CrossPoint Fellowship Messages

In Christ Jesus, you have become a new creation and a son of God. We compare ourselves now in Christ to ourselves before without Christ. The second comparison is ourselves now in Christ to the fullness of Christ. The first appreciates how far I have come. The second recognizes how far I’ve left to go. We are new. Newness is from God, who graciously, through Christ, doesn’t hold sin against those w...

In Christ Jesus, you were redeemed and forgiven for all your sins. We can become the righteousness of God because of Christ's work on the cross. We can become righteous because Christ was sinless. We can be righteous because Christ took on our sin. We can be righteous because God willed Christ to be our sin. We can be righteous because Christ's righteousness is attributed to us. We can be...

In Christ Jesus, you were redeemed and forgiven for all your sins. Redemption - The forgiveness of sins is a gift of the grace of God. Christ not only frees you from slavery but he also removes what causes the affliction to begin with. Your worth is measured in the blood of Christ. Your rescue is not provided with the perishable but the priceless, irreplaceable blood of Christ. It’s always been ab...

In Christ Jesus, you are loved by God with an inseparable love.  In Christ, we have the greatest possible love. It’s because of Christ’s sacrifice that we know what love is to begin with. Christ loved us to show us what love is and to inspire us to love others. Christ loved us despite ourselves. Christ loved us as a reflection of the Father’s love. Christ died for us to save us and to bring us int...

In Christ Jesus, you were chosen by God before creation. In Christ alone, you are chosen. In Christ, each of us has everything we need for spiritual well-being. Our purpose is to be set apart and blameless sacrifices dedicated to God’s purpose. We have been chosen to be coheirs with Christ. In Christ, all have been chosen. But not all respond in faith. This choosing, saving, and adoption accomplis...

In Christ Jesus, you were given grace before the world was created. Salvation is a completed act, born from grace. Grace is not a merit-based system. It’s only through the grace of Christ that anyone can be saved. Sin entered the world and death became possible. Jesus came to Earth for one purpose: to destroy death. Through Christ and Christ only, we receive grace, which is undeserved life in the...

The Day of the Lord is coming. We don’t know when. But Jesus is returning and so we must commit to living with purpose and pursue truth in all things as we wait for His arrival. If Jesus were coming back tomorrow, how would your today be different? Know the Scriptures and know the God you serve. Know his desires for your life. To love God with all your heart and to love others the same way. Before...

False teachers beware. God didn’t spare angels and He won’t spare us either. We must be sure to follow and teach the truth in order to avoid the wrath of God. False teachers are Satan's biggest weapon and the Christian's worst enemy. False teachers dress up their message as the word of God but are really pulling people away from the true Christ and his teachings. A false teacher's mess...

Everything we need, we have in Jesus. The perfecter of our faith can help us progress in our own faith, and we must follow trustworthy sources to get there. The first step to mature faith is understanding that equality exists between all believers. We can't just know of God; we must know God. We supplement this grace with tremendous effort. These qualities show our growth in the Lord, and we s...

Those in leadership must be led by God and lead with love. Our responsibility is great, and others depend on us. But we must depend on God to avoid failure. Mature Christians must step up to guide those who are less so.  Each of us has a ministry serving those newer to faith than us.  Humility is the pathway we must travel on our walk of faith.  Faith In God’s providence is no excuse for blind car...

Beware, the end is nigh. And Christ already showed us how to handle it. With grace, faith, and commitment to God. We must follow his example. We are in for a fight, and we need to prepare to have unswerving resolve in order to experience victory. We share in his victory, but we must also share in his suffering. Being dead to sin, requires us to live in the present. Whether it’s Jesus’ return or th...

Living for Christ isn’t circumstantial. We represent him at all times. We should avoid evil, accept suffering, and lead by example. First, we must be of one mind; the church should be a united entity. As believers, we must do more than just abstain from answering evil in kind - we must bless those who persecute us. We bless others in the face of persecution, knowing that the Lord sees and loves go...

How do we live as a Christian under various forms of authority - from government to family? Our submission to these authorities is an act of trust in God's sovereignty. Our conduct, even in the face of injustice, should reflect Christ's example and serve as a powerful witness to others. Christians are responsible to the laws of the land and the governments and rulers who have instituted th...

