Come On Up

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Come on up to the mountain as we seek to learn more from the Lord through His Word! Pastor Carl of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina simply teaches through the Word, verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Listen here or on the radio! Come On Up airs weekdays at 3:30PM and 10:30PM on WSKY - WEZZ in Waynesville - 97.5 FM / 970 AM and in Asheville - 102.9 FM / 1230 AM. Come On Up also airs Sundays at 7:30AM on Truth FM in Greenville Tennessee - 91.1FM.  “Come and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, He will teach us His ways, and we shall walk in His paths.” - Isaiah 2:3 Support Come On Up at TheMountainCross.com/donate or purchase a Scripture-based T-shirt at WearTheWordProject.com. Wear Scripture, share the Truth, start a conversation...

  1. 4h ago

    Acts 8 - Grace Is Not For Sale

    Send us a note! You can’t buy what God only gives. That’s the collision at the center of Acts 8, where a city in Samaria erupts with joy through Philip’s preaching and miracles, yet one influential man tries to turn the Holy Spirit into a transaction. We follow the story from the scattering after Stephen’s martyrdom to the surprising way God uses pressure to spread the gospel, reminding us that relocation, disruption, and fear do not cancel the mission to proclaim Jesus Christ. As Philip brings the message to Samaria, we talk about why this moment is such a breakthrough in the book of Acts. Old hostility fades as the kingdom of God advances, people believe, baptisms follow, and freedom replaces oppression. Then we meet Simon, a man known for sorcery and status, who claims belief but stays fixated on power and signs. That tension raises a question that still stings: do we want the Savior, or are we chasing the stuff, treating God like a genie and measuring faith by outcomes? Peter and John arrive, we unpack the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity, and we look at what it means to be empowered for Christian living. When Simon offers money for the ability to impart the Spirit, Peter’s rebuke forces the issue: grace is a gift, salvation cannot be earned, and no amount of effort can replace repentance and a heart made right with God. We also connect this to daily discipleship, sanctification, and the danger of trying to “perfect ourselves in the flesh” after beginning by the Spirit. If you’ve ever wrestled with spiritual insecurity, distraction, or a desire to control outcomes, this teaching will bring you back to the simplicity of the gospel. Subscribe for more verse-by-verse Bible teaching, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review telling us what line challenged you most. What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com.

  2. 2d ago

    Weekend Edition - Ezekiel 3

    Send us a note! A warning can feel uncomfortable, but ignoring danger doesn’t make it disappear. We pick up in Ezekiel 3:16 as God appoints Ezekiel a watchman for Israel, and the message hits hard: faithfulness is measured by obedience to God’s word, not by how many people applaud or agree. If you’ve ever felt discouraged sharing the gospel, trying to speak truth with love, or watching someone refuse wise counsel, Ezekiel’s calling reframes what “success” actually means in Christian ministry and everyday discipleship. We walk through the weight of God’s charge to warn the wicked and the sobering responsibility of staying silent. Along the way we connect Ezekiel’s role to God’s patient heart in 2 Peter 3:9 and the urgency of proclamation in Romans 10. God’s warnings are not scare tactics; they are mercy, given while there is still time to repent. That thread runs through the whole teaching as we talk honestly about heartbreak when people we love keep saying no. Then the story takes a surprising turn: God tells Ezekiel to shut himself inside his house and even makes him mute for a season. Far from contradiction, it sets up the dramatic sign-acts of Ezekiel 4, where he models Jerusalem under siege and bears a long, visible message through costly obedience. The big takeaway is clear for anyone searching “Ezekiel watchman meaning” or “Bible teaching on warning and repentance”: God takes sin seriously, He tells the truth about judgment, and He sends warnings because He wants people to live. If this teaching strengthens you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage to speak truth, and leave a review so more people can find verse-by-verse Bible teaching through Ezekiel. What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com.

