Walk in the Truth | Cross City Sermons

This Sunday, Pastor John begins a special two-part message from Genesis 12:1–7 titled “Why Israel Matters: A God Who Keeps Promises.” As conflict and questions surrounding Israel continue to capture the world’s attention, this message takes us back to the beginning—to the promises God made to Abraham and the nation that would emerge from his family. Together, we’ll explore why Israel occupies suc...

This Sunday, Pastor John concludes our “Painful Love” series with a deeply encouraging message from the book of Ruth titled “Loving People Through Grief.” Through the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz, we’ll discover how God meets people in their darkest moments and often works in ways they cannot yet see. This message will remind us of the power of faithful love, the importance of simply showing up for t...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “Painful Love” series with a powerful message from John 21 titled “When Love Restores.” Through Jesus’ restoration of Peter after his denial, we’ll see what real, Christ-centered love looks like when relationships are broken by failure, shame, and regret. This message reminds us that Jesus pursues those who run, forgives those who fail, and restores those wh...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “Painful Love” series with a powerful message from John 8:1–11 titled “Dragged Into the Light.” Through the story of the woman caught in adultery, we’ll see the devastating weight of sin, the exposing power of the Law, and the life-changing grace of Jesus. This message reminds us that while sin drags us into shame, Jesus meets us there with truth, forgivenes...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “Painful Love” series with a powerful Mother’s Day message from Luke 15 titled “Waiting on the Wayward.” Through the unforgettable story of the prodigal son, we’ll see the heart of a Father who waits, watches, runs, and restores. Whether you relate most to the prodigal, the older brother, or the waiting parent, this message will challenge us to love with gra...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “Painful Love” series with a powerful message from Genesis 28–31 titled “Faith, Love, and Adversity.” Through the story of Jacob, we’ll see how God remains faithful even when the journey is marked by delay, deception, and difficult people. This message will encourage us to trust God’s promises, endure seasons of waiting, and stay anchored in faith when...

This Sunday at Cross City, Alex Farr shows us how Jacob’s journey toward reconciliation with Esau shows that healing can begin when we honestly face our past, confront our fears, and turn to God for help. As Jacob prepares to meet the brother he wronged, fear and conviction drive him to humble prayer and complete dependence on the Lord. In the end, when he trusts God with the future and takes the first step toward reconciliat...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “Painful Love” series with a sobering and powerful message from 2 Samuel 13–18 titled “Toxic Affection.” Through the story of David and Absalom, we’ll see what happens when love avoids what is hard—when sin goes unaddressed, conflict remains unresolved, and the consequences grow more devastating over time. This message will challenge us to step into di...

This Sunday, Pastor John kicks off our new sermon series, “Painful Love,” with a powerful message from Genesis 37 titled “When Love Forgives the Unforgivable.” Through the story of Joseph, we’ll see how some of life’s deepest wounds come from those closest to us—but also how God can bring healing, purpose, and redemption through it all. This message will challenge us to release bitterness, ...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “A Healthy You” series with a powerful message from Ephesians 5:1–14 titled “Yielded Choices.” In a world filled with endless decisions, we’ll discover how a few key choices can shape the direction of our entire lives. This message will challenge us to choose love and light, walk in wisdom, and honor others in every relationship—allowing these big, God...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “A Healthy You” series with a powerful message titled “Heavenly Treasures” from Ephesians 1:3 and 2:4–7. In a world that constantly pulls our attention toward temporary things, this message will challenge us to consider what truly lasts. We’ll explore what it means to cultivate a grateful heart for God’s grace, a life that imitates Christ, a willingnes...

This Sunday, guest speaker Abraham Wright continues our "A Healthy You" series with a powerful message from Ephesians 3. Using the picture of a home with windows, we'll discover how God calls His people to look beyond the walls of their own lives and embrace the mission He has given the church. This message will highlight the mystery of the gospel that unites all people in Christ, the mission of the church to make that message know...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “A Healthy You” series with “Legacy Disciplines, Part 2” from Ephesians 4:17–32. While last week focused on church habits that help us grow, this message turns to the personal disciplines that shape our everyday lives. We’ll discover the life-changing habit at the heart of spiritual growth: daily rejecting the old life and putting on the new life in Christ. ...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “A Healthy You” series with a powerful message from Ephesians 4:7–16 titled “Legacy Disciplines.” As we explore the “L” in HEALTHY, we’ll discover that spiritual maturity doesn’t happen by accident—it’s formed through faithful habits and consistent rhythms. God designed the church not just as a place to attend, but as a gift to ...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “A Healthy You” series with a message from Ephesians 2:11–22 titled “Abiding Relationships.” As division, conflict, and broken connections feel increasingly common, we’ll discover how Jesus Himself is our peace—tearing down dividing walls and reconciling what once seemed impossible to restore. Through the transforming truths of forgiveness, unity, Spir...

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “A Healthy You” series with a powerful message from Ephesians 1:7–14 titled “Established Identity.” In a world where identity is constantly questioned and reshaped, we’ll discover who we truly are in Christ—saved by grace, selected with purpose, and sealed with security. Through the rich truths of redemption, inheritance, and the sealing of the Holy Sp...

This Sunday, Pastor John kicks off our new sermon series, "A Healthy You," with a timely and encouraging message from Ephesians 1:1–6 titled "A Healthy and Holy Foundation." Just as a house can't stand without a solid foundation, a healthy life—and healthy relationships—must be built on spiritual truth rooted in Christ. This message will help us understand who our Source is, recognize our God-given value, and live...