CrossCurrent Ministries https://www.crosscurrent.org CrossCurrent Ministries is a church aimed at providing a culturally relevant experience of Jesus Christ to people of all different walks of life, of all different ages, from all different points on their spiritual journey. CrossCurrent is an imperfect church, where imperfect people gather to be real, to be safe, and to be changed. Feeder 2.1.2(1338); Mac OS X Version 10.6.4 (Build 10F569) http://reinventedsoftware.com/feeder/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:54:27 -0400 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:54:27 -0400 http://x-current.com/podcast/images/CCPodcast144.jpg CrossCurrent Ministries https://www.crosscurrent.org 144 144 CrossCurrent CrossCurrent is a church where imperfect people gather to be real, to be safe, and to be changed. CrossCurrent Ministries is a church aimed at providing a culturally relevant experience of Jesus Christ to people of all different walks of life, of all different ages, from all different points on their spiritual journey. CrossCurrent is a church where imperfect people gather to be real, to be safe, and to be changed. CrossCurrent, church, Jesus, God, Christ, Virginia, Washington DC, cross, Cross Current, Chris, Ministries, Christian no CrossCurrent xcpodcast@gmail.com no July 4th Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:30:56 -0400 july-4th CrossCurrent Ministries Worship and allegiance to God while acknowledging out Christian obligation to submit and pray for government. How can Christ followers be salt and light as Americans without falling into the two equal and opposite traps? Patriotism becomes idolatry or indifference toward engaging and influencing culture by assuming our full freedoms. (Prayer for Nation) no 17:38 God's Top 10 - 7. Be Loyal to the One You Love Sun, 27 Jun 2010 10:30:22 -0400 gods-top-10-7be-loyal-to-the-one-you-love CrossCurrent Ministries Why is God so concerned over marital promises? What is really at stake when we fail to recognize the sacredness of holy matrimony, the special union between a man and a woman? no 44:46 God's Top 10 - Don't Covet Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:30:36 -0400 my-new-lavish-lifestyle-1 CrossCurrent Ministries We covet because our sin nature is self-centered and justifies entitlement. Christians often struggle with coveting out of a distorted view of God and His identity. We won't covet if we trust in God’s perfect parenting skills and righteous benevolence. Humans fall into coveting because we have a sin nature that is self-centered and justifies entitlement. Christians most often struggle with coveting out of a distorted view of God and a misunderstanding regarding identity as our perfect Father. We comply with this commandment when by faith we chose to believe in God’s perfect parenting skills and righteous benevolence toward His children. no 44:15 My New Lavish Lifestyle Sun, 30 May 2010 10:30:36 -0400 my-new-lavish-lifestyle CrossCurrent Ministries My New Lavish Lifestyle My New Lavish Lifestyle no 42:46 Return to Ancient Ways - Part III Sun, 23 May 2010 10:30:46 -0400 return-to-ancient-ways-part-iii CrossCurrent Ministries Return to Ancient Ways - Part III Return to Ancient Ways - Part III no 40:32 Return to Ancient Ways Sun, 09 May 2010 10:30:27 -0400 return-to-ancient-ways CrossCurrent Ministries Return to Ancient Ways Return to Ancient Ways no 31:28 3X5 Christianity From Genesis to Revelation, every time God mentions human sexuality it is clear that our sexuality is to be exclusively tied to purity. But how do we define "purity?" Chris Campbell explores this topic from a biblical point of view.

Also, join us as we celebrate with the Brooks family as Tom and Jill renew their vows.

