Cross Pointe Church

One of Jesus’ most paradoxical statements couples as one of life’s greatest challenges: Love your enemies. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 5, teaching us how Jesus’ command for perfect love applies even to the most unlovable.

Followers of Jesus always go over and above. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 5 and highlights the importance of believers living a second mile life.

Faith is all-important to the life of the believer. We all want to have the kind of faith that pleases God. In today’s sermon, Austin Drummond preaches from Matthew 9 and highlights three encounters Jesus had that give us a picture of the kind of...

The key to managing your money is to master your money. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 6 and highlights how Jesus teaches us to manufacture eternal wealth.

There was one particular class of person that frustrated Jesus more than all: hypocrites. In the beginning of Matthew 6, Jesus points out three areas (giving, prayer, & fasting) where the people of His day often acted hypocritically. In today’s...

Generosity starts with God—and when you’ve experienced and tasted the grace of God, you will do whatever you can to pass it along. In today’s sermon, Mike Daniels preaches from 2 Corinthians 8 and highlights how everyone can afford to be generous.

Can people take you at your word? Is your word your bond? In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 5 and highlights the importance of being honorable and reliable with our words.

In Matthew 5:31-32, Jesus deals with a topic that many preachers nowadays would label as a “third rail” topic – that topic is divorce. Statistics show that 8 out of 10 people have been directly or indirectly affected by divorce. In today’s sermon...

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks about a look that is deadly; this look has killed more marriages, relationships, & friendships than can be imagined; this look can wreak unbelievable damage on your mind, heart, and soul… This look is known...

Have you ever been convicted of the crime of murder? Chances are, most have not. But whether we realize it or not, everyone has committed the sin of murder. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 5 and highlights Jesus’ teaching that...

If you were not following Jesus, would your life be any different? In today’s sermon, Ryan Garvin preaches from 1 Peter 1, encouraging us to evaluate our lives and decide if we are truly going to allow our lives to be transformed, set apart, and holy.

The angel in Luke 2 says, “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” That word “Savior” describes to us the greatest gift we can ever receive. In our Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Luke...

Sixty years ago, Andy Williams released a Christmas song titled “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” However, for many people, this time of year is not wonderful. In fact, many people are longing for comfort. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt...

The beloved Christmas carol titled “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” repeatedly mentions “tidings of comfort & joy.” In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from 1 John 1 and shows how the joy of Christmas can only be found in the Jesus of Christmas.

Jesus makes it clear in the Sermon on the Mount: we ought to view the Old Testament the same way He views the Old Testament. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 5 and teaches that when you honor the Lord, you will honor the law...

In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 26 and leads us in observance of the Lord’s Supper.

Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” The question is: Do you believe Him? In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Acts 20 and shows how giving both breaks the bondage of greed & brings the blessing of God.

There are two words that highlight how God expects us to change the world: salt & light. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 5:13-16 and shows that Jesus makes us different so we can make a difference.

Have you ever been reviled, slandered, mocked, scorned, criticized, or isolated just because you were a Christian? If the answer is “No,” that may say more about you than it does about Jesus’ words in Matthew 5. If you stand for Jesus, you will in...

The Bible is very clear in its teaching: “Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” After all, why would godly people who live in an ungodly world expect any different? If you are true to Jesus, you will be tested by...