Crossgate Church Podcasts

“Gratitude” Luke 17:11-19   A Savior’s Grace and A Leper’s Gratitude . . . He was thankful because he once stood at a distance, but now was able to fall at Jesus’ feet. We have much to be thankful for because we once stood at a distance, but through Christ we are brought near.   He was thankful because he once was condemned, but now grace has been shown to him. We have much to be thankful for beca...

This Is My Story” Acts 17:16-34   Why Tell My Story . . . ?   Because everyone matters to God. Is your heart broken over the lostness of those around you? When the lostness of people affects me personally, it moves me to action. “So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there.”  (Acts 17:17)   What part of...

“This Is My Story” Acts 22:1-21; Acts 13:13-51   Telling Your Story . . .   Know your story. Write it down so that you are able to articulate My life before (v.3-5) Me encounter with Christ. (v.6-11) My life as a follower of Christ. (v. 12-21) Share it with someone you trust.   Pray for God to open your eyes to see the opportunity to share your story. People who are seeking, and asking questions....

“This Is My Story – Part II” Acts 8:26-40   Philip was in a position where he was able to hear God speak. “And an angel of the Lord said to Philip . . .” (v.26) “And the Spirit said to Philip . . .” (v.29)   Implication:  I need to position myself so I can hear God speak clearly.   Philip surrendered in obedience to the leading of God’s Spirit. “Rise and go toward the south, to the road that goes...

MATT 9:35-38   As we stand before the Lord the conversation may go something like this. “What did you do to share My gospel with the world?”   OUR EYES MUST SEE (v 36)   Jesus saw the multitudes! “Seeing the people” Jesus saw their needs:  “distressed and downcast” Pain : Sick (Mat14:14); Blind (Jn9:1-41); Demon (Mk9:25). Sorrow : Lk7:13 widow at Nain whose son had died. Hunger :  Matt 15:32 feedi...

“This Is My Story - Part I" John 9:1-41   As a follower of Christ you have a ______________ to tell.   Every story has a _______________ theme. (John 9:1-2) We are all ____________ people in need of a _________________. The blind man was born blind. We are born __________________ blind. The blind man was a beggar and in great need. We are ____________ and in great ____________ of that which we can...

Why Marriage Ministry?     1) To _________ or ______________ the _________ message to marriages through the making of ______________.       Eph. 5:25   2) To produce a ______________ effect on our __________ and ___________ ministries as families are only as __________ as marriages. Prov. 14:26   3) A couple who may ________ walk through the front doors of our church may be __________ to Crossgate...

Join with us as Pastor Shawn discusses what God has done over the past year and some of the exciting opportunities and changes that God will be revealing and accomplishing over the next twelve months! 

We invite you to join us for our 2nd Spiritual Renewal service featuring guest speaker, Bill Elliff. Bill's teaching tonight is on our need for personal revival, letting God have His way in all facets of our lives. 

Join us as we welcome guest speaker, Bill Elliff as we begin our special "Spiritual Renewal" services (September 20th - 22nd). We invite you to listen as God leads us to prepare and change our hearts as we seek His will. 

This is a rebroadcast of the teaching, "The King and His Bride" from Pastor Shawn's series, "The Final Countdown" - This service was originally broadcast on August 7th, 2011. 

“What In the World - The Advance of the Gospel” Acts 4:1-31; 5:17-42; Philippians 1:12-14   From the Table to the World . . . “For as often as you eat this bread, and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.”  1 Corinthians 11:26   ·          When we come to the table we remember His sacrifice for our sin .    ·          My reflective remembrance should lead to me to unashamed...

2 Timothy 3:10-17;   According to Scripture, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted . (2 Timothy 3:12; John 15:18-19; John 16:1-4; John 17:14; Luke 21:12; John 15:20     ·          Evil people will increase.  These are the wicked . (2 Timothy 3:2-4) ·          Imposters will increase.  These are the pretenders . (2 Timothy 3:5-8) “ . . . having the appearance of god...

“What In The World:  The Judgment of God” Romans 1:18-32   And God Gave Them Up . . . Scripture tells us God brings judgment upon a people who defy Him in disobedience . o    God gave them up to the lusts of their hearts. (Romans 1:24) o    God gave them up to dishonorable passions. (Romans 1:26) o    God gave them up to a debased mind.  (Romans 1:28)   Scripture tells us God will execute final ju...

“What in the World?:  A World Gone Mad” 1 Chronicles 12:32; 2 Timothy 3:1-9, 12-13   “ . . . the men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do . . .” 1 Chronicles 12:32   ·          How I view the world is critical to understanding what is going on in the world.  o    Another way of saying that is my position affects my perspective , and perspective shapes understanding...

Colossians 1:15-20, 24-29 We tend to find our identity in…   1. ________________  (____________)     Gospel Antidote:  We don’t have to find our identity in  __________  because Christ declared  _______________   We tend to find our identity in…   2. ________________  (____________)     Gospel Antidote:  We don’t have to find our identity in  ____________  because in Christ  ______________________...

“Amplify: Good Isn’t Good Enough” Mark 10:17-31   Our Goodness is Never Enough . . .   Jesus is asked the most important question:  “ What must I do to be saved?” (v.17)   I must realize that I am a sinner . ·          In other words, my goodness isn’t good enough .  (Psalm 14:3) o    My goodness cannot save me. o    My knowledge of God’s word cannot save me. o    My religiosity cannot save me. “T...

“Amplify:  Glorious” Mark 9:1-13   God and Mountaintops . . .   God chose to reveal Jesus as God in the flesh . “And He was transfigured before them, and His clothes became radiant, intensely white, as no one on earth could bleach them.” (Mark 9:2-3; John 1:14; Colossians 1:15-20; 2:9)   God demonstrated that Jesus is the Messiah and the fulfillment of the Law and Prophets , and God’s final and co...

Pastor Shawn continues his series in Mark 8:27 - 9:1 with the question that Jesus asked his disciples,  “Who do people say I am?”  They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” “But what about you?”  he asked.  “Who do you say I am?”  Peter answered, “You are the Messiah . . .” " . . . Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples a...

“Amplify:  A Matter of the Heart” Mark 7:1-23   Heart Issues . . .   The sin in our heart, not the stuff on our hands, is what defiles us and separates us from a holy God . (vv. 1-4, 14-16, 20-23) ·          It’s not about our hands , but our hearts . o    As a true follower of Christ, our hands (what we do) will become conformed to the transforming work of the gospel in our heart .   The most sin...