Crossroads Church (Video)

10th Annual Super Bowl of Preaching

2012-02-06 14:05:30

Brian Tome and Chuck Mingo face off in the annual smackdown of preaching.

Wise Builders

2012-01-31 21:38:14

We’ll hear from people in our community talk about money.

How to Build with Brick

2012-01-23 12:17:56

Brian Tome talks about how to build our finances with brick.

The Good News About Money

2012-01-17 14:08:04

Chuck Mingo talks about how God is the opposite of the Big Bad Wolf.

The Big Bad Wolf

2012-01-09 11:29:22

Brian Tome talks about the characteristics of Big Bad Wolf.

2011 Recap

2012-01-04 15:51:38

Brian Tome talks about what we learned in 2011 and how we believe God is calling our community in the coming year.

Invitation to the Party

2011-12-12 11:33:06

Brian Tome talks about extending the invitation.

Invitation to Peace

2011-12-05 12:35:13

Brian Wells talks about God’s invitation to peace.

Invitation to a Personal God

2011-11-28 14:33:06

Chuck Mingo talks about the invitation of Christmas.

Baptism

2011-11-21 20:23:10

The challenges we’ve incorporated over the past weeks are all important elements of the lives of disciples of Jesus. As we continue to engage with these rhythms and practices, we grow closer to God and spiritually strong.

Live

2011-11-13 15:09:21

Serve

2011-11-06 16:19:29

Service is a one-two punch to our hearts and our hands—it makes us strong by pulling us away from our own selfish ambitions, and toward the needs of others. And the more we serve, the more opportunity we have to understand God’s abundant, generous love.

Train

2011-10-30 15:51:43

You’ll never find tires lying on the field during a football game. But running through them during practice helps build the necessary footwork and agility for game situations. Spiritual strengthening is no different. Engaging God in fresh ways can supercharge our growth, and reveal spiritual muscles we never even knew we had.

Study

2011-10-23 12:28:43

The Bible isn’t a rule book. It’s a field guide to relationship with God and others. We read it to grow our understanding of God, to grow in wisdom, and to grow our ability to love other people.

Pray

2011-10-16 16:31:05

When we pray, we open ourselves up to life-changing conversations with God. Prayer is meant to be more than an emergency flare to heaven in our times of need—it’s designed for us to connect with God on a real, intimate, everyday basis.

Play

2011-10-09 14:42:25

Playing and resting rarely come to mind when we think of strength. But taking time to be energized and refilled is critical for healthy, sustained growth. Playing and resting remind us that being strong is simply about receiving God’s love, not working for his approval.

Team

2011-10-03 15:03:16

Chuck Mingo talks about how great friendships mirror great teams.

Sacrifice

2011-09-26 21:49:41

Brian Tome talks about the power of sacrifice in friendships.

Encouragement

2011-09-19 15:26:37

Chuck Mingo talks about the power of encouragement in friendships.

Vulnerability

2011-09-13 09:57:06

Brian Tome talks about the power of vulnerability.

Oath

2011-09-06 12:08:46

Brian Tome talks about the collisions that occur in marriage.

Sex

2011-08-30 11:39:13

Brian Tome talks about sex and the powerful collisions that surround it.

Family

2011-08-22 14:03:31

Jeremy Pryor talks about what happens when we collide with God’s intentions for family.

Local Church

2011-08-15 14:53:43

Mosa Sono talks about the powerful things that can happen when the Church collides with God’s intentions.

Guest Speaker Chris Seay

2011-08-08 14:31:25

We will be wrapping up our series on what made Jesus the “Greatest Show on Earth” with guest speaker Chris Seay.

Jesus told the best stories

2011-08-01 17:20:02

We’ll be hearing from people in the community about where and how they see Jesus.

Jesus Spoke In Parables

2011-07-26 16:08:36

Chuck Mingo talks about how Jesus spoke truth in the form of parables.

Jesus heals

2011-07-19 15:03:38

We’re going to talk about how Jesus healed people, and the crowds that his miracles attracted.

