Cross Point Church Podcast

In this episode of the Anything’s Possible Podcast, Pastor Kevin Queen, Pastor Josh Reed, and New Testament scholars Dr. Adam Winn and Dr. Jim Miller unpack the surprising ending of Mark 16. As they explore the final verses of Mark’s Gospel, the conversation tackles one of the most debated questions in Scripture: Did Mark really end at verse eight? And if so, what does that mean for our faith, our...

Have you ever felt like you’ve messed up too much… gone too far… or disqualified yourself from God’s grace? Easter tells a different story.  Pastor Kevin Queen unpacks Mark 16 where we don’t just see an empty tomb; we see a personal invitation! When the angel says, “Go tell the disciples  and Peter ,” it’s a powerful reminder that even the one who failed Jesus wasn’t written off. He was...

Have you ever taken an awareness test? It’s possible to be looking right at something, and still miss it. In Mark 15:16–47, we see a sobering moment surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus. The very people carrying out His death didn’t fully realize who He was until it was too late. Their awareness came after the fact, but what about ours? Pastor Kevin Queen walks through this passage and invites us...

Have you ever felt the tension of wanting to do what’s right… but also wanting to be accepted? In Mark 15:1–15, we see Pontius Pilate caught in that exact struggle. Faced with the truth about Jesus, Pilate chooses to please the crowd instead; releasing a guilty man and sending an innocent Savior to the cross. In week 44 of our journey through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Dustin Aagaard walks through...

Have you ever felt the sting of betrayal or the weight of loneliness? In Mark 14:43–72, we see some of the most painful moments in Jesus’ final hours. Judas betrays Him with a kiss, Peter denies even knowing Him, and the rest of the disciples scatter. Yet even in the face of betrayal, abandonment, and false accusations, Jesus responds with grace, courage, and unwavering love. In week 43 of our jou...

When life doesn’t turn out the way we hoped, what do we do with the disappointment? It’s easy to become bitter, discouraged, or even begin to question God. But what if disappointment isn’t the end of the story? In Mark 14:26–42, Pastor Dustin Aagaard walks through Jesus’ moment in the Garden of Gethsemane, where even Jesus experienced deep sorrow and disappointment. His closest friends fell asleep...

What if one of the most common questions about Christianity is also one of the most misunderstood? In Mark 14:12–25, we step into one of the most significant nights in history; a private dinner that changed everything. What Jesus said and did in that room still shapes millions of lives today.  In this message we will discover that Baptism is not about earning salvation. It’s about obedience....

In week 40 of our series through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Laurel Bunker walks us through Mark 14:1–11 and the powerful story of a woman who boldly poured out her most valuable possession at the feet of Jesus. While others criticized her, Jesus honored her. What looked wasteful to some was beautiful worship to Him. How are you worshipping Jesus? Are you holding anything back or are you willing to...

Wars. Disasters. Politics. Cultural instability. When the world feels unpredictable, it’s easy to feel anxious, distracted, or spiritually unprepared. In Week 39 of our yearlong journey through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Kevin walks through Mark 13, where Jesus speaks directly into this tension. While no one knows the timing of His return, Jesus makes one thing clear: we don’t have to live in fear...

In week 38 of our journey through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Kevin Queen teaches from Mark 12:35–44 and invites us to reflect on a powerful question:  How are we magnifying Jesus with our lives? We’re all focused on something; our worries, our pain, our success, our opinions, or our hopes for the future. And what we focus on is what we magnify. In this message, we see how Jesus calls us to li...

When was the last time you audited your own heart? As we enter the Awaken season, this message invites us to pause and take stock of where we’re at. When life gets heavy, it reveals what we’re truly plugged into. What we love, trust, and run to in moments of pressure often exposes the condition of our hearts. In Mark 12:28–34, Jesus names the greatest commandment: to love God with our whole...

We all reach moments where avoiding the question is no longer an option. In Mark 12, Jesus tells a parable that forces one unavoidable decision into the open:  What are we going to do about Him? In week 35 of our journey through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor James Savage breaks down the parable of the tenants and exposes a tension we all live with – the desire to control our own lives. Thi...

