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All In, with Kirk Crossing10 For Ten 4 (Exodus 20.12)The fifth Word/Commandment of God to His people is to honor their father and mother, so that they might live long in the land. At first glance, one may think that there are other more important commands which could be given. Upon closer examination, it turns out that the issue of honoring one’s father and mother is […]2023-07-2428 minAll In, with Kirk Crossing10 For Ten 3 (Exodus 20.8-11)In this week’s message, we reflect on God’s Word regarding keeping the Sabbath. This commandment feels a bit different from the rest in that the Lord isn’t addressing a singular moral, spiritual, or relational issue. He is making a claim over time itself, and how we mark it, think about it, and use it. Time is […]2023-07-1737 minAll In, with Kirk Crossing10 For Ten 2 (Exodus 20.7)In this week’s message we look at God’s third word to His people: “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.” Names are a big deal, particularly names in the ancient world. Far from being simple identifying labels, a name stood for […]2023-07-1031 minAll In, with Kirk Crossing10 For Ten 1 (Exodus 20.1-6)In this first message of the series we’re introduced to the importance of the ten “words” (commandments) that God spoke to his newly rescued people in Exodus 20. Far from just a simple set of rules, these commands would mark the beginning of his re-creation of them as his people, a holy nation set apart […]2023-07-0336 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingYour Will Be Done 3 (Ephesians 5.8-20)In the forth message of this series, we learn that ‘Holiness is God’s Will.’ The word Holy means to be set apart and the process of becoming Holy is Sanctification. This is a life long process and becoming Holy requires us to partner with God in order to grow in our faith. Listen along as […]2023-06-2834 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingYour Will Be Done 3 (Hebrews 11.1-16)In this third message of the series, we learn that ‘Faith Is God’s Will’. Faith is a huge topic in the Bible but a helpful way of thinking about it is that faith is both belief in God and what He’s done and also ongoing trust in God. Trust is where faith goes from being […]2023-06-1838 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingYour Will Be Done 2 (John 14.15-27)In the second message of the ‘Your Will Be Done’ series, we look at the first aspect of God’s ‘revealed will’: obedience is God’s will. From the beginning of the Bible story to the end, obedience to God’s commands are directly connected to one’s love for God. It is always God’s will that we obey […]2023-06-1238 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingYour Will Be Done 1 (Deuteronomy 29.29)In this first message of the series, Your Will Be Done, we look at the nature of God’s will as it’s revealed in Scripture. Theologians often talk about God’s will as having two distinct aspects. First, there is God’s “Hidden Will” or “Will of Decree”. This is the aspect of God’s will whereby He sovereignly […]2023-06-0536 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingHow Are You 6 (Psalm 103.13-18)This final message of the How Are You? series reflects on the truth that ‘You are loved.’ While the word love means many things to many people in many situations, it is ultimately God who defines and demonstrates what love truly is. In this message, we learn that God’s love is compassionate, like a father’s love for his […]2023-05-2233 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHow Are You 5 (Psalm 103.7-12)In this week’s message, we consider the truth that ‘You are forgiven.’ Drawing on Yahweh’s revelation of Himself to Moses, Psalm 103 celebrates the Lord’s compassion, graciousness, and long-suffering by which we receive His forgiveness. Psalm 103 reveals that forgiveness is rooted in God’s character; it is not something He offers begrudgingly but, rather, generously. […]2023-05-1538 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHow Are You 4 (Psalm 139.19-24)In this week’s message, we look at the final part of Psalm 139. In it, David makes his main request to the Lord which reminds us that we are always heard. His prayer offers us a kind of template or pattern we might find helpful in our own prayers to the Lord, especially when life […]2023-05-0836 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHow Are You 3 (Psalm 139.13-18)In the third message of this series, we focus on the truth that ‘You are wonderfully made.’ We are not purely material beings or simply here by accident; we are miracles of God’s creative power. This truth has several implications for our faith and for our sense of well-being. First, being made gives us great […]2023-05-0131 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHow Are You 2 (Psalm 139.7-12)Loneliness is a major issue when it comes to our mental health. In fact, it can lead to anxiety and depression as well as physical conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, a weakened immune system and even Alzheimer disease. What makes this even more alarming is that 36% of Americans have said that […]2023-04-2531 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHow Are You 1 (Psalm 139.1-6)“How are you?” Perhaps no question is more frequently asked and inadequately answered. A quick internet search will tell you that many of us are not doing that well. Conditions ranging from worry and anxiety to stress, loneliness, depression, and various forms of mental illness are an everyday reality for many people. While mental health […]2023-04-1737 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingFollow Me 5 (Mark 16.1-8)In the final message of this series, we discover that following Jesus is not just an earthly, this-life pursuit. Because of the resurrection, we are following Jesus not just for our days on earth but into God’s eternal kingdom. When the women discovered the empty tomb, they were confronted by the supernatural power of God […]2023-04-1028 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingFollow Me 4 (Mark 11.12-26)In Mark 11.12-26 Jesus curses a tree and curses the temple. His cursing of the tree, causing it to wither from the roots up, is symbolic of his judgement on the religious establishment in charge of the temple in Jerusalem. Like the tree, the temple appears to be fruitful from a distance because of its […]2023-04-0334 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingFollow Me 3 (Mark 10.17-31)In the third message of this series, we look at Jesus’ teaching regarding the true nature of goodness and the necessity to hold loosely to earthly wealth in order to follow him. A man rushed up to Jesus and asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” The answer he received […]2023-03-2739 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingFollow Me 2 (Mark 9.42-50)The second lesson in our series about self-denying, cross-bearing, Jesus-following faith centers on our need for walking in righteousness. Jesus’ disciples displayed attitudes and perspectives that had the potential to harm the faith of new believers. In addition, Jesus made it very clear that his disciples must take decisive measures to avoid stumbling into sin […]2023-03-2036 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingFollow Me 1 (Mark 9.14-29)What does self-denying, cross-bearing, Jesus-following faith look like? It begins with utter, ongoing dependence on the living God, not ourselves. Jesus’ disciples learned the hard way that they didn’t possess spiritual power in and of themselves but needed to depend on the Lord’s power through prayer. In this message, we learn several key aspects of true […]2023-03-1337 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingYou Are Here 9 (1 Peter 3.8-17)In this final message of the series, we visit the last place on Kirk Crossing’s faith map: Show. As we live our lives of faith ‘In The World’, it should be the case that God’s glory shows through us. This ‘showing’ is the result of our words, actions, choices, and lifestyles. We are the living […]2023-03-0642 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingYou Are Here 8 (Matthew 28.18-20)In this message, we focus on the ‘GO’ aspect of our faith life ‘In The World’. The last words that Jesus spoke in the Gospel of Matthew are what we call ‘The Great Commission’, His instructions to the disciples to ‘go’ into all the world making disciples and teaching them to walk in obedience to […]2023-02-2733 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingYou Are Here 7 (Genesis 12.1-3)In this week’s message, we begin the ‘In The World’ part of Kirk Crossing’s faith map. The story of the Bible reveals that the Lord is on a mission; a mission to make Himself known, call and redeem His people, and be with them forever. The Church (of which Kirk Crossing is a small part) […]2023-02-2038 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingYou Are Here 6 (Acts 4.32-37)In this week’s message, we visit the sixth location on Kirk Crossing’s ‘faith map’: Contribute. Ministry, fellowship, care, mission, etc. don’t just happen. They are the result of the many ways the Lord calls His people to contribute to the life of the church. The early church was an example of ‘practical unity’, generosity, service, […]2023-02-1343 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingYou Are Here 5 (John 17.20-23)In this week’s message, we continue looking at Kirk Crossing’s faith map. Specifically, we consider the second aspect of growing In Community: Connect. We saw that the connection that we have together is a bond of unity and that unity comes from God, is essential to community and is a witness to the world.2023-02-0634 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingYou Are Here 4 (Psalm 95)The next location on Kirk Crossing’s faith map is found in the ‘In Community’ region: it is Worship. While worship is a whole-life offering of one’s self to the Lord (Romans 12.1), the worship gathering of the Church is central to its identity, witness, pattern of life, and also