Cross Points Podcast

What do you do when life takes an unexpected turn? Are you dressed for the detour God might be calling you into? Pastor Nick unpacks the story of Joshua the high priest in Zechariah 3 and Philip’s spirit led encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8. Through these stories, we’re reminded that we must take off the filthy rags of our past and clothe ourselves in the power of the Holy Spirit. To...

What if the chaos and isolation we feel today aren't just cultural—but spiritual? In this powerful message, Transformed: Community, Pastor Andy reveals how the story of Pentecost in Acts 2 is directly connected to the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11. Where Babel brought confusion and isolation, Pentecost brings clarity and community. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, Jesus reverses the curse—resto...

On this Pentecost Sunday, we’re reminded that worship isn’t just a Sunday habit. It’s a weapon. Worship leads to abundance physically and spiritually. When we praise before the breakthrough, we invite the presence of God to move. We’ll look at the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20 and the early church in Acts 2, and discover how God moves us from scarcity to overflow, from chaos to peace, an...

Worship isn't just for Sunday, it's your anchor for Monday stress, Tuesday chaos, and every battle life throws your way. In this powerful message, Pastor David continues with the Rooted series by exploring what it means to be Rooted in Worship. Through the story of King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20, you'll discover how worship: Roots you in God’s truth, Grounds you in God’s presence,...

What if placing a Bible on someone’s doorstep could change the course of their eternity? This week at Cross Points Church, Pastor David has a powerful message about what it means to be a watchman—a person positioned by God to sound the alarm and share hope. He challenges us to live out the Gospel—not just in word, but in action. Whether you feel like it or not, your obedience to share the good new...

To know God is to make Him known. In this week’s message, The Burden of the Soul, we’re reminded that sharing your faith isn’t optional—it’s the natural outflow of a life transformed by Jesus. Drawing from Jesus’ Great Commission (Matthew 28:19), the bold cry of Isaiah (Isaiah 6:8), and the relentless efforts of four friends in Mark 2, Pastor Cooper Hartwick explores what it truly means to carry a...

In a world full of conflict, pride, and offense—what does it look like to extend grace when people least deserve it? This Mother’s Day, Pastor David looks at the powerful story of Abigail in 1 Samuel 25. While her husband Nabal acted like a fool, Abigail showed courage, wisdom, and grace. She stepped in, took responsibility for what wasn’t hers, and spoke life when death was on the horizon. Her ac...

Grace isn’t just a concept—it’s a pursuit. A relentless, wild, love-soaked movement of God toward the undeserving. In this powerful message, Pastor David shares stories of unimaginable forgiveness, radical adoption, and the scandalous grace of God that leaves the 99 to find the 1. From the El Paso courtroom to the words of Rich Mullins and Brennan Manning, we explore the kind of grace that doesn&#...

Today, we celebrated baptisms, new beginnings, and the powerful reminder that freedom in Jesus is just the starting line—not the finish line. Following Jesus isn’t just a feeling or a moment—it’s a brand new life. Just like God parted the Red Sea for His people, He’s parted the waters of death for you. You've been set free from sin, shame, and death. But now comes the real question: What are you h...

Silent Saturday. A day of confusion, heartbreak, and despair. But Easter Sunday? It starts with a whisper—a name spoken in love. Join as we journey from the silence of Saturday to the sound that split history in two: the sound of resurrection. In this powerful Easter message, Pastor David unpacks the beauty, depth, and promise of Jesus’ resurrection—how it speaks to our deepest fears, quiets our c...

In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Pastor David journeys through three vivid images from Scripture—a donkey, blood, and a pit—to uncover the heart of Jesus as He enters Jerusalem for the final time. Whether you're stuck in comparison, weighed down by shame, or simply hungry for hope—Jesus meets you right where you are. To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointsch...

When money crashes, faith is tested. The recent stock market collapse reminds us vividly: money is a powerful, yet fleeting master. Pastor David explores how our relationship with money reveals who truly reigns in our hearts. Discover powerful insights from the lives of two disciples—Matthew and Judas. Matthew, once trapped by greed, experienced radical freedom when Jesus called him to "Follo...

