Walk in the Truth | Cross City Sermons

This Sunday, Pastor John brings an encouraging and hope-filled message from Romans 8:1–25 titled “We Are Family.” In a world marked by pain, division, and uncertainty, this message reminds us of what every believer shares in Christ: the same salvation, the same power, the same Father, and the same future. We’ll be reminded that there is no condemnation for those in Christ, that we’ve been adopted...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our WE ARE series with a powerful message from 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 titled “We Are Ambassadors.” In this message, we’ll discover what it means to represent the King of heaven in a world that desperately needs hope. Through the life-changing reality of reconciliation with God, we’re reminded that our personal story of salvation becomes God’s appeal to others. Thi...

This Sunday, Pastor John launches our new sermon series with a foundational message from Luke 2:40-52 called “Finding Favor in Relationship.” In one powerful verse, we’re given a glimpse into nearly twenty hidden years of Jesus’ life and the pattern that shaped everything that followed. We’ll discover how Jesus grew in wisdom, maturity, and favor with both God and people, and why healthy relations...

This Sunday, Pastor John finishes our Christmas series with a powerful message from Revelation 19 titled "The One Who Is To Come." While the manger marked His first coming in humility, Revelation gives us a glimpse of His return in glory. This message will walk us through the marriage of the Lamb, the return of the King, the reign of Christ, the final judgment, and the creation of a new heaven and...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our Christmas series with a powerful message from Revelation 12:1–12, where we’ll see Christmas through heaven’s eyes—not just a quiet manger scene, but a cosmic clash that reveals what was really happening behind the scenes. We’ll meet three key figures in the story—the woman with child, the great dragon, and the Son born to rule—and discover three anchoring tru...

This Sunday, Pastor John begins our Christmas series with a powerful message from Revelation 1 and 4 titled "The One Who Is." Long before the baby in the manger, Jesus was and is the eternal King—Lord over life and death, Lord of the church, and Lord of heaven. As we look through the lens of Revelation, we'll see not just the humble beginnings of Christ, but His exalted reign over all creation. Do...

This Sunday, Pastor John brings a deeply personal and powerful message from 2 Timothy 4:6-8 titled "Finishing Strong." In a culture where distractions, discouragement, and moral compromise threaten to pull believers off course, this message offers a clear call to endurance. Through four timeless truths from Paul's final words to Timothy, we'll learn what it takes to live a life that doesn't just s...

This Sunday, Pastor John brings a hope-filled message from 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 titled “The Return of Jesus” as part of our Kingdom People series. In a world that often feels chaotic and uncertain, we’ll be reminded that history is not drifting aimlessly—it’s marching toward a King. Pastor John will unpack how the return of Christ reshapes how we see death, how we wait, and how we live with pur...

This Sunday, Pastor John shares a deeply personal and powerful message from Philippians 1:21-26 titled "Why Am I Here?" After walking through a cancer diagnosis in 2024, Pastor John reflects on the verse that grounded him in purpose and hope: "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." Through this passage, we'll wrestle with four life-shaping questions: Do you know your purpose? Do you kno...

Pastor John Meador continues our Kingdom People series with a message from Ephesians 2:1-10 titled "Sit, Walk, Stand!" We'll discover how faith starts by sitting with Christ, grows by walking with Christ, and proves itself by standing with Christ. Following this process, we'll learn how to rest in His salvation and receive His grace rather than attempting to earn it. We'll also see how to live out...

Pastor John continues our Kingdom People series with a powerful message from 1 Corinthians 3:6-15 titled "Built to Last." In a world where so much feels temporary, we’re reminded that God is building something eternal—starting with us. Just like a master builder lays a strong foundation, our lives must be built on Jesus Christ, using materials that endure: the gospel, prayer, Scripture, confession...

Pastor John continues our "Kingdom People" series with a bold and timely message from Romans 1:16-32 titled "What Makes the Church Different?" In a culture that increasingly mirrors the moral confusion of ancient Rome, we'll be reminded why the church is called to stand out—not in pride, but in faith. This message unpacks the contrast between the world's rejection of God and the believer's call to...

