http://www.crossroadschog.org/ http://www.crossroadschog.org/index.php?option=com_podcast&view=feed&format=raw en-GB (c) 2006-2009 Crossroads Church of God no Podcasts of sermons delivered at Crossroads Church of God in Milwaukee, WI Podcasts of sermons delivered at Crossroads Church of God in Milwaukee, WI Crossroads Church of God webmaster@crossroadschog.org Nathan Willowby Pastor Nathan Willowby reflects on what this thing called holiness that we talk about so much actually entails. 1 Thessalonians 5 Pastor Nathan Willowby reflects on what this thing called holiness that we talk about so much actually entails. 1 Thessalonians 5 http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100425.mp3 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700 42:52 Nathan Willowby We get excited about old things. We know what it is, we're afraid of change. "Traditionalism is the dead faith of the living. Tradition is the living faith of the dead." Pastor Nathan Willowby reflects on what the change of being born-again is. @ Corinthians 5:14-17 We get excited about old things. We know what it is, we're afraid of change. "Traditionalism is the dead faith of the living. Tradition is the living faith of the dead." Pastor Nathan Willowby reflects on what the change of being born-again is. @ Corinthians 5:14-17 http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100418.mp3 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700 38:36 Nathan Willowby Pastor Nathan Willowby reflects on the importance of being a born-again church. What does it mean to be a church that knows it's been changed. (John 3:1-10) Pastor Nathan Willowby reflects on the importance of being a born-again church. What does it mean to be a church that knows it's been changed. (John 3:1-10) http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100411.mp3 Sun, 11 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700 30:58 Nathan Willowby Pastor Nathan Willowby reflects on the powerful symbols of Easter, the Cross and the Empty Tomb, the coupling of ultimate humility and ultimate power Pastor Nathan Willowby reflects on the powerful symbols of Easter, the Cross and the Empty Tomb, the coupling of ultimate humility and ultimate power http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100404.mp3 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700 36:25 Nathan Willowby As part of the preparation for the coming of Easter, Nathan Willowby now talks about the story of Jesus coming to Jerusalem to be crucified. Does He come the way we would expect Him to come? What does the manner of His coming mean to us? Luke 19:28-40 As part of the preparation for the coming of Easter, Nathan Willowby now talks about the story of Jesus coming to Jerusalem to be crucified. Does He come the way we would expect Him to come? What does the manner of His coming mean to us? Luke 19:28-40 http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100328.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700 37:54 Nathan Willowby And where does it come from? Nathan Willowby looks at what exactly we mean when we talk about holiness, and being a holiness church. And where does it come from? Nathan Willowby looks at what exactly we mean when we talk about holiness, and being a holiness church. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100314.mp3 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 42:52 Mark Mallwitz Guest Speaker Mark Mallwitz Talks to us about the trials of shariing our faith with others. Guest Speaker Mark Mallwitz Talks to us about the trials of shariing our faith with others. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100307.mp3 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800 41:30 Nathan Willowby Fixing our reflections of God in our lives. Nathan Willowby takes a look at how week can fix up and freshen up the way we reflect od to others with our lives. Fixing our reflections of God in our lives. Nathan Willowby takes a look at how week can fix up and freshen up the way we reflect od to others with our lives. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100221.mp3 Sun, 21 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 30:14 Nathan Willowby Pastor Nathan Willowby continues his series on the importance of being a bible-centered church in the world today. What does the term mean for us today? Pastor Nathan Willowby continues his series on the importance of being a bible-centered church in the world today. What does the term mean for us today? http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100214.mp3 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 29:10 Nathan Willowby What's the difference between being a Bible church and being a Gospel church? How can we be faithful to the Bible's message? What's the difference between being a Bible church and being a Gospel church? How can we be faithful to the Bible's message? http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100207.mp3 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800 29:31 Nathan Willowby What does it mean to become a Gospel Church? What does it look and feel like? How can we accomplish this? How do we manage it? We invite you to join us in praying Ephesians 1:17 every Friday at noon. What does it mean to become a Gospel Church? What does it look and feel like? How can we accomplish this? How do we manage it? We invite you to join us in praying Ephesians 1:17 every Friday at noon. