

The Crossing Sunday Sermons
The Crossing, A Church in Columbia, MO
Listen to the weekly sermon from Sunday mornings at The Crossing, a church in Columbia, Missouri. Whether you’re catching up or listening for a second (or third) time, you’ll be able to learn about God’s word and how it applies to your life. Check out episode show notes for information about The Crossing’s current sermon series and for ways you can get involved at The Crossing.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 31min
Experience Your Holy Calling
What does it mean that God is holy? Can we be holy, too? Hear from Dave as he challenges us to live within the calling God gives to every believer.
This sermon is part of our “Experience God” sermon series.
How do you experience God? God has given us many ways to step into his transformational presence, but too few take advantage of these gifts. Join The Crossing as we explore and experiment with ancient Christian practices to help us encounter God in new ways this fall.
Want to get the most out of each week’s sermon? Download “Experience God: Experiments for August and September”. This free workbook will help you apply what you learn on Sunday morning with daily devotionals and exercises. Download your free copy
Interested in more content like this?
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox.
Get connected at The Crossing!
When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

Oct 20, 2025 • 32min
Find Your Life at the Bottom of the Boat
Would you rather sit at the table or be the servant? Join Keith as he teaches from Luke 22:27 and reminds us that if we want to draw near to Jesus, we have to go where he goes.
This sermon is part of our “Experience God” sermon series.
How do you experience God? God has given us many ways to step into his transformational presence, but too few take advantage of these gifts. Join The Crossing as we explore and experiment with ancient Christian practices to help us encounter God in new ways this fall.
Want to get the most out of each week’s sermon? Download “Experience God: Experiments for August and September”. This free workbook will help you apply what you learn on Sunday morning with daily devotionals and exercises. Download your free copy
Interested in more content like this?
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox.
Get connected at The Crossing!
When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

Oct 13, 2025 • 30min
Experience God by Giving Thanks
Are you a grumbler? Dave examines the story of ancient Israel to reveal how a lack of gratitude leads to a hardened heart that misses out on experiencing God.
This sermon is part of our “Experience God” sermon series.
How do you experience God? God has given us many ways to step into his transformational presence, but too few take advantage of these gifts. Join The Crossing as we explore and experiment with ancient Christian practices to help us encounter God in new ways this fall.
Want to get the most out of each week’s sermon? Download “Experience God: Experiments for August and September”. This free workbook will help you apply what you learn on Sunday morning with daily devotionals and exercises. Download your free copy
Interested in more content like this?
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox.
Get connected at The Crossing!
When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

Oct 6, 2025 • 28min
Becoming a Step 5 Christian
Do you practice regular confession? Keith examines the ways a lack of confession and repentance can keep us from experiencing God by reflecting on the story of Saul in 1 Samuel 15.
This sermon is part of our “Experience God” sermon series.
How do you experience God? God has given us many ways to step into his transformational presence, but too few take advantage of these gifts. Join The Crossing as we explore and experiment with ancient Christian practices to help us encounter God in new ways this fall.
Want to get the most out of each week’s sermon? Download “Experience God: Experiments for August and September”. This free workbook will help you apply what you learn on Sunday morning with daily devotionals and exercises. Download your free copy
Interested in more content like this?
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox.
Get connected at The Crossing!
When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

Sep 29, 2025 • 30min
Experience God's Presence
Do you know how to experience God? Or do you still need to learn how to be with God? Hear from Dave as he helps you experience the transcendent reality of God's presence in your daily life.
This sermon is part of our “Experience God” sermon series.
How do you experience God? God has given us many ways to step into his transformational presence, but too few take advantage of these gifts. Join The Crossing as we explore and experiment with ancient Christian practices to help us encounter God in new ways this fall.
Want to get the most out of each week’s sermon? Download “Experience God: Experiments for August and September”. This free workbook will help you apply what you learn on Sunday morning with daily devotionals and exercises. Download your free copy.
Interested in more content like this?
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox.
Get connected at The Crossing!
When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

Sep 22, 2025 • 33min
The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
Are you comfortable in silence? What if, in a world full of noise, silence is precisely what our souls need to experience God? Hear from Keith as he looks to the example of Jesus in Mark 1:35 and how Jesus himself needed silence and solitude.
This sermon is part of our “Experience God” sermon series.
How do you experience God? God has given us many ways to step into his transformational presence, but too few take advantage of these gifts. Join The Crossing as we explore and experiment with ancient Christian practices to help us encounter God in new ways this fall.
Want to get the most out of each week’s sermon? Download “Experience God: Experiments for August and September”. This free workbook will help you apply what you learn on Sunday morning with daily devotionals and exercises. Download your free copy.
Interested in more content like this?
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox.
Get connected at The Crossing!
When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

Sep 15, 2025 • 31min
Experience the Spirit in Scripture
Have you experienced the supernatural power of scripture? Hear from Dave as he challenges us to experience God through meditating on scripture.
This sermon is part of our “Experience God” sermon series.
How do you experience God? God has given us many ways to step into his transformational presence, but too few take advantage of these gifts. Join The Crossing as we explore and experiment with ancient Christian practices to help us encounter God in new ways this fall.
Want to get the most out of each week’s sermon? Download “Experience God: Experiments for August and September”. This free workbook will help you apply what you learn on Sunday morning with daily devotionals and exercises. Download your free copy
Interested in more content like this?
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox.
Get connected at The Crossing!
When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

Sep 8, 2025 • 31min
Distracting Yourself to Death
Is your phone keeping you from experiencing the presence of God? Hear from Keith as he looks at 1 Kings 19:11-12 and reminds you of what's at stake if you spend your life digitally distracted.
This sermon is part of our “Experience God” sermon series.
How do you experience God? God has given us many ways to step into his transformational presence, but too few take advantage of these gifts. Join The Crossing as we explore and experiment with ancient Christian practices to help us encounter God in new ways this fall.
Want to get the most out of each week’s sermon? Download “Experience God: Experiments for August and September”. This free workbook will help you apply what you learn on Sunday morning with daily devotionals and exercises. Download your free copy
Interested in more content like this?
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox.
Get connected at The Crossing!
When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

Sep 1, 2025 • 32min
Constant Prayer
Is it impossible to always pray? Or is it just improbable? Join Patrick Miller as he explores the biblical practice of constant prayer from 1 Thessalonians 5:17 and reveals how it can change your life.
This sermon is part of our “Experience God” sermon series.
How do you experience God? God has given us many ways to step into his transformational presence, but too few take advantage of these gifts. Join The Crossing as we explore and experiment with ancient Christian practices to help us encounter God in new ways this fall.
Want to get the most out of each week’s sermon? Download “Experience God: Experiments for August and September”. This free workbook will help you apply what you learn on Sunday morning with daily devotionals and exercises. Download your free copy
Interested in more content like this?
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox.
Get connected at The Crossing!
When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

Aug 25, 2025 • 26min
Experience God
Are you missing out on experiencing God? Dave Cover kicks off a new sermon series designed to guide you through spiritual practices that aim to help you tap into the transcendent.
This sermon is part of our “Experience God” sermon series.
How do you experience God? God has given us many ways to step into his transformational presence, but too few take advantage of these gifts. Join The Crossing as we explore and experiment with ancient Christian practices to help us encounter God in new ways this fall.
Want to get the most out of each week’s sermon? Download “Experience God: Experiments for August and September”. This free workbook will help you apply what you learn on Sunday morning with daily devotionals and exercises. Download your free copy
Interested in more content like this?
Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox.
Get connected at The Crossing!
When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.