offers a glimpse of eternity. Worship […]2023-01-3039 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingYou Are Here 3 (Proverbs 3.13-26)The third stop on our map is our third area of growth In Christ: Wisdom. Wisdom doesn’t consist of quoting pithy sayings, nor is it just the product of experience. The simplest definition of biblical wisdom is applying the knowledge God gives to everyday life. It’s not enough to just have knowledge; we need to put what […]2023-01-2333 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingYou Are Here 2 (Colossians 1.9-14)In this message we look at the topic of knowledge and how it is a key aspect of our life In Christ. We are continuing our series ‘You Are Here’ in which we’re looking at Kirk Crossing’s ‘faith map’. One of the many symptoms of sin is that our knowledge of God and how to […]2023-01-1637 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingYou Are Here 1 (Colossians 3.1-15)Maps are very useful for helping us picture the world, identify locations, and know where we are. But a map only goes so far. To see and experience a place, we actually have to go there. At Kirk Crossing we have what we call a ‘faith map’. It’s a way of picturing the most important things […]2023-01-0939 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingHopes and Fears 4 (Matthew 2.1-12)In this message we consider the hopes and fears of Herod. Why would we focus on such a despicable person? For one, you can’t tell the whole story of Jesus’ birth without him. More importantly, he was a man with profound hopes and fears. In fact, his hopes and fears shed great light on the […]2022-12-2727 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHopes and Fears 3 (Luke 1.26-38)In this week’s message we look at the hopes and fears of Mary, Jesus’ mother. Mary is, perhaps, one of the most surprising people to be used by God and to become a hero of faith. A very young woman in the first century from a very small village seems an unlikely candidate to play […]2022-12-1233 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHopes and Fears 2 (Matthew 1.18-25)In this message, we consider the hopes and fears of Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father. Joseph was, by any measure, an ordinary guy with normal hopes and fears. An extraordinary circumstance arose, however, when Mary, his betrothed wife, was discovered to be pregnant before they had consummated their marriage. His hopes for a family legacy, his righteous standing […]2022-12-0533 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHopes and Fears 1 (Luke 1.5-25)“The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.” This line from the old Christmas song O Little Town In Bethlehem captures a profound truth: Jesus is both the fulfillment of every hope of the human heart and also the One who is able to drive away every fear. In this […]2022-11-2933 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingEssential 6 (Revelation 1.5b-7)In this final message of the series, we consider Essential #6 which centers on the doctrine of Christ’s return: Jesus Christ will come again to the earth personally, visibly, and bodily—to judge the living and the dead, and to consummate history and the eternal plan of God. “Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20). Every […]2022-11-2832 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingEssential 5 (Ephesians 2.14-22)In this message we look at the fifth ‘Essential Of Our Faith’ which centers on the doctrine of the Church: The true Church is composed of all persons who through saving faith in Jesus Christ and the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit are united together in the body of Christ. The Church finds her […]2022-11-1442 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingEssential 4 (Romans 3.9-18)In this week’s message we look at the Doctrines of Sin and Salvation. The essential states: Being estranged from God and condemned by our sinfulness, our salvation is wholly dependent upon the work of God’s free grace. God credits His righteousness to those who put their faith in Christ alone for their salvation, and thereby […]2022-11-0734 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingEssential 3 (John 16. 12-15)This week’s message focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. The ‘Essentials Of Our Faith’ states: The Holy Spirit has come to glorify Christ and to apply the saving work of Christ to our hearts. He convicts us of sin and draws us to the Savior, indwelling our hearts. He gives new […]2022-10-3138 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingEssential 2 (John 1. 14-18)The second essential in our ‘Essentials of Faith’ centers on the person and work of Jesus Christ. The essential states: Jesus Christ, the living Word, became flesh through His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit and His virgin birth. He who is true God became true man united in one Person forever. He died on […]2022-10-2439 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingEssential 1 (Luke 3. 