This lesson explores how to avoid and expose false doctrines in a church. Ammon Wright discusses how false doctrines either forbids things that God allows and/or allows what God forbids. God’s word should be discussed in context of the whole word to properly interpret its meaning.
1 Timothy 3:14-16 - The Church: The Pillar and Support of the Truth
Austin Dosh discusses the importance and purpose of the local church, and how it relates to the universal church. The passage, 1 Timothy 3:14-16, gives insight of the proper conduct of the church that God expects. The church is to preach the truth of the gospel above all else.
1 Timothy 3:8-13 - Qualifications of Deacons
Titus Laird goes into detail about the qualifications of church deacons. He emphasizes the importance for men to become deacons, if they qualify. The qualifications are applicable to all believers.
1 Timothy 3:1-7 - The Qualifications for Church Overseers
Josh Andrews discusses the qualifications for Church overseers that God imposes. The passages is directed at Church elders and pastors, but can be applied to everyone. It gives insight on how God wants His followers to live as Christians.
1 Timothy 2:8-15 - Distinctly displaying God's Glory as Men and Women
In this lesson, Austin Dosh discusses God’s purpose for men and woman in the context of the local church.
1 Timothy 2:1-7 - Our Prayers and Our Purpose
Austin Dosh touches on the Purpose of Christians in the world and how Christians should pray. As Christians, we should be making request for other individuals and praying for salvation of world leaders. We should also use times of tranquility in the world and in our lives to spread the truth of the gospel.
Work & Vocation - Pt.2
Austin Dosh continues the conversation of work and vocation according to God’s word. He touches on how Christians should work for the glory of God and not man; remembering God’s ultimate authority. This leads into how to handle worldly issues in the workplace that conflict with God’s authority.
1 Timothy 1:12-20 - Nate Mumau
Nate Mumau continues discussion of 1 Timothy.
1 Timothy 1:1-11 - The Importance Sound Doctrine
Titus Laird kicks off the Summer 2026 Bible study! In this lesson, he primarily reads from 1 Timothy 1:1-11 and touches on topics such as keeping sound doctrine, love, and faith.
Work & Vocation - Pt.1
Josh Andrews - Various Scripture
We start a new series going over the importance of work and Christian work ethic. It is important to remember that all of the work that we do is to glorify God and honor him. We also are still instructed to rest, following God’s command and example.
Crossroads May 2026 Q&A
This month Josh Andrews, and Austin Dosh discuss questions that come up all around being in the workforce.
Acts Pt.12 - The Prayer of the Early Church
Austin Dosh - Acts 4:23-31
This week we dive into the prayer of the early church as a response to chapter 3. We see how bold prayer is based around God and how He will fulfill His plan. We go over the church’s prayer for boldness in proclaiming the Gospel, that is something we should all be praying for. Finally we discuss how God answers these requests.
Acts Pt.11 - Godly Boldness
Austin Dosh - Acts 4:13-21
This week had a lot of table discussion that is difficult to get on our mics, if you enjoy the Crossroads podcast and haven’t attended the Crossroads life group in person we would like to welcome you and say hi!
We pickup with the reaction to the message that the Apostles had proclaimed, the astonishment, the recognition of Jesus and the opponents being silenced by the Miraculous evidence. The opponents made a calculated response, ending at a threat, while Peter and John cut to the center of the issue Authority. Questions to ponder, what stops you from being bold about your faith and what are verses that answer those concerns.
Acts Pt.10 - Confronted for a Good Deed
Austin Dosh - Acts 4:1-12
We open this week the response to the Gospel proclaimed by Peter and John. The Priests, Sadducees, and temple guard were all frustrated, leading to imprisonment for Peter and John. We also get to see that people came to faith from the message. We then go over how the Power of Christ's working through the Apostles was Irrefutable.
Acts Pt.9 - A Miracle in Jesus' Name
Austin Dosh - Acts 3:1-26
After a couple weeks off from our study in Acts we pick-up with a quick review and then diving into the Miracle from Jesus Christ working through Peter and John. After the beggar's ability to, not just walk but, leap is restored Peter goes on to proclaim Jesus name. It is very clear that this miracle occurred only through Jesus.
1 John 3:11-18 - Zach Wildman
Zach Wildman - 1 John 3:11-18
This week we take a break from our study through Acts by Austin for Zach being a guest speaker. Going through 1 John 3:11-18, talking about love, the command that we have heard since the beginning, love like Christ does. Through Cain and Abel we see how even when Abel is righteous and loves his brother Cain hated him just as the world hates Christians. We are to stand apart from the rest of the world and love fellow believers, following the perfect example of Jesus.
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Acts Pt.8 - Exemplary Commitments of the Early Church
Austin Dosh - Acts 2:42-47
This week we dive into the early church and the early approach to the loving community that there was to be, having an others focused discipleship. The church was sharing life together, devoted to the proper teaching of the word, with fellowship and breaking of bread. The church was well known by their actions to those around them as we should be known to the world around us. Mutual care was a pillar of the church, caring for fellow brothers and sisters with joy and sincerity. Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1J1fVt7qguByJwMdR9KNCGYL1zb0m4byZ/view?usp=sharing
Acts Pt.7 - How to Respond to the Gospel
Austin Dosh - Acts 2:30-41
We pick-up where we left off last week, going over the Christological explanation of how Jesus relates to what is happening at Pentecost and going over His resurrection. Austin then goes over how the God has sovereignly exalted and vindicated Jesus of Nazareth whom they had crucified, how there is a response that must come from that, how we all must respond to the Gospel and then follow Jesus’ example in baptism. Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nXUMBxOUH8xNN4IGaBUfc4pvYnqrOIrz/view?usp=drive_link
1 Tim 3:15 - How God's Design for the Church Impacts Us
Austin Dosh - 1 Timothy 3:15
We took a break from our regular lessons in Acts this week for a look at God’s design for the church. What the Church is and how we belong to God. By salvation we are now a family adopted by the Father, as such the entire church is a family under Christ, and how the church should be a platform for upholding the truth.
Acts Pt.5 - The Holy Spirit Arrives
Austin Dosh - Acts 2:1-13
This week we started we the Spirit’s Arrival, timing, location and the confirmations that showed the Holy Spirit’s arrival. We get a look at the Onlooker’s response of what was happening. No matter what there is no neutral response to the Gospel, there is either disbelief or true faith and trust in Jesus Christ. Ultimately it is God in action that will produce faith. Handout: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LVrOOoJy6HTUhJU3yLhjMlmpVfzIaZva/view?usp=sharing