupled with man's responsibility in the area of salvation using the examples of his "generation" and the cities in which most of His miracles were performed, who failed to properly respond with repentance to the message of John the Baptist and Jesus. Jesus describes the Father as the one who hides the truth of the gospel from the "wise and prudent" of this world while revealing it to "babes". Though God is sovereign over man's salvation, Jesus concludes his teaching with an open invitation to come to Him, clearly demonstrating man's responsibility and accountability in the area of salvation. Download Files.
April 8, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: The Privilege of Being A Post-Resurrection Christian
Matthew 11:1-12 - On this Easter Sunday, Tom speaks on what it means to be a post-resurrection Christian. While John the Baptist is imprisoned, he asks the question of Jesus if He is the one to be expected. Jesus answers not in words, but in deeds, "The blind receive sight and the lame walk, the lepers are healed and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who does not take offense at Me." Download Files.
April 1, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Do Not Fear"
Matthew 10:16-11:1 - Jesus again lays out a seemingly impossible task to His disciples and then relieves the burden through encouragements and promises. Jesus sends them out to boldly preach the message of the kingdom and warns that they will be hated, betrayed, ridiculed, beaten, brought before rules, and killed. He then says only those who endure will be saved. To help His disciples endure, Jesus provides them with the encouragements and promises that (1) everything they will experience He will experience, (2) there is no need to fear, and (3) rewards await for our participation in the mission. Download Files.
March 25, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: Compassion, Prayer and Workers for the Harvest
Matthew 9:35-10:15 - The compassion of Christ for lost sheep, the prayers of his disciples and the multiplication of workers for the harvest. These are the three key elements of the harvest. Download Files.
March 18, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: A Call To Sinners
Matthew 9:9-17 - Jesus performed miracles not only to establish His authority, but also to graciously and compassionately reverse the devastating effects of Sin, with the clearest display of "redemptive authority" is found in Jesus' CALL TO SINNERS and in His forgiving them of their sins. Download Files.
March 11, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: The Miracles of Jesus
Matthew 8:1-9:8 - Jesus exercises His power and authority so that we know that He is the God of the Universe and to graciously and compassionately reverse the devastating effects of sin. Download Files.
March 4, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor, Tom, Isaac
Title: Sermon on the Mount Wrapup
Matthew 5-7 - This is a panel discussion summarizing Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. Three of Jesus's big picture ideas are fleshed out- (1) the disciples' high calling, (2) the disciples' heavy burden that results from the "impossible" calling and the enablement we have through God's Spirit, and (3) the framework for the house that is built on the firm foundation. Download Files.
February 25, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Mike Sanchez
Title: The Wide and the Narrow Gates
Matthew 7:13-28 - Jesus Christ concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a powerful entreaty to enter life in Him through the narrow gate, to travel the more difficult yet truly fulfilled road of life in Him. Download Files.
February 18, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Golden Rule
Matthew 7:1-12 - Jesus uses the specific example of our propensity to inappropriately judge others to teach His disciples about the Golden Rule of doing unto others as you would have them do to you. In His teaching Jesus (1) confronts our hypocrisy of being judgmental unnecessarily, (2) cautions us about some people's unwillingness to be corrected in anything (3) gives us hope that our Father will help us become less judgmental and (4) gives us the Golden Rule, which should affect every area of our lives. Download Files.
February 11, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: Seeking the Kingdom
Matthew 6:25-34 - Silicon valley is a place where we are assaulted every day by the allurement of money. Jesus addresses this issue in the Sermon on the Mount when he commands us to stop laying up treasure on earth and lay up treasure in heaven. In this message we examine Jesus follow up command to "stop be anxious for your life" and the accompanying commands to help us overcome this primary hurdle to us being the kind of people who are unleashed to be generous in meeting the needs of those less fortunate. Download Files.
February 4, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: Laying Up Treasures In Heaven
Matthew 6:19-24 - In this passage Jesus commands us to stop "laying up treasures on earth" and to start "laying up treasure in heaven". He concludes with the sober warning "you cannot serve God and mammon". In the first part of this two-part message we will examine why this is so important for the Christian, who is to be marked with a zeal for good works, and how we are to do this. Next week we will examine the primary hurdle to unleashing our resources to be used by God. Download Files.
January 28, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Practicing Prayer
Matthew 6:5-14 - In the midst of Jesus teaching His disciples not to practice their righteousness to be seen my men, He gives us a working model for prayer. Using this as a springboard, we examine what Scripture says about the importance of prayer. Understanding what prayer is and the character of the One to whom we are praying, should cause us to pray with expectancy, knowing that God will hear us and will always answer for our good and His glory. Download Files.
January 21, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: Seeking the Reward of the Father
Matthew 6:1-18 - In this passage we are confronted with a warning from Jesus "Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them...otherwise you will have no reward with your Father who is in heaven". It is a sobering reality that we often times miss out on the Fathers reward because we have settled instead for the honor of men. But it is encouraging to realize that when disregard the recognition of man, Father who sees all rewards us according to his greatness and glory. Download Files.
January 14, 2007
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Common Grace
Matthew 5:38-48 - Isaac speaks to Crossings about Common Grace Download Files.
