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Verse by verse teaching (Systematic Expository Preaching) from CrossLife Church in Johnson City, TN.

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    A Cry for Justice

    Most people today have grown up being repeatedly told they are a victim, disadvantaged, and have probably experienced some kind of trauma. This narrative allows them to justify their bad attitude, actions, and harm towards others. This is toxic and unfortunate for many reasons. One of those reasons is that there are times when we are unjustly hurt by others and have been sinned against. What do you do when you have been slandered, misrepresented, or harmed by another person without just cause? In Psalms 7, David cries out to the Lord for justice concerning the hurtful and destructive words of Cush the Benjaminite. We have no record of what Cush said or did, but it must have caused some serious harm to David and his reputation. If you have ever been unjustifiably attacked or misrepresented by someone, you will benefit from examining David's prayer to the LORD. David appeals to God, invites self-examination, waits on the Lord, and preemntively give thanks to the Lord. This Sunday, we will walk through David's prayer as we learn how to cry out for justice.

    56 min

  2. Jun 14

    The Dark Night of the Soul

    Have you ever found yourself in desperate need and felt as though there is no way out? Imagine a scene: the protagonist finds himself backed into a corner—literally caught between a wall and all his enemies. They are closing in, and it looks as though there is no escape. But then, to your surprise, this trapped victim accomplishes some extraordinary feat or reveals hidden supernatural powers to defeat and evade the bad guys! However, we do not live in that movie. We live in the real world. When you find yourself in the middle of a spiritual or physical struggle—a dark night of the soul—what can you do against the taunts of an enemy, the pitfalls of your own heart, or a terrible medical diagnosis? Even more, can you stand in the face of sin, death, and the devil and emerge triumphant? If we take an honest look, we must admit that we are helpless.  Imagine another movie scene. The damsel is in distress. Her enemies are in hot pursuit, and she has no way of escape. Just when she reaches the point of overwhelming hopelessness, the true hero swoops in to save the day, rescuing her and delivering her to safety. This is what Jesus does for His church. He steps down and puts Himself in our place. He bears the wrath of God for our sin, putting death to death on the cross. All who put their trust in Jesus as Savior, realizing they cannot find hope in themselves, must simply turn to Him, their everlasting hope.

    52 min

  3. Jun 7

    Walking with God in Dark Times

    At what point in your life did you find yourself at your lowest point? If someone was to ask you about when the greatest testing point of your faith was, does a particular time come to mind? Maybe it was a time where you cried earnestly to God to hear you but began to doubt if He was listening. Maybe it was a time you were eager for an answer from God but weren’t sure if He had given one yet. Perhaps it was a time when you felt lost in your direction in life, lonely due to betrayal and affliction, or maybe you had injustice being done to you and were longing for the Lord to rescue you. The Fifth Psalm gives us a glimpse into King David’s thoughts in his prayer during a time when he calls for God to hear him. There are enemies in his life that are causing him to ask God for His leading and for Him to intervene and take action. In this Psalm, we learn much about how to pray and draw near to God when we are lonely, afflicted, and needing direction. David’s example teaches us how to wait on God, how to trust His promises, and how to pray with faith, watching to seeing what the Lord does to answer our prayers.

    54 min

  4. May 31

    Song of a Heart at Rest

    One of the kindnesses the Lord gives us in this life is the pleasure of coming to the end of a day with a mind and heart that is at rest. So often, in our busy, attention demanding, and fallen world, the experience of such a pleasure can seem to be the rare exception instead of the norm. King David did not escape trials and hardships, but in Psalm 4, often called “An Evening Prayer”, he provides insight for maintaining a restful heart in the midst of difficult circumstances, so that, at the end of the day, our hearts and minds are indeed at rest.

    1h 12m

  5. May 24

    The Dark Hour

    It is in times of suffering or the greatest difficulty that we often experience the greatest doubts and ask the hardest questions. When everything has fallen apart, the question that often arises in a person's heart is, "Where is God?" Many spectators or adversaries may even assume "God has abandoned you."    This was the context of David's prayer in Psalms 3. David's son Absalom had slowly stolen the hearts of the people of Israel over several years. In 2 Samuel 15-17, Absalom plots with leaders in David's government, and they launch a coup attempt to overthrow and even assassinate King David. There is no doubt that this was a dark hour for David.   As Absalom's plot unfolded and the rebellion was rapidly growing, people began to say, "There is no salvation for [David] in God"(Psalm 2:2). The accusation was that if God's hand was still on David, he would not be experiencing these problems. David's troubles are a sign that God is not with Him.  This raises the question for us. If the circumstances of your life are falling apart, does that mean God has abandoned you? Where is God in your darkest hour?

    1 hr

  6. May 17

    Is Christ King?

    Over the last couple of years, there has been a growing movement of people promoting the statement "Christ is King." For most Christians, this seems like an obvious statement. However, there are many who bristle at this idea when attached to the public or national spheres of life.  The idea is that Christ is King, generally speaking, at least in a spiritual and personal sense. Many are uncomfortable with "Christ being King" in our nation or over our communities. This raises a great question regarding what spheres of life are appropriate to acknowledge Christ as King?  This is precisely what we find as the purpose of the Psalm for this Sunday. Psalm 2 is the single most quoted Psalm in the New Testament. Perhaps because it clearly answers the question as to where Christ has authority and what is the extent of His authority. Should Christians be posting, much less acting like "Christ is Lord" in the public square?

    56 min

  7. May 10

    The Blessed Life

    Individualism and autonomy are the highest values of our day. Your body, choice, identity, and your way are the only rules. Unfortunately, that is not how the world works, nor is that the way to a blessed and happy life. All the paths that you can follow are not equal in safety, provisions, or fulfillment.  As we begin our summer series in Psalm 1, we will explore the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. Psalm 1 is a fitting introduction to the overall book. Psalms served as the hymnal of the Israelites. It is the longest book in the Bible and the book on which the New Testament writers quoted the most.  Abraham Lincoln once shared with a friend his deep appreciation for the book of Psalms, saying, “They are the best. I find something in them for every day of the year.”

    55 min
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Verse by verse teaching (Systematic Expository Preaching) from CrossLife Church in Johnson City, TN.

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  • Creator
    CrossLife Church
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 CrossLife Church JC
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