Episode – Crossroads Community Church

2025-03-30 – To Live Openhanded

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2025-03-30 - To Live Openhanded

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Anything I have, that I’m not willing to let go of, I don’t have it, it has me. Pastor Luke teaches us how to live openhanded.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: March 30

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(02:04) The significance of a life can best be calculated by what someone gives away

(09:35) The human appetite can be summarized in one word: MORE

(13:04) Anything I have, that I’m not willing to let go of, I don’t have it, it has me

(21:43) 1. I am a steward, not the owner

(22:57) Everything God has given me, He has given me to advance His Kingdom

(28:20) 2. I am more concerned with long-term impact than I am short-term comfort

(32:29) So much of what we miss is a result of our unwillingness to let go of what we already have

(33:27) 3. My Life Is Not About Me

(37:52) Prayer

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2025-03-23 – To Follow Jesus

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2025-03-23 - To Follow Jesus

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It was more than just Jesus’ words that compelled the disciples to follow him. It was also his way. Pastor Caleb teaches us how Jesus wants to form us.

Speaker: Caleb Maple

Date: March 23

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(04:43) It was more than just Jesus’ words that compelled the disciples to follow him. It was also his way

(05:47) Jesus wants to be your rabbi

(09:36) When Jesus said whoever he meant WHOEVER

(18:58) Jesus has open arms and a narrow way

(23:05) The foundation of following Jesus is not about trying. It’s about trusting

(24:44) Be with Jesus. Become like Jesus. Do as He did (Matthew 4v19)

(28:50) Conclusion – John 15

(34:00) Prayer

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2025-03-16 – Faith Circle

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2025-03-16 - Faith Circle

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It’s easy to feel physically connected but be relationally detached. As we wrap up our Imperfect Family series, Pastor Luke shares the importance of faith circles.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: March 16

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(05:54) We have to invest in our support circles before we need them

(08:30) It’s easy to feel physically connected but be relationally detached

(14:47) Social Media = Counterfeit Connections

(25:41) Busyness is not a badge of honor. It is a barricade to healthy relationships

(30:16) Faith Circles for Imperfect Families: 1. Find a faith circle

(34:00) Faith Circles for Imperfect Families: 2. Widen the circle

(41:41) Faith Circles for Imperfect Families: 3. Save a place for shoes

(47:56) Prayer

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2025-03-09 – Meeting Families Where They Are

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2025-03-09 - Meeting Families Where They Are

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We believe in meeting people where they are and helping them take their next step with Christ. If you need any help, contact us at expecting@ecrossroads.org.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: March 9

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(05:11) Meeting people where they are and helping them take their next step with Christ

(11:30) We are all created in the image of God

(14:44) Psalm 139v13-16

(17:47) Matthew 22v37-39, Jeremiah 1v5,

(20:16) Isaiah 7v14, Luke 1v41, 44

(31:21) 2 Samuel 12v16-23 & Ephesians 2v10

(44:47) expecting@ecrossroads.org

(46:34) Prayer

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2025-03-02 – Hearts of Parents and Children

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2025-03-02 - Hearts of Parents and Children

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The parenting priority is a heart-to-heart connection. Pastor Brent teaches us how to nurture and protect that heart connection.

Speaker: Brent Faulkner

Date: March 2

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(04:11) Malachi 4:6 & Luke 1:13, 17

(07:13) The parenting priority is a heart-to-heart connection

(11:12) Deuteronomy 6:1-9

(13:29) It starts with your heart

(18:06) Nurture and protect the heart connection

(24:43) Discipline’s Focus & Goal

(28:35) Conclusion

(38:28) Prayer

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2025-02-23 – Anger Management

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2025-02-23 - Anger Management

00:00 / 38:40

No relationship is immune to conflict. Pastor Luke teaches us about angry dont’s and ways to address conflict.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: February 23

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(04:51) No relationship is immune to conflict

(07:09) The Angry Don’ts: 1. Don’t let my anger become sin

(15:30) The Angry Don’ts: 2. Don’t delay in dealing with your anger

(18:08) The Angry Don’ts: 3. Don’t get angry quickly

(26:47) Addressing Conflict: 1. Be gentle

(27:58) Addressing Conflict: 2. Provide feedback not frustration

(31:44) Addressing Conflict: 3. Lead with love

(33:26) Addressing Conflict: 4. Don’t take your loved ones for granted

(37:51) Prayer

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2025-02-16 – Love and Marriage

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2025-02-16 - Love and Marriage

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Love and marriage are a part of our Imperfect Family. Pastor Luke teaches us four relational building components.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: February 16

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(06:15) 1. The Foundations – Trust & Communication

(15:15) 2. The Framing – establish Christ-centered expectations

(26:31) 3. The Failure-Proofing

(39:49) 4. The Finished Product

(42:16) Prayer

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2025-02-09 – Hope in My Home

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2025-02-09 - Hope in My Home

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We build faith at home. As we begin our Imperfect Family series, Pastor Luke shares how we can build culture in our home – no matter if you are single, married, parents, childless, empty-nesters, or grandparents.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: February 9

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(03:34) Whoever best engages the family, owns the future

(06:22) Every home has a culture

(13:14) We build faith at home

(15:32) We need a Godly vision for a Christ-centered home

(21:00) Be intentional with my schedule

(27:13) The Big Three: Pray

(32:54) The Big Three: Talk

(37:14) The Big Three: Serve

(41:43) Prayer

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2025-02-02 – Vision Sunday

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2025-02-02 - Vision Sunday

00:00 / 45:16

For Vision Sunday, Pastor Luke shows us where we were last year, where we are now, and where we’re going this next year.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: February 2

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro & Our Mission

(10:57) Vision: the ability to see where I’m going

(19:46) A Godly vision will help us to sort out what is good from what is God

(22:35) Godly vision constructs Godly disciplines

(30:13) We never arrive at the right destination by accident

(37:54) Living the 10K Life

(43:32) Conclusion & Prayer

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2025-01-26 – Continuing Wisdom’s Way

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2025-01-26 - Continuing Wisdom’s Way

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We can easily convince ourselves that wisdumb is wisdom. Pastor Brent teaches us about where we can find true understanding.

Speaker: Brent Faulkner

Date: January 26

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(03:00) We can easily convince ourselves that wisdumb is wisdom

(07:05) Understanding = “Shama” = to listen (with implication of obedience)

(18:31) Beware the slow creep of compromise

(22:57) Solomon is wisdom’s warning. Jesus is wisdom’s way.

(34:30) May we continue in wisdom’s way: a “shama heart” for Jesus

(36:19) Prayer

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