Here's the Point from CrossPoint Christian Church in Whittier, CA

If you have ever had to deliver a difficult message or have a difficult conversation with someone, you might understand the position in which two of God’s messengers found themselves. These prophets not only had to deliver difficult messages, but they had to make personal sacrifices. The prophet Elijah announced a great drought (1 Kings 17:1) and ended up living in the wilderness being fed by a ra...

La Nacion de Israel se dividio en dos y sufrio mucho por causa del pecado de sus lideres, comenzando con el rey Salomon. Hubo una indiferencia hacia la palabra de Dios, una insensibilidad hacia la necesidad del pueblo y por fin idolatria. La Familia de Dios debe luchar contra estas atitudes dentro de la iglesia.

Do you remember times when your parents told you to do something multiple times and you were slow to act or didn’t act at all? The final talk may have begun something like, “I’ve told you over and over...” before your punishment. This is what happened with Solomon--the wisest man—who behaved unwisely when he disobeyed God’s command to not follow other gods. He built high places for the gods of his...

Imagine if you had it all...everything you could ever want! What would you want? A job, car, a mate, house, food...? Our imaginations might work overtime in an effort to come up with a list, but would wisdom and knowledge be on the wish list? Wisdom and knowledge were the only things on Solomon’s list when God said “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (2 Chronicles 1:7). Solomon understood...

In the previous lesson about King David, he went from shepherd to king and as king, he made some questionable decisions. One of his most notorious decisions was to take Bathsheba, another man’s wife, and then orchestrate the death of her husband Uriah. Not good! The prophet Nathan called him on this behavior and to David’s credit, he admitted his sin. But there were consequences. When we transgres...

This Resurrection Sunday message, “What About Jesus?” explores the questions: Was He really God and, Did He rise from the grave? Because of Jesus our past is forgiven, our life is worth living and we have a future in heaven!

David is probably one of the best known individuals in the Bible--one whom Nehemiah characterized as a man of God (Nehemiah 12:24, 36). He was on track to become Israel’s king, but in the journey, like most of us, he experienced gains and losses. His relationship with Saul started out well, but Saul’s jealousy cost David a job, his wife, his best friend and, eventually his dignity as he pleaded in...

This Sunday morning service was dedicated to raising awareness and support for our mission at the Madarapakkam Church of Christ in India. Joann and David Duran shared news, pictures and stories from their recent trip to this mission which cares for poor, needy and disabled children, provides free medical service to the poor, develops preachers, and plants churches in surrounding villages.

El profeta Samuel sirve como un puente entre el tiempo de los jueces y los reyes en Israel. El pueblo judio rechazo a Dios como su unico rey y pidio un rey humano como las otras naciones tenian. Dios les dio a Saul, el primer rey de Israel, el cual fracazo. Jesuscristo es el Rey de Reyes. El merece y demanda ser nuestro Rey y Señor. Quien es tu rey? Quien tiene tu lealtad? A quien le das lo mejor...

Saul was Israel’s first king. Young, tall, handsome and a warrior to boot! His story evolves in an atmosphere of distorted views of God’s purpose. Samuel was the prophet who anointed Saul. However, Samuel learned at the feet of Eli, whose sons treated offerings to God with contempt. When Samuel tried to advise Israel, they refused to listen. "No!" they said. "We want a king over us&...

La Fe de Una Mujer ExtranjeraLa historia de Rut es una magnifica hisoria que muestra la soverania de Dios y la compasion de Dios hacia gente que parece ser insignificante durante tiempos que no parecen ser importantes. Asi como Rut es redimida por Booz, nosotros somos redimidos por Cristo, nuestro Salvador. Rut mustra gran fe y un caracter extraordinario, el cual Dios recompenza de una manera mara...

Have you ever been the new kid? You may have been nervous about fitting in and finding friends, but you encountered that one person who helped you learn the ropes in the new environment. Imagine the faith of Ruth as she set out on the journey with her mother-in-law to a new environment where she was going to be the “new kid.” Her mother-in-law, Naomi tried to send her back to her own family, but s...

