Relational Drift and Reconciliation . . . You can’t reconcile what you don’t see as broken. : Her story, His story, & God’s story Every Marriage Tells a Story . . . God’s story for marriage is far better than our culture’s The way in which you reconcile broken relationships on earth is by following what God has done in reconciling us to Himself through Christ. Grace—Jesus gives grace even though I am undeserving. “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing...
Feb 26, 2017•42 min
Four Characteristics of Couples Who Thrive Christ: There is a renewed spiritual vitality. John 15: 1–17, 1 Corinthians 10:312. 2. Circle: They see themselves as their biggest marriage problem. Matthew 7: 3-5 3. Committed: They are ruthlessly committed to their marriage. Matthew 19:6 4. Community: They are fully known by others. Hebrews: 10:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:14...
Feb 19, 2017•48 min
In this conclusion of the series, "Simply Jesus" Pastor Shawn talks about relationships and the importance of God's influence and direction in our lives as we interact with others.
Feb 12, 2017•53 min
Simply Jesus” Colossians 3:1-15 Live Differently . . . I live differently because, as a believer, I have been ____________ with Christ. Which means . . . It changes what I _____________ and what I ___________ about. _________ the things ___________ where Christ is seated. _______ your __________ on things above, not on things that don’t ______. What you seek and set your mind on __________ how you live your ________ here on earth. Our heart and mind should dwell on things above so that it affect...
Feb 05, 2017•42 min
Join us as Pastor Shawn, Worship Pastor Dave Hassell and three of our volunteer Worship Leaders discuss the definition and application of worship.
Jan 29, 2017•48 min
Jan 22, 2017•45 min
Simply Supreme . . . Colossians 1:15-23 There is no one more supreme than Jesus. Because . . . Jesus is the image of the invisible God. Jesus is not merely a reflection of God’s glory; He is the radiance of God’s glory. “He (Jesus) is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature . . .” Hebrews 1:3 “He is the Creator of all things and the Heir of all things. He is the very brightness of the glory of God. Again, it is not enough to say that He is the supreme reflection of d...
Jan 15, 2017•46 min
Loving people is the overflow of understanding God's grace, and the essence of the gospel.
Jan 08, 2017•39 min
The Wonder of God’s Greatest Gift . . . Isaiah 9:1-7 God Knows Best . . . God knows best what we need most. Christ has entered into the darkness of our world, as the light of salvation, to bring us hope and cause our hearts to celebrate with joy. The Best Gift Ever . . . He is the Wonderful Counselor We need wisdom and direction so God has given us His Son who is our wonderful counselor. “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” Psalm ...
Dec 18, 2016•40 min
Dec 11, 2016•41 min
“Psalms” Psalm 96 A Song Worth Singing . . . God is worth celebrating and making much of because of His marvelous works. (v.1-3) The most marvelous work God has done for us is His work on the cross. Sing a new song Tell of His salvation Declare His glory among all the nations God is unrivaled and unmatched in who He is and what He has done. (v.4-6) Every world religion, with the exception of Christianity, is man’s futile attempt to find and work their way to God. A Transcendent Cause . . . God h...
Dec 04, 2016•50 min
Nov 27, 2016•31 min
Psalms” Psalm 130 What I See Through the Eyes of the Psalmist . . . Great Guilt . . . I stand guilty before a holy God and in need of His great mercy. The depravity of my sinfulness is exposed by his righteousness. (Isaiah 6:1-7) “Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD!” (v.1) I desperately cry for mercy because I realize that my offense is worthy of God’s wrath. “I cry to you . . . hear my voice . . .be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy! If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord...
Nov 21, 2016•44 min
State of the Church 2016 Acts 1:6-8 Our God-given Vision . . . That Crossgate will become an epicenter of God’s activity from which He will shake the nations for His glory. Our God-given Mission . . . To Lead people to Christ. To Equip people to grow in Christ. To Send people out in the name of Christ. Reason to Celebrate . . . We are leading people to Christ This past year we have seen 51 people give their lives to Christ and follow in baptism 23 were our Adventure Lodge children 7 were between...
Nov 13, 2016•38 min
20 "Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. 21 He changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. 23 I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king.” - Daniel 2...