Jesus Dined With Scoundrels

2011-07-11 15:38:22

Brian Wells talks about about how Jesus redefined God.

Jesus turned religion on its head

2011-07-05 14:46:41

Chuck Mingo talks about how Jesus turned religion on its head.

Jesus hung out with normal people

2011-06-27 16:22:44

Brian Tome talks about how Jesus went out of his way to hang out with normal people.

Jesus spoke hard truth

2011-06-21 12:02:40

Steven Manuel talks about how Jesus didn't play to the crowds.

Love vs. Pride

2011-06-14 14:20:41

Brian Tome talks about what it looks like to follow the Guide out of places of pride and into love.

Peace vs. Anxiety

2011-06-06 11:24:00

Brian Tome talks about how the Guide can steer us out of fear and into peace.

Grace vs Resentment

2011-05-31 12:42:44

Brian Tome talks about how our guide, the Holy Spirit, leads us away from resentment and into places of giving and receiving grace.

TREK WITH THE GUIDE

2011-05-23 11:59:54

Chuck Mingo talks about how to recognize and follow the Holy Spirit's guidance.

Re-Creation

2011-05-16 11:19:56

Brian Tome talks about how the story ends.

Church

2011-05-09 16:26:48

Brian Tome talks about the role of the Church in God's story.

Lordship

2011-05-02 14:06:07

Brian Tome talks about what it means to submit to the King of the story.

Resurrection/Adoption

2011-04-26 09:34:36

We'll be examining the credibility of the most outrageous part of the story: the resurrection of Jesus.

Jesus/Cross

2011-04-18 14:01:25

Chuck Mingo talks about the story of the sacrificial lamb.

Israel/Law

2011-04-11 16:38:12

Brian Tome talks about the nation of Israel and God's promise to them.

Creation/Fall

2011-04-04 13:37:26

Brian Tome talks about God's purpose for creation, and the tragic events that transpired.

Cosmos

2011-03-28 11:38:18

We'll be starting at the beginning of the story-before the world began-and talking about what it means that God is eternal and holy.

Love vs. Sex

2011-03-21 11:27:40

We'll be tackling the question of how the Bible can take such a narrow view of sex.

Science vs. Faith

2011-03-14 11:16:36

We'll be wrestling with the question of how you can believe the Bible when it seems to stand in opposition to modern science.

Hell vs. Grace

2011-03-10 09:11:13

We'll be wrestling with the question of how a good God can allow people to go to hell.

Jesus vs. Religion

2011-02-28 17:17:25

We'll wrestle with the question of how Jesus can claim to be the only way to God.

Suffering vs. A Loving God

2011-02-22 11:28:13

We'll wrestle with the question of how God can really be loving when there's so much suffering in the world.

Doubt vs. Belief

2011-02-14 14:32:40

The age-old foes of Doubt and Belief will be taking center stage.

9th Annual Super Bowl of Preaching

2011-02-09 12:21:33

Brian Tome and Chuck Mingo face off in the annual smackdown.

Grow Up - Grow in Power

2011-01-31 12:41:25

Brian Tome talks about what the Bible describes as "walking in the Spirit" and how it is instrumental to growth.

Grow Up - Grow Through Sacrifice

2011-01-24 15:05:29

Brian Tome talks about how a lifestyle of sacrifice leads to growth.

Grow Up - Grow in Truth

2011-01-18 12:37:14

Brian Tome talks about what it looks like to bend your life to the truth found in the Bible.

Grow Up - Grow with the Wise

2011-01-10 13:41:24

Chuck Mingo talks about growing through intentional community.

Grow Up

2011-01-03 12:48:27

Brian Tome talks about what a life of growth looks like.

Celebration

2010-12-13 13:37:44

Brian Tome talks about what it means to live in celebration of the miracle of Christmas.

Preparation

2010-12-06 11:20:34

Jenny Baker talks about what it means to prepare room for Jesus in our lives.

Anticipation

2010-11-29 11:28:08

Chuck Mingo talks about how we can cultivate an attitude of anticipation year-round.

