Moving Mountains

One of my favorite places in this world is the beach.  I love the sun, sand and water. While growing up, my family would occasionally vacation with another family and enjoy some relaxation with good friends. One year, as we headed down to the beach, I noticed that the father of the other family had a large number of sand toys with him. I thought this was interesting because his kids were much too old to be interested in building sand castles - and then I found out that the sand toys were for him! 

 

As it turns out, this mid-life corporate executive had a secret passion for constructing large sand sculptures. This, of course, was very exciting to me! All day we constructed a number of castles, moats and sand mountains. At the end of the day, I was convinced that they would stand the test of the coming tide. The next morning, I was shocked that the mountains we made were all washed away. 

This weekend at Crossroads Church in Cranberry, we are going to look at what it takes to move mountains in our lives. Many of us have constructed immovable mountains of fear, pain and anxiety in our minds. On Sunday, we are going to look at how a little constant faith can wash these mountains away!

Take a moment this weekend to read through Matthew 17:14-20 and join us Sunday as we look at the faith it takes to move mountains!

The Power of Words

Have you ever had a moment when someone picked you up with just the right words of encouragement? There are few things more valuable than a well-timed word. Words have influence, they have weight. At times, they have changed the course of history. In short, words have power.

This weekend, at Crossroads Church in Cranberry, we are going to look at the power of words in our lives, and how a well timed word of love, helpfulness and encouragement can change everything. 

Take a moment this weekend to read 1 Thessalonians 5:11-22, and join us Sunday as we learn more about the Power of Words.

Setting the Sails

Last year a neighbor invited me to go sailing with him on Moraine State Park. So, we got up early on a Saturday morning, grabbed the kids and headed out to the lake. As we approached our destination, we decided to stop by the local convenience store to stock up on supplies. After this, we parked the car, unpacked the supplies and readied the boat for the day. Finally after much driving, stocking and prepping, we were ready to sail.

This weekend at Crossroads Church in Cranberry we are going to look at what it takes to set the sails in our community. When sailing, the work you do beforehand has a direct impact on how well you will preform on the water. The same is true in ministry; when we cooperate with the movement of God, He can take us farther than we ever imagine. We can’t make the wind blow, but we can set the sails!

Join us Sunday at 10:30 as we look at how we can set the sail in our church and in our hearts. 

The Church God Blesses

Have you ever met someone with "it"? You know, that immeasurable stuff that makes a person attractive and successful. Some have called it charm or charisma, but when you meet someone with "it," you know right away.

But what does "it" look like in a church? This weekend at Crossroads Church in Cranberry we are going to look at the type of church God Blesses. In Revelation 2 we see that God blesses a community that hungers for His presence, chooses to love and is passionate about reaching others who are far from God.

Join us Sunday as we look at how God is moving in our community and how we can continue to become the type of church at God blesses.

Come, Cast, Carry

Today we are able to accomplish more in less time than ever before.  Often this comes at the price of being overwhelmed, never off the clock, and stressed out.  The pace and pressures of life can be crazy.  That is why this Labor Day weekend we are going to take a moment to look at the topic of rest not just from work, but rest in life. 

On Sunday, we are going to look at three very important words: Come, Cast, and Carry.  In Matthew 11:28, Jesus tells us that we are to go directly to him in those moments of life when we are overwhelmed.  In 1 Peter 5:7, Scripture tells us to cast our anxiety onto God because he cares for us.  And in Matthew 11, Jesus tells us to carry his yoke because it is light. 

Join us Sunday as we celebrate Labor Day weekend and the rest we can find in

Dynamite: Power

There is something primal that happens in our household when the power goes out.  The candles and flashlights come out to light the house and all the noise of televisions and computers are silenced.  Often in these times, I find that, we as a family have a unique moment to connect in a refreshing kind of way over a board game or a well read story. 

There is something interesting that happens when one has power as well.  Power can come in many forms but at its core it is nothing more than influence over others. 

This weekend at Crossroads Church in Cranberry we are going to look at how we each have power in our lives and how we can use that power to build the community of God.

Join us Sunday as we conclude our series Dynamite by looking at the explosive force of power!

GLS: Closing Session By Bill Hybels

·      Matthew 16:18  “I will build my church and the gates of hell with not prevail against it!”

·      “The local church is the hope of the world.”

o   For the first 18 years of my life the church was hopeless. 

o   In college is started to become hopeful for the church.

§  Vision moves us forward.

§  People live for vision and people die for it!

§  The local church is the hope of the world.

·      Jesus Christ is the only one that can deeply impact and change the heart of man. 

·      Will the local church, the hope of the world be able to sustain itself until the end of time?

o   Confidence is in Christ. He is the builder of church.

o   This is the only thing that God is doing!  He is building the church! 

o   Will you join the savior of the world in helping Him build the local church?

o   How could you do anything else when God taps you on the shoulder! 

o   Every follow of Jesus should wake up excited about serving the church!  It is the hope of the world.