Enjoy weekly messages from Pastor Todd Smith of Crossroads Community Church in Valencia, California. For more information about Crossroads Community Church, please visit www.lifeatcrossroads.org or email us at info@lifeatcrossroads.org.
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This message kicks off a new study of the Gospel of Matthew. In this introduction, we look at the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1, exploring how God uses average, flawed people to fulfill His perfect promises. We see that Jesus' family tree is full of liars, deceivers, and outcasts, reminding us that our past does not disqualify us from being useful in the kingdom of God. How can your life be…
Pastor Todd reflects on the faithfulness of God through the lens of Philippians 3 during this special 20th anniversary message. He highlights the Apostle Paul’s mindset of forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead. This timeless principle reminds us that our past should serve as a compass to guide us, not an anchor to hold us back. True spiritual growth requires us to…
2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 | August 9, 2026 | Pastor Todd Smith In this final message from the 2nd Thessalonians series, Pastor Todd addresses the timeless issue of idleness and the importance of a strong work ethic. Drawing from 2 Thessalonians 3, he explains that work is not a curse, but a grace gift designed by God to reflect His glory. The Apostle Paul's instructions to the Thessalonian church…
In this message from 2 Thessalonians 2, we explore the Apostle Paul's warning to a young church shaken by end-times predictions. Paul urges believers to avoid fear, deception, and distraction regarding the "man of lawlessness." Instead of obsessing over the identity of the Antichrist, true peace comes from fixing our eyes on Jesus Christ and loving the truth. How do we stay grounded in a world…
Pastor Todd opens a study in 2nd Thessalonians chapter 1. He explores how faith grows in the furnace of affliction. The early church in Thessalonica faced intense persecution, yet their spiritual lives flourished. This foundational text reveals that God uses trials to strengthen believers and make them worthy of His calling. Rather than shrinking back from suffering, we can find comfort knowing…
In this message from Crossroads Church, Pastor Todd concludes the study of First Thessalonians by examining what makes a healthy, gospel-centered community. Drawing from First Thessalonians chapter five, he highlights the necessity of shared responsibility, comparing a thriving church to an Amish barn raising where every hand plays a part. A true community carries each other's burdens, respects…
Pastor Todd examines the Day of the Lord in this message from the Thessalonians series. This sermon focuses on the foundational truth of 1 Thessalonians 5. Scripture warns that Christ's return will happen suddenly and surprisingly, like a thief in the night. However, for those who stand in Christ, this future event is not a source of fear. Believers are children of the light, destined for eternal…
The Apostle Paul offers comfort to a grieving church in 1 Thessalonians 4. He reveals that believers who have died are not lost or left behind. Instead, they will rise first when Christ returns. This promise changes how we face the pain of physical separation. We still grieve the loss of loved ones, but we do not grieve like those who have no hope. Are you spiritually ready for what comes next?…
In this Father's Day message, Pastor Todd explores King David’s final words to his son Solomon in 1 Kings 2. On his deathbed, the great king passes the torch to the next generation with three simple charges: be strong, show yourself a man, and keep the charge of the Lord. This timeless biblical advice provides a clear roadmap for godly manhood and spiritual fortitude in a culture that often loses…
In this sermon from 1 Thessalonians 4, we explore the radical nature of divine, selfless love. True love shifts our focus away from ourselves, transforming how we interact with our church family and the outside world. By choosing to live quietly, mind our own affairs, and diligently pursue our callings, we replace selfish, attention-seeking habits with genuine care for others. How can you actively…
Pastor Josh Goertzen shares a message on sustaining faithfulness and pursuing purity. In 1 Thessalonians 4, the Apostle Paul calls believers to press on and live in a way that pleases God. True purity requires running from temptation and surrendering our hearts to Jesus. How can you find the strength to resist temptation and protect your heart in a culture that celebrates compromise? Watch this…