Cross Community Church

As we step into a new year, Jesus gives us a simple but challenging call: pray without losing heart until He comes again. In Luke 18:1–8, Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow to encourage weary believers who are tempted to give up when prayers seem unanswered. Living between Christ’s first and second coming, we are reminded that prayer is not optional—it is how God sustains our faith in...

Where do you look for hope when life feels broken and weary? In this Advent Week 4 message, we turn to Galatians 4:4–5 to discover that true hope is not wishful thinking, but a confident assurance rooted in God’s promises. As we close our Advent series, we see how God sent His Son at the perfect time to redeem us from sin and adopt us into His family. This sermon explores the timing of hope , the...

In this Advent message, Pastor Kole walks through the angel’s announcement in Luke 2:10–11 and shows why Jesus alone brings good news of great joy . While happiness rises and falls with circumstances, biblical joy is rooted in the unchanging character of God and the person of Jesus Christ. By unpacking the three titles given to Jesus— Savior, Christ, and Lord —this sermon reveals why the birth of...

This week at Cross Community Church, Pastor Brian teaches from the familiar yet powerful verse John 3:16, reminding us that God’s love is far more than a simple statement — it is universal, sacrificial, and eternal. We learn that God’s love reaches every person, meeting us right where we are and inviting us into the victory found in Christ. His love is proven through the ultimate sacrifice of givi...

This week marks the final message in our Generations series through Titus 2:2–8. In this concluding sermon, Pastor Kole turns to Paul’s instruction for young men in Titus 2:6–8, showing how the gospel transforms the way the next generation of believers lives, leads, and grows. Pastor Kole unpacks three marks of a godly young man: self-control , setting a Christlike example , and rightly handling a...

In this episode, Pastor Kole walks us through Titus 2 explaining God's design for young women.

In this message, Pastor Kole continues the “Generations” series by exploring Titus 2:3 and God’s calling for mature women in the church. Scripture shows that maturity in Christ is marked by reverence in behavior and a heart devoted to discipling others. Through practical teaching and biblical insight, Pastor Kole unpacks what it means to live a life that reflects the gospel — avoiding gossip and w...

In this message from our Generations series, Pastor Kole unpacks God’s calling for mature men from Titus 2:2. Scripture paints a powerful picture of what spiritual maturity looks like — men who are sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and steadfastness. This sermon reminds us that Christianity is not a spectator sport — every believer, young and old, has a role in Go...

In this message, Pastor Kole walks us through the moment Jesus calms the storm — a powerful reminder that we don’t have to be afraid because Jesus is Lord and He is with us. Through the disciples’ fear and Jesus’ response, we see the character of Christ revealed: His authority over creation, His humanity that understands our weakness, and His presence that brings peace. When storms rise in our liv...

This Sunday, we heard a message from our Lead Pastor, Scott Yirka, who joined us from our Hibernia location. Pastor Scott guided us through Matthew 6:25–34 with a powerful message titled “Anxiety in Our Life.” He reminded us that we have a Father who cares, a purpose that matters, and a future where God is. Through this passage, we were encouraged to trust in God’s faithful provision, live with ki...

In this message from Luke 12:13–21, Pastor Kole unpacks Jesus’ parable of the rich fool and reminds us that life is more than possessions . While the world teaches us to chase wealth and security through material things, Jesus calls us to guard our hearts from greed and find true contentment in Him. Through three key movements—the problem, the principle, and the parable—this sermon exposes how gre...

In this episode, we conclude our series on the Holy Spirit by looking at one of His greatest works in the church—unity. From Ephesians 4:1–6, we explore how God calls His people from every background into one body and how we are called to live in a way that reflects that unity. Pastor Kole unpacks how unity is kept through our calling, our conduct, and our confession, showing that true fellowship...

On Sunday, Pastor Kole encouraged everyone to send in their questions about spiritual gifts. One question that came in was this: What is the difference between prophecy and prompting? Tune in to hear how prophecy functioned in the early church, how it differs from prompting, and why understanding the distinction matters for our walk with Christ. If you have any questions on this topic or spiritual...

