SPARK Talks 2019: Week 1
Do you believe God is a healer? Do miracles happen? Why do some people get healed and others don’t? This week we have three very different stories about miracles and healing.
Jun 30, 2019
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Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio is a community for people who are seeking God - from those who are brand new to the whole "church" thing to committed followers of Jesus.
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How it Ends | Week 3: Real Hope
It’s easy to lose hope when thinking about the end of the world. Heck, it’s easy to lose hope thinking about what we have to do the rest of our day today. We can have hope now even in the painful parts of our life because the end is coming and the end is
Jun 22, 2019
How it Ends | Week 2: Real Justice
We all long for real justice and for those who are guilty to be judged. What happens when we are the guilty party? Do we still want justice? In Revelation we see Jesus returning as a legit, Texas Ranger style judge to lay down the law on everyone.
Jun 15, 2019
How it Ends | Week 1: Real Importance
Why would a book about a beast with multiple heads, a bleeding lamb, a serpent, and a dragon actually matter to us now? First, because it’s the story of God’s design for us coming full circle. Second, looking at the end gives us hope for tomorrow and a le
Jun 08, 2019
People Skills | Week 5: How to Say Hard Things
It’s 2019 and we’re as bad as we have ever been when it comes to disagreeing with the people we love. We’ve seen friendships dissolve over invites to baby showers, political lines and even TV shows. We all have the capability to have hard convos that help
Jun 01, 2019
People Skills | Week 4: How to Have Thick Skin
Let’s face it, rejection sucks. When we get rejected most of us reach for options that involve lots of ice cream, wine, or Twitter rants. Rejection is a real part of life, but it doesn’t have to destroy us. We can develop thick skin that faces rejection a
May 25, 2019
People Skills | Week 3: How to Be Interesting
Aren’t interesting friends the best? You know, the people that show up and life is suddenly more exciting? These people have something different that draws people in—and it’s not by being the smartest or loudest.
May 11, 2019
People Skills | Week 2: How to Make Time for People
How often do you think, “I’m just too busy”? The idea of giving more time to relationships probably seems like the most draining thing to do. Well, that may not actually be the case. In fact, it’s the opposite.
May 04, 2019
People Skills | Week 1: How to Pick Friends
The people closest to us have the biggest impact on our success. We all want friends, but good friendships don’t happen without intentionality. Brian Tome gives us a template for adding the right people in our life and yanking the wrong people out. And, h
Apr 27, 2019
Easter | The Impossible Becomes Possible
Easter is the ultimate story of the impossible made possible. And here’s the truth: Ridiculous ideas are achievable. You CAN cross the finish line on the thing you didn’t think was possible. Go all out on dreams and visions—the impossible can become possi
Apr 20, 2019
Humanity | Week 3: Jesus Fixes Broken Things
So that’s it, then. We’re broken people in a jacked up world. What now? Good news—the life of Jesus means that our brokenness isn’t the end of the story. God is in the business of redeeming broken things and bringing them back to life—and that is somethin
Apr 13, 2019
Humanity | Week 2: Accept Brokenness, Find Hope
We hide it. We don’t want to admit it. We do everything we can to cover it up, yet deep down inside we all know the truth: we’re broken. Selfishness runs rampant, greed poisons our relationships, and in a million other ways, we fall short of the people we
Apr 06, 2019
Humanity | Week 1: Created for Glory
Who are we? These days, it’s easy to believe that we are essentially nothing; that we are little more than our biology, the products we consume, or the work we produce. Yet the Bible tells a different story—that God created mankind in his image. Created u
Mar 30, 2019
Rise Above Normal
We want success, and we want it now. Our culture trains us to expect the C-suite job, the mountaintop resort, and the Insta-perfect life, and when we don’t have it immediately, something is wrong. Yet in reality, every achievement comes in the midst of di
Mar 23, 2019
Choose Better
Our culture is chock full of two lies. One says “You should be better.” The other lie is the response, “You’re fine just the way you are, no need to change.” Deep down, we know both are wrong. Yet in the midst of this, God offers a third way—he offers cha
Mar 16, 2019
Don’t Make a Name For Yourself
“Get out there and make a name for yourself.” It’s the advice we give graduates, entrepreneurs, and anybody else with ambition and big dreams. It sounds poetic and inspiring; it’s also dead wrong. All those labels we use to define ourselves, those slurs w
Mar 09, 2019
The Surprise Answer to Unlock Your Purpose
All of us want purpose and meaning in our lives, but it’s easier said than done. We’re stuck in the daily grind—get up, hit the gym, finish the project, run errands, make dinner, and binge a bit till we crash and do it all again tomorrow. Today we’re goi
Mar 02, 2019
Too Good To Be True
The reality is that we are more broken than we think we are. But the good news is that God loves us more than we can imagine. He offers us grace that is too good to be true, yet it is.
