https://www.crossunited.org no en-us ℗ & © 2026 Cross United Church: Lighthouse Point, FL Teachings from Cross United Church: Lighthouse Point, FL Cross United Church: Lighthouse Point, FL The teaching ministry of Cross United Church in South Florida. The teaching ministry of Cross United Church in South Florida. Daniel Slavich danny@crossunited.org Put Away the Sword (John 18:10-11) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-24/put-away-the-sword-john-1810-11 Those who want to be faithful to Jesus are always tempted to grab the sword to defend him. In other words, we try to do the Lord’s work in the world’s way. So in light of that temptation, I want to talk about some ways we’re tempted to grab the sword, what happens when we do, and then consider what it means to put the sword away. Those who want to be faithful to Jesus are always tempted to grab the sword to defend him. In other words, we try to do the Lord’s work in the world’s way. So in light of that temptation, I want to talk about some ways we’re tempted to grab the sword, what happens when we do, and then consider what it means to put the sword away. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-24/125/put-away-the-sword-john-1810-11 Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Three: Love (1 Corinthians 13:13) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-10/the-three-love-1-corinthians-1313 Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love—but the greatest of these is love. Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love—but the greatest of these is love. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-10-10/124/the-three-love-1-corinthians-1313 Sun, 10 Oct 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Pray for the Mission of God: Back to the School of Prayer, Lesson 3a (John 17:20-23) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-22/pray-for-the-mission-of-god-back-to-the-school-of-prayer-lesson-3a-john-1720-23 We should pray for a united church that reflects God, so that the world will believe and know the gospel. We should pray for a united church that reflects God, so that the world will believe and know the gospel. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-22/123/pray-for-the-mission-of-god-back-to-the-school-of-prayer-lesson-3a-john-1720-23 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Pray for the People of God: Back to the School of Prayer, Lesson 2 (John 17:6-19) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-15/pray-for-the-people-of-god-back-to-the-school-of-prayer-lesson-2-john-176-19 By following the example of Jesus and overhearing his prayer to his Father we can learn to pray well for the people of God in our own generation. We find here six ways to pray for the people of God. By following the example of Jesus and overhearing his prayer to his Father we can learn to pray well for the people of God in our own generation. We find here six ways to pray for the people of God. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-15/122/pray-for-the-people-of-god-back-to-the-school-of-prayer-lesson-2-john-176-19 Sun, 15 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 How to Listen to Jesus on Purpose (John 16:25-33) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-01/how-to-listen-to-jesus-on-purpose-john-1625-33 Jesus wants us to actively and intentionally listen to him, and in this text we find three ways to do just that. Jesus wants us to actively and intentionally listen to him, and in this text we find three ways to do just that. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-08-01/121/how-to-listen-to-jesus-on-purpose-john-1625-33 Sun, 1 Aug 2021 11:30:00 -0400 How Do We Live in Authentic Community? (Proverbs 17:17) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-25/how-do-we-live-in-authentic-community-proverbs-1717 How Do We Live in Authentic Community? How Do We Live in Authentic Community? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-25/120/how-do-we-live-in-authentic-community-proverbs-1717 Sun, 25 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Why Your Prayer Life Stinks (and How to Change It) (John 16:23-24) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-04/why-your-prayer-life-stinks-and-how-to-change-it-john-1623-24 Three ways to refresh your communion with God. Three ways to refresh your communion with God. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-07-04/119/why-your-prayer-life-stinks-and-how-to-change-it-john-1623-24 Sun, 4 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400 The Rhythm of Redemption (John 16:16-22) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-27/the-rhythm-of-redemption-john-1616-22 According to the dictionary on my laptop, a rhythm is “a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.” God infused our world with rhythms and patterns that make sense of our world. He put strong, regular, repeated patterns of movement that clue us into the nature of things. The rhythm of the sea. The rhythm of the seasons. The rhythm of a song. He put rhythms into his work of creation, and he also put rhythms into the work of redemption. There are strong, regular, repeated patterns of movement or sound in the song of the good news of Jesus Christ. God’s regular pattern of doing things. According to the dictionary on my laptop, a rhythm is “a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.” God infused our world with rhythms and patterns that make sense of our world. He put strong, regular, repeated patterns of movement that clue us into the nature of things. The rhythm of the sea. The rhythm of the seasons. The rhythm of a song. He put rhythms into his work of creation, and he also put rhythms into the work of redemption. There are strong, regular, repeated patterns of movement or sound in the song of the good news of Jesus Christ. God’s regular pattern of doing things. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-27/118/the-rhythm-of-redemption-john-1616-22 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Tune Into the Spirit (John 16:12-15) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-20/tune-into-the-spirit-john-1612-15 Tune into the Spirit through three movements of listening that Jesus gives to us. Tune into the Spirit through three movements of listening that Jesus gives to us. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-20/117/tune-into-the-spirit-john-1612-15 Sun, 20 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Which Would You Choose? (John 16:7) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-06/which-would-you-choose-john-167 Would you rather have a time machine to be with Jesus in person, or your current Christian experience? Would you rather have a time machine to be with Jesus in person, or your current Christian experience? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-06-06/116/which-would-you-choose-john-167 Sun, 6 Jun 2021 11:30:00 -0400 What's the Worst that Could Happen? (John 16:1-6) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-30/whats-the-worst-that-could-happen-john-161-6 He wants to prepare them for their purpose He wants to prepare them for their purpose https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-30/115/whats-the-worst-that-could-happen-john-161-6 Sun, 30 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Returning to the Old Normal (John 15:18-21) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-02/returning-to-the-old-normal-john-1518-21 Returning to NORMAL? As we have stumbled through the last 14 months, we have heard and said time and again the desire to get “back to normal” or to adjust to “the new normal.” We want to feel a sense of regularity, that things are dependable, or somewhat predictable. That’s what “normal” means Returning to NORMAL? As we have stumbled through the last 14 months, we have heard and said time and again the desire to get “back to normal” or to adjust to “the new normal.” We want to feel a sense of regularity, that things are dependable, or somewhat predictable. That’s what “normal” means https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-05-02/114/returning-to-the-old-normal-john-1518-21 Sun, 2 May 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Seven Keys of True Friendship (John 15:9-17) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-25/seven-keys-of-true-friendship-john-159-17 God cares about friendship, and God designed friendship. In fact, God is so committed to friendship that he actively wants us to be his friend. This is actually where the heart of friendship starts. When we’re brought into friendship with God, we can begin to form deep and healthy friendships with other people. Friendship where we don’t use people or let them use us, but where we are genuinely there for one another, caring for one another, refusing to give up on one another, enjoying being together, and being honest, vulnerable and real about the real us. All of this starts with friendship with Jesus. Jesus wants us to be his friends. Not just his followers. Not just his servants or slaves. But his friends. And in this paradigm of friendship with Jesus we will find seven keys for our friendship with him that will shape us into become real, true friends with another another. God cares about friendship, and God designed friendship. In fact, God is so committed to friendship that he actively wants us to be his friend. This is actually where the heart of friendship starts. When we’re brought into friendship with God, we can begin to form deep and healthy friendships with other people. Friendship where we don’t use people or let them use us, but where we are genuinely there for one another, caring for one another, refusing to give up on one another, enjoying being together, and being honest, vulnerable and real about the real us. All of this starts with friendship with Jesus. Jesus wants us to be his friends. Not just his followers. Not just his servants or slaves. But his friends. And in this paradigm of friendship with Jesus we will find seven keys for our friendship with him that will shape us into become real, true friends with another another. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-25/113/seven-keys-of-true-friendship-john-159-17 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Seven Christian Keys of Personal Growth (John 15:1-8) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-18/seven-christian-keys-of-personal-growth-john-151-8 Many have discovered to their great financial benefit that people are looking to grow and become better, newer, more improved versions of who they are. The personal growth industry is a $40 Billion per year industry and is expected to do nothing but grow for the foreseeable future. This movement taps into something that God put into the world and into us: God made the world full of things that grow. He made us, people, with a built-in tendency to grow. Even before sin corrupted our world and our hearts, this was true. And now, after the brokenness of our world due to humanity’s rebellion against God, we not only need to grow, but we need to change because we grow in all sorts of twisted and corrupted ways apart from the grace of God. But as much as the self-help movement has tapped into something that God put into the world, it has also twisted that truth into something that moves people away from rather than toward true personal growth. God wants us to grow. He designed us to grow. And in this message we are going to learn about Seven Christian Keys Many have discovered to their great financial benefit that people are looking to grow and become better, newer, more improved versions of who they are. The personal growth industry is a $40 Billion per year industry and is expected to do nothing but grow for the foreseeable future. This movement taps into something that God put into the world and into us: God made the world full of things that grow. He made us, people, with a built-in tendency to grow. Even before sin corrupted our world and our hearts, this was true. And now, after the brokenness of our world due to humanity’s rebellion against God, we not only need to grow, but we need to change because we grow in all sorts of twisted and corrupted ways apart from the grace of God. But as much as the self-help movement has tapped into something that God put into the world, it has also twisted that truth into something that moves people away from rather than toward true personal growth. God wants us to grow. He designed us to grow. And in this message we are going to learn about Seven Christian Keys https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-18/112/seven-christian-keys-of-personal-growth-john-151-8 Sun, 18 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400 How to Love Jesus without Being a Weirdo (John 14:28-31) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-11/how-to-love-jesus-without-being-a-weirdo-john-1428-31 We're called as Christians to love Jesus, but how do we do that without being weird? We're called as Christians to love Jesus, but how do we do that without being weird? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-11/111/how-to-love-jesus-without-being-a-weirdo-john-1428-31 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Real Peace in a Crazy World (John 14:27) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-04/real-peace-in-a-crazy-world-john-1427 Marketers for goods and services like insurance for cars and extra warranties for microwaves or lawn mowers have long known that people don’t pay a lot of money to protect their stuff. They pay a lot of money to protect their minds from worrying about their stuff. People are willing to pay and pay quite well for “peace of mind.” We inhabit a crazy, chaotic, busy, noisy world. Our ears, eyes, hearts, and minds are constantly bombarded by incomplete projects, chaotic and noisy family life, exhaustion from Zoom calls, bad music, traffic, vaccination and infection rates, anger that someone didn’t hold up their end of things, and shame and guilt for not holding up our end of things. In contrast, we long for complete project, quiet at home, good jazz, mountain air, sea breezes, and for a sense of inner well-being. We long for peace. But we often find that peace eludes us. Thankfully, Jesus offers peace. Marketers for goods and services like insurance for cars and extra warranties for microwaves or lawn mowers have long known that people don’t pay a lot of money to protect their stuff. They pay a lot of money to protect their minds from worrying about their stuff. People are willing to pay and pay quite well for “peace of mind.” We inhabit a crazy, chaotic, busy, noisy world. Our ears, eyes, hearts, and minds are constantly bombarded by incomplete projects, chaotic and noisy family life, exhaustion from Zoom calls, bad music, traffic, vaccination and infection rates, anger that someone didn’t hold up their end of things, and shame and guilt for not holding up our end of things. In contrast, we long for complete project, quiet at home, good jazz, mountain air, sea breezes, and for a sense of inner well-being. We long for peace. But we often find that peace eludes us. Thankfully, Jesus offers peace. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-04-04/110/real-peace-in-a-crazy-world-john-1427 Sun, 4 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Our Hearts: God's Home (John 14:22-26) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-28/our-hearts:-gods-home-john-14:22-26 When the the Holy Wind When the the Holy Wind https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-28/109/our-hearts:-gods-home-john-14:22-26 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Meet the Paraklete (John 14:15-21) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-21/meet-the-paraklete-john-14:15-21 As Christians today, we can fall into two dangers. It’s been said that Satan doesn’t care whether we fall into the ditch on the right hand of conservatism or the left hand of liberalism as long as we wander off the narrow pathway of following Jesus. On the right hand, we can ignore the work of the Spirit, we can acknowledge him theoretically but without any real personal life experience with him. On the left hand, we can obsess about the work of the Spirit and wrongly elevate him above the Father and Son in our understanding or functional pursuit of the Christian life. The solution is to staying on the path is listening to the biblical testimony. That's what we are going to do in this week's teaching as we meet (or get reacquainted with) the Paraklete, the Holy Spirit. As Christians today, we can fall into two dangers. It’s been said that Satan doesn’t care whether we fall into the ditch on the right hand of conservatism or the left hand of liberalism as long as we wander off the narrow pathway of following Jesus. On the right hand, we can ignore the work of the Spirit, we can acknowledge him theoretically but without any real personal life experience with him. On the left hand, we can obsess about the work of the Spirit and wrongly elevate him above the Father and Son in our understanding or functional pursuit of the Christian life. The solution is to staying on the path is listening to the biblical testimony. That's what we are going to do in this week's teaching as we meet (or get reacquainted with) the Paraklete, the Holy Spirit. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-21/108/meet-the-paraklete-john-14:15-21 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0400 Learn to Pray on Purpose (John 14:12-14) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-14/learn-to-pray-on-purpose-john-14:12-14 We have a vague sense that we should do God’s will and that we should pray, and we understand these are connected. But we don’t understand at all the mechanics of it. We often have a superficial meme-level, superstitious understanding. We have a vague sense that we should do God’s will and that we should pray, and we understand these are connected. But we don’t understand at all the mechanics of it. We often have a superficial meme-level, superstitious understanding. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-14/107/learn-to-pray-on-purpose-john-14:12-14 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Best Supporting Actors? Philip (John 14:8-11) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-07/best-supporting-actors-philip-john-14:8-11 While Peter was concerned with bravery, and Thomas was concerned with practicality, Philip thinks it’s a problem of sufficient calculation, of resourcing. If they only had a bit more, Philip says, then that would be “enough.” While Peter was concerned with bravery, and Thomas was concerned with practicality, Philip thinks it’s a problem of sufficient calculation, of resourcing. If they only had a bit more, Philip says, then that would be “enough.” https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-03-07/106/best-supporting-actors-philip-john-14:8-11 Sun, 7 Mar 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Best Supporting Actors? Thomas the Practical Skeptic (John 14:5-7) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-28/best-supporting-actors-thomas-the-practical-skeptic-john-14:5-7 Thomas was a lot like us. He wanted proof and practical answers to problems. Jesus meets him at his point of doubt, and it changes everything for Thomas. Thomas was a lot like us. He wanted proof and practical answers to problems. Jesus meets him at his point of doubt, and it changes everything for Thomas. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-28/105/best-supporting-actors-thomas-the-practical-skeptic-john-14:5-7 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Best Supporting Actors? The Story of Peter (John 13:36-14:4) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-21/best-supporting-actors-the-story-of-peter-john-13:36-14:4 In this mini-series, "Best Supporting Actors?" we are looking at the lives of three of Jesus's friends and followers, Peter, Thomas, and Philip. In this mini-series, "Best Supporting Actors?" we are looking at the lives of three of Jesus's friends and followers, Peter, Thomas, and Philip. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-21/104/best-supporting-actors-the-story-of-peter-john-13:36-14:4 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0500 What the World Needs Now (John 13:33-35) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-14/what-the-world-needs-now-john-13:33-35 What the world needs now...just in time for Valentine's! What the world needs now...just in time for Valentine's! https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-14/103/what-the-world-needs-now-john-13:33-35 Sun, 14 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0500 14 Things You Didn't Know About the Glory of God (#7 Might Blow Your Mind!) (John 13:31-32) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-07/14-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-glory-of-god-7-might-blow-your-mind-john-13:31-32 This week we sample a survey of the Bible's teaching about the glory of God. This week we sample a survey of the Bible's teaching about the glory of God. