CrossPoint Fellowship Messages

Passage: Isaiah 53:10-12 Christ longed for the other side of the cross. He spoke of it often. This week, we get to peek inside the inner workings of Christ as we see His maturation as Savior, built upon the nurturing of Scripture. Key Takeaways: Familial ties exist in Christianity because we all share in the blood of Christ. Wrath being satisfied by Christ, God can treat people with everlasting ki...

Passage: Isaiah 53:7-9 They rejected Him! Friends turned their backs on Him. The government washed its hands of Him. The Pharisees lied about Him. The soldiers beat Him. The crowd spit on Him. How great the injustice that points to the injustice of the Gospel. Key Takeaways: The Servant's death was God's will—His life wasn't taken from Him; it was given for you. Jesus' perfection i...

Passage: Isaiah 52:13-53:6 Christ’s suffering seemed to confirm the worst fears of His followers. He wasn’t actually the Messiah, after all. How could the Son of God be destroyed by man? But the world’s rejection of Christ turned out to be in our favor. Key Takeaways: True wisdom is obeying the will of God. The Servant had to be lifted to the cross in order to be lifted high. God is the ultimate r...

Passage: Isaiah 50:4-11 Isaiah 50 tells of the obedience required by a follower of Christ. It wasn’t just that Christ was innocent; it was that He was obedient to death. Key Takeaways: Humility is required for obedience. Discernment is required for obedience—God opens our ears to recognize truth. In the worst of circumstances, the Servant was obedient and submissive. Obedience requires faith that...

Passage: Isaiah 49:1-13 Who is our Savior? Isaiah 49 seeks to provide clarity as we answer that question. Christ is either the Savior prophesied by the Old Testament, or He is a fraud. This week, we look at what the Old Testament says about our Savior’s identity. Key Takeaways: God destined you for a glorious purpose from your mother's womb. Without accountability, the cross is worthless. Jesu...

Passage: Isaiah 42:1-9 This is the first of many steps for Isaiah in which he reveals the coming Savior to his audience. This is the first piece of the puzzle in confirming Jesus as Savior. Key Takeaways: Jesus Christ was chosen by God for a specific purpose, and the Spirit of God rests on Him. Jesus is the perfect definition of what it means to be meek—gentle and humble. He will not grow faint or...

Passage: Isaiah 1-2:5 Isaiah 1-2:5 tells the story of two cities, one rebellious and one righteous. This week we look at how a city of ruins can become a city of righteousness. Key Takeaways: Often we feel God has forgotten us when we've been rebellious and are experiencing the consequences of that choice. Each of us is a rebellious nation—individually and collectively. Spiritual weakness lead...

Passage: Col 4:5, Matthew 5:14-16 We must make the most of every opportunity presented to us so that we can further the kingdom of God. Key Takeaways: Every interaction is an opportunity to proclaim the Lord Jesus Christ. Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. A poor reputation results in the gospel falling on deaf ears. It takes years to build a good repu...

Passage: Phil 2:3, Eph 4:32, Proverbs 15:1 We must take care of one another and treat one another with kindness and respect. Discipleship happens in proximity; if we are always hurting our relationships, we can’t fulfill the Great Commission. Key Takeaways: How you treat others says a lot about your relationship with Jesus. Value others above yourselves; put others first. Words either build or the...

Passage: 1 Cor 6:19-20 How we live in respect to our health matters. If we can do what others can’t and don’t, it’s not only an affront to God, but an affront to others. Key Takeaways: A body devoted to the Lord would never intentionally defile itself. Those who are united with the Lord cannot be united with sin. Honor God with your body—you are not your own; you were bought at a price. When it co...

Passage: Prov 2:1-6 Knowledge is a light that is meant to be shared with others. We should all strive to use what we have learned for the benefit of others. Key Takeaways: True wisdom is found in knowing God and following His path. As Christians, our ability to learn and grow must be used to help others learn and grow. Pursue God’s words and commands—true knowledge and learning result in wisdom. W...

