The Copper Crossroads: Recent Episodes
Crossroads Church
In this sermon from Copper Cove Chapel, Pastor Matt Martin examines 1 Corinthians 10:13, where Paul assures believers of God’s faithfulness in the midst of temptation. Although temptation is common to all people, Christians are never abandoned to face trials that are unique, hopeless, or beyond God’s control.
Pastor Matt explains five truths about God during temptation: He does not single believers out, He remains faithful, He limits the trial, He provides a way of escape, and He gives His people strength to endure. The message calls Christians to reject self-reliance, trust God’s sovereign care, and look to the grace of Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on the cross.
In this sermon from Copper Cove Chapel, Pastor Matt Martin examines 1 Corinthians 10:1–13, where Paul reflects on Israel’s wilderness journey as a warning to believers. Although the Israelites experienced God’s presence, deliverance, and provision, many still fell into sin and rebellion.
Pastor Matt identifies four spiritual dangers Christians must avoid: idolatry, sexual immorality, testing Christ, and grumbling. He explains that these Old Testament events were recorded to instruct believers today. The message calls Christians to examine their hearts, avoid spiritual overconfidence and compromise, and depend on Christ’s grace and faithfulness.
In this sermon from Copper Cove Chapel, Pastor Matt Martin uses the historical setting of the ancient Isthmian Games to present the Christian life as a disciplined and purposeful race rather than a passive journey. Drawing from the Apostle Paul’s words, he outlines five principles for spiritual endurance: run to win, practice Spirit-led self-control, move forward with clear purpose, discipline the body, and finish with integrity. Paul’s forceful imagery of mastery and submission challenges believers to resist comfort, restrain temporary desires, and bring their lives under the authority of Christ. The message calls Christians to pursue faithful service with their eyes fixed on an imperishable and eternal reward.
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In this sermon, Pastor Matt Martin walks through 1 Corinthians 9:19–23 to explore what it truly means to become "all things to all people" for the sake of the gospel. By examining how the Apostle Paul voluntarily adjusted his cultural approach and laid down his personal freedoms to meet Jews, Gentiles, and the weak exactly where they were, Pastor Matt challenges us to look past our own comfort zones and preferences. It’s a powerful call to faithfully hold onto biblical truth while choosing a life of loving service and flexibility so that more people can share in the blessings of Christ.
In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 9:1–18, Pastor Matt explains how believers are called to give up personal rights and comforts for the sake of the Gospel.
Using the example of the Apostle Paul, this message challenges us to serve others sacrificially and put the work of God’s kingdom above our own preferences.
Using the issue of food offered to idols in ancient Corinth, this message considers how Christian maturity is shaped by more than correct understanding. Paul presses believers to think carefully about how love should govern the way freedom is used. Pastor Matt Martin invites listeners to reflect on the kind of character that builds up the body of Christ rather than merely asserting personal rights.
In this Father’s Day sermon from Elder Jonathan, he walks through Titus 1:6–9 and looks at what the Bible says about godly masculinity.
Using the picture of a deeply rooted tree from Psalm 1, this message shows how a man’s strength starts with being firmly rooted in God’s Word. From there, that strength is meant to show up at home—in the way he loves his wife, leads his children, and serves the people around him.
This sermon challenges men to pursue the kind of character Scripture calls for: humility, self-control, faithfulness, and spiritual courage. Biblical masculinity is not about pride or control, but about using strength to protect, provide, serve, and build up others for the Kingdom of God.
In this message, Pastor Matt walks through 1 Corinthians 7:25–40 to explore the Apostle Paul’s teaching on the unique value and advantages of a single life dedicated to God, showing that it is a powerful gift for undivided devotion to His Kingdom rather than a restriction. He breaks down the passage into five key points: the dawning distress of cultural pressures, the dwindling days that call for an eternal perspective, the divided devotion that naturally shifts focus in marriage versus the full focus allowed in singleness, the role of family guidance in dad's decision, and the importance of honoring personal happiness and individual spiritual gifts through desire and delight. Ultimately, whether single or married, this sermon challenges viewers to live with an eternal focus and put God’s Kingdom first above all personal ambitions.
