[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/09/2024_09_08.mp3"][/audio] Intro: There are two types of gossip: Sinful gossip. Holy gossip. Explain the difference. Paul wrote about some of the wonderful truths of God's grace in Christ's Person…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/02/2024_02_25.mp3"][/audio] "Grace and Peace to You!" Romans 1:1-7 2/25/24 We often skip over the introduction or greetings of Paul's letters. Unfortunately, when we do this, we miss critical theological…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2023/12/2023_12_17.mp3"][/audio] One of the remarkable aspects of the incarnation is that it is a time of joy and celebration that was preceded by challenges and struggles. This morning, I…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2023/12/2023_12_10.mp3"][/audio] Paul, in his letter to the churches in Philippi, received word that some were not getting along in the churches. So, he gave them a directive to help…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2023/12/2023_12_03.mp3"][/audio] During this Christmas season, there will be many celebrations. Many will be for the wrong reasons, but hopefully, some will be for the right reasons. What is the…
Real thanksgiving starts with Jesus' gift of eternal life and forgiveness by faith alone in Him, [audio mp3="http://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2023/11/2023_11_22.mp3"][/audio]
God hates pride! Pride can block a person from coming to the cross and receiving Christ as Lord and Savior. Pride can hinder a Christ follower from being effective in…
[audio mp3="http://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2023/11/2023_11_05.mp3"][/audio] Someone once said. "Pride is like a beard. It just keeps growing. The solution? Shave it every day. Again, another person stated, "Pride is the only disease known…
Since the church's inception at Pentecost, Christ's followers have always been curious about the Second Coming of Christ. Sometimes, we tend to let this question distract us from a more…
One can sense something supernatural when a Christ follower worships in Spirit and truth. We sense once again the deep love of the Father and the Son. Our response is…
You have heard me say that a dysfunctional system will always try to find a way to sustain its dysfunction at any cost. Here is an example: The Sanhedrin…
What are some theories or principles which we are asked to believe in this day and age? Let me list some: the big bang theory, evolution theory, woke theory, the…
Intro: A shepherd's job is less prominent today than in Jesus' time. Being a shepherd was essential in both the Old and New Testaments. Shepherds ensured their flock was fed,…
Intro: Have you ever met a superstitious person? Let me give you some examples: If you break a mirror, you will have seven years of bad luck. You will have…
Last week, we talked about some of the consequences of original sin. Original sin makes us more prone to believe lies than God's truth. Let me illustrate this concept with…
There is a theologically incorrect statement that I hear from many people. Many times this statement is used when someone is justifying a sinful practice. Here is the statement, "We…
The world continues to debate who Jesus was and is. Was He a teacher? Was He a fanatic? Was He a prophet? Was He a liar and a fraud? Is…
Light has some interesting properties. Light is composed of both energy and matter. We know light has energy because light produces heat and is necessary for life. Some years ago,…
If you were to receive an invitation, from whom would be the most important? Only you could fill in the name and the reason. I need to ask one other…
If you get five people in a room to discuss an issue, you will get six opinions. We have all experienced this in committee meetings, church meetings, or family gatherings.…