The Cross of Dover Sermon Podcast: Recent Episodes
Rev. Brian Miller
Today, we continue our teaching series entitled "This Place" as Pastor Brian shares thoughts on leadership and the leaders that are a part of this community of faith.
This week, we begin a new teaching series by looking at Jeremiah 7 and Isaiah 56 (two passages quoted by Jesus); and asking the question, "what makes this place unique?"
This week, Pastor Brian finishes our series entitled "Subscribe" as we talk about the foundation behind giving.
This week we continue our teaching series entitled "Subscribe" as Pastor Brian reflects on the importance of growth
This week we continue our "Subscribe" teaching series; and Pastor Brian shares a story from the Old Testament and invites to live life "with an open hand"
This week, Pastor Brian begins our new sermon series entitled "Subscribe"; as we talk about what it means to be a part of The Cross
Palm Sunday, today we pause and watch as Jesus enters Jerusalem and ask the question: are we pursuing what would bring us peace
Today, we continue our Lenten journey, following the steps of Christ on His Journey to Jerusalem.
This week we begin our Lent teaching series, Journey to Jerusalem, focusing on Luke 18:31-34
This week, we look at the third and final chapter of the book of Habakkuk; reflecting on the importance of worship in the midst of difficult situations.
This week we begin our walk through the book of Habakkuk and consider this idea ... "Who you trust is who you trust"
At The Cross, we focus on following Christ, not checking off items on a checklist but rather following step by step behind our Messiah
This week we begin a four part series that is focused on our church's Core Values, by looking at a story from John 8 and discussing what it means to be a "safe and welcoming community for all to belong"
"Today this Scripture is fulfilled ... " the claim of Christ in Isaiah 61, and how that transforms life today
What if Christmas is not simply what happens around us, but also what happens through us
We often look for God to speak in a big voice with thunder and lightning; but what happens when we recognize that God speaks in other ways as well?
The leaders of the early church meet in Jerusalem for an important conversation that still affects us ... 613 or 7
This week we encounter a decision made by John Mark that changed everything ... or did it
This week, Rev Sparks, tells us Billy's story as we take a one week break from the story of Acts
This journey of life is not one that we walk alone; our calling is to care for others on this journey with us ... who are you caring for?
Does the story of the early church have any lessons for us as we encounter the divided world around us?
Many of us look through the rear-view mirror, instead of the windshield ... maybe we should adjust
This week, Rev. David Sparks leads us into the book of Zephaniah; encouraging us to trust God's leading during times of difficulty
Sometimes it's good to know that there is an adult in the room, this week we allow our thoughts to be challenged by a wise man who lived 2,000 years ago
When Peter and John encounter a man who needs help, their response is different than "normal" ... why?
It can be difficult to grasp how amazing Peter's sermon on Pentecost was; however, when we see what he was doing, the sermon becomes life changing, even 2,000 years later
Why are there two characters in Ruth that remain "unchanged" when everyone else in the story experiences transformation?
What happens when our story finds us ... this week we investigate a part of Ruth's story that is often overlooked
This week we meet Boaz, and learn what it is about him that makes the story of redemption in Ruth move forward
It may be the most famous passage from Ruth, but it's one that we often don't fully understand. Join us as we jump into the next portion of Ruth chapter 1
This week we are continuing our Priorities teaching series; in which we discuss our Core Values at The Cross.
What happens when we switch the question from "how far must I go" to "how far can I go"?
Our God, is the God of freedom, hope, and healing ... and God offers these good gifts to us
This week we continue our walk through Mark with a look at the first part of the 14th chapter
This week we walk through the 13th chapter of the Gospel of Mark
Note: Pastor Kay Lynn begins the service by reading Mark 13, the sermon begins at 4:44
This week in our walk through Mark, we encounter an interesting statement by Christ one that should make us stop and think
This week we take a one week break from our study in Mark, and Pastor Kay Lynn shares some thoughts from Paul's words in Ephesians
When I love God with everything in me, I will:
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Prioritize God
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Focus on who God is
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Listen to what God says
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Trust God's answer to chaos
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See the world as God does
When I love my neighbor as myself, I will:
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Pay attention
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Prioritize their needs
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Focus on actual needs
A weird question from the Sadducees, gives Jesus the opportunity to challenge our view of heaven
Often, change happens in small ways; sometimes so slowly that we don't notice, until we find ourselves far away from where we meant to be
This week, Pastor Brian offers a new look at the triumphal entry and asks us to consider how the Kingdom of God interacts with our polarized culture
What happens when assumptions cloud the way that we see the world around us? Today we look at a time when the disciples made some assumptions that turned out to be wrong
This week, we continue our walk through Mark as Jesus makes an incredible statement about kids
- sorry that the audio quality is not as good as normal, we are adjusting to "drive-in" church
This week we begin our "drive-in worship services as Pastor Seth shares Christ's teaching from Mark chapter 9 with us
In a world that encourages us to "look out for #1" Jesus invites us to a different road...
This week, Rev Dave Dayhoff, joins us to share thoughts on the next part of the Gospel of Mark
What happens when Peter tries to tell Jesus what to do? Join us this week as we continue our journey through Mark
On this Easter Sunday, Pastor Brian leads us to consider the most important question we can ever be asked
Is "good enough" really good enough? Join us today as Jesus asks a blind man to consider that question
What happens when we truly believe that God loves us and treats us as unique human beings
This week, Pastor Brian, asks us to consider what happens when our focus is just a little bit off; by looking at the beginning of Mark 7.
This week we return to the Gospel of Mark, and encounter an interaction between the disciples and Jesus on the Sea of Galilee
This week Pastor Kay Lynn tells us of a story that may be familiar to many of us; yet contains a deep truth we often forget
Jesus sends out the 12 disciples, and invites them to make a difference in the world; could the instructions that Jesus gave them be applicable for us today?
This week we look at Jesus' journey back to Nazareth, and the consequences of putting God in a box