]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 10:30:55 -0400 3x5-christianity-1 CrossCurrent Ministries From Genesis to Revelation, it is clear that sexuality is tied to purity. But how do we define "purity?" Chris Campbell explores this topic from a biblical point of view. Also, join us as we celebrate with Tom and Jill Brooks as they renew their vows. From Genesis to Revelation, every time God mentions human sexuality it is clear that our sexuality is to be exclusively tied to purity. But how do we define "purity?" Chris Campbell explores this topic from a biblical point of view. Also, join us as we celebrate with the Brooks family as Tom and Jill renew their vows. no 57:09 3X5 Christianity Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:30:55 -0400 palm-sunday-1 CrossCurrent Ministries What is the roll of a Christian man? Pastor Chris Campbell explores this question and it's implications. Afterword, Pastor Chris Eads joins him to answer questions from the congregation. What is the roll of a Christian man? Pastor Chris Campbell explores this question and it's implications. Afterword, Pastor Chris Eads joins him to answer questions from the congregation. no 47:31 3X5 Christianity Sun, 11 Apr 2010 10:30:55 -0400 3x5-christianity CrossCurrent Ministries Pastors Chris Eads and Chris Campbell answer questions from the congregation. Pastors Chris Eads and Chris Campbell answer questions from the congregation. no 53:59 Palm Sunday Sun, 28 Mar 2010 10:30:55 -0400 palm-sunday CrossCurrent Ministries Palm Sunday Palm Sunday no 27:06 Hope, Strength & Victory, Part VI Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:30:29 -0400 hope-strength-victory-part-vi CrossCurrent Ministries Hope, Strength & Victory, Part VI Hope, Strength & Victory, Part VI no 48:02 Hope, Strength & Victory, Part V Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:30:11 -0400 hope-strength-victory-part-v CrossCurrent Ministries Hope, Strength & Victory, Part V Hope, Strength & Victory, Part V no 34:16 Hope, Strength & Victory, Part IV Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:30:38 -0500 hope-strength-victory-part-iv CrossCurrent Ministries Hope, Strength & Victory, Part IV Hope, Strength & Victory, Part IV no 43:46 Hope, Strength & Victory, Part III Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:30:55 -0500 hope-strength-victory-part-iii CrossCurrent Ministries Hope, Strength & Victory, Part III Hope, Strength & Victory, Part III no 32:18 Hope, Strength & Victory, Part II Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:30:31 -0500 hope-strength-victory-part-ii CrossCurrent Ministries Hope, Strength & Victory, Part II Hope, Strength & Victory, Part II no 38:10 Hope, Strength & Victory Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:30:03 -0500 hope-strength-victory CrossCurrent Ministries Hope, Strength & Victory Hope, Strength & Victory no 34:56 Intentionally Left Blank - Part II Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:30:35 -0500 intentionally-left-blank-part-i CrossCurrent Ministries What God has chosen not to tell us and why. What God has chosen not to tell us and why. no 36:39 Intentionally Left Blank - Part I Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:30:35 -0500 some-assembly-required-ii CrossCurrent Ministries What God has decided not to tell us and why. What God has decided not to tell us and why. no 1:51:02 Some Assembly Required II Because of the imperfection of the church, many believers treat the local church like their local restaurant. They come and go based on their appetite. But God calls his people together to be a family, not a buffet (Acts 2:42). There is a power in collectively coming together, striving to move towards an understanding of holiness. Not because we have to, but because we get to.

Join us as we celebrate our 5-year anniversary and, both pastors Chris Eads and Chris Campbell, explore the characteristics CrossCurrent strives for.

