Why does A Christmas Story still hit after all these years? 

In Part 3 of Christmas at the Movies, we uncover why this classic connects so deeply and how it points to the heart of Christmas itself. Beneath the nostalgia is a powerful truth: God isn’t a taskmaster, He’s a giver. From childhood longing to the Christmas story in Scripture, this message explores what it means to trust a generous Father.

What would you ask God for this Christmas if you really believed He was good? 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Fake can look pretty (ever heard of Instagram?), but sometimes our lives can feel like that fake Christmas tree in your living room. It's beautiful, perfect, and also..sterile and lifeless.

This week, Kyle Ranson uses the Bible (and also the classic "A Charlie Brown Christmas") to show us how God stepped away from perfection to chase something better: you. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Lo falso puede verse bonito (¿has visto Instagram?), pero a veces nuestra vida puede sentirse como ese árbol de Navidad artificial en tu sala. Es hermoso, perfecto y también… estéril y sin vida. Esta semana, Kyle Ranson usa la Biblia (y también el clásico A Charlie Brown Christmas) para mostrarnos cómo Dios dejó la perfección para perseguir algo mejor: __a ti.__

Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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What’s Your Christmas Strategy? | How to Get The Most Out of Your Christmas Season (Christmas with the Kranks)

What’s your Christmas season strategy? All of us have one. Maybe you’re trying to wring every bit of cheer out of the holiday like it’s a tube of toothpaste, or maybe you have a schedule so bare it would make the Grinch jealous.

But what if there’s a better way? This week, Alli shows us how strategies we find in the most unlikely of places (like, say, 2004's “Christmas with the Kranks”) points us back to a timeless truth of how to get the most out of this holiday. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

¿Cuál es tu estrategia para la temporada navideña? Todos tenemos una. Tal vez estás intentando exprimir cada gota de alegría de las fiestas como si fuera un tubo de pasta dental, o quizá tu agenda está tan vacía que hasta el Grinch se pondría celoso.

Pero ¿y si hubiera una mejor manera? Esta semana, Alli nos muestra cómo estrategias que encontramos en los lugares menos esperados (como, por ejemplo, Christmas with the Kranks de 2004) nos apuntan a una verdad eterna sobre cómo aprovechar al máximo esta temporada.

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Eves aren’t just for Christmas anymore. We love Christmas, but who decided we start celebrating on November 1st? Let’s not skip over one of the only holidays dedicated to something God actually commands us to do—be grateful. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Las vísperas ya no son solo para Navidad. Amamos la Navidad, pero ¿quién decidió que empezamos a celebrarla el primero de noviembre? No pasemos por alto una de las pocas fiestas dedicadas a algo que Dios realmente nos manda hacer: ser agradecidos. 

Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Deserts and rainforests. One day  life feels like you’re stuck in a desert, begging for rain. Other times feel like rainforests—life is lush and you’re swinging through the vines like George of the Jungle.

Why does God feel so far away in one, yet, so close in another?
This week, Brian Tome shows us how God isn’t just with us in the good times, but uses every season of life to accomplish His main goal—to make us look more like Him. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Imagine this: you’re lost in the woods. Your flashlight just died. Your phone, too (turns out flashlight mode makes that happen faster??). What do you do?
All of us have lies whispered to us that we carry around that want to KEEP us stumbling around in the dark.
This week, Kyle Ranson shows us how when you feel lost in the valley, there’s not only a light, but there’s a light that comes to find you. (Also, this is a part 2. If you missed it, go back and watch Kyle’s last talk before this, and thank us later).

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A Light in the Valley | Hearing God’s Voice When You’re in the Dark

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Mountains aren’t just in national parks—they show up in your life, too. Kyle shows how even the tiniest step of faith can turn a looming obstacle into a story of triumph. Faith isn’t about certainty or magic. It’s about taking the first step, trusting God, and moving forward even when the peak looks out of reach. Get ready to start climbing. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Las montañas no solo están en los parques nacionales… también aparecen en tu vida. Kyle muestra cómo incluso el paso más pequeño de fe puede convertir un gran obstáculo en una historia de victoria. La fe no se trata de tener certeza o magia, sino de dar el primer paso, confiar en Dios y seguir adelante, aun cuando la cima parezca inalcanzable. Prepárate para empezar a escalar. 

Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Mountains That Move | How a Step of Faith Changes Everything

God can’t be controlled. Yet, we think the more we do the good “church things”, God will respond with giving us all the cool stuff we want. Not so. In a special message under the tent at Base Camp, guest speaker Jon Tyson shows us how real freedom (and maybe even some of that stuff we want) can only be found in God—in true surrender.

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Dios no puede ser controlado. Sin embargo, pensamos que mientras más hagamos las “cosas buenas de la iglesia”, Dios responderá dándonos todas las cosas geniales que queremos. No es así. En un mensaje especial bajo la carpa en Base Camp, el invitado Jon Tyson nos muestra cómo la verdadera libertad (y quizás incluso algunas de esas cosas que deseamos) solo se encuentran en Dios, en una rendición.


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God is always talking. It’s time we learn how to listen.  Want to meet God but don’t know how to start?  Watch our guided solitude experience and you might just find how God is leading you towards your own Revival that might just change your life and the life of everyone around you.

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The world’s got dragons—fear, shame, lies we’ve believed for too long. But you’ve got a weapon they can’t touch: your story.

That means the truth about what you’ve lived through—yes, even the messy parts—can take down darkness and bring real freedom. This week, Chuck Mingo shows us your  story more powerful than any old piece of metal you could buy at a Renaissance Fair.  

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Go Reach Your People

El mundo está lleno de dragones: el miedo, la vergüenza y las mentiras que hemos creído por demasiado tiempo. Pero tú tienes un arma que ellos no pueden tocar: tu historia.
Eso significa que la verdad de lo que has vivido —sí, incluso las partes más difíciles— puede derrotar la oscuridad y traer verdadera libertad.

Esta semana, Chuck Mingo nos muestra que tu historia es más poderosa que cualquier espada antigua que puedas comprar en una feria medieval.

Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church, en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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How do you share your faith without feeling weird or “pushy”? They say the best way to understand something is to try to explain it to someone else. But trying to explain the Gospel in ten words or less kinda feels like trying to fit a gallon of ice cream in an dixie cup. It can be so complex, but it can also be so, so simple. 

Today, Alli Patterson gives us some tools to not only understand the Gospel, but how to share it with our friends in a way that feels like Good News (and not weird or pushy). 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

¿Cómo puedes compartir tu fe sin sentirte raro o “insistente”?
Dicen que la mejor manera de entender algo es intentar explicárselo a otra persona. Pero tratar de explicar el Evangelio en diez palabras o menos es como intentar meter un galón de helado en un vasito de cartón. Puede ser tan complejo, pero también tan, tan sencillo.

Hoy, Alli Patterson nos da algunas herramientas no solo para comprender el Evangelio, sino también para compartirlo con nuestros amigos de una forma que realmente se sienta como Buenas Noticias (y no rara o insistente).

Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Ok, we know we’re supposed to share the Good News of Jesus. But, uh…how? The even better news is that you don’t have to do it alone. There’s a Helper. 

This week, Brian Tome breaks down why the Holy Spirit’s job isn’t just to give you a nice spiritual experience, but to empower you to share the story of Jesus with your friends and neighbors.  

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Ok, sabemos que se supone que debemos compartir las Buenas Noticias de Jesús. Pero, eh… ¿cómo? La mejor noticia es que no tienes que hacerlo solo. Hay un Ayudador. 

Esta semana, Brian Tome explica por qué el trabajo del Espíritu Santo no es solo darte una agradable experiencia espiritual, sino capacitarte para compartir la historia de Jesús con tus amigos y vecinos. 

Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Evangelism” sounds like a scary word. You might picture guy in a suit speaking to a stadium or a guy screaming on the street corner. But what if we told you that the people Jesus called to be evangelists are…you and me?

This week, Kyle shows us how evangelism isn’t just to reach “those” people “out there”, but all of us are called to go not just to the ends of the earth, but to our neighbors next door. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

“Evangelismo” suena como una palabra intimidante, ¿verdad? Tal vez te imaginas a un hombre con traje hablando frente a un estadio, o a alguien gritando en una esquina. Pero, ¿y si te dijéramos que las personas que Jesús llamó a ser evangelistas somos… tú y yo?

Esta semana, Kyle nos muestra que el evangelismo no es solo para alcanzar a “esas” personas “allá afuera”, sino que todos estamos llamados a ir —no solo hasta los confines de la tierra— sino también hacia nuestros vecinos, justo al lado de casa.

Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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The people need good news. If you’ve turned on a TV or opened social media recently, you know it. We actually have access to the BEST news—Jesus came and died and wants to have a relationship with you.

This week, Brian Tome shows us how Jesus offers us an identity that’s greater than any bumper sticker, and how much the world can change when we start sharing it. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

La gente necesita buenas noticias. Si has encendido la televisión o abierto las redes sociales recientemente, lo sabes. En realidad, nosotros tenemos acceso a las MEJORES noticias: Jesús vino, murió y quiere tener una relación contigo.

Esta semana, Brian Tome nos muestra cómo Jesús nos ofrece una identidad que es más grande que cualquier calcomanía en un auto, y cuánto puede cambiar el mundo cuando comenzamos a compartirla.

Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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You’ve probably heard of Noah’s Ark. Animals, a boat, a rainbow... and, oh yeah, a global flood. Sounds like God was in a bad mood, right? This week, Kyle Ranson flips the script on one of the Bible’s wildest stories. It’s not about anger (or even just a Biblical precursor of “We Bought a Zoo”)—it’s about a God and his deep love for his people. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Probablemente has oído hablar del Arca de Noé. Animales, un barco, un arcoíris... y, claro, un diluvio mundial. Suena como si Dios estuviera de mal humor, ¿verdad? Esta semana, Kyle Ranson le da la vuelta a una de las historias más salvajes de la Biblia. No se trata de ira (ni de un simple antecedente bíblico de “Compramos un Zoológico”), sino de un Dios y su profundo amor por su pueblo. Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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“Faith” is one of those nice words you might see stitched into a pillow or on the class roll at a Christian school. We might think it has something to do with believing God or having nice thoughts. But what if we told you faith isn’t just reading the Bible and going “Nice! Thumbs up!“, but really comes down to believing something enough to move. This week, Alli Patterson shows why out of the whole city of Jericho, God chose Rahab the prostitute to be His servant. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

“Fe” es una de esas lindas palabras que puedes ver bordada en un cojín o en la lista de clases de una escuela cristiana. Podríamos pensar que tiene que ver con creer en Dios o tener buenos pensamientos. Pero ¿y si te dijéramos que la fe no es solo leer la Biblia y decir “¡Qué bien!”, sino realmente creer algo lo suficiente como para actuar? Esta semana, Alli Patterson muestra por qué, de toda la ciudad de Jericó, Dios escogió a Rahab la prostituta para ser su sierva. Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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It seems like in the Bible, miracles are happening all the time. Did they stop happening when they invented the Polaroid or something? What’s up with that?

Some of us feel like if we saw a miracle happen before our own eyes, we’d be the best believers of all time. Yet the Israelites saw the Red Sea part and were grumbling and complaining again three days later. Jump in to hear Brian Tome break down why growth, faith, and gratitude often starts with having a good memory. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Parece que en la Biblia los milagros pasaban todo el tiempo. ¿Será que dejaron de pasar cuando inventaron la Polaroid o algo así? ¿Qué onda con eso?

Algunos sentimos que si viéramos un milagro con nuestros propios ojos, seríamos los mejores creyentes de todos los tiempos. Pero los israelitas vieron abrirse el Mar Rojo y tres días después ya estaban quejándose otra vez. Súmate para escuchar a Brian Tome explicar por qué el crecimiento, la fe y la gratitud muchas veces empiezan con tener buena memoria. 

Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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It was too late for swimming lessons. When 2 million Israelites arrived at the edge of the Red Sea with all the might of Egypt nipping at their heels, it seemed like it was game over. But where there was a sea, God made a highway. Maybe you feel up against the Red Sea in your own life. That job you’ve been waiting on falls through, the bills keep coming when your money runs out, you get that diagnosis you weren’t expecting. In this message, Chuck Mingo shows us how God making a way isn’t just something He does every once in a while. It’s key to who He is.

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Ya era demasiado tarde para tomar clases de natación. Cuando dos millones de israelitas llegaron a la orilla del Mar Rojo con todo el poder de Egipto pisándoles los talones, parecía que todo había terminado. Pero donde había un mar, Dios abrió una autopista. Tal vez tú mismo te sientas frente a tu propio Mar Rojo. Ese empleo que esperabas se viene abajo, las cuentas siguen llegando cuando el dinero se acaba, recibes ese diagnóstico que no esperabas. En este mensaje, Chuck Mingo nos muestra que el hecho de que Dios abra camino no es algo que hace de vez en cuando. Es esencial a quién es Él. 

Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Maybe you’ve heard about Daniel in the Lion’s Den from Sunday School. The moral of the story probably went something like this: if you’re nice and faithful, God will save you from all of your troubles and you’ll never have to deal with any difficulty and you can play with the nice kitties. But there’s actually so much more to the story. This week, Kyle Ranson unpacks how this story is not just how God saves us from danger, but actually invites us into MORE danger for the sake of our friends and neighbors. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Quizás hayas oído hablar de Daniel en el foso de los leones en la Escuela Dominical. La moraleja de la historia probablemente fue algo así: si eres bueno y fiel, Dios te librará de todos tus problemas y nunca tendrás que enfrentar dificultades y podrás jugar con lindos gatitos. Pero en realidad hay mucho más en la historia. Esta semana, Kyle Ranson explica cómo esta historia no solo trata de cómo Dios nos salva del peligro, sino que de hecho nos invita a MÁS peligro por el bien de nuestros amigos y vecinos. 

Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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We’ve all felt dry. There’s something about being stuck in the same job, same relationship (or lack thereof), or going back to the same old habits that can have your spiritual life feeling like a mouthful of saltines. This week, Brian Tome unpacks the story of Elijah’s showdown with the prophets of Baal and how it can show us how to stay faithful even when you’ve got spiritual cottonmouth.

Todos hemos sentido sequedad. Hay algo en estar atrapado en el mismo trabajo, la misma relación (o en la falta de ella), o volver a los mismos viejos hábitos que puede hacer que tu vida espiritual se sienta como un puñado de galletas secas. Esta semana, Brian Tome explora la historia del enfrentamiento de Elías con los profetas de Baal y cómo puede mostrarnos cómo mantenernos fieles incluso cuando tienes la boca espiritual reseca. 

Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Oakley en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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We have a way God’s love looks in our heads: rainbows, puppies, and maybe even a gallon bucket of that one frappe from Starbucks. Yeah...that’s not quite what Jonah felt when he found himself stuck in the digestive track of a giant sea beast. But what if that’s the exact thing that Jonah needed to come back to God at that time? This week Alli Patterson shows us how God’s mercy is always chasing us, and God can and will use whatever it takes to bring us back to Him—even if it means becoming fish food.

Tenemos en la cabeza una idea de cómo se ve el amor de Dios: arcoíris, cachorritos y tal vez hasta un balde gigante de ese frappe de Starbucks. Sí… no es exactamente lo que sintió Jonás cuando se encontró atrapado en el aparato digestivo de una enorme bestia marina. Pero, ¿y si eso era justo lo que Jonás necesitaba para volver a Dios en ese momento? Esta semana, Alli Patterson nos muestra cómo la misericordia de Dios siempre nos persigue, y que Él puede y usará lo que sea necesario para traernos de vuelta a Él… incluso si significa convertirnos en comida para peces. Grabado en vivo en Crossroads Church en Cincinnati, Ohio.

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“Are we there yet?” There’s a chance you’ve heard that (or said it) from the back of a minivan when you’re hours from your destination and there’s still another 400 miles until the next Buc-ees. When we’re waiting on your spouse, next promotion, or next vacation, life can feel the same way. So when life isn’t going our pace, how can we trust that God is still good?

This week, Kyle Ranson unpacks the story of the Israelites wandering for 40 years in the desert and shows how even when it feels like God is running late, He’s right on time. And even while we wait, He still gives us everything we need.

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

“¿Ya casi llegamos?” Tal vez lo has escuchado (o dicho) desde el asiento trasero de una minivan cuando faltan horas para llegar y aún quedan 400 millas para el próximo Buc-ee’s. Cuando esperamos a nuestro cónyuge, el próximo ascenso o las vacaciones, la vida puede sentirse igual. Entonces, cuando la vida no avanza a nuestro ritmo, ¿cómo confiamos en que Dios sigue siendo bueno?

Esta semana, Kyle Ranson explica la historia de los israelitas vagando 40 años por el desierto y muestra que, aunque parezca que Dios se retrasa, Él llega justo a tiempo. Y aun mientras esperamos, nos da todo lo que necesitamos.

