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Send us Fan Mail What does God do with our pain? Suffering is one of the hardest realities of life—and one of the biggest questions people wrestle with in their faith. In Romans 8:17–28, we see a powerful and unique perspective: suffering is not meaningless, and it is not the end of the story. In Week 6 of our Set Free series, we explore: • The unique view of suffering in Christianity • The resource God gives us in suffering • How to access hope in the middle of pain God doesn’t ignore suffering. And He doesn’t waste it either. Even in the hardest moments, He is working for your good. 📖 Scripture: Romans 8:17–28

Send us Fan Mail Can people really change? Romans 8 gives a clear and powerful answer: yes—but not on your own. In Week 5 of our Set Free series, Westminster Campus Pastor Kevin Syes walks through Romans 8:5–17 and shows how real transformation happens—not through effort alone, but through the power of the Holy Spirit living in you. If you are in Christ, the Spirit of God is not just with you—  He is in you. And that changes everything.

Send us Fan Mail There is more to Easter than a moment in history— it’s a verdict over your life. Romans 8:1 declares one of the most powerful truths in all of Scripture: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” In this Easter message, Senior Pastor Reid Robinette walks through what the resurrection really means—not just that Jesus is alive, but that your guilt, your shame, and your past no longer define you. Because of Jesus: The verdict is in. The sentence is gone. And the freedom is real. Join us for Week 4 of our Set Free series as we celebrate the hope and freedom found in the resurrection. 📖 Scripture: Romans 8:1–4

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself doing the very thing you said you’d never do again? You’re not alone. In Romans 7, Paul describes a struggle that every person can relate to—the battle between who we want to be and what we still wrestle with. In Week 3 of our Set Free series, we unpack this internal war and discover three critical truths: • The battle you cannot win • The battle you cannot lose • How to fight the right battle The struggle you feel isn’t proof that you’re failing— it may actually be evidence that something in you is changing. Because in Christ, the battle is no longer about trying harder… it’s about learning how to fight differently. 📖 Scripture: Romans 7:1–25

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be free? In a world that tells us freedom is doing whatever we want, the Bible offers a very different perspective. In Romans 6:15–23, we discover a surprising truth: everyone serves something. The question isn’t if you will serve— it’s what you will serve. In Week 2 of our Set Free series, we explore how being set free from sin and becoming a servant of God are actually two sides of the same coin. And how true freedom is found not in independence—but in surrender. Because the thing you give your life to… is the thing that shapes your life. 📖 Scripture: Romans 6:15–23

Send us Fan Mail What happens after the “not guilty” verdict? Many people believe that forgiveness is the end of the story. But the Bible teaches something even bigger: Jesus didn’t just forgive your sin—He gave you a new life. In Week 1 of our Set Free series, we explore Romans 6:1-14 and discover that freedom in Christ means more than being forgiven. It means becoming someone new. You are not just the person you used to be. Through Jesus, you are made new. Join us as we begin this powerful journey through Romans 6–8 and learn how the freedom Christ promises becomes a reality in everyday life. 📖 Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Send us Fan Mail There’s a difference between guilt and shame. Guilt says, “I did something wrong.” Shame says, “I am something wrong.” In the final week of Grown-Up Monsters, we look at John 21 and Peter’s restoration. After publicly denying Jesus, Peter is met not with condemnation, but with grace. Jesus recreates the scene of failure — and rewrites the ending.

Send us Fan Mail Fear is one of the most primal emotions we experience. It protects us — but it can also overwhelm us. In Week 2 of Grown-Up Monsters, we explore Psalm 3 and discover how prayer helps us confront fear instead of being controlled by it. David wrote this psalm while running for his life, yet he declared, “But You, Lord, are a shield around me.” This service offers biblical insight and practical tools to help you: • Understand how fear works • Reframe the stories fear tells • Pray honestly in the middle of stress • Anchor your heart in truth You don’t have to let fear master you.

Send us Fan Mail We all had monsters under the bed as kids. As adults, they hide in our hearts. Week 1 of Grown-Up Monsters explores one of the most common yet hidden struggles we face: loneliness. In Mark 1:35–45, Jesus encounters a man who had been isolated and untouchable. Before performing a miracle, Jesus does something powerful — He reaches out and touches him. It’s a reminder that God does not stand at a distance from our loneliness. He meets us in it. If you’ve been feeling alone, unseen, or spiritually distant, this service will remind you that you are not abandoned.

Send us Fan Mail For weeks, we’ve been asking a hard question: What’s your excuse? But this final message reminds us that the solution isn’t trying harder or managing behavior — it’s experiencing new life. In Ephesians 2:1–10, Senior Pastor Reid Robinette teaches that we are not struggling people who need a little help — we are spiritually dead people who need to be made alive. Grace doesn’t polish your old life. It gives you a new one. This message is a powerful invitation to move from excuses to resurrection.

Send us Fan Mail Pride often disguises itself as certainty — but it quietly keeps us stuck. In this message, Senior Pastor Reid Robinette teaches from John 8, showing how refusing to admit we’re wrong prevents us from experiencing truth and freedom. Jesus invites us out of self-justification and into humility — because freedom begins when pride ends. This message will challenge you to examine where pride may be shaping your excuses — and to respond to Jesus with honesty and trust.

Send us Fan Mail God loves you exactly as you are — but He loves you too much to leave you there. In Week 2 of What’s Your Excuse?, Pastor Kevin Syes explores how grace is not permission to stay stuck, but an invitation to grow, move, and step forward in faith. Through Luke 9:59–62 and Matthew 25:15–30, we’re reminded that following Jesus requires more than good intentions. Grace calls us to responsibility, obedience, and action — not someday, but today. If you’ve ever felt hesitant, delayed, or unsure about taking your next step, this message will challenge and encourage you to respond to God’s grace with movement.

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt stuck in your faith — not moving forward, but not walking away either? In Week 1 of our new series What’s Your Excuse?, Senior Pastor Reid Robinette challenges us with a simple but confronting truth: our intentions don’t determine our direction — our actions do. Using Hebrews 12:1–2, we explore how fear, insecurity, and past experiences can quietly become excuses that hold us back from following Jesus fully. Scripture calls us to lay aside the weight, fix our eyes on Jesus, and take real steps forward. The question isn’t whether you believe — it’s what’s holding you back.

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Crossroads Online! Today we conclude our series WITH by focusing on what remains when everything else fades — love. In Week 8: With Love, Pastor Jono Contestabile teaches from Luke 7, where a woman encounters the overwhelming grace of Jesus. Her response isn’t obligation or performance — it’s love flowing from having been deeply loved. 📖 Scripture: Luke 7:36–50 As we close this series, we’re reminded that the Christian life isn’t powered by effort or endurance, but by receiving the love of God — and allowing that love to shape how we live and love others.

Send us Fan Mail In Week 7: With Hope, Pastor Reid Robinette reminds us that hope isn’t something we generate through effort or achievement — it’s something we receive through presence. When life feels chaotic and uncertain, the question isn’t “What can I do?” It’s “Who am I walking with?” 📖 Scripture: Matthew 14:22–33 Ephesians 1:18–21 As we worship together today, may God open the eyes of our hearts and remind us that even in the storm, we are not alone.