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-02-07/102/14-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-glory-of-god-7-might-blow-your-mind-john-13:31-32 Sun, 7 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0500 When Followers Fall Away (John 13:21-30) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-31/when-followers-fall-away-john-13:21-30 Can true believers lose their salvation? Find out in this message from our study in The Book of Life. Can true believers lose their salvation? Find out in this message from our study in The Book of Life. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-31/101/when-followers-fall-away-john-13:21-30 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Ways We Get in the Way (John 13:6-11) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-17/ways-we-get-in-the-way-john-13:6-11 Often, we get in our own way instead receiving what Christ offers to us. Often, we get in our own way instead receiving what Christ offers to us. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-17/100/ways-we-get-in-the-way-john-13:6-11 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0500 The Way of Christ-like Leadership (John 13:1-5) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-10/the-way-of-christ-like-leadership-john-13:1-5 In a moment of a crisis of leadership, what is the way of Christ-like leadership? In a moment of a crisis of leadership, what is the way of Christ-like leadership? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2021-01-10/99/the-way-of-christ-like-leadership-john-13:1-5 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:30:00 -0500 Living Hope in a Dying World (1 Peter 1:3-5) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-20/living-hope-in-a-dying-world-1-peter-1:3-5 God wants to move you from the place of darkness and death into the land of living hope. Scripture says that we are enslaved all our lives by the fear of death (Hebrews 2:15), but God wants to see us free. This is the inheritance God gives us in the gospel of Jesus Christ. God wants to move you from the place of darkness and death into the land of living hope. Scripture says that we are enslaved all our lives by the fear of death (Hebrews 2:15), but God wants to see us free. This is the inheritance God gives us in the gospel of Jesus Christ. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-20/98/living-hope-in-a-dying-world-1-peter-1:3-5 Sun, 20 Dec 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Radiant Hope in a Dark World (1 Peter 3:13-17) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-13/radiant-hope-in-a-dark-world-1-peter-3:13-17 Advent presents us with the gift of remembering and rediscovering hope in a world of darkness and death. Our study is called “Light and Life to All He Brings: Find Hope for Christmas.” We have looked finding Thrilling Hope in a Weary World (Romans 5:1-5) and Invisible Hope in a Visual World (Romans 8:24-25). Now we are going to turn to the letter of a long-time friend and follower of Jesus to discover Radiant Hope in a Dark World (1 Peter 3:13-17). Advent presents us with the gift of remembering and rediscovering hope in a world of darkness and death. Our study is called “Light and Life to All He Brings: Find Hope for Christmas.” We have looked finding Thrilling Hope in a Weary World (Romans 5:1-5) and Invisible Hope in a Visual World (Romans 8:24-25). Now we are going to turn to the letter of a long-time friend and follower of Jesus to discover Radiant Hope in a Dark World (1 Peter 3:13-17). https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-13/97/radiant-hope-in-a-dark-world-1-peter-3:13-17 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Invisible Hope in a Visual World (Romans 8:24-25) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-06/invisible-hope-in-a-visual-world-romans-8:24-25 In a world flooded with images, we need something we can't see. We need invisible hope in a visual world. In a world flooded with images, we need something we can't see. We need invisible hope in a visual world. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-12-06/96/invisible-hope-in-a-visual-world-romans-8:24-25 Sun, 6 Dec 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Thrilling Hope in a Weary World (Romans 5:1-6) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-29/thrilling-hope-in-a-weary-world-romans-5:1-6 After nearly forty weeks in the wilderness of the global pandemic, after the unrest of racial injustice and protests, after a contested election divided the nation, a consistent theme resonates from our hearts. More than frustration, more than anger, more than even fear, I hear people voice their weariness. “I am tired.” I am tired of my kids missing the normal life of birthday parties and ballgames. I am tired of my kids worried about whether their skin color will end up sentencing them to death. I am tired of partisan politicians hypocritically saying one thing but then the opposite when it serves their political self-interest. I am tired of masking my face and distancing myself. I am tired of thousands of people dying from a virus we can’t see and can’t seem to control. I am tired of wondering whether and whence my next paycheck. I am tired. We just passed Thanksgiving, and the holidays press in with tidings of more work, stress, financial concern. We are tired. We are weary. Our world is weary. After nearly forty weeks in the wilderness of the global pandemic, after the unrest of racial injustice and protests, after a contested election divided the nation, a consistent theme resonates from our hearts. More than frustration, more than anger, more than even fear, I hear people voice their weariness. “I am tired.” I am tired of my kids missing the normal life of birthday parties and ballgames. I am tired of my kids worried about whether their skin color will end up sentencing them to death. I am tired of partisan politicians hypocritically saying one thing but then the opposite when it serves their political self-interest. I am tired of masking my face and distancing myself. I am tired of thousands of people dying from a virus we can’t see and can’t seem to control. I am tired of wondering whether and whence my next paycheck. I am tired. We just passed Thanksgiving, and the holidays press in with tidings of more work, stress, financial concern. We are tired. We are weary. Our world is weary. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-29/95/thrilling-hope-in-a-weary-world-romans-5:1-6 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Three Principles of Believing (John 12:44-50) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-22/three-principles-of-believing-john-12:44-50 In the weeks approaching the Advent season In the weeks approaching the Advent season https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-22/94/three-principles-of-believing-john-12:44-50 Sun, 22 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0500 How to Read the Old Testament (John 12:37-43) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-15/how-to-read-the-old-testament-john-12:37-43 We learn in this message four principles of the Old Testament and four practices for reading the Old Testament. We learn in this message four principles of the Old Testament and four practices for reading the Old Testament. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-15/93/how-to-read-the-old-testament-john-12:37-43 Sun, 15 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Four Ways to See (John 12:20-36) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-08/four-ways-to-see-john-12:20-36 As John has invited us to “wake up and see the glory” in the triumphal entry narrative (12:12-19), he points us now toward four ways to see the glory of Christ. As John has invited us to “wake up and see the glory” in the triumphal entry narrative (12:12-19), he points us now toward four ways to see the glory of Christ. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-08/92/four-ways-to-see-john-12:20-36 Sun, 8 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Wake Up and See the Glory (John 12:12-19) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-01/wake-up-and-see-the-glory-john-12:12-19 John tells us the story of the the counter-intuitive glory of the King of the cosmos, the entire universe, Jesus Christ, God the Son, incarnate. Jesus enters Jerusalem as the King and Savior God had promised centuries before, but, despite appearance, his seemingly royal entry into the city did not ultimately exalt him as King. His royal arrival foreshadowed his true glory, which God would reveal on the cross and vindicate in the resurrection. John tells us the story of the the counter-intuitive glory of the King of the cosmos, the entire universe, Jesus Christ, God the Son, incarnate. Jesus enters Jerusalem as the King and Savior God had promised centuries before, but, despite appearance, his seemingly royal entry into the city did not ultimately exalt him as King. His royal arrival foreshadowed his true glory, which God would reveal on the cross and vindicate in the resurrection. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-11-01/91/wake-up-and-see-the-glory-john-12:12-19 Sun, 1 Nov 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Does Jesus Owe You Something? (John 11:54-12:11) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-25/does-jesus-owe-you-something-john-11:54-12:11 Do you believe that Jesus deserves all that you have, or do you believe he owes you something? Do you believe that Jesus deserves all that you have, or do you believe he owes you something? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-25/90/does-jesus-owe-you-something-john-11:54-12:11 Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0400 5 Christian Political Practices https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-18/5-christian-political-practices How should Christians engage politics in light of what we believe about politics? How should Christians engage politics in light of what we believe about politics? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-18/89/5-christian-political-practices Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0400 The Most Important Political Institution (and Four More Christian Political Principles) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-11/the-most-important-political-institution-and-four-more-christian-political-principles How should Christians think about politics in this tense political moment? How should Christians think about politics in this tense political moment? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-11/88/the-most-important-political-institution-and-four-more-christian-political-principles Sun, 11 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0400 3 Christian Political Principles https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-04/3-christian-political-principles How should Christians think about politics in this tense political moment? How should Christians think about politics in this tense political moment? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-10-04/87/3-christian-political-principles Sun, 4 Oct 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Our Place and Our Nation: Power, Politics, and the People of God (John 11:45-53) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-27/our-place-and-our-nation:-power-politics-and-the-people-of-god-john-11:45-53 How should faithful Christians think about politics? Find out in this three week mini-series. How should faithful Christians think about politics? Find out in this three week mini-series. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-27/86/our-place-and-our-nation:-power-politics-and-the-people-of-god-john-11:45-53 Sun, 27 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0400 When Jesus Crashes the Funeral (John 11:1-44) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-20/when-jesus-crashes-the-funeral-john-11:1-44 What happens when Jesus shows up to a funeral? What happens when Jesus shows up to a funeral? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-20/85/when-jesus-crashes-the-funeral-john-11:1-44 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0400 What has Jesus done? (John 10:31-42) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-13/what-has-jesus-done-john-10:31-42 What Jesus does reveals who Jesus is. What Jesus does reveals who Jesus is. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-13/84/what-has-jesus-done-john-10:31-42 Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Why Should I Care About the Trinity? (John 10:30) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-06/why-should-i-care-about-the-trinity-john-10:30 Why Should I Care About the Trinity? (John 10:30) Why Should I Care About the Trinity? (John 10:30) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-09-06/83/why-should-i-care-about-the-trinity-john-10:30 Sun, 6 Sep 2020 11:30:00 -0400 What Do We Do When the World is Falling Apart? (1 Corinthians 13:13) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-30/what-do-we-do-when-the-world-is-falling-apart-1-corinthians-13:13 How do we respond when the world is falling apart? With faith, hope, and love. How do we respond when the world is falling apart? With faith, hope, and love. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-30/82/what-do-we-do-when-the-world-is-falling-apart-1-corinthians-13:13 Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Why Do Some Believe and Others Don't? (John 10:19-30) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-23/why-do-some-believe-and-others-dont-john-10:19-30 Why Do Some Believe and Others Don't? (John 10:19-30) Why Do Some Believe and Others Don't? (John 10:19-30) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-23/80/why-do-some-believe-and-others-dont-john-10:19-30 Sun, 23 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0400 How Jesus Shepherds Us Into Life (John 10:11-18) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-16/how-jesus-shepherds-us-into-life-john-10:11-18 Four ways Jesus shepherds us into life like God intended. Four ways Jesus shepherds us into life like God intended. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-16/79/how-jesus-shepherds-us-into-life-john-10:11-18 Sun, 16 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Freedom and Fullness of Life (John 10:7-10) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-09/freedom-and-fullness-of-life-john-10:7-10 Jesus offers us the freedom and flourishing of fullness of life in the presence, promises, and purposes of God. Jesus offers us the freedom and flourishing of fullness of life in the presence, promises, and purposes of God. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-09/81/freedom-and-fullness-of-life-john-10:7-10 Sun, 9 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Learn to Discern (John 10:1-6) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-02/learn-to-discern-john-10:1-6 Jesus wants us to learn to discern the difference between an imposter and a Pastor, between a stranger and a Shepherd, between the world and the Word. Jesus wants us to learn to discern the difference between an imposter and a Pastor, between a stranger and a Shepherd, between the world and the Word. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-08-02/78/learn-to-discern-john-10:1-6 Sun, 2 Aug 2020 11:30:00 -0400 I Once Was Blind, But Now I See (John 9:1-41) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-26/i-once-was-blind-but-now-i-see-john-9:1-41 John 9 a story of amazing grace that John tells so that we can know who Jesus is and what Jesus offers to us. Here we see the amazing grace of Jesus in saving sinners by giving them sight. John 9 a story of amazing grace that John tells so that we can know who Jesus is and what Jesus offers to us. Here we see the amazing grace of Jesus in saving sinners by giving them sight. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-26/77/i-once-was-blind-but-now-i-see-john-9:1-41 Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0400 How Jesus Meets Us in Seasons of Suffering (John 9:1-3) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-12/how-jesus-meets-us-in-seasons-of-suffering-john-9:1-3 How Jesus Meets Us in Seasons of Suffering (John 9:1-3) How Jesus Meets Us in Seasons of Suffering (John 9:1-3) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-12/76/how-jesus-meets-us-in-seasons-of-suffering-john-9:1-3 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0400 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Divinity (John 8:57-59) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-05/7-challenges-of-authentic-faith:-the-challenge-of-divinity-john-8:57-59 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Divinity (John 8:57-59) 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Divinity (John 8:57-59) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-05/75/7-challenges-of-authentic-faith:-the-challenge-of-divinity-john-8:57-59 Sun, 5 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0400 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Knowing (John 8:52-56) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-03/7-challenges-of-authentic-faith:-the-challenge-of-knowing-john-8:52-56 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Knowing (John 8:52-56) 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Knowing (John 8:52-56) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-07-03/74/7-challenges-of-authentic-faith:-the-challenge-of-knowing-john-8:52-56 Fri, 3 Jul 2020 11:30:00 -0400 What in the World is God Doing? (Ephesians 2:1-22) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-14/what-in-the-world-is-god-doing-ephesians-2:1-22 What in the World is God Doing? (Ephesians 2:11-22) What in the World is God Doing? (Ephesians 2:11-22) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-14/73/what-in-the-world-is-god-doing-ephesians-2:1-22 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 11:30:00 -0400 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Paternity (John 8:41-47) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-07/7-challenges-of-authentic-faith:-the-challenge-of-paternity-john-8:41-47 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Paternity (John 8:41-47) 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Paternity (John 8:41-47) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-06-07/72/7-challenges-of-authentic-faith:-the-challenge-of-paternity-john-8:41-47 Sun, 7 Jun 2020 11:30:00 -0400 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Legacy (John 8:39-41) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-31/7-challenges-of-authentic-faith:-the-challenge-of-legacy-john-8:39-41 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Legacy (John 8:39-41) 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Legacy (John 8:39-41) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-31/71/7-challenges-of-authentic-faith:-the-challenge-of-legacy-john-8:39-41 Sun, 31 May 2020 11:30:00 -0400 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Slavery (John 8.33-38) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-24/7-challenges-of-authentic-faith:-the-challenge-of-slavery-john-8-33-38 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Slavery (John 8.33-38) 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: The Challenge of Slavery (John 8.33-38) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-24/70/7-challenges-of-authentic-faith:-the-challenge-of-slavery-john-8-33-38 Sun, 24 May 2020 11:30:00 -0400 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: Abiding (John 8:31-23) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-17/7-challenges-of-authentic-faith:-abiding-john-8:31-23 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: Abiding (John 8:31-23) 7 Challenges of Authentic Faith: Abiding (John 8:31-23) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-17/69/7-challenges-of-authentic-faith:-abiding-john-8:31-23 Sun, 17 May 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Tribal Council (John 8:31-59) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-10/tribal-council-john-8:31-59 The challenge: will you stick with Jesus for the long haul? The challenge: will you stick with Jesus for the long haul? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-10/68/tribal-council-john-8:31-59 Sun, 10 May 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Who Are You? (John 8:25-30) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-03/who-are-you-john-8:25-30 Find out who you are by finding out who Jesus is. Find out who you are by finding out who Jesus is. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-05-03/67/who-are-you-john-8:25-30 Sun, 3 May 2020 11:30:00 -0400 When You Die, Will You Live? (John 8:21-24) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-26/when-you-die-will-you-live-john-8:21-24 Jesus confronts us with a question: when you die, will you live? Jesus confronts us with a question: when you die, will you live? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-26/66/when-you-die-will-you-live-john-8:21-24 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Jesus on Trial (John 8:13-20) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-19/jesus-on-trial-john-8:13-20 Jesus passes any test and every test with flying colors. Jesus passes any test and every test with flying colors. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-19/65/jesus-on-trial-john-8:13-20 Sun, 19 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: God is More Fearsome than Our Fears (Habakkuk 3:3-16) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-15/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-god-is-more-fearsome-than-our-fears-habakkuk-3:3-16 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: God is More Fearsome than Our Fears (Habakkuk 3:3-16) Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: God is More Fearsome than Our Fears (Habakkuk 3:3-16) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-15/64/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-god-is-more-fearsome-than-our-fears-habakkuk-3:3-16 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: A Prayer for Revival (Habakkuk 3:1-2) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-08/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-a-prayer-for-revival-habakkuk-3:1-2 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: A Prayer for Revival (Habakkuk 3:1-2) Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: A Prayer for Revival (Habakkuk 3:1-2) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-08/62/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-a-prayer-for-revival-habakkuk-3:1-2 Wed, 8 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: Five Woes of the Puffed Up Way (Habakkuk 2:5-20) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-01/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-five-woes-of-the-puffed-up-way-habakkuk-2:5-20 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: Five Woes of the Puffed Up Way (Habakkuk 2:5-20) Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: Five Woes of the Puffed Up Way (Habakkuk 2:5-20) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-04-01/61/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-five-woes-of-the-puffed-up-way-habakkuk-2:5-20 Wed, 1 Apr 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: Clear Eyes, Full Heart, Can’t Lose (Habakkuk 2:2-4) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-27/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-clear-eyes-full-heart-can-t-lose-habakkuk-2:2-4 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: Clear Eyes, Full Heart, Can’t Lose (Habakkuk 2:2-4) Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: Clear Eyes, Full Heart, Can’t Lose (Habakkuk 2:2-4) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-27/60/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-clear-eyes-full-heart-can-t-lose-habakkuk-2:2-4 Fri, 27 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: A Three-Part Pattern of Pursuing and Persistent Prayer (Habakkuk 2:1) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-25/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-a-three-part-pattern-of-pursuing-and-persistent-prayer-habakkuk-2:1 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: A Three-Part Pattern of Pursuing and Persistent Prayer (Habakkuk 2:1) Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: A Three-Part Pattern of Pursuing and Persistent Prayer (Habakkuk 2:1) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-25/59/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-a-three-part-pattern-of-pursuing-and-persistent-prayer-habakkuk-2:1 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: When God’s Character and Conduct Seem to Conflict (Habakkuk 1:12-17) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-23/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-when-god-s-character-and-conduct-seem-to-conflict-habakkuk-1:12-17 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: When God’s Character and Conduct Seem to Conflict (Habakkuk 1:12-17) Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: When God’s Character and Conduct Seem to Conflict (Habakkuk 1:12-17) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-23/58/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-when-god-s-character-and-conduct-seem-to-conflict-habakkuk-1:12-17 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0400 The Eternal Weight of Glory (2 Cor 4:16-18) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-22/the-eternal-weight-of-glory-2-cor-4:16-18 The suffering of coronavirus pandemic is preparing an eternal weight of glory for God's people. The suffering of coronavirus pandemic is preparing an eternal weight of glory for God's people. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-22/57/the-eternal-weight-of-glory-2-cor-4:16-18 Sun, 22 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: When God’s Answer is Unbelievably Hard to Accept (Habakkuk 1:5-11) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-20/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-when-god-s-answer-is-unbelievably-hard-to-accept-habakkuk-1:5-11 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: When God’s Answer is Unbelievably Hard to Accept (Habakkuk 1:5-11) Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: When God’s Answer is Unbelievably Hard to Accept (Habakkuk 1:5-11) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-20/56/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-when-god-s-answer-is-unbelievably-hard-to-accept-habakkuk-1:5-11 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: How to Question God Faithfully (Habakkuk 1:1-4) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-18/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-how-to-question-god-faithfully-habakkuk-1:1-4 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: How to Question God Faithfully (Habakkuk 1:1-4) Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: How to Question God Faithfully (Habakkuk 1:1-4) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-18/55/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-how-to-question-god-faithfully-habakkuk-1:1-4 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0400 Living Faith in a Season of Crisis: Introducing Habakkuk https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-17/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-introducing-habakkuk Why should you study Habakkuk? Learn along with us about living faith in a season of crisis Why should you study Habakkuk? Learn along with us about living faith in a season of crisis https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-17/54/living-faith-in-a-season-of-crisis:-introducing-habakkuk Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0400 The Culture of Cross United Church https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-08/the-culture-of-cross-united-church God wants us to be a church that is always safe for sinners but never safe for sin. God wants us to be a church that is always safe for sinners but never safe for sin. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-03-08/53/the-culture-of-cross-united-church Sun, 8 Mar 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Jesus is Life. The Rest is Just Details. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-16/jesus-is-life-the-rest-is-just-details Jesus is life. The rest is just details. Jesus is life. The rest is just details. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-16/52/jesus-is-life-the-rest-is-just-details Sun, 16 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0500 Do You Have Any Idea Who Jesus Is? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-02/do-you-have-any-idea-who-jesus-is Jesus is God, and he provides for and protects his people. Jesus is God, and he provides for and protects his people. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-02-02/51/do-you-have-any-idea-who-jesus-is Sun, 2 Feb 2020 11:30:00 -0500 The Surprising Jesus https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-26/the-surprising-jesus Jesus is better than your best thoughts about him, and he can make you better in ways you can even imagine. Jesus is better than your best thoughts about him, and he can make you better in ways you can even imagine. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-26/50/the-surprising-jesus Sun, 26 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0500 The Most Important Thing(s) in 2020 https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-12/the-most-important-thing-s-in-2020 What are the most important things for you in 2020? Learn along with us as we follow Jesus into an unlikely conversation What are the most important things for you in 2020? Learn along with us as we follow Jesus into an unlikely conversation https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2020-01-12/49/the-most-important-thing-s-in-2020 Sun, 12 Jan 2020 11:30:00 -0500 The Rest of the Christmas Story https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-15/the-rest-of-the-christmas-story When we celebrate Christ at Christmas, who are we really talking about? Who is Jesus really? Listen in to find out. When we celebrate Christ at Christmas, who are we really talking about? Who is Jesus really? Listen in to find out. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-12-15/47/the-rest-of-the-christmas-story Sun, 15 Dec 2019 11:30:00 -0500 The Power of Thanks https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-24/the-power-of-thanks What can gratitude do in your heart and life this holiday season? Listen in to find out. What can gratitude do in your heart and life this holiday season? Listen in to find out. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-24/48/the-power-of-thanks Sun, 24 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Will This Have a Happy Ending? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-17/will-this-have-a-happy-ending Is the story of our lives and the story of the world basically a story with a happy ending or a story with a tragic ending? Is the story of our lives and the story of the world basically a story with a happy ending or a story with a tragic ending? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-17/46/will-this-have-a-happy-ending Sun, 17 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0500 The Thing We All Need https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-10/the-thing-we-all-need Despite our very real differences, we all have two things in common and one common need. Despite our very real differences, we all have two things in common and one common need. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-11-10/45/the-thing-we-all-need Sun, 10 Nov 2019 11:30:00 -0500 How Jesus Recruits People https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-13/how-jesus-recruits-people How do people start to follow Jesus. In the witness of John the Baptist and the story first disciples, we find out. How do people start to follow Jesus. In the witness of John the Baptist and the story first disciples, we find out. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-10-13/44/how-jesus-recruits-people Sun, 13 Oct 2019 11:30:00 -0400 Jesus, the Word https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-22/jesus-the-word Let's find out about Jesus together. Not the cliche Jesus. Not the cuss word Jesus. But the real Jesus. Let's find out about Jesus together. Not the cliche Jesus. Not the cuss word Jesus. But the real Jesus. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-09-22/43/jesus-the-word Sun, 22 Sep 2019 11:30:00 -0400 God•ology 104 https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-18/god-ology-104 For the month of August, we are talking about who God is in a series called “God•ology 101.” We have talked about the name of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We have seen in both the OT and the NT that God is a Trinity. Last week we talked about the question, “What is God like?” What are God’s character traits or attributes. God has two kinds of attributes: incommunicable and communicable. Last week we talk about two foundational incommunicable attributes: Incommunicable attributes (ways we can’t be like God) God is totally unique, unlike any other (“there is no one like him”) God is independent and self-sufficient, (“the living God”) There are many more incommunicable attributes of God, but this morning we are going to look at two of God’s communicable attributes. There are many more than just these two. Communicable attributes (ways we can be like God) God is Holy God is Love 11 Lord, who is like you among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? 12 You stretched out your right hand, and the earth swallowed them. 13 With your faithful love, you will lead the people you have redeemed; you will guide them to your holy dwelling with your strength. (Ex 15:11 For the month of August, we are talking about who God is in a series called “God•ology 101.” We have talked about the name of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We have seen in both the OT and the NT that God is a Trinity. Last week we talked about the question, “What is God like?” What are God’s character traits or attributes. God has two kinds of attributes: incommunicable and communicable. Last week we talk about two foundational incommunicable attributes: Incommunicable attributes (ways we can’t be like God) God is totally unique, unlike any other (“there is no one like him”) God is independent and self-sufficient, (“the living God”) There are many more incommunicable attributes of God, but this morning we are going to look at two of God’s communicable attributes. There are many more than just these two. Communicable attributes (ways we can be like God) God is Holy God is Love 11 Lord, who is like you among the gods? Who is like you, glorious in holiness, revered with praises, performing wonders? 12 You stretched out your right hand, and the earth swallowed them. 13 With your faithful love, you will lead the people you have redeemed; you will guide them to your holy dwelling with your strength. (Ex 15:11 https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-18/42/god-ology-104 Sun, 18 Aug 2019 11:30:00 -0400 God•ology 103 https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-11/god-ology-103 God is like no thing and no one else. God is better than your best thoughts about him. God is like no thing and no one else. God is better than your best thoughts about him. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-11/41/god-ology-103 Sun, 11 Aug 2019 11:30:00 -0400 God•ology 102 https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-04/god-ology-102 Today we address three questions: Is there a God? What is God's name? Why should you care? Today we address three questions: Is there a God? What is God's name? Why should you care? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-08-04/40/god-ology-102 Sun, 4 Aug 2019 11:30:00 -0400 God•ology 101 https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-28/god-ology-101 God•ology 101: How does the Trinity show up in the Old Testament? In this sermon, we look at all the ways the triune God shows himself from Genesis and beyond. God•ology 101: How does the Trinity show up in the Old Testament? In this sermon, we look at all the ways the triune God shows himself from Genesis and beyond. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-28/39/god-ology-101 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 11:30:00 -0400 Am I in Christ? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-21/am-i-in-christ Are you in Christ? How can you know? Learn the answer from Romans 8. Are you in Christ? How can you know? Learn the answer from Romans 8. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-07-21/38/am-i-in-christ Sun, 21 Jul 2019 11:30:00 -0400 What to Do When Your Dream Fails You https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-23/what-to-do-when-your-dream-fails-you You know the song. “When you wish upon a star.” I bet you already have the tune in your head. Disney’s theme song, written in 1939 for the movie Pinocchio, ends with the line we all know: “When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.” For all the ways we dismiss this as cartoony, Disney kid-stuff, the song has soaked into the way we think and plan our lives. We believe we have a right and even a responsibility to pursue our dreams. A poet named Langston Hughes captured this in a poem called, “Dreams”: Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams, for when dreams go, life is a barren field, frozen with snow. But what happens when your dreams don’t come true. Hughes has another poem about dreams called, “A Dream Deferred” that starts with the line: “What happens to a dream deferred?” What do you do when the dreams you dreamed don’t turn out the way you wanted? What do you do when the dreams you dreamed come true, but they don’t give you the happiness you’d hoped for? The book of Haggai speaks to this very thing. The book of Haggai was named for the prophet Haggai who wrote the book. Haggai was called by the God to speak to the people of Judah at a pivotal moment in their history. What to Do When Your Dream Fails You (Haggai 2:1-9) You know the song. “When you wish upon a star.” I bet you already have the tune in your head. Disney’s theme song, written in 1939 for the movie Pinocchio, ends with the line we all know: “When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true.” For all the ways we dismiss this as cartoony, Disney kid-stuff, the song has soaked into the way we think and plan our lives. We believe we have a right and even a responsibility to pursue our dreams. A poet named Langston Hughes captured this in a poem called, “Dreams”: Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams, for when dreams go, life is a barren field, frozen with snow. But what happens when your dreams don’t come true. Hughes has another poem about dreams called, “A Dream Deferred” that starts with the line: “What happens to a dream deferred?” What do you do when the dreams you dreamed don’t turn out the way you wanted? What do you do when the dreams you dreamed come true, but they don’t give you the happiness you’d hoped for? The book of Haggai speaks to this very thing. The book of Haggai was named for the prophet Haggai who wrote the book. Haggai was called by the God to speak to the people of Judah at a pivotal moment in their history. What to Do When Your Dream Fails You (Haggai 2:1-9) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-23/37/what-to-do-when-your-dream-fails-you Sun, 23 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0400 Five Way to Return to Wholehearted Worship https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-16/five-way-to-return-to-wholehearted-worship For Israel, it wasn’t possible to have true worship without the temple. So failing to rebuild the temple was really a crisis of worship. And God loved them too much to let them ignore his temple and to live their lives backwards and without true, wholehearted worship. He loves us too much to less us lose vision and fall into misdirected worship. He wanted them to build and he wants us to build because he is worthy and because he wants our hearts. He wants us to experience the joy of wholehearted worship. In this message, we see Five Ways to Return to Wholehearted Worship. For Israel, it wasn’t possible to have true worship without the temple. So failing to rebuild the temple was really a crisis of worship. And God loved them too much to let them ignore his temple and to live their lives backwards and without true, wholehearted worship. He loves us too much to less us lose vision and fall into misdirected worship. He wanted them to build and he wants us to build because he is worthy and because he wants our hearts. He wants us to experience the joy of wholehearted worship. In this message, we see Five Ways to Return to Wholehearted Worship. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-16/36/five-way-to-return-to-wholehearted-worship Sun, 16 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0400 It's Time https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-09/its-time Many have described the current status of our culture and society as “post-Christian.” Before now, Christian faith influenced our society in many ways. It even influenced the thinking, decisions, and actions of people who did not follow Jesus in a committed way. In past times, the church centered the community, and people respected the Bible’s teaching. This cultural Christian influence did not make society a perfect place or a utopia (just ask millions of black slaves and their descendents), but it did seem to make the role of the church fairly easy to understand. The church’s building marked the time with its chapel bells ringing in the hours of the day and the church’s ministers called upon people to believe what they already knew about God and the Bible. The church today in the American and Western world faces a very different situation. Committed Christians who believe the Bible and Christian teaching increasingly find themselves as a minority population. This trend will continue as our culture and society move further beyond the cultural influence of Christian faith. The question is not whether or not committed Christians will be a minority population. The question is, “What kind of minority population will we be?” How will Christians respond to our status as a cultural minority? Will we get angry and defensive? Will we get scared and reactive? Will we get complacent and halfhearted? I don’t think God wants us to respond in any of these ways. He doesn’t want his people to be angry, scared, or complacent. He wants something better for us, and he’s told us what our response should be. one place we find the blueprint for our response is the little-known, often-neglected, tiny Old Testament book of Haggai. Haggai spoke into a situation very similar to our own. The people of God has lost ground. They had been exiled from their land. Their temple had been destroyed. They were struggling and they had lost their nerve. They had lost sight of God’s call upon them as his people. And God loved them enough to send them a prophet to call them back to God’s better way. The message of Haggai to the people of that day speaks to us directly today. Haggai’s call is the same today. It’s not the time to get angry. It’s not the time to fear. It’s not the time to give up. It’s time to build. Many have described the current status of our culture and society as “post-Christian.” Before now, Christian faith influenced our society in many ways. It even influenced the thinking, decisions, and actions of people who did not follow Jesus in a committed way. In past times, the church centered the community, and people respected the Bible’s teaching. This cultural Christian influence did not make society a perfect place or a utopia (just ask millions of black slaves and their descendents), but it did seem to make the role of the church fairly easy to understand. The church’s building marked the time with its chapel bells ringing in the hours of the day and the church’s ministers called upon people to believe what they already knew about God and the Bible. The church today in the American and Western world faces a very different situation. Committed Christians who believe the Bible and Christian teaching increasingly find themselves as a minority population. This trend will continue as our culture and society move further beyond the cultural influence of Christian faith. The question is not whether or not committed Christians will be a minority population. The question is, “What kind of minority population will we be?” How will Christians respond to our status as a cultural minority? Will we get angry and defensive? Will we get scared and reactive? Will we get complacent and halfhearted? I don’t think God wants us to respond in any of these ways. He doesn’t want his people to be angry, scared, or complacent. He wants something better for us, and he’s told us what our response should be. one place we find the blueprint for our response is the little-known, often-neglected, tiny Old Testament book of Haggai. Haggai spoke into a situation very similar to our own. The people of God has lost ground. They had been exiled from their land. Their temple had been destroyed. They were struggling and they had lost their nerve. They had lost sight of God’s call upon them as his people. And God loved them enough to send them a prophet to call them back to God’s better way. The message of Haggai to the people of that day speaks to us directly today. Haggai’s call is the same today. It’s not the time to get angry. It’s not the time to fear. It’s not the time to give up. It’s time to build. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-09/35/its-time Sun, 9 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0400 Who Will You Be in 30 Years? The Epilogue to Ephesians https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-02/who-will-you-be-in-30-years-the-epilogue-to-ephesians If you could jump in a time machine and see yourself in the future, what would you be like? We get a glimpse of this in the Epilogue to the story of the Ephesian church. Thirty years after Paul wrote the beautiful letter to the church in Ephesus (a letter we call the book of Ephesians), we see another letter to the same church. This letter comes from Jesus himself.  How did the church respond after receiving Paul's letter and his final word, “Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 6:24)? We will see the answer in the last book of the Bible. In Revelation 2:1-7, Jesus speaks to the church, and it isn't very pretty. He has some hard words for them. And these hard words remind us and warn us as we think about who we ourselves could become in thirty years.  If you could jump in a time machine and see yourself in the future, what would you be like? We get a glimpse of this in the Epilogue to the story of the Ephesian church. Thirty years after Paul wrote the beautiful letter to the church in Ephesus (a letter we call the book of Ephesians), we see another letter to the same church. This letter comes from Jesus himself.  How did the church respond after receiving Paul's letter and his final word, “Grace be with all who have undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 6:24)? We will see the answer in the last book of the Bible. In Revelation 2:1-7, Jesus speaks to the church, and it isn't very pretty. He has some hard words for them. And these hard words remind us and warn us as we think about who we ourselves could become in thirty years.  https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-06-02/34/who-will-you-be-in-30-years-the-epilogue-to-ephesians Sun, 2 Jun 2019 11:30:00 -0400 10 Principles of Christian Friendship https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-26/10-principles-of-christian-friendship In the example of both Tychicus and Paul, we’re going to see 10 characteristics of Christian friendship. In the example of both Tychicus and Paul, we’re going to see 10 characteristics of Christian friendship. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-26/33/10-principles-of-christian-friendship Sun, 26 May 2019 11:30:00 -0400 How to Be a Spiritual Warrior https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-19/how-to-be-a-spiritual-warrior Sometimes things we can’t see are very real and very dangerous. The Bible talks about this. The Bible explains that things that are invisible are very real. Invisible creatures are fighting against us and trying to hurt us. We are not alone. We are at war. But we don’t have to be afraid because God has given us a way to be prepared. Sometimes things we can’t see are very real and very dangerous. The Bible talks about this. The Bible explains that things that are invisible are very real. Invisible creatures are fighting against us and trying to hurt us. We are not alone. We are at war. But we don’t have to be afraid because God has given us a way to be prepared. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-19/32/how-to-be-a-spiritual-warrior Sun, 19 May 2019 11:30:00 -0400 You and Your Work https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-05/you-and-your-work You have a job. God has placed you in a specific place, doing a specific thing. Whether you're a manager or an owner, an entrepreneur or a stay-at-home mom, whether you’re in retail or in marketing, whether you work from the kitchen table, outside in the sun, in a cubicle, a classroom, or a corner office, whether you’re a student, in training, or the resident expert, the Bible and the gospel have a lot to say to help you thrive where God has placed you. You have a job. God has placed you in a specific place, doing a specific thing. Whether you're a manager or an owner, an entrepreneur or a stay-at-home mom, whether you’re in retail or in marketing, whether you work from the kitchen table, outside in the sun, in a cubicle, a classroom, or a corner office, whether you’re a student, in training, or the resident expert, the Bible and the gospel have a lot to say to help you thrive where God has placed you. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-05-05/31/you-and-your-work Sun, 5 May 2019 11:30:00 -0400 A Gospel-Mirroring Marriage https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-14/a-gospel-mirroring-marriage The gospel changes everything. Marriage mirrors the messiah’s mission to bring people to God and bring people together through the gospel. The gospel changes everything. Marriage mirrors the messiah’s mission to bring people to God and bring people together through the gospel. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-14/30/a-gospel-mirroring-marriage Sun, 14 Apr 2019 11:30:00 -0400 Be Filled by Spirit https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-07/be-filled-by-spirit God the Father fills the church with God the Son by God the Spirit. Rather than being filled up with the excess, wastefulness of the world, we are called to pursue being filled full with Christ, by the Spirit. The way we do this is by speaking truth to each other, worshipping the Lord wholeheartedly, thanking God the Father in the name of God the Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. God the Father fills the church with God the Son by God the Spirit. Rather than being filled up with the excess, wastefulness of the world, we are called to pursue being filled full with Christ, by the Spirit. The way we do this is by speaking truth to each other, worshipping the Lord wholeheartedly, thanking God the Father in the name of God the Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-04-07/29/be-filled-by-spirit Sun, 7 Apr 2019 11:30:00 -0400 Two Important Words https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-31/two-important-words Two important words in Ephesians 5:1-17 help us understand the way God wants us to live in light of the gospel. Two important words in Ephesians 5:1-17 help us understand the way God wants us to live in light of the gospel. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-31/28/two-important-words Sun, 31 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0400 Three Big Questions https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-24/three-big-questions Three big questions confront us continually: Who am I? What should I do? What should I believe? The Bible offers compelling answers to these questions. Three big questions confront us continually: Who am I? What should I do? What should I believe? The Bible offers compelling answers to these questions. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-24/27/three-big-questions Sun, 24 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0400 When Life is Unexpected https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-17/when-life-is-unexpected Trusting God when life is unexpected. Trusting God when life is unexpected. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-17/26/when-life-is-unexpected Sun, 17 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0400 How Not to Be a Dysfunctional Family https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-10/how-not-to-be-a-dysfunctional-family Therefore, he says in 4:25, in light of all that God has done for you and in light of the fact that you’re a part of God’s new family, whether you’re black or white or brown, rich or poor, male or female, old or young, liberal or conservative, don’t live like a dysfunctional family. We’re going to see five ways to be a healthy family rather than a dysfunctional family here in Ephesians 4:25-32. Therefore, he says in 4:25, in light of all that God has done for you and in light of the fact that you’re a part of God’s new family, whether you’re black or white or brown, rich or poor, male or female, old or young, liberal or conservative, don’t live like a dysfunctional family. We’re going to see five ways to be a healthy family rather than a dysfunctional family here in Ephesians 4:25-32. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-10/25/how-not-to-be-a-dysfunctional-family Sun, 10 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0500 A New Way to Be Human https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-03/a-new-way-to-be-human God designed humanity for a specific purpose, but something has gone wrong. Here we see a new way to be human. God designed humanity for a specific purpose, but something has gone wrong. Here we see a new way to be human. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-03-03/24/a-new-way-to-be-human Sun, 3 Mar 2019 11:30:00 -0500 What Does God Call You? https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-17/what-does-god-call-you What did your parents name you? What do other people call you? What do you call yourself? This week, we look at what God calls us. What did your parents name you? What do other people call you? What do you call yourself? This week, we look at what God calls us. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-17/23/what-does-god-call-you Sun, 17 Feb 2019 11:30:00 -0500 The What, Where, Why, and How of Christian Community https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-03/the-what-where-why-and-how-of-christian-community This week we look at the what, where, why, and how of Christian community. This week we look at the what, where, why, and how of Christian community. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-02-03/22/the-what-where-why-and-how-of-christian-community Sun, 3 Feb 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Giving: 22 Biblical Principles https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-27/giving:-22-biblical-principles This week, we look at 22 principles about giving from 2 Corinthians 8-9. This week, we look at 22 principles about giving from 2 Corinthians 8-9. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-27/21/giving:-22-biblical-principles Sun, 27 Jan 2019 11:30:00 -0500 A Forgotten Power: The Practice of Fasting https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-20/a-forgotten-power:-the-practice-of-fasting In the Christian toolbox for spiritual growth, God has given us a very powerful but often forgotten power tool. If you’re committed to spiritual growth and health and renovation in 2019, this is something you won’t want to forget about. It’s the spiritual practice of fasting. In the Christian toolbox for spiritual growth, God has given us a very powerful but often forgotten power tool. If you’re committed to spiritual growth and health and renovation in 2019, this is something you won’t want to forget about. It’s the spiritual practice of fasting. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-20/20/a-forgotten-power:-the-practice-of-fasting Sun, 20 Jan 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Teach Us to Pray https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-13/teach-us-to-pray Bible reading and prayer together form the foundation of your spiritual renovation project. In this message, we discuss what prayer is, why you should pray, and how you should pray. Bible reading and prayer together form the foundation of your spiritual renovation project. In this message, we discuss what prayer is, why you should pray, and how you should pray. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2019-01-13/19/teach-us-to-pray Sun, 13 Jan 2019 11:30:00 -0500 Following Yonder Star (Matthew 2:1-12) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-30/following-yonder-star-matthew-2:1-12 The star is not sufficient to find the Savior. You need the witness of Scripture. Too often, we trace the circumstances of our lives but not the plot line of the Bible. If you follow yonder star and not this book, you will get lost. If you try to read your life apart from the word of God, you’re going to misread it. You will misinterpret circumstances based on fleeting feelings not on solid truth. Look at what God is doing in your life and read those things in light of the Bible. He is not trying to fulfill your hopes and your dreams for yourself. He is leading you to fulfill his hopes and dreams for you, which is to find and follow Jesus. The star is not sufficient to find the Savior. You need the witness of Scripture. Too often, we trace the circumstances of our lives but not the plot line of the Bible. If you follow yonder star and not this book, you will get lost. If you try to read your life apart from the word of God, you’re going to misread it. You will misinterpret circumstances based on fleeting feelings not on solid truth. Look at what God is doing in your life and read those things in light of the Bible. He is not trying to fulfill your hopes and your dreams for yourself. He is leading you to fulfill his hopes and dreams for you, which is to find and follow Jesus. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-30/18/following-yonder-star-matthew-2:1-12 Sun, 30 Dec 2018 11:30:00 -0500 Your History and Your Destiny https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-16/your-history-and-your-destiny https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-16/17/your-history-and-your-destiny Sun, 16 Dec 2018 11:30:00 -0500 God Sent Gifts https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-09/god-sent-gifts What is the best Christmas gift you have ever received? In Galatians 4:1-7, the Bible tells us about the gifts God sent at Christmas. What is the best Christmas gift you have ever received? In Galatians 4:1-7, the Bible tells us about the gifts God sent at Christmas. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-09/16/god-sent-gifts Sun, 9 Dec 2018 11:30:00 -0500 The Christmas Back Story https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-02/the-christmas-back-story The best stories foreshadow the ending. The Christmas Story is the true story of the world that started at the beginning of the Bible. The best stories foreshadow the ending. The Christmas Story is the true story of the world that started at the beginning of the Bible. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-12-02/15/the-christmas-back-story Sun, 2 Dec 2018 11:30:00 -0500 Through the Gospel, Through the Church https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-11-25/through-the-gospel-through-the-church Two ways God wakes us up from our highway hypnosis and helps us find life like he intended. Two ways God wakes us up from our highway hypnosis and helps us find life like he intended. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-11-25/14/through-the-gospel-through-the-church Sun, 25 Nov 2018 11:30:00 -0500 Our Mission https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-11-11/our-mission God invites us to join him in bringing people to God and bringing people together through the cross of Jesus Christ. God invites us to join him in bringing people to God and bringing people together through the cross of Jesus Christ. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-11-11/13/our-mission Sun, 11 Nov 2018 11:30:00 -0500 Life With Jesus https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-11-04/life-with-jesus Life without Jesus is actually death. Life with Jesus is actually life. Life without Jesus is actually death. Life with Jesus is actually life. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-11-04/12/life-with-jesus Sun, 4 Nov 2018 11:30:00 -0400 U.N.I.T.E.D.: How to Pray for People You Love https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-10-28/u-n-i-t-e-d-:-how-to-pray-for-people-you-love Six habits of effective prayer. Six habits of effective prayer. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-10-28/11/u-n-i-t-e-d-:-how-to-pray-for-people-you-love Sun, 28 Oct 2018 11:30:00 -0400 UNITED: 8 Keys for Healthy Ministry https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-10-14/united:-8-keys-for-healthy-ministry 8 ways the ministry of Paul in Ephesus should shape our ministry in our community. 8 ways the ministry of Paul in Ephesus should shape our ministry in our community. https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-10-14/10/united:-8-keys-for-healthy-ministry Sun, 14 Oct 2018 11:30:00 -0400 The Way of Forgiveness https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-09-30/the-way-of-forgiveness https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-09-30/9/the-way-of-forgiveness Sun, 30 Sep 2018 11:30:00 -0400 The Way of Love https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-09-23/the-way-of-love https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-09-23/8/the-way-of-love Sun, 23 Sep 2018 11:30:00 -0400 Love Your Neighbor: Finding Healing and Health in Your Relationships https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-09-16/love-your-neighbor:-finding-healing-and-health-in-your-relationships https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-09-16/7/love-your-neighbor:-finding-healing-and-health-in-your-relationships Sun, 16 Sep 2018 11:30:00 -0400 The Surprising Secret of Confidence (Philippians 3:2-14) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-07-15/the-surprising-secret-of-confidence-philippians-3:2-14 The Surprising Secret of Confidence (Philippians 3:2-14) The Surprising Secret of Confidence (Philippians 3:2-14) https://www.crossunited.org/sermons/sermon/2018-07-15/5/the-surprising-secret-of-confidence-philippians-3:2-14 Sun, 15 Jul 2018 11:30:00 -0400