Crosspoint Church Sermons

Ever feel like growth is happening in your life even when you can't see it? Join us as we explore how the Holy Spirit—a person to get to know rather than a tool to use—works for us, in us, and through us to bring about lasting internal transformation. Discover how to move beyond simple willpower and lean into a spirit-led life that guides your path and empowers you to bless those around you.

Ever feel like God is a distant mystery rather than a personal presence you can actually know? This sermon kicks off a new series exploring how the Holy Spirit is a person—not just an impersonal "force"—who serves as your daily advocate and teacher. Discover how opening your life to the Spirit can lead to a total transformation and a peace that you can't find anywhere else.

If you have ever felt like your New Year’s resolutions were just temporary fixes, this message explores why we often look for answers in "hidden places" when the truth is right in front of us. Discover how Jesus is more than just a great teacher or showman, but the "main thing" who invites us into a life-changing relationship that can truly transform who we are. Join us to learn how staying rooted in him can lead to a year of overflowing gratitude and a deeper connection with the community around you.

Explore what it means to be an authentic representation of Christ rather than a mere imitation through the surprising story of a Charlie Chaplin lookalike contest and the opening of Romans 1. This message highlights how we are loved by "Love itself" to be transformed into people who cross social boundaries and live under the authority of a different King,,. Join us to learn how to practically look back at God's faithfulness and live out the true "good news" in your everyday life.

If you’re feeling exhausted by the pressure to "optimize" your life for the New Year, guest speaker David Williams offers a refreshing reminder that you are a handcrafted creation, not a commercial product in need of a software update. Instead of relying on "habit stacking" to save ourselves, this message explores how to find true rest and hope by shifting our attention toward Jesus, whose power is made perfect in our weakness.

How do you find real, deep-seated joy when life is stressful and full of waiting? This message contrasts fleeting happiness with true joy—a deep sense of well-being that lasts even through suffering—by exploring the practical wisdom of the Book of James. Learn how to be like the patient farmer by strengthening your heart through disciplines like intentional waiting, prayer, and avoiding grumbling so you can wait well for the things God has in store.

In this broken and dark world, the Advent season calls us to focus on the true peace that comes from God,. Learn what Romans 15 teaches: the strongest sign of our faith is accepting one another just as Christ accepted us, compelling us to tear down dividing walls and make love the primary rule when handling all our differences, even in the church.

Is the holiday season leaving you exhausted and feeling like the world isn't right? We dive into why we need to acknowledge the darkness and emptiness of Advent before we can truly appreciate the light and meaning of Christmas. Learn how to "wake up" by casting off old habits and making space for Jesus, and discover why the greatest command is to actively love even the people you don't feel like loving.

This week, we conclude our series on "what Jesus had to say about your wallet," diving into the powerful story of the poor widow who gave two very small copper coins. You might think the big gifts are the ones that count, but Jesus introduces "new math" for generosity, declaring that the widow actually put in "more than all the others". Discover why God measures giving by what you keep, challenging us to embrace sacrificial generosity rather than seeking status.

Get ready for the story of Zacchaeus, the wealthy but notoriously short chief tax collector who climbed a sycamore fig tree just to catch a glimpse of Jesus. This sermon explores why Jesus invited himself over for dinner and how that encounter led to a radical transformation, proving that costly generosity is the ultimate way to break the spiritual hold that greed and finances can have on your life.

Feeling anxious about your finances or wondering how faith applies when life is just plain hard? We dive into Jesus’s challenging parable about the shrewd manager, revealing why you cannot serve both God and money. Discover why money is a terrible master but a good tool, and how choosing to trust God with your everyday life—not just your eternal life—can bring you true peace and purpose.

Struggling with money anxiety or feeling overwhelmed by your possessions? Kale kicks off our "What Jesus Said About Your Wallet" series by diving into Jesus' practical teaching on greed and worry, challenging us to discover where we truly place our trust. Learn why accumulating more stuff is a dangerous trap and how to trust God not just in life's most difficult moments, but in every single "room" of your ordinary life.

