The Mission Marches On (Acts 5:17-42) | Acts | Adam Woods (Ep. 268)

The Mission Marches On (Acts 5:17-42) | Acts | Adam Woods (Ep. 268)

This episode is part of our Acts series at The Crossing, walking through how the mission of Jesus keeps moving forward even when there is pressure, pain, and resistance. This message looks at Acts 5:17–42 and shows how the Holy Spirit gives ordinary disciples power to obey, speak, and keep going when following Jesus is costly. In Acts 5, the apostles are arrested, miraculously freed, and sent right back into the same dangerous place to “tell the people all about this new life.” They choose obedience over comfort, courage over fear, and trust over self‑protection. Through their example, we see what it means to be witnesses in real life: not perfect, but Spirit‑empowered men and women who keep showing up where Jesus sends them. Series: Acts  Speaker: Adam Woods Scripture: Acts 5:17-42  CONNECT:  Looking to connect with us? Start a conversation today by filling out our online connection card. https://bit.ly/TheCrossingConnect [https://bit.ly/TheCrossingConnect]  PRAYER:  Submit a prayer request https://bit.ly/CrossingPrayerRequest [https://bit.ly/CrossingPrayerRequest] FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  YouTube:   [https://www.youtube.com/cornerstonechpl]https://www.youtube.com/thecrossingde [https://www.youtube.com/channel/thecrossingde]  Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0oxOVhmWFBGNVRvaU5DbVNOSDV1OHpiOXUyd3xBQ3Jtc0ttOTRtTGtqaE5uMlFlQkh3YWg3NDBFUjU3cS1iNzhQWFhfQVhVZ052YkU2aU5iUC1vX3p0aFh1RElaMkE2WDRsbWxrZjY4WlVjR2NJZ3pMcTBXNGVlekdvWEs1T0pzQW0xQV9iZlZMQ0dDMFJKTE5Rcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcornerstonechpl&v=EVBtjFDd26Ahttps://www.instagram.com/thecrossingde/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingde/]  Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNvV0JYTDFHT3RESFBSdjd0R0liWVZDd2hpZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttU2U3Q3Blb2xXMGtvSlhMNk5hblc1bGFScnBMSDZLUDVEM0pFWEItNW5NaVhjcG9OazdBaWl1Ny12V0ViZmdoN2h1UnFnR0tUeU0xWFNOVGc4eUMzYThpTFpXTFJ6WHZDdzkxamFBYk1jSVFibTU1dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcornerstonechapel&v=EVBtjFDd26Ahttps://www.facebook.com/thecrossingde [https://www.facebook.com/thecrossingde] CCLI License: 2069568 CCLI Streaming License: 20695575

No More Pretending (Acts 5:1-16) | Acts | Adam Woods (Ep. 267)

Pretending can be fun when you are a kid. It is destructive when it becomes the way you live your faith. In this message, “No More Pretending,” we walk through Acts 5:1–16 and the story of Ananias and Sapphira to see how hypocrisy, image, and spiritual shortcuts can wreck a church and a soul. We look at the difference between real devotion and looking devoted, and why God cares so deeply about integrity in His people. Series: Acts Speaker: Adam Woods Scripture: Acts 5:1-16 CONNECT: Looking to connect with us? Start a conversation today by filling out our online connection card. https://bit.ly/TheCrossingConnect PRAYER: Submit a prayer request https://bit.ly/CrossingPrayerRequest FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thecrossingde Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingde/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecrossingde CCLI License: 2069568 CCLI Streaming License: 20695575

What Makes A Man (1 Corinthians 16:13-14) | Austin Garrett (Ep. 266)

What actually makes a man, beyond the stereotypes, highlight reels, and pressure to measure up? Biblical manhood is not about John Wayne-style toughness, image, or success, but about a life formed by Jesus and His Word. This message helps the men of The Crossing, and anyone listening, trade cultural caricatures for God’s design for men who love, serve, lead, and live with Christlike character. Series: Special Messages Speaker: Austin Garrett Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 CONNECT:  Looking to connect with us? Start a conversation today by filling out our online connection card. https://bit.ly/TheCrossingConnect [https://bit.ly/TheCrossingConnect]  PRAYER:  Submit a prayer request https://bit.ly/CrossingPrayerRequest [https://bit.ly/CrossingPrayerRequest] FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  YouTube:   [https://www.youtube.com/cornerstonechpl]https://www.youtube.com/thecrossingde [https://www.youtube.com/channel/thecrossingde]  Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0oxOVhmWFBGNVRvaU5DbVNOSDV1OHpiOXUyd3xBQ3Jtc0ttOTRtTGtqaE5uMlFlQkh3YWg3NDBFUjU3cS1iNzhQWFhfQVhVZ052YkU2aU5iUC1vX3p0aFh1RElaMkE2WDRsbWxrZjY4WlVjR2NJZ3pMcTBXNGVlekdvWEs1T0pzQW0xQV9iZlZMQ0dDMFJKTE5Rcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcornerstonechpl&v=EVBtjFDd26Ahttps://www.instagram.com/thecrossingde/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingde/]  Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNvV0JYTDFHT3RESFBSdjd0R0liWVZDd2hpZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttU2U3Q3Blb2xXMGtvSlhMNk5hblc1bGFScnBMSDZLUDVEM0pFWEItNW5NaVhjcG9OazdBaWl1Ny12V0ViZmdoN2h1UnFnR0tUeU0xWFNOVGc4eUMzYThpTFpXTFJ6WHZDdzkxamFBYk1jSVFibTU1dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcornerstonechapel&v=EVBtjFDd26Ahttps://www.facebook.com/thecrossingde [https://www.facebook.com/thecrossingde] CCLI License: 2069568 CCLI Streaming License: 20695575

