This week our scripture can be found in Genesis, Chapter 1 - Verses 31 and Chapter 3 - Verses 1 - 24. Today's teaching is found in three simple words: "Creation, Catastrophe, Calvary." Creation - After God had created for six days and rested and pronounced that Creation was good. In fact, He used that description six times culminating with "very good". In short, Creation was perfect, pristine, without flaw or blemish. Catastrophe - In the midst of God's perfect Creation, there was a Fall and the...
Apr 28, 2021•29 min
"You Take After Your Dad" Scripture Verses - Genesis, Chapter 1, Verses 24 - 27. Reviewing last weeks teaching we saw that WHO + WHAT + HOW = WHY https://vimeo.com/535619423 Today we are looking at the Truth that you and I are made in the "image and likeness" of God and how that should affect how we view God, our value, and the purpose for which He made us. 1) We Are Created For His Glory "Everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory, whom are formed and made." (Isaiah, Chapter...
Apr 19, 2021•47 min
We invite you to join with us as we start a new series, "Genesis - In The Beginning". One of the most fundamental of all truths found in scripture is located in the first book of the Bible. Our scripture verse for today's teaching is - Genesis, Chapter 1, Verse 1, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Let's start off with something we call "the creation equation." It's simple - WHO + WHAT + HOW = WHY. WHO - The book of Genesis makes what we call the "God assumption." God has...
Apr 12, 2021•36 min
Happy Easter everyone! He is Alive! Write this down, "The Gospel makes it possible." Victory in Jesus is made possible only by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The word "Gospel" means good news and in a world filled with darkness and despair, we could all use some good news. The best news that we can share with you today is this, "Jesus died for your sins so that you can have a relationship with God forever and ever." The Gospel is of first importance so don't get confused about the purpose of Jesus'...
Apr 05, 2021•25 min
Thanks for watching the conclusion of our teaching series, "The Edge of Eternity". The title of today's teaching is, "Living A Serious Faith". Our teacher today is Mike Fendley and our main scriptures for today's teaching can be found in 1 Thessalonians, chapter 5, verses 12 through 24.
Mar 29, 2021•36 min
Join us as we continue our series, "The Edge of Eternity." Pastor Rob brings us this next installment entitled, "Live In The Light". Primary Scripture Verses - 1 Thessalonians, Chapter 5, Verses 1-11 In this passage the Apostle Paul is reminding the Thessalonians about the Day of Judgement, for the following purposes - 1) To Remind Them / Us of the Swiftness of God's Judgement. We do not know the time but we are to live in constant anticipation of that glorious event. (John MacArthur) 2) To Exho...
Mar 22, 2021•40 min
What are you looking forward to in the future? Maybe its an upcoming vacation, graduation, getting married, there are so many wonderful gifts that God has given each of us throughout our lives. But one of the biggest events that all Christians should be waiting for with great anticipation is the return of Jesus! In today's teaching, Pastor Phil talks about three big questions regarding the return of Jesus. Our main scripture is 1 Thessalonians, chapter 4, verses 13-18 But before we launch into o...
Mar 15, 2021•32 min
One of the strongest motivators for believers should be our desire to please God. In this message Pastor Phil will show us how the Thessalonians strived to please God in every facet of their lives. Our main scripture verses are - 1 Thessalonians, Chapter 4, Verses 1-12 1) The Disciple's Ambition - Every follower of Jesus Christ true ambition is to please God. (Colossians - Chapter 1 - Verses 9 - 10) (Hebrews - Chapter 13 - Verses 15 - 16) How do we please God? The verses above in Colossians tell...
Mar 08, 2021•39 min
Pastor Phil is continuing our series, "The Edge of Eternity." In this teaching we will learn how the Thessalonians dealt with persecution and affliction, and how their faith thrived despite these challenges. Our scripture verses are 1 Thessalonians chapter 3, verses 1 - 13 . One thing that immediately jumps out when studying the Thessalonian church is that despite the fact that they were living godly, obedient lives, they faced intense persecution. Let's look at some of the realities the church ...
