Video: Michael Franzese

MP4 of Michael Franzese Speaking from Mike Arnold on Vimeo.

This is a message taught by Michael Franzese at Crossroads Church in Pittsburgh, PA. In this message Michael tells an amazing story of how God changed the direction of his life and is now using him to change the world for good.

Michael Franzese

This weekend we will have a special guest speaker. Michael Franzese was a mob boss; the head of the Columbo crime family. At one point he held the #18 spot on the FBI's Most Wanted List. He lived life his way and was far from God, until God got a hold of him. He left organized crime, and is the only high ranking member of a major crime family to walk away without protective custody and live.

This is a great chance to invite people you know to hear him tell his story and the Scandalous Grace that saved him. Encourage them to watch this video  or visit michaelfranzese.com to check him out before they come.

Scandalous Grace: Forgiven and Saved

I have debt. There are things I own that are not completely paid for: my car, house, education and my life, for that matter, are part of my debt. Many of us can relate to living in debt, but what would you do if someone paid off all that you owe?

This weekend at Crossroads Church we are going to look at the scandalous act of forgiveness and how Jesus Christ paid that debt; the one debt that all of us carry and could never repay on our own. On Sunday we will look at how to respond to this incridible gift and live in a new way. 

Join us as we continue our series entitled Scandalous Grace and celebrate the forgiveness that can only be found in Jesus Christ.

Scandalous Grace: Loved by Grace

Nothing grabs our attention like a good scandal.  All of us like to know the story behind the story and often these insights can change our perception greatly.

This weekend at Crossroads Church in Cranberry we are going to look at the great scandal of grace. The definition of a scandal is “a disgraceful or discreditable action or circumstance” and on Sunday we are going to examine how God’s passionate love for us has brought scandal to Him.  Take some time this weekend to read through Hosea 1-3 and join us Sunday as we celebrate God’s Scandalous Grace.

Audio: "On Mission"

On Mission from Mike Arnold on Vimeo.

"On Mission" is a message I taught at Crossroads Church in Cranberry a growing faith community in the north hills of Pittsburgh, PA. In this message we look at the book of Acts and how our differences if not handled with grace can be the very things that pull us off mission."

Audio: "Dynamite-Power"

Dynamite: Power from Michael P Arnold on Vimeo.

"Dynamite: Power" is a weekend message I preached at Crossroads Church in Cranberry, a growing faith community in the north hills of Pittsburgh, PA. In this message we look at the explosive force of power in our lives.

The Language of Faith

Have you ever talked yourself out of a good decision? Maybe you were looking at an investment, but in the final stages of decision-making you talked yourself out of it. At times, we can look back over our lives and think, “if only I would have made the other choice!”

This weekend at Crossroads Church in Cranberry, we are looking at the Language of Faith. All of us walk around with an internal dialogue that affects the way we live our lives. If we constantly tell ourselves that we will fail, that usually is the outcome! On Sunday we are going to look at the power of our words and how speaking faith to ourselves, and others, can change the way we live. 

See you then!

Audio: "Come Cast Carry"

Come Cast Carry from Mike Arnold on Vimeo.

"Come Cast Carry" is a message I preached at Crossroads Church in Cranberry a growing community of faith in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, PA. In this message we look at how following Jesus can lift the spiritual burden off our lives.

Audio: "Upside Down"

Upside Down from Mike Arnold on Vimeo.

"Upside Down" is a message I taught at Crossroads Church in Cranberry.  In this message we look at the book of Acts and how God can turn our expectations upside down!"