Following God’s example leads us to good works. Those works shouldn’t cease based on circumstances. Even in less-than-desirable moments, we must look to do good. No more malice, which is harboring ill will for others. No more deceit, which is deliberate dishonesty. No more hypocrisy, which is pretend love. No more envy, which is resentful discontent. No more slander, which is backbiting. All of th...

We have hope in Christ that is constant and unfailing. Therefore, we must respond accordingly and live a holy life committed to Christ. Peter was a remarkably unremarkable person. Rejoice in your salvation. In the face of trials, we have to learn to look to the promised future and not at the flawed presence. Faith requires action. Without action, our faith is dead. 1 Peter 1

To be forgiven you must forgive others. It really is that simple. You can’t ask for something you aren’t willing to give to someone else. Why do I need to be a person who forgives?  Christ instructs us to be forgiving. Doing the will of the Father is a sign that salvation has taken place in your life, which is the key to accessing heaven. It’s a wise instruction, which leads to stability.  It allo...

Temptation is a problem. It leads to sin and it separates us from God. The one who cannot be overcome should be petitioned for his protection. Repentance requires action. Sin has no place in our lives. We can’t claim to be buried with Christ, made alive in Christ - and remain shackled to our sins.  Matthew 6:13 is a call for protection against our own humanity. God tests us. Satan tempts us. Every...

Purposeful prayer includes repentance. Forgive us our sins, help us to forgive others, because while we are at odds with creation we can’t hope for petitions to be heard or granted. If we want God to hear and provide, we can’t make requests with sin-filled hearts. Asking God to help you forgive others is a recognition of our spiritual weakness.  Refusing forgiveness is a spiritual weakness. Our si...

In heaven, God’s will is perfectly completed. Requesting that it be fulfilled here on earth is a recognition that His will for our lives is indeed perfect. Aligning ourselves with that will begin with prayer.  Praying for God’s Kingdom to come is asking for the presence of Christ.  When you pray for God’s kingdom to come, you are asking for the global swelling of the Church.  In praying these word...

These words are a prayer in and of themselves. They are asking God to make his name revered, admired, loved. When we pray, we are praying to the supreme being of the universe, the creator of heaven and earth. He can grant all of our requests. The power in prayer is found in who we are praying to. Prayer begins with worship and reverence. We pray because of who we are praying to. We should pray exp...

Successful prayer is grounded in sincerity. Prayer isn’t performative, it's personal. If we want our requests to be granted, and Scripture tells us that the Lord will provide, a real connection must be made. Prayer is personal, not performative. Prayer doesn’t need to be long. Prayer doesn’t need to turn a phrase. Prayer needs only to be sincere.  If you are worried about a wandering heart, pr...

Whoever said “words could never hurt me” was a liar. The tongue can give life or it can take it away. Inside of the church, just because we can say something doesn’t mean we should, and how we say it matters. Know when to speak. Think about what you say. You can be right and wrong at the same time. Seek forgiveness. James 3:1-8, Proverbs 17:28, Psalm 19:14, Matthew 15:16-20, Colossians 4:5-6, Prov...

Successful churches are characterized by servitude. They not only serve the Lord wholeheartedly, but they also serve their communities. Importantly, they also serve each other. We have to be able to put others first, otherwise we foster a community of consumerism. We are all slaves to sin. But through Christ, we can choose to be subject to him, making us slaves to righteousness. This is calling us...

The greatest danger to churches today is an unwillingness to have tough conversations with each other. The Devil's greatest tool is division. If he can cause churches to fight amongst themselves, they will fail. Communication’s greatest gift is its ability to resolve conflict and build connections that aren’t easily destroyed.  “Excellent communication doesn’t just happen naturally. It is a pr...

Churches that pray are powerful churches. Prayer changes things. It strengthens relationships and builds a connection with the Almighty. If we want to be successful as a church by any of the metrics that actually matter, we must be characterized by prayer. Prayer is the means by which God fulfills his will among his people.  Suffering that leads to prayer, that leads to grace, leads to the glory o...