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We all want fruit. Not just that stuff that gets baked into a muffin, the good stuff: love, joy, peace, patience, and all that. But every gardener knows if you really want your vines to give you the best stuff, it's gotta be pruned first.This week, our Campus Pastors walk us through an immersive experience that show you how you can remain connected to the True Vine, and how that will get us to that real fruit that you're wanting. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

 Jesus said, “I am the Bread of Life.” It’s one of his most famous claims—and one of the most misunderstood.This week, Kyle Ranson explores what Jesus meant through two powerful ideas: broken bread and daily bread. Discover how this self-portrait of Jesus reveals the kind of life, hope, and sustenance we’re all searching for.Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

You've tried the self-help, the philosophies, the hustle. Something still feels off, whether you're restless, directionless, or just plain stressed. This week, Chuck Mingo opens The Jesus Exhibit, a new series exploring seven self-portraits of the living God. Jesus doesn't offer another system. He makes a claim: I am the way, the truth, and the life. The way to freedom, to meaning, to identity, to home. Come see who Jesus says he is.

Peter was sifted. And if you follow Jesus, you will be too.But the struggle doesn't have to define you. It can be the exact thing God uses to refine you into what he wants you to be. This week, Brian Tome shows us what it means to live out the identity God has given to you.Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Growth doesn't happen alone. Frodo needed Gandalf. Luke needed Yoda. And someone needs...you.We know we’re called to discipleship, but, uh, how? And who?This week, Hannah Driskill shows us how spiritual growth is a process that only happens when we lean into the messiness of relationship. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio

It's not just the cravings for a chalupa at midnight. It's the desire for more rest, more relationships, more ....something.  We all feel the pull on us to do things.  Most of us respond in 1 of 2 ways: give in or shut it down. But both paths leave you empty. This week, Alli Patterson shows us God's third way, and how it can change everything. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Your future starts now.We dream about “someday”—the day when we’ll finally make that move, ask out the girl, or clean out the garage. But if you don’t make a move towards that thing right now, you’ll be stuck in the same place, alone, and with a messy garage.Time is short (Psalm 39:4). Today, Kyle Ranson shows us how God’s plan for your life works better when you start to act like it. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Right now, you have access to half of the world's population in your pocket. We've never been more connected to people than we are right now. But which one of your 127K instagram followers will you call when you get a flat tire at 2am?This week, Alli Patterson shows us the ancient way of building meaning in your life isn't just about who's in your follower list. It's about Who you're following.Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

There’s a future version of you counting on what you do today.All of us are worried about out future: our homes, our stock options, whether or not we'll ever get that Corvette. But Jesus invites us to set up our future in a different way: by loving others. And love isn't just a warm feeling you get sometimes. It looks like serving. This week, Chuck shows us how loving others doesn't just look like a nice, warm feeling. It looks like service. Start now. Future you will thank you.Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He is risen. Join Chuck Mingo as he shows us how the Jesus paid the price so you could experience life as it was meant to be. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

24 hours can change everything. From the Last Supper to Good Friday, Jesus remembers an old salvation story while pointing to a new one, one that means everything. Join Alli Patterson as she breaks down the meaning behind these crucial 24 hours - and how that meaning could change your life.

He could've chosen horses, chariots, or maybe even a tank. Instead, Jesus chose a donkey. This week, we kick off Holy Week talking about the arrival of the King—and how He continues to come to us in ways we would never expect. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

When you hear the word "hope", you might think of soft, mushy feelings or a laundry room sign you saw at Michael's. But what if there was a real, tangible hope that didn't just make you feel good, it actually changed the world? When Paul walked in to one of the most powerful cities in the ancient world, he had that kind of hope. And that's why we're still talking about him today. This week, Kyle Ranson visits the ruins of the city of Ephesus to explore Paul's story and show us how we can have the same kind of hope. Recorded live in Cincinnati, Ohio and Ephesus, Turkey.

Imagine Las Vegas. Ok, now imagine it 100x worse. You might be starting to get an idea of what ancient Corinth might've been like.In a city known for it's lack of morality (to put it lightly), God used Paul to completely flip the city on its head. This week, Kyle Ranson shows us the real, hard evidence of how God used Paul (who called himself "worst of sinners") to be transformed, and how we can do the same. Recorded in Corinth, Greece, and Cincinnati, Ohio.

