Life at Crossroads: Weekly Sermons

True happiness often feels out of reach in a broken and weary world. In this message from Matthew chapter 5, Jesus delivers the Beatitudes during the Sermon on the Mount, revealing that lasting joy does not come from worldly success, wealth, or comfort. Instead, genuine blessedness begins with humility, repentance, and a pure heart transformed by Christ. When we surrender our pride and recognize our spiritual need, God meets our deepest grief with His unending comfort and mercy. What does it really take to find lasting peace and satisfaction today? Watch this inspiring service to discover what true kingdom life looks like and learn how following Jesus can radically transform your life from the inside out. Connect with Crossroads Community Church: Website: https://lifeatcrossroads.org Instagram: @crossroadscommunitychurch Facebook: @lifeatcrossroads Give Online: https://lifeatcrossroads.org/giveonline Licensing Information: CCLI License #2915685 CCS WORSHIPcast License #9466 Crossroads Community Church holds a CCS WORSHIPcast License, which grants permission to publicly play, perform, and stream musical compositions controlled by ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC in accordance with CCS License Terms and Conditions.

Continuing through the Gospel of Matthew, this message examines Jesus calling His first four disciples along the Sea of Galilee in Matthew 4:18–25. When Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John, He meets ordinary men in the middle of everyday work and summons them into a greater mission. Their immediate choice to leave their nets, boats, and families reveals the true cost of discipleship: releasing security, identity, and comfort to follow the Master. Are you actively following Jesus as a devoted disciple, or are you simply watching from the crowd? Watch this message to discover what it means to drop your nets and experience the life-changing power of total surrender to Christ. Connect with Crossroads Community Church: Website: https://lifeatcrossroads.org Instagram: @crossroadscommunitychurch Facebook: @lifeatcrossroads Give Online: https://lifeatcrossroads.org/giveonline Licensing Information: CCLI License #2915685 CCS WORSHIPcast License #9466 Crossroads Community Church holds a CCS WORSHIPcast License, which grants permission to publicly play, perform, and stream musical compositions controlled by ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC in accordance with CCS License Terms and Conditions.

Pastor Todd leads us into Matthew chapter 4 to explore what happens when life feels dark, uncertain, and overwhelming. Drawing from the fulfillment of Isaiah's ancient prophecy in Zebulun and Naphtali, this message reveals how Jesus steps directly into the compromised, broken places of our world to bring lasting hope. Darkness is powerful, but light always overcomes it. Are you feeling stuck in despair, exhaustion, or private struggles? Watch this message to discover the life-changing power of repentance and see how the light of Christ meets you right where you are. Connect with Crossroads Community Church: Website: https://lifeatcrossroads.org Instagram: / crossroadscommunitychurch Facebook: / lifeatcrossroads Give Online: https://lifeatcrossroads.org/giveonline Licensing Information: CCLI License #2915685 CCS WORSHIPcast License #9466 Crossroads Community Church holds a CCS WORSHIPcast License, which grants permission to publicly play, perform, and stream musical compositions controlled by ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC in accordance with CCS License Terms and Conditions.

Matthew 4:1-11 | October 4, 2026 | Pastor Josh Goertzen Life often brings seasons of testing that expose our inner weaknesses, fears, and shame. In this message from Matthew chapter 4, we examine Jesus facing Satan in the wilderness. When confronted with hunger, doubt, and shortcuts to glory, Jesus anchors Himself entirely in God's word and rests in His Father's care. His victory shows us that real strength comes through dependence rather than self-reliance. Are you weary from striving to prove your worth while struggling with guilt and failure? Watch this service to discover how Christ’s perfect obedience frees you from the treadmill of self-righteousness and offers lasting peace today. Connect with Crossroads Community Church: Website: https://lifeatcrossroads.org Instagram: / crossroadscommunitychurch Facebook: / lifeatcrossroads Give Online: https://lifeatcrossroads.org/giveonline Licensing Information: CCLI License #2915685 CCS WORSHIPcast License #9466 Crossroads Community Church holds a CCS WORSHIPcast License, which grants permission to publicly play, perform, and stream musical compositions controlled by ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC in accordance with CCS License Terms and Conditions.

Many believers wonder what it truly means to follow God and walk in obedience each day. In Matthew chapter 3, Jesus enters the Jordan River to be baptized by John, setting a clear example for our lives. This divine moment reveals the entire Trinity, showi