

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 28, 2024 • 28min
The One Thing
What's the one thing you want more than anything else in your life? Happiness, comfort, or money? Paul says as believers, it should be Jesus. Hear from Keith as he dives into Philippians 3:12-16 and challenges you to seek after Jesus with every new day. This sermon is part of our 2024 sermon series, Philippians: Experiencing Joy and Peace in Jesus.How do we find the encouragement and strength to keep going in our faith, even when life is hard? Jesus is the key. Because of him, we can experience a life with God that surpasses all understanding, no matter what circumstances come our way. Find out how you can access the joy and peace Jesus offers as we explore Philippians this fall.Extend your Sunday morning worship by praying through Philippians all week. Download Simple Prayers from Philippians, a book of guided prayers to accompany the fall 2024 sermon series.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 21, 2024 • 30min
Paul’s Crude Word
There are so many things you could build your life around: money, family, success, personality, and work. Compared to Christ, Paul says those things are worthless. Hear from Dave as he teaches from Philippians 3:7-11 and explains the reason behind Paul's severe language.This sermon is part of our 2024 sermon series, Philippians: Experiencing Joy and Peace in Jesus.How do we find the encouragement and strength to keep going in our faith, even when life is hard? Jesus is the key. Because of him, we can experience a life with God that surpasses all understanding, no matter what circumstances come our way. Find out how you can access the joy and peace Jesus offers as we explore Philippians this fall.Extend your Sunday morning worship by praying through Philippians all week. Download Simple Prayers from Philippians, a book of guided prayers to accompany the fall 2024 sermon series.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 14, 2024 • 29min
How to Become a Person of Joy
Are you a joyful person? Making joy a personality trait rather than a fleeting feeling is not easy. Hear from Keith Simon as he preaches from Philippians 2:12-13 and unpacks the foundational ways you can find lasting joy. This sermon is part of our 2024 sermon series, Philippians: Experiencing Joy and Peace in Jesus.How do we find the encouragement and strength to keep going in our faith, even when life is hard? Jesus is the key. Because of him, we can experience a life with God that surpasses all understanding, no matter what circumstances come our way. Find out how you can access the joy and peace Jesus offers as we explore Philippians this fall.Extend your Sunday morning worship by praying through Philippians all week. Download Simple Prayers from Philippians, a book of guided prayers to accompany the fall 2024 sermon series.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 7, 2024 • 30min
Relationships Start with Your Mindset
We all have a "way of life." The question is: is yours making your life better or worse? Dave unpacks Philippians 2:1-11 and explores the radical beauty of the cross-shaped way of life that Jesus lived. This sermon is part of our 2024 sermon series, Philippians: Experiencing Joy and Peace in Jesus.How do we find the encouragement and strength to keep going in our faith, even when life is hard? Jesus is the key. Because of him, we can experience a life with God that surpasses all understanding, no matter what circumstances come our way. Find out how you can access the joy and peace Jesus offers as we explore Philippians this fall.Extend your Sunday morning worship by praying through Philippians all week. Download Simple Prayers from Philippians, a book of guided prayers to accompany the fall 2024 sermon series.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 30, 2024 • 32min
The Gift
"Gospel" is a religious word, but it hasn't always been that way. Hear from Dave as he unpacks Philippians 1:27-30 and reveals the radical challenge that Paul gives to early Christians when he tells them to live in step with the gospel of Christ.This sermon is part of our 2024 sermon series, Philippians: Experiencing Joy and Peace in Jesus.How do we find the encouragement and strength to keep going in our faith, even when life is hard? Jesus is the key. Because of him, we can experience a life with God that surpasses all understanding, no matter what circumstances come our way. Find out how you can access the joy and peace Jesus offers as we explore Philippians this fall.Extend your Sunday morning worship by praying through Philippians all week. Download Simple Prayers from Philippians, a book of guided prayers to accompany the fall 2024 sermon series.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 23, 2024 • 29min
The Secret to a Joyful Life
Have you ever wondered what's the secret to feeling joy and peace in your life? In this sermon, Keith reveals how Philippians 1:12-26 shows us the way to a joyful life. This sermon is part of our 2024 sermon series, Philippians: Experiencing Joy and Peace in Jesus.How do we find the encouragement and strength to keep going in our faith, even when life is hard? Jesus is the key. Because of him, we can experience a life with God that surpasses all understanding, no matter what circumstances come our way. Find out how you can access the joy and peace Jesus offers as we explore Philippians this fall.Extend your Sunday morning worship by praying through Philippians all week. Download Simple Prayers from Philippians, a book of guided prayers to accompany the fall 2024 sermon series.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 16, 2024 • 27min
Can You See More?
Dave Cover kicks off the new fall sermon series through the Book of Philippians by teaching on the different ways prayer opens our eyes to the larger reality in our lives. This sermon is part of our 2024 sermon series, Philippians: Experiencing Joy and Peace in Jesus.Extend your Sunday morning worship by praying through Philippians all week. Download Simple Prayers from Philippians, a book of prayers to accompany the fall 2024 sermon series. How do we find the encouragement and strength to keep going in our faith, even when life is hard? Jesus is the key. Because of him, we can experience a life with God that surpasses all understanding, no matter what circumstances come our way. Find out how you can access the joy and peace Jesus offers as we explore Philippians this fall.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 9, 2024 • 44min
Holier Than Thou
Guest Speaker Jackie Hill Perry challenged us to see the goodness of God's holiness by examining Isaiah 6. 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 3, 2024 • 26min
This is How I Fight My Battles
How do you fight your battles? In this sermon, Keith Simon challenges you to pray with confident hope and place your battles in God's capable hands. 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 26, 2024 • 29min
Without Ceasing
How can our church stay focused on what’s most important? By committing to the Bible’s command in 1 Thessalonians 5:16 — Pray without ceasing. In this sermon, Keith introduces The Crossing’s special focus on prayer this fall.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.