Grabado en vivo en la Iglesia Crossroads en Cincinnati, Ohio

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There’s a long list of things that can make you feel like you’re a “Bad Christian“. The swear word when you stub your toe. The glass of wine when the kids are in bed. Sometimes it’s just as simple as asking one too many questions. 

But what if asking questions didn’t mean you were far away from God? What if it’s just the doorway to know Him more? In a world that’s quick to hop into a all caps-lock online debate, Chuck Mingo shows us how it’s ok to come to God with our questions—and how Jesus will meet us there. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Doubt is a Doorway | How Your Questions Can Lead You to Deeper Faith

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Reflections aren’t just for selfies or pre-date checkups. Sure, mirrors are great for fixing your hair… but what about that spiritual broccoli in your teeth? This week, Joel Firebaugh reminds us that faith isn’t about sitting still and feeling convicted, then going to Chipotle after service. It’s about getting up and doing something about it. When we recognize and repent, Jesus can redeem. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Life’s challenges are going to come. And they have a funny way of not sending you a calendar invite beforehand. A layoff, diagnosis, or Bengals loss can throw all your outer peace out the window. So what do you do? Kyle Ranson shows us how your life isn’t won on the big stage—it’s in the small, unseen decisions you make every day. 

Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Whether or not you know it, you’re in a fight. But you weren’t thrown into the battlefield with barefoot and empty-handed. God gave us weapons to protect and to fight back the enemy. And when we team up with Jesus and the people around us, we don’t fight FOR victory. We get to fight FROM victory. Join Chuck Mingo as he breaks down the battle plans.

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You might be breathing... but are you actually living?

Some days, it’s easier to scroll past, stay numb, and check out. That quiet voice saying, “Why bother?” That’s apathy. And it’s one of the enemy’s most effective weapons. Left unchecked, it will dull your heart, steal your purpose, and leave you to rot.

But Jesus offers something radically different. He promises a life that’s fully alive—a life filled with purpose, passion, and presence. Hannah Driskill walks us through how we can wake up, escape the walking dead, and live a life that is worth living.

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Fear is loud. It shouts worst-case scenarios and keeps you stuck. But what if it’s all fake? This week, Kyle Ranson unpacks how fear works, why it wins, and how to shut it down.

Discover how fear disguises itself as wisdom, how to stop giving it power, and why you already have what it takes to defeat it. From razor scooters to roaring lions, Kyle lays out a compelling case for courage grounded in God — not in ourselves.

You’ve got a lion inside you — it’s time to stand firm and move.

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When you’re gone, what will actually outlive you? It won’t be your job title, your achievements, or even how hard you worked to restore your 1978 Jeep Renegade. The truth is: your legacy isn’t built through success—it’s built through people.

In this powerful message, Brian Tome delivers a direct challenge to men everywhere: Fatherhood is a fight. And whether you’re a biological father, a father figure, or someone who’s never had kids, you are called to step in, show up, and build a legacy that truly lasts. 

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Your ego might be quietly wrecking your life—and you don’t even know it. This week, Alli Patterson breaks down the five secret, subtle moves that the enemy uses to get you to bring yourself up—and the five surprising counterattacks you can use to fight back and find true life. 

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__Are you ready for the truth?__ You’re already in a spiritual battle — whether you realize it or not. The pain, confusion, and resistance you’re facing isn’t random. There’s a real Enemy working behind the scenes, plotting to exploit your weaknesses, steal your joy, and derail your purpose.
__He has a strategy. Do you?__
This week, Brian Tome exposes the spiritual reality many of us overlook and lays out a practical battle plan to help you recognize the attack, armor up, and fight back with confidence. It’s time to stop being hunted and start standing firm.

You’re Being Hunted

Matt Chandler, pastor and author is tackling something most of us avoid: God’s holiness. Not the stiff, buttoned-up version you might picture, but the real, raw, powerful kind that changes everything. You don't want to miss.

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Christianity. Buddhism. Islam. Hinduism. They all seem to say the same thing, right? Be nice, don’t kill, don’t steal your neighbor’s Wi-Fi, you know the drill. But what if these aren’t just different paths up the same mountain?

What if one of them flips the mountain upside down?

In this message, Brian Tome unpacks why Christianity isn’t just another rulebook to reach God—it’s a radical invitation into relationship. One filled with grace, transformation, and the presence of the living God. And once you understand the difference, there’s no chance you stay the same. 

