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This is the Weekly Sermon Podcast from Crossroads Bible Church in Bellevue, WA with Pastor Keith Krell. For more information, go to www.cbcbellevue.com. We would love to meet you if you are in the Seattle area! God Bless You! The Crossroads Bible Church Worship Community www.cbcbellevue.com worship@cbcbellevue.com ©Crossroads Bible Church
Biblical prophecy can be difficult and confusing to understand. But in 1 Thess 4:13-18, we gain confidence in the future hope of our resurrection and reunion in Christ.
When we pray Psalm 90, God reminds us of his constancy and our frailty, enabling us to live with wisdom, satisfaction, and purpose.
What should our response be toward persecuted Christians around the world? The apostle Paul reminds us to care, feel, and act because we are spiritual family.
The gospel is for all people, but sometimes we live like it is for “just us:” only people who look like me and live like me. In Amos 5-6, God’s Word challenges us to turn our “just us” lives into justice: living for the good of all people across any distinction.
Christians must count the cost for following Jesus. It’s not just about believing in our Savior, but also about following our Lord
How can we please God in our daily lives? The apostle Paul pinpoints three specific ways.
How does our faith grow strong during afflictions? In 1 Thessalonians 3, Paul provides three strategies for building beleaguered believers.
What ultimately matters in this life and the life to come? The apostle Paul reminds us that God's Word and people are the only eternal pursuits.
How can we have a model ministry? Paul explains how he and his coworkers lived out the gospel with their lives. He then encourages us to follow their example.
How can CBC be a church that encourages believers and astounds unbelievers? Paul impresses upon us the example of the Thessalonian church to take us to a new level of gospel impact.
Why should we be motivated to come back to church? What role can we play in the lives of other believers. The book of Hebrews challenges us to recognize how much we need one another.
What is the central truth of all human existence? In Amos 5:1-17, we find the answer, and this truth is a name, and this name means life.
Zack breaks down the passage of the Jerusalem council in Acts 15 and reminds us that we should not add anything to impede the progress of people discovering the Good News of Jesus.
The most important question anyone can answer is “Who is Jesus?” It’s so important that we get the truth about who God is. This morning’s message takes us through a wild story in the book of Acts and reminds us that we are made in God’s image, not the other way around.
What is God’s solution to your problems? The answer from Amos 4 might not feel good but it is exactly what we need to hear today.
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How can a church ensure that its members work heartily and provide a good gospel witness? It begins by cultivating family accountability. In 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Paul shares three instructions to hold the church accountable to glorifying God at work.
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How can we live out the gospel in our workplaces? In Titus 2, Paul urges us to exhibit five character qualities that will allow us to preach Christ through our attitude and actions.
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How can we discover the proper motive and manner for our work? Paul challenges us to change our perspective in three key ways to fulfill God's purpose.
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Our work is worship, but it’s not enough to just go to work every day and expect that to be enough. In this sermon we will unpack the importance of working with excellence and how that is a beautiful offering of worship to God.
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How can we recognize and celebrate our responsibility to work? In Genesis 1-2, we will discover three foundational truths that will motivate us to worship God through our work.
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What is the ultimate purpose of life “under the sun” (1:3)? Solomon answers this most important question in his conclusion (12:9-14).
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How should we live while we are dying? Solomon offers two spiritual disciplines that prepare us for our death day.
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How should we live when we’re not sure how things are going to turn out? Solomon commands us to step out in faith and trust in a sovereign God.
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Does God’s grace mean we can expect to never experience pain for our sin in this life? Amos 3 answers this question and more.
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One of the greatest dangers in life is a failure to recognize our own foolishness. Solomon contrasts wise and foolish living and calls us to live wisely.
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How should we live in an unpredictable world where death is certain? In Ecclesiastes 9, Solomon urges us to Carpe Deim: Seize the Day!
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In a court case for the ages, a wise woman and a clever king find justice. In doing so, we see the wisdom of God.
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How can we live in a world filled with enigmas and conundrums? Solomon advises us to recognize the limitations of human wisdom.
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How can we cope with life's enigmas such as: Why do good people suffer, and bad people prosper? Solomon indicates that true wisdom comes through humility and an awareness of our sinfulness.
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How can God one day raise our bodies from the grave? What is the nature of our resurrection bodies? Paul shares two resurrection realities in 1 Corinthians 15 that will give us hope both now and forever.