  3. 3d ago

    God Does Not Live In Boxes - Acts 7

    Send us a note! Stephen’s sermon in Acts 7 is more than a history lesson. It’s a direct challenge to the way we try to manage God, contain God, and keep holiness safely located “over there.” We walk through Pastor Carl’s Bible teaching as Stephen traces Moses, the tabernacle, and the temple, then lands the punchline: the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands. God met Moses at a burning bush in Midian and called it holy ground, which means God’s presence is never limited to one sacred address. That thread runs straight into the New Testament promise that changes everything: because of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit indwells believers. We talk about what it means to live as a walking temple, how God meets us where we are, and why real Christianity is relationship, not performance. Along the way, Stephen’s warning about Israel’s drift gets uncomfortably practical: the golden calf, impatience while waiting, and the temptation to “rejoice in the works of our own hands” instead of trusting the Lord. The episode closes with Stephen’s bold rebuke, his martyrdom, and the stunning moment where he looks up and sees Jesus standing at the right hand of the Father. We also meet Saul for the first time, a reminder that God can transform even the fiercest opponent into a gospel messenger. If you’re wrestling with discouragement, compromise, or the urge to put God in a box, this one will refocus your faith. Subscribe to Come On Up, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find this Bible teaching through The Mountain Cross. What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com.

  4. 4d ago

    Acts 6 and True Freedom That Reaches The Soul

    Send us a note! Freedom is a word we throw around, but what if the kind you need most has nothing to do with your circumstances and everything to do with your soul? We start with the gospel promise that Jesus Christ sets us free from sin, from ourselves, and from the judgment we could never outrun and we ask why anyone would resist that kind of rescue. Then we walk verse by verse through Acts 6 as the early church faces an uncomfortable test: a complaint that Hellenist widows are being neglected in daily care. We talk honestly about how conflict can show up even among believers, how cultural differences can widen gaps, and why the apostles refuse to choose between Bible teaching and practical mercy. Their solution is simple and radical: keep prayer and the ministry of the Word central, and appoint trustworthy, Spirit-filled servants to lead hands-on ministry so no one gets overlooked. From there, Stephen takes center stage. Though chosen to serve, he becomes a bold witness, and opposition rises from the synagogue of the Freedmen. When arguments fail, false witnesses accuse him of speaking against Moses, the law, and the temple and Stephen answers by telling Israel’s story from Abraham to Joseph to Moses, showing a God who cannot be contained by buildings, tradition, or power. If you want biblical teaching on church leadership, deacons, unity, and Spirit-filled courage, this one will stretch you.  Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find clear Bible teaching and real hope. What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com.

  5. 5d ago

    Fear Of God Over Fear Of People

    Send us a note! Pressure has a way of revealing what actually runs our life: the fear of people or the fear of God. We walk through Acts 5 as the apostles are hauled before the council, accused of spreading dangerous teaching, and threatened for speaking the name of Jesus. What stands out is not just the conflict, but the clarity. The leaders worry about public backlash and protecting their position, while Peter and the apostles keep pointing to the risen Christ, repentance, and forgiveness of sins.  We talk honestly about what “We ought to obey God rather than men” means and what it does not mean. It is not a spiritual slogan that excuses ego, impulse, or harsh speech. It is the fruit of surrender to Jesus, where we respect governing authorities until obedience would require disobedience to God’s Word. From there, the passage turns to Gamaliel’s surprisingly wise counsel: if something is merely human, it will fade, but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it without fighting God Himself. That warning also forces a heart-check about zeal, religious certainty, and the subtle ways our flesh can masquerade as God’s voice.  The apostles leave beaten and rejoicing, then return to daily preaching Jesus as the Christ. We pray for the same Holy Spirit boldness, endurance under persecution, and love that refuses to quit. If this message strengthens you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find this verse-by-verse Bible teaching. What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com.

  6. 6d ago

    When God Answers Prayer in Acts 5

    Send us a note! Getting an answered prayer can feel like pure relief and sometimes like a rush of joy but what if God’s “yes” is aimed at something deeper than the outcome you wanted? We talk about the tension every Christian feels: bringing our real desires to God while learning that he is not a genie. When the Lord meets us in our weakness, he’s inviting us into trust, Scripture-shaped thinking, and a closer walk with Jesus Christ. From there, we open Acts 5 and trace the early church in a moment of honesty and power. After the heavy warning of Ananias and Sapphira, we watch the apostles preach in Solomon’s porch, see believers added daily, and wrestle with why some people admire the work of God yet hesitate to jump in fully. Then the miracles escalate, including the strange scene of people hoping Peter’s shadow might bring healing. We unpack why God sometimes honors imperfect faith, how signs and wonders point beyond physical healing, and why the gospel offers the restoration we most need: repentance, forgiveness of sins, and new life through the Holy Spirit. Opposition quickly follows. The Sadducees move to silence the message, prison doors close, and God opens them again. The apostles return to preach “the words of this life,” forcing a choice that still confronts us today: fear of people or fear of the Lord. We end with Peter’s clear line in the sand, “We ought to obey God rather than men,” and a call to live boldly, lovingly, and faithfully when pressure rises.  Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway or the prayer that most changed you. What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com.