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Are All Religions Basically the Same?

If you’ve been burned (or bored) by the Church, you’re not alone. The Church has certainly been responsible for some not-so-great stuff over the years. Sounds hard to believe, but there was a time when the Church was the world’s most powerful force for good. Hospitals, public education, and humanitarian aid—all born from the church.  The church isn’t just a building or an organization, it’s God’s Plan A to bless His people. Even Jesus said it would “do greater things” than even He did while on earth. Whoa. 

So how do we practically live that out? Brian Tome points us to the power we can have when start to move. 

Do We Still Need The Church?

Maybe you’ve seen those priceless paintings in a museum—then spotted the same image in the gift shop on a fridge magnet for $12. It might make you wonder: what’s legit, and what’s just a knockoff?

People ask the same thing about Jesus. Was He just a good teacher? Did He even exist? Is He a divine masterpiece—or a cleverly crafted forgery?

Join Kyle Ranson as we dive into the evidence, ancient manuscripts, and real-life stories that challenge what you might think you know. 

Jesus: Myth or Masterpiece?

“Truth” seems like it can be pretty subjective these days. Who can you trust? Who has the right sources? Is smooth peanut butter really better than chunky?

The Bible can be like a seatbelt. you don’t want to be spinning out in the middle of an intersection and think to yourself, “Wait, can I trust this thing??” This week, Chuck breaks down some of our biggest questions: Is the Bible reliable? Can you trust it with your life? What about all those contradictions? How do we know it hasn’t been corrupted?

Following Jesus doesn’t mean checking your brain at the door. We’re diving deep — intellectually and spiritually — into why God’s Word is still the sweetest, most life-giving truth you can build your life on. It’s not just legit. It’s the greatest love story ever told. Grab something sweet and watch along as Chuck Mingo breaks down how you can taste and see that the Lord is good. 

Is the Bible Legit?

We know Easter is the day you put on your most uncomfortable outfit, throw some perfectly good eggs out into the yard, and also there’s a bunny there for some reason…right? But what if we told you that Easter isn’t just an excuse to get dressed up like a highlighter, but a celebration of a real, historical event that changed human history?

Dive in as Brian Tome breaks down six of the most important reasons we have to believe that the story isn’t just a fairy tale, but a real part of human history that can change how we live today. 

Holy Week

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Easter

The wages of sin is death. And Jesus came to pay up. Good Friday is a grim reminder of what sin brings—death and destruction. The only way to pay for that is through a sacrifice. For centuries, that was with a perfect lamb, instituted at the first Passover.

Kyle Ranson shows us how through the sacrifice of Good Friday, just became not just a good sacrifice, but THE sacrifice. Friday was only Good because Sunday was coming. 

Good Friday 2025

Good Friday Live Service 

Have you ever walked into the middle of a movie and had no clue what was going on? Sure, it’s cool when the Death Star explodes, but why did they even have to blow it up??? That’s what a lot of us do with Easter. We jump in at the climax without understanding the story that came before—and in doing that, we miss the meaning.

Join Andy Reider for a fresh take on Holy Week that connects the dots from Genesis to the Last Supper. This isn’t just a history lesson. It’s a powerful, personal invitation to experience the freedom and love God has been offering all along.

You’re invited to the table—not just to watch, but to remember.

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Last Supper Experience

Palm Sunday: parades, palms, and a donkey. Cute. But let’s be honest—this day was never about waving branches. It’s about asking one uncomfortable question: Who’s actually calling the shots in your life? (Spoiler: it might not be who you think.)

Brian dives into the gritty side of Holy Week—what people hoped Jesus would be, what he actually was, and why most of the crowd bailed on him a few days later. Hint: He didn’t fit their agenda.
You’ll hear about cloaks, freedom, religious drama, and a woman who went from “God probably forgot me” to “I’m getting baptized right now.” It’s raw. It’s real. It might sting a little.
So yeah, if you’ve ever tried to get Jesus to cosign your plans, this one’s for you.
Hit play. Let it mess with you—in the best way.