]]> Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:30:35 -0500 some-assembly-required-1 CrossCurrent Ministries Join us as we celebrate our 5-year anniversary and, both pastors Chris Eads and Chris Campbell, explore the characteristics CrossCurrent strives for. Because of the imperfection of the church, many believers treat the local church like their local restaurant. They come and go based on their appetite. But God calls his people together to be a family, not a buffet (Acts 2:42). There is a power in collectively coming together, striving to move towards an understanding of holiness. Not because we have to, but because we get to. Join us as we celebrate our 5-year anniversary and, both pastors Chris Eads and Chris Campbell, explore the characteristics CrossCurrent strives for. no 31:48 Some Assembly Required Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:30:35 -0500 christmas-part-iii CrossCurrent Ministries Join us as we examine the unexpected, yet purposeful, journey God has taken us on as a church over the last five years as we come up to our 5 year anniversary. Join us as we examine the unexpected, yet purposeful, journey God has taken us on as a church over the last five years as we come up to our 5 year anniversary. no 37:50 God Recycles Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:30:35 -0500 some-assembly-required CrossCurrent Ministries This week Guest speaker Pastor Randy Richardson reminds us how God can take any of circumstances in a persons life and "recycle" them so they can be used to show His love and mercy. This week Guest speaker Pastor Randy Richardson reminds us how God can take any of circumstances in a persons life and "recycle" them so they can be used to show His love and mercy. no 34:35 Christmas - Part III Sun, 27 Dec 2009 10:30:35 -0500 christmas-part-ii CrossCurrent Ministries Join us for this Christmas service as we study the genealogy of Christ. Join us for this Christmas service as we study the genealogy of Christ. no 24:26 Christmas - Part II Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:30:35 -0500 christmas-part-i-1 CrossCurrent Ministries Christmas - Part II Christmas - Part II no 34:50 Christmas - Part I Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:30:35 -0500 christmas-part-i CrossCurrent Ministries Christmas - Part I Christmas - Part I no 40:08 Serve the World Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:30:06 -0500 serve-the-world CrossCurrent Ministries Serve the World Serve the World no 23:07 Deeper Faith Part VI - Serve the World - 5 Ways to Live More Generously Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:30:58 -0500 deeper-faith-part-vi-serve-the-world-5ways-to CrossCurrent Ministries Living Deep in a Shallow World. This 5 part series looks at practical ways Jesus-followers can cultivate spiritual depth and sustainable growth. Loving God… Loving Others… Serving the World. Living Deep in a Shallow World. This 5 part series looks at practical ways Jesus-followers can cultivate spiritual depth and sustainable growth. Loving God… Loving Others… Serving the World. no 40:16 Deeper Faith Part V -Serve the World - Sacrificial Living Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:30:09 -0500 deeper-faith-part-v-serve-the-world-sacrificial CrossCurrent Ministries Living Deep in a Shallow World. This 5 part series looks at practical ways Jesus-followers can cultivate spiritual depth and sustainable growth. Loving God… Loving Others… Serving the World. Living Deep in a Shallow World. This 5 part series looks at practical ways Jesus-followers can cultivate spiritual depth and sustainable growth. Loving God… Loving Others… Serving the World. no 1:07:01 Deeper Faith Part IV - Love Others - Pursuing Peace with Everyone Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:30:41 -0500 deeper-faith-part-iv-love-others-pursuing-peac CrossCurrent Ministries Living Deep in a Shallow World. This 5 part series looks at practical ways Jesus-followers can cultivate spiritual depth and sustainable growth. Loving God… Loving Others… Serving the World. Living Deep in a Shallow World. This 5 part series looks at practical ways Jesus-followers can cultivate spiritual depth and sustainable growth. Loving God… Loving Others… Serving the World. no 44:16 Deeper Faith Part III - Love Others - Bitterness vs. Forgiveness Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:30:22 -0500 deeper-faith-part-iii-love-others-bitterness-v CrossCurrent Ministries Living Deep in a Shallow World. This 5 part series looks at practical ways Jesus-followers can cultivate spiritual depth and sustainable growth. Loving God… Loving Others… Serving the World. Living Deep in a Shallow World. This 5 part series looks at practical ways Jesus-followers can cultivate spiritual depth and sustainable growth. Loving God… Loving Others… Serving the World. no 44:04 Deeper Faith Part II - Don’t Trade the Eternal for the Temporary Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:30:22 -0400 deeper-faith-part-ii-dont-trade-the-eternal-for CrossCurrent Ministries Living Deep in a Shallow World. This 5 part series looks at practical ways Jesus-followers can cultivate spiritual depth and sustainable growth. Loving God… Loving Others… Serving the World. Living Deep in a Shallow World. This 5 part series looks at practical ways Jesus-followers can cultivate spiritual depth and sustainable growth. Loving God… Loving Others… Serving the World. no 49:12 Deeper Faith Part I - Love God - Living a Life of Holiness Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:30:43 -0400 deeper-faith-part-i-love-god-living-a-life-of CrossCurrent Ministries Living Deep in a Shallow World. This 5 part series looks at practical ways Jesus-followers can cultivate spiritual depth and sustainable growth. Loving God… Loving Others… Serving the World. Living Deep in a Shallow World. This 5 part series looks at practical ways Jesus-followers can cultivate spiritual depth and sustainable growth. Loving God… Loving Others… Serving the World. no 46:10 Imperfect Church - Part V Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Believers are suffering discouragement with the local church, being bored, disenchanted, and unsatisfied. Most people want more from God, but can’t absorb another Sunday of lifeless ritual or another split of petty divisiveness among the people who are supposed to be called brothers.

Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church.

]]> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:30:17 -0400 imperfect-church-part-v CrossCurrent Ministries Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Most want God, but can’t absorb another Sunday at Church. Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church. Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Believers are suffering discouragement with the local church, being bored, disenchanted, and unsatisfied. Most people want more from God, but can’t absorb another Sunday of lifeless ritual or another split of petty divisiveness among the people who are supposed to be called brothers. Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church. no 50:05 Imperfect Church - Part IV Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Believers are suffering discouragement with the local church, being bored, disenchanted, and unsatisfied. Most people want more from God, but can’t absorb another Sunday of lifeless ritual or another split of petty divisiveness among the people who are supposed to be called brothers.

Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church.

]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:01:13 -0400 imperfect-church-part-iii CrossCurrent Ministries Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Most want God, but can’t absorb another Sunday at Church. Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church. Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Believers are suffering discouragement with the local church, being bored, disenchanted, and unsatisfied. Most people want more from God, but can’t absorb another Sunday of lifeless ritual or another split of petty divisiveness among the people who are supposed to be called brothers. Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church. no 43:21 Imperfect Church - Part III Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Believers are suffering discouragement with the local church, being bored, disenchanted, and unsatisfied. Most people want more from God, but can’t absorb another Sunday of lifeless ritual or another split of petty divisiveness among the people who are supposed to be called brothers.

Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church.

]]> Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:30:19 -0400 imperfect-church-part-ii-1 CrossCurrent Ministries Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Most want God, but can’t absorb another Sunday at Church. Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church. Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Believers are suffering discouragement with the local church, being bored, disenchanted, and unsatisfied. Most people want more from God, but can’t absorb another Sunday of lifeless ritual or another split of petty divisiveness among the people who are supposed to be called brothers. Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church. no 38:14 Imperfect Church - Part II Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Believers are suffering discouragement with the local church, being bored, disenchanted, and unsatisfied. Most people want more from God, but can’t absorb another Sunday of lifeless ritual or another split of petty divisiveness among the people who are supposed to be called brothers.

Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:30:19 -0400 imperfect-church-part-ii CrossCurrent Ministries Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Most want God, but can’t absorb another Sunday at Church. Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church. Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Believers are suffering discouragement with the local church, being bored, disenchanted, and unsatisfied. Most people want more from God, but can’t absorb another Sunday of lifeless ritual or another split of petty divisiveness among the people who are supposed to be called brothers. Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church. no 51:32 Imperfect Church - Part I Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Believers are suffering discouragement with the local church, being bored, disenchanted, and unsatisfied. Most people want more from God, but can’t absorb another Sunday of lifeless ritual or another split of petty divisiveness among the people who are supposed to be called brothers.

Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church.

]]> Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:30:58 -0400 imperfect-church CrossCurrent Ministries Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Most want God, but can’t absorb another Sunday at Church. Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church. Skeptics have lost hope that organized religion has any value. Believers are suffering discouragement with the local church, being bored, disenchanted, and unsatisfied. Most people want more from God, but can’t absorb another Sunday of lifeless ritual or another split of petty divisiveness among the people who are supposed to be called brothers. Join us as we explore what to do with the messy and broken, the fractured and flawed, beautiful and glorious thing called the church. no 45:44 Believing in the Gospel and Conquering Fear Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:30:12 -0400 believing-in-the-gospel-and-conquering-fear CrossCurrent Ministries At some point, everyone receives a message from this world: It is unsafe to be unaccepted. Many struggle with the fear of being unnacepted. Today we take a look at what the Bible has to say about facing this fear. In one way or another, and at some point or another, every living human being receives a specific message from this world. The message is this: It is unsafe to be unaccepted. At the core of our human spirits, many of us struggle with the fear of being unnacepted by others. Today, guest speaker Greg Genter takes a look, with us, at what the Bible has to say about facing this fear in our lives, and finding the salvation and freedom that is ours when we let Jesus re-write our life story! no 35:58 Parting Shots - Part III Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:30:47 -0400 parting-shots-part-iii CrossCurrent Ministries Join us as we conclude our year-long study of the life and teachings of Jesus, and explore the most important conversations Jesus had with his people, and see what they might mean for us today! When Jesus rose from the dead and returned to the Father, it was a scary moment of transition for His followers who had given so much to walk with him for those three years. Now, He had one last chance to lay the most important instructions on them. Join us as we conclude our year-long study of the life and teachings of Jesus, and explore the most important conversations Jesus had with his people, and see what they might mean for us today! no 49:08 Parting Shots - Part II Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:30:12 -0400 parting-shots-part-ii CrossCurrent Ministries Join us as we conclude our year-long study of the life and teachings of Jesus, and explore the most important conversations Jesus had with his people, and see what they might mean for us today! When Jesus rose from the dead and returned to the Father, it was a scary moment of transition for His followers who had given so much to walk with him for those three years. Now, He had one last chance to lay the most important instructions on them. Join us as we conclude our year-long study of the life and teachings of Jesus, and explore the most important conversations Jesus had with his people, and see what they might mean for us today! no 42:38 Parting Shots - Part I When Jesus rose from the dead and returned to the Father, it was a scary moment of transition for His followers who had given so much to walk with him for those three years. Now, He had one last chance to lay the most important instructions on them. Join us as guest speaker, pastor, Randy Richardson helps us conclude our year-long study of the life and teachings of Jesus, and explore the most important conversations Jesus had with his people, and see what they might mean for us today!

