CrossPoint Church Sermons

When the 2021 deep freeze emptied the grocery shelves, most of us grabbed everything we could, because that's what fear does. Jesus taught his followers to ask for bread one day at a time in Matthew 6, a prayer that echoes the manna in the wilderness. Speaker: Kale Courtright | Series: Teach Us To Pray | Scripture: Matthew 6:11 CrossPoint Church of Christ · Grand Prairie, TX · Sundays at 10:3...

Does prayer actually change anything, or are you mostly saying words and hoping someone's listening? Jesus taught his followers to pray "your kingdom come, your will be done" in Matthew 6, and in Exodus 32, with a golden calf at the foot of the mountain, Moses prays and God changes his plan. Week three of Teach Us To Pray , with Kale Courtright, finds that line has far less to do wi...

What you believe about God quietly shapes the person you become. It's why Jesus, right after teaching his followers to call God Father in Matthew 6, adds the line most of us rush past, "hallowed be your name." Join us for week two of our series Teach Us To Pray to discover what your life could look like after setting apart time for prayer with the best Father we could ever know. Spe...

You learned a few prayers growing up, but if you're honest, most days it still feels like you're faking it. In Luke 11 and Matthew 6, Jesus' followers ask him to teach them to pray, and he hands them a prayer short enough to say in the grocery store line. It starts with two words, "Our Father," and as Kale Courtright opens the new series Teach Us To Pray , those two words...

Another war, another shooting, another headline about churches closing, and you start wanting to ask God what in the world he's doing. Kicking off CrossPoint's Month of Missions, guest speaker Dan Bouchelle of Missions Resource Network opens John 11, where Jesus is marked for death "in the name of national security," and makes the case that fear makes people stupid. Then he arg...

Three billion people have never heard of Jesus, and you could easily have been one of them. In week two of Asking for a Friend , Kale Courtright traces it back to a mission trip to Kenya and sets it beside John 14, where Jesus says no one comes to the Father except through him. He won't reach for the easy answer, and instead turns the question around by asking why, if Jesus is really that goo...

Is Hell really the way you've been picturing it all these years? Opening a new series called Asking for a Friend, Kale Courtright takes on one of the church's toughest questions through Luke 13's story of a narrow door, and arrives somewhere warmer than you'd expect — "Heaven is not a place you go. It's a person you're with." It's a case for a God who&a...

You don't drink, you don't use, you don't have an addiction — so recovery is for those people, not you, right? Mark Eliff spent a year at Celebrate Recovery as the supportive husband, napping in the car while his wife went to group. On this Celebrate Recovery Sunday he explains why a Christ-centered 12-step program "completely destroyed my life," and why he thinks it shoul...

Ever feel like prayer is just a rote ritual that doesn't quite connect with the daily exhaustion of family life? In this sermon, guest speaker Grady D. King shares how the Lord's Prayer isn't just a decorative wall plaque, but a daily roadmap—or as *The Mandalorian* would put it, "the way" to navigate our real-world struggles and anxiety. Tune in to discover how this ancie...

Even when we feel like we are successfully navigating life, every one of us still has critical blind spots that we simply cannot see on our own. This message looks beyond surface-level "niceness" to show why real, lasting growth requires inviting trusted people into our passenger seat to tell us the honest truth. Discover how building a deep, supportive community isn't about harsh j...

If you had an emergency at 3:00 a.m., who is the first person you would actually call? In a world where we constantly curate our lives to be admired rather than truly known, this message explores why we hide behind "perfect" feeds and how we can build genuine, unfiltered relationships. Discover how overcoming the fear of being "found out" is the exact key to experiencing real l...

This sermon explores how belonging is not just a feeling you find, but a devotion you practice by consistently showing up for others. Drawing from the example of the early church in Acts 2, the message challenges the modern habit of "shopping" for community and explains why true connection requires both proximity and time. You will discover why your calendar reveals your true priorities...

