Cross Church Winnipeg Sermon Podcast

Being a good wife does not come easy to women any more than being a good husband comes easy to men. Our sinful, selfish nature needs training and instruction. We are called to imitate Christ in all things; this is what it means to deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Jesus. With this in mind, Paul tells us, 21 And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 For wives,...

Being a good husband does not come easy to men. Our sinful, selfish nature needs training and instruction. We are called to imitate Christ in all things; this is what it means to deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Jesus. With this in mind, Paul tells us, "And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and...

Let’s be blunt, the Apostle Paul could not have done his great work without the generosity of Christians. He closes this letter with these words: Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty. As you know, you Philippians were the only ones who gave me financial help when I first brought you the Gospel and then traveled on from Macedonia. No other church did this. Even when...

Paul shares his secret of contentment, regardless of circumstances. He says, "How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the sec...

Practical Christianity is not complicated. It just means that we must be united with Christ in our attitude and in the way we think. Paul says, Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all...

Paul addresses a feud between two women in the Philippian Church. He calls on the whole church to assist in bringing peace so that the advancement of the Gospel is unhindered. He says, Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. 2 Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, be...

When life is easy and good, it’s easy to forget that this world is not our home. Paul reminds the church for the second time in this letter, that our citizenship is not in this world. He says, Dear brothers and sisters, pattern your lives after mine, and learn from those who follow our example. For I have told you often before, and I say it again with tears in my eyes, that there are many whose co...

Paul wants us to understand that this world has nothing to offer us; that what must occupy our desires and pursuits is the Kingdom of God. But it means that we must forget the past and keep our eyes on Jesus. He says, I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first posses...

Paul reminds us that all that matters in this life is that we know Christ and the mighty power of the resurrection at work in us. He says, I once thought these things were valuable, but now I consider them worthless because of what Christ has done. Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else,...

Paul teaches us what matters most, and it’s not our achievements or privilege. Paul says, Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. Watch out for those dogs, those people who do evil, those mutilators who say you must be circumcised to be saved. For we who worship by the Spirit of God are...

Paul holds up Timothy and Epaphroditus as examples of dependable servants of God. Timothy is an example for us of what it means to be a Christian of great worth. Paul says, I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. For they all seek their own interests, not those o...

Paul teaches us how to be bright shining lights for the glory of Christ. He says, Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless...

Paul teaches us what it means to have the mind of Christ, *So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let...

Two times in this letter to the Philippians, Paul reminds them that this world is not our home. He says, Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, whi...

Paul teaches us how to live a Spirit-controlled life. He says, *Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me to...

The Apostle Paul is single-minded in his ambition: he wants the Gospel proclaimed to everyone, everywhere. He sees that everything in his life serves this great purpose. He says, 12 And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Gospel. 13 For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains beca...

Paul gives us insights into what is most important for the believer. In fact, he shares with us his prayer for all believers: *I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. May you always be filled w...

The work of God is tough. Really tough! Evangelizing, preaching and teaching the Gospel is a direct assault on Satan and his kingdom of darkness. It is spiritual warfare, and again, it’s really tough work. No wonder Paul says, I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first d...

In 61 AD, the Apostle Paul wrote to the Christians in Philippi, wishing them grace and peace from God. These Christians brought Paul great joy. He says, “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all, making my prayer with joy.” These believers are called his, “joy and crown.” For the next four months we are going through the book of Philippians, verse by...

About Today’s sermon: Stewardship - Part 5: Stewardship of Talent Special Guest Speaker Pastor Chris Zielke Peter understood the Church just about better than anyone else. After all, it was to Peter that Jesus revealed His plan to build the Church. When He asked, “Who do people say that I am,” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed ar...

Money plays a key role in all our lives. There is not a day that goes by that we don’t deal with money! The world view on money is far different than the Biblical view. We will be exploring Biblical principles in personal finances, covering “how to save money”, “how to reduce and get out of debt”, and “planning for retirement”. We also look into and assist in preparing Wills and Power of Attorney...

This Week's Message: Stewardship - Part 3: Stewardship of Treasure Special Guest Speaker: Dennis Wiebe (an elder at Cross Church) Jesus said, Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back. Too many believe that in essence, t...

Today's Speaker: Barry Maurer Today's Message: STEWARDSHIP: Week 2 - Stewardship of Time Christians are not owners, we are stewards. Our time is not our own. The time that the Lord gives us while we live on this earth, is a gift. The scriptures are abundantly clear, we are called to be wise in the way that we live. The Apostle Paul says to the Christians in Ephesus, Look carefully then h...

We are stewards. Christians are not owners. If you are true follower of Jesus Christ, then Jesus describes you as a steward. But what is a steward? The dictionary says it is “a person who manages another's property or financial affairs; one who administers anything as the agent of another or others.” In Jesus’ parables He describes the stewards who share in their Master’s happiness and the la...

All the Rabbis and Teachers of the Law knew where the Messiah was to be born. Micah 5:2 and 2 Samuel 5:2 make it clear that Bethlehem would be the birthplace of the King of the Universe: “And you, O Bethlehem in the land of Judah, are not least among the ruling cities of Judah, […]