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 7:17–24 addresses the foundational biblical principle of contenting oneself in the specific life situation where God called them to salvation. Shifting away from the cultural anxiety to constantly change one's external circumstances, he walks through Paul's directives regarding circumcision and bondservants to show that physical or social status matters little compared to keeping God's commandments. Ultimately, the message underscores that because every believer's primary identity is found in Christ, they are freed from worldly discontentment and urged to walk faithfully with God exactly where they currently stand.
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 7:10–16 addresses the clear, foundational principles God establishes for Christian couples regarding marital commitment. Shifting from general advice to an absolute command from the Lord, he walks through the overarching biblical design for permanence in marriage, highlighting the scriptural directives for reconciliation and the preservation of the covenant. Ultimately, the message underscores that because believers belong to the Lord, their marriages are meant to reflect His faithfulness, urging couples to seek reconciliation or remain unmarried rather than conforming to cultural trends of easy exit.
What is the biblical balance between singleness and marriage for a Christian? The sermon on 1 Corinthians 7:1–9 outlines the distinct purposes of singleness and marriage, challenging assumptions about spiritual status by framing both callings as unique gifts intended for God's glory and the management of temptation.
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 addresses the biblical principles of physical and sexual holiness, contrasting them against the cultural trends of personal autonomy and self-indulgence.
What does it mean to be a woman who follows God in a modern cultural context?
Elder Jonathan Wangsgard’s sermon on Titus 2:3–5 transitions from the cultural milieu of ancient Crete—characterized by selfishness and lack of restraint—to the timeless sound doctrine of biblical femininity. He emphasizes that God has ordained a specific method for spiritual growth: a pipeline of discipleship where older women model reverence, self-control, and kindness for the next generation.
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Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 transitions from a sobering catalog of the unrighteous who will not inherit the kingdom of God—specifically identifying ten groups, including the sexually immoral, idolaters, thieves, and the greedy—to a profound declaration of the believer's new identity in Christ. He emphasizes that while the congregation was once defined by these sinful proclivities ("and such were some of you"), they have been fundamentally transformed through a three-fold act of God: being washed from their former identity, sanctified as holy, and justified through the righteousness of Jesus. Ultimately, the message serves as a reminder that the Christian’s past no longer defines them, as they have been bought by the blood of Christ and welcomed onto the "train bound for glory" not by their own merit, but by divine grace.
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:1–8 moves from the specific failure of the Corinthian church to resolve internal disputes to a three-option framework for handling grievances—secular litigation, internal arbitration, or voluntary suffering—stressing that because believers are destined to judge the world and angels, they must avoid the public defeat of suing one another, instead choosing to preserve the church’s witness by resolving conflicts through wise mediators or by simply "letting it go" in the spirit of Christ.
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 moves from the specific situation of flagrant, unrepentant sin within the church to a four-point framework for biblical discipline—situation, solution, illustration, and principle—stressing that while believers must not judge those outside the church, they have a responsibility to address unrepentant rebellion within their own community to preserve holiness and pursue the ultimate restoration of the individual’s spirit.
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:14–21 moves from Paul’s role as a spiritual father to ten principles for godly fatherhood, stressing that true leadership pursues restoration, not harshness, and chooses love and gentleness whenever possible.
In this Easter sermon on John 20:24–29, Pastor Matt Martin of Copper Cove Chapel moves from the common label of "Doubting Thomas" to the high point of his declaration: "My Lord and my God."
In this sermon (1 Cor 4:6–14), Pastor Matt Martin of Copper Cove Chapel moves from the root problem of arrogance to the humble example set by the apostles.
In this sermon (1 Cor 4:1-5), Pastor Matt Martin of Copper Cove Chapel moves from the requirement of being a faithful steward to the reality of facing God's final judgment.