In this challenging look at Philippians 2," we explore the profound command to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling" and discover why you must stop waiting to feel ready; it’s time to obey and follow God. Discover the secret to *spiritual growth by learning how to replace grumbling and arguing with joy and praise, enabling you to live a blameless life that shines like a star in a dark world. Understanding this costly grace is crucial, because true mission starts here —with unity and righteousness in your own life.

Discover the radical, countercultural mindset of Jesus (Philippians 2) and how genuine humility is the key to a better life and effective Christian mission. Learn three practical steps, including consistent serving and sacrificial giving, that Kale recommends for developing this transformative approach to spiritual growth.

Join us as guest speaker Grady D. King shares his powerful testimony of God's grace after enduring a total health collapse, coding three times, and spending over five months in the hospital. Learn why the Bible's Psalm 23 became a new "life song" for him while walking through the valley of the shadow of death and how he realized, like Jacob, that "The Lord was in this place and I didn't even know it" during his darkest hours. This message challenges us to embrace our identity as missionaries in our own culture. King offers crucial, non-antagonistic advice, inspired by 1 Peter, on how to share your faith story, live Christ's example, and continue to do good by focusing on blessing others rather than stress.

Join guest speaker Juan Meza, the Spanish language pastor at White Settlement Church of Christ, as he challenges us to align with the Ultimate Mission of the Church: spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. Meza draws on his experience working on his doctoral dissertation on Multicultural Churches to explain why diversity is essential to God's heart, requiring intentionality and difficult conversations instead of minimization or denial. Learn three key ways to stay focused on this mission—including practical tips for being a missionary right where you are—and why we desperately need to embrace the often-overlooked Power of the Holy Spirit to succeed.

Are you trying to hold onto control too tightly? Just like trying to grip a bike harder actually makes it more difficult to ride, the harder we try to control life, the harder it gets. Preaching Minister Kale Courtright wraps up "The Jesus Way" series by exploring why true Christian life begins with learning how to surrender and give up some control. We dive into Mark 8 as Jesus issues the challenging invitation to become his disciple, calling us to deny ourselves and take up our cross. Discover why pursuing individual happiness through self-interest is a "treadmill of self" that never stops, and how following Jesus's counterintuitive call to lose your life is the only way to save it and find peace.

Are you stuck trying to grow your faith? It's easy to be a spiritual philosopher, but much harder to become an apprentice of Jesus. In this message on The Jesus Way, we explore why you need more than motivation—you must intentionally "arrange your days" to find deep contentment, joy, and confidence in your everyday life with God. Learn how ancient Christians used a Rule of Life (a structure, like a trellis) to put a plan in place for following Christ, ensuring you stop being passively formed by the world and start maximizing your spiritual growth. Discover the core daily habits needed for transformation and making Jesus the main focus of your life.

Are you feeling stuck, burdened, or overwhelmed by life's challenges? Join guest speaker Rodney Holmstrom as he shares how pain is inevitable, but misery is truly optional. This powerful message explores how we can find genuine healing and freedom from our hurts, hang-ups, and habits, not just for addiction, but for anyone navigating a broken world. Discover how admitting our need and trusting God's grace allows us to let go of burdens and live the purpose He has for us. Get ready to embrace a new path to spiritual health and lasting recovery in Christ!

Are you ready to stop just thinking about faith and start living it in your everyday life? This sermon challenges us to move beyond simply knowing the right answers to actually becoming like Jesus, transforming into a person of love and action. Discover practical ways to live out your faith, from sharing your table with others to sharing your personal story and actively showing love in every situation. It's time to move beyond being a fan and step into living the "Jesus way" right where you are, making a real impact and inviting others on the journey.#LiveYourFaith #PracticalChristianity #BecomeLikeJesus #SpiritualGrowth #EverydayFaith #LoveOthers #CrossPointChurch