Crossroads Bible Church Podcast

You were never called to simply improve your life — you were called to die to yourself and be raised with Christ. Through the power of the cross, Jesus paid the debt we could never pay and stripped the enemy of his weapons, making a way for us to live fully alive in Him. "Until you're ready to die, you're not really ready to live." — Pastor Chad Everett In this message from Colossians 2 and 3, Pastor Chad challenges us to stop living for ourselves, bury the old life, and walk in the resurrection life Jesus offers. Learn what it means to truly die to sin, seek the things above, and set your mind on the life God has for you.

“The man in the middle makes the difference!” Proximity Is Not the Same as Relationship This moment speaks directly to us today. Many people are near Jesus — even in church, around Christian things — but not actually with Jesus. “You can be next to Jesus and still miss Him.” The man on the left died near Jesus, but not with Jesus. The man on the right died with Jesus, and woke up in paradise. Which criminal are we? This is the ultimate question. Are you the one who wants Jesus to save your life so you can keep it? Or are you the one who says, “I deserve death. Remember me.” Both criminals had the same opportunity. Both were the same distance from Jesus. Only one walked into eternity with Him. Jesus invites you to move from beside Him to with Him. He doesn’t force. He lets you choose. Will you surrender? Will you die to your old life? Will you let the man in the middle make the difference in your life today? The Roads Church: https://theroads.church

Discover how God’s plan and provision for your life begins with simply being with Him. In this powerful sermon, Pastor Chad Everett takes us into Exodus 3 and the calling of Moses to reveal three foundational truths: God has a plan! His provision is already built into that plan! He invites us into partnership! Are you asking God to be with your plans—or are you aligning yourself with His? This message will challenge you to step out in faith, listen for His voice, and trust that wherever His plan leads, His presence will be there.

In this powerful and passionate message, discover what it means to live a bold, Spirit-filled life. From personal testimonies of miracles and healing to a biblical challenge against offense and unbelief, Richie Seltzer unpacks the full message of salvation: healed, saved, and delivered. Be reminded that faith is not passive—it’s an action. Learn how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary believers to become bold witnesses for Christ, walking in supernatural authority and love. If you’ve been hungry for a deeper encounter with God, this message will stir your spirit and challenge your comfort. Whether you are new to the faith or have followed Jesus for years, this message will inspire you to: - Walk in boldness through the Holy Spirit - Step out in faith and see miracles follow - Let go of offense and embrace true freedom - Receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit - Live as a witness of Jesus wherever you go The Roads Church: https://theroads.church

Are you praying but struggling to believe? In this powerful sermon, we dive deep into Mark 11 : 22 -24, where Jesus teaches us how to pray with unshakable faith. When you pray, do you truly believe that God will answer? Faith isn’t just hope—it’s a firm conviction that God’s promises are true!

We must return to the foundation of faith—PRAYER. The early church was built on prayer, and today, we are called to do the same. In this powerful teaching, we dive into the ABCs of Prayer and why making prayer a priority in our daily lives is more important than ever. What You'll Learn:: How to make prayer a daily priority (Matthew 6:33) Why prayer combats anxiety and fear (Philippians 4:6-7) The importance of persistent and bold prayer (Luke 18:1) How to pray for all things—nothing is too big or small for God! What it means to be a house of prayer (Matthew 21:13) KEY SCRIPTURE: "Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing." – 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 The Roads Church: https://theroads.church

Life is full of challenges, setbacks, and moments when we feel like running away. But what if God is calling us to "lock our exits" and stand firm in faith? In this powerful message, we dive into Hebrews 10 : 35-39 and explore the lives of biblical figures like Jonah, Gideon, Timothy, and Paul, who all faced moments of doubt, fear, and hardship. Whether you're dealing with loss, discouragement, or the temptation to give up, this message will encourage you to persevere, trust God's plan, and step boldly into His calling for your life. Key Topics Covered: ✅ How to overcome seasons of doubt and discouragement ✅ Why running from God's call only delays your purpose ✅ The power of faith in unlocking God's promises ✅ Biblical examples of endurance through trials ✅ How to surrender fully and say “Here I am, Lord. Send me!” (Isaiah 6 : 8) Scripture References: Jonah 2:9 | Judges 6 | 2 Timothy 1:7 | Psalm 139 : 7-10 | Hebrews 10 : 35-39 | Hebrews 4 : 2 | 2 Timothy 4 : 10 | Isaiah 6:8 Are you ready to lock