21-22)This message is the first in a series called Essential: The World-Changing Power Of Our Basic Beliefs. The outline for this series is the EPC’s Essentials Of Our Faith. Each week we’ll examine the Scriptural support for these most essential teachings of the Christian faith. The first essential of our faith centers on our understanding of […]2022-10-1740 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingMade For This 5 (John 6: 25-40)This message features a presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ based on John 6.25-40 and utilizes the ‘3 Circles’ tool for presenting the Good News. The ‘3 Circles’ tool can be found in the book Turning Everyday Conversations Into Gospel Conversations. In John 6, Jesus used the image of bread to communicate to his audience about […]2022-10-1033 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingMade For This 4 (Exodus 4: 1-17)In this week’s message, we look at three objections Moses raised after the Lord called him to go into Egypt. The first was an objection based on credibility: “What if they don’t believe me?” The second was an objection based on ability: “I am slow of speech and tongue.” The third was an objection related […]2022-10-0333 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingMade For This 3 (Exodus 3: 1-14)As we continue to look at Moses’ call to serve, we discover three aspects of his encounter with the Lord that help us answer God’s call to share our faith with others. First, like Moses, we have seen God’s glory. We haven’t seen a burning bush but, by faith, we’ve seen the glory of God in […]2022-09-2638 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingMade For This 2 (Exodus 2: 11-25)In this week’s Scripture, we see Moses go from living in the heights of privilege in Egypt to the depths of fleeing for his life and starting all over again. Little did he know, the Lord was preparing him for a great work. Before Moses would undertake that work, the Lord would turn his heart […]2022-09-1935 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingMade For This 1 (Exodus 2: 1-10)Ephesians 2.10 tells us that we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to good works which God prepared beforehand. In other words, God’s intent was not just to save us but also for us to do the works he planned for us before the creation of the world. The ‘good works’ we are called […]2022-09-1233 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingDifferent (12) – Matthew 7.24-29Jesus concludes His sermon with an analogy comparing two builders. One is the wise builder who hears Jesus’ words and puts them into practice. That builder’s life will be like a house built on rock, able to withstand life’s storms, the pressure of persecution, and even God’s final judgement. The other is the foolish builder […]2022-08-2936 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingDifferent (11) – Matthew 7.21-23In this part of the Sermon, Jesus continues his conclusion with the third ‘pair’ of things for us to consider: true and false disciples. Jesus reveals that, in the end, there will be those who have proven to be true disciples because they put into practice the things that God wills. On the other hand, […]2022-08-2240 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingDifferent (10) – Matthew 7.13-20In this part of the Sermon, Jesus begins his conclusion. The conclusion begins with two pairs of things: two kinds of gates/roads and two kinds of prophets. As Jesus brings his sermon to an end, he calls for a response from us. First, he wants us to understand that there are only two ultimate destinations […]2022-08-1845 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingDifferent (9) – Matthew 7.1-12In this part of the Sermon, Jesus delivers some of his most well-known words: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” While many people are familiar with this teaching of Jesus, fewer truly understand what he means. Jesus isn’t forbidding making any kind of judgments altogether, rather he’s forbidding his disciples to make […]2022-08-1736 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingDifferent (8) – Matthew 6.19-34In this part of the Sermon, Jesus teaches us that wealth and possessions are far more than material or worldly concerns. Wealth and the pursuit of it can become a God-replacement; an alternative form of worship. It can become a master that demands our efforts and attention. God, in his grace, knows that we need […]2022-08-0142 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingDifferent (7) – Matthew 6.1-18In this part of the Sermon, Jesus begins teaching the nature of true religious practice. As strange as it sounds, t’s possible to do religious things with a selfish motivation rather than a God-centered motivation. Jesus’ disciples must learn how to be genuine in all of their offerings to God.2022-07-2834 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingDifferent (6) – Matthew 5.38-48In this part of the Sermon, Jesus challenges disciples to learn a different way of