What role did the miraculous gifts of healing, prophecy, and tongues play in the early church? In this sermon from 1 Corinthians 12:8–10, 28–30 , Pastor Kole Thomas shows how these sign gifts served as God’s way of confirming the gospel message and laying a firm foundation for the New Testament church. Today, we’re called to build on that foundation by faithfully using the gifts God has given us t...

In this message from our Knowing the Spirit series, we continue exploring the gifts of the Holy Spirit in 1 Corinthians 12:8–10, 28–30 . Every believer has been given a unique gift for the purpose of building up the church and glorifying God. Too often, comparison and confusion cause us to miss the joy of serving where God has placed us. In this sermon, we define several of the spiritual gifts—suc...

In this message from our Knowing the Spirit series, we dive into 1 Corinthians 12:1–7, 11 to explore the reality of spiritual gifts. Pastor Kole unpacks what these gifts are, where they come from, and their purpose in the life of the church. Spiritual gifts are not earned or chosen—they are graciously given by the Holy Spirit for the building up of the body of Christ. No part of the body is more i...

This week in our Knowing the Spirit series, we dive into John 4:23–24 to answer the question: What is Spirit-Filled Worship? Too often, worship is misunderstood or reduced to an hour of singing on Sundays, but Jesus shows us that true worship is deeper, it’s a heart fully surrendered to God. In this message, we look at Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well and discover that Spirit-...

This Sunday, we take a pause from our Holy Spirit series to hear a message from Elder Pastor Brian Phillips. Walking through Matthew 6:9-15, Pastor Brian unpacks the Lord's Prayer and shows how it guides us to pray in three directions: UPWARD to God, INWARD for our daily needs, and OUTWARD in our relationships. Matthew 6:9-15 UPWARD: (9-10) "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Yo...

In this week’s message from Ephesians 5:18–21, we continue our series Knowing the Spirit by asking an essential question: What is the filling of the Holy Spirit? Discover the difference between simply possessing the Spirit and living under His influence. You’ll learn how the filling of the Spirit is commanded, continual, and conditional, and how it transforms everyday Christian life into one marke...

In this week’s message, we explore the powerful truth that the Holy Spirit is actively changing believers to be more like Jesus. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, 1 Thessalonians 4:7–8, and Ephesians 1:13–14, we see how the Spirit works in three life-changing ways—by saving us, sanctifying us, and securing us. You’ll be encouraged to rest in the Spirit’s work of applying Christ’s righteousness to...

In this episode, we kick off our new series Knowing the Spirit by asking one of the most essential questions in the Christian life: Who is the Holy Spirit? Far too often misunderstood, misrepresented, or even neglected, the Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity—fully God, fully personal, and deeply relational. You’ll discover the biblical evidence that the Holy Spirit is God, the signific...

In this episode, we examine the bold command found in 1 John 2:15–17—Do not love the world. The Apostle John urges believers to examine their affections and loyalty, drawing a sharp contrast between love for the Father and love for the world. You’ll discover why these two loves are incompatible, how the desires of the flesh and the pride of life are not from God, and why a Christian’s hope must no...

In this week’s episode, Cross Community Elder Pastor Brian Phillips unpacks Romans 1:16–17, breaking down the Gospel Proclamation, Gospel Power, and Gospel Promise. Tune in for a clear and compelling message about the power of Christ and the unshakable truth of His promise.

In this week’s episode, guest speaker Pastor Ben Rowell walks us through the story of David and Goliath. Tune in to discover how God equips us to face life’s giants with boldness and faith.

In this week’s episode, guest speaker Pastor Daniel Rega walks us through Psalm 78:1–8 and challenges parents to be intentional about passing down their faith to the next generation. The home is the primary place where faith is formed, and parents are called to teach their children who God is, what He has done, and what He has said. Pastor Daniel reminds us that listening carefully to God’s Word a...