The Bible is full of stories about how God works in the lives of humans. Gideon's life is a classic example of how God can prepare us to be used in a significant way even when we are doubtful. Gideon had doubts that he could be useful in God’s plan. Like Moses he kept pushing back, making excuses, and questioning. Does that sound familiar? How often do we resist the will of God and make excus...

As Israel traveled toward the Promised Land, they encountered cities to be conquered. Before the battles to occupy these cities began, Joshua told the Israelites to “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.” (Joshua 3:5). One of those cities was Jericho, a city that had upped its security because they had gotten word of Israel’s reputation and the things that...

As Israel wandered about the Sinai desert, they began to lodge complaints about the journey and blame Moses for the situation. They complained about the general hardships of the trip, the food, about the leader, and probably other complaints too numerous to mention. In their complaining they ended up taking a wrong turn and thus delaying their journey to the Promised Land. Sometimes we experience...

Los cuarenta años que el pueblo de Israel anduvo vagando por el desierto fue el resultado del juicio de Dios hacia una gente incredula, rebelde y mal agradecida. Aun asi miramos la misericordia, paciencia, amor y gracia de nuestro bendito Dios hacia ellos y hacia nosotros. Aprendamos de los errores de otros para escapar penalidades y disfrutar bendiciones. Hebreos 12:1-2, 10:32-39, 1 Pedro 1:3-9,...

Dios siempre a ahnelado estar con su gente. Aunque su gente se revela contra El y contra sus mandamietos. Despues de liberar a su pueblo de esclavitud en Egipto, Dios les da los 10 mandamientos y les manda que construyan un tabernaculo para estar con su pueblo. La ley fue dada con tres propositos. Uno, para que esta nueva nacion se pudiera governar. Dos, para que el pueblo supiera plenamente que e...

What comes to mind when you think about “The 10 Commandments?” Many might think of the popular movie, Cecile B. Demille or Charlton Heston. While the story of how the commandments came to be might make for a good movie, the commandments have found their way into our laws and regulations and are considered by many Christians as life’s “Rules Of The Road.” Four of the commands address the relationsh...

What do you do when you're in a tight spot? We’ve all been there—at the corner of insecurity and don’t know what to do—the tight spot. This is where Moses found himself when God called him to lead his fellow Israelites out of Egypt. He made all sorts of excuses and came up with reasons why he wasn’t the right candidate for the job. After God countered each of Moses’ reasons with solutions, Mo...

Despues de gozar libertad y prosperidad en Egipto, el pueblo de Israel cae bajo esclavitud por cientos de años hasta que Dios, a su tiempo, los rescata usando a Moises como lider. Debemos recordar que toda la gente necesita liberacion, que Dios esta en el negocio de liberar, que Dios usa a gente en el proceso de liberacion y que Dios libera para su Gloria. Ex 1-18, Juan 8:31-36, 2Cor 12:9-10, Mate...

The story of Joseph is one of love, hatred, human trafficking, deception, grief, and ultimately—victory! Have you ever felt that things were definitely not working in your favor and that you couldn’t even depend on your family? That was Joseph. Joseph was loved by his father and hated by his brothers who deceived their father Jacob, by suggesting that Joseph had been killed by a wild animal, when...

La historia de Jose nos muestra la soverania de Dios de manera asombrante y la fe de un hombre que entendia la bondad de Dios sin importar sus circunstancias. Que tipo de vida y testimonio tendremos depede no en nuestras circunstancias sino en como respondemos hacia ellas. Dios siempre esta en control. Genesis 37-50, Romanos 8:28-32, Hebreos 11:20-22

After God expelled Adam and Eve from the perfect garden, the earth’s population grew and as it grew, the hearts of humans were such a disappointment that “The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled. So the Lord said, “I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created—and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that...