The Crossing Church Sermons

Life in the Light - 1 John 1:5-7 22.10.2023 ↓

God's people are a fellowship of light and confession of sin and trusting in Jesus' sacrifice to atone for our sins. We are not a people who indulge and hide in our sins.

Jesus Brings us into a Fellowship of Joy - 1 John 1:1-4 15.10.2023 ↓

Through Jesus, the historically and tangibly revealed and declared God in the flesh, we are brought into fellowship with one another and with the Father and the Son for our ultimate joy.

The Reality and Response to our Enemy 01.10.2023 ↓

Our enemy is real. To deny that is to deny the clear teaching of Scripture. Instead of denying his reality, how instead should we respond to his desire to devour us?

Letting Him Carry our Load in Humble Trust 03.09.2023 ↓

How do we obey this command - be humbled? By trusting our Mighty God who cares for us. How do we do that? We throw our cares and anxieties on Him and let Him carry the load for us.

Advice to the Young - Follow, and to All - Be Humble - 1 Peter 5:5 27.08.2023 ↓

Peter speaks to the young people in the church and exhorts them to follow the leadership God has provided. And then to everyone - live a life of humble serve to one another

A Word to Elders of the Local Church - 1 Peter 5:1-4 20.08.2023 ↓

For those called and desiring to Shepherd God's flock, what heart do we need to do this well for the good of God's people and the shepherd?

Persecution Preparation - 1 Peter 5:12-19 13.08.2023 ↓

To the followers of Jesus, how can we prepare for the inevitable persecution and/or push back we'll receive because we are living a life that demands a gospel explanation. Peter gives us 6 ways to be ready in this passage.

How to Live with the End in View - 1 Peter 4:10-11 06.08.2023 ↓

In light of the fact that Christ can return soon or we can go to Him soon, how should we now live? Along with verses 7-9, we are given spiritual gifts to serve one another and live lives that glorify God in Christ Jesus. Let's get to it!

Suffering Through Persecution and Displaying the Reality of the Gospel - 1 Peter 3:13-17 09.07.2023 ↓

Not all of us have or will suffering persecution. At least not like they did in the early years of the church or like our brothers and sisters are suffering today around the world. But how can we be prepared if that day comes?

Gospel Centered Community - 1 Peter 3:8-12 02.07.2023 ↓

What qualities and descriptors should mark the people of God that reveal their new identity and distinction from the rest of the world?

Help for Husbands and Wives Part 2 - 1 Peter 3:1-7 25.06.2023 ↓

In 1 Peter 3:1-6, we learn how wives can live as wives in such a way that they demonstrate the reality of the gospel to the world around them.

Help for Husbands and Wives Part 1 - 1 Peter 3:1-7 18.06.2023 ↓

Focusing today on verse 7, how can a husband love His wife well in light of how the gospel has and is changing him?

Relating to Human Authorities for the Sake of the Mission - 1 Peter 2:13-17 28.05.2023 ↓

What is the responsibility of the Christian in a culture with various human authorities? How do we practice our faith? How do we engage?

A Missional Life - 1 Peter 2:11-12 21.05.2023 ↓

With our new identity, how do we live among those who have yet believed in Jesus?

We are God's People - 1 Peter 2:9-10 14.05.2023 ↓

Because of the work of God and His Gospel in us, we have a new identity and a new purpose for our lives that flavor all we do.