Answering a question I received this week of "how did we get to where we are today?" I seek to answer it with a reading from Genesis 126-31; Genesis 2:15-3:19;Ephesians 2:1-2:10; Matthew 28:18b-20. Thank you for joining us, Pastor Mark Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

In this episode, we consider a few thoughts on Psalm 128, Psalm 148, and how we are made to Glorify God and flourish in community with other "real" people. Will AI disrupt this? And what is up with the amazing and crazy software from LOGOS? All things I consider this morning. Thanks for joining me. I. Logos Bible Software: https://www.logos.com/ Su…

Links 1. CRC Synod Update: https://www.thebanner.org/department/synod-2023 2. Aquilla Report/CRC Syndon Update: https://theaquilareport.com/summary-report-of-the-christian-reformed-church-synod-2023/ 3. Sticky Teams: https://www.amazon.com/Sticky-Teams-Keeping-Leadership-Staff/dp/0310324645 4. Judah and the Lion Music: https://www.judahandthelion.c…

Having preached almost all the way through 1 Samuel, I thought I would pause and speak to chapter 27 a bit. You can find our sermon series, through this book and others, on our Crossroads Fellowship CRC Facebook page. We should soon have our web page updated to index our sermons a bit better. Thank you for joining today. Support the show…

This Sunday we will be ordaining and installing our new Elders and Deacons. In this episode I take a few minutes to read through our liturgy that we will be using for the service. The liturgies can be found here: https://www.crcna.org/resources/church-resources/liturgical-forms/ordination-installation Support the show…

Reading through some of my old articles written for our church in the past months. I hope you find encouragement today in this podcast. -Pastor Mark Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

Reading through some old article I wrote for our church. This one was written last spring and has to do with seasons of rain and sun and God's soverngty over our life. I hope you are encouraged by it. -Pator Mark Jicinsky Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

Going through some old articles I wrote for our church. I hope you find encouragement this day in these words. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or comments you might have. -Pastor Mark Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

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Today I run through some notes on what happened at Synod of 2022. I was not a delegate to Synod, so these are just my interpretation of the notes from a distance. Feel free to check the Synod details out for yourselves at the links I've listed below. If you feel I have not clearly stated a portion of Synod 2022 here, please let me know via email or…

A quick read through of Lord's Day 14 of the Heidelberg Catechism. Catechism and assigned verses can be found at: https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/confessions/heidelberg-catechism Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

Lord's Day 13 of the Heidelberg Catechism. The full Catechism can be found at: https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/confessions/heidelberg-catechism Support the show

Today Paul Hamons and I discuss the church, and the calling of elders and deacons. Passages Considered Acts 6:1-7 I Timothy 3:1-13 Titus 1:5-9 Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

Paul Hammans and I discuss again the notion of truth and where it is rooted for all humanity. Paul discusses the book, "The Moment of Truth" by Steve Lawson. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Moment-Truth-Dr-Steven-Lawson/dp/1567698557 Steve Lawson Video series on "The Moment of Truth," found at the Awakening 2018 Conference. Video Conference Links: htt…

Today we discuss Lord's Day 12 of the Heidelberg Catechism. Lord's Day 12 discusses who this Jesus is what saves us. Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

A look at Lord's Day 11 Heidelberg Catechism https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/confessions/heidelberg-catechism Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

This podcast is re-published from a conversation in 2021, with friend and church elder Mike Rye. In this podcast, Mike and I discussed the importance of church membership in a local church. If you are not a part of a church in your community, or have questions about joining one, please feel free to email or call us. Support the show…

This month, the month of June, which belongs to Jesus, I will preaching through the book of Jude. Today I am doing a full reading here, of this short book. Please join us Sundays, at 9:30 a.m. for our sermon series: June Belongs to Jesus. Jesus and the Book of Jude. Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

Today Paul Hammans and I pick up where we left off in our discussion on truth. What is truth? Can I know truth? What does that mean for me? Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

Today I recap a bit of the sermon preached from Joel chapter 2 and our call, as the people of Jesus, to repentance and Faith. Repentance and faith, both the gift of God. Next, we look at Lord's Day 10 Heidelberg Catechism https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/confessions/heidelberg-catechism Support the show…

Today we discuss truth, what it is, and why it matters. Link to article mentioned: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/what-is-truth Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

Podcast: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 9. 1:https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/confessions/heidelberg-catechismLink Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

In this episode I ask Paul Hammans what Bible translation he uses and what criteria he has for preferred translations. If you have input or questions you'd like asked here on our podcast, please email me or contact me via our church web site. Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

In this podcast I ask Paul Hammans about the criteria he has used to find a church to attend. If you have input or questions you'd like asked here on our podcast, please email me or contact me via our church web site. Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

In the link below is a must listen to podcast if you are trying to figure out the woke evangelical world buy in and the religiousness of shame in our woke society. or How not to be shamed or ashamed of Christ. Link: 1. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blog-mablog/id1469984661?i=1000560347628 2. Blog and MaBlog: https://dougwils…