  7. Sep 28

    Wholehearted Giving

    Send us a note! Ananias and Sapphira didn’t get confronted for giving “too little” they got confronted for pretending. That single detail flips how many of us think about church giving, generosity, and what it means to live for God instead of living for applause. Pastor Carl walks through Acts 4–5 and contrasts two postures: Barnabas’s open-handed surrender and a couple’s carefully managed image. We talk about tithing as an acknowledgement that everything we have belongs to the Lord, and why Christian stewardship is less about percentages and more about ownership. Along the way, we connect the early church after Pentecost to everyday decisions you and I face: comfort vs calling, self-protection vs sacrifice, building our own kingdom vs serving Christ. The message also brings in key passages that sharpen the heart issue behind every “good deed.” From 2 Corinthians 9 on cheerful giving, to Matthew 6 on charitable deeds done to be seen, to Revelation 3 and the warning to a lukewarm church, the through-line stays clear: God wants honesty, repentance, and real relationship more than religious performance. If you’ve ever wondered why generosity feels tense, why motives get mixed, or how to return to joy and freedom in God’s grace, this is for you. Subscribe for more teaching through the book of Acts, share this with a friend who needs a reset on giving and motives, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com.

  8. Sep 26

    Weekend Edition - Ezekiel 2

    Send us a note! God’s glory overwhelms Ezekiel, then God lifts him up, fills him with the Spirit, and sends him to speak with courage to a rebellious people. We walk through the throne vision, the commission, and the strange command to eat the scroll so God’s Word becomes part of us before we share it.  • the thunderous sound and blazing imagery around God’s throne and why it matters for worship  • Ezekiel falling on his face and being set on his feet by the Spirit  • the difference between trying harder and relying on the Holy Spirit for boldness  • being sent to stubborn, shameless hearts and speaking God’s words rather than our opinions  • faithfulness over results, leaving repentance and change in God’s hands  • eating the scroll as a picture of receiving Scripture deeply and letting it reshape us  • God’s Word tasting sweet like honey and turning bitter as we grasp sin and coming judgment  • Ezekiel sitting with the captives in silence, learning before speaking  If these verse by verse Bible studies are encouraging your walk with Christ, would you prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? Your financial gift helps keep Come On Up on the air, reaching listeners with the teaching of God's Word. To make a secure donation, visit themountaincross.com slash donate. Or purchase a Scripture-based T-shirt at WearTheWordProject.com. Wear Scripture, share the Truth, start a conversation! Thank you for partnering with us in sharing the gospel.  What makes a Calvary Chapel a Calvary Chapel. Join Pastor Carl as he goes through one of the Calvary Chapel Distinctives on The Mountain Cross Minute. A story of hope for anyone facing brokenness, addiction, or the need for a second chance. From Willie and Korie Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” and “The Blind”, Elijah Peel opened in theaters nationwide August 14, now the film comes to Waynesville for one night only! Monday October 5 at 6:30pm at the Smoky Mountain Cinema. $10 suggested donation at the door. Come On Up is the radio ministry of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina. To learn more about us please visit: TheMountainCross.com.

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Come on up to the mountain as we seek to learn more from the Lord through His Word! Pastor Carl of The Mountain Cross in Waynesville North Carolina simply teaches through the Word, verse by verse, chapter by chapter. Listen here or on the radio! Come On Up airs weekdays at 3:30PM and 10:30PM on WSKY - WEZZ in Waynesville - 97.5 FM / 970 AM and in Asheville - 102.9 FM / 1230 AM. Come On Up also airs Sundays at 7:30AM on Truth FM in Greenville Tennessee - 91.1FM.  “Come and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob, He will teach us His ways, and we shall walk in His paths.” - Isaiah 2:3 Support Come On Up at TheMountainCross.com/donate or purchase a Scripture-based T-shirt at WearTheWordProject.com. Wear Scripture, share the Truth, start a conversation...

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  • Creator
    The Mountain Cross
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Mountain Cross
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