The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard

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...

Promises are easily made and just as easily broken. In Part 4 of What's On The Inside, Pastor Greg continues through the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus calls His followers to a standard that goes far deeper than social norms or religious rules - one that starts in the heart. In Matthew 5:31–37, Jesus addresses two of the most revealing areas of our lives: how we handle our commitments and ho...

Pastor Greg continues the series with a timely and honest sermon titled WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE Pt3 - PURITY, based on Matthew 5:27-30. He'll challenge us to pursue heart-level holiness! He explores Matthew 5:27-30, where Jesus teaches that true purity goes far beyond outward actions to the thoughts and desires of the heart. With practical wisdom and relatable stories, he'll address the bat...

This Easter Sunday, Pastor Greg delivers a powerful and hope-filled sermon titled THE RESURRECTION CHANGES EVERYTHING, based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. Get ready for a life-transforming message! He explores 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, where Paul reminds us of the gospel and presents the eyewitness evidence of Jesus’ resurrection. With passion and clarity, he’ll show how the risen Christ transforms our pas...

Pastor Greg continues the series with a challenging sermon titled WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE Pt2 - UPROOTING ANGER, based on Matthew 5:17-20. He'll help us address the root of anger in our hearts! He dives deeper into Matthew 5:17-20, where Jesus teaches that true righteousness goes beyond outward actions to the inner condition of the heart. With practical insights and real-life stories, he'll...

Pastor Greg delivers a powerful sermon titled WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE, based on Matthew 5:17-20. He'll challenge us to look beyond outward behavior to what really matters to God! He explores Matthew 5:17-20, where Jesus explains that He came to fulfill the Law and calls for a righteousness that surpasses the Pharisees. With clear insights and relatable stories, he'll show how God cares abou...

Join us as Pastor Greg continues the series with an illuminating sermon titled GOD FLUENCE PT2 - OUR LIGHT IS MEANT TO SIGN, based on Matthew 5:14-16. He'll empower us to shine God's influence brightly! He explores Matthew 5:14-16, where Jesus calls believers the "light of the world," urging us to let our good deeds shine to glorify God. With vibrant stories and insights, he&ap...

Join us today as Pastor Greg delivers an impactful sermon titled GOD FLUENCE PT1 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING SALTY, based on Matthew 5:13. He'll challenge us to embrace our role as influencers for God! He explores Matthew 5:13, where Jesus declares believers as the "salt of the earth," calling us to preserve, flavor, and influence the world without losing our distinctiveness. With engag...

In Part 3 of The Path to Real Happiness, Pastor Greg teaches from Matthew 5:8–9 on how the pure in heart truly find peace. Learn how a filtered, focused, and full heart leads to lasting joy and a life that actively pursues peace. This message offers clear, practical insight on what it means to live with integrity before God and others.

In his message entitled, The Path to Real Happiness Pt. 2: Mercy Matters, Pastor Greg dives into Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:7 and discovers why mercy is central to a joy-filled life. Through Scripture, we see how God’s mercy meets us daily, transforms our hearts, and calls us to live differently toward others. This message explores what it means to pause for people, extend compassion, and reflect G...

Pastor Greg explores Jesus’ opening words in the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1–12 and reveals how true happiness begins with surrender, not self-promotion. This message shows how being poor in spirit, mourning over sin, walking in meekness, and hungering for righteousness reshape our hearts before God. Drawing from passages throughout Scripture, we see that life apart from God is empty, but humility...

Jesus didn’t come for the perfect—He came for the willing. In this message, Pastor Greg walks us through Matthew 4 and shares how trusting God’s plan, shining His light in dark places, seeing His potential in people, and choosing to follow Jesus above all else aligns our lives with His mission. He encourages us to live on purpose and join Jesus in seeking and saving the lost. 

Join Pastor Greg as he shares how if you’re breathing, you’re battling—and in Matthew 4:1–11 we see how Jesus conquered temptation and modeled victory for every believer. This message unpacks Satan’s playbook, reminds us that Jesus understands our struggles, and shows how God’s Word, trust, and uncompromised worship keep us ready to stand strong.

Join us as Pastor Greg details how at Jesus’ baptism, we see love revealed through humility, obedience, and divine affirmation. Though sinless, Jesus identifies with humanity, submits to the Father’s will, and is affirmed as God’s beloved Son. This sermon highlights how true love walks in humility, obeys God faithfully, and lives from a secure identity in God’s love.

Pastor Greg delivers a motivational sermon titled GOD GOALS, based on Matthew 3:1-12. He'll inspire us to align our lives with divine purpose! He explores where John the Baptist calls for repentance and prepares the way for Jesus, emphasizing fruitful lives. With engaging stories and insights, he'll challenge us to set spiritual goals, turn from sin, and embrace transformation through Ch...

Join Pastor Greg this Sunday as he delivers a joyful sermon titled THE JOY OF KNOWING THE KING, based on Matthew 2:1-23. He'll celebrate the delight of encountering Christ amid opposition! He explores Matthew 2:1-23, recounting the wise men's worshipful journey to find the newborn King, contrasted with Herod's fear and schemes. With inspiring stories and insights, he'll reveal...

Join Pastor Greg this Sunday as he delivers an encouraging sermon titled FINDING PEACE IN THE CHAOS, based on Matthew 1:18-25. He'll guide us to discover divine calm amid life's storms! He explores Matthew 1:18-25, recounting Joseph's turmoil upon learning of Mary's pregnancy and his obedient response to God's angelic message. With heartfelt stories and insights, he'l...