Reflecting on the weekly sermon at Fellowship CrossPoint.
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A weekly updated podcast for messages given at CrossPoint Fellowship in Republic, MO. Our church meets on Sunday mornings at 10am at 1660 Hwy 60 E (in the Town East Center next to El Charro and Bair's) so grab a friend and come visit us sometime! Check us out on the web -- cpf.me -- for more information on coming to one of our services, small groups or events!
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OCF Crosspoint is a production of Officers' Christian Fellowship and is dedicated to sharing stories of military life at the intersection of faith, family & profession. Some stories will be informational, educational, inspirational...or maybe all three. OCF's vision is the military community positively impacted through Christ-like leaders. OCF engages military leaders in Biblical fellowship and growth to equip them for Christ-like service at the intersection of faith, family, and profession. ...
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Man of God, pt. 5 - Growth and Gratitude
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Know and grow yourself, attend to weaknesses that are present and learn from mistakes. Also, count your blessings. Expect nothing and be thankful for everything. A man who continually repeats the same errors does a truly disgusting thing. When it comes to matters of faith, men of God avoid returning to a life before Christ. When we recognize what G…
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Unveiling the Heart: Lessons from the Prodigal Son and His Brother
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Welcome back to another episode of the Post-Sermon Reflections Podcast, where we help you apply Sunday morning learning to Monday morning living. Join Audley and Donna as they delve into the parable of the prodigal son, exploring the deeper lessons it holds for both the wayward and the self-righteous. In this episode, we discuss the profound insigh…
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The Lost Sons: A Tale of Grace and Redemption
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Welcome back to another episode of the Post-Sermon Reflections Podcast, where we help you apply Sunday morning learning to Monday morning living, as we connect others to the love of Jesus and help them live on gospel mission. My name is Ben, and I am joined by my friend Liam. In this episode, we dive into the powerful story of the Prodigal Son, whi…
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Man of God, pt. 4 - Respect and Courage
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Men respect their leaders and consider advice from the experienced. They face anxiety purposefully fearing only a future of regret. A lack of seeking counsel isn't about self-reliance but a lack of respect for what others have to offer. Seeking counsel gives us a different perspective. Seeking counsel instills confidence in us. Seeking counsel help…
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Balancing Mercy and Gospel Ministry: Lessons from Acts 6
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Welcome to another episode of the Post Sermon Reflections Podcast! Join hosts Liam Castle and Donna Hull as they dive deep into the application of Sunday morning's sermon to everyday life. Today, they discuss Pastor Brennan's powerful message from Acts 6:1-7, exploring the early church's explosive growth and the critical balance between mercy minis…
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Man of God, pt. 3 - Strength and Confidence
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Men shoulder blame and carry the burdens of those who are weak. Men also create paths rather than follow them. Don’t allow yourself to be dismayed by critics - know who you are. We have a duty to protect and serve those who are weaker than us. In order to share in another’s burdens, we must have a heart for their healing. It’s not just the ability …
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June 2024, “Not wrong or right, just left or right”: Planning ahead for career transitions
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Crosspoint Show Notes, June 2024: Today’s episode introduces a new format for the OCF Crosspoint podcast. Moving forward, each monthly episode will consist of three segments: OCF ministry news, an “Ask OCF” segment, and an interview with a guest about a particular topic or personal story. Read on for links and details from each of these three segme…
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The Challenge of Submission: Trusting Leadership in the Church
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Welcome back to another episode of the Post Sermon Reflections Podcast, where we help you apply Sunday morning learning into Monday morning living by connecting others to the love of Jesus and helping them live on gospel mission. In this special episode, Ruth hosts her final podcast, joined by friends Jason and Brianna, as they dive into the 'Body'…
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Man of God, pt. 2 - Responsibility and Discipline
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Boys live, men sacrifice. Deliver on your commitments even if it isn’t fun for you. It’s important that as men we are measured in action and control our emotions and question our instincts. Men sacrifice and deliver on their commitments even if it isn’t self-serving. Ensuring that we take care of our responsibilities is motivated by a love that put…
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Guarding the Flock: The Lifeguard Analogy and Corrective Love
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Welcome to another episode of the Post Sermon Reflection Podcast! In this episode, we explore how to apply Sunday morning learning into Monday morning living. Join us as we connect others to the love of Jesus and help them live on a gospel mission. We're excited to have Amber join us for the first time, alongside Liam, as we delve into a new series…
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Man of God, pt. 1 - Honesty and Integrity
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Your word should be fact. Tell the truth even if it hurts and live your values whether no one knows or everyone is watching. Honesty is the idea that we tell the truth even when it hurts. Part of being truthful is being truthful when you could hide the truth. Confession is built in truth and results in the mercy of God. Integrity is present when we…