What does it take to run your race with endurance? The middle of the race is where many people quit, but it’s also where endurance is built. In 1 Corinthians 9:25–27, Paul compares the Christian life to a race that requires discipline, perseverance, and spiritual training. Filmed in Athens, Greece, this message from Kyle Ranson explores how Paul endured a difficult season while standing before the Areopagus, one of the most intimidating places in the ancient world. Through his example, we discover why spiritual breakthrough often comes through perseverance, what strict training helps us stay faithful, and how God endures for us as we endure for Him.Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

We have good news and bad news. Bad news: suffering exists. The good? God can actually use that suffering to make you better. That thing that is beating you down and makes you want to give up can be the very thing God uses to shape you into who He wants you to be.This week, we go on location with Kyle Ranson in the ancient city of Philippi to learn Paul's story of suffering and how God used it to shape not just Paul, but all of world history. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

God didn't call you to a life on the sidelines. There's new ground God wants you to take — and it will stretch you beyond your comfort zone. That’s the point.This week, we dive into what Paul really meant when he said "run in a way to get the prize"—by actually following his footsteps in Tarsus (modern-day Turkey). This week, Kyle Ranson helps us to see what he saw then, and feel what God is calling you to right now.Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

What's #1 way to lose a race? To not know you're running one. Many of us are grinding away at our job, with kids, in our side hustles. But what if God has an entirely different race for you? This week, we look at the life of Paul. He was running down one road, until God literally stopped him in his tracks and set him on a new path. This week, Brian Tome shows us how God might be telling us to do the sameRecorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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.Recorded live at Crossroads in Cincinnati, Ohio.

What if the bold prayers you’ve been thinking about are the very ones God is waiting to hear? This weekend, we’re not just talking about prayer — we’re doing it. You’ll be guided through a real, raw, and powerful prayer experience. One that helps you bring your biggest hopes, fears, and faith straight to God.Grab a pen. Find a quiet spot. And let's lean in.

When you hear "ferocious", you might think a wild animal attacking it's prey (or maybe your aunt when she doesn't have her morning coffee). But what if that's actually the way Jesus wants us to pray? You have an enemy that's ferocious. This week, Chuck Mingo shows us why and how we can partner with Jesus to take the fight back to him. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Some of us are praying too safe. Praying for comfort is nice sometimes, but we aren't just made to pray that we don't get a nail in our tire or that our pizza is still hot when we get home. We're made to pray in a way that brings Heaven to earth. Things so big only God can do them. This week, Kyle Ranson shows us how God doesn't just ask us to pray safe. He asks us to pray big. Recorded live at Crossroads in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Prayer is harder than scrolling headlines—and that’s exactly why it matters. Jesus didn’t run on hype or people-pleasing. He ran on prayer. He didn’t pray because He lacked power; He prayed because prayer was the foundation of His power. And He invites us to ask boldly, seek intentionally, and knock persistently. There are things God may only do if you ask. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Who Do You Want To Be?

New thoughts for a new year. A lo-fi look at how to make the best of your new year. 2026 is here. Let it rip.Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

This is a 60-minute, family-friendly immersive experience that makes the story of Christmas feel larger than life. It’s more than just a traditional candlelight service. It’s a chance to discover joy that stays with you all year long.

What do you do when your Christmas isn't perfect?Shouldn't Christmas be perfect? Presents under the tree, stockings by the fireplace, family you actually like being around...the problem is, all those things you see in the movies rarely happen in real life. This week, Brian Tome shows us how Clark Griswold's pursuit of a perfect Christmas in the classic, Christmas Vacation, mirrors what a lot of us are looking for in the Christmas season. The only problem is: the first Christmas wasn't perfect to begin with. Join us as we learn about a God who makes perfection out of chaos. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Recorded live at Crossroads Base Camp in Felicity, Ohio.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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

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. Recorded live at Crossroads Oakley in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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. Recorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

“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 needRecorded live at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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.

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.