Game Change - Celebrate

2010-11-22 13:22:16

Today we celebrate. And we thank God for the great things he will do in our city and throughout the world, and for allowing us to be a part of furthering his Kingdom.

Game Change - Commitment

2010-11-15 15:00:45

Brian Tome talks about the commitment and acting on that call.

Game Change - Next

2010-11-12 14:45:58

Brian Tome talks about the opportunity that is before us.

Game Change - Do It

2010-11-01 13:04:49

Brian Tome talks about being faithful to what God has called us to do.

Game Change - Listen

2010-10-25 11:44:00

Chuck Mingo talks about what it means to listen to God.

Surrender

2010-10-18 15:21:57

Brian Tome talks about what it means to surrender.

Game Change: Intro

2010-10-11 12:05:02

Brian Tome talks about the things God is calling us to and the journey ahead.

rePLAY

2010-10-04 11:05:33

Chuck Mingo talks about discovering joy through play.

PLAYdate

2010-09-20 12:33:14

Brian Tome talks about the value of purposeless pleasure.

Faithful Story

2010-09-13 14:10:36

Brian talks about what it looks like to be faithful in your profession.

Faithful Suffering

2010-09-07 17:04:18

Chuck Mingo talks about how the faithful deal with suffering.

Faithful Call

2010-08-31 09:02:54

Brian Tome talks about how the faithful respond to God's call.

Faithful Obedience

2010-08-26 09:09:52

Brian Tome talks about how the faithful obey God.

Faithful God

2010-08-26 09:05:15

Brian Tome talks about God's Faithfulness.

Upside Down

2010-08-10 11:03:21

Chuck Mingo discusses what it looks like to seek the Kingdom.

Sightings

2010-08-05 09:31:20

We hear from ten people in our community about how they are seeing the Kingdom in their life.

Inside Out

2010-07-26 11:59:09

Chuck Mingo talks about hope and the Kingdom of God.

Kingdom Come

2010-07-13 10:28:24

Greg Boyd talks about what the Kingdom is, and what it means to seek it.

Time

2010-07-12 13:54:38

Chuck Mingo discusses how to line up our calendar with our passions.

Authority

2010-06-29 16:00:58

Brian Tome discusses how aligning with authority structures can help us pursue our passions.

Overview

2010-06-22 12:33:40

Brian Tome discusses uncovering your God-given passions.

Give

2010-06-07 10:48:04

Brian Tome talks about what it looks like to give grace.

Get

2010-06-03 10:05:27

Brian Tome discusses how pleasure is an important part of experiencing God’s grace.

Grace

2010-05-26 15:33:41

Chuck Mingo discusses what it means to be "bound" to Jesus.

Grunt

2010-05-18 09:01:00

Brian Tome discusses how we sometimes need to put ourselves in a place to receive God's grace.

Gospel

2010-05-11 14:43:41

Brian Tome talks about why the gospel is good news.

Friending

2010-05-03 14:15:09

Todd Henry talks about how technology is conforming the experience of being human.

Fasting

2010-04-26 10:47:57

Chuck Mingo talks about the importance of pauses in our life.

Forced

2010-04-12 14:23:59

Brian Wells talks about how media impacts our life.

Easter 2010

2010-04-05 15:33:38

Brian Tome talks about how Jesus endured the ultimate rejection and returned from the dead.

Looking Forward

2010-04-01 09:15:06

Brian Tome discusses next steps in pursuing freedom.

Freedom Fighting

2010-03-22 14:23:09

Chuck Mingo talks about how freedom is maintained in the midst of community.

Endurance

2010-03-15 12:11:59

Brian Tome talks about the importance of endurance and the four phases we go through on the way to freedom.

The Enemy

2010-03-08 11:00:11

Brian Tome talks about how the enemy plots to steal freedom from us.

The Freedom Giver

2010-03-02 18:41:20

Brian Tome discusses the Freedom Giver and how he fights for our freedom.

Freedom

2010-02-22 08:45:09

Brian Tome discusses how freedom is real and is available to each of us.