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Acts of the Holy Spirit, pt. 7 - All These Things
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Matthew 6:33 says that when we diligently seek God, His Spirit will be with us and take care of our physical needs. This is what we as believers need to live everyday, seeking the Kingdom first and foremost, and allowing the Spirit to act, to perform miracles in our lives to show that Jesus, though ascended, is very much still active in our world t…
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Celebrating Faithful Growth Amid Turbulent Times
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Experience the inspiring continuation of the Post Sermon Reflections podcast as we dive deep into our series, 'The Body'. In this episode, we celebrate significant milestones in our faith community, specifically recognizing the achievements of eight baptisms in a single day and 50 total baptisms since the start of the COVID pandemic. Throughout the…
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Post Sermon Reflections podcast, where your host Ruth and recurrent guest Brianna embark on deep spiritual discussions meant to inspire and closely connect you to the gospel. This episode gives in-depth insights on personal convictions, spiritual gifts, and the vital role the local church plays in the …
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Acts of the Holy Spirit, pt. 6 - The Authority of the Spirit
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Just as Jesus spoke with authority towards demons, casting them out and commanding them, that authority is given to believers by the Spirit. This authority is unique to believers and the demons know it, people can try to imitate it, but will not have any luck, the best they can do is try and trick people, just like Satan. The glory of God is shown …
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In this uplifting episode of the "Post Sermon Reflections Podcast", our passionate hosts Ruth and Jason navigate the theme of unity within the body of Christ, emphasizing the power of service and the importance of using our God-given gifts for the glory of God. Their insightful analysis of Ephesians 4:1-16, offers a fresh perspective on serving bey…
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Acts of the Holy Spirit, pt. 5 - The Power of Prayer
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In the face of intense persecution, the Church devoted itself to prayer. Not only does God hear our prayers but He acts on them. God’s actions in freeing Peter show His power over man, that despite Herod’s best efforts to keep Peter from working for the Gospel, those chains were powerless before God. When in the face of persecution, whether by man,…
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Corinthians, Pain, and Spiritual Growth
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In this evocative episode of the Post Sermon Reflections Podcast, join our hosts Ruth, Audley, and Mark as they explore the profound teachings from the book of Corinthians, delving into their relation to universal church hardships, personal growth, and spiritual triumph. Engage with us in rich conversations about enduring suffering, finding hope am…
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Acts of the Holy Spirit, pt. 4 - Faith in the Face of Fear
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Most of us have heard the story of Paul. The Apostle to the Gentiles, arguably the greatest missionary in history, and author of 13 books in our New Testament. He didn’t start this way though, he was one of the primary instruments of persecution against the early Church before Jesus decided enough was enough. This process took the faithful actions …
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Transformative Power of 'We' in a Church Community
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Join hosts Ruth and Donna as they examine the fascinating sermon series, The Body, in the latest episode of the Post Sermon Reflections Podcast. They delve into the integral themes of partnership, charity, and affection within the church community, referencing Acts 2:42-47 for their enlightening discussion. The idea of transitioning from an individ…
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Acts of the Holy Spirit, pt. 3 - The Power of a Single Act of Faith
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The Spirit leads and equips us to impact in ways we could not imagine. Philip is led to a seemingly random individual to explain the Scripture to him. Through Philip’s faithful actions, the man believes, and carries that belief back to Ethiopia. That single act by Philip led to a great spread of Christianity in Ethiopia, leading them to officially …
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Ephesians 1:16-23 Breakdown
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Co-hosts Ben and Liam unravel the principles of living a fulfilled Christian life in this episode of the 'Post-Sermon Reflections Podcast.' Analyzing Ephesians 1:16-23, they passionately discuss the powerful role of faith, church, and the teachings of Jesus Christ in navigating life's challenges. Emphasizing the importance of seeking fulfilment in …
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Acts of the Holy Spirit, pt. 2 - Equipped for the Extraordinary
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The Spirit equipped the early Church to do both great miracles and also to speak beyond their natural ability. Through the Spirit we have the ability to completely change people’s lives for the better. It doesn’t take a formally educated or trained individual to share the Gospel in powerful ways. It takes someone willing to step out in the boldness…
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A heartwarming exploration into the Children's ministry
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Join us on this special episode of the Post-Sermon Reflections Podcast where we explore the challenging yet rewarding aspect of Church life - the Children’s ministry. We are joined by Cathy and Annette, valued members of the children's ministry, sharing their experiences and insights gained from their faithful service. In a world that often conflic…
