CrossPoint Church: Messages

Now that we have concluded our series in 1 Peter, I want to stand with you on the shore and listen in on a conversation between Jesus and Peter. It took place after Peter denied ever knowing Jesus, and it is one of the most moving stories in the Bible. If you have ever failed Jesus (who hasn't!?) you will be both encouraged and become more faithful as His disciple if you take its lesson to heart....

If you're going through a tough time, this passage is vitally important. It will give you hope and tell you very specifically what to do while you wait for God's blessing.

What is the job of a pastor? Pastor Byron unpacks 1 Peter 5:1-5

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, July 31, 2022 This week I was surprised to hear a longtime Christian say she had never been taught much about suffering. That is a gap we all need to fill! If we understand how to suffer as a Christian - which is what Peter is going to tell us next - we will find ourselves strengthened, comforted, and motivated.

This week I was surprised to hear a longtime Christian say she had never been taught much about suffering. That is a gap we all need to fill! If we understand how to suffer as a Christian - which is what Peter is going to tell us next - we will find ourselves strengthened, comforted, and motivated.

Peter will tell us clearly HOW TO LIVE in these difficult days. Though the passage is familiar (I've preached it before) I was struck again with how countercultural Peter's inspired instructions are - even in many churches.

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, July 17, 2022 PETER WANTS TO TALK TO US ABOUT OUR ATTITUDE When I was a kid my Mom talked to me about my attitude all the time. Reading 1 Peter again this week made me remember that she was quite right to do so. In 1 Peter 4, the apostle talks to us very directly about our attitude. What he says is simple and so timely that it could have been taken from today's breaking...

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, July 10, 2022 On Sunday we will look at a passage that has fascinated Bible readers for centuries. The amazing thing is that the COMFORT it announces is as clear as crystal! Read 1 Peter straight through before Sunday if you can, and pay close attention to chapter 3. I've been pondering the passage for weeks, but what I come back to is the rock-solid comfort Peter conve...

Pastor Jim Gane Sunday, July 3, 2022 Called to Be a Blessing

Pastor Byron Morales Sunday, June 26, 2022 HOPE IN HARD TIMES 1 Peter 3:1-7

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, June 19, 2022 Parenting and grandparenting has never been more important than it is today. If we hope to ENJOY our children and grandchildren, and if we want them to walk with Jesus, we must rededicate ourselves to the task of making disciples in our own home.

Pastor Rob Lyons Sunday, June 12, 2022 Psalms 23

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, June 5, 2022 BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL... I have read Psalm 103 to countless people in all kinds of circumstances. I've read it to MYSELF even more often. I hope you'll join us for worship on Sunday and bring someone with you to experience the beauty of one of King David's most beloved Psalms.

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, May 29, 2022 Our hearts are broken and our sense of justice outraged once more by the news in our nation and in our world. We scarcely can find words adequate to express our grief and anger. How long, Lord? It is providential, perhaps, that we are in the Psalms on Sunday. The vulnerable songs, prayers and teachings of God's people were left to us for the times when we h...

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, May 22, 2022 On Sunday we will begin a short series in what may be the most beloved part of the Bible: Psalms. As I did with Proverbs, I’ll show you how the book of Psalms is put together, give you some ideas on how to read it, and then we will be refreshed by one of the greatest promises in the Bible, found in Psalm 1.

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, May 15, 2022 Several years ago, I opened the Bible to explore with you what the ancient wisdom of Proverbs could teach us about living in the age of the internet and social media. On Sunday, I want to revisit that important question. It is more important than ever! Friendships, families and even churches are being torn apart because of information and behavior shaped by...

Pastor Bruce Sunday, May 8, 2022 On Sunday, we will honor mothers and all women as we continue our series in Proverbs! There is SO much wisdom in these sayings. Ladies, there is more grace in the Proverbs for you than you can imagine! I hope you'll invite some friends and come join us for a great day filled with special moments to encourage us all in our walk with God.

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, May 1, 2022 THIS SUNDAY, we began a short series in the biblical book of Proverbs, called “How to find Wisdom”. I’ll teach you some basics on how to read them for yourself, and then we will explore Proverbs chapter 1. I suggest reading it two or three times before we gather for worship on Sunday.

Pastor Eddie Lyons Sunday, April 24, 2022

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, April 17, 2022 The last few weeks it has been WONDERFUL to see both Sunday services filled with people, including many we are meeting for the first time. Welcome! This weekend we celebrate the greatest truth of all: the death, burial and resurrection of the promised Savior, Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God.

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, April 10, 2022 Beginning on Sunday, we will pause our journey through 1 Peter to explore a very unique story in John's gospel. The quiet confidence and control shown by Jesus as He deliberately heads toward the crucifixion is breathtaking. It is one of my favorite parts of the New Testament. If we take John's account to heart, it will change the way WE live. Read John c...

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, April 3, 2022 One of the benefits of teaching through entire books of the Bible is that we can discover what God says about topics that we may otherwise miss. As we continue our journey in 1 Peter, we will hear what Peter told first century Christians they should do about the governing authorities - including the Emperor. It's a challenging but ultimately COMFORTING, GO...

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, March 27, 2022 This week I have talked to several people away from the church who were visibly stressed about world events: wide eyes, raised voice, anxious talk. "The way this world is going, I just KNOW the time is short..." The good news is that 1 Peter addresses this directly! Peter has been telling us who we ARE, now he is going to tell us what to DO. It couldn't b...

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, March 20, 2022 Identity. For most of us, it’s not as stable as it once was. Loss, change, pain, and fear can all shake our sense of who we ARE. That’s why the next passage in 1 Peter 2 is so vital. I hope you’ll join us Sunday for worship as we look at one of the most staggeringly beautiful passages in the New Testament. It tells us exactly who we ARE.

Pastor Bruce Garner Sunday, March 13, 2022 God's Word is treated differently even among people who say they are following Jesus. *Some people use it as a source for quick inspirational quotes in the morning. *Others, being more dutiful, do more serious reading, but don't seem to benefit much from it. According to the apostle Peter, the Word of God has ALREADY given us new life, and what we do with...