Man Up

2010-02-16 10:52:04

Chuck Mingo talks about what it means to be an aggressive man.

Super Bowl of Preaching '10

2010-02-11 09:14:37

Two preachers go head to head in the annual smackdown of preaching.

Men vs. Boys

2010-02-08 11:07:27

Brian Tome talks about the five things that separate men from boys.

Next Is Near

2010-01-25 11:10:59

Brian Tome talks about how God uses our feelings to move us forward.

Next Is Now

2010-01-19 10:35:41

Todd Henry shares how God uses dreams to build into us the capacity for greatness.

Next is Possible

2010-01-19 09:40:46

Chuck Mingo discusses Abraham and the importance of hope.

Next Is Next

2010-01-07 08:25:31

Brian Tome discusses what it means to do what's next instead of worrying about what's five steps ahead.

Redemption

2009-12-15 11:31:33

Jesus came to be the rescuer of all people.

Married

2009-12-07 15:02:40

Chuck Mingo shares principles that lead to healthy, thriving marriages.

Parents

2009-11-30 10:51:59

Brian Tome discusses the stages of parenting along the progression from nurse to friend.

Singles

2009-11-23 13:58:16

Being single can be a blessing. Brian Tome and a panel of single people discuss the nature of being single and what God says about it.

Friends

2009-11-16 09:23:24

Brian Tome discusses the importance of friendship.

Reproduction

2009-11-16 09:07:34

Brian Tome discusses how growth naturally leads to reproduction and fruit.

Fortification

2009-11-02 10:01:28

Brian Tome discusses why it's important for us to be resilient and patiently active, even in the midst of a storm.

Pruning

2009-10-26 10:25:33

Sometimes God will "prune" things out of our life - even good things - so that we can bear more fruit over the long-term.

Roots

2009-10-20 08:25:31

Chuck Mingo discusses the importance of spending time in good soil.

Vision

2009-10-12 10:12:06

Brian Tome discusses why we need to have a vision for our growth.

Yes (South Africa)

2009-10-05 10:53:51

Tim Senff, Titus Sithole and our friends from Charity and Faith Mission (Mamelodi, South Africa) give updates on our partnership and talk about the fruit of commitment.

No Be Yes

2009-09-28 10:54:54

Brian Tome shares why we need to respond to the greatest commitment ever made - the one God has made to us.

No Be No

2009-09-21 09:07:58

Brian Tome shares why setting good boundaries and saying "no" is critical to making healthy commitments.

Yes Be Yes

2009-09-14 10:33:32

Chuck Mingo discusses the importance of keeping commitments.

Outside Out

2009-09-08 09:23:16

Brian Tome talks with Bret Sims, Jean-Robert Cadet and Joan Conn about some of the great things happening outside of crossroads.

Outside In

2009-09-01 16:21:12

Brian Tome shares why crossroads is setup to be a place where normal people can hear about Jesus.

Inside Out

2009-09-01 16:20:21

Brian Tome discusses why crossroads exists to mobilize people toward things God cares about.

Inside In

2009-08-31 09:41:53

Brian Tome discusses the dynamics of growth and why Crossroads is setup to be an environment of growth.

On Mission In Cincy

2009-08-10 09:47:08

Chuck Mingo shares what being on mission in Cincinnati looks like.

I Love My Mission

2009-08-03 09:50:43

Mark Stecher shares why he loves his mission, which primarily revolves around loving his city.

I Love My City

2009-07-27 10:50:30

Pastor Fred Luter from New Orleans shares what to do when the storms come.

I Love My Neighborhood

2009-07-22 16:48:11

Brad Johansen talks about what loving his neighborhood means to him.

I Love My Friend

2009-07-13 11:56:47

Alli Patterson talks about how relating to Jesus as a friend is essential to engaging in city-changing relationships.

God Loves Cincinnati

2009-07-06 10:08:22

Chuck Mingo shares the four actions of a city lover.

Relevance

2009-06-29 10:18:32

Chuck Mingo discusses the importance of relevance in the revolution of the early church.