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Acts of the Holy Spirit, pt. 1 - The Helper
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The Apostles, having lived with Jesus for 3 years, only to see him be killed and rise again, are left having to say goodbye again as Jesus ascends to Heaven. Knowing how we are, Jesus didn’t leave His followers to fend for themselves, and promised to send them a helper, the Holy Spirit. The gifting of the Holy Spirit is the fulfillment of the promi…
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Deep Insights into the Trials of Faith and the Bible's Historicity
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Join Pastor Brennan and Ruth on the latest episode of the Post Sermon Reflections podcast for an enlightening discussion on the trials of faith and biblical authenticity. Brewed at their temporary location, this new episode traverses the paths of their recent sermon series, delving deep into the faith challenges and their resemblances with the bibl…
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The Necessity of Christ (Easter message)
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Jesus died on the cross to take our place, to take on the sin that we committed. Let’s face it - our sin put him there, we are the reason he was condemned to die. But that’s not where the story ended - he miraculously rose from the grave and he lives for us today. The introduction of Sin necessitated the coming of Christ. Everyone has sinned, and e…
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Let’s Get Real, pt. 4 - It’s All About the Follow-Through
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How can we be real with evangelism and discipleship? What’s our motivation, power source, audience? God’s motivation for evangelism begins and ends with His love for people. Loving others like God does causes us to have compassion for them. Our perspective on evangelism would change if we truly viewed others as lost sheep and not lost causes. A Chr…
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Unpacking the Power of True Repentance and Restoration in the Book of Daniel
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In this enlightening episode of the Post Sermon Reflections podcast, hosts Ruth, Elder Chris, and ministry resident Ben Burlaga navigate the intricate narratives of repentance, confession and divine mercy found in the Book of Daniel. They provide insightful emphasis on the necessary elements of genuine repentance; humility, confession, accountabili…
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Living Fearlessly in Faith with Daniel's Resolve
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In this riveting episode of the Post Sermon Reflections Podcast, hosts Ruth and Liam delve into the revered story of Daniel in the lion's den from Daniel 6. They discuss its relevance to modern Christianity, exploring Daniel's unwavering faith and commitment to truth even in the so-called 'positions of Babylon'. This episode serves as a thought-pro…
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Let’s Get Real, pt. 3 - No Shame, No Game
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How are we empowered to stand against a world that is ready to reject us? The world is sick. The Gospel is the cure. We are called to be ambassadors of the Kingdom of God. We are all called to go and take the cure for sin to the world. God cares. We aren’t the authors of the message, we’re simply delivering it. We have a responsibility to the world…
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Pursuing Spiritual Sobriety
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Join Ruth and Donna on an illuminating episode of the Post Sermon Reflections Podcast, as they meticulously decode 'The Test', a sermon series revolving around the Book of Daniel. The hosts dive headfirst into Daniel Chapter 5, recounting the compelling narrative of King Belshazzar's devout disobedience and his eventual steep price in the face of s…
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Let’s Get Real, pt. 2 - Say What You Need to Say
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We can walk the walk but do we talk the talk? Those who don’t know Jesus will only learn about him if we tell them. Are we verbalizing our faith? If your faith isn’t important enough for you to discuss, do you truly value your faith? We have a Gospel message and it is worth delivering that message to others. People can't believe in a message that h…
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Faith-Based Financial Wisdom
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Discover the essence of faith-based financial wisdom in the latest episode of the Post Sermon Reflections Podcast. Join Ruth, Jason, and Justin as they delve into engaging conversations on money management, drawing insights from Gospel teachings. Explore how pride, entitlement, and a culture of mindless consumption impacts our financial behaviors a…
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Let’s Get Real, pt. 1 - Witness Statement
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What about our lives gives those around us a curiosity for the Hope living in us? Our lives will either will either support or undermine our claims for Christ. We must always be prepared to share the hope we have in Christ. Theologian Alexander McClaren states, “Only he who can say 'the Lord is the strength of my life' can go on to say, 'of whom sh…
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In the latest episode of the Post Sermon Reflections Podcast, hosts Ruth and Brianna delve into the Book of Daniel, showcasing a profound journey of faith in adversity. From the formidable account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's defiance against Babylonian idolatry, this episode serves as a narrative blueprint for modern Christians aiming to w…
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The Core: A Study of Our Beliefs, pt. 8 - The Church
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The Church is the human representation of the Kingdom of God. The Church is a vital piece of any believer’s walk. This week we look at what the Church should be. The Church is the human representation of the kingdom of God. We talk about two different “churches” in Christianity, the global Church and the local church. The global Church is the body …
