CrossWalk Church

Jesus told a parable about the need for humility. He told about a tax collector who prayed, "God, have mercy on me, a sinner." [Luke ch. 18, verse 13, NIV]. The tax collector humbled himself before God by confessing his unworthiness to be forgiven. He saw his sin clearly, which helped him see his need for God's mercy. This week as we continue our message series "Not Just on Sunday", we're turning...

God is a 24/7 God. If you were asked the question, "When do you expect God to be there for you?" how would you answer? Most people have answered, "I expect God to be there whenever I pray and whenever I need Him". God promises to be there. He uses words like "always" and "never" to describe how reliable He is. "You are the rock to which I can ALWAYS go" and "NEVER will I leave you, NEVER will I fo...

When the apostle James wrote about prayer in his letter to fellow Christians, he noted that they may have been tempted to pray less too. The question they may have been wrestling with was: Does God really answer my prayers? Data from the National Public Opinion Reference Survey conducted by Pew Research Center from May 29 to August 25, 2021, found that 45% of U.S. adults say they pray daily compar...

Jesus was in Jerusalem for the Passover. He was a public figure with a fairly large following. This made Him a target for the political establishment. The issue was taxes. Should the people pay the Imperial tax or not. If He was "pro-tax" He would side with the "Herodian" party, who supported the Roman government. If He was "anti-tax" He would side with the Pharisees who were against the Roman occ...

Most people would probably agree that life isn't fair. Maybe there's a part of you that thinks God isn't fair. As we continue in our new message series "Your Questions Answered", we'll be looking at the commonly asked question; "Is God fair?". If we're being honest with ourselves, maybe the answer is "no, no He is not"...but perhaps we'll find in His Word, the Bible, that maybe that's a good thing...

Have you ever asked the question, "how does God speak to me?" Do you sometimes wish you could have 5 minutes with God to ask some of the burning questions you have? As we begin our new message series "Your Questions Answered", we're taking a look at some of the questions that our community had and turning to God's Word to answer them. Enhance your worship by listening to CrossWalk’s Spotify playli...

"I Find Happiness When..." How would you finish that sentence? There are many things that bring happiness. Some of those things like family, friends and work are good sources for happiness...but do they being lasting happiness? As we conclude our "What's Your Why?" message series, we're going to see how God reveals the secret to a life of lasting happiness which brings fulfillment and purpose. By...

There is an art for driving your vehicle in Phoenix; especially with the continuous road closures. Navigating on the weekends has become somewhat of an adventure and an art form.   As we continue our "What's Your Why?" message series, we will identify some roadblocks life often places in front of us and the situations you may feel "stuck" in. You may feel like your life is at a standstill, wh...

Do you like what you see when you look in the mirror? As we continue our message series called “What's Your Why?”, we will be looking at words from the Apostle Paul as he writes to the Colossians, to understand what God sees when he looks at us. Enhance your worship by listening to CrossWalk’s Spotify playlist. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6oh96lgtXm0f46YtuJHdkL?si=106291bdbe014c2e   Fol...

Do you sometimes want more out of life? Maybe you wonder if you're living your "best" life or being the "best" version of yourself. Perhaps you ask yourself "when will I finally "arrive" and feel successful?" In the words of Solomon, a Bible verse we call relate to, "All their days their work is grief and pain: even at night their minds do not rest. This too is meaningless." - Ecclesiastes, chapte...

Do you have a best friend? The person you could call at 2am for no reason in particular, or because this person ends up giving the best advice? Who is that person for you? This is actually a really important question. It's so important that King Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, besides Jesus, once wrote in Proverbs 13, verse 20, "Walk with the wise and grow wise for a companion of fools suf...

This is probably the most controversial question on many people's minds especially with the many different events happening all around the world. As we continue our message series “Journey”, we will be looking at how a disagreement between Paul and Barnabas set them on different paths as they both continued their missionary journeys separately. Enhance your worship by listening to CrossWalk’s Spot...