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100131.mp3 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 33:10 Nathan Willowby What does it mean to be a Gospel church? What does it look like? How does it feel? Nathan Willowby strats with Romans 1:8-17 as we explore this subject. What does it mean to be a Gospel church? What does it look like? How does it feel? Nathan Willowby strats with Romans 1:8-17 as we explore this subject. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100124.mp3 Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 30:01 Nathan Willowby Revelation may be a strange place to find yourself in a series on churches, but here is where Nathan Willowby finds guidance on how to be a God-Pleasing church. Revelation may be a strange place to find yourself in a series on churches, but here is where Nathan Willowby finds guidance on how to be a God-Pleasing church. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100117.mp3 Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 38:45 Nathan Willowby What is the definition of a church, not only in the tradition of the Church of God, but in the biblical tradition? What are its hallmarks? How can we identify it? What is the definition of a church, not only in the tradition of the Church of God, but in the biblical tradition? What are its hallmarks? How can we identify it? http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100110.mp3 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 27:23 Nathan Willowby Nathan Willowby introduces Epiphany, a story of refocusing and clarity. Matthew 2:1-12 tells the story. Nathan Willowby introduces Epiphany, a story of refocusing and clarity. Matthew 2:1-12 tells the story. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20100103.mp3 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 27:25 Mark Mallwitz Why did Christ come to us? Guest Speaker Mark Mallwitz tips us to 5 reasons. Why did Christ come to us? Guest Speaker Mark Mallwitz tips us to 5 reasons. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20091227.mp3 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 32:46 Ben Titter Our guest speaker for this Christmas Eve message is Ben Titter, grown up in this church and coming back to us from Virginia. He reminds us what this time means to us all. Our guest speaker for this Christmas Eve message is Ben Titter, grown up in this church and coming back to us from Virginia. He reminds us what this time means to us all. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20091224.mp3 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 17:07 Nathan Willowby It's that time of the year again: snow, shopping and all the rest is pressing down upon us. But now, more than any other time, it's also time to remember Isaiah 7:14-16. It's that time of the year again: snow, shopping and all the rest is pressing down upon us. But now, more than any other time, it's also time to remember Isaiah 7:14-16. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20091220.mp3 Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 24:24 Mark Mallwitz Mark Mallwitz brings us today a message about five prophecies the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Mark Mallwitz brings us today a message about five prophecies the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20091213.mp3 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 42:31 Mark Mallwitz Mark Mallwitz brings to mind our favorite songs. Taking as his text Deut 31:15, he centers on Moses. Mark Mallwitz brings to mind our favorite songs. Taking as his text Deut 31:15, he centers on Moses. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20091129.mp3 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 37:33 Nathan Willowby Taking as his text John 18:33-38, Nathan Willowby brings us a study in contrasts, between two kings -- Jesus and Pilate. Taking as his text John 18:33-38, Nathan Willowby brings us a study in contrasts, between two kings -- Jesus and Pilate. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20091122.mp3 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 32:41 Nathan Willowby Guest Speaker Nathan Willowby brings us a message today from 1 Samuel 1: 1-20 about Hannah. She endured years of provocation about her barren womb, waiting for God to give her a son. That son was Samuel. We need to learn from her, and wait on God for His time to give us His gifts. God will not forget us. Guest Speaker Nathan Willowby brings us a message today from 1 Samuel 1: 1-20 about Hannah. She endured years of provocation about her barren womb, waiting for God to give her a son. That son was Samuel. We need to learn from her, and wait on God for His time to give us His gifts. God will not forget us. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20091115.mp3 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 36:04 Mark Mallwitz Guest Speaker Mark Mallwitz brings us a message about the times of change, and Who it is who controls them. If we focus on God, the nature of the times doesn't matter. Guest Speaker Mark Mallwitz brings us a message about the times of change, and Who it is who controls them. If we focus on God, the nature of the times doesn't matter. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20091108.mp3 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 29:39 Nathan Willowby Guest Speaker Nathan Willowby takes us through the traditions of All Saints' Day. Taking as his text John 4:38, he reminds us of what we owe those who have gone before us, and then what we owe those around us today. And from that, what we owe God, for we are, every day, reaping beyond what we have sown. Guest Speaker Nathan Willowby takes us through the traditions of All Saints' Day. Taking as his text John 4:38, he reminds us of what we owe those who have gone before us, and then what we owe those around us today. And from that, what we owe God, for we are, every day, reaping beyond what we have sown. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20091101.mp3 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0700 24:14 Nathan Willowby Guest Speaker Nathan Willowby comes to us to show us the particularly effective ways we fool ourselves. We reach points in our lives where we have to make decisions, and all too often we fool ourselves into thinking we are what we are not, and we know what we do not. We hang the future on hooks that cannot hold it. Why do we do the things we do? Guest Speaker Nathan Willowby comes to us to show us the particularly effective ways we fool ourselves. We reach points in our lives where we have to make decisions, and all too often we fool ourselves into thinking we are what we are not, and we know what we do not. We hang the future on hooks that cannot hold it. Why do we do the things we do? http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20091025.mp3 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 25:11 Guest Speaker Rev. Pauli brings us a message about Faith: What it is and what it can do. Guest Speaker Rev. Pauli brings us a message about Faith: What it is and what it can do. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20091018.mp3 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 34:08 Nathan Willowby Guest Speaker Nathan Willowby brings us a message from Hebrews 4:9-16 about how Jesus has walked our road before us, and is walking with us. Guest Speaker Nathan Willowby brings us a message from Hebrews 4:9-16 about how Jesus has walked our road before us, and is walking with us. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20091011.mp3 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 26:29 Mark Mallwitz Guest Speaker Mark Mallwitz brings us a message based in the book of James about keeping our tongues in check. The central passage is from James 3:1-12 Guest Speaker Mark Mallwitz brings us a message based in the book of James about keeping our tongues in check. The central passage is from James 3:1-12 http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20091004.mp3 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 44:50 Nathan Willowby Guest speaker Nathan Willowby takes James 5:12-20 as the basis for his text about trust within the body of Christ. Here within the community of Christ, we need to trust each other completely, sharing not only our troubles and griefs, but also our joys, and our gifts. Guest speaker Nathan Willowby takes James 5:12-20 as the basis for his text about trust within the body of Christ. Here within the community of Christ, we need to trust each other completely, sharing not only our troubles and griefs, but also our joys, and our gifts. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20090927.mp3 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 37:00 Al Grant Guest Speaker Al Grant brings us a message today about opportunity. The doorway to it is only open for a short while, and we need to take advantage of the opportunity of a lifetime during the lifetime of the opportunity. 1 Cor 16:5-9 Guest Speaker Al Grant brings us a message today about opportunity. The doorway to it is only open for a short while, and we need to take advantage of the opportunity of a lifetime during the lifetime of the opportunity. 1 Cor 16:5-9 http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20090920.mp3 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 37:18 Al Grant Guest Speaker Pastor Al Grant comes to us today to bring us a message about change, in us and through us, and the story of Nicodemus. (The song referenced was Don Francisco's "The Steeple Song") Guest Speaker Pastor Al Grant comes to us today to bring us a message about change, in us and through us, and the story of Nicodemus. (The song referenced was Don Francisco's "The Steeple Song") http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20090913.mp3 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 45:27 Mark Mallwitz Guest Speaker Mark Mallwitz brings to us the story of Stephen, from Acts 6 and 7, and how this shows us the way to answer the call from God. The road will not always be an easy one, but it is one we must walk. Guest Speaker Mark Mallwitz brings to us the story of Stephen, from Acts 6 and 7, and how this shows us the way to answer the call from God. The road will not always be an easy one, but it is one we must walk. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20090906.mp3 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 43:55 Steve Hibler In 2 Chronicles 7:14 we find seven points that bring revival, four of which are things we must do, and three of which God will do. Guest Pastor Steve Hibler from Cedar Hills Church brings them before us today. In 2 Chronicles 7:14 we find seven points that bring revival, four of which are things we must do, and three of which God will do. Guest Pastor Steve Hibler from Cedar Hills Church brings them before us today. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20090830.mp3 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 29:11 Nathan Willowby What were the properties of the early community of believers? Guest speaker Nathan Willowby takes us through the life of the early church in Acts, chapters 5&6, and how they can apply to us today. What were the properties of the early community of believers? Guest speaker Nathan Willowby takes us through the life of the early church in Acts, chapters 5&6, and how they can apply to us today. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20090823.mp3 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 37:19 Nathan Willowby Guest Speaker Nathan Willowby continues the series on Acts, and in this installment covers chapters 3 and 4. Change is the beginning of a journey, and that can be both exciting and frightening, both sides were on display in the life of the early church. Guest Speaker Nathan Willowby continues the series on Acts, and in this installment covers chapters 3 and 4. Change is the beginning of a journey, and that can be both exciting and frightening, both sides were on display in the life of the early church. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20090816.mp3 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 37:09 Mark Mallwitz Mark Mallwitz joins us again, to begin a series of sermons on the Acts of the Apostles. With this first installment, he draws parallels between the church then and us today. Mark Mallwitz joins us again, to begin a series of sermons on the Acts of the Apostles. With this first installment, he draws parallels between the church then and us today. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20090809.mp3 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 45:54 Albert Grant Guest Speaker Albert Grant brings us a message of hope and comfort from the Book of Job. There will be times of trouble, times of pain. But it's a test. But there are deeper aspects of every test we meet. Guest Speaker Albert Grant brings us a message of hope and comfort from the Book of Job. There will be times of trouble, times of pain. But it's a test. But there are deeper aspects of every test we meet. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20090802.mp3 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 42:08 Albert Grant Guest Speaker Albert Grant brings us a message from Luke 8:22-25. Why should we fear? We follow the Carpenter that can command the wind and the waves. Guest Speaker Albert Grant brings us a message from Luke 8:22-25. Why should we fear? We follow the Carpenter that can command the wind and the waves. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/sermon20090726.mp3 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 37:34 Pastor Bruce Applegate takes his leave of Crossroads with this parting message, as he leaves to follow God's call. He takes as his text 2 Cor 13, Paul's parting message to the Corinthians. It is a time of both gladness and sadness, of pride and sorrow. We wish him well, and success with his continued mission from God. And yes, we will meet again. Pastor Bruce Applegate takes his leave of Crossroads with this parting message, as he leaves to follow God's call. He takes as his text 2 Cor 13, Paul's parting message to the Corinthians. It is a time of both gladness and sadness, of pride and sorrow. We wish him well, and success with his continued mission from God. And yes, we will meet again. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20090719.mp3 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 33:58 Bruce Applegate Pastor Bruce Applegate looks back through the years to remind us about Purpose, Prayer and Peace, gifts God has for us all and how they will see us through. Pastor Bruce Applegate looks back through the years to remind us about Purpose, Prayer and Peace, gifts God has for us all and how they will see us through. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20090712.mp3 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 39:23 Albert Grant We welcome guest speaker Albert Grant, who uses Revelation 2:10 to both warn and comfort us about our journey into the future. We welcome guest speaker Albert Grant, who uses Revelation 2:10 to both warn and comfort us about our journey into the future. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20090705.mp3 Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 31:58 Bruce Applegate Pastor Bruce Applegate uses Isaiah 44:6-23 to show us the effects the idols in our lives have on us. When we look at God through an idol, we can't help but get a distorted image of Him. Pastor Bruce Applegate uses Isaiah 44:6-23 to show us the effects the idols in our lives have on us. When we look at God through an idol, we can't help but get a distorted image of Him. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20090628.mp3 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700 36:29 Tyler Applegate Today is Youth Sunday, so Tyler Applegate takes a brief turn in the pulpit, putting Dad's shoe on the other foot. He speaks briefly of family, both biological and church, and what it has meant to him. Today is Youth Sunday, so Tyler Applegate takes a brief turn in the pulpit, putting Dad's shoe on the other foot. He speaks briefly of family, both biological and church, and what it has meant to him. http://www.crossroadschog.org/images/sermons/Sermon20090614.mp3 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:57:56 -0700 5:58