Crossgate Church Podcasts

James 5:7-11   “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted . . .”                                                                                                               2 Timothy 3:12   “Remember the word that I said to you:  ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’  If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you.”  John 15:20a   James 5:7-11   Tr...

James 4:1-12   Who is James talking to? . . .   ·          Those whose faith is genuine . ·          Those whose faith is fake .   What is James saying? . . .   When I pursue the things of this world by making them the object of my affection , conflict is inevitable. “Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God?  Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes him...

James 3:1-12 Get A Grip . . .   To get a grip on your tongue , you’ve got to gauge your heart .    The overflow of your heart is always consistent with and indicative of the spiritual condition of your heart.   Illus.:  Matthew 12:33-37 Your mouth will overflow with what is settling in your heart.   A Word of Caution . . .   ·          Don’t let circumstances dictate the content or direct the cour...

Another in Pastor Shawn's series titled, "The Gift". Pastor Shawn reminds us of the gift of Jesus Christ who laid down all that He was to become flesh and the sacrifice that enables us to have eternal life. What does God want from us in return? What kind of gift can we give God? Check out this podcast for the answers to these and other questions. 

The Gift - Compassion Micah 7:18-20   When I am for God’s glory and the Gospel compassion is my response to a world in need .    Jesus As Our Example . . .   “When He (Jesus) went ashore He saw a great crowd, and He had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd.  And He began to teach them many things.”  Mark 6:34   “When He went ashore He saw a great crowd, and He had co...

James 4:13-16 The Gift of Time . . .          Time is not something you can make more of, earn or buy ; it is a gift from God . ·          You can take it for granted . o    Waste your life ·          You can use it for God’s glory . o    Change the world   Time is brief in this life so you must make the most of time.  “So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12...

James 2:14-26 Two Key Questions that James asks . . .    “What good is faith without works ?” “Can that faith save him?”   Implication:  Workless faith is worthless faith.  In other words, it gives evidence that your faith is dead .   The Truth About Faith . . .   •         Intellectual faith doesn’t save you.  •         Emotional faith doesn’t save you. •         Saving (real) faith is what saves...

Christians must make the transition from knowing and doing the will of God as individuals to knowing and doing the will of God within a corporate body of believers. Today we are proud to have special guest speakers Don Gibson and Bob Payne to help us understand this principle of God's Kingdom as well as prepare us for our Experiencing God Together weekend coming up in February 2013. This weekend w...

Pastor Shawn continues his series, Real Life: A Study of the Book of James, and this week the subject is Real Mercy. This week's message is from James, chapter 2, verses 1-13. 2  My brothers, [ a ]   show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ,  the Lord of glory.   2  For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothi...

Pastor Shawn shares from the Bible the importance of voting with prayerful and obedient hearts so that the Kingdom of God is advanced here on earth through our decisions and actions. Join us as Pastor Shawn also compares the positions of both of the presidential canidates on Biblical issues of great importance to our nation. Running time: 49:49 (128K)

Guest Speaker, Dr. Richard Ross talking about the importance of parents in mentoring and discipling their children for Jesus Christ. 

First Steps : The First Steps Milestone helps parents understand their role as the primary faith  trainer in their home.  Transform :  The Transform Milestone celebrates a person who places his or her faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins leading to salvation.   The Jump:   The Jump Milestone is designed to help equip parents to go through the transition into adolescence smoothly while...

In this teaching service, Pastor Shawn Barnard, Worship Pastor Rob Young and Student Pastor Joel Owen discuss the different seasons of life and what God's Word teaches about not just surviving but thriving in each season of life that we are in.  There are no sermon notes for this service. 

Really it was God’s plan! Gen 2:18, Gen 2:22-25 So that married couples might…   1)       Reproduce the image of God . Gen 1:26-28   2)       Illustrate Christ and the church . Ephesians 5:32, Ephesians 5:22-33, Rev 19:7, Rev 21:9   3)       Be complete in Christ. Ephesians 5:22-33, 1 Peter 3:1-9   Resources you might find helpful:   Books: Love & Respect by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs Moments with You...

