CrossPoint Church Hutchinson, MN

In this message from Mark 11, Pastor Matt Troyer unpacks Jesus' cursing of the fig tree, the cleansing of the temple, and His teaching on faith-filled prayer. He reveals how the fruitless fig tree and the busy temple exposed the danger of outward religion without a transformed heart. Matt challenges believers to pursue genuine faith that produces spiritual fruit, pray with bold confidence, and tru...

What do you do when life doesn't go the way you planned? In this message from Mark 11, Grant Engeman explores the tension between our expectations and God's greater purposes. Looking at Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, he explains how many people expected a conquering king but were met instead by a humble Savior riding on a donkey. Through the stories of John the Baptist, Job, and the discip...

What would you give up to gain everything? In this message from Mark 10, Pastor Matt Troyer explores Jesus' encounter with the Rich Young Ruler and the question that matters most: How do we inherit eternal life? As the wealthy young man confidently claims he has obeyed God's commands, Jesus lovingly exposes the one thing standing between him and true faith—his trust in wealth. Through this powerfu...

In this powerful conversation, Brad sits down with Michael to go deeper into the story shared in his testimony video. Michael opens up about growing up knowing about Jesus but not truly knowing Him, and how discipleship transformed his faith from surface-level belief into a genuine relationship with Christ. He shares his struggle with alcohol, searching for meaning, and the realization that there...

In this message from Mark 10 , Pastor Matt Troyer explores Jesus' surprising teaching about who can enter the Kingdom of God. As parents bring children to Jesus, the disciples attempt to turn them away, but Jesus responds by welcoming them and declaring that the Kingdom belongs to those who receive it like a child. Throughout the sermon, Pastor Matt challenges the common belief that people earn Go...

Tina’s story is one of heartbreak, addiction, redemption, and restoration. After losing her mother to aggressive cancer in 2005, Tina spiraled into a dark season of grief that led to drug addiction, arrests, and brokenness. Through it all, one person never gave up on her—Dave. While Tina was running from God, Dave was praying for her, picking her up when she fell, and faithfully pointing her towar...

Divorce is one of the most personal, painful, and misunderstood topics in the church—and in this message, Pastor Matt Troyer doesn't avoid the hard questions. Walking through Mark 10, Matt explores what Jesus actually taught about marriage, divorce, remarriage, and God's design for covenant relationships. Rather than focusing on loopholes and exceptions, Jesus points us back to the beginning—to Go...

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this message from Mark 9:42-50, Pastor Matt Troyer wraps up Jesus' teaching on discipleship with a challenge that's impossible to ignore. From influencing younger believers to taking sin seriously, building a life that lasts for eternity, and boldly sharing the gospel, Jesus calls His followers to more than casual Christianity. Pastor Matt unpacks some...

Pastor Jeremy Kisor delivers a message out of Mark 9 centered on one big question: How do we actually measure greatness? Using the disciples’ argument over who was the “greatest,” Jeremy contrasts the world’s version of greatness — status, money, success, fame, influence — with Jesus’ upside-down definition: being the servant of all. He challenges the church to stop chasing recognition and instead...

In this message from Mark 9 , Pastor Matt Troyer explores the story of a father desperately seeking healing and freedom for his demon-oppressed son after the disciples are unable to help him. As Jesus comes down from the mountain after the transfiguration, He encounters confusion, conflict, and spiritual powerlessness among His followers. Pastor Matt uses this moment to unpack one of the central s...

n this conversation, Brad sits down with Deb to talk about the power and importance of one-to-one discipleship at CrossPoint. Deb shares her personal story of coming to faith in 1978 and explains how God eventually led her into discipling other women through CrossPoint’s eight-week one-to-one discipleship process. Having already walked alongside multiple women, she discusses why discipleship matte...

In this message from Mark 9 , Pastor Matt Troyer explores the transfiguration of Jesus and challenges listeners to see Christ not only through His grace, but also through His glory. The sermon begins by unpacking Jesus’ teaching about the Kingdom of God and how His death and resurrection would bring the kingdom to earth with power. Pastor Matt explains the “already and not yet” reality of the king...

