Crossroads Community Church - Aurora Podcast

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. 

Sunday, May 14, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Filled!

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 3:14-21

1. A Prayer for Strength.
2. A Prayer for Love.
3. A Prayer for Fullness. 

Sunday, May 07, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

The Mystery Made Known! 

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 3:1-13 

1. God calls us to the same life! 
2. As a Christian, and as part of His church, you have a mission and a ministry! 
3. When the Word of God is proclaimed, lives are transformed! 

Communion Today

Sunday, April 30, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Cornerstone

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today's Texts: Ephesians 2:19-22; Acts 17:24-25; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Philippians 3:20-21 

1. We are citizens of the Kingdom of God. 
2. The true Church is built upon the words and person of Jesus. 
3. We are God’s dwelling place. 

Communion Today

Sunday, April 23, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Breaking Down the Walls

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 2:11-18

1. Only Christ can break down the walls of prejudice!
2. We are Christians before we are anything else!
3. You cannot be a Christian and hate or vilify – you just can’t.
4. The cross not only deals with our separation from each other, but also our separation from God.

Communion Today

Sunday, April 16, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

The Gift

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 2:8-10

1. There is nothing you can do to earn your way into God’s favor! 
2. Grace is God’s unmerited favor – not earned or deserved. 
3. Faith is belief + trust + obedience – it is an active faith. 
4. We are God’s masterpiece!

Communion Today

Sunday, April 09, 2023

Easter Sunday

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Luke 24:1-9

1. Only the words of Jesus made it make sense! 

Friday, April 07, 2023

Good Friday Service

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today's Texts:

Sunday, April 02, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Alive!

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today's Texts: Ephesians 2:1-7; Romans 3:10; Titus 3:5a; Romans 2:46; Romans 6:10-11

1.   The world will not lead you to God.
2.   Salvation is based upon God's character.
3.   God can turn your dead end into eternal life.

Sunday, March 26, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

All Things

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 1:19b-23

1.   Resurrection Power.
   The power that saves is the same power that sanctifies!
2.   Exaltation Power.
   There is power in God's church!

Sunday, March 19, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Our Hope

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today's Texts: Ephesians 1:15-19a; Isaiah 11:2; 1 Cor. 1:24-25; 1 Cor. 2:4-5; 1 Cor. 2:10, 12; James 1:5

1.   Christ provides supernatural resources to all Christians.
2.   The Spirit empowers us with God's wisdom and understanding.
3.   Wisdom is a free gift from the Father.
4.   Value the presence of God and you will know the power of God.

Sunday, March 12, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

The Seal

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 1:11-14

Sermon Notes:

1. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit.
2. The Holy Spirit is our guarantee.

Sunday, March 5, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

United as One

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Ephesians 1:7-10

Sermon Notes:

1. Redemption.
2. Forgiveness.
3. Grace.
4. Discernment.
5. Hope.

Sunday, February 26, 2023

From the message series: Ephesians - Walking in the Light

Chosen

Sunday, February 26, 2023

Pastor Caleb Lantz

Today's Text: Ephesians 1:1-6; John 6:44; 1 Thessalonians 4:3

Sermon Notes:

1. Spiritual blessings are accessed through Christ.
2. God the Father is actively drawing people to Christ.
3. When a child of God is born - we praise him for grace!

From the message series: Vision - All In

All In!

Sunday, February 19, 2023

Pastor Daren Snow

Today's Texts: Matthew 4: 19, Luke 10:27, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 12:1, Hebrews 10:24-25, Romans 12:2, 1 Thessalonians 2-8

Sermon Notes:

1. A Disciple making church.
2. A Family Life church.
3. A Kingdom focused church.
4. A Community focused church.
5. A Financially healthy church.