Today, we explore what it truly means to follow Jesus—embracing both the simplicity and the deep challenge that comes with it. Pastor Cooper guides us through key Scriptures, revealing how Jesus calls us to a radical kind of love that defies human nature. Jesus said in John 10:10, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Di...

What price are you willing to pay for what matters most? Laura Dekker sailed solo around the world at just 16 years old. Facing storms, solitude, and sacrifice, she knew the cost—and chose it anyway. Today, Pastor David explores Luke 14, where Jesus challenges us to consider the true cost of following Him. Following Jesus means counting the cost—fully and honestly. It's radically free yet enormous...

Christianity isn't a spectator sport—it’s a radical call to action. In this message, Pastor David takes a deep dive into understanding that the Kingdom of God demands more than mere spectatorship. It's not about feeling good or simply securing a spot in heaven; it's about dying to self and living fully surrendered to Christ. Together we'll unpack how true Christianity is a radical commitment to Ch...

Where is the good life truly found? The world tells us it’s in wealth, power, success, and popularity. But in one of His most famous teachings—the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12—Jesus offers a radically different vision. In this message, guest speaker, Pastor Nika Spaulding, explores how Jesus’ words challenge our world’s values and invite us to live differently—embracing humility, justice, mercy, a...

Are you ready to discover the Kingdom of God in a way you never have before? In this powerful message, Pastor David unpacks the biblical foundation of Christianity—how we are both sacred and sinful, how God’s covenant was always part of the plan, and how Jesus’ incarnation changes everything. This week, we dive deep into what it means to live in the tension between the present brokenness of the wo...

In this week’s sermon, Pastor David continues our theme of being Rooted in God’s truth and discover how everything changed the moment humanity chose to listen to a whisper in the Garden. We see how sin shattered the perfect “shalom” God designed for us—fracturing our relationships with Him, with each other, and even with ourselves. Yet, from Genesis to the prophets, God has been working behind the...

In this powerful message, Pastor Roberto explores Jesus’ authority—over your life, your destiny, your struggles, and even the unseen battles you face. Through His baptism, ministry, and sacrifice, Jesus demonstrated what it means to live in complete obedience, to walk in divine power, and to offer freedom to those bound by oppression. No matter where you are in your faith journey, this message is...

What does it mean that Jesus became flesh? Why did God Himself have to come as a human? In today’s message from our Rooted series, Pastor David explores the profound mystery of the Incarnation – God’s ultimate act of love and redemption. The Incarnation isn’t just a historical event—it’s the foundation of our hope and the invitation to awe-inspiring transformation. Jesus, Emmanuel, came to be with...

Sin has real consequences—destruction, separation from God, and brokenness in our world. From the very beginning, humanity has struggled with sin, and the Bible is filled with moments that reveal both the depth of our depravity and God’s relentless pursuit of us. In this message, Pastor David examines three pivotal scenes in the Old Testament—Cain and Abel, Abraham’s covenant, and Moses and the La...

In this sermon, Pastor David continues our exploration of God's divine nature and humanity's condition. Two weeks ago, we marveled at how God is both personal and powerful. Last week, we reflected on the sacredness of humanity, created in the image of God, with inherent worth and value. Today, we confront a hard truth: humanity is also deeply sinful. What is sin? How does it affect every part of o...

Join Pastor David as we dive deep into Colossians 2:6-15 and explore what it means to truly be "Rooted" in Christ. This week's message focuses on humanity's dual nature: both sacred and sinful. Drawing inspiration from John Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion, we use both the "telescope" to marvel at God's immense power and the "microscope" t...

In 2025, we're diving deep into the heart of Christianity with our new series, Rooted. Inspired by conversations with those seeking to know God more and others grappling with misconceptions of faith, this series will systematically explore what it means to walk out the Christian life. From understanding the unchanging character of God to discovering how His truth transforms our lives, this journey...

Pastor David unpacks the meaning of “Hallelujah,” which literally means “Praise the Lord,” and explores three powerful ways to incorporate praise into our daily lives: Commanding Praise—choosing to praise God even in the midst of hardship; Corporate Praise—joining with others to exalt His name together; and Conquering Praise—declaring victory over spiritual battles through worship. Through praise,...