Passage: 1 Peter 4:10, Matthew 25:14-30 We have been given talents, giftings, and aptitudes. These aren’t just for our own personal use and gain; they are ways in which we can serve the Lord and serve others. Key Takeaways: Everyone has talents and gifts. The outcome of good stewardship is more to steward. Kingdom differences are met with kingdom rewards. The opposite of good stewardship is wicked...

Passage: Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Tim 6:17-18, Mal 3:10 How we manage our financial resources says a lot about our relationship with God. Our treasure isn’t here on earth; it’s in heaven. However, mismanaging our resources can quickly divert our focus away from heaven and turn the earth into hell. Key Takeaways: How we manage our resources says a lot about our relationship with God. Where your treasure...

Passage: Ephesians 5:15-16 Time is our most precious resource. How we use our time is of ultimate importance. No one has a single second to waste. This doesn’t mean we make ourselves busy; it just means we are intentional. Key Takeaways: All things are His things. Be very careful how you live—watch your steps and make the most of every opportunity. We have no time to waste; our days are short in c...

God With Us, pt. 4 - In the Waiting Passage: Isaiah 40:29-31, 1 Sam 1-2, Rom 5:3-5 Waiting is God’s way of bringing strength and renewal, purification, and deeper intimacy. During this time, we experience constant companionship, guidance, and direction, and ultimately the fulfillment of His promises. Key Takeaways: Trials are temporary; God is not. A promise is a promise no matter how long it take...

God With Us, pt. 3 - In the Manger Passage: Matthew 1:23, Luke 2 The manger is marvelous. It shows us the heart of God by introducing us to the heart of God—His one and only Son, Jesus. Key Takeaways: The Christmas story is one story—from the manger to the cross to the empty tomb. Jesus was born to die, and Jesus died so that you and I might live. Christ took the fall for you. The cross wiped away...

God With Us, pt. 2 - In the Fire Passage: Daniel 3 There was a fourth man in the fire, and I know that’s where you’ll be. In the midst of our most trying times, God is with us every step of the way. Key Takeaways: Choosing God can turn supporters into enemies. When faced with the fire, we must fight the temptation of the easy way out. Our God is able to deliver us—but even if He does not, we will...

Passage: Exodus 13, 16, 17 God is with His people every step of the way. Exodus is the perfect example of His presence and provision. Key Takeaways: Just because God is with you does not mean your time in the desert will be short-lived. What might seem like an inconvenience could just be our saving grace. Sometimes the suffering we know is more comfortable than the suffering we imagine. The Lord w...

Passage: 1 Cor 4:7, Ephesians 5:4, Psalm 118 and 136 Thankfulness results in joy, and joy in a relationship. Prayer is the means of our relationship with God; the two are not exclusive. Every prayer should contain thanksgiving. Key Takeaways: Happiness is temporary and often triggered by external factors; joy is deeper, more enduring, and connected to purpose and relationships. Everything you have...

Passage: Psalm 95:2, 2 Cor 4:15 Recognizing what good exists in our lives results in one option: praise. It should flow out of us like an uncontrollable wave, which swells only to crash upon the shores once again. Key Takeaways: Stop expecting to be served by worship and instead look to serve through worship. True worship comes from grateful hearts. Worship and gratitude are intertwined—there is n...

Passage: Psalm 105:9, 2 Chron 5:13 All good things are from God, and bad can be made good through God. We must acknowledge His goodness at all times. Key Takeaways: Gratitude starts with the acknowledgement of God. The acknowledgement of God helps protect us against temptation. Gratefulness can only happen when worry is removed. Worry eliminates trust, and trust is the foundation of gratefulness....

Passage: 1 Thess 5:18, Phil 4:6 Highs and lows. From one day to the next, we can be on the mountain, down in the valley, and then back on top of the mountain again. Wherever we are, we must give thanks at all times. Key Takeaways: Stop looking at your circumstances as a measure of God's love. Measure God's love by the cross. Make a habit of seeing God in all things. You can either accept t...

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...