Crossroads Church

Fake can look pretty (ever heard of Instagram?), but sometimes our lives can feel like that fake Christmas tree in your living room. It's beautiful, perfect, and also..sterile and lifeless. This week, Kyle Ranson uses the Bible (and also the classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas") to show us how God stepped away from perfection to chase something better: you.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

What’s your Christmas season strategy? All of us have one. Maybe you’re trying to wring every bit of cheer out of the holiday like it’s a tube of toothpaste, or maybe you have a schedule so bare it would make the Grinch jealous. But what if there’s a better way? This week, Alli shows us how strategies we find in the most unlikely of places (like, say, 2004's “Christmas with the Kranks”) points us back to a timeless truth of how to get the most out of this holiday.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio

Eves aren’t just for Christmas anymore. We love Christmas, but who decided we start celebrating on November 1st? Let’s not skip over one of the only holidays dedicated to something God actually commands us to do—be grateful.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Deserts and rainforests. One day  life feels like you’re stuck in a desert, begging for rain. Other times feel like rainforests—life is lush and you’re swinging through the vines like George of the Jungle. Why does God feel so far away in one, yet, so close in another? This week, Brian Tome shows us how God isn’t just with us in the good times, but uses every season of life to accomplish His main goal—to make us look more like Him.  Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Feeling lost in the dark can be daunting, but there's hope and light waiting for you! Kyle Ranson explores the contrasts between mountaintop highs and valley lows, revealing how Jesus embodies truth in times of struggle. He delves into Psalm 23's promises and examines the power of deceptive whispers that keep us stumbling. Through engaging exercises, listeners confront sticky lies about their identity and worth. Ultimately, the message is clear: God relentlessly pursues each of us, offering light and healing along the way.

Discover how even the smallest step of faith can transform daunting obstacles into stories of victory. Kyle shares captivating anecdotes, including a rescue from a Hawaiian hike, to illustrate life's challenges. He invites listeners to embrace uncertainty as part of their faith journey. By exploring biblical imagery and Jesus' words, he encourages claiming promises over personal mountains. Conclude with a heartfelt call to action, urging everyone to take that mustard-seed step and trust God for their breakthroughs.

Jon Tyson, a seasoned pastor and speaker known for his impactful messages, leads a powerful discussion on surrendering to God’s will. He emphasizes that God can't be controlled and challenges the notion that good deeds will earn blessings. Tyson presents three temptations of control over obedience, revealing how it damages relationships and hinders spiritual freedom. He encourages listeners to surrender their future, shame, and will, using personal stories and a captivating trapeze analogy to illustrate the beauty of trusting God completely.

The world’s got dragons—fear, shame, lies we’ve believed for too long. But you’ve got a weapon they can’t touch: your story.That means the truth about what you’ve lived through—yes, even the messy parts—can take down darkness and bring real freedom. This week, Chuck Mingo shows us your  story more powerful than any old piece of metal you could buy at a Renaissance Fair.   Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

How do you share your faith without feeling weird or “pushy”? They say the best way to understand something is to try to explain it to someone else. But trying to explain the Gospel in ten words or less kinda feels like trying to fit a gallon of ice cream in an dixie cup. It can be so complex, but it can also be so, so simple. Today, Alli Patterson gives us some tools to not only understand the Gospel, but how to share it with our friends in a way that feels like Good News (and not weird or pushy). Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio

Ok, we know we’re supposed to share the Good News of Jesus. But, uh…how? The even better news is that you don’t have to do it alone. There’s a Helper. This week, Brian Tome breaks down why the Holy Spirit’s job isn’t just to give you a nice spiritual experience, but to empower you to share the story of Jesus with your friends and neighbors. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.