1. A short re-cap of our Sunday service as it relates to mothers and mothers day. 2. What does the Bible say about marriage and male and female. 3. A reading of the Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 8. Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

On this mothers day weekend podcast, I. I ask Francis Schaeffer, from his book "A Christian Manifesto," how we arrived at where we are? 1. https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Manifesto-Francis-Schaeffer/dp/1581346921/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24ZO8JGQ8VDVC&keywords=a+christian+manifesto&qid=1651779995&sprefix=a+christians+manifestp%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1 II. Next, …

Part II with Paul Hammans. I am pleased to introduce today, Paul Hammans, who will be joining me on a few upcoming podcasts. In this introduction podcast, Paul gives us a bit of his background and family history. I look forward to talking with Paul in the days ahead about theology, the church, all those other things we find interesting and hope you…

I am pleased to introduce today, Paul Hammans, who will be joining me on a few upcoming podcasts. In this introduction podcast, Paul gives us a bit of his background and family history. I look forward to talking with Paul in the days ahead about theology, the church, all those other things we find interesting and hope you do too. We are glad that y…

Crossroads Fellowship CRC monthly newsletter article by Pastor Mark. Our church has a monthly newsletter that you can subscribe to titled Crosslines. Each month in our newsletter we highlight various ministries, interview families of the church, detail upcoming programs and ministry opportunities, and much more. Included in the newsletter is an art…

Podcast: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 7. 1:https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/confessions/heidelberg-catechismLink 2. Teaching material with Belgic Confession and Canons of Dort quotes: http://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/resources/teaching-outlines.html?ld=1&a=0&pub=0&m=0&p=0&sort=&dir= Support the show…

Today I share links of the podcasts I am currently listening to. 1. First Things: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-things-podcast/id985719424 2. The American Mind: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-mind/id1439372633 3. Hillsdale Dialogues Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hillsdale-dialogues-podcast/id663872…

Podcast: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 6. Link 1:https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/confessions/heidelberg-catechismLink 2. Teaching material with Belgic Confession and Canons of Dort quotes: http://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/resources/teaching-outlines.html?ld=1&a=0&pub=0&m=0&p=0&sort=&dir= 3. https://heidelblog.net Support the show…

Podcast: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 5. 1:https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/confessions/heidelberg-catechismLink 2. Teaching material with Belgic Confession and Canons of Dort quotes: http://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/resources/teaching-outlines.html?ld=1&a=0&pub=0&m=0&p=0&sort=&dir= Support the show…

Podcast: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 4. Link 1:https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/confessions/heidelberg-catechismLink 2:http://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/resources/teaching-outlines.html?ld=1&a=0&pub=0&m=0&p=0&sort=&dir= Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

Had multiple uploads today of Lord's Day 3. I am working with a new audio interface and trying to get clipping reduced after processing. The audio should continue to get better as I post more podcasts. Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

Podcast: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 2. Link 1:https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/confessions/heidelberg-catechismLink 2:http://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/resources/teaching-outlines.html?ld=1&a=0&pub=0&m=0&p=0&sort=&dir= Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

I finish my conversation with evangelist and campus preacher, Keith Darrell. In this four part series Keith shares about the state of the university, church, and challenges facing the church as we prepare our youth for their college years. Here is a link to Keith Darrell's Web Site if you'd like to follow up with his ministry, or to become a sponso…

Today I interview evangelist and campus preacher, Keith Darrell. In this four part series Keith will share about the state of the university, church, and challenges facing the church as we prepare our youth for their college years. Here is a link to Keith Darrell's Web Site if you'd like to follow up with his ministry, or to become a sponsor of his…

Today I interview evangelist and campus preacher, Keith Darrell. In this four part series Keith will share about the state of the university, church, and challenges facing the church as we prepare our youth for their college years. Here is a link to Keith Darrell's Web Site if you'd like to follow up with his ministry, or to become a sponsor of his…

Today I interview evangelist and campus preacher, Keith Darrell. In this four part series Keith will share about the state of the university, church, and challenges facing the church as we prepare our youth for their college years. Here is a link to Keith Darrell's Web Site if you'd like to follow up with his ministry, or to become a sponsor of his…

A prep for the Maundy Thursday service on April 14th 2022. Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

Chief Master Sergeant Mike Rye 1956-2021. Elder and friend Mike Rye shares thoughts on suffering to the glory of God. Link to his obituary: https://www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com/services/services_detail.aspx?rid=60179 Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

Re-posting a few old podcasts here that are worth a re-listen or first time listen. This podcast is was recorded in 2021 with Rev. Brain Nolder. Support the showAutor: Mark Jicinsky

Just getting the podcast rolling. I have done a few of the same readings, just to test sound. Seems to be all good now. Podcast: Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 1. Link 1:https://www.crcna.org/welcome/beliefs/confessions/heidelberg-catechismLink 2:http://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/resources/teaching-outlines.html?ld=1&a=0&pub=0&m=0&p=0&sort=&d…