Listening Well To The King

It's hard to believe that God's plan is the church... BUT IT IS. The church becomes more and more attractive as we grow in our UP.IN.OUT relationships. Pastor Rick clarified the CrossPoint Church Pathway for the flock to make a Kingdom Impact.

Drew Harder and Sharon Wager joined Pastor Rick in delivering the Mothers Day message at CrossPoint Church.  Drew and Sharon answered questions and shared their hearts while Pastor Rick brought everything together focusing on Fearing God. It was exciting to see how the CrossPoint community responded to Drew and Sharon.

Jesus addressed doing Spiritual Disciplines for show.  Giving to the Poor, praying and fasting are all good, but ought to be done secretly in order to deepen ones relationship with God.  It's all about the relationship. Pastor Rick taught this lesson to CrossPoint Church.

Jesus shocked the crowds once again.  Loving your neighbor was tough enough... but loving your enemies. Loving enemies can only happen if we are walking with God. Kingdom Patriots make a kingdom impact because they love their enemies. Pastor Rick spoke this message to CrossPoint Church

Jesus shared that Kingdom Patriots must speak truthfully instead of falsely and act graciously instead of vengefully.  Pastor Rick shared this message to CrossPoint Church

Adultery hurts God and others. In God's eyes, we commit adultery when we lust. Jesus knows how heinous adultery is and tells His Kingdom Patriots to deal drastically with the sin of unfaithfulness.  Pastor Rick taught this lesson to CrossPoint Church.

Christ rose from the dead conquering sin's power in our lives and showing us what the future holds. Those who put their faith in Jesus have a secure future... one with Jesus for all of eternity. By God's grace our hope is secure.

The Jews were shocked... Jesus, the Messiah? Christ's entrance into Jerusalem marks a week that will change everything... It was time for Jesus to shed His blood so we could be redeemed and enjoy a relationship with God forever.  Hopefully, this story of God's grace will move us from surprise to shock. Pastor Rick spoke this message to CrossPoint Church

Anger separates. God condemns anger because God desires those who come under his reign and rule to be at peace with one another. Jesus literally said that reconciliation is more important than sacrifices. Pastor Blake Peterson shares this important message with the CrossPoint Church

Jesus fulfilled the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament. Jesus boldly proclaimed the authority of the Old Testament.  Jesus bristled against the Pharisees performances and all their man-made rules. 

Jesus called Kingdom Patriots salt and light.  These are metaphors of impact. Boldly speaking... our world would be more anxious and darker without obedient Christian's influence. Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint Church.

God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right. The Kingdom of Heaven belongs to folks who suffer for obeying their King. Pastor Blake Peterson shares at CrossPoint Church how persecution ought to be expected when we follow Jesus. 

God blesses those who work for peace... who actively pursue peace with others. A peacemaker goes... to those he has hurt or to those who hurt him.  Unity among the brothers is critical both in the home and in church. Pastor Rick shared this message to CrossPoint Church.

Only those with pure hearts can see God... but seeing God clearly changes everything.  So repentance, confession and obedience keep our hearts clean and our vision sharp.  Pastor Rick shared this message to CrossPoint Church.

God is merciful.  Kingdom patriots are merciful. Yet the church as a ways to grow in being merciful.  May our hearts break the way God's heart breaks.  Pastor Rick taught this message at CrossPoint Church.

God blesses those who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they will be satisfied. God approves of those who conform to the mind, desires and will of God. If you do, you will be fattened... satisfied.  What a promise.  Pastor Blake Peterson gave this message at CrossPoint Church.

Jesus talks about how normal life should look like when come under the reign and rule of God. God approves of people who are meek, gentle and mild.  Folks who have a calm strength which come from walking with God and trusting Him.  Pastor Rick shared this message at CrossPoint Church.

God APPROVES of those who MOURN, for they ALONE will be comforted. People who see both God and their sin clearly.  Pastor Rick taught this lesson at CrossPoint Church.

Jesus shocks the crowds with His Kingdom message. God approves of those who see their spiritual bankruptcy and depend wholly on Him. Pastor Rick spoke from Matthew 5:1-3

Jesus was ushered into a messy world in order to save messy people.  We scratch our heads why, yet immediately are grateful for His love, mercy and grace. Thanks for entering the Mess. Pastor Rick preached at CrossPoint Church.