responding when affronted or offended. Instead of retaliating in kind, he teaches us to not give in to vengeance but, instead, to love our enemies.2022-07-2843 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingDifferent (5) – Matthew 5.27-37In this passage, Jesus continues his message on true righteousness. Once again we learn that there’s more to God’s law than simply refraining to do bad things. While everyone agrees that adultery is sinful and tragic, far fewer would see lust that way. In addition, Jesus reaffirms that marriage is not, ultimately, a legal reality […]2022-07-1141 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingDifferent (4) – Matthew 5.21-26In this passage, Jesus continues his teaching on righteousness with the first of six examples. Each of the six helps us understand a common misunderstanding or incomplete understanding of the law that many in Jesus’ day lived with. Jesus not only corrects those misunderstandings but also reveals the spirit and intent of the Law. Kingdom […]2022-06-2742 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingDifferent (3) – Matthew 5.17-20In this part of the Sermon, Jesus introduces the importance of righteousness and righteous living for people in the Kingdom. Some might think that because we focus on God’s grace in saving us, Jesus was not as concerned about how we meet God’s righteous demands. Nothing could be further from the truth. Unless, Jesus said, […]2022-06-2737 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingDifferent (2) – Matthew 5.13-16Jesus’ next lesson in the Sermon on the Mount has to do with disciples’ posture in the world. We are not called to withdraw from the world but are called to engage it. Jesus calls us both salt and light. Both these images teach us about how we are to relate to the world for […]2022-06-1327 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingDifferent (1) – Matthew 5.1-12Jesus began the greatest sermon ever preached talking about blessing. Every culture and every person who has ever lived have some idea of blessing which they carry around with them. Often, our sense of blessing is tied to material goods, key relationships, and important experiences. Speaking to a crowd of people under the oppression of […]2022-06-0639 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingBelong (5)The last deeper dynamic of membership we cover in this series is ministry. The Lord is clear that everyone who is a part of the Body of Christ also has a ministry. This ministry is a ‘grace’ given by God for the purpose of “building up” the Church so that we are unified in our […]2022-06-0233 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingBelong (4)The next dynamic in terms of membership in the Church is accountability. Accountability is something we desire for others but rarely for ourselves. In Galatians 6.1-5, Paul teaches us that accountability is at the heart of Christian community because we all bear a mutual responsibility to safeguard not only the standards of God’s community, but […]2022-05-2333 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingBelong (3)The next dynamic in terms of what it means to be a member of the Church is submission. Our culture often views the subject of submission as taboo or even a dirty word but this is not how God views the subject. As part of God’s created order we all have authorities in our lives […]2022-05-2334 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingBelong (1)What does it mean to truly belong to the Church, the Body of Christ? Most of us have a sense of belonging in terms of relationships and most churches have a formal membership process. But is that what belonging truly is? There is actually far more to it. In the Bible, there are two foundational […]2022-05-0228 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingRise: The Glorious Story Of Death Turned To Life (7)In this last message of the series we consider the fact that Jesus visibly ascended from the earth to return to His Father. Jesus had told his disciples several times that he would be going away. But it still must have shocked them when the moment came. It was necessary for him to go away, […]2022-04-2838 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingRise: The Glorious Story Of Death Turned To Life (6)In 1 Corinthians 15, the Apostle Paul had to remind the church what was at stake with respect to the doctrine of the resurrection. Some in the church were actually teaching that there was no resurrection of the dead. And for Paul, this was a tragic state of affairs. In this message, we are reminded […]2022-04-1929 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingRise: The Glorious Story Of Death Turned To Life (5)John 11 is a dramatic chapter in which Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead. While not a resurrection in the same way Jesus would be resurrected, it was a miracle that clearly foreshadowed it. Jesus’ indignation with the grief, pain, and loss he found when he arrived at the scene is an important part of […]2022-04-1935 