In case you're wondering, last week the entire congregation was celebrating in a church-wide baptism and barbeque, hence no formal service or podcast.

]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:30:35 -0400 parting-shots-part-i CrossCurrent Ministries Join us as guest speaker, pastor, Randy Richardson helps us conclude our year-long study of the life and teachings of Jesus, and explore the most important conversations Jesus had with his people, and see what they might mean for us today! When Jesus rose from the dead and returned to the Father, it was a scary moment of transition for His followers who had given so much to walk with him for those three years. Now, He had one last chance to lay the most important instructions on them. Join us as guest speaker, pastor, Randy Richardson helps us conclude our year-long study of the life and teachings of Jesus, and explore the most important conversations Jesus had with his people, and see what they might mean for us today! In case you're wondering, last week the entire congregation was celebrating in a church-wide baptism and barbeque, hence no formal service or podcast. no 27:00 The Jesus Experiment Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:30:56 -0400 the-jesus-experiment CrossCurrent Ministries This morning we will be challenged by a guest speaker, David Nicotra, to step into, with all we are, a life lived in Christ, authentically, spiritually. (Introduction by Chris Eads) If we are truly hungry for authentic spirituality, we need to realize that it is not a spectator sport. Simply going to church, and sitting in rows, observing what happens on stage is not authentic spirituality. Rather, it is only a catalyst. This morning we will be challenged by a guest speaker, David Nicotra, to step into, with all we are, a life lived in Christ, authentically, spiritually. (Introduction by Chris Eads) no 28:24 Jesus, Beyond Space and Time - Part V: Judging and Leading Everything We Do Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:30:01 -0400 jesus-beyond-space-and-time-part-v-judging-and CrossCurrent Ministries It is much easier to yield to God’s will when we understand the active role Jesus plays in leading us. We'll discover a new comfort and strength to our lives when we see Him in these roles, and we partner with the efforts that He exerts on our behalf. We’re heard the concept of Jesus as Lord. Earlier in our Jesus Experiment series, we took several weeks to explore the idea of Jesus as Lord, and our call to commit ourselves to living out the will of God. Beyond the responsibility to yield ourselves to commitment and obedience to Jesus, there is an active role that Jesus takes in providing leadership and oversight to all the aspects of our lives. In scriptures, Jesus is called Lord, Judge, King, and the Head of the Church. It becomes so much easier to yield ourselves to God’s will when we understand the active role Jesus provides in leading us. We will discover a new comfort and strength to our daily lives when we see Him in these roles, and we partner with the energy and efforts that He exerts on our behalf. no 56:19 Jesus, Beyond Space and Time - Part IV: Taking It All For You Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:30:23 -0400 jesus-beyond-space-and-time-part-iv-taking-it-all CrossCurrent Ministries What if we could discover the trust and practice of going to Jesus as our priest, who will care for and love over our issues? We’ve all heard that Jesus died to take care of our sins. It’s the most central and powerful truth of the Christ-story. But what if we understood much more deeply what that really means to us today? Beyond taking care of the penalty of sins, Jesus stands positioned and active to mediate each issue in your life, to intercede over your circumstances, and to be the safest person in the world to take your troubles and hurts to. What if we could discover the trust and practice of going to Jesus as our priest, who will care for and love over our issues? no 35:35 Jesus, Beyond Space and Time - Part III: Asking You To Contribute https://www.crosscurrent.org Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:30:29 -0400 jesus-beyond-space-and-time-part-iii-asking-you CrossCurrent Ministries We will explore what it means for us to step up to Jesus’ expectations of our life in the Body of Christ. Jesus is identified in the scriptures as The Head of the Church. To a culture that is skeptical of organized religion, this should seem like good news to us. At the head of the real Church is not some group of political, power-hungry leaders. There is no scandal, no self-aggrandizing, no empire-building going on at the helm of the authentic Church. But that said, Jesus as the authentic head of His Body—of which you and I are a part—does call for some specific commitment and participation from each of us. We will explore what it means for us to step up to Jesus’ expectations of our life in the Body of Christ. no 40:02 Jesus, Beyond Space and Time - Part II: Breathing the Wisdom of God https://www.crosscurrent.org Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:30:45 -0400 jesus-beyond-time-and-space-part-ii-breathing-the CrossCurrent Ministries We will explore what it means to connect ourselves to the Word, to live within both the actual scriptures, and the heart of Jesus as the Word alive today! In the Gospel of John, Jesus is identified as The Word. Perhaps a confusing concept to us, it was a revolutionary and inspiring thought to Jesus’ followers that gave them great comfort and perspective. We think of the Word as the Bible. And it is. But more than a collection of books, the Word of God is a living reality of the heart of God for us right now. We will explore what it means to connect ourselves to the Word, to live within both the actual scriptures, and the heart of Jesus as the Word alive today! no 43:58 Jesus, Beyond Space and Time - Walking in the Middle of Your Moment (Part 1) https://www.crosscurrent.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=74722 We think of experiences in terms of the progression of time. In other words, what is happening now happens first, and then what happens next comes next. We don't see what's next. We often fear what's next. We wonder what choices to make now to create a better outcome for what's next. And, the worst part of it all is when we cannot control what's next. There is an incredibly powerful reality to the fact that Jesus is right now in the present moment you live. But He is also simultaneously at the end of your issue, at the end of your trial, and even at the end of your life. Jesus is walking with you in the middle of your immediate moments, but is also living with you at the victory and solution of your troubles. The reality that Jesus lives beyond time can give us amazing hope that He is in fact sovereign over our days, and is a valid and victorious help to our immediate circumstances.