Feb 23, 2019
The Joy of Living for the Long Haul
We live in a culture that is obsessed with right now. We obsess over youth, crave the latest product or experience, and mortgage tomorrow for the enjoyment of today. But when it comes to building the meaningful, impactful life we all crave, our short-term
Feb 16, 2019
Crush Numbness and Live Powerfully
Our Netflix watch lists give us away—we are a culture that longs for the supernatural and mystical. We can’t seem to shake the idea that we were made for more than the rut of the nine to five, takeout dinner, and binging Black Mirror. Today we’re going to
Feb 09, 2019
The Super Bowl of Preaching | 2019
Join us for an unconventional, schticky, preaching competition that turns a church service into a spectator sport.
Feb 02, 2019
The New Mind | Week 4: See the Pattern, Take Action
Our brains are wired to conserve energy, which is great for survival but terrible for long term growth and progress. (It also explains why the gym is empty again by the end of January.) If we want to become the people God designed us to be, it requires th
Jan 26, 2019
The New Mind | Week 3: From Fearful to Peace
We live in a world ruled by fear. We may call it “concern,” or “worry,” or “being prudent,” but the reality is that all of us are bound by fear in some areas of life. While fear is a useful tool, it is a terrible master, and one that God never meant us to
Jan 19, 2019
The New Mind | Week 2: Mental Health Checklist
Approximately 1 of every 5 Americans currently struggles with some type of mental health issue. Shocking as that fact is, it means that we need more than just medication. As a culture, we need better awareness and a different perspective on mental health.
Jan 12, 2019
The New Mind | Week 1: The Three M’s of the Mind
New year, new me. So we make resolutions, make a trip to the gym, and hope that things will go different this year. Yet here’s the thing—if you want to see real change this year, it starts with your mind. Today we’re talking about the three keys God uses
Jan 06, 2019
Best of 2018
So much has happened since the start of 2018, it’s easy to forget most of it. Let’s take a moment to review just a few of the highlights from 2018.
Dec 29, 2018
Christmas at Crossroads
Christmas is a story of hope. It’s a story of God making good on his promises, bringing light into a dark, broken world. It’s the story of Jesus’ rescue mission for all of humanity. Join us for an immersive, family-friendly experience of music and teachin
Dec 23, 2018
Best Season Ever | Week 3: Jesus Broke In
This time of year is familiar. We know the story and the characters. We know our traditions, hopes, and past hurts. This season is so familiar that it is easy to miss the point—that God himself broke into our world to fulfill his promises. The story of Ch
Dec 15, 2018
Best Season Ever | Week 2: Happiness vs Peace
Year after year, our culture promises us happiness—especially at Christmas—and every time we’re left empty and disappointed when the gift has been opened or the experience is over. Yet the peace that God offers is resilient, patient, and able to endure th
Dec 08, 2018
Best Season Ever | Week 1: Cheer Up
It’s the holiday season, Christmas cheer is everywhere, and if we’re honest, it often feels like a giant conspiracy to bum us out. Impossible expectations, relentless schedules, and a shopping list that just won’t quit, to name a few. Yet in the midst of
Dec 02, 2018
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