Are you in a season of waiting? Feeling stuck between your calling and your breakthrough? In this powerful and raw message, we dive deep into the process between anointing and appointing—the journey that God takes us through to refine us, shape our character, and prepare us for His ultimate purpose. Key Takeaways from this Message: ✅ The difference between being called, consecrated, and commissioned ✅ Why the wilderness season is necessary for spiritual growth ✅ How to stand firm in God’s goodness even in trials ✅ The truth about prophetic training—rejection, testing, and refining ✅ Why God is raising up shining stars, not shooting stars

In this teaching on Luke 11, Chad Everett dives deep into Jesus' lesson on prayer—how it can be taught, learned, and applied with persistence. When the disciples asked, “Lord, teach us to pray,” Jesus not only gave them the model prayer (The Lord’s Prayer) but also shared a powerful parable about a friend knocking at midnight. Luke 18 continues the conversation, focusing on the character and nature of God. If we’re going to pray correctly, we must understand that God is not like the reluctant friend in bed or the unjust judge. Too many people see God as distant or unwilling, like someone who has bigger things to worry about than our everyday problems. That is not God! Jesus emphasizes that God is a good Father who wants us to come boldly and persistently to Him, trusting that He will answer our prayers.

Jeremiah Johnson from The Altar Global shares what heaven is saying for The Roads Church. God wants to raise up Gideon's army in Norris City, and over the cities connected to the ministry of The Roads Church. There are men and women who have counted themselves out do to their past, and God is saying to you today - 'Yes You, I choose You. You are mine. You are my beloved. I've not only forgiven your sins - I've forgot them.' God does not call the equipped. He equips those that He calls. God took Moses from "Who Am I" to "I AM" sent me. God is taking many from "Who Am I" to the "I AM" has sent me. Many are questioning who we are, familiar with the voices of accusation from the devil, instead of knowing who we are by the voice of affirmation from the voice of Father God. Father God loves You, and He has a plan for you. You're being called back to your heavenly identity that is connected to the Father. Exodus 3 : 1 - 22, Judges 6 : 1 - 40, Jeremiah 29 : 11 The Roads Church: https://theroads.church

The early church was committed to steadfastly continue in prayer. If we as a church today believe that we should pray, what keeps us from praying? - WE DON'T KNOW HOW. Prayer can be taught & learned. Jesus taught His disciples to pray. - WE CAN BE LAZY. Not wanting to put in the time & effort. - WE WANT TO BE INDEPENDENT. Pride won't pray, it doesn't need God. Humility prays, it's dependent on God. - WE THINK IT DOESN'T MATTER OR MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Active, working & functioning prayer - it gets the job done! Keep praying! It matters! It makes a difference! Our prayers are filling the golden bowls in heaven. The goal in prayer is to align our hearts with God and to know what to pray. "Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain; and it did not rain on the land for three y

Prayer came first. Then 3,000 souls were added. Prayer makes a way! It is the plow in the ground that comes before everything that God wants to do in the earth. Jesus instructs us - ASK and KEEP ASKING, SEEK and KEEP SEEKING, KNOCK and KEEP KNOCKING. God is GOOD, and gives good things to those who ask Him. We must not quit. We must keep praying. "These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers." Acts 1 : 14 NKJV “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent?If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!" Matt 7 : 7 - 11 NKJV SER

Even in the midst of life, the demand of people - we can still have more to pour out, like Jesus, not in our own strength, but our source has got to be Jesus. We must reach out in faith, believing, even when it feels like it's been a long time of waiting. In the wait, we must trust that God is working. Know Your Source. Keep the Faith. & Don't Lose Heart. So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. Luke 8:40 The Roads Church https://theroads.church

