Author: Norm

THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 2:1-5 “When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, ‘Son, your sins are forgiven.’” (Mark 2:5) I believe Jesus the good news for everyone, the greatest hope for all the world. But so many people – including people I know and love – do not believe this. What strikes…

Monday, September 28 – Sunday, October 4 This week’s reading is Mark 2. As we read through the gospels of Mark and Luke together, our goal is to get to know Jesus better, and experience the blessing of knowing Him. You can find the weekly schedule here. This coming Sunday the’ message at Crossroads Church will be based of the…

SCRIPTURE: Revelation 21-22 “He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End.” (Revelation 21:6) This is not just the end of one story, but the beginning of another one. God was there at the beginning (Genesis 1:1), and will be there at the end. And at that point…

SCRIPTURE: Revelation 17-20 “I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True.” (Revelation 19:11) John must have had a headache after all these visions. Without a program, it’s hard to keep straight who is who, and what is what. Imagine all these visions going through your…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 28:23-31 “He proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ — with all boldness and without hindrance!” (Acts 28:31) The hope of Israel, the kingdom of God, the Lordship of Jesus the Messiah. This is the message of Paul, and it is the message I want to preach too. Notice, nothing…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 28:17-22 “It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.” (Acts 28:20) The people of Israel were a people of hope. From their origins as oppressed slaves, they hoped for freedom, land, peace and prosperity. They had moments they were close, but again and again it slipped from their…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 28:11-16 “At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged.” (Acts 28:15) Paul’s mission was to spread the message of Jesus to Rome and beyond. Here he sees a group of believers, and is encouraged. It is a confirmation from God that his work is not in vain. He may be about…

This weeks reading is Mark 1. Our goal is to read through the gospels of Mark and Luke this year. You can find the weekly schedule here. Join us at Crossroads this Sunday as we get to know Jesus better together. Share your thoughts about Jesus below…

SCRIPTURE: Acts 28:1-10 “Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him.” (Acts 28:8) Been there, done that… well most of that anyway. I’ve gone in to see sick people, prayed and laid my hands on them. But to the best of my knowledge, there were no miracles of…

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 150 “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” (Psalm 150:6) Are you getting the point? Who should praise the Lord – everyone that breathes! Why should we praise the Lord – His surpassing greatness and acts of power! Where should we praise the Lord – in the sanctuary and in the vast reaches of…