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How should we respond to suffering and loss? Solomon imparts principles and proverbs on how to exercise wisdom through life's difficulties.
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Zack walks us through Acts 10, where Peter is tasked with going to people who are difficult to love and different than him. He reminds us that the Good News is for everybody, even the people who are uncomfortable to talk to.
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What is affluenza? "Affluenza" is a social condition that arises from the desire to be more and more wealthy or successful. Solomon warns of the afflictions of affluenza and how to combat them.
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What does God expect from our corporate worship? How can we please Him? Solomon drills down with some potent words in Ecclesiastes 5.
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We all long for friendship and community, yet there’s a rise in individualism and isolation within our culture. Solomon appeals to our deep-seated need for cooperation and community.
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What is the source of life’s greatest burdens and how can we be freed from them? Isaiah offers a timely response.
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How do we respond to the evils of injustice, oppression, and envy? Solomon provides surprising advice.
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It has been rightly said, "Timing is everything." But how then should we live? Solomon provides the answer in Ecclesiastes 3.
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Where can we find satisfaction in life? King Solomon shares his spiritual journey as he searches to answer this question. And he leads us to a surprising conclusion!
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How can we live our lives with purpose and meaning? Solomon provides two life lessons to guide us "under the sun."
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In our last sermon in our Core Values series, Pastor Steve Allen shares about our Core Value of Next Generation.
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If we hold Jesus as our greatest treasure, how does this shape the way we love one another through our core value of Caring Community? If heaven and hell are real places, what does this mean for how we reach our world with the gospel through our value of Strategic Outreach? Matthew 25:31-46 brings both values into clear focus.
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Will we serve God if we get next to nothing out of it? And how does this question relate to CBC's values of Biblical Teaching, United Worship, and Passionate Prayer? These questions are answered in 2 Chronicles 34.
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How does God rescue people in need? He provides them with good news. In 2 Kings 7, we are challenged to fulfill CBC's vision of “Building Disciples Who Bring Jesus to Our World.”
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In this message Zack compares the two different times Jesus fed large groups of people and challenges us to think about our primary motivation in following Jesus. Do we want to be blessed? or do we want to be transformed?
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What is the backdrop of Christmas? Is the Christmas story merely about a baby born in Bethlehem? Revelation 12 provides the rest of the story.
How can we survive and even thrive in a spiritually hostile world? In 1 Peter 5:5b–14, Peter closes with three final action points that will help us thrive.
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Is it really true that “Everything rises and falls on leadership”? Peter answers this question in the affirmative. In a mere 4½ verses, he issues three expectations to ensure a healthy church.
First Peter 4:12–19 is the apex of the apostle's teaching on suffering. Peter answers the question: How can we suffer well? He then offers four words of advice to process our pain so that we can finish our race.
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How can we live as spiritual soldiers? Peter gives us three marching orders to suffer well and achieve our mission in a spiritually hostile world.
How would your relationships change if you followed God’s directions? The apostle Peter lays down divine directions for wives, husbands, and Christians. His goal is for God's people to experience blessing in the midst of suffering.
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It’s not enough just to listen to the Lord and know what the Bible says, we must obey him and be doers of the Word. By doing what God has asked us to do, we will be blessed.
How do you respond when you encounter unjust suffering at work? Peter gives two reasons you can honor God in the midst of injustice.
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Spiritually speaking, when you look in the mirror, what do you see? When we as a church look in the mirror, what do we see? Peter commands us to exhibit Christlikeness to an onlooking world through our conduct.
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What’s our identity and passion for life? The apostle Peter challenges us to know who we are: Our identity will make or break us!
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How do we find hope in a hostile world? It all comes down to where you look.
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Why can we praise God in the midst of suffering? Peter explains that our perspective will make or break us in the midst of our trials.
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What are you doing with your "dash"--that line between your birth and death dates? In Luke 19:11–27, Jesus tells a parable on how we ought to live our dash.
Why does God give us grace? What is the purpose of grace? Join Pastor Steve as he examines through scripture how we are called as Christians to do works of grace in all of life.
What kind of attitude does God commend? This is one of the most important questions that can be asked and answered. Jesus answers this question dramatically in Luke 18:9-14.
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How can we wait for God to bring justice to this world? Jesus answers this question by contrasting Himself and us with two characters.
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How should we respond to those in need? How should we prepare for the afterlife? Jesus answers these two big questions with one definitive declaration.