Palm Sunday 2025

Palm Sunday

The Bible and Science. Cats and Dogs. LeBron and Steph. These have been enemies since the dawn of time….right? There seems to be an element of faith that means you have to check your brain at the door. Just ignore the facts, ignore those scary numbers, drink this delicious Kool-Aid and don’t worry about anything. But what if God calls you to something deeper than that? Kyle Ranson puts on his science teacher tie and walks us through how the Bible isn’t just anti-science, it’s full of God’s invitation to investigate His creation and see just how incredible it is. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Deeper Questions

Is the Bible Anti-Science?

Should I do yoga? Play poker? Listen to Cardi B? We all ask questions that the Bible doesn’t seem to actually have an answer for (although if there’s a prophecy about Cardi B that we missed, please let us know). People in Jesus’ time wrestled with similar questions, but when they asked Jesus, He asked them questions that forced them to go deeper. We want a black and white answer, but the truth is God often shows up to meet us in the gray area. So how do we navigate that? Alli Patterson gives us a framework on how to do just that. 

If I follow Jesus, should I ________?

Can a Christian get tattoos? What about smoke? Drink? These are all important questions, but it doesn’t matter nearly as much as the deeper question: does it matter what we do with our body? Aren’t we all just meat bags that need to be filled with Taco Bell sometimes until we go to heaven? (Ok, maybe we shouldn’t put the terms “meat bags” and “Taco Bell” in the same sentence). Brian Tome dives into what we do with our body—and why it might matter way more than we think. 

Does What I Do With My Body Matter?

Last weekend at Crossroads East Side got crazy when the internet went out right before the streamed video message was supposed to play at the 9:15am service. Lena, the Community Pastor at East Side, prayed God would deliver a message anyway and right as she said "amen" to her relief Kyle walked onstage to deliver an off-the-cuff message on prayer. Ever wonder what a Crossroads pastor's message would look like with 30 seconds of heads up? Watch to find out. 

IMPROMPTU message from Kyle

We’ve all been there. You’ve prayed the same thing over and over again, but nothing seems to happen, no matter what you do. After a while, you have to wonder: What’s going on, am I not holy enough or something? Is there some invisible 7'3" NBA center shot blocking these? Or worse: does God even know or care about me? If you’ve ever felt that way, you’re not alone.

So what do we do when we feel like that? And is there even a way to start to get more “yeses”? Join Brian Tome as he breaks down the method of prayer taught by the greatest to ever do it: Jesus Himself. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati.

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Why Aren’t My Prayers Being Answered?

Your phone is a fork. You might be wondering, “When did I download the Fork app?“. Good news, it’s not a premium subscription. But your phone DOES dictate how and what you consume. And for a lot of us, that’s comparison, fear, and distraction. Your enemy has one job: to keep you distracted and asleep so you don’t do anything. This week, Kyle Ranson shows us how we can use our phones like they’re meant to be used, and start feeding ourselves something with real nutrition. You can’t change the world if you don’t have good fuel.

Unplug: A Digital Reset

You Are What You (Digitally) Eat

Remember when that guy did the thing that everyone else was doing, nothing happened, nothing changed, and no one cared? Yeah, me neither. There’s a greater call on your life, and you can’t get there by following the current of culture that just wants to sweep you out into a sea of nothingness. You can live a greater story. How? Accept the challenge in front of you and be transformed. Join Chuck Mingo as he shows us how we can step into a greater story and change the world while changing ourselves in the process.

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Live a Greater Story

God wants to give you a gift. Will you receive it? When you think of gifts, it ranges from anywhere from a new car to that pair of socks you hated to open when you were a kid. But God doesn’t always give like your parents or The Price is Right. Sometimes His gifts come on the other side of discipline. And as we head into this season of a Digital Reset, you might be in line for an incredible gift that will bring you life, freedom, and joy. How do we receive that? Join Chuck Mingo as he shows us how we can put our devices in the right place in our lives. 

God Wants To Give You A Gift

God Wants to Give You a Gift

You’re being stolen from. And we’re not talking about your bank account or Netflix password, either. Your attention is one of your most valuable resources, yet every day, our phone steals it from us more and more. Jesus promises us that even though there’s a thief that came to steal, kill, and destroy, He came that we may have life, and life to the full. Join us as Brian Tome breaks down how we can have that full life, and that it might come through (*gasp*) a digital fast. 

The Thief in Your Pocket

Crossroads’ Super Bowl of Preaching is full of tailgating, hysterical commercials, two smack-talking teams going head-to-head, a halftime show, and some actual Biblical teaching that might change your life.