Crossroads Community Church, Mechanicsburg, PA

06/17/2026

See you Sundays at 10am🌞✝️

06/15/2026

Saul of Tarsus was the least likely person to follow Jesus. Before he became a Christian, Saul persecuted the church because he was convinced that he was honoring God. Yet one encounter with Jesus changed everything. The hunter became the hunted. The enemy became a messenger of grace.

Acts 9 reminds us that no heart is too hard, no past too dark, and no person too far gone for the transforming power of Jesus. God still interrupts lives, opens blind eyes, and calls ordinary people to test Him and be part of His redemptive work.

The same Jesus who stopped Saul on the road to Damascus is still transforming lives today.

If you missed this week's message to want to watch it again, click here at the link: https://www.youtube.com/live/_dNSl-7nBUQ?si=tEcrgvkEh763nMEI

Questions to reflect on this week:

∙Is there an area of your life where Jesus is calling you to stop resisting and start surrounding?

∙Who have you written off as “too far gone” that God may be asking you to pray for, be a witness to, again?

∙Has your faith simply changed what you believe, or has it transformed how you live?

∙What step of obedience is God using you to take this week?

Remember that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. Who are you trusting God to transform?

- Pastor Ben

06/14/2026

Good morning and thank you for joining us online! As we move into Acts 9, we will read about on of the most transformational, salvation stories of all time. God is a God of transformation and we will see how God transformed the life of Saul of Tarsus. Grab your notebook and Bible and we hope you are blessed by this study!

You can check us out online and get connected at www.crossroadsmechanicsburg.com

You can sign-up for Crossroads Texts by texting "Get Connected" to 844-406-4143
Or you can get Crossroad’s bulletin by texting “BULLETIN” to 844-406-4143

You can support the ministry of Crossroads Community Church at https://crossroadsccmechanicsburg.churchcenter.com/giving

Sign up to be part of Crossroad's LifeGroups at https://crossroadsccmechanicsburg.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3520162

We pray the Lord's blessing on you as you study and know the Word of God.

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06/12/2026

NEXT Saturday! Our Young Adults are meeting at 6pm at the church!

Whether you're new to the area, searching for community, or simply looking to spend an encouraging evening with other young adults, this event is for you. Expect great conversations, authentic connections, and an uplifting atmosphere.

Bring a friend and come be part of a growing community where you belong. We can't wait to see you there!

06/10/2026

What were listening to this week🎧🙌🏻

06/08/2026

Hebrews 12:15 - See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.

After witnessing Stephen's murder and enduring intense persecution, the early church had every reason to become bitter. Families were torn apart, believers were scattered, and their future seemed uncertain. Yet instead of becoming consumed by resentment, they continued preaching Jesus wherever they went.

The early church refused to let their wounds become their identity, their pain distract them from their purpose, or their experiences harden their hearts. What looked like defeat became an opportunity for God to send the Gospel and bring hope to others. Bitterness focuses on the wound. Faith focuses on the One who heals.

Pain may be part of your story, but it doesn't have to define your story. When surrendered to God, even our deepest hurt can become part of His greater purpose.

You can watch this past sermon here: https://www.youtube.com/live/npxwEpZ7MYU?si=Aj68mmU5Trzv1lza

Things to think about this week:

∙What hurt, disappointment ,or offense might God be asking you to surrender before t takes root and becomes bitterness?

∙Is there a wound from my past that has become part of our identity?

∙Is there someone you need to forgive or release… Why is bitterness often easier to justify than forgiveness?

∙Are you known more for you hurt or for your hope in Christ?

∙What might God be doing through your current challenge that you cannot yet see?

- Pastor Ben

06/07/2026

Good morning and thank you for joining us online! As we move into Acts 8, there are 3 things that marked the early church that we need to pay attention to. It wasn't their past, anger or bitterness. The early believers were marked by a... refusal to let their wounds become their identity, they didn't allow their pain to distract them from their purpose, and they refused to allow their experience harden their heart. We live in a culture that allows their wounds to be their identity, but that should not takes place to those who live in His Kingdom. Grab your notebook and Bible and we hope you are blessed by this study!

You can check us out online and get connected at www.crossroadsmechanicsburg.com

You can sign-up for Crossroads Texts by texting "Get Connected" to 844-406-4143
Or you can get Crossroad’s bulletin by texting “BULLETIN” to 844-406-4143

You can support the ministry of Crossroads Community Church at https://crossroadsccmechanicsburg.churchcenter.com/giving

Sign up to be part of Crossroad's LifeGroups at https://crossroadsccmechanicsburg.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3520162

We pray the Lord's blessing on you as you study and know the Word of God.

Good morning and thank you for joining us online! As we move into ...

06/05/2026

⚡ There’s Still Time to Join Spark Clubs! ⚡

Looking for a fun, engaging way to keep your child active and learning this summer? There’s still time to sign up for Spark Clubs, and the excitement starts THIS Monday, June 9th!!

🌟 Monday Nights | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📅 June 9th – July 13th
👧👦 For students entering K–6th Grade

Kids can explore a variety of exciting activities, including:
⚽ Sports
🔬 Science Experiments
👩‍🍳 Cooking
🏕️ Outdoor Adventures
🎨 Arts & Crafts

Spark Clubs are designed to help kids build friendships, discover new interests, and have a blast all summer long.

⏰ Don’t miss out—registration is still open, but time is running out! Sign your child up today and get ready for six weeks of fun, creativity, and adventure!
https://crossroadsccmechanicsburg.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3573797

06/03/2026

Reminiscing on our All-Church Picnic last Sunday
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We loved getting to spend time with our Crossroads family!!💛

06/01/2026

Stephen is often remembered as the first Christian martyr, but before he died for Jesus, he learned how to live for Jesus. When the early church faced a crisis, the apostles didn't look for talented organizers or charismatic leaders. They looked for people who were "full of the Spirit and wisdom." Stephen stood out because his character had already been formed in the ordinary places of faithfulness, service, and obedience.

Stephen's story reminds us that wisdom is not simply knowledge - it's Spirit-empowered living. God's wisdom is formed when no one is watching, transforms the way we think, brings clarity in difficult moments, exposes what is truly in our hearts, and remains steady under pressure. The stones that ended Stephen’s life did not create his character - they revealed it. By the end of his story, Stephen looked remarkably like Jesus: full of grace, truth, forgiveness, and unwavering faith.

The greatest testimony of Stephen's life was not that he saw heaven open - it was that he reflected Christ. Before there is ever a willingness to die for Jesus, there must be a willingness to live for Jesus.

You can watch this past sermon here: https://www.youtube.com/live/SCVcnAodbwU?si=jI76Kz9qjUPFUsOL

Questions to think about this week:

∙What is God currently forming in your life through ordinary acts of faithfulness and obedience?

∙Are you pursuing Christlikeness, or simply religious activity?

∙Where do you need the Holy Spirit to renew your thinking and transform your perspective?

∙How do you respond when you face opposition, criticism, or pressure? Would those closest to you say that your life increasingly resembles Jesus?

∙If pressure reveals what is in the heart, what would your current response to hardship reveal?

- Pastor Ben