Cross and Crown Sermon Audio

What if the secret to joy isn't escaping life's repetitiveness, but embracing it? This exploration of Ecclesiastes turns our understanding of vanity upside down. We discover that Solomon isn't preaching nihilistic meaninglessness—he's offering profound optimism. Vanity in Ecclesiastes describes the inscrutable repetitiveness of life under the sun. When we grasp that God sovereignly orchestrates ev...

In the final sermon on our series through the book of Jonah, we discover that self-pity can become a prison that shrinks our world until we become the center of our own universe. The passage exposes how we can hold orthodox theology while harboring a hostile heart toward God's mercy reaching others. God's use of the plant, the worm, and the scorching wind weren't random acts of cruelty—they were s...

We find ourselves in the climactic moment of Jonah's story, where the prophet's true motivations are finally laid bare. This isn't just about a reluctant missionary or a man afraid of dangerous Ninevites. It's about something far more profound and uncomfortably relatable: Jonah was angry that God showed mercy to his enemies. He knew God's character all along—gracious, merciful, slow to anger, abou...

When the prophet delivers God's stark warning to Nineveh—a violent, cruel empire—something extraordinary occurs: the entire city believes God's message on day one. From the greatest to the least, including the king himself, they respond with immediate humility, fasting, and sackcloth. This isn't just individual contrition; it's coordinated, citywide accountability before God. The king steps down f...

In Jonah 3 we witness a prophet who once ran from God now walking boldly into the heart of a violent empire, armed only with an eight-word message of judgment. What changed? The passage shows us that divine affliction mixed with mercy creates humble, teachable servants ready to obey. God's grace doesn't pamper us—it prepares us. When we receive restoration, we're not set on the sidelines but re-en...

This powerful exploration of Jonah chapter 1 confronts us with a startling reality: we can know all the right things about God while simultaneously running from His call on our lives.

This exploration of Jonah chapter 1 confronts us with a startling reality: delayed obedience is simply disguised rebellion. What makes this story so compelling is that Jonah wasn't confused about God's will; he understood it perfectly. He knew God was gracious and merciful, and that's precisely why he fled. He didn't want Nineveh to receive mercy. This challenges us profoundly: How often do we neg...

What does it truly mean to live under the authority of a king? In our modern world, we pride ourselves on independence and self-rule, yet deep within us lies an instinctive need for true authority. This exploration of Psalm 47 invites us into a profound reality: God reigns as the Most High, the unshakeable King whose throne has stood from eternity past into eternity future. But here's where it get...

Pastor Brad explores the often overlooked attribute of God as a Warrior. Drawing from Exodus 15 and the Song of Moses, he highlights how God's warrior nature is integral to understanding His justice, strength, and deliverance. We are reminded that while God is loving and gracious, He also defends His name and His people with might and power. The sermon challenges us to recognize that the spiritual...