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Send us Fan Mail This week in CrossTown, we look at the terminus of John the Baptist's ministry. John understood that his ministry was God's ministry, that it should point to Jesus Christ, and that Jesus Christ is God's supreme revelation to man. Listen in, and see how this passage applies to us on a practical level. Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! S...

Send us Fan Mail How does being "born again" correspond to belief in Jesus? Who is the "Son of Man," and what does that term mean? Can we be "neutral" in our attitude toward Jesus Christ?  Building upon the episode from John 3:1-8, we discover the answers to those questions in this podcast.  Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzs...

Send us Fan Mail In John chapter 3, Jesus tells a man named Nicodemus he must be "born again" before he can "see" or "enter the Kingdom of God." What does this mean? How can a person be born again? How does this doctrine of the new birth ("regeneration") play out in the life of the sinner? How is it accomplished, and who accomplishes it? These and other ques...

Send us Fan Mail When Jesus drove the money changers out of the Jerusalem Temple, He showed that temple worship was no longer in force, and He was now the focal point of worship. See what this means, and what practical application this has for our lives, by listening to this edition of CrossTown! Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://cro...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus's first miracle was turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana. Jesus performs this sign to show that He fulfills the Old Testament Mosaic ritual system, and to prompt belief that He is Messiah and King. Listen to this podcast for an in depth explanation of this miracle, as well as to hear how this episode in Jesus's ministry gives us practical guidance here and...

Send us Fan Mail This text in John reminds us that Jesus knows all about us, that we should be careful on how we assess others, and that we have much to look forward to in the Kingdom of God. Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any q...

Send us Fan Mail As Jesus adds disciples to His ministry, we see how this works out in their lives. "How do we get to know Jesus?" and "What is the best way for unsaved people to hear about Him?" After expositing the text, Pastor Dave answers these questions. Tune in to hear all about it! Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at...

Send us Fan Mail In John 1:29, John the Baptist refers to Jesus as "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" (1:29). The next day, John the Baptist refers to Jesus as the lamb of God for the second time, upon which two of his disciples leave him to follow Jesus. What does it mean to "follow" Jesus? How is following Jesus manifested in the life of the Christian. This...

Send us Fan Mail When a delegation of religious leaders approach John the Baptist to ask about his ministry, he confesses that he is not the Christ. Who is he then? And what does John mean when he refers to Jesus as "the Lamb of God?" This edition of CrossTown addresses these questions. Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://cro...

Send us Fan Mail The eternal Logos, Jesus Christ, entered our sinful world, superseding God's revelation in the Law of Moses, and revealed the Father to us as the ultimate expression of God's grace. Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or...

Send us Fan Mail The eternal, pre-existent Logos came into the world. John the Baptist testified about Him - the Light - but the world as a whole and the Jews in particular rejected Him. But those who believed in the Logos, the Light, were given the right to become God's children, having been born of God. Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page...

Send us Fan Mail In beginning a new series in the Gospel of John, Pastor Dave points out some preliminary points of interest regarding this fourth gospel. How is it similar to and different from the synoptic gospels (i.e. Matthew, Mark, and Luke)? He then explains "Who is the Logos?" This theme will be further explored throughout the prologue to John's gospel, chapter - 1:1-18 - in...

Send us Fan Mail Psalm 150 is a praise Psalm, calling on all of creation to magnify God's name and rejoice in Him. Where, Why, How and Who is to praise God? This Psalm tells us. Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions,...

Send us Fan Mail In Psalm 109, the Psalmist calls upon God to curse his enemies. How do Christians reconcile this "imprecatory" Psalm with God's commands to be non-vengeful and non-vindictive? Listen to find out.  Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text using...

Send us Fan Mail Because Jesus rose from the dead, His people live expectantly and thankfully, serving Him in good works with the confident hope of our own resurrection. Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email add...

Send us Fan Mail In this nature Psalm, God is glorified by the things He's created: The universe, His providential ordering of creation, and mankind.  Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email address is crosst...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean that "The LORD is my Shepherd?" From Psalm 23, learn about how God cares for, guides, protects, and gives life to His People, ultimately in the Lord Jesus Christ. Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or i...

Send us Fan Mail This Penitential Psalm gives us a glimpse in how to deal with sin in our lives: Appeal to God for Forgiveness, Confess Sin, Request Renewal, and Offer Praise. Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my ema...

Send us Fan Mail In Psalm 3, King David appeals to God to relieve him of anxiety in the midst of troubles. How can his words in this Psalm comfort and guide us when tribulations and sorrows abound in our lives? Listen and find out! Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text us...

Send us Fan Mail Learn from this "Royal Psalm" about man's rebellion against God, God's sovereignty, and the installation of the Messiah/Christ as King and Lord of all. Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any ques...

Send us Fan Mail In this "Wisdom Psalm," the Psalmist draws a contrast between those who love God's word and those who reject it. How will each fare in life, and how will each fare regarding God's judgment? Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text using t...

Send us Fan Mail What is the definition of "Christian?" What does it mean to be a Christian? What qualities make one a Christian? Titus 3:1-7 tells us. Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email address is...

Send us Fan Mail I use this first podcast to provide a short biography about me (David Spaugh), my beliefs, my approach to the Bible and Bible teaching, and what I hope to accomplish through CrossTown. Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown! See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you...