In this sermon (1 Cor 3:16-23), Pastor Matt Martin of Copper Cove Chapel moves from the metaphor of building a structure to the reality of being God's spiritual temple.
In this sermon (1 Cor 3:8-15), Pastor Matt Martin uses a metaphor of construction to explain how God's church must be built to "code" to pass a final divine inspection.
Hebrews 13:17
Ephesians 5:21
Romans 14:15
1 Peter 5:2
1 Corinthians 5:2-9
Matthew 18:15
Matthew 5:23
Ephesians 4:25
Romans 12:3-8
Hebrews 10:24
Genesis 3:14; Genesis 12:3; Deuteronomy 18:18; Hebrews 3:3; Genesis 49:10; Genesis 3:2; Luke 2:34
UIM missionaries, Steve and Ann Knox, who serve at Broken Arrow Bible Ranch came to share more about their work with the Navajo, Hopi and other native peoples of New Mexico.
1 Matthew 5:17
2 Matthew 9:13
3 Matthew 10:34
4 Matthew 11:19
5 Mark 1:38
6 Mark 10:45
7 Luke 12:49
8 Luke 19:10
9 John 5:43
10 John 6:38
11 John 8:42
12 John 9:39
13 John 10:10
14 John 12:46
Matt walks through much of the book of Matthew to look at the events which lead to the completion Christ's mission to die on the cross.
Pastor Matt goes through the Christmas story in Luke focusing on the events in which God speaks to His people revealing the advent of Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World.
Acts 9:1-22
- Jesus rescues His enemy
- Jesus interrupts His enemy
- Jesus makes Himself known
- Jesus sets the agenda
- Jesus uses believers in His rescue operation
- Paul's response
- Receive Jesus
- Obey the command
- Repent
- Pray
- Baptism
- Preach
- Increase in strength
Acts 8:9-24
- Delusion: Power makes one great
- Reality: God is great
- Delusion: Signs and wonders are great
- Reality: Signs demonstrate God' greatness
- Delusion: Money is power
- Reality: God doesn't need money...He wants humble hearts
Pastor Matt looks at the new mission given to His disciples before He ascends into heaven.
Pastor Matt preached from Luke 5:12-16 about Jesus healing the leaper. We gathered virtually via Zoom due to California's call to "Shelter in Place". It was a great experience to gather with one another although we were separated by physical space. The encouragement that the fellowship of believers brings is certainly more poignant when you have been deprived of it for some time. If you weren't able to be a part of it, I hope you enjoy the sermon "Be Clean".
Pastor Matt teaches through Romans 15:30-33.
- Appeal to Prayer
- Nature of Prayer
- The Content of Prayer
- Results of Prayer
Christ became a servant for three reasons:
- to show God's truthfulness
- to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs
- that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy
Romans 15:1-7
- Please your weaker neighbor and build him up
- Christ is our example of neighbor pleasing
- The Bible is our instructor in pleasing
- God gives the encouragement and strength in neighbor pleasing
- So...do it!
Romans 14:13-19
Paul discusses weaker and stronger brothers. Both are living in faith, give thanks to God, giving glory to God and sincerely desiring to honor Him.
- All things are good are good things
- Good things are bad when done apart from faith
- Good things are bad when done without regard for others
- Good things are bad when they tear others down and the world speaks evil of us
- Serve Christ, not things
This is from the Christmas service of Crossroads Church. There are three readings and then the main devotional by Pastor Matt Martin.
Pastor Matt Martin introduces Jesus based on the theological description in Hebrews 1:1-4.
Pastor Matt Martin preaches through Romans 14:5-12. Be persuaded in your own mind as you live out convictions before God with thanksgiving, knowing you will give Him a report some day.
- Live with a made up mind.
- Live to honor the Lord with thanksgiving.
- Live or die for the Lord.
- Live to give an account to God rather than to other men.
Pastor Matt Martin preaches on Romans 14:1-4. Who are the weaker brothers and how to do you deal with them?
- Welcome them
- Don't dispute opinions
- Don't dispise
- Don't pass judgment
- Welcome them...God does