Listening WELL to the KING

It is exciting to hear stories of teenagers who know and love the Lord. Joseph believed and acted on what he had heard from the angel, taking Mary as his wife and resolving to serve as her advocate through the weeks, months, and years ahead of potential ridicule by those who didn’t have the privilege of a heavenly revelation. Pastor Rick spoke this sermon at CrossPoint Church

Mary was raised in a normal Hebrew village which prepared her for the mission God had designed for her. Normal simply meant that she was tutored in the Torah and understood the Messianic prophecies. We learned that the church and the training of children are critical. We learned that God and is Word never fails and that obedience is never easy street. Mary understood she was God's servant and ready to accept His plan for her life. Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint Church

In Romans 5:12-21, Paul explains that Adam’s one sin brings condemnation for everyone, but Christ’s one act of righteousness brings a right relationship with God and new life for everyone who trusts Christ as savior. God’s wonderful grace rules giving us peace with God in spite of our sin.  God promises that whoever receives His free gift of salvation will live in triumph over sin and death. Pastor Rick Wager spoke this message to CrossPoint Church.

When a person puts their faith in Jesus as their savior, God graciously saves them. The salvation that believers receive is robust and comes with a plethora of benefits. Benefits that happen immediately, daily and are to come. The apostle Paul lists some of the benefits in Romans 5:1-11. Pastor Rick shared this message to the CrossPoint Church.

Abraham was justified by faith not because he was circumcised or that he obeyed the law. Jesus paid for our sin and satisfied God's wrath on the cross so we can trust Him to save us. God applauds faith, not works. Pastor Rick spoke this message to CrossPoint Church.

Paul takes one more stab at letting the Jews understand that they stand condemned before God just like everyone else. Then... Romans 3:21 explodes with a BUT NOW! Paul focuses on God's love and mercy while providing acquittal if one trusts Jesus as their savior. Great news comes out of the bad news found in Romans 1-3. So we stand before God condemned BUT NOW can be forgiven by putting our faith in Christ's shed blood on the cross! Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint church.

8 people were baptized today. 8 people told everyone about their faith in Jesus.  The enemy will now focus on 8 people more. The enemy always tries to discourage and derail anyone who walks with God. Yes, the enemy is formidable, not invincible.  So put on the armor and use the weapons that God has given each and every believer. Let's cling to our Lord and watch the enemy fall.  Pastor Rick talk this lesson to the CrossPoint Church.

The Apostle Paul boldly proclaimed that both the Jews who had the Scriptures and those who only had their moral compasses would be held accountable and judged.  Paul clearly proves that all of mankind needs to be rescued from God's wrath and the debt of their sin. We all deparately need Jesus. Pastor Rick spoke from Romans 2 in the CrossPoint Church.

God is Holy, Just and Loving. Because God is holy and just... His wrath is being unleashed against all sin and wickedness, but because God is love, He says He will take the punishment. Thank you Jesus for being our savior and restoring our relationship with God. 

Paul is NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS THE MESSIAH. BECAUSE of his perspective of God and God’s power. Paul simply wanted everyone to know His Lord and experience the power of God for salvation. Pastor Rick shared this message from Romans 1:8-17 at CrossPoint Church.