In an age of digital connection, many of us still struggle with a deep sense of loneliness and isolation. Using the powerful imagery of the Berlin Wall, Pastor Kale Courtright explores how we were "made to belong" to God and to one another. Discover why belonging isn't just something you search for , but a community that God is actively building to bring us closer together.

Discover how your personal story has the power to change lives as we explore why certain narratives hold such incredible staying power. In this message, three young interns share the real-life moments that shaped their faith , from finding peace in a gentle breeze during a difficult time to experiencing God's presence in a quiet prayer walk. Join us to be reminded that God is still active in...

Feeling worn out by the constant busyness and heavy burdens of everyday life? Join guest speaker Jeremy Harrison as he explores "The Great Invitation" from Jesus to find deep, soul-level rest that transforms you from the inside out. Discover how creating space for silence and shifting your inner focus can help you trade life’s exhaustion for a "light burden" and a renewed purpo...

Javier Leon explores how God’s plan for the church is not just for "professional" ministers, but for ordinary people to do extraordinary things in their everyday lives. Through the concept of the "priesthood of every believer," he shares how anyone—from students to retirees—can carry God’s presence and kindness into common places like the office or the grocery store. This messa...

Join Milton Jones as he explores the life-changing power of hope —or tumaini —through incredible stories of child sponsorship and his partnership with YouTuber Mr. Beast to bring clean water to Africa. Discover how a 100-year-old prayer for water was finally answered and learn how you can find your own joyful anticipation for the future by becoming a "hope giver" today.

Explore the profound difference between visible freedom and a deeper "spiritual freedom" that can be found even in the middle of life's hardest challenges. Through the concept of "gospel math," we see how surrendering our burdens and giving everything to Jesus actually leads to a life that is truly free and full of purpose. Join us as we discover how the sacrifice of the L...

Ever wonder how to make sense of life’s "pit" moments or a "no" that feels like a major setback? In this message, we explore the conclusion of Joseph’s story in Genesis 50 to see how faith allows us to look back and realize that while others may have intended harm, God was at work reinterpreting those hardships for good . Discover how to recognize God’s constant presence in you...

Have you ever wondered if a broken relationship can truly be repaired after a massive betrayal? In this message, we explore the dramatic moment Joseph comes face-to-face with the brothers who sold him into slavery , discovering that forgiveness is a difficult process rather than a quick fix. Learn why choosing to "bear the cost" of your wounds instead of seeking revenge can lead to a lif...

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a "pit" and wondering if life will ever get back on track? This message explores the story of Joseph, whose dramatic rise from a dungeon to a palace shows that God specializes in comeback stories and second chances even when we feel forgotten. Discover how to maintain your integrity and stay faithful during difficult waiting periods, knowing that your curre...

Sometimes doing the right thing leads to life's darkest "roller coaster" moments, like when Joseph chose integrity only to end up forgotten in a dungeon. This sermon explores how to stay faithful when you feel abandoned and reveals how God is actively working behind the scenes, even when your character is being tested in the dark.

Have you ever felt betrayed or abandoned by the people you were supposed to be able to trust the most? This sermon explores the story of Joseph, a "favorite son" whose dreams led him straight into a pit of family conflict and betrayal. Discover how God is still working " meanwhile " in your darkest seasons to turn even your deepest wounds into a story of redemption.

Discover why following Jesus is not a solo endeavor but a call to live, grow, and face hardships together as a connected community. This sermon explores how we can rejoice, pray, and give thanks in all circumstances by supporting one another through life's ups and downs. Learn how to stop going it alone and find strength in being part of something bigger than yourself.

In a culture where social media metrics often dictate our sense of worth, this sermon explores a more fulfilling path: living a life that truly pleases God. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 4, we discover how a "quiet revolution" of pursuing holiness, loving others like family, and working faithfully leads to a life of genuine impact and freedom. It is an invitation to stop chasing "gol...