December 31, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Kingdom Righteousness v. Pharisee Legalism
Matthew 5:27-37 - Jesus continues with his explanation of the righteous expectation for kingdom living. As Jesus proclaims the intended higher standard for kingdom living, He challenges the Pharisees' perversion of the Law respecting adultery, divorce, and oaths. Jesus provides His disciples with the Law's intended meaning (the spirit of the Law), which was contrary to the legalistic standard that was taught by the Pharisees. Download Files.
December 17, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: The Surpassing Righteousness of the Kingdom
Matthew 5:17-26 - There is a "surpassing righteousness" that is necesary for entrance into the kingdom of heaven. The sobering reality is that we don't have this righteousness. The good news is that Jesus does! In this message we will examine Jesus statement in regard to the law and prophets "I did not come to abolish but to fulfill" and see how this is both bad news and good news for sinners Download Files.
December 10, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Salt and Light
Matthew 5:13-16 - After Jesus lays out the beatitudes, the general description of those fit for the kingdom of God, He tells His disciples how those who evidence the beatitudes from the heart will impact this world. Jesus's true disciples will be salt by acting as a preservative of the earth and bringing the flavors of joy, peace, grace, and the abundant life to people called into the kingdom. Jesus's true disciples will be light by exposing the darkness of this world while revealing God's righteousness. Download Files.
December 3, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:2-12 - Jesus teaches His disciples about the requirements for living as His disciple. He starts His requirements with the beatitudes, the basic priciples by which all of His disciples must live. It is clear that we cannot meet these standards and should be convicted by them. However, Jesus has lived up to the standards on our behalf and His sacrifice is sufficient for our shortcomings as will become evident later in our study of Matthew. Download Files.
November 26, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:1-7:29 - Reading of the Sermon on the Mount Download Files.
November 19, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: Kingdom of the Broken
Matthew 4:23-5:3 - Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe invites broken people to enter His kingdom so that He can heal them and teach them. He is on a recruitment campaign to populate His kingdom with people who like you and me, who need help. This is Good news! This is the Gospel. In this message we will unpack the assumption that Jesus is in fact the Ultimate and Supreme Authority of the universe as it was demonstrated in His ministry and teaching. Second we will unpack the reality that this supreme authority of the Universe really is seeking after broken people to be in His kingdom. Download Files.
November 12, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Sean Barber
Title: Repentence
Matthew 4:12-22 - Sean speaks to Crossings about repentance. Download Files.
November 5, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: The Temptations of Christ
Matthew 4:1-11 - Matthew continues documenting the facts establishing that Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah. Immediately following the public proclamation by the Father that Jesus is His beloved Son, Jesus is escorted into the wilderness by the Spirit to be tempted by the devil. Jesus is tempted for 40 days while fasting. Matthew documents three specific temptations that occur after Jesus had been fasting for 40 days. The devil tempts Jesus in the areas of physical needs, misapplication of the Word of God, and with power and possessions. Jesus's responses to the temptations come from Scripture. Though Jesus never excused Himself from the human experience during the temptations, He was without sin, one of the essential proofs of His ability to be the perfect sacrifice for our sins. Download Files.
October 22, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Isaac Zamora
Title: Baptism
Matthew 3 - Isaac speaks to Crossings about the Baptism of Jesus Download Files.
October 15, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: No Ordinary Child
Matthew 2:13-23 - In this familiar passage the gospel writer continues to build his case for the reality that Jesus is the Messiah. He gives compelling evidence from Jesus' early infancy that He is no ordinary child. Fulfilled prophesies as well as Herod's intense assault against the infant combine with divine guidance and protection to force the reader to consider that something significant is taking place...God himself has shown up! Download Files.
October 8, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Authentic Worship
Matthew 2:1-12 - As Matthew continues on in his presentation of Jesus as the Messiah, he evidences various principles of authentic worship. The Gentile magi travelled a great distance as they were directed to the Savior by God, openly proclaimed in Jerusalem that Jesus was the King of the Jews, had an intimate heart-level connection with the Savior, unashamedly worshiped the Savior, and presented Him with gifts of their treasures. Matthew shows us by the magi's example how we are to respond to the truth of who Jesus is. Download Files.
October 1, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Tom Tanquary
Title: God is With Us...
Matthew 1:18-25 - In this second message we are confronted with one of the most foundational, yet most profound statements of Christianity. This Jesus who Matthew makes every effort to show is the Son of Abraham and the Son of David is also the Son of God, or "Immanuel, God with us". This is an amazing statement, but if we are not careful we can glance over it with little or no impact on us. The aim of this message is not only to ground believers in the foundational truth that Jesus was born fully God and fully man through the miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit, but to be blown away and encouraged with the fact that Jesus is "Immanuel, God with us!" Download Files.
September 24, 2006
Series: Thou Art The Christ | A Study in the Book of Matthew
Author: Trevor Zink
Title: Introduction
Matthew 1:1-17 - Matthew's gospel was written to a Jewish audience or those who had an understanding of Judaism. He opens his gospel with a presentation of his subject, Jesus who is the Christ. He then sets the tone for his gospel by starting on his mission to prove that Jesus is the promised Messiah. The starting point of his evidence is the foundational, provable fact that Jesus is the Son of David, the Son of Abraham. In going through the “legal†genealogy of Jesus, Matthew intentionally names many “scandalous†individuals who are known for lying, adultery, murder, prostitution, incest, wickedness, displeasing God, or being a Gentile. While the Jewish leaders of the time would scoff at a person from such a background, Matthew confidently says, in his own way, "Behold the Savior". Download Files.