The Crossing Church Sermons

Living a Humble Life as God's Friend - James 4:6-10 28.08.2022 ↓

Listen in as James helps us to see how we can live a life of humility and grace enjoying being a friend of God

God's Jealous Love for His Adulterous People - James 4:4-6 21.08.2022 ↓

In some of his harshest words, James warns us of how our hearts tend to stray and how God comes after us with a fiery jealous passion for our affections.

The God-tamed Tongue Gives Life to Others - James 3:1-12 31.07.2022 ↓

Man cannot tame the tongue. But God can, and as we mature spiritually, He does! And this is life giving to others in the church and outside of the church

Teachers of the Word, be Careful because of the Tongue - James 3:1 24.07.2022 ↓

The tongue is untamable and therefore if anyone wants to be a teacher of the Word, they must take heed. But this applies to more than pastors and elders, but all of us. Is it hopeless? Never! Because what man can't tame, God can!

Real Faith in Real Life - James 2:14-26 Part 2 17.07.2022 ↓

Real Faith in Jesus shows up in real sacrifice and real risk taking. Real Faith in Jesus is for the rich and powerful and for the lowly and overlooked. Real faith shows up in real actions taken for others.

Real Faith in Real Life - James 2:14-26 Part 1 10.07.2022 ↓

Genuine saving faith will show up in genuine works or the faith is not genuine and neither is the salvation

God's Word at Work in God's People Part 3 - James 1:18-27 19.06.2022 ↓

Religion is not always a bad thing if it's an authentic expression of a gospel changed heart. Some ways this will show up is in a controlled tongue, caring for the poor and needy, and moral purity.

God's Word at Work in God's People Part 2: James 1:18-27 12.06.2022 ↓

A disciple or follower of Jesus repents of sin, humbly submits to God's Word, obeys the Word and experiences salvation, freedom and blessing.

God's Word at Work in God's People Part 1 - James 1:19-27 05.06.2022 ↓

God's Word creates a people who do not react in human anger which does not accomplish God's righteousness, but instead are humble, patient, quick to listen, slow to speak and become angry.

The Joy that Comes from Trials - James 1:2-4 01.05.2022 ↓

James helps us to see another perspective on trials that can lead to us experiencing great joy. That in our trials, our Father is at work in us to give us endurance and maturity that is only possible as we walk through those trials.

Introduction to James - James 1:1 24.04.2022 ↓

As we begin our walk through the book of James, we get insight into who James is, who he is writing to and what are some of the big themes of his letter and we see that James is a book that calls us to obey the commands of Jesus which is only possible with Jesus alive in us which puts Jesus and His life on display through our lives.

A Closing Prayer - Hebrews 13:20-25 17.04.2022 ↓

As Hebrews concludes, the writer offers a final prayer that reveals several worshipful aspects of who God is, what Jesus has done, and the glory He deserves.

Healthy Church Leadership and Membership - Hebrews 13:17-19 10.04.2022 ↓

How do we hear and obey a command like Hebrews 13:17 and still experience healthy church leadership and membership? How do we have these leadership structures in place and there not be abuse? Listen in as we walk through an important passage about what healthy church leadership and membership can look like.