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingRise: The Glorious Story Of Death Turned To Life (4)As we continue the story of God bringing life out of death, we learn that praise is an important part of our new life. As God raises us to new life, we understand that He is at the center of all things and that our rightful response to Him is worship and devotion. The Psalms […]2022-04-0434 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingRise: The Glorious Story Of Death Turned To Life (3)The glorious story of death turned to life continues with a special vision given to the prophet Ezekiel. In it, a valley full of dry bones are brought to life as Ezekiel declares God’s Word to them. While this is certainly a prophesy regarding God’s restoration of the people of Israel, it’s also something bigger. […]2022-03-2839 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingRise: The Glorious Story Of Death Turned To Life (2)While Jesus’ resurrection from death is the ultimate from death to life story there are several resurrection stories in the Bible. We are currently looking at a few of these passages and seeing what areas God is rising us from. This week we take a look at how God makes us rise in hope. In […]2022-03-2131 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingRise: The Glorious Story Of Death Turned To Life (1)When sin entered the world, death came along with it. Fortunately, that’s not the end of the story. Long before Jesus walked the earth, the Scriptures show us that God was at work, undoing the curse of sin and defeating the power of death. We rejoice because, ultimately, Jesus would rise…. and so will we! […]2022-03-2135 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingThese Are The Words (8)The final church we meet in this series was found in the city of Laodicea. This is a church that received a very challenging message from Jesus. Like the city in which they lived, they considered themselves wealthy, well taken care of, and secure in life. Therefore, they were not faithfully looking to the Lord. […]2022-03-0733 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingThese Are The Words (7)The next church Jesus addressed was in the city of Philadelphia. According to Jesus, this church had suffered and was in a state of weakness, at least from an earthly perspective. Jesus introduced himself as the one who holds the key of David. In other words, he is the one who grants access to the […]2022-03-0738 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingThese Are The Words (6)The next message from Jesus is to the church in Sardis. Sardis was a city that prided itself on being virtually unconquerable because of its physical location. It was conquered, however, on two occasions when the watchman failed to detect encroaching forces. It’s likely that because they thought they were invincible, they became complacent. Jesus […]2022-02-2138 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingThese Are The Words (5)The next church to receive a message from Jesus was the church in Thyatira. Unlike the church in Ephesus, they were excelling at love and in spiritual growth but were tolerating false teaching. A false prophet whom Jesus called Jezebel was leading some people in the church into idol worship. He named her after Jezebel […]2022-02-1442 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingThese Are The Words (4)The next church Jesus speaks to in Revelation is the church at Pergamum. It was a large city, home to the worship of many different gods (and emperors), including Aesculapius, the god of healing. It was the city, Jesus said, where Satan has his throne. The church seems to have withstood an intense time of […]2022-02-0237 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingThese Are The Words (3)There’s no way around it, Jesus’ words to the ancient church in Smyrna are difficult to hear. They are difficult because they confront the fact that the church will undergo a time of great distress. Some, in fact, will be called to give their very lives for the name of Jesus. He will not prevent […]2022-01-2431 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingThese Are The Words (2)The first of Jesus’ letters in Revelation is to the church in Ephesus. Ephesus was the leading city of the region, the center of worship of the goddess Artemis. Her temple was a wonder of the ancient world and a great source of pride for the city. In addition, Ephesus was an important city in […]2022-01-1739 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingThese Are The Words (1)In the first three chapters of the book of Revelation, Jesus spoke directly to seven churches. Each message begins the same way, saying “These are the words…”. What follows are words of both comfort and challenge. Before John tells us what Jesus said, he describes what he saw when he looked and saw Jesus standing […]2022-01-1037 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingFrom Everlasting To Everlasting (2)The beginning of a new year is a natural time to examine our