Freedom and Grace

2009-06-22 10:21:41

Brian Tome discusses how Jesus came to set us free.

Authority

2009-06-15 10:25:08

Alli Patterson discusses why authority is a critical part of a revolution.

Cost

2009-06-08 09:42:41

Brian Tome discusses the story of Stephen from the book of Acts and how every revolution involves cost.

Call

2009-06-01 14:38:38

Brian Tome, Jason Singh and Will and Beth Skillman discuss what a "call" is and how we obey it.

Reconciliation

2009-05-24 11:53:46

Chuck Mingo discusses why reconciliation is a core part of what God's about and what we can learn about it from the early church.

Commitment

2009-05-18 10:44:47

What are the conditions necessary for a revolution to thrive? Join us over the next several weeks as we analyze the Roadmap For A Revolution. This week Brian Tome talks about the importance of "commitment."

Filled: Baptism

2009-05-11 10:06:23

Brian Tome discusses the role of the Holy Spirit and the importance of baptism.

Filled: How?

2009-05-04 11:27:31

Brian Tome discusses how to be filled with the Holy Spirit on a regular basis.

Filled: What?

2009-04-27 10:43:53

Chuck Mingo discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Jesus followers.

Filled: Why?

2009-04-20 11:11:35

Ever felt empty and looked to be filled with something? Jesus' followers did. They thirsted for God and couldn't understand why he said it'd be better for them if he left. Turns out, Jesus wanted to fill his followers with God's own Holy Spirit. Join us over the next four weeks to discover how we can be filled, too.

Easter 2009

2009-04-13 13:05:34

Brian Tome discusses why the resurrection of Jesus is significant and why it must be dealt with.

Reset: Recap

2009-04-06 10:44:57

In this talk Brian Tome recaps our Reset journey and discusses where we're headed next.

Jesus Reset Church

2009-03-30 08:03:52

Jesus is alive and active today through his Body - the Church.

Jesus Reset Prayer

2009-03-23 08:34:01

Jesus reset prayer from transactional to relational.

Jesus Reset Love

2009-03-16 11:50:46

Jesus reset our understanding of love by dying on the cross.

Jesus RESET Surrender

2009-03-09 11:06:18

Following Jesus often means living counter-culturally. In this talk, Brian Tome discusses what it means to surrender and find life on the other side.

Jesus RESET Fairness

2009-03-02 11:51:40

Jesus reset our understanding of fairness. Watch as Brian Tome explains why that's a good thing.

Jesus RESET Assumptions

2009-02-23 12:00:55

In the opening week of our Reset journey, Brian Tome makes the case for an examination of Jesus.

Lost Books: Hosea

2009-02-17 12:24:09

Chuck Mingo shares the story of Hosea and a God who demands fidelity.

Lost Books: Ezekiel

2009-02-09 09:28:56

Brian Tome discusses being faithful in the midst of changing times.

Lost Books: Daniel (Super Bowl)

2009-02-05 16:43:21

In the seventh annual "Big Game" we hear about how courage is following God.

Lost Books: Malachi

2009-01-26 15:21:13

Chuck Mingo shares the message of Malachi and how God demands to be honored.

Lost Books: Haggai

2009-01-20 08:22:56

If we want spiritual greatness, we must pay the price by being intentional. In this talk, Brian Tome highlights the theme of intentionality found in the Old Testament book of Haggai.

Messy Lives

2008-12-15 10:23:55

Brian Tome discusses how worship is messy and requires us to bring whatever we have to Jesus.

Messy Relationships

2008-12-08 09:51:59

Brian Tome discusses how Jesus' arrival creates a beautiful mess in our lives.

Messy Choices

2008-12-01 09:42:31

When Jesus enters the world, everyone around him has to change their lives to accommodate. In this talk, Chuck Mingo discusses Joseph and how he had to make changes to accommodate Jesus' arrival.

GIMME GIMME: The Results

2008-11-24 09:36:56

When we choose to engage with an attitude of gratitude, we find that "grace" becomes the operating ethic in our lives. This week, Brian Tome leads us through an exercise of gratitude and talks about why we need to develop an attitude of remembering.

