CrossWay Church Sermon Podcast

CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA
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Join Us This Sunday @ 10 a.m. at 311 N Parkway Ave Battle Ground, WA 98604

Episodes

  1. Jul 12

    Psalm 42–43: Faith in the Fog (7-12-26)

    Have you ever felt spiritually lost — like God went silent and every reference point vanished? The things that used to connect you to God don't seem to work anymore, and the one voice that could orient you seems quiet. What do you do when the fog rolls in? Most of us do one of two things: we pull away from God, or we pretend everything's fine. Psalm 42–43 shows us a third way. In this message, Pastor Brad walks through one of the most honest songs in the Bible — a psalm written by a believer in deep spiritual darkness — and finds a pattern for suffering well: faith in the fog doesn't pull away and doesn't pretend. It pours out its pain, and it preaches hope to its soul. Along the way we'll discover why lament is an act of faith (not a failure of it), how to preach hope to your own downcast soul, and how God ultimately answered this psalm's prayer — by sending his Son into the fog for us. If you're walking through a season of spiritual dryness, doubt, depression, or unanswered prayer, this message is for you.

    Psalm 42–43: Faith in the Fog (7-12-26)

  2. Jul 5

    Matthew 5:43–48: Loved as Enemies (7-5-2026)

    "Love your enemies" might be the hardest command Jesus ever gave — and the most misunderstood. In this message from our series through the Sermon on the Mount, we look at Matthew 5:43–48 and discover that "hate your enemy" was never in the Bible; it was a cultural loophole Jesus came to close. We explore what enemy-love actually is (an action, not a feeling), why prayer is the first practical step, how God's indiscriminate kindness shapes ours, and why loving only the people who love us back proves nothing. Most of all, we see the gospel at the center: while we were still God's enemies, Christ died for us (Romans 5:10). We were the ones holding the axe — and He answered with forgiveness. Join us as we walk verse by verse through the Gospel of Matthew.

  3. Jun 28

    Titus 2:11-14: Jesus: Fully Man, Fully God (6-28-26)

    Vance Hays fills in for Pastor Brad. He reminds us what the divinity of Christ and humanity of Christ are both vitally important for Christ's mediation for our sins.

    Titus 2:11-14: Jesus: Fully Man, Fully God (6-28-26)

  4. Jun 21

    Matthew 5:38-42: Practicing Kingdom Jujitsu (6-21-26)

    When someone wrongs you, every instinct says hit back. Get even. Win. But in Matthew 5:38–42, Jesus calls his followers to something radically different — not passive victimhood, but what author James Bryan Smith calls Kingdom Jujitsu. Instead of matching force with force, Jesus teaches us to take the energy of an attack and flip it into something the other person never expected. In this sermon from CrossWay Church, Pastor Brad works through four situations Jesus identifies where we will face injustice — insults, lawsuits, forced demands, and requests for help — and shows how the gospel transforms the way we respond to each one. But here is the twist: we don't do this on willpower alone. We do it because Jesus pulled the ultimate Kingdom Jujitsu on the cross — taking betrayal, injustice, and death and flipping them into resurrection, forgiveness, and new life. And his Spirit now lives in us, slowly and faithfully making us into people who look more like him.

  5. Jun 14

    Josh Al Joani Luke 23:1-25 (6-14-26)

    Guest Pastor Josh Al Joani joins us this week and shares his personal testimony.

    Josh Al Joani Luke 23:1-25 (6-14-26)

  6. Jun 7

    Matthew 5:33-37: Take Me At My Word (6-7-25)

    A psychologist at the University of Massachusetts ran a study where strangers had a simple ten-minute conversation. The average person said something that wasn't completely true three times — and most of them didn't even realize they were doing it. We have become so practiced at managing how others see us that bending the truth comes almost naturally. That's exactly the world Jesus is speaking into in Matthew 5:33–37. In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Brad walks through Jesus's teaching on oaths and integrity — from the Old Testament command to honor vows made to God, to the elaborate loophole system the Pharisees had developed to avoid being held to their words, to Jesus's radical call: just let your yes mean yes and your no mean no. But this isn't just a sermon about keeping promises. It's about the deeper reason we don't — and why no amount of trying harder will fix it. Topics covered: Why the Pharisees' oath system was just a grown-up version of crossed fingers The two root causes of dishonesty: fear and desire for personal gain Why integrity is a gospel issue, not just a character issue How Jesus's death paid the price for every fudged yes and self-protective no

