Crosstowne Church - Sermons

Crosstowne Church

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Becoming Learners, Lovers + Leaders with Jesus Christ and the world around us.

May 31

You're Not Just Saved—You're Sent

Pastor Paul takes us to continue exploring what it means to own our agency as followers of Jesus. We look at Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 6, and discover that God not only saves and cleanses us but also commissions us to represent His love, truth, and reconciliation in the world. As believers we’re challenged to move beyond simply believing in God and embrace our calling as Christ's agents in our homes, workplaces, relationships, and communities. A renewed vision of God's holiness transforms our hearts, changes our message, and empowers us to be the light of the world. If you've ever wondered what your purpose is after salvation, you can be encouraged to see yourself as someone sent by God to bring hope, mercy, and the presence of Christ wherever you are. For more information and resources, visit https://www.crosstownechurch.com/.

44 min
May 24

You Have More Influence Than You Realize

Pastor Paul unpacks the biblical concept of “agency” — the idea that every believer is called to represent Christ in the way we love, forgive, serve, and lead others. We’re challenged to move beyond simply fulfilling obligations and instead become active agents of God’s grace in our marriages, families, workplaces, and communities. Just as Jesus perfectly revealed the heart of the Father, we are called to reflect Christ through kindness, humility, sacrifice, patience, and reconciliation. We should be encouraged to rethink your daily interactions and ask: “How is God calling me to use my agency for the good of others?” Whether you’re navigating relationships, leadership, work, or personal struggles, this sermon is a reminder that the Holy Spirit empowers us to live with purpose and bring heaven’s love into everyday life. For more information and resources, visit https://www.crosstownechurch.com/.

39 min
May 17

The Man, The Promise, The Cause

Continuing in “Own It” Pastor Paul tackles one of the most challenging areas of faith—our assets—our money and possessions. We look at Jesus’ words in John 10 together, where we’re reminded that He is the Good Shepherd who offers abundant life, and we’re invited to fully trust Him with every part of our lives. Paul unpacks a compelling idea: when we truly understand the man (Jesus), the promise (His provision), and the cause (His mission), generosity becomes a natural response rather than an obligation. So we’re challenged to examine what we value, what we invest in, and whether our lives reflect what we say we believe. Ultimately, it’s a call to loosen our grip on temporary things and live with open hands—fully surrendered to God’s purpose. For more information and resources, visit https://www.crosstownechurch.com/.

35 min
May 10

Service Isn't Empty Philosophy

Pastor Paul shifts our focus this week to “owning your serve”—living out your faith through intentional, selfless action. This concept we find rooted in Ephesians 2, and Paul emphasizes that while we are saved by grace, the Father also transforms us into His workmanship, created for good works that impact others. Paul reveals the origin story of Mother’s Day, started by Anna Jarvis the true framing of the holiday is a celebration of a life of service rather than just motherhood. We should challenge our natural tendencies toward self-centeredness, because through Christ, we are transformed to serve. Real Christianity isn’t just believed—it’s something we live, and every believer is called to step into practical, everyday opportunities to serve others and meet the needs of those around us. For more information and resources, visit https://www.crosstownechurch.com/.

42 min
May 3

Barriers To Entry

Pastor Paul centers on the idea of “barriers to entry,” and explores how personal attitudes, insecurities, past experiences, and expectations can make us difficult to approach and hinder meaningful connection with other people. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 13, he emphasizes that true, Christlike love is patient, kind, and accessible—modeled perfectly by Jesus, who welcomed all people regardless of their status or past. We should ask ourselves can people approach me or have my relational barriers to entry kept them at a distance. Whether its trust issues, avoidance of effort, value judgements, fear of rejection, pressures of perfection, we’re called to examine our own relational barriers, embrace our identity as loved and valued by God, and intentionally lower those barriers so others can experience His love through us. For more information and resources, visit https://www.crosstownechurch.com/.

49 min
Apr 26

Some Assembly Required

Pastor Bryan brings us a challenge to move beyond simply attending church to truly owning our church community. He highlights the difference between merely gathering and actively assembling—emphasizing that real spiritual growth happens when individuals invest relationally, serve one another, and engage in the life of a local church. Drawing from the Apostle Paul, Bryan shows that authentic community is marked by mutual encouragement, shared purpose, and a commitment to seeing the gospel lived out together. We are encouraged to take three key steps: to know the church, allow ourselves to be known by the church, and to invite others into the church. Ultimately, we’re pointed to the greater truth that God has already made a place for each person through Jesus, inviting us into a fully restored and thriving community with Him and others. For more information and resources, visit https://www.crosstownechurch.com/.

40 min
Apr 19

Governing Your Temperament

Pastor Paul continues Own It where the challenge is issued to the idea that faith is just belief and calls us as believers to take true ownership of our spiritual lives. Paul reads from Hebrews on moving from “milk” to “solid food,” and the emphasis of spiritual maturity—shifting from passive receiving to active pursuit and discipline. We are led through the process of understanding what this entails and land at the governance of temperament: recognizing that while our natural dispositions are shaped by both nature and nurture, they are not excuses for behavior or they are not destiny. Instead, we are called to bring our thoughts, emotions, and actions under the authority of Christ through intentional renewal of the mind, self-control, and the work of the Holy Spirit. We are challenged to shift from self-justification (“this is just how I am”) to transformation, reminding us that real faith produces change, and that in Christ, we are invited to move from indulgence to ownership and become new, renewed people. For more information and resources, visit https://www.crosstownechurch.com/.

50 min
Apr 12

Grasping or Emptying

Pastor Paul brings us a challenge to move beyond simply believing in God to fully living out our faith. He centers on Philippians 2, and highlights the contrast between a life of “grasping” (selfish ambition, pride, and self-interest) and a life of “emptying” modeled by Jesus through humility, service, and sacrifice. This explores how our identities are shaped by cultural influences, personal experiences, and internal “images” of who we want to become—and it calls us to reject conflicting worldly standards in favor of the ultimate image of Christ. Paul emphasizes that many of our struggles, especially in relationships, stem from self-centeredness, and that true transformation comes when we adopt the mindset of Jesus. We can be encouraged to “own” the image of Christ as the defining standard for our lives, and allow His humility and love to guide every decision and relationship. For more information and resources, visit https://www.crosstownechurch.com/.

48 min

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03/15/2023

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Becoming Learners, Lovers + Leaders with Jesus Christ and the world around us.

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Crosstowne Church
Years Active

2018 - 2026
Episodes

330
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Clean
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