hearts and faith. It’s a natural time to consider how we will follow the Lord in the year ahead. Join us as we reflect on Psalm 8 and consider some important truths about how God has made us and ask ourselves how […]2022-01-0549 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingFrom Everlasting To Everlasting (1)The end of the year is a natural time to reflect on how we’ve seen the Lord at work. There have been both joyous and difficult things that have taken place be He is the Sovereign One over everything. Join us as Psalm 90 guides our reflection on the nature and character of God. Join […]2022-01-0542 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingCome Let Us Adore Him (4)Jesus was born into a time and place that, from the world’s perspective, was ruled over by one man: Caesar Augustus. As the most powerful and one of the most celebrated people in the world, Caesar cast a shadow over all the events we read about in Luke 2. Yet, it wasn’t at Caesar’s birth […]2022-01-0527 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingCome, Let Us Adore Him (3)The next song of adoration in the Christmas story is the song of Zechariah. Zechariah was informed by the angel Gabriel that he and his wife Elizabeth would have a child, even though they were quite old. He expressed doubt to Gabriel and was stricken with the inability to speak until the child was born. […]2021-12-1337 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingCome, Let Us Adore Him (2)Mary’s whole life was turned upside down with the news that she would bear a special child. The angel told her that her child would be an eternal king. She was now at the very center of God’s grand plan of redemption. So, how would she respond? Her’s is one of three songs of praise […]2021-12-0730 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingCome, Let Us Adore Him (1)While the Christmas season is familiar and even comfortable for us, it was anything but for the people who experienced the events around Jesus’ birth. They became aware, though, that God was doing something so amazing that they responded in faith and praise. Three times in the Gospel of Luke a song of praise bursts […]2021-11-2935 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingSpirit Of The Living God (4)In this series, we have seen that the foundational work of the Spirit is to glorify Jesus and point people to him. In addition, we’ve seen that the Spirit dwells in God’s people and also intercedes for God’s people. This final message explores how the Spirit transforms God’s people through a life-long process we call […]2021-11-2242 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingSpirit Of The Living God (3)In this week’s message we focus on another major work of the Spirit. The Spirit intercedes for God’s people. We need intercession because God’s saving work does not end with our conversion. God’s saving work ends with our glorification. Since we are not yet with God in glory we continue to live in the midst […]2021-11-1533 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingSpirit Of The Living God (2)In this second message of the series we learn why it’s so important that the Holy Spirit dwells in us (lives inside us). Because the Spirit lives in us, several new realities come to light. First, we have a new address. The indwelling of God’s Spirit means that we no longer belong to the realm […]2021-11-0836 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingSpirit Of The Living God (1)In the first message of this series we learn about the foundational ministry of the Holy Spirit. The single most important thing that the Spirit does is to glorify and point people toward Jesus Christ. The Spirit’s work includes a large number of other activities, but all of them support this foundational work. But how […]2021-11-0135 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingI AM (7) – John 15.1-17I am the true vine. Jesus’ final ‘I Am’ statement speaks to the heart of the Christian life. As the vine, he is the true source of life, identity, and fruitfulness. As the branches, we must remain in him and he promises that we will bear fruit. We will bear the fruit of kingdom work […]2021-10-2541 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingI AM (6) – John 14.6The next ‘I Am’ statement of Jesus is found in John 14.6: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” With these words, Jesus made it clear that he, and he alone, is the one who is able to reconcile people to the Heavenly […]2021-10-1835 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingI AM (4) – John 10.1-21I am the gate and I am the Good Shepherd. These two statements hold powerful truth and promise for the people of God. While shepherding sheep might be mostly irrelevant to us, it was anything but to the people of the ancient near east. They depended on flocks and herds as a means of livelihood […]2021-10-0534 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingI AM (3) – John 8.12-20I am the light of the world. This bold statement of Jesus is packed with