In the first part of Acts 15, the early Church reviewed the promises of God and the assurance that God's love shown by Jesus was and is unconditional. He loves everyone. It doesn't matter what our history or past record. In our scripture passages, we will see how God's Word was communicated to the young church throughout the world. This communication brought courage, strength and peace that God wa...

What's the best way to resolve conflict? In a keynote speech to graduate students in conflict analysis, international mediator Kenneth Cloke (2011) made a profound statement: "Conflict is the arrow pointing to what we need to learn the most." https://positivepsychology.com/conflict-resolution-in-the-workplace/ Do you view conflict that way? What was the point of contention? The most important ques...

Would you say you're successful? Would you put your names next to people like Devon Booker, Elon Musk and Oprah Winfrey? Maybe not, but God would definitely put your name on a list of successful people. God's version of success is different than how we would define it. Most would define success by how well a person is living the "American Dream". A house with a white picket fence, perfectly fulfil...

Do you have pre-conceived ideas about what God is like? Do you think God should be more like us? Perhaps you have thought, "I think God should think and act like this...”. Maybe there’s a part of you that would like God to explain himself when things happen that you don’t approve of. As we continue our message series called “Journey”, we will look at the confusion people had about God, based on in...

Do you think you would make a good witness in a court trial? Maybe you think you'd be a more effective juror, on the jury? When it comes to an effective court trial...you need an effective witness to help plead your case to the grand jury. As we continue our new message series called "Journey," we will be looking at the how people continued to react to Paul and Barnabas. They are effective witness...

Are you 'coachable'? Some of the people who listened to the Apostle Paul thought they had religion mostly figured out. They had a basic understanding of God. They knew that they should keep the rules. They tried to be 'good' people. Other people who listened to Paul knew nothing about God. They had lived apart from God and didn't know anything about Him or his Word.  So, as a rule, who do you...

Do you know where the expression G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time) comes from? In September of 1992 Muhammed Ali's wife, Lonnie, created a company to protect the boxer's intellectual property under the name "G.O.A.T." - Greatest of All Time. In 2000, LL Cool J released an album entitled G.O.A.T. where he later credited Ali as the inspiration behind the name of the album. So when you think of the gre...

If you or someone you know has been deeply troubled by these recent tragedies and are in need of a professional to talk to, please contact our WELS Counseling service: Christian Family Solutions. There are many questions surrounding the horrific incident in Uvalde, Texas, but one thing is for sure: sinful people still do sinful things. It has been that way since the fall into sin.  Some have...

It can be tempting to do life alone. You can go at your own pace. You don't have to deal with the hassles that other people bring. You don't have to answer to anyone... But isolation brings its own struggles. You don't have the encouragement from others,. You don't have anyone to hold you accountable and to give you direction. You could wander and get lost. As we continues our "Life On Mission" me...

Can any of us have a "normal" conversation? Is there some type of middle ground? It's like when you see a man with a megaphone and a big sign that says, "Repent!"...do you get mixed emotions? Is this really the best way to reach out to people? Is this an effective way of sharing the love of Jesus and the Gospel? Or are you thinking "at least he's doing something". So, is there some sort of middle...

What makes a mom a "Good Mom"? God has given moms a mission to share Jesus with their kids. This is an incredibly important and challenging job. Maybe the best news that God gives moms is that they are not alone. Not only is He with them, but He gives them tools and the support they need to accomplish the mission. As we continues our "Life On Mission" message series, we will look at the mission th...

As we begin our new message series, we will tackle the question "How do I find purpose in my life". Take a moment and reflect on the definition of the word purpose; "the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists". It says it right in the definition, we have a purpose. We were created. We exist because of God. Another way to phrase the question would be, do you str...

What happens when someone dies? In a survey done by Pew Research center in November of 2021, Americans were asked what they believe about the afterlife. While it seems the majority believe that there is some sort of after life, there are conflicting opinions about how we get there. So the question becomes: what happens? God does not leave us wondering about this important question. In fact, He giv...