When prayer fades, something else quietly takes its place. Over time, faith can drift, relationships can strain, and hearts can grow cluttered without us even noticing. In week 34 of our journey through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Kevin Queen walks through Mark 11:12–25 and shows how Jesus confronts spiritual entropy; both in the temple and in our own lives. This passage reveals how prayer is not a...

Ever feel surrounded by noise, pressure and opinions? Jesus is closer than. we think! In Mark 10:46–52, w. meet Bartimaeus, a blind man who refuses to stay quiet when he realizes Jesusis passing by. While the crowd tries to shut him down, he keeps cryingout for mercy, and Jesus gives him His full attention. In this message from our Gospel of Mark series, we see how faith often looks like persisten...

On the winter solstice (the shortest day and longest night of the year) Scripture reminds us that darkness is never the end of the story. In this message, we look at the third story in Luke 15, often called The Parable of the Prodigal Son, and discover that it’s really a story about two lost sons and a Father who never stops welcoming His children home. Whether we relate more to the younger son or...

We all know the frustration of losing something that truly matters; the anxiety, the searching, the relief when it’s finally found! But what happens when what’s missing isn’t a thing, but our attentiveness to Jesus? In this message from our Welcome Home series, Pastor Kevin looks at Luke 15:8–10 and reminds us of a powerful truth. Jesus relentlessly pursues what is lost (you and I) and He celebrat...

We all know the feeling of being a little lost. Perhaps we feel pulled in a dozen directions, or maybe we’re unsure what the next right step is? The noise of life can make that longing even louder; especially during the Christmas season.  In week one of our  Welcome Home  series, Pastor Kevin explores Luke 15:1–7, where Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who goes after one wa...

Do you ever notice how easy it is for life to crowd out what matters most? Even when we’re trying to follow Jesus, our routines, pressures, and distractions can make us forget the very message that’s meant to anchor our lives. We all long to stay centered on the Gospel, but sometimes it feels like we drift without meaning to. In this week’s teaching from Mark 10:32–45, Pastor James shows us that w...

Do you ever feel like you’re doing “all the right things” spiritually, yet something still feels stuck? Nobody’s Perfect, but maybe we’re trying to earn our way to God, or maybe there’s one things that’s quietly holding us back. If we’ve ever wondered why following Jesus feels harder than it should, this message speaks directly to that tension. In this week’s teaching from Mark 10:17–31, Pas...

Do you want to live a meaningful life? Do you feel your existence lacks passion or purpose? If you’re longing to feel joy again and break out of the cycle of stress and self-focus, this message is for you! In week 30 of our Gospel of Mark series, Pastor Kevin reminds us that the Kingdom of God isn’t something we achieve; it’s something we receive. When life gets busy, it’s easy to forget that some...

In this message from Pastor Kevin Queen, we look at Jesus’ teaching in Mark 10:1–12 and explore what the Bible really says about marriage, divorce, and singleness. Whatever your relationship status, God has something for you.  Marriage can be beautiful; but it can also be hard.  Divorce can be painful; but it’s not the end of your story. Singleness can feel lonely; but it’s not a lesser...

Jesus didn’t avoid hard truths – He spoke them in love. If you ever feel too far gone. If you feel lost in the uncertainty of life. If you’re unsure which way to turn, this message is for you. Pastor Kevin Queen unpacks one of the most challenging teachings in Scripture; what it means to take sin seriously, to live with heaven in mind, and to trust that Jesus is our only hope. As we di...

In this week’s message, we kick off a brand new section of the Gospel of Mark called  Greatness  and   our Campus Pastors jumped into unpack the scripture. In a world driven by achievement, comparison, and the constant climb, Jesus turns the ladder upside down and shows us another way. Do you feel like you’re lagging behind, are you burned out, or caught in comparison? this me...

Have you ever done something you regret and wished you could take it back? We’ve all been there. Moments we wish we could undo, words we wish we hadn’t said, choices that left us feeling distant from God or others. The good news is, even if we fail, God’s love for us never does.  How do we stop concealing our struggles? How do we move on when we feel like we’ve blown it? Wondering...

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to drown in the noise of life? The pace of existence can leave us spiritually numb. If you feel like your mind is full but your soul is empty – this message is for you.  In week 25 of our Gospel of Mark series, Pastor Dave Clayton walks us through Mark 9 and the transfiguration of Jesus. In this moment He reveals His full glory to the disciples and H...