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The Core: A Study of Our Beliefs, pt. 7 - The Lord’s Supper
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The Lord’s Supper is the representation of Jesus’ final meal with his closest followers. We take the Lord’s Supper to remember the sacrifice that was made on our behalf. The Lord’s Supper is the representation of Jesus’ final meal with His closest followers. As believers, we partake in the Lord’s Supper of bread and fruit of the vine, as Jesus did,…
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Transforming Relationship with Technology for Faithful Living
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Post Sermon Reflections Podcast. In this insightful discussion, your hosts, Ruth and Josh, unravel the teachings from the book of Daniel, emphasizing the need for self-control in various aspects of life to remain faithful to Jesus. They offer a comprehensive spiritual view of daily practices like diet …
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An OCF Milestone Moment: The Inaugural Global Town Hall
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In this special episode of OCF Crosspoint, you’re going to hear audio from the inaugural OCF Global Town Hall, which was broadcasted live on 10 February from the new Home Office in Colorado Springs, Colo. The first voice that you’re going to hear is OCF Council President Col Dale Holland, USAF (Ret.). He and OCF’s CEO / Executive Director, Col Scot…
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A Deep Dive into Intentional Living
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Welcome to a captivating episode of "The Post Sermon Reflections" podcast, where we explore the uncharted terrains of incorporating Sunday sermons into everyday life. This episode takes a fascinating look into the profound connection between our faith, our dietary choices, and our overall well-being. Our narrative is focused on how the book of Dani…
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The Core: A Study of Our Beliefs, pt. 6 - Baptism
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We submit to baptism because Christ submitted to baptism. It is a chance to publicly proclaim that we are a new creation in him. Jesus submitted to baptism, signifying the beginning of His ministry. Likewise, He asks us to be baptized as a public profession of faith, as the next right step following Salvation. Believers are baptized by water in ord…
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Welcome back to another episode of the 'Post Sermon Reflections Podcast'. We continue our exploration of the core values shaping our church with guidance from Pastor Brennan. This week's focus is on the crucial role of putting values into action, rather than merely using them as verbal garnish. If you are just joining us, be sure to catch up on pre…
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The Core: A Study of Our Beliefs, pt. 5 - The Bible
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The Scripture is God’s revelation to man. It’s the Christian guidebook. We need it, we need to know it, we need to follow it. The Bible is the Word of God. The 66 books encompassed by the Old and New Testaments were all inspired by God to instruct and lead people to Him and to righteous living. Though multiple translations are available in multiple…
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The Core: A Study of Our Beliefs, pt. 4 - Salvation: Who, What, Why and When
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Who needs salvation? Everyone. What is Salvation? Forgiveness. Why do we need salvation? Sin. When should we accept salvation? Immediately. All people have sinned and will sin. The due punishment for this rebellion against God is eternal death, which is separation from God. The only way to restore our relationship with God is by accepting the gift …
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In this episode of the Post Sermon Reflections Podcast, we dive into the final core value of our core series - embracing grace. Join us as Pastor Brennan and Ruth discuss the importance of the gospel and how it should permeate every aspect of our lives. We explore the ongoing process of embracing the grace that we have in Jesus Christ and how it sh…
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The Core: A Study of Our Beliefs, pt. 3 - God the Holy Spirit
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The Holy Spirit was a gift from Jesus to his disciples and all future believers. A promise of his presence is what comes with the Spirit. The Spirit emboldens us and encourages us to follow Christ. The Holy Spirit is the final person of the Trinity, God with us. The Spirit calls all people to repent of their sin and is gifted to everyone who has re…
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Core Values: Life Matters and Better Together
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In this episode of the Post Sermon Reflections Podcast, Pastor Brennan discusses core values three and four - life matters and better together. Join us as we dive into these important topics that are currently divisive in our culture. Discover what God's word has to say about these issues and how our church approaches them. Don't miss out on Pastor…
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The Core: A Study of Our Beliefs, pt. 2 - God the Son
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Jesus is God the Son. He received his authority from YHWH his father. He is the perfecter of our faith and our salvation. He lovingly went to the cross to die for our sins and the perfect life he lived meant that his gift of sacrifice was sufficient to bring about the forgiveness of our sins. Jesus Christ, the Son, is God born as a man. He is the s…
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Core Value: Worship Matters
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In this episode of the Post Sermon Reflections podcast, Pastor Brennan and Ruth dive into the second core value of CrossPoint, which is worship matters. They discuss the meaning of this core value and how it applies to individuals. They also explore the importance of being present in the church community and experiencing the fullness of worship. Th…
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