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There are sales pitches, vacation pitches to the family, a pitch for relocation; we are familiar with pitches. But one of the most remembered pitches in the Bible was by a rebel thief in his last moments of life, who made a pitch to Jesus about the possibility of ending up in Heaven. Only one of two thieves made the pitch to join Jesus in paradise. Why did Jesus tell him, “Today you will be with M...

We've all set out to do something that took more effort and energy than we anticipated. It's those projects that give a sigh of relief when we finally finish. There is no project in our lifetime that compares to what Jesus completed on the cross. The statement He made, "It is finished" brings the hope that humanity needed. Jesus finished paying the price of redemption. He was the ransom payment ex...

Of all the statements Jesus made while on the cross, the statement “I am thirsty” might be the most overlooked. One could take this at face value: Jesus was parched. But is there more to it? Everything Jesus did and said was calculated. When Jesus said this 2000 years ago, there was a greater understanding of its significance. If we are going to get the Whole Story, we need to understand the meani...

Jesus came to serve humanity's greatest need, restoring our broken relationship with God the Father. The only way Jesus could restore us, required Him to suffer. That suffering served as the greatest intervention for Humanity. But was that the plan that God orchestrated, or was it just the way events transpired in the moment? God wasn't surprised by Jesus on the cross, God supervised what happened...

We live in a time and culture where mocking Jesus generates clicks. It seems like all the major social platforms have people mocking Jesus. There is nothing new about mocking Jesus. Even when he was on the cross, Jesus was being mocked. They didn't just mock His claim to be the Son of God, they mocked Him for trusting God. But even in their mockery, there is a lesson we can learn as we seek to kno...

Shame has a way of shaping how we see ourselves and others. Shame works to convince us that we are defined by our shortcomings. Join us as we identify the best way to define who we are and stop giving shame the final word. Invite someone and let them know you will save them a seat. It's going to be a great Sunday!

This is the final part for our series: Faith Works. Working on your faith is the best way to make sure your faith works. Faith is what you have conviction for that is accompanied by obedience. Hebrews 11 is known as the "Hall of Faith". While we will look at this, we will also look and see how Jesus identified that His follower's faith would lead to a "Haul" of faith. Don't forget to bring your bi...

The most successful attacks are the ones that catch the victims by surprise. History is full of such attacks. Unfortunately, these types of attacks are not only against nations, but such attacks are happening to the Christian faith. This isn't a new tactic, but this old tactic is still working because Christians aren't on high alert. This weekend will be memorable, but even more so, I hope and pra...

Faith won't work without love. Jesus taught that our love for others is what will distinguish us as His followers. Jesus taught we are commanded to love. Love is a "fruit" that every Christian should be producing. We'd love to see you this weekend as we unpack Part 2 of Faith Works.

Is it faith or works that gets someone to heaven? How does faith actually work? What does the work look like for someone with faith? "Faith Works" brings questions, but it also brings understanding. No matter where you are concerning faith, this series will work to help you grow in your faith. Invite someone who doesn't have a church home to sit with you.  Crosspoint might be the family they didn'...

As we finish the series, REDO, our journey will conclude as we grapple with our need to constantly reconnect with God and reignite the purpose He created us to live out. Redoing these two things, reconnecting and reigniting, over and over is what empowers us to live our best life with the smallest amount of regrets.

If you've never reached a place where things fell apart, give it time, and they will. Life has a way of tearing you down. You don't have to live in the rubble when things fall apart; you can rebuild. If you don't have the strength to rebuild, tap into God's strength. Trust God's strength to overcome what's been broken instead of giving up. This week's "Redo" sermon could be just what you need to p...

Negative thoughts seem natural these days. Conversations turn negative, the news cycle leads with the negative and it's easy to become conditioned to conform to negative thinking. Negativity can be like noise; we can become conditioned to it and just expect it to always be there. But we can push back and fight back against the negative thoughts and feelings that rob us of peace. The answer isn't j...

We often wish we had another chance to find redemption from our past regrets. We try to erase and forget, but it's difficult to block out the noise, ignore the naysayers and break free. This series, "REDO", is about God using your past to improve your future.  This week is about learning how to move beyond our past mistakes and press forward in faith.

Jesus is the Light of the World. Christmas is a time of celebrating that Light coming into the world.  It's not just a time to celebrate, but a time that reminds us to reflect the light of Christ in our every day life.  It's not enough to know Jesus as our light, we must share that light with others who are in darkness. This weekend, we will look at some ways to reflect the Light of the World to o...

Jesus is the Light of the World. Christmas is a time of celebrating that Light coming into the world.  It's not just a time to celebrate, but a time that reminds us to reflect the light of Christ in our every day life.  It's not enough to know Jesus as our light, we must share that light with others who are in darkness. This weekend, we will look at some ways to reflect the Light of the World to o...

Jesus is the Light of the World. Christmas is a time of celebrating that Light coming into the world.  It's not just a time to celebrate, but a time that reminds us to reflect the light of Christ in our every day life.  It's not enough to know Jesus as our light, we must share that light with others who are in darkness. This weekend, we will look at some ways to reflect the Light of the World to o...

Integrity suggests that while circumstances can present challenges and opportunities, it is our internal character and how we respond to those situations that ultimately reveals our true nature and shapes our life.  In the last week of our Series, Impact Player, we will look at Joseph and how, despite his circumstances, he understood that "Integrity Matters".  Bring a friend to discover how becomi...

To most people, when the heart is mentioned, their minds can take several different avenues.  This week in our Impact Player series, we will focus on the heart, which symbolizes the very core of a person.  We will explore the life of King David and how he became an Impact Player for God's Kingdom.  God wants to do the miraculous in you, so that He can do the extraordinary through you.  Join us thi...

An "impact player" is one who significantly influences their game, consistently performs at a high level, and has a positive effect on the rest of the team.  We see impact players in the sports world, corporate setting, or any position that can directly influence the people around them.  Being an impact player at times can be hard and time-consuming.  God desires to do the miraculous in you, so th...

Living the dream is  a strong response to "How are you doing?"  It expresses gratefulness for living a life beyond what we deserve...the dream life.  The Apostle John was given a dream, a vision, from Jesus about the life everyone is invited to live; a life in eternity with Jesus.  Jesus didn't just provide the dream, He provided the way for us to live that dream.  Join us Sunday, as we conclude t...

We who have the hope of Christ's return, have also been informed of the signs of the time of His return.  While we cannot know the date and time of His return, we can track the progress of His return.  Invite someone to sit with you this weekend as we gain understanding of how to respond to the signs of the time.

The book of Revelation is one of the most intriguing books ever written and read.  It is a prophetic book that is designed to help every believer and warn those who don't yet believe.  This message will take a broad stroke look at the six different themes.  If you ever wanted to get a survey understanding of Revelation, then don't miss this message.

There is an anticipation that everyone who believes in Christ has; His return. Jesus is coming back for His bride (the church). Since He’s coming back and we are closer than ever to His return, we need to get ready! Join us as we start the series with Part One: The End is Near. Connect with us! https://crosspoint247.churchcenter.com/people/forms/701638 Give Online: https://crosspoint247.churchcent...

The pursuit of happiness is a cornerstone of American identity, yet our country’s happiness is in decline. Could it be that happiness has become too important, and the constant pursuit of happiness has left us exhausted and disappointed? Possibly one of the problems of chasing happiness is the very things we are chasing in the name of happiness. The price for happiness is too much if it comes at t...