  7. May 31

    Matthew 5:27-32: It Started Long Before the Affair (5-31-26)

    Jesus doesn't wait for the affair to happen. He goes further back — to the glance, the thought, the habit of the heart. In Matthew 5:27–32, Jesus redefines adultery not just as an action but as an orientation of the soul — and He calls us to a radical honesty about what we're really looking for in other people. In this sermon, Pastor Brad walks through three uncomfortable but freeing truths: lust begins in the heart long before any physical act; it requires urgent, practical attention — not willpower alone; and the covenant of marriage is something Jesus takes seriously enough to defend. But this isn't just a sermon about what we've done wrong. It's about a Savior who has never broken covenant with us — even when we've broken it with Him. Topics covered: What Jesus actually means by "looking lustfully" The difference between attraction and objectification Practical steps to address lust before it takes root What Jesus said about divorce — and what He didn't say How the gospel speaks to those carrying guilt from the past

  8. May 24

    Matthew 5:21-26: Dealing With The Roots of Murder (5-24-26)

    What does Jesus really mean when he says "Do not murder"? In this sermon from Matthew 5:21–26, Pastor Brad digs beneath the surface of one of the most familiar commandments in Scripture — and what he finds is both convicting and hopeful. Jesus isn't just raising the bar on behavior. He's exposing the roots: the anger we've learned to manage, the contempt we've dressed up as discernment, the grudge we've carried so long it feels normal. And then he shows us the remedy — and it's more urgent and more practical than we might expect. In this message you'll discover: Why anger and contempt are on the same road as murder The difference between righteous anger and wounded ego Why broken relationships interrupt worship The crucial difference between forgiveness and reconciliation Why delay is the enemy of reconciliation How the gospel gives us the only motivation powerful enough to move us toward peace Whether you're carrying a broken relationship, an unresolved conflict, or a grudge you've never named out loud — this message is for you. If you want to learn more about forgiveness, check out our series Forgiveness: Letting Go of the Hurts We Carry 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:21–26 | Ephesians 4:31–32 | Romans 5:6–8 | Romans 12:18

  9. May 17

    Matthew 5:17-20: Fulfilled (5-17-26)

    Did Jesus come to throw out the Old Testament? Some people think so. But in Matthew 5:17–20, Jesus sets the record straight — and what he says might surprise you. In this sermon from our series on the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Brad explores one of the most misunderstood passages in all of Scripture. Jesus didn't come to tear down God's law. He came to fulfill it. And the righteousness he requires goes far deeper than anything we can manufacture on our own. In this message we cover: What Jesus meant when he said he came to "fulfill" the Law and the Prophets Why the Old Testament still matters for Christians today The difference between judicial, ceremonial, and moral law — and which one still binds us Why the Pharisees' righteousness wasn't enough — and why ours isn't either The gospel hope of Matthew 5: Jesus meets the standard we never could Whether you're new to faith or have been following Jesus for years, this message will deepen your understanding of the Bible, the gospel, and what it means to live as God's people. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:17–20 (NIV) 📍 Part of our ongoing series on the Sermon on the Mount

  10. May 10

    Matthew 5:13-16: Why Christians’ Presence Matters (5-10-26)

    Are you living as salt and light in a world that desperately needs both? In this message from Matthew 5:13–16, we explore Jesus’ powerful declaration that God’s promises are being fulfilled — and we are part of the evidence. Salt and light aren’t just metaphors; they define the everyday mission of every follower of Christ. Discover what it means to preserve what is good, bring life to your community, and shine with a light that cannot be hidden. Jesus not only fulfills God’s promises — He invites us into His mission. In this sermon: Why salt and light arere powerful symbols in Jesus’ day How Christians are called to influence culture without losing their identity The danger of becoming “useless salt” Why your life is meant to point ultimately to God’s glory You were made for this. Now it’s time to go live it. Books mentioned in this sermon: Everyday Revolutionary by JD Greear: A great book that talks about how we can live as salt and light in the world today. Dominion by Tom Holland: Gives history of how Christianity shaped the US.

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  • Creator
    CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
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