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Here's the information you need to know for Sunday, September 14, 2025
Marriage Moment
Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make Paul David Tripp
When you say “I do,” you begin the journey of a lifetime—and you have dreams of that journey being perfect. But it won’t take long for expectations of the perfect marriage to fade away in the struggles of everyday life. A long-term, vibrant marriage needs to be grounded in something sturdier than romance—it needs the life-changing power of the gospel.
In this rebranded edition of What Did You Expect?, popular author and pastor Paul David Tripp encourages couples to make six biblical commitments to the Lord and to one another. These commitments, which include a lifestyle of confession and forgiveness, building trust, and appreciating differences, will equip couples to cultivate thriving, joy-filled marriages built on Christ.
In this video (click here to watch), author and pastor Paul David Tripp reflects on five decades of marriage with his wife, Luella, and he shares how the sin in their hearts, particularly his problem with anger, impacted their relationship and nearly destroyed their marriage. He explains that the pain he experienced was the pain of grace because it gave him clarity of sight to see how his own sanctification was a vital part of God’s design for his marriage. Book review and video by Crossway.
When you say “I do,” you begin the journey of a lifetime—and you have dreams of that journey being perfect. But it won’t take long for expectations of the perfect marriage to fade away in the struggles of everyday life. A long-term, vibrant marriage needs to be grounded in something sturdier than romance—it needs the life-changing power of the gospel.
In this rebranded edition of What Did You Expect?, popular author and pastor Paul David Tripp encourages couples to make six biblical commitments to the Lord and to one another. These commitments, which include a lifestyle of confession and forgiveness, building trust, and appreciating differences, will equip couples to cultivate thriving, joy-filled marriages built on Christ.
In this video (click here to watch), author and pastor Paul David Tripp reflects on five decades of marriage with his wife, Luella, and he shares how the sin in their hearts, particularly his problem with anger, impacted their relationship and nearly destroyed their marriage. He explains that the pain he experienced was the pain of grace because it gave him clarity of sight to see how his own sanctification was a vital part of God’s design for his marriage. Book review and video by Crossway.
Announcements
- 2025 Life Chain – Join us for the annual Life Chain, sponsored by Right to Life of Northern Indiana, on Sunday, October 5, from 1:45–3:00 pm (rain or shine). Across the nation, Life Chains are forming as a peaceful, prayerful public witness for life. In Plymouth, participants will line Michigan and Jefferson Streets holding non-graphic signs provided free of charge (available at 1:30 pm at St. Michael’s School playground parking lot). If you’re unable to stand, feel free to bring a chair. For details, click here.
- Men’s Bair Lake Retreat! Work, marriage, family, church, friendships. All of these are good gifts from God, but trying to perform well in each of these areas can be stressful and exhausting. Men’s Retreat is designed to provide a refuge from the pressures and distractions of modern life through a fun-filled program and spiritual challenges to strengthen your faith. Be equipped through God’s word to live out your identity as a son of God who is fully accepted in Christ, and find your rest in Him. Join us September 19th—21st for dynamic teaching, engaging worship, and brotherly fellowship. Register now!
- Around the Table with Pastor Scott & Kelly. The second Sunday of each month, except for October, Pastor Scott and Kelly open their home to slow down, share life, and enjoy meaningful conversations with the Crossroads family. Join them at their home on Sunday, September 14th, from 6:00–7:30 pm, for dessert, coffee, and connection. Space is limited to 8 participants. Click here for more details and register to attend!
- Need to amplify the message on Sunday morning while sitting in service? We offer assisted hearing devices, which can be checked out from the Welcome Center. These devices place the service’s audio at your fingertips. Put on headphones, adjust the volume to your desired level, and enjoy engaging in the message!
Rocks of Remembrance & Sabbatical Blessings
In the Old Testament, standing stones were a way of commemorating God’s work among the nation of Israel. See Joshua 4:1-24 as an example of this. Standing stones were meant to be visual reminders, as we are all prone to forget the work of God. They were meant as generational talking points, and parents were to tell their children the story represented by the stones.
At Crossroads, we have Rocks of Remembrance. These rocks are meant to be a tangible way for us to express appreciation for God’s work in our lives and serve as a visual reminder each time we walk in and out of the building, so that we might never forget. In Joshua 24:14-15, Joshua makes a bold declaration to the nation, “…choose this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
If, in your life, there is a work of God you want to express appreciation for, take a moment to write a message on a rock and place it in the bin by the boulder just outside the main entrance. Rocks and markers are available near the Welcome Desk. Then, take a glance at the bin each time you come and go and let it serve as a reminder of God’s faithfulness and your commitment to Him. At times, pause with your children and tell them about your rock, or tell them these rocks represent the work of God among us in a variety of ways. All our hearts will be encouraged by the visual testimony of these rocks as they increase over time.
At Crossroads, we have Rocks of Remembrance. These rocks are meant to be a tangible way for us to express appreciation for God’s work in our lives and serve as a visual reminder each time we walk in and out of the building, so that we might never forget. In Joshua 24:14-15, Joshua makes a bold declaration to the nation, “…choose this day whom you will serve…But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
If, in your life, there is a work of God you want to express appreciation for, take a moment to write a message on a rock and place it in the bin by the boulder just outside the main entrance. Rocks and markers are available near the Welcome Desk. Then, take a glance at the bin each time you come and go and let it serve as a reminder of God’s faithfulness and your commitment to Him. At times, pause with your children and tell them about your rock, or tell them these rocks represent the work of God among us in a variety of ways. All our hearts will be encouraged by the visual testimony of these rocks as they increase over time.