Pastor John continues our Kingdom People series with a powerful message from Acts 2:41-47 titled "The Mission of the Church." From the birth of the early church to the fearless witness of the apostles, we'll see how God's people were united by faith in Christ and marked by radical generosity, bold prayer, and a deep commitment to sharing the gospel.

Pastor John launches our new sermon series, Kingdom People, with a powerful message from Acts 1:1-8 titled "The Birth of the Church." As we examine the moment Jesus promised the Holy Spirit and commissioned His followers, we'll discover what it truly means to be the church—a Spirit-empowered people called out to carry the message of the gospel to the ends of the earth.

Pastor John continues our Redemption series with a powerful message from Romans 3:21-26 titled Redemption Theology. Like holding a flawless diamond to the light, we’ll examine six breathtaking facets of salvation—each revealing what Jesus accomplished for us. From ransomed to redeemed, condemned to justified, cursed to favored, and lost to rescued, this message will walk us through the full beauty...

Pastor John continues our Redemption series with a powerful message from Matthew 27:50–54 titled The Moment of Redemption. In this message, we’ll look at the exact moment Jesus gave His life on the cross—and why it stands as the most significant event in human history. At that moment, the sacrifice was finished, the curse was broken, and access to God was made possible for all.

message from Matthew 26:28 titled, "The Scarlet Thread of Redemption." From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells one story—a story woven together by a crimson thread pointing to the blood of Jesus. In this message, we’ll trace that thread through the promises, pictures, prophecies, and person of redemption, and discover the life-changing power it brings. Don’t miss this foundational message abou...

Pastor John completes our Greatest of All series with a powerful message from Luke 9:23-27 titled "Follow Me." In a world filled with easy answers and casual commitments, Jesus issues a radical invitation: deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow Him. This call isn’t just about behavior—it’s about surrender. It’s not a momentary decision but a daily, lifelong walk of faith. Don’t miss t...

Pastor John continues our Greatest of All series with a powerful message from Matthew 22:35-40 titled "The Great Commandment." At the heart of our faith is a radical call to love—God first, and then others with the same care we give ourselves. Through this message, we’ll be reminded that the foundation of every relationship, every commandment, and every act of obedience is love. When we live this...

Pastor John continues our Greatest of All series with a powerful message from Matthew 22:35-40 titled "The Great Commandment." At the heart of our faith is a radical call to love—God first, and then others with the same care we give ourselves. Through this message, we’ll be reminded that the foundation of every relationship, every commandment, and every act of obedience is love. When we live this...

Pastor John continues our Greatest of All series with a powerful message from John 11:17–27 titled "When You Believe…" As Jesus stands at the tomb of Lazarus, we see more than a miracle—we see a moment that points to the ultimate resurrection and the life-changing power of belief. In the face of grief, disappointment, and the impossible, Jesus calls us to trust Him fully. Don’t miss this moving me...

Pastor John continues our Greatest of All series with a faith-building message from Matthew 14:22–34 titled Bread and Boats. Is this iconic story, the Disciples battle fierce winds until Jesus appears, walking on the water with words of peace. When Peter steps out in faith, he learns firsthand that eyes fixed on Jesus can withstand any storm. No matter the waves that surround us, Christ’s presence...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our "Greatest of All" series with a powerful message from Mark 10:17–27 titled "One Thing You Lack." In this honest and challenging conversation between Jesus and the rich young ruler, we’ll see what happens when a seemingly good, successful person is confronted with the one thing holding him back from true life.

Pastor John returns to continue our "Greatest of All" series with a powerful message from John 4:1-26. In this unforgettable conversation between Jesus and the woman at the well, we’ll see how Jesus initiates, invites, and reveals truth in a way that leads to life-changing transformation.

Pastor John brings a powerful message from Micah 7:7-20 titled "Thriving in the Waiting." In a world that often feels uncertain and slow to change, we’re reminded that God’s people don’t just survive—they thrive. Through the prophet Micah, we’ll learn how to wait expectantly, wrestle through life’s battles, watch for God with confidence, and worship Him with joy. Whether you're in a season of sile...