Cross Pointe Canton

Message from Pastor Brad Myers on July 5, 2026

Life's pressures are real, and human strength alone is not enough to carry us through. Scripture is clear that believers have access to a power far greater than anything they can produce on their own. Just as the early church in Acts 4 responded to intense persecution not by seeking relief but by praying for boldness, we are called to do the same. God does not give a spirit of fear. He gives power...

We are living in a time when truth is being debated and the pressure to compromise what we believe is intense. But this is not a new problem. Daniel faced the same pressure in Babylon, and his response teaches us what it means to live with genuine conviction. Conviction is not something you develop in a crisis. It is something you settle beforehand, before the pressure arrives. Daniel resolved not...

In a world filled with uncertainty and anxiety, many wonder how to respond to extraordinary times. The story of Esther reveals that God positions ordinary people for extraordinary purposes during challenging moments in history. Biblical confidence isn't about knowing what will happen, but trusting who God is when we don't understand what He's doing. Like Esther, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we...

Christians carry hope in a hopeless world, and this hope compels us to engage in missions through giving, going, sending, and sharing. First Peter 3:15 calls believers to be ready to explain the reason for their hope with gentleness and respect. We give to missions because hope is worth investing in and generosity reflects God's nature. We go on mission trips because hope moves and these experienc...

Building a spiritual legacy means shifting from asking what God is doing for you to what God is doing through you that must outlive you. Unlike inheritance which is what you leave to someone, legacy is what you leave in someone - transforming their character rather than just their circumstances. The Bible shows us through Asaph in Psalm 78 that spiritual legacy requires three commitments: listenin...

Availability to God means offering your time, gifts, relationships, resources, and influence for His purposes. It requires moving beyond mere intention to active participation in kingdom work. Biblical examples like Isaiah saying "send me," Mary's willing obedience despite inconvenience, and Moses using what was already in his hands show that availability begins with surrender. Peter's boat story...

The habit of expectation is a powerful spiritual posture that positions believers between God's promises and their fulfillment. Unlike wishful thinking, biblical expectation is rooted in confident faith that God will actively respond to our needs. Hebrews 11:1 reveals three levels of mature faith: believing in God, trusting God, and expecting God to move. The 120 believers in Acts 1 demonstrated t...

Divine influence is the visible expansion of Christ's presence through transformed believers. It operates on the principle of evidence of presence - before you even speak, your presence carries the influence of Christ. As living letters written by the Spirit of God, believers should be recognizable as those who have been with Jesus. This influence manifests through peace in chaos, wisdom in confus...

Agreement is one of the most powerful spiritual habits we can develop, creating harmony between ourselves, God, and others. Biblical agreement means creating a symphony where different parts work together for God's greater purpose, not requiring identical thoughts or actions. We often struggle with agreement because we're conditioned to be right rather than find unity. True spiritual power flows w...

Divine increase isn't about external blessings but internal transformation that produces spiritual fruit. The Apostle Paul, transformed from religious terrorist to apostle of grace, outlines nine fruits of the Spirit in three levels: inward transformation (love, joy, peace), relational transformation (patience, kindness, goodness), and spiritual maturity (faithfulness, gentleness, self-control). B...

Many believers have access to biblical information but struggle with real transformation. The key difference lies between reading for information versus developing a transformative habit. True belief follows a cycle: information becomes belief, belief becomes behavior, behavior becomes habit, and habit produces alignment with heaven. The RALLY method offers a practical 5-7 minute daily approach: R...

True spiritual increase isn't about what we want to receive, but whether God can trust us with more. Spiritual capacity is what our lives have been prepared to carry, not just what we can handle. The key lies in understanding the battle between flesh and Spirit, and where we draw our identity from. When we root our identity in Christ rather than ourselves or others' opinions, we develop the intern...

Prayer is more than asking God for things - it's the foundational habit that positions us to receive divine increase. When we develop consistent prayer patterns, we create space for God's multiplying presence to flow through us. Prayer habits reposition our perspective from reacting to circumstances to responding to what God is saying. The biblical pattern shows that prayer becomes the habit we de...

God has a consistent pattern for spiritual growth and increase that Jesus modeled during His earthly development. From Luke 2:52, we see that Jesus increased in four essential areas: wisdom (internal formation), stature (personal growth and character), favor with God (spiritual alignment), and favor with man (external influence and credibility). These four elements must develop simultaneously, not...

God designed humanity for exponential increase, not just simple addition. From the very first command to be fruitful and multiply, God hardwired growth into creation itself. While we participate in this process through preparation and obedience, the true increase comes from Him alone. To position ourselves for divine multiplication, we must enlarge our capacity, stretch beyond comfort zones, and s...

Easter Sunday answers humanity's deepest question: Is there something more? From the beginning, God designed for His people to live in His place under His rule and enjoy His blessing. When Adam and Eve disobeyed, this design was broken, leaving humanity searching for what was lost. Throughout history, God worked to restore His original plan. Jesus came proclaiming that God's kingdom was returning...

The question of who killed Jesus reveals a sobering truth: we all bear responsibility. Historical figures like Herod, Pilate, the Pharisees, and Roman soldiers each represent different aspects of human sin that led to Christ's crucifixion. Herod's impurity, Pilate's denial of truth, the Pharisees' pride, and the soldiers' indifference mirror our own failings. Every sin we commit - whether dishones...

On the first Palm Sunday, the crowd asked a powerful question: “Who is this?” The same question still calls for an answer today. Scripture reveals that Jesus is worthy of our praise, the Son of the living God, and the King who is coming again. As we reflect on His triumphal entry, we’re invited to consider not just who Jesus is—but what we will do with Him. Will we recognize Him, receive Him, and...

Discover your unique role in God's church and understand how every believer has been gifted for ministry. This biblical teaching explores Ephesians 4 and reveals why church growth happens when all members actively participate rather than leaving ministry to pastors alone. Learn about the five ministry gifts - evangelism, teaching, shepherding, prophetic ministry, and apostolic ministry - and how t...

Discover how to transform your spiritual life by moving from passive faith to active pursuit of God. This powerful message reveals four essential steps that can revolutionize your relationship with the divine and position you to receive new wine from heaven. Learn why choosing active faith over spiritual passivity is crucial for spiritual growth and how to identify modern idols that distract from...

Paul's letter to the Ephesians reveals that living worthy of our calling means embracing unity in the church through specific character traits. True unity requires humility, gentleness, patience, and love—qualities that may seem weak by worldly standards but represent strength under control. Paul identifies seven foundational elements rooted in the Trinity that form the basis of Christian unity. T...

Message from Rev. Tim Greaves on March 8, 2026

Message from Pastor Mike Snodgrass on March 1, 2026

Waiting is one of life's most challenging experiences, yet Scripture reveals profound value in learning to wait on the Lord. David's confidence in Psalm 27 shows us that waiting isn't passive but requires active faith. God uses waiting seasons to reveal our true motives, build patience and anticipation, transform our character, and deepen our intimacy with Him. The story of King Saul demonstrates...