Listening WELL to the KING

Good Friday 260403

Jesus chose to go to the cross so that we could live abundantly and eternally.

Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint Church

Palm Sunday 2026

Jesus, the King of Kings, humbly rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. This confused the crowds simply because Kings aren't humble and don't act like this. But Jesus obeyed and trusted His good Father's plans and timing. He modeled for us what it looks like to walk with God and inspired us to live humbly. Pastor Rick spoke this message on Palm Sunday at CrossPoint Church.

260315 Romans #15 (8:28-37)

Here's what we know: God is working everything out for the good of His kids. This isn't random. Before any of us existed, he already knew us and had a plan: to shape us into the likeness of his Son, so that J would be the firstborn of a huge, growing family. God loves us and will always love us. Everything that happens to us is for God’s glory and our good. Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint Church

260308 Romans #14 (8:18-27)

The endwelling Spirit transforms us from the inside out. He is not merely a resource we consult when it suits us. Paul acknowledges that suffering is part of the believer's experience, but insists it is incomparable to the glory that awaits. He points to the full experience of God's presence and goodness that lies beyond this life, and to the complete realization of our adoption as God's children — which includes the redemption of our bodies. Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint Church.

 

260222 Romans #13 (8:1-17)

Romans 8 will change your life. The Spirit’s life-changing power is available to every believer, since every believer is indwelt by the Spirit. Yet the degree to which that power is experienced and expressed depends on how willingly and consistently aperson yields to the Spirit’s guidance and rule. Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint Church.

260215 Romans Study #12 (chapter 7)

The Apostle Paul teaches that while the Old Sin Nature has been put to death in believers, they continue to wrestle with the Flesh and may yield to its temptations. Pastor Rick interprets Paul's words in Romans 7:14-25 as a reflection on a period when Paul was disconnected from God—a frustrating season marked by attempts to live righteously apart from the Holy Spirit's presence and empowerment. The passage reveals a crucial truth: we lack the capacity within ourselves to experience the joyful, abundant life God intends. Paul recognizes that Christ alone is his hope, effectively preparing readers for the solution unveiled in Romans 8. This message was delivered at CrossPoint church.

260208 Romans #11 (6:15-23)

Paul says our old sin nature is dead and that we have a new master. Our flesh is still active, but it has no power over a believer. Believing that our sin is no longer our master and staying connected with God will help us obey and enjoy our new Master. God’s purpose in redeeming men from sin is not to give them freedom to do as they please but freedom to do as He pleases, which is to be holy. Pastor Rick spoke this message to the CrossPoint Church.

260125 Romans #10 (6:1-14)

Our old sin nature is dead which means we do not have to struggle with sin... but so many do. Paul helps us understand that our struggle is with the Flesh and that we can win the battle. Breaking free from sin's lies, means we must by faith acknowledge that sin has no power over us and yield completely to God. Listening to God frees us from the bondage and releases us to live in the freedom of God's grace. Pastor Rick spoke this message to the CrossPoint Church. 

260118 Romans #9 (6:1-4)

Pastor Rick covers Romans 6:1-4 where the Apostle Paul begins his section on Holiness. Paul clearly states that believers have died to the authority that sin used to have in our lives. We have a new master and do not need to submit to our old master. God's grace frees us from the penalty of sin and from the power of sin.  Holiness is just as much a gift to the believer as Justification. Pastor Rick spoke this message to the CrossPoint Church.

Advent Part Two 251228

The prophets foretold that Messiah would someday come to restore our world, judge sin and reward the faithful. Jesus told His disciples that he would return and so did a plethora of New Testament authors. The second coming is a sure promise from God that anchors Christian hope and shapes how believers live today… not as date-watchers, but as people committed to faithfulness, service and readiness. Pastor Rick shared this message at the CrossPoint church