Crossroads Community Church exists to reach rural communities for the cause of Christ. We are one church in multiple locations across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
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How will people hear about Jesus if no one tells them? In Romans 10:14–21, Pastor Eppie challenges us to see that sharing the gospel isn't reserved for pastors, missionaries, or people with all the right answers. If we follow Jesus, we have been given a message worth proclaiming. You don't have to be the most confident, educated, or gifted person in the room. You don't have to convince someone to…
What does it really mean to call Jesus “Lord”? In this message from the Devoted series, Pastor Epi walks through Romans 10:5–13 and challenges us to examine whether Jesus is simply our Savior—or truly the Lord of every area of our lives. Paul’s story shows us what happens when Jesus transforms a heart. A man who once wanted his opponents silenced became someone who desperately wanted them to…
What does it look like to live with the heart of Jesus toward the people around us? In Romans 10:1–4, Paul reveals a deep burden for his fellow Israelites and shows us what it means to live with mercy, compassion, prayer, faith, and a mission to point others to Jesus. In this message, we discover that mercy changes how we see others, challenges us to examine our motives, and points people toward…
Can God really be trusted to keep His promises? When life is filled with unanswered prayers, suffering, disappointment, or uncertainty, it's easy to wonder if God is still faithful. In this message from Romans 9:1-29, we explore one of the most challenging chapters in the Bible and discover a powerful truth: God's promises never fail because His faithfulness never changes. Pastor Michael Woodward…
What does God's love have to do with your life? Everything. In the final message from Romans 8, we discover one of the most hope-filled passages in all of Scripture. From God's purpose for our lives to the unshakable promise that nothing can separate us from His love, Paul reminds us that our confidence isn't found in ourselves—it's found in Christ. This message explores the often-discussed topic…
When life is hard, where do you find hope? In Romans 8:18–30, Pastor Epi Garcia reminds us that our present suffering is not the end of the story. While we live in a broken world filled with pain, disappointment, and uncertainty, God is still at work. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we have the promise of His presence today and the certainty of future glory with Christ. This message explores…
Pastor Epi Garcia continues our study through the book of Romans by exploring one of the most hope-filled chapters in Scripture: Romans 8. After Paul's honest struggle with sin in Romans 7, Romans 8 begins with the incredible promise: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." In this message, Pastor Epi explains what it truly means to be free from guilt, empowered…
Have you ever found yourself doing the very thing you don't want to do? You're not alone. In Romans 7:14–25, the Apostle Paul opens up about a struggle every believer faces—the battle between our desire to follow God and the reality of our sinful nature. Even after years of following Jesus, Paul admits that the struggle with sin is real. Yet his honesty points us to a powerful truth: our hope is…
What is the purpose of God’s Law, and how does it relate to the freedom we have in Christ? In this message from Romans 7:1-13, Pastor Epi unpacks Paul’s powerful illustration of marriage to explain what it means to be released from the Law and united to Jesus through faith. While the Law is holy, righteous, and good, it was never meant to save us. Instead, it reveals our need for a Savior and…
What are you devoted to? As we continue our Devoted series through the book of Romans, we explore what it means to move from slavery to sin into a life devoted to Christ. Pastor Jon Eastlick unpacks Paul's teaching on obedience, righteousness, holiness, and the life-changing freedom found in Jesus. Discover how your daily choices shape your character, your direction, and ultimately your destiny.
In Romans 6:1-14, we're reminded that freedom is much more than forgiveness—it's freedom from the power of sin itself. Through faith in Jesus, believers are no longer enslaved to their old way of life but are made new through His death and resurrection. Using powerful illustrations from Braveheart, Lazarus' resurrection, and Paul's teaching to the Roman church, this message challenges us to stop…