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We love rules. But what happens when we create rules about things that God never did? Patrick explores Acts 21 and warns about the dangers that come when we try to make gray areas black and white. This sermon is part of our Summer 2026 sermon series on Acts 18-28. Who is Jesus? What does he care about? How should his followers interact with the world around them? The book of Acts carries on the story of life with God, illustrating what it means to build his church and experience him through his people. Want a refresher on Acts 13-17? Check out our previous sermon series: "Acts 13-17: Revival & Resistance". Interested in more content to help you experience God in 2026? Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox. Get connected at The Crossing! When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

What kind of expectations do you bring to church? What do you do when they aren't met? Kyle looks at Acts 20:28 to show us what we can learn from Jesus's love for the church. This sermon is part of our Summer 2026 sermon series on Acts 18-28. Who is Jesus? What does he care about? How should his followers interact with the world around them? The book of Acts carries on the story of life with God, illustrating what it means to build his church and experience him through his people. Want a refresher on Acts 13-17? Check out our previous sermon series: "Acts 13-17: Revival & Resistance". Interested in more content to help you experience God in 2026? Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox. Get connected at The Crossing! When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

Jesus calls you to do hard things. But he doesn't call you to do them on your own. Hear from Patrick as he explores Acts 20 and shows what we can learn from Paul's example. This sermon is part of our Summer 2026 sermon series on Acts 18-28. Who is Jesus? What does he care about? How should his followers interact with the world around them? The book of Acts carries on the story of life with God, illustrating what it means to build his church and experience him through his people. Want a refresher on Acts 13-17? Check out our previous sermon series: "Acts 13-17: Revival & Resistance". Interested in more content to help you experience God in 2026? Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox. Get connected at The Crossing! When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

When's the last time you bowed down to an idol? Probably not recently. But that doesn't mean you're idol free. Hear from Keith as he reflects on the story from Acts 19:23-41, helping us understand what idolatry looks like and how we can find the power to break free.

Have you lost your love for Jesus? How would you know if you had? Kyle helps answer these questions by examining the story of the church in Ephesus in Acts 19:1-20. This sermon is part of our Summer 2026 sermon series on Acts 18-28. Who is Jesus? What does he care about? How should his followers interact with the world around them? The book of Acts carries on the story of life with God, illustrating what it means to build his church and experience him through his people. Want a refresher on Acts 13-17? Check out our previous sermon series: "Acts 13-17: Revival & Resistance". Interested in more content to help you experience God in 2026? Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox. Get connected at The Crossing! When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

When evangelism feels weird, hard, or awkward, what do you do? Do you give up too soon? In Acts 18, Paul almost gave up on the church in Corinth. Hear from Patrick as he explores what made Paul stay and why you should too. This sermon is part of our Summer 2026 sermon series on Acts 18-28. Who is Jesus? What does he care about? How should his followers interact with the world around them? The book of Acts carries on the story of life with God, illustrating what it means to build his church and experience him through his people. Want a refresher on Acts 13-17? Check out our previous sermon series: "Acts 13-17: Revival & Resistance". Interested in more content to help you experience God in 2026? Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox. Get connected at The Crossing! When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

Let's talk about it. Compared to culture, God's view of sex is weird. Kyle walks through the biblical vision for sex and what it means for your life in a world that normalizes something God created sacred.

Are all religions basically the same? What makes Christianity unique? Hear from Keith as he explores the radical claims Jesus made about himself. This sermon is part of our 2026 sermon series, "Keep Christianity Weird." It’s impossible to follow Jesus and be considered normal. Why? Because Jesus was weird. He didn’t abide by the cultural norms or conform to people’s expectations. And his kingdom’s values don’t jive with our culture’s values. So how will you live in response? Interested in more content to help you experience God in 2026? Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox. Get connected at The Crossing! When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

Do you read your Bible? Would you read it more if you believed it had the power to transform your life? Looking at Matthew 22:29, Dave reminds us of the mysterious power found in God's word when we allow it to guide our lives. This sermon is part of our 2026 sermon series, "Keep Christianity Weird." It’s impossible to follow Jesus and be considered normal. Why? Because Jesus was weird. He didn’t abide by the cultural norms or conform to people’s expectations. And his kingdom’s values don’t jive with our culture’s values. So how will you live in response? Interested in more content to help you experience God in 2026? Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox. Get connected at The Crossing! When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.

It's normal to love people who love you. Jesus calls his followers to love everyone, even their enemies. Keith explores Matthew 5:43-47 and Luke 10:35, unpacking the weird love that Jesus expects of his followers. This sermon is part of our 2026 sermon series, "Keep Christianity Weird." It’s impossible to follow Jesus and be considered normal. Why? Because Jesus was weird. He didn’t abide by the cultural norms or conform to people’s expectations. And his kingdom’s values don’t jive with our culture’s values. So how will you live in response? Interested in more content to help you experience God in 2026? Sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Every Friday, you’ll get new resources to help you grow in your faith and a first look at what to expect on Sunday, delivered right to your inbox. Get connected at The Crossing! When you sign up for Crossing Update, you’ll get a text message every Sunday morning with the new ways to get involved at the church. You can also find the latest information about events on The Crossing’s website.