GIMME GIMME: The Antidote

2008-11-17 14:36:41

The antidote to an attitude of entitlement is the discipline of gratitude. In this talk, Brian Tome discusses how we can build disciplined gratitude into our lives.

GIMME GIMME: The Symptoms

2008-11-10 09:07:49

Entitlement can easily creep into our relationships, and especially our marriages. In this talk, Chuck Mingo discusses some of the symptoms of entitlement as it relates to our key relationships.

GIMME GIMME: The Problem

2008-11-03 10:11:58

Entitlement can creep into our lives in unexpected ways. In this talk, Brian Tome discusses the entitlement mentality as found in the story of Jacob and Esau in the bible.

Unlock(ed): The Purpose

2008-10-27 11:04:27

What is the purpose of all of this "Kingdom" talk? In this message, Brian Tome discusses what it means for us to receive the key of love and to be unlocked.

Unlock(ed): The Plan

2008-10-21 07:47:20

There are a few “rules of engagement” for those who accept the invitation to participate in the Kingdom of God. First, we are fueled by faith that Jesus is who he said he is. Then, we sacrifice for love; we are willing to be inconvenienced in order to help and love others. Third, we have hope, and we are inspired by that hope to take bold action.

Unlock(ed): The Story

2008-10-13 15:47:51

In the first part of the Unlock(ed) series, Brian Tome discusses the story of God and his plans for his creation.

Unlock(ed): The People

2008-10-13 15:06:55

Brian Tome discusses how we should engage people as a core part of engaging in the Kingdom.

Core Strength: Prayer

2008-09-29 14:26:20

Chuck Mingo discusses prayer as an essential ingredient in building up our spiritual core.

Core Strength: Community

2008-09-24 13:43:20

Brian Tome discusses how being in community with others is another essential aspect of spiritual growth, another core discipline.

Core Strength: Bible

2008-09-18 14:51:44

Brian Tome discusses how to build Core Strength through reading the bible.

Core Strength: Intro

2008-09-08 13:00:11

Brian Tome introduces our Core Strength series by discussing how we can build spiritual strength via the fundamental, three-part regimen of Bible reading, prayer and life in community.

Rebuild: Follow Through

2008-09-04 16:15:16

Chuck Mingo shares how to deal with setbacks when following a personal vision.

Rebuild: Plan

2008-08-28 08:35:13

Brian Tome shares how fear can keep us from pursuing a personal vision.

Rebuild: Vision

2008-08-18 12:12:07

What do you do when you are moved to act? In this talk, Brian Tome introduces us to the story of Nehemiah and his effort to follow his personal vision.

One (Week Six)

2008-08-11 10:43:20

John Burke talks about staying in touch with God.

One (Week Five)

2008-08-10 10:58:28

Kevin Myers from Atlanta shares his thoughts about unity in the Church.

One (Week Four)

2008-07-28 11:14:50

Guest Harvey Carey speaks about grace, judgment and becoming one.

One (Week Three)

2008-07-21 08:42:56

Chuck Mingo discusses grace and how the Church can be "one."

One (Week Three)

2008-07-20 15:15:13

Chuck Mingo discusses grace, and how the Church can be "one."

One (Week Two)

2008-07-14 14:18:46

Crossroads is participating in the international "One Prayer" series in which various teachers from around the country share their one prayer for the church. In this talk, Craig Groeshel from LifeChurch.tv shares his prayer for the church to be "one."

One (week one)

2008-07-07 14:02:36

Chuck Mingo shares his thoughts about Jesus' prayer for unity among his followers.

Pride: Week Two

2008-06-16 14:46:42

Alli Patterson shares how pride has taken root in her live through performance, titles and a need to be recognized.

RIQ: Judgment

2008-06-02 11:24:44

Many of us walk around carrying rocks, ready to throw them at anyone who thinks or behaves in a way we think to be wrong. In this talk, we analyze this through the lens of a story in Jesus' life.