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How should we use our money? What can we learn from unbelievers in the use of our wealth? In Jesus' most difficult parable, He offers some very surprising conclusions.
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How does God feel about lost people? How do you think God feels about you when you stray? Luke 15 provides a powerful look into the heart of God.
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We all want to be bold. However, boldness according to the world looks very different from the boldness we see in Scripture. Pastor Zack unpacks Acts 4 to reveal the secret to living a bold life in Jesus.
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The proof of the caring community is in the putting: putting the needs of my brothers and sisters before my own.
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Do you like to party? It may surprise you to learn that God likes to party. In Luke 14, Jesus tells two Party Parables that reveal His heart and mission.
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Have you wrestled through why some people die at the hand of wicked humans and natural disasters? Why do these events happen and what should be our response? Jesus addresses these issues in Luke 13:1–9.
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How should we live in light of Christ's return? Jesus provides a comforting and challenging word.
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How can we combat the love of money and possessions? A man interrupts Jesus' sermon, and the Savior exposes his greed in a parable about a selfish farmer.
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How should we view God when we pray? Jesus tells two parables that help us better understand God's true identity.
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Do you find yourself complaining about anything and everything? Do you want to be grow at being thankful or at least want to know why we are commanded to be thankful? Join us as Pastor Steve shares about why complaining is so upsetting to God and how giving thanks glorifies God and brings joy to our lives.
The brevity of life is a reminder to follow Christ in every step we take and prioritize His Kingdom above all else.
Who decides what your name is? Do you listen to the lies of the world or will you listen to God who is the only one who gets to give you your identity. He calls you loved, regardless of your ability or gifting.
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How do you handle challenging situations in your life, marriage and work? Join Pastor Steve in a special Mother’s Day message as we learn from the life of Abigail and David in 1 Samuel 25 how to live a humble, courageous faith.
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We know Jesus best as the Lamb. But what is he like as the Lion? We want to take a look Jesus as the King of kings and Lord of Lords.
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How does the presence of the Holy Spirit impact your daily life? Learn why, how, and what it means to be filed with the Spirit as Pastor Steve preaches from Ephesians.
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Belief and Doubt are not mutually exclusive. In diving into the story of the Transfiguration and healing found in Mark 9, Zack encourages us to hold on to the mountaintop moments, make it all about Jesus, and to not be discouraged by doubt.
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We do not have a blind faith. Zack’s message this morning unpacks the evidence that Jesus really did rise from the dead.
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In Matthew 28, the two Mary’s receive a message from an Angel and Jesus Himself that they need to tell the disciples to go to Galilee where they will see Jesus. Why did they need to go to Galilee and what happened when they eventually go?Join Pastor Steve in this Easter message as he recounts the Resurrection story in Matthew 28:1-10 and provides practical applications for our lives today.
What are we supposed to do while we’re waiting for the end to come? The book of Daniel concludes with a simple, yet memorable exhortation.
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Have you ever doubted the accuracy of the Bible? Daniel 11 provides a compelling reason to trust God’s Word.
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When have you been tempted to say, "Enough is enough"? Are you feeling that way today? If so, Daniel has a word for you from his very own experience.
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What have you been waiting for God to do? Daniel 9 explains how to trust God's perfect timing.
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How can we endure the suffering in our lives? Daniel 8 informs us how to stand strong amidst oppression.
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How do we prepare for trying times? Daniel 7 fixes our eyes on God’s eternal kingdom.
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Where is the safest place on earth? And who are the safest people on earth? Daniel 6 gives us those answers.
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What happens when you believe you’re smarter than God? An ancient king finds out in one of the most memorable and well-known stories in the Bible.
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Loving our neighbor as ourself is a famous command in Scripture, but isn't always applied by the church. Zack walks through the concept of hospitality in the Bible, and encourages us to slow our busy lives down enough to see and love our neighbors. Loving our neighbors and showing hospitality as a catalyst to pushing them toward Jesus is a counter-cultural, and yet ordinary way to change the world.
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Does God have sovereignty and power over human kings and earthly kingdoms? Daniel 4 answers this question in a most surprising way.
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What do we need to know when we are in the midst of fiery circumstances? Daniel 3 answers this question from the perspective of Hananiah.
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How does God show up at "crunch time"? Daniel 2 gives us past, present, and future confidence that God thrives in the clutch.
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How do we as God