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2026-10-04 - Chapters 13-15

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="E21IK95fjk"><a href="https://support.ecrossroads.org/podcast/2026-10-04-chapters-13-15/">2026-10-04 &#8211; Chapters 13-15</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://support.ecrossroads.org/podcast/2026-10-04-chapters-13-15/embed/#?secret=E21IK95fjk" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;2026-10-04 &#8211; Chapters 13-15&#8221; &#8212; Crossroads Community Church" data-secret="E21IK95fjk" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://support.ecrossroads.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

Are we on mission to proclaim the gospel, make disciples, establish churches, and help those in need? Pastor Luke asks us to consider this as he teaches us from Acts Chapters 13-15.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: October 4

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(00:00) Intro

(09:47) Missionaries definition

(10:27) How do I help accomplish this mission?

(12:23) If I’m still breathing, I’m still on mission.

(19:13) How inconvenienced am I willing to be … to help someone find Jesus?

(37:25) Let’s not make it unnecessarily difficult for people to turn to God.

(39:32) Prayer

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Crossroads Community Church

2026-09-27 - Chapters 10-11

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="grqvI0E5Vi"><a href="https://support.ecrossroads.org/podcast/2026-08-27-chapters-10-11/">2026-09-27 &#8211; Chapters 10-11</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://support.ecrossroads.org/podcast/2026-08-27-chapters-10-11/embed/#?secret=grqvI0E5Vi" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;2026-09-27 &#8211; Chapters 10-11&#8221; &#8212; Crossroads Community Church" data-secret="grqvI0E5Vi" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://support.ecrossroads.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

As Pastor Brent covers Acts chapters 10 and 11, he teaches us that the Holy Spirit erases dividing lines. Who are we to stand in God’s way?

Speaker: Brent Faulkner

Date: September 27

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(00:00) Intro

(01:51) Acts 10 and Paul’s mentions of unity

(26:34) The Holy Spirit erases dividing lines

(30:10) Acts 11

(32:57) Who am I to stand in God’s way?

(42:04) God changes our perspectives through proximity and presence with others

(42:36) Reflection Questions

(45:30) Prayer

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Crossroads Community Church

2026-09-20 - Chapters 8-9

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Persecution can produce perseverance. Pastor Luke teaches us three truths about facing opposition and suffering because of our faith from Acts 8–9.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: September 20

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(00:00) Intro

(07:38) Persecution can produce perseverance 

(10:20) 1. Persecution can be a pathway to new opportunities

(15:24) 2. Persecution is not God’s punishment, it’s proof that this message matters

(19:54) 3. Following Jesus doesn’t exempt us from opposition, it prepares us for it

(36:12) Information fills the mind; revelation changes the life

(43:08) Prayer

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2026-09-13 - Chapters 4-7

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What is the difference between a comfortable Christian and a committed Christian? Pastor Luke asks us to examine ourselves for the difference as he continues our Book of Acts series, looking at chapters 4 to 7.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: September 13

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(00:00) Intro

(03:44) Acts 2 Church

(17:46) Where is the Holy Spirit leading me to give?

(26:01) The Comfortable Christian

(27:47) The Committed Christian

(31:03) Acts 4 and 5

(44:49) What you need to be a committed Christian

(45:50) Prayer

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2026-09-06 - Chapters 1-3

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As we begin our new The Book of Acts series we cover chapters 1-3. Pastor Luke teaches us the value of waiting, understanding beyond what you’d expect, and the meaning of true repentance.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: September 6

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(00:00) Intro

(05:18) There is always a reason when God says wait

(19:12) When people don’t understand it, they criticize it

(31:28) Repentance is a change of heart that leads to a change of direction

(41:07) Acts of the Holy Spirit

(44:29) Prayer

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2026-08-30 - Daily Inventory

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<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="3IWcnLibOs"><a href="https://support.ecrossroads.org/podcast/2026-08-30-daily-inventory/">2026-08-30 &#8211; Daily Inventory</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://support.ecrossroads.org/podcast/2026-08-30-daily-inventory/embed/#?secret=3IWcnLibOs" width="500" height="350" title="&#8220;2026-08-30 &#8211; Daily Inventory&#8221; &#8212; Crossroads Community Church" data-secret="3IWcnLibOs" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://support.ecrossroads.org/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script>

God owns the future, but we can give him our past and present. In the last message of our Against the Current series, Pastor Caleb encourages us to adopt the habit of daily inventory.

Speaker: Caleb Maple

Date: August 30

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(00:00) Intro

(02:57) Daily Inventory

(13:53) God owns the future, we can give him our past and present

(18:42) Daily Inventory questions

(23:19) Examen prayer

(28:19) Conclusion

(33:39) Serenity prayer

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Crossroads Community Church

2026-08-23 - Examine Myself

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How can you be honest with yourself about yourself? Pastor Luke teaches us three ways to examine our hearts.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: August 23

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(00:00) Intro

(07:55) How to be honest with myself about myself

(19:59) 1. Bring my blind spots to God

(28:24) 2. Ask the really, hard questions

(32:50) 3. Be hard to offend.

(39:25) Conclusion

(41:11) Prayer

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2026-08-16 - Leaving ‘er Behind

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Comparison is the thief that steals contentment. Pastor Luke teaches us that our discontentment with what we have reveals more about our trust in God than about how we feel about the people we compare ourselves to.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: August 16

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(00:00) Intro

(02:22) Comparison is the thief that steals contentment

(05:39) Matthew 25

(17:04) The frustration of comparison causes us to focus on inequity instead of opportunity

(20:03) 1. Leave ‘er Behind

(24:32) 2. Celebrate together

(33:27) 3. Remember my appraisal

(40:12) Conclusion & Prayer

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2026-08-09 - Simplifying My Life

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Filled from Genesis to the maps is God’s intentionality of keeping life simple. So, in efforts to keep life simple, Pastor Luke teaches us three things not to do and three things to do to simplify our lives. 

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: August 9

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(11:07) Stop trying to be someone I’m not

(15:23) Stop comparing

(19:27) Stop getting distracted

(22:22) To do: Prioritize

(33:36) To do: Protect

(41:39) To do: Pursue

(46:30) Conclusion & Prayer

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2026-08-02 - Rest

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The culture around us has a current to it, and it is always pulling us somewhere. This series will help us establish practices to keep us focused on Jesus Christ. In this first week of the series, Pastor Brent covers the practice of rest.  

Speaker: Brent Faulkner

Date: August 2

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(03:43) 1 Peter 1

(11:17) The Practice of Rest

(21:20) Remember the Sabbath

(36:55) Sabbath Mindset

(41:23) Conclusion

(44:31) Prayer

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