A Heart of Generosity Acts 4:32-37 | Acts | Austin Garrett (Ep. 265)

This message explores what it means to hold everything we have with open hands before God and to practice intentional generosity in a world that tells us to cling tightly to “our” money and stuff. It looks honestly at our fears, our past hurts, and our excuses, and then points us to the freedom Jesus offers when we trust Him with our finances and our hearts. In this sermon from The Crossing in Milton, Delaware, we walk through Acts 4 and the words of Jesus to see that generosity is not about guilt or pressure but about trusting God as the true owner of every “good and perfect gift” in our lives. You will hear how the early church cared for real people with real needs, how Jesus spoke directly about money and priorities, and how your giving can be used to meet both physical and spiritual needs today. Series: ACTS Speaker: Austin Garrett Scripture: Acts 4:32–37 CONNECT:  Looking to connect with us? Start a conversation today by filling out our online connection card. https://bit.ly/TheCrossingConnect [https://bit.ly/TheCrossingConnect]  PRAYER:  Submit a prayer request https://bit.ly/CrossingPrayerRequest [https://bit.ly/CrossingPrayerRequest] FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  YouTube:   [https://www.youtube.com/cornerstonechpl]https://www.youtube.com/thecrossingde [https://www.youtube.com/channel/thecrossingde]  Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0oxOVhmWFBGNVRvaU5DbVNOSDV1OHpiOXUyd3xBQ3Jtc0ttOTRtTGtqaE5uMlFlQkh3YWg3NDBFUjU3cS1iNzhQWFhfQVhVZ052YkU2aU5iUC1vX3p0aFh1RElaMkE2WDRsbWxrZjY4WlVjR2NJZ3pMcTBXNGVlekdvWEs1T0pzQW0xQV9iZlZMQ0dDMFJKTE5Rcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcornerstonechpl&v=EVBtjFDd26Ahttps://www.instagram.com/thecrossingde/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingde/]  Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNvV0JYTDFHT3RESFBSdjd0R0liWVZDd2hpZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttU2U3Q3Blb2xXMGtvSlhMNk5hblc1bGFScnBMSDZLUDVEM0pFWEItNW5NaVhjcG9OazdBaWl1Ny12V0ViZmdoN2h1UnFnR0tUeU0xWFNOVGc4eUMzYThpTFpXTFJ6WHZDdzkxamFBYk1jSVFibTU1dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcornerstonechapel&v=EVBtjFDd26Ahttps://www.facebook.com/thecrossingde [https://www.facebook.com/thecrossingde] CCLI License: 2069568 CCLI Streaming License: 20695575

A Praying Church (Acts 4:21-31) | Acts | Adam Woods (Ep. 264)

When pressure rises, what does the church pray for? In Acts 4:21–31, we see believers asking God for faithfulness, boldness, and His presence in the middle of opposition. This message shows how prayer is not just a way to ask for comfort, but a way to be formed for mission. It speaks to anxiety, fear, and the challenge of living faithfully when following Jesus is costly. It also points to the Holy Spirit’s power and the kind of discipleship that helps ordinary people speak about Jesus with courage. Series: ACTS Speaker: Adam Woods Scripture: Acts 4:21-31 CONNECT:  Looking to connect with us? Start a conversation today by filling out our online connection card. https://bit.ly/TheCrossingConnect [https://bit.ly/TheCrossingConnect]  PRAYER:  Submit a prayer request https://bit.ly/CrossingPrayerRequest [https://bit.ly/CrossingPrayerRequest] FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:  YouTube:   [https://www.youtube.com/cornerstonechpl]https://www.youtube.com/thecrossingde [https://www.youtube.com/channel/thecrossingde]  Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0oxOVhmWFBGNVRvaU5DbVNOSDV1OHpiOXUyd3xBQ3Jtc0ttOTRtTGtqaE5uMlFlQkh3YWg3NDBFUjU3cS1iNzhQWFhfQVhVZ052YkU2aU5iUC1vX3p0aFh1RElaMkE2WDRsbWxrZjY4WlVjR2NJZ3pMcTBXNGVlekdvWEs1T0pzQW0xQV9iZlZMQ0dDMFJKTE5Rcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fcornerstonechpl&v=EVBtjFDd26Ahttps://www.instagram.com/thecrossingde/ [https://www.instagram.com/thecrossingde/]  Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNvV0JYTDFHT3RESFBSdjd0R0liWVZDd2hpZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttU2U3Q3Blb2xXMGtvSlhMNk5hblc1bGFScnBMSDZLUDVEM0pFWEItNW5NaVhjcG9OazdBaWl1Ny12V0ViZmdoN2h1UnFnR0tUeU0xWFNOVGc4eUMzYThpTFpXTFJ6WHZDdzkxamFBYk1jSVFibTU1dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcornerstonechapel&v=EVBtjFDd26Ahttps://www.facebook.com/thecrossingde [https://www.facebook.com/thecrossingde] CCLI License: 2069568 CCLI Streaming License: 20695575