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2025-05–04 – Brand-New Perspective on Hard Times

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2025-05–04 - Brand-New Perspective on Hard Times

00:00 / 42:39

Life’s trials and the challenges compared to all of eternity aren’t really that big. Pastor Luke teaches us how to have a different perspective on life’s hard times.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: May 4

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(03:10) Compensatory Skills

(12:27) 1. Our troubles won’t last long

(16:19) 2. I can still have joy

(21:38) 3. Trials strengthen our faith

(35:34) 4. Everything God pulls us through is an opportunity to point people back to God

(41:47) Prayer

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2025-04-27 – Brand-New Priorities and Values

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2025-04-27 - Brand-New Priorities and Values

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People want Jesus as a savior but don’t want Him as a shepherd. As Pastor Luke continues our Living Brand New series, he teaches us about choosing between God and the world.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: April 27

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(05:36) People want Jesus as a savior but don’t want Him as a shepherd

(07:08) My values and priorities will reinforce my new life or resuscitate my old one

(10:54) God’s ladder vs World’s ladder

(14:25) 1. Seek Him first

(21:35) 2. Take my next step

(28:08) 3. Lose the weights

(31:21) Conclusion

(33:23) Prayer

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2025-04-20 – Easter

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2025-04-20 - Easter

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In this Easter message, Pastor Luke teaches that Jesus didn’t come to make us a better version. He came to make us a brand-new creation.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: April 20

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(05:23) Jesus conquered death for me

(12:46) Jesus didn’t come to make us a better version; He came to make us a brand-new creation

(17:27) Chayse’s story

(24:21) 1. I am forgiven from my past

(25:26) 2. I am healed of my hurts

(27:39) 3. I am freed from my hangups

(29:49) Conclusion

(33:44) Prayer

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2025-04-13 – To Not Worry

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2025-04-13 - To Not Worry

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Worry can happen when your level of concern exceeds your level of control. Pastor Brent teaches us the antidote.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: April 13

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(07:21) Worry can happen when your level of concern exceeds your level of control

(10:18) Matthew 6

(15:22) The antidote to worry is trust

(30:15) Jesus is trustworthy

(31:23) Prayer

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2025-04-06 – To Live Out Forgiveness

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2025-04-06 - To Live Out Forgiveness

00:00 / 42:16

God wants us to forgive others for our own healing. Pastor Luke teaches us about releasing our unforgiveness.

Speaker: Luke Smith

Date: April 6

— Table of Contents —

(00:00) Intro

(04:26) Forgiveness is releasing someone of the debt they owe me for the wrong the committed against me

(08:03) God wants us to forgive others for our own healing

(11:09) Forgiveness is not an emotion; forgiveness is a decision

(14:47) Forgiveness can’t change the past, but it can change my future

(17:59) 1. I have decided to pray for those who hurt you

(23:59) 2. I have decided to forgive, just as I have been forgiven

(36:44) 3. I have decided to live in peace

(40:11) Prayer

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2025-03-30 – To Live Openhanded

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2025-03-30 - To Live Openhanded

00:00 / 38:52

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

00:00 / 36:16

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

00:00 / 48:52

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

00:00 / 47:29

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

00:00 / 39:45

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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