Join us as Chris Eads explores the current, interactive, presence of Jesus in our lives.

]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:30:53 -0400 playing-for-the-end-game CrossCurrent Ministries That Jesus had a profound effect in our past is clear. But He is not just a historical figure. He is present and revolutionized how we live out authentic spirituality. Join us as Chris Eads teaches the current, interactive, presence of Jesus in our lives. We think of experiences in terms of the progression of time. In other words, what is happening now happens first, and then what happens next comes next. We don't see what's next. We often fear what's next. We wonder what choices to make now to create a better outcome for what's next. And, the worst part of it all is when we cannot control what's next. There is an incredibly powerful reality to the fact that Jesus is right now in the present moment you live. But He is also simultaneously at the end of your issue, at the end of your trial, and even at the end of your life. Jesus is walking with you in the middle of your immediate moments, but is also living with you at the victory and solution of your troubles. The reality that Jesus lives beyond time can give us amazing hope that He is in fact sovereign over our days, and is a valid and victorious help to our immediate circumstances. Join us as Chris Eads explores the current, interactive, presence of Jesus in our lives. no 38:07 Playing For The End Game How do you know if your parenting is ultimately leading to success? How will our kids be when they leave the house? Where will they go to college? Who will they marry? This sermon, "Playing For The End Game," addresses these questions, that all parents ask. Beyond this, whether you are single, married without children, or married with children, this message will apply to you.

Join us as Chris Campbell brings us a message that celebrates Father's Day and explores how to pass on a good legacy.

