The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard

Have you ever asked God for a sign before you're willing to trust Him? What happens when He doesn't answer the way you hoped? In this message, Pastor Greg Howard shares why genuine faith isn't about having all the answers, but trusting Jesus for who He is and what He's already done. As we continue through Matthew 12, we'll discover why the resurrection changes everything a...

Have you ever been blindsided by life? An unexpected diagnosis. A broken relationship. Losing someone you love. One moment everything seems fine, and suddenly life changes. In this message from Genesis 39, Pastor Greg Howard looks at the life of Joseph, a man who experienced betrayal, injustice, and disappointment yet discovered that God was with him through it all. Greg also shares personally abo...

What do your words reveal about your heart? Jesus tells us in Matthew 12:34, "For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." In this message, Pastor Greg Howard teaches from Matthew 12:33–37, reminding us that our words are more than just what we say—they reveal what's happening in our hearts. Our words can bring life, encouragement, and hope, or they can cause hurt and di...

Few passages stir up as much fear and confusion as Matthew 12:31-32, where Jesus speaks of a sin that will not be forgiven. This week, Pastor Greg addresses the question many believers quietly carry: Have I gone too far? Looking closely at what Jesus actually said and why He said it, this message brings clarity where there has been anxiety, and reminds us that the same Savior who gave the warning...

Do you ever wonder if Jesus really sees what you’re going through? In Matthew 12:9–21, Jesus notices a hurting man everyone else was overlooking. While others focused on rules, Jesus focused on the man with the withered hand. That same Jesus sees you. In “The Heart of Jesus,” Pastor Greg shows us how the compassion of Jesus meets us in our weakness, how His power helps us do what feels impossible,...

What happens when rules become more important than people? In Matthew 12:1–8, Jesus confronts the legalism of the Pharisees and reminds us of the heart of God: “I desire mercy and not sacrifice.” The Pharisees saw a violation. Jesus saw a need. Pastor Greg  teaches how religion can become a burden when we lose sight of relationship, grace, mercy, and the heart of Jesus. We also discover why Jesus...

Jesus gives us the greatest invitation ever: “Come to Me.” In Matthew 11:20 –30, Pastor Greg explains why knowing about Jesus is not enough, we must personally respond to Him. Come with childlike humility to Jesus and find true rest for your soul. The invitation has been delivered. How will you RSVP?

What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you expected? In Matthew 11:1–19, John the Baptist finds himself in prison, questioning what God is doing. Jesus reminds him to look at the evidence: God is still working. When disappointment, doubt, or unanswered prayers hit, don’t run from Jesus—run to Him. His ways are higher, His thoughts are higher, and even when we don’t understand the plan, we can...

Jesus sends each of us on a mission to share His good news.  In this message, Pastor Greg unpacks the commissioning of the twelve disciples, revealing what it truly costs, and what it truly means, to carry the mission of Christ into the world. We discover how to overcome fear, trust His provision, and boldly reach others with the life-changing gospel. “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ…...

The question isn't just what Jesus can do, it's who He truly is. In this message, Pastor Greg walks through a series of miracles that press us to answer the most important question we'll ever face. Who Is Jesus to you?

Sometimes the most defining moments of faith happen in desperation. In this message, Pastor Greg unpacks two powerful stories of people who refused to let anything stand between them and Jesus, a grieving father and a suffering woman, both willing to risk everything for one touch from Him. 

Jesus has a habit of calling the people others overlook. In this message, Pastor Greg unpacks the calling of Matthew, a despised tax collector, and what it reveals about who Jesus invites onto His team.

What if the greatest miracle you need isn’t physical healing, but forgiveness? In Matthew 9:1–8, Jesus heals a paralyzed man, but first He addresses his greatest need by saying, “Your sins are forgiven you.” Pastor Greg reminds us that Jesus has authority over sin and offers every person the greatest gift of all, forgiveness and a new life.

Darkness is real, but it is never greater than the authority of Jesus. In this message from Matthew 8:28–34, Pastor Greg Howard walks through one of the most powerful encounters in Scripture as Jesus confronts a legion of demons, restores broken lives, and demonstrates His absolute authority over the spiritual realm. Discover how Jesus pursues the broken, sees hope where others see impossibility,...

Following Jesus is not always easy, but true followers keep following. In this message, we learn to trust Jesus, even when the storms come. 

A leper, a centurion, Peter’s mother-in-law, and hurting crowds all came to Jesus and He met them with compassion, authority, and power. No matter what you are carrying, come to Jesus just as you are. He can forgive, heal, cleanse, and change your life.

Not everyone who says the right things actually knows the One they're talking about. In this message, Pastor Greg addresses a sobering warning from Jesus that genuine relationship with Him is revealed not by words alone, but by fruit. Matthew 7:15 -23

Every road leads somewhere. In this message, Pastor Greg confronts one of the most sobering truths Jesus ever spoke, that the path we choose to walk determines the destination we will ultimately reach. Matthew 7:13-14

Have you ever felt like your prayers weren't getting through? Like you were asking, but nothing was happening? In this message, Pastor Greg brings an encouraging and faith-building word as Jesus invites His followers to ask, seek, and knock — with the confidence that God is listening. Matthew 7:7-12

It's easy to size people up. But Jesus has something to say about that habit. In this message, Pastor Greg tackles one of the most quoted and most misunderstood passages in the Bible, bringing clarity to what Jesus really meant when He said, "Do not judge." Matthew 7:1-6

Worry is one of the most common struggles we face and one of the most draining. In this message, Pastor Greg brings a word of both conviction and comfort as Jesus calls His followers to trade anxiety for trust and fear for faith. In Matthew 6:25–34, Jesus addresses worry head-on, pointing to God's provision in creation as evidence of His care for us. Pastor Greg unpacks why anxiety is not jus...

Every person is devoted to something. The question is, what? In this message, Pastor Greg digs into a passage where Jesus addresses fasting, treasure, and the pull of money, calling His followers to take an honest look at what truly has their heart. In Matthew 6:16–24, Jesus makes it clear that the spiritual disciplines we practice and the things we pursue reveal what we value most. Pastor Greg un...

If you ever wondered how to pray, Jesus answered that question directly. In this message, Pastor Greg walks through the Model Prayer — not as a religious script to recite, but as a blueprint for how every believer can approach God with confidence, humility, and purpose. In Matthew 6:9–15, Jesus gives His disciples a pattern for prayer that covers everything — worship, surrender, provision, forgive...

Prayer is one of the most powerful privileges a believer has - yet it's often misunderstood. In this message, Pastor Greg takes a close look at what Jesus says about how we pray, cutting through religious routine to get to the heart of what real communication with God looks like. In Matthew 6:5–8, Jesus exposes the danger of praying to be seen rather than praying to connect with God. Pastor G...

Loving people who love you back is easy. But what about those who hurt you, oppose you, or treat you as an enemy? In Part 5 of What's On The Inside, Pastor Greg takes us to one of the most challenging passages in all of Scripture - where Jesus redefines what love truly looks like. In Matthew 5:38–48, Jesus pushes past the "eye for an eye" mentality and calls His followers to somethi...