In this powerful and honest conversation, Brad sits down with Dakota to unpack the deeper story behind her testimony and faith journey. Dakota shares what it was like growing up adopted in small-town Minnesota without a church background, how youth camps first sparked a hunger for God, and the life-changing decisions that came after becoming pregnant at 21. Together, they talk openly about convict...

In this message, Pastor Matt Troyer teaches from Mark 8:34–38 , unpacking what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus. He explains that following Jesus is an open invitation— anyone can come —but it comes with a clear cost. Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow Him , which means surrendering personal desires, embracing sacrifice, and aligning every part of...

In this message from Mark 8:27–33 , Pastor Matt Troyer centers everything around one unavoidable question: Who do you say Jesus is? As Jesus takes His disciples into a region filled with competing gods and beliefs, He first asks what others are saying—prophet, teacher, someone special. But then He turns it personal. Peter answers, “You are the Messiah,” and everything shifts. Because that answer i...

Reese White steps in and casually wrecks the idea that everything that looks good is actually good for you. Using a hiking story, some sketchy water, and a LifeStraw, he flips it into a straight-up warning from Jesus in Gospel of Mark—not everything you hear deserves a spot in your life. This one hits different as Reese breaks down the “yeast” of the Pharisees (fake holiness), the Sadducees (using...

What do you do when God feels silent… or worse, says no? This week, Pastor Matt Troyer walks us through a raw and unexpected moment in Gospel of Mark 7 where a desperate mom refuses to walk away—even when Jesus seems distant. And somehow, her persistence turns a “no” into a breakthrough. This message hits different. We’re talking about: Prayers that don’t get answered right away Wrestlin...

In this message,  Matt Troyer  takes a fresh look at the empty tomb and shows how it’s more than a moment in history—it’s a turning point for your story. Using the tension of unexpected victory, real-life emotions, and the powerful account in Matthew 28, this message brings the resurrection to life in a way that actually hits home. Because the truth is, the women showed up expecting deat...

Kyle and Trista Kraft’s story is proof that you can try  everything —church, relationships, even spirituality outside of God—and still feel completely empty. From church burnout and chasing pagan practices… to broken marriages, bad influences, and hitting rock bottom… this is a story that doesn’t hold back. But here’s where it flips. What started as two people just reconnecting at Coborn’s tu...

Ever walked into a place and thought, “Yeah… I don’t belong here” ? That’s exactly how a lot of people feel when they step into church—especially when the music starts. Singing? Together? Out loud? It can feel awkward, forced, or just plain weird. But what if worship isn’t about being a good singer… or even liking music? In this message, Matt Troyer breaks down why Christians sing in the first pla...

You can look the part… and still miss the point. In this message, Pastor Matt Troyer dives into one of Jesus’ most uncomfortable truths: it’s not what you do on the outside—it’s what’s happening inside your heart that actually matters. After calling out religious leaders for fake faith, Jesus flips the script and shows us something we don’t want to admit—our biggest issue isn’t behavior… it’s...

Brett Haugen from the preaching team at CrossPoint dives into one of the most unexpected showdowns in the Gospel of Mark. What starts with a debate about  ancient hand-washing rituals  quickly turns into a powerful moment where Jesus calls out something far deeper— religious hypocrisy . The Pharisees were obsessed with appearances, traditions, and man-made rules that made them look spiri...

Join Pastor Matt Troyer as he dives into the Gospel of Mark, exploring the challenges of life's unexpected frustrations through a humorous tale of a toilet seat gone wrong. Discover how Jesus' miraculous feeding of the 5,000 reveals profound lessons on productivity and purpose. Learn why retreating before pivotal moments can lead to spiritual clarity and how Jesus' authority can outpace our effort...

In this episode, Pastor Matt Troyer delves into the profound lesson of compassion and sharing, inspired by the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. He challenges us to reconsider our boundaries and openness to sharing, not just our resources but our time and energy, especially when unexpected needs arise. Pastor Matt emphasizes that true restoration comes from spiritual fulfillment and doing God's wi...

When God's silence feels deafening, can you still trust He’s present? Pastor Brad Lowe dives into the painful reality of prayer unanswered, miracles missed, and faith tested. Discover how some of the greatest figures in scripture—John the Baptist, Horatio Spafford, Habakkuk—faced devastating loss and lingering questions about God's timing. Their stories reveal a vital truth: God's inactivity in th...