]]> Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:30:53 -0400 simple-jesus-part-iii-serve-the-world CrossCurrent Ministries How do you know your parenting is ultimately leading to success? How will our kids be when they leave the house? Where will they go to college? Who will they marry? This sermon, "Playing For The End Game," addresses these questions, that all parents ask. How do you know if your parenting is ultimately leading to success? How will our kids be when they leave the house? Where will they go to college? Who will they marry? This sermon, "Playing For The End Game," addresses these questions, that all parents ask. Beyond this, whether you are single, married without children, or married with children, this message will apply to you. Join us as Chris Campbell brings us a message that celebrates Father's Day and explores how to pass on a good legacy. no 24:42 Simple Jesus Part III: Serve The World Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:30:53 -0400 simple-jesus-part-ii-love-others-1 CrossCurrent Ministries In this series, we will take a look at how radically simple life in Jesus is, and how simple the "do" in Jesus is - a simple set of life choices that will pour life into you, not take life from you! Time, commitment, energy and focus: We live in a culture and pace of life that makes those words seem wearisome and overwhelming. The reality that healthy and vibrant spirituality takes time, commitment, energy and focus leads many of us to a defeated, discouraged place with our spiritual lives. We know we're supposed to do something with this Jesus thing, but just the very fact that we are supposed to do in a world where we're already doing too much makes us draw back, drop our heads, and give up trying anything. But hang on a minute...Jesus did not come to put more burden on us. He does not aim to make us work our way to heaven. So what do we do with Jesus, right here, right now? In this series, we will take a look at how radically simple life in Jesus is, and how simple the "do" in Jesus is - a simple set of life choices that will pour life into you, not take life from you! no 1:32:26 Simple Jesus Part II: Love Others Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:30:53 -0400 simple-jesus-part-ii-love-others CrossCurrent Ministries In this series, we will take a look at how radically simple life in Jesus is, and how simple the "do" in Jesus is - a simple set of life choices that will pour life into you, not take life from you! Time, commitment, energy and focus: We live in a culture and pace of life that makes those words seem wearisome and overwhelming. The reality that healthy and vibrant spirituality takes time, commitment, energy and focus leads many of us to a defeated, discouraged place with our spiritual lives. We know we're supposed to do something with this Jesus thing, but just the very fact that we are supposed to do in a world where we're already doing too much makes us draw back, drop our heads, and give up trying anything. But hang on a minute...Jesus did not come to put more burden on us. He does not aim to make us work our way to heaven. So what do we do with Jesus, right here, right now? In this series, we will take a look at how radically simple life in Jesus is, and how simple the "do" in Jesus is - a simple set of life choices that will pour life into you, not take life from you! no 39:40 Simple Jesus Part I: Love God Sun, 31 May 2009 10:30:08 -0400 simple-jesus-part-i-love-god CrossCurrent Ministries In this series, we will take a look at how radically simple life in Jesus is, and how simple the "do" in Jesus is - a simple set of life choices that will pour life into you, not take life from you! Time, commitment, energy and focus: We live in a culture and pace of life that makes those words seem wearisome and overwhelming. The reality that healthy and vibrant spirituality takes time, commitment, energy and focus leads many of us to a defeated, discouraged place with our spiritual lives. We know we're supposed to do something with this Jesus thing, but just the very fact that we are supposed to do in a world where we're already doing too much makes us draw back, drop our heads, and give up trying anything. But hang on a minute...Jesus did not come to put more burden on us. He does not aim to make us work our way to heaven. So what do we do with Jesus, right here, right now? In this series, we will take a look at how radically simple life in Jesus is, and how simple the "do" in Jesus is - a simple set of life choices that will pour life into you, not take life from you! no 46:30 Seek the Lord: Part I Sun, 17 May 2009 10:30:43 -0400 seek-the-lord-part-i CrossCurrent Ministries In this two part series, we explore what it really mens to "Seek the Lord" until He is found and what that practically looks like in our busy world. To live in the fullness of our relationship with God, we need to understand seeking God as the means to dwelling in our rights and benefits as a child of God, thriving in the security of that relationship, basking in the goodness of His closeness, and benefiting from His transforming nature. If that sounds a little too warm and mushy for the masculine or the harder-edged soul, look at it from a more aggressive perspective. Dwelling close to God means being deeply connected to the most significant and transformative presence in the universe. The most powerful ''William Wallace'' of the universe is the Lord Almighty, the maker of heaven and earth. Dwelling close to Him is to live at the absolute point of the sword of all Strength and Power. no 57:07 Seek the Lord: Part II https://www.crosscurrent.org Sun, 24 May 2009 10:30:05 -0400 seek-the-lord-part-ii CrossCurrent Ministries In this two part series, we explore what it really mens to "Seek the Lord" until He is found and what that practically looks like in our busy world. To live in the fullness of our relationship with God, we need to understand seeking God as the means to dwelling in our rights and benefits as a child of God, thriving in the security of that relationship, basking in the goodness of His closeness, and benefiting from His transforming nature. If that sounds a little too warm and mushy for the masculine or the harder-edged soul, look at it from a more aggressive perspective. Dwelling close to God means being deeply connected to the most significant and transformative presence in the universe. The most powerful ''William Wallace'' of the universe is the Lord Almighty, the maker of heaven and earth. Dwelling close to Him is to live at the absolute point of the sword of all Strength and Power. no 35:19