Crossway Christian Church

How is the church to be preserved from one generation to the next? Paul says it happens by holding on to the gospel. We must guard the deposit of faith that has been entrusted to us.

The author of Hebrews is writing to show that the all of the old covenant was just forms and shadows but Christ is the substance. Thus, he tells his readers over and over again to stand firm in their faith for Jesus is better.

How should Christians respond to persecution, or even suffering in general? Peter says that Christians can persevere with joy and holiness because they have an assurance of their present and future salvation.

How does the gospel affect our relationships with other people? How does it affect our responsibilities towards them? Paul shows us in his letter to Philemon.

Our hearts long to be legalists. We look for all kinds of big and small ways to add to the work of Christ, trying to do something, anything that will make us more acceptable to God. But we can't. All our efforts fail because Christ has done it all.

Who does the work of ministry? Paul says that God gives leaders to the church to equip every believer to do the work of ministry.

The gospel is not just for the lost. God intends the gospel to be for his people as well. Hearing the gospel again and again encourages growth among God's people. So how do we share the gospel with other Christians? How do we encourage their growth?

The first step in the process of gospel growth is actually sharing the gospel with unbelievers. It's through the gospel that God gives spiritual life and forgiveness to sinners.

How do you grow a church? Well, you can't--God does that. But you can be used by God to grow his church, by focusing on the gospel, for unbelievers and believers alike. Gospel growth is real, healthy, biblical church growth.

Philippians about partnering together for the gospel. This is also what flows out of an understanding of Christmas' true meaning.

In Ephesians, Paul is offering basic training for Christians: showing them the realities of life in Christ that should help reorient our thinking, our living, our loving as God's people.

Some have called this the greatest passage in the Bible, others have called it the very heart of the Bible. What is here, spoken of over and over again is the righteousness of God. And it's in the gospel—the very message of this passage—in which we most clearly see the righteousness of God.

What role does suffering play in this life of ministry? How are we to minister in the midst of suffering? Even suffering that comes as adversity to our message?

Lots of people talk about being spiritual. But what does the Bible say about authentic spirituality? What will a truly Spiritual church look like?

In the midst of difficult times and uncertainty, how do you stand firm? How do you maintain spiritual stability in an unstable world?

Lots of books are written about how to grow a church. But what does the Bible say about church growth?

Why is it so important to get the gospel right? How do we ensure we get it right and keep it that way from one generation to the next?

What is required to live for God with single-minded obedience? A single-minded faith that flows from a deep love for God.

Acts shows that the work of the Church is the continuation of Christ's own ministry through the power of his Spirit.

Luke was a doctor, historian, and theologian writing to give certainty that what had been taught about Jesus and the salvation offered to sinners is indeed true.

Crossway Christian Church turns 50! But what can we do be a God-honoring people that last another 50 years?

Over 1900 years ago, John wrote the book you have in your hands so that people might believe that Jesus was the long-awaited Christ. He wrote that people might believe he was more than just a man but the very Son of God.

Mark shows us that Jesus is the Servant King who not only sets an example for the disciples he calls to follow him, but also serves them supremely by dying for them as ransom to God, securing their salvation.

The long-awaited Messiah is Jesus Christ. He is the fulfillment of God's plan, purpose, and promises. What implications does that have for our lives today?

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