Mar 01, 2021•37 min
In today's teaching Pastor Phil talks about the example of the Thessalonians and why the apostle Paul had such an affection for them and their church. Today's scripture verses 1 Thessalonians, Chapter 2, Verses 17 through 20 . Let's look at some of the reasons the Thessalonians were so loved by Paul. 1) They had a Personal Desire for Disciples 2) They were Fourth-Soiler Disciples (See Bill Hull and "The Discipleship Gospel") 3) They had an Eternal Desire for Disciples - The Thessalonians truly l...
Feb 22, 2021•42 min
This week Pastor Rob is teaching from 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, verses 1 through 16. The Thessalonians were praised by the apostle Paul as pleasing God and loving the people in their community, in short, they were "The Real Deal". Let's look at two truths that will help us determine what is Real. 1) Authentic Christian leaders will reflect a genuine love for and commitment to God and the people that they have been called to lead. 2) God's Word transforms the lives of those who welcome it....
Feb 15, 2021•44 min
Pastor Phil starts a new series, "The Edge of Eternity" a study of the people of Thessalonica. Let's look a few qualities that those early believers shared: The Thessalonians were pace-setting followers of Jesus. The Thessalonians embraced the Lordship of Jesus. The Thessalonians faced tremendous opposition. The Thessalonians had heaven on their minds. He examines the world, the environment in which they lived so that we can learn how they lived lives of love, joy, and faith despite overwhelming...
Feb 08, 2021•33 min
As we conclude our series, “The Priority of Community”, we look at the importance of LifeGroups in building a authentic community. Sharing life with other Christ followers is of vital importance, but what should LifeGroups be focusing on when meeting together? Teaching and Prayer – When gathering as a LifeGroup, our goal is not to simply check a box when it comes to studying the Bible, instead our goal is to “pursue biblical counsel in all areas of life.” When we study the Word together, we shou...
Feb 01, 2021•38 min
"The Power of Transforming Relationships" In this teaching Pastor Rob examines one of the most crucial characteristics that make up a authentic Biblical Community. Accountability - "So then each of us will give an account of himself to God." (Romans 14 Verse 12) This accounting will not be a general review, it will be a detailed account of our lives and the words we have spoken. "But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgement for every empty word they have spoken....
Jan 25, 2021•38 min
We are continuing our series, "The Priority of Community" and in this teaching message we are talking about the importance of "church membership" and the role that plays in the priority of community. Primary Scripture Verse - 1 Corinthians 12:12 - 20, 25-28. Membership Means Community - the church of Jesus Christ is not an organization, but a living organism. The body of Christ - the church - is manifested in two ways (1) the universal church [everyone who has repented of their sin, believed in ...
Jan 18, 2021•36 min
Community is a word that gets tossed around quite a bit but what does it mean to live in biblical community? First of all it means that everyone is observing "The Source Principle" (Luke 6:45) - meaning that we understand that what comes out of our mouths is coming from our hearts. Because our hearts are the source of our words, the Bible places a high premium on self-control with our words. Second is understanding "The Poison Principle" (James 3:6-10) Destructive private speech can set fire to ...
Jan 11, 2021•31 min
We invite you to listen today as we start a new series, "The Priority of Community". Today we will be talking about the early church and how the new believers shared all that they had with joyful and sincere hearts. Let's examine what the Bible says about how we live (or don't live) in community: 1. The Power of Association - This new group of believers were marked by their devotion to God's Word, unity of spirit, and sharing of their possessions so that all of the groups needs were met. In shor...
Jan 04, 2021•44 min
"Good News for Married Couples in 2020" Join us as we take a deeper look at a couple in the Bible that had some significant odds against them, Joseph and Mary. How did there marriage not only survive but thrive? Here are some lessons we can learn from their lives: 1) Devotion to God was Their Top Priority 2) Joseph was a Selfless Spouse 3) Mary Sought Godly Wisdom and Community Today's teaching is based on scripture found in Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2.