power and meaning for us. Light and darkness are common themes in Scripture which contrast the fallen kingdom of the world with the righteous kingdom of God. Sin has left us in a place of darkness but God has shined […]2021-09-2738 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingI AM (2) – John 6.25-42This week we look at the first of Jesus’ ‘I Am’ statements: I am the bread of life. In the Old Testament, God provided ‘bread’ to the Israelites in the wilderness which was called manna. It was his means of feeding and preserving His people in a region that did not have enough food to […]2021-09-2040 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingI AM (1) – John 1.1-18I am. Two very small words with immeasurable meaning. ‘I Am’ is the name that God revealed to Moses when he appeared to him in the burning bush; the name he was to tell the Israelites when he went into Egypt to rescue them. It is the name in Jewish history and theology reserved for […]2021-09-1337 min
All In, with Kirk CrossingHello, My Name Is (#10) – 2 Chronicles 34-36In this week’s message we meet Josiah. Josiah became the king of Judah when he was just eight years old. Before him, Judah had some kings who ‘did evil in the eyes of the Lord’ and the nation was suffering the consequence. Not only had everyday life become more difficult but the Lord promised to […]2021-09-0839 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHello, My Name Is (#9) – Jeremiah 1.4-19This week we meet Jeremiah. He’s one of the better-known names in the Bible but, surprisingly, few people know much about him. He was called to be a prophet during the reign of a good king, Josiah. But the messages the Lord gave him to preach were messages of judgment because Judah had strayed so […]2021-08-3039 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHello, My Name Is (#8) – Habakkuk 1.1-4This week we meet Habakkuk. He was a prophet in Jerusalem who ministered in the time leading up to the city’s destruction. He was so distraught about how wickedness and injustice were rampant that he cried out to the Lord in is anger, pain, and confusion. The dialogue between the prophet and the Lord forms […]2021-08-2340 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHello, My Name Is (#7) – 2 Kings 16.1-18The next person we meet in this series is Ahaz. Ahaz is one of the lesser-known people we’ll meet but he is still very important. As the young king of the people of Judah, his leadership and, more importantly, his worship focus would be either very helpful or detrimental to his people. Sadly, his worship […]2021-08-1741 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHello, My Name Is (#6) – 2 Kings 6.8-23This week we’re introduced to Elisha, the Old Testament prophet who succeeded Elijah. Elisha was a busy prophet in a tumultuous time. His messages, miracles, and acts of mercy powerfully foreshadowed the ministry of Jesus. Of all the things that characterized Elisha’s faith and ministry, the one that stands out most is his constant awareness […]2021-08-0942 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHello, My Name Is (#5) – Judges 8.22-27The next real person we meet in this series is Gideon. The Lord used him in powerful ways to rescue His people and show His Glory, but that doesn’t mean that Gideon did everything right. Gideon teaches us that we can ‘hide’ in either our fear or our pride, neither of which exhibit the kind […]2021-08-0329 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHello, My Name Is (#4) – Joshua 4.1-9The next person we meet in this series is Joshua. Joshua had seen it all, from the Israelite’s miraculous crossing of the Red Sea through the years of desert wandering. He was chosen by God to replace Moses as the leader of the people and was tasked with leading them into the promised land. So […]2021-07-2636 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHello, My Name Is (#3) – Joshua 2.1-24This week we meet a woman named Rahab. Rahab is the the definition of an ‘outsider’ from a biblical perspective but the Lord’s power knows no boundaries when it comes to gathering His people to Himself. Rahab teaches us some important lessons regarding our own walk of faith. First, she teaches us that faith often […]2021-07-1936 minAll In, with Kirk CrossingHello, My Name Is (#2) – Genesis 16The next real person we meet in this series is Hagar. Hagar was the Egyptian servant of Abraham’s wife, Sarah. Since Sarah was unable to conceive a child, she implemented a plan for Hagar to bear a child for her and Abraham; the child they thought would fulfill God’s promise to give them an heir. […]2021-07-1245 min
The Sean and Thomas Show by Devscale002: Jenny Farver, CTO of LightstreamWe had a great conversation with Jenny Farver, the newly named CTO of Lightstream. Jenny is on her second CTO position and has lots of great advice about life as a Chicago tech leader. We talk about what it's like to go from developer to technology leader and the challenges associated with it.
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