Listening WELL to the KING

Kadesh Barnea sets up our First John Study well.  Pastor Rick teaches about walking by faith, not by sight.  He digs into Deuteronomy 1 and Numbers 13 and 14.  A great challenge for 2022.

The wisemen followed a star to the Messiah... they worshiped and gave gifts.  This is an amazing story of faith and obedience which both convicts and inspires us.  Pastor Rick teaches from Matthew 2:1-12

God gave good news to the lowly shepherds, news that would bring joy to all people.  The angel said that the good news is: Jesus the Christ, our Savior and Lord has come!  That news is still changing lives today.

Mary said yes to God.  It would cost her to say yes to God, yet she loved her savior and desired to obey him.  We can learn much about God and about obedience from this story found in Luke 1.

Joseph had a dilemma.  He heard from God, trusted God... His faith grew.  God's Word changes our perspective.

This ends the Red Sea Rules Series.  Red Sea Rule Six is: Don't Forget to Praise God.  Moses and the Israelites erupted into worship once they saw the sea engulf their enemies.  Pastor Rick talked about how praise flows from a full heart... which means if you are not praising God, something is wrong.

Experiencing God's power helps you grow in your fear and faith of God.  Pastor Rick teaches from Exodus 14:23-31 where we learn about God's faithfulness.  Knowing God helps you trust God even when it doesn't make sense.

Red Sea Rule Four is Walk by Faith.  Leaders walk by faith and help others grow in their faith.  God set us all up well.  Pastor Rick shares ways on how to grow in our faith.

Rule 3 is: PRAY... stay calm and confident in God.  Pastor Rick focuses on the importance of prayer, especially when it feels like God has abandoned you.

Red Sea Rule Two is: acknowledge your enemy, but fix your eyes on God.  The enemy is powerful, but God is more powerful.  We will never regret fixing our eyes on Jesus and resisting the enemy.  Pastor Rick encouraged us to focus on God's promises and presence.

We learn that God directs our footsteps so He can display His glory in Exodus 14:1-4.  Our Perspective changes when we trust God and believe He is guiding us.  Instead of asking God to get me out of this mess, I know you have me here for a reason.  I can trust you and give you glory.  Also looked at John 9 and John 11.  The series is inspired by a book by Robert Morgan called: The Red Sea Rules.

Pastor Rick teaches from Matthew 28:18-20 where Jesus clearly defines the mission of the church which is to MAKE DISCIPLES.  We either are disobedient or ignorant.  Either way, Pastor Rick shares the importance and the how of making disciples.

Jesus tells us that Loving God and Loving Others shows our world that we are Christ followers.  Pastor Rick teaches from Matthew 22, but brings in John and 1 John passages to clarify the importance of loving Christians.

Jesus invites believers to to YOKE up with Him.  This is the great invitation... but we don't have to accept it.  Pastor Rick preaches from Matthew 11:28-30 at CrossPoint Church

Paul doesn't let delays or challenges stop him from explaining or testifying about the Kingdom of God.  Paul continues to passionately persuade people that Jesus is the messiah.  God's plan remains the same... the Gospel and the Church.  Pastor Rick closes out the ACTS series by preaching from Acts 28:10-31.

Paul tells us how to enjoy a Shipwreck.  Paul was convinced that God allowed the shipwreck for a reason, so instead of feeling sorry for himself, he used it to preach the Gospel and advance the Kingdom.  Pastor Rick preached from Acts 27:1-28:9.

The Apostle Paul's life got really complicated since coming to Jerusalem.  Riots and imprisonments didn't alter God's plan of getting out the Gospel.  Pastor Rick teaches from Acts 22-26 and focuses his prayer on the Afghanistan and Haiti term oil.  

The Apostle Paul is passionate for the Gospel and for the church.  He loves telling others the Good News and encouraging the church.  Pastor Rick taught Acts 21:17-22:21 to CrossPoint Church.

Paul experiences genuine Christian community, but realizes their loving advice contradicts God's will for him.  Pastor Rick preached from Acts 21:1-14 to the CrossPoint Church.

Our text includes the farewell speech Paul gives to the Ephesian elders.  Pauls shares his story and encourages the elders to care for themselves and for the church.  Pastor Rick preached from Acts 20:17-38 to CrossPoint Church.

Paul made ENCOURAGEMENT a priority.  The weekly gathering of believers ought to encourage them and also be an encouragement to others.  Pastor Rick taught Acts 20:1-12 at CrossPoint Church.

Pastor Rick teaches from Acts 19:8-20:1.  The Apostle Paul once again stresses the importance of listening and obeying God's Word.  This was important for the early church and important for the current church.  Quite the passionate message.

Pastor Rick teaches from Acts 18:23-19:7 where we are reminded of the importance of water baptism, disciplemaking and walking in the Spirit. Do you have the Spirit living in you and are you listening to the Spirit are critical questions.  God has called us to walk with Him and make a Kingdom impact.

Paul has had a rough go of it in spite of ministry success.  God's Word changed his perspective and gave him strength for the days to come.  Pastor Rick preached to CrossPoint Church on Acts 18:1-22.

The Apostle models for us how to share the Gospel in a hostile environment.  Pastor Rick preached this message to CrossPoint Church on Fathers Day, 2021.