What did the first church in Acts 2 think was important? SOULS God doesn't just want people who attend and sit in a church, looking for an outward touch, with no inward change. HE WANTS SOULS! Those that receive and believe. Those are the ones added to the Church. The ones being saved. And the purpose of the Church is to link people together with Jesus, and continue to grow in Him based on the 4 Pillars of the Church: 1) Apostle's Doctrine - didachē - Instruction, teaching 2) Fellowship - kŏinōnia - Close mutual relationships and involvement 3) Breaking of Bread 4) Prayers - prŏsĕuchē - To speak to God "Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them." Acts 2:41 SERMON NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49377555 The Roads Church: https://theroads.church

We need to step up, and step into the Promise-land of what God is calling us to do. We were made for hard things. Things bigger than ourselves. Like the children of Israel who thought it'd be better to go back to Egypt than going after what God had promised them, we can sometimes get overwhelmed and take a step back, but be encouraged - you have a God that created the heavens and the earth that is on your side. He will not leave nor forsake you. When we don't go after everything the Lord has for us - we're actually rebelling against Him. Numbers 13:25-33, 14:1-4, Hebrews 10:39, John 3:1-6, Romans 12:1-2 The Roads Church: https://theroads.church

There is a reason God told us to fast. When we consecrate or set apart our normal activity, schedules and eating for God to fast, conquering our flesh from ruling us, to consume more of Him in our life, it opens up freedom in the spirit. We can pray without fasting, but we shouldn't fast without praying. “Now, therefore,” says the LORD, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” SERMON NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49370173 The Roads Church: https://theroads.church

We are to continue steadfastly in the Four Joints of Building The Body of Christ. Joint # 3 - THE BREAKING OF BREAD 1) COMMUNION - the body & blood of our Lord Jesus Christ (John 6 : 48 - 51) 2) EATING TOGETHER - in the temple & house-to-house, the body of Christ must gather & fellowship 3) READING THE WORD - Encountering Jesus in the revelation of The Word "And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.: Acts 2:42 NKJV SERMON NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49362570 The Roads Church: https://theroads.church

God desires to take people higher. There are many accounts in scripture where God invites people to "come up" to Him, to ascend the "mountain." It's at this higher place where He meets with people, where there are encounters, where people receive wisdom and revelation. What we know is that going higher, always requires effort and testing. It's the journey that changes you. Are you ready to prepare for the climb? 1. You must acknowledge your current position. 2. You must prepare for the journey. 3. You must climb. 4. Prepare for hard conversations. 5. Get ready to encounter God. There should be fruit as you journey. God is inviting you higher! He loves you and wants more for you. Are you ready to climb? Matt Scott is the founding pastor of The Gathering Place Church in Moody, Alabama, and is an Overseer of The Roads Church, providing spiritual oversight to the church in a variety of ways in leadership decision making and accountability matters. https://gpchurch.tv/ The Roads Church - https://theroads.c

Fellowship - kŏinōnia - Close mutual relationships and involvement; partnership, participation; sharing in activities or privileges of an intimate association We are to "continue steadfastly" in Fellowship - both horizontally - with our brothers and sisters in Christ, and vertically with the Father and Jesus. And this is that "your joy may be full." Vertical Fellowship - We are not called merely into a relationship ABOUT JESUS; we're called into a kŏinōnia WITH JESUS. We are called to partner with, participate with, involved with Jesus in an intimate relationship. You cannot have faith outside of the revelation that Jesus living in you is greater than he who is in the world, and then you can release faith through Jesus living in you. Horizontal Fellowship - Who you fellowship with MATTERS! We have been called to horizontal kŏinōnia that goes out into the world that is so connected to Jesus that He in us will draw people to Him. When we partner with people who are connected to Jesus who prays for us, who en

All of our theology & doctrine will be based on scripture. We will continue steadfastly in all three biblical teachings of the Apostle's Doctrine: 1) The doctrine of Baptism of Holy Spirit & Fire (Acts 1:4) - Believers need power. 2) The doctrine of Signs & Wonders (Acts 2:43) - They were done through the apostles. God wants to work signs and wonders through YOU, through the power of the Spirit of God to flow through. 3) The doctrine of Authority of the Believer (Mark 1:21-28) - Jesus has given us the authority over ALL the power of the enemy. "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16 SERMON NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49352302 The Roads Church: https://theroads.church