Cross of Grace Church Sermons

In the sermon "The Good Gift of God's Multigenerational Church," Jon Vogan emphasizes the importance of passing down God's truth across generations within the church. The sermon encourages engagement between different age groups, sharing wisdom, and living transformed by the gospel. He underscored the multigenerational church's significance, the various generations' roles, and the need for consist...

Pastor Ricky Alcantar's sermon focuses on Christians being ambassadors for Christ. Paul's example in Acts 28:30-31 inspires the idea of representing Christ and His kingdom boldly, despite opposition. Pastor Ricky highlights the tensions and responsibilities that come with being an ambassador, urging believers to let this calling guide all aspects of their lives.

This stand-alone sermon highlights Jesus Christ as the ultimate revelation of God, emphasizing His roles as prophet, king, and priest. Through the first few verses of Hebrews, the sermon explores the supremacy of Jesus and His centrality in understanding history and life. Pastor Ricky stresses the need for believers to prioritize their identity in Christ over worldly affiliations and to find rest...

Pastor Alec shares a final message on 1 Corinthians, emphasizing that all believers are called to full-time ministry. He highlights the uniqueness of each person's ministry and the sacrificial nature it entails. The sermon stresses the central role of love in ministry, drawing inspiration from 1 Corinthians 13. Ultimately, the congregation is urged to identify their mission field, live sacrificial...

Pastor Ricky Alcantar's sermon examines the central importance of resurrection in the Christian faith from 1 Corinthians 15:35-58. Drawing from the Latin phrase "Memento mori, memento resurrexit, memento vivere" translating to "Remember, you will die, remember, you will rise again, remember to live," Pastor Ricky emphasizes the intertwining inevitably of death, resurrection, and the essence of liv...

The sermon emphasizes the hope and power of Christ's resurrection and its significance in the congregation's faith. By focusing on 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, he highlights the necessity of Christ's resurrection for their belief and reassures them of its reality. It concludes with a reminder of the promise of eternal life through Jesus' victory over death.

This Father's Day sermon explores biblical manhood through the examples of Adam and Jesus, emphasizing principles like rejecting passivity and leading courageously. The crisis of manhood in society is discussed, attributing it to a misunderstanding of manhood. The sermon contrasts the failures of Adam with the successes of Jesus as the ultimate example of biblical manhood. Overall, the sermon chal...

Pastor Ricky Alcantar stresses the importance and transformative nature of Jesus' resurrection, based on 1 Corinthians 15. The gospel's ongoing relevance is emphasized, supported by historical and eyewitness evidence. Belief in the resurrection is portrayed as a life-altering force that should shape our every decision and perspective.

The sermon focuses on the Corinthians disregarding God's order for the church, urging a humble perspective and living submitted lives. Paul addresses the disorder in the Corinthian church in 1 Corinthians 14 and two destructive mindsets: a self-centered approach to church meetings and a disregard for any authority beyond themselves. Paul urges submission to God's authority for unified church gathe...

The sermon "To Build or Not to Build? That is the Question" focuses on unity and proper use of spiritual gifts in the Corinthian church from 1 Corinthians 14. Love is highlighted as the key ingredient behind the exercises of these gifts, emphasizing building up the church. The sermon encourages believers to pursue love, desire spiritual gifts, and build up the church by promoting unity and rejecti...

Pastor Ricky Alcantar's sermon delves into the empowering force of the Holy Spirit for believers' service to God. Beginning with Pentecost, he demonstrates the Spirit's role in commissioning believers to spread the gospel, referencing Paul's ministry as a prime example. The sermon conveys that the same Spirit that worked through historical figures alongside Jesus is available to all believers toda...

Pastor Ricky Alcantar's sermon explores the Holy Spirit's work in believers' lives, emphasizing the importance of understanding and using spiritual gifts for Christ. The sermon addresses common questions and controversies related to spiritual gifts. The pastor discusses specific gifts like prophecy, tongues, and healing, encouraging the congregation to discover and utilize their gifts for the glor...

Pastor Ricky Alcantar's sermon focuses on carrying the fire of the Spirit, emphasizing the importance of experiencing God's presence and the process of sanctification. He discusses living as the light of the world and being witnesses for Christ. The sermon encourages a deeper relationship with God and allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us.

The sermon, by Pastor Ricky Alcantar, explores the vital role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian faith. Using Acts 2:16-21 as a baseline, he emphasizes that Christianity is a supernatural religion only lived in the power of the Holy Spirit. The sermon gives the account of Blaise Pascal, a renowned scientist who had a transformative encounter with God, to highlight the personal and dynamic experie...

Alec Shoffeitt delves into 1 Corinthians 13, stressing the vital role of love in Christian life. He unveils the characteristics of biblical love, emphasizing that it is the essential element that gives meaning to spiritual gifts. Alec uses examples to illustrate the impact of love, urging believers to exhibit patience, kindness, and forgiveness. The sermon concludes by highlighting the enduring na...

Pastor Ricky Alcantar discusses the importance of unity in the church, highlighting the need for every member to play a vital role. Using the analogy of the human body, he stresses the interconnectedness of believers in Christ. He warns against consumerist attitudes in church life and urges a shift towards collective service and care for one another. Ultimately, he emphasizes that the church exist...

Pastor Ricky Alcantar's sermon "Ever Faithful Ever Sure" emphasizes God's steadfast love as shown in Psalm 136. The sermon explores God's nature, salvation, and provision, highlighting His unwavering love and faithfulness throughout history. Believers are encouraged to hold onto the thread of God's love through gratitude, even in challenging times, knowing that He will always rescue and sustain th...

Pastor Ricky addresses division in the church, emphasizing unity through the Lord's Supper and considering the church as "us" rather than "me" or "them." He highlights the importance of all believers coming together as one body through shared identity in Jesus. The sermon calls for reconciliation, humility, and prioritizing the well-being of the church community.