Dec 21, 2020•35 min
We continue our series, "Good News in a World Gone Wild" where we are discussing the challenging times we live in and the fact that God gets the last word on not only 2020, but all of history. We examine the scriptures in Matthew 2 where we learn about some of the powerful men of the day and how they react to the birth of Jesus. Here are some points we will be looking at in this teaching. Jesus > The Allure of Power Jesus > The Swamp of Politics Jesus > The Question of Praise...
Dec 14, 2020•36 min
During these challenging and difficult times, it is a great reminder that God always has the last word. He had the last word on 1968 which was by all accounts a terrible year. Just like in 2020, in 1968 people were tired, circumstances were troubling (at best), and there were significant doubts about the future of our country and its leadership. So what do you do when the world has gone wild? You remember that God is for you. In the book of Joshua, God reminds us that He will never leave or us f...
Dec 07, 2020•35 min
In this message Pastor Phil's addresses how we can see revival not only come to our country but most importantly to our own hearts.
Nov 30, 2020•31 min
At Crossgate Church we have seven priorities: Glory, Truth, Love, Prayer, Community, Generosity, and Reach. In this message, Pastor Phil will be discussing "The Priority of Generosity". We describe generosity in this way: "Out of an overflow of love for Jesus Christ, we joyfully and generously give our time, talents, and treasures for God's glory and others' needs." Here are a couple of the questions Pastor will address during today's teaching: 1) Who is the source of our Generosity? 2) What doe...
Nov 23, 2020•39 min
Have you ever wondered if God cares about you in the crises of your life? Is He listening to your prayers? Can you trust God when life is crashing around you? Is God only good when He does what we want? In this message we will learn truths from God's Word about how we can trust God, no matter the circumstances of our lives. It begins with . . . 1) Our honesty with God (Psalm 61:1-2a) 2) Our humility before God (Psalm 61:2b) 3) Our confidence in God (Psalm 61:3) 4) Our hope in God (Psalm 61:4, 8)...
Nov 16, 2020•50 min
Jesus taught and modeled the priority of prayer in his life here on earth. In today's teaching Pastor Phil examines some of the ways Jesus taught us to pray as we are about our Father's work. Jesus modeled the importance of his presence - he became flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus preached the Gospel. He shared the good news with people wherever he went. Jesus proved that He was God. He did this through healing and other miracles that were first and foremost designed to bring glory to God and dem...
Nov 09, 2020•38 min
Thanks for joining us for our second component in our teaching series, "The Priority of Praying". Today, Pastor Phil will be addressing the importance of praying for our leaders as stated in scripture. But first here is a brief recap regarding the priority of prayer: God calls us to prayer as our first importance. God uses prayer to transform our lives. God uses prayer to transform the world. In today's teaching, Pastor Phil discusses the importance of praying for our leaders. Pray for Leaders O...
Nov 02, 2020•38 min
Join us as Pastor Phil starts his new series, "The Priority of Prayer". In today's teaching he discusses the importance of praying consistently, taking your calendar captive, praying with expectancy, and praying for proximity.
Nov 02, 2020•34 min
This morning Pastor Phil concludes our two part Vision Emphasis Series with a focus on "What Is Your Next Step?" You don't want to miss it!
Oct 21, 2020•43 min
This morning Pastor Phil will begin Part I of our Vision Emphasis with a refocusing of our purpose statement and our priorities as a church. You don't want to miss it! Also, don't forget that our service times have changed, we are now meeting at 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Other changes for this Sunday include: Crossgate Kids are open from Birth - 6th Grade during the 11:00 am service only. (Birth - Pre K is open during both services) Lifegroups are also resuming meeting on campus this Sunday! And fin...
Oct 12, 2020•35 min
Join us as Pastor Phil and his wife Shara, and Pastor Rob and his wife Tula answer your questions on marriage, parenting, and many other topics covered during our "Fantasy Family" series.
Sep 28, 2020•49 min
Deuteronomy 6:7-9, 20-25 – “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. . . . When your son asks you in time to come, ‘What is the meaning of the testimonies and the statutes and the rules that the LORD our...
Sep 21, 2020•42 min