Nov 06, 2016•43 min
Psalm 77 How Should I Respond in Times of Distress? In your time of distress, cry out to God. (v. 1) God always hears and responds to those who cry out to Him. (Psalm 107:6, 13, 28; Psalm 18:6) In your time of distress seek “In the day of trouble I seek the Lord.” (v.2, 6, 10) “But as for me, I would seek God . . .” Job 5:8 In your time of distress, know that God is big enough to handle your questions. (v.7-9) Don’t let your questions high center your faith. In your time of distress, make a cons...
Oct 30, 2016•43 min
“Psalms” Psalm 46 Because God Is My Refuge . . . I can have confident trust in knowing I have nothing to fear. The things I often place my trust and find refuge in, do not hold up when my world is shaken. I do not need to fear because He is ever present. He is in our midst (v.5) He is our joy (v.4) He is our help (v.5) He is our security (v.5) He is sovereign over all (v.6-9) When the “even though” moments happen in life, I can rest in the truth that “God is.” Do not become overwhelmed by what s...
Oct 23, 2016•38 min
“Psalms” Psalm 40 From the Pit to Praise . . . There will be times in life where I find myself in the pit of despair. Heart issues—sometimes the pit we find ourselves in is result of our own digging. (Our sinful choices) “ . . . my iniquities have overtaken me, and I cannot see; they are more than the hairs of my head; my heart fails me.” Psalm 40:12b Life issues—sometimes the pit we find ourselves in is a result of the brokenness of life. “For evils have encompassed me beyond number . . .” Psal...
Oct 16, 2016•30 min
Psalms” Psalm 23 Because God is the Good Shepherd, I Can Trust That . . . He provides every good thing I need. (vv.1-3) “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11 All I need is found in all Christ He never leads me where His presence doesn’t go before me and remain. (v.4) Wherever He leads, He is always with me. (Isaiah 43:2) “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I wi...
Oct 09, 2016•41 min
“Psalm 8” Psalm 8:1-9 Majestic . . . There is no other as majestic as God. “O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” (v.1) Yet Mindful of Us . . . We are the recipients of God’s undivided attention and gracious affections. Why? . . . So that we might delight in, and display, the glory of Christ and the gospel of His grace. Because we are created in God’s image, He has chosen to display His greatness, His glory, and His grace in and through “To them God chose to make known h...
Oct 02, 2016•40 min
Psalms” Psalm 1:1-6 An Appeal to Our Mind & Heart . . . The Psalms are instructive regarding how we think, specifically in . . . (Illus.: making a mess by not following the instructions) How we relate to God. How we relate to others. How to live life. The Psalms are meant to stir the affections and feelings of our heart and align them with the truth of God’s instruction. Delighting in the World . . . When you disregard God’s instruction and delight in the world, it wrongly influences how you...
Sep 25, 2016•39 min
Sep 19, 2016•50 min
“Superglue and Jesus” Colossians 1:15-20 The Simple Truth . . . If you feel as though your life is falling apart, there is hope in Christ. Even that which is broken can be reconciled by Christ. Reconciled: brought back to God’s original design The Reason You Can Have Hope . . . Because in Christ, all things hold together. (v. 17) “And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.” (v.17) “He (Jesus) is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature, and He u...
Sep 11, 2016•39 min
Sep 04, 2016•29 min
Aug 28, 2016•39 min
Title: Who is this King of Glory? Passage: Psalm 24 Knowing who the King of Glory is reminds me of His position and power. 2. Knowing who the King of Glory is reminds me of my desire for Him. 3. Knowing who the King of Glory is humbles me and gives me hope
Aug 21, 2016•46 min
Aug 14, 2016•37 min
Title: What’s the Next Step? Text: Matthew 28:18-20 How did Jesus call people to follow? Come and See - John 1:39 Follow Me – Matthew 4:19 Learn from me – Matthew 11:29 Remain in Me – John 15:4 Obey Me -John 14:15 & John 15:14 What does God say about you? You are valuable in God’s eyes Who does God Invest in? Why are we failing at Discipleship? What it is not: A Class A Program A Spiritual gift that some Christians have Something “Professional” Christians do, while Regular Christians do not ...
Aug 07, 2016•44 min
re|engage July 31, 2016 Investment: Take It To The Bank (Galatians 6:7-9) The _____________Law of God in ______________investment is that you _______what you ______________. (Galatians 6:7) Once you sow you must ___________, ____________, and _______________it to insure an _________________harvest. (Galatians 6:8) Occasionally you will reap ________________, but most often it will take much ______________. (Galatians 6:9) To _________________ to reap you must be __________________and continually...
Jul 31, 2016•50 min
Jul 24, 2016•48 min
