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CrossPointe, This Sunday we'll be in Matthew 7:711, in which Jesus tells his disciples, "How much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!" What a huge truth for us to consider this Sunday. Please read through the passage, and pray as wellfor yourself and for nonbelievers present on Sundaythat this truth will sink down into us. I'm lo...

CrossPointe, As you know, Brad and Robert are visiting a pastor and church we support in India, so I'll be taking the reins the next two Sundays as we continue our series on the Sermon on the Mount. This Sunday we'll be in Matthew 7:16, probably best known for this phrase: "Judge not, that you be not judged." This should be fun to work through! Looking forward to Sunday...

Dear CrossPointe, This Sunday we'll hit the pause button on our series through the Sermon on the Mount to look at the purpose, practice, and importance of communion. To do this, we'll work through 1 Corinthians 11:1734, where Paul instructs the church on how we should approach "the Lord's table." Communion and baptism are pictures of the gospel that the Lord has given to...

Dear CrossPointe, This Sunday we cover one of the more well-known portions of the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 6:2534. In this passage, Jesus exhorts us to not be anxious but to entrust ourselves to God's fatherly care. What a timely text for us as we live in a world full of uncertainty. This is one of those passages that needs a slow bake, so read it several times befor...

Sunday Morning Classes Return This Sunday!These classes are meant to encourage fellowship and discipleship as we study various books and topics. We're offering two classes this Winter (Jan. 24March 13; 910 a.m.): The Apostles' Creed: Ron Mullins will continue his look at this historic church confession. If you missed the first part of this class don't hesitate to join t...

Dear CrossPointe, A strong thread running through Matthew 6 is Jesus' exhortation to seek the reward of the Father rather than the reward of this world. This Sunday that thread continues as Jesus instructs us on fasting in Matthew 6:16-18. Fasting is one of those topics that doesn't get discussed that much and is often misunderstood. What is the purpose of fasting? Should...

Dear CrossPointe, If you stop and think about it for a moment, the idea of prayer is staggering. The Almighty Creator of the universe not only allows, but beckons his people to speak to him as Father. This is incredible! And, through Jesus, he has given us instruction on how to pray (and how not to pray). I'm really looking forward to diving into our text this week, Matth...

Dear CrossPointe, On this Sunday before Christmas, we're going to pause The Sermon on the Mount for a look at Matthew 1 and the implications of Christ's incarnation. About the Incarnation, C.S. Lewis says it is the "central miracle" of the Bible. "Every other miracle prepares for this, or exhibits this, or results from this." That's a strong statement, and I think Lewis i...

Dear CrossPointe, This Sunday we finish up ch. 5 of the Sermon on the Mount as we look at verses 4348. In this well-known text, Jesus pushes us beyond the non-resistance of last week's text to actually love our enemies and pray for them. It's easy to see why John Stott said this is one of the most challenging passages in the entire Bible. Much for us to think about! Read ...

Dear CrossPointe, This Sunday we'll tackle one of the more well-known and yet challenging passages in the Bible, Matthew 5:3842. In this text, Jesus tells his followers to turn the other cheek when they're slapped. Obviously, this is a difficult text to apply and work through. Take some time to read through it a few times and pray for understanding. Pray also that as we g...