Empires | Crossroads Church

Empires • Oct 30

Every empire has ambition. Ambition to endure, to make itself great, to spread and conquer, and so on. Yet eventually, each empire eventually fades away and all its ambition comes to nothing. Today we will talk about how to leave a lasting legacy with our lives by building them on the eternal empire of Jesus.

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Empires | Week 1: Power

Empires•Sep 29

Every empire in history is built on power—Rome is a prime example. Yet what we often miss is that we too carry power, and have a choice about how to use it. Today we will talk about how Rome used its power to oppress and destroy, while God calls us to use our power to bring healing, restoration, and life.

Empires | Week 2: Together

Empires•Oct 10

Ancient Rome (like the USA today) attracted people from across the globe, creating the potential for a “melting pot” of diversity, community and collaboration. Yet our human default is still to isolate ourselves, to be suspicious, and to separate ourselves from those who aren’t like us. But Jesus called his followers to be different—to cross boundaries, welcome strangers, and truly become a family that reflects all of his creation.

Empires | Week 3: Worship

Empires•Oct 12

No matter who we are or where we come from, we all put our hope and security in something—a god, a job, our possessions, our achievements, political party, or a thousand other things. Put simply, everybody worships something. Yet history shows us that if we worship something other than God himself, it will inevitably disappoint us.

Empires | Week 4: Culture

Empires•Oct 19

Like ancient Rome, we live in a culture of violence and aggression. Our entertainment, sports, social media—even our political and news structures—are all built on a constant cycle of violence and destruction. The way you get ahead in cultures like these is to destroy those around you and those ahead of you. Yet the empire of God is entirely different—it is founded on the sacrifice of Jesus, a sacrifice that brings healing and restoration.