Our guest speaker, Angel Madera, brings a compelling message on God's magnificent grace, love, and holiness from 1 Timothy 1:12-17. Prior to Angel's message. the congregation praised Christ through song,…
[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/2024/09/2024_09_01.mp3"][/audio] Let's delve into a thought-provoking question this morning. Why does the concept of grace often pose a challenge to our beliefs? Reasons: There is no such thing as…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/08/2024_08_25.mp3"][/audio] Even on our best days, our concept of fairness is still tainted by self-interest because we still battle our sinful nature. Our culture has dismissed God and His…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/08/2024_08_04.mp3"][/audio] In this passage, Paul speaks of our sure hope in Christ in this life and the next.
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/07/2024_07_28.mp3"][/audio] In this section of Romans 8, Paul introduced a transformative concept to illustrate our unique relationship with God when we trust Christ as our personal Lord and Savior.…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/07/2024_07_21.mp3"][/audio] Intro: Last week, Paul taught us that the only way you and I can live in obedience to Christ is to submit to the Holy Spirit under the…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/07/2024_07_14.mp3"][/audio] Intro: This morning, I would like to examine some of what happened at the cross of Christ 2,000 years ago. Paul established that at the cross, Christ died…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/07/2024_07_07.mp3"][/audio] "Be Encouraged!" Part 1 Romans 7:1-3 7/7/24 Intro: This morning, I would like to examine some of what happened at the cross of Christ 2,000 years ago. Paul…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/06/2024_06_30.mp3"][/audio] Theologically, because of original sin, we are born slaves to sin. Our sinful nature puts us under the master of Satan with all his lies and deceptions. Let…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/06/2024_06_23.mp3"][/audio] You have heard me say that Christianity is not a religion but a lifestyle lived in unity with Christ from the inside out. Let's take a moment to…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/06/2024_06_16.mp3"][/audio] This passage answers some difficult theological questions concerning sin and its wages: physical and spiritual death and salvation and eternal life through Jesus Christ. Paul wrote about sin…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/06/2024_06_02.mp3"][/audio] God's holy love and grace are like diamonds with many beautiful facets. Paul wrote about this is Romans 4:13-25 so that we might walk with Christ, no matter…
Angel Madea challenges us to live life from the foundation of God's love through faith in Christ. [audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/05/2024_05_26.mp3"][/audio]
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/05/2024_05_19.mp3"][/audio] Paul, a masterful communicator, used relatable and real illustrations to convey his point. His letter to the church in Rome was not just a casual correspondence but a…
[audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/05/2024_05_05.mp3"][/audio] In this passage. Paul is now ready to teach us the theology of the incredible gospel of Jesus Christ. We know from the previous chapters that God takes…
Jesus and Barabbas Remembering Good Friday. [audio mp3="https://www.crossbridgeofocean.org/wp-content/uploads/sermons/2024/03/2024_03_24.mp3"][/audio]
[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…