CrossTrail Community Church: Sermon Podcast

The Scriptures warn us of a reality we’re uncomfortable with—that we’re the targets of unseen spiritual forces of evil. Learn more about how they come at us and the power of Jesus to break us free.

The world, though beautiful in many ways, is filled with threats of all kinds. God promises his protective love and will miraculously come to our aid if we ask him. In this message, Pastor Chris Workman discusses the nuances of what that means and shares encouraging insights that will give you courage.

Most of us know the stress of times when we worry about how we will come up with the resources we need. Yet the Scriptures reveal that our God is more than able and eager to provide. Discover the principle that may open the way for the miracle you need.

Health problems can leave us feeling hopeless and helpless. But faith in God makes the impossible possible. If you or someone you know needs a miracle of healing, this message is for you.

The lasting impact of our lives is measured in how we touch the lives of others. We will build a rich legacy, indeed, if we will only follow Jesus faithfully until God calls us home.

If you’re like many American believers, you may feel that church is supplementary to your life. But what if it’s actually something so much more? In this message, discover Jesus’ crucial plan for us to learn to follow him in community.

As we follow Jesus, he directs us into our new life’s mission. When we accept our mission and understand how to best go about it, God will do amazing things through us to change lives and, ultimately, the world.

All the decisions we make,  both large and small, add up to make us who we are. To experience the truly good life under his leadership, we must commit to follow Jesus one obedient choice at a time.

Following Jesus as his disciple is about a continuous journey of inner heart-change by the work of the Holy Spirit, resulting in a noticeably beautiful life…and you have a part to play.

True discipleship is costly. It isn’t always easy or comfortable. Following Jesus requires nothing short of dying to our self. Yet this is the path to become fully alive

Jesus came and called us not only to forgive our sins, but to show us a better way to live. In this message you will hear his call to you and be challenged to jump at his invitation.

Though sometimes overlooked, Jesus’ Ascension is of vital importance to our faith and to the mission that Jesus accomplished. Among its huge implications is that glory lies on the other side of suffering. Take in this final climactic scene of his life and be inspired!

There’s nothing worse than losing hope. Revisit the scenes surrounding Jesus’ resurrection to discover how history’s climactic event brings hope to all who believe.

The crucifixion of Jesus, as dark as it was, shone a spotlight on how Jesus loved sinners to his dying breath. 

Doubts and questions are a normal part of forming faith. But there is a right way and several wrong ways to go about addressing them. Discover what you can learn from the pivotal trials of Jesus.

There’s nothing worse than betrayal, and Jesus has been there. If we don’t guard our hearts and stay devoted to prayer, even the closest disciples can betray our Savior.

Come to the garden with Jesus where he fought his hardest battle in prayer. Learn from the best how to win your own battles through the surprising strategy of surrendering to God’s will.

Revisiting this famous scene, we gain insight into how Jesus fulfilled the Passover and initiated the first Communion.

While we often miss it, Jesus portrays the true heart of our Father, calling us home to become his true sons and daughters.

While most of us relate to the rebellious son who was lost and came home, it is the older brother who may more closely reflect our own hearts. We can be dutiful, religious and far from our Father’s heart.

Regardless of what else we try, we won’t find a deep peace until we know that we’re in God’s will doing the right things and fulfilling our purpose.

Week 7: Regardless of what else we try, we won’t find a deep peace until we know that we’re in God’s will doing the right things and fulfilling our purpose.

Week 6: To consistently experience the peace of God requires retraining our minds to dwell on all that is right in the world and in the people around us. Learn about this life-changing practice from Philippians 4:8.

Week 5: While anxiety comes from fixating on what’s wrong, the discipline of noticing and expressing thanks for God’s loving care in your life is a powerful catalyst of inner peace.

Week 4: Anxiety and worry can become a vicious cycle. The Scriptures teach us how to address its spiritual aspects and find peace through the practice of prayer.