On this podcast Pastor Shawn brings us the annual state of the church service. Pastor shares with us the message that God has placed on his heart to encourage, correct and teach the members of Crossgate Church. We encourage you to listen to this podcast and discover the message that God wants to communicate to all of us to help advance His Kingdom here on earth. 

J ames 1:19-25 A Practical Truth About Real Life . . . The real wisdom that you need to navigate the trials and temptations of this real life is found in receiving and practicing the truth of God’s Word.   The reading of God’s Word is not enough; it must be received .  (Matthew 13:1-9)   Receiving the Word  . . .   1.  Be quick to hear the word of truth. (James 1:19) ·          “quick to hear”—lit...

J ames 1:16-27   The Point James is Making . . . ·          Don’t talk about what you believe; live out what you say you believe.   Truth Statement:  To talk about religion but not live out genuine faith is worthless .  (James 1:26)   We may have become so inoculated by our religiosity that we have become desensitized or numb to the truth regarding our heart.    A Practical Truth About Real Life ....

J ames 1:13-18   Practical Truths About Real Life . . .   1.       Real life is full of temptations . “Let no one say when he is tempted . . .” (James 1:13a) “But each one is tempted . .”  (James 1:14a)   ·          Temptations inevitably happen.   2.       Temptations are not of God .  “Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with evil, and He him...

James 1:1-8   From: ·          James, the brother of Jesus , wrote this letter (epistle). (James 1:1) o    Leader of the church in Jerusalem o    Martyred in A.D. 62 o    Wrote this letter in A.D. mid 40’s. To:  ·          This letter was written to the Jewish Christians scattered beyond Jerusalem .  (James 1:1) o    Old Testament Dispersion:  Captivity and Exile o    New Testament Dispersion:  Pe...

“Real Life - Part I”                                                       August 26th, 2012 J ames 1:1-8   From: ·          James, the brother of Jesus , wrote this letter (epistle). (James 1:1) o    Leader of the church in Jerusalem o    Martyred in A.D. 62 o    Wrote this letter in A.D. mid 40’s. To:  ·          This letter was written to the Jewish Christians scattered beyond Jerusalem.  (Jame...

What a Disciple-Maker Looks Like Acts 16:1-5; 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Six Truths about Disciple-Making . . .   1.       It is our commission as followers of Christ. “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.  And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age....

What A Disciple Looks Like, pt. 3  When I surrender my life to Christ . . .   1.  The Spirit resides in me. 2.       My heart is changed. 3.       My life is changed. ·          Character ·          Attitude ·          Actions 4.       My perspective is changed. (Colossians 3:1-4) ·          What I desire and seek after is different. o    The rule and reign of Christ become my priorities. (Matthew...

When I Surrender My Life to Christ . . .   1.  The Holy Spirit takes residence in my life. (John 15:15-17) ·          He gives life .  (Romans 8:10-11) ·          He guides me into all the truth . (John 16:13)   2.  I experience a changed heart . “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”  (2 Corinthians 5:17)   “He has delivered u...

What a Disciple Looks Like - Part I Matthew 4:18-22; Luke 9:57-62     Three Truths About a Disciple . . .   1.  A disciple is one who responds to the call of Christ on his/her life. (Matthew 5:19-20) ·          Initiated by God’s grace . o    He calls, I respond .  “Discipleship is not an offer that man makes to Christ.” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship )   2.  A disciple is one who,...

On July 22nd, 2012 Crossgate Church celebrated God moving through three of our mission teams that have been serving through June and July. Members of the Thailand, Ecuador and South Dakota mission teams all discussed how God was touching hearts and rescuing people throughout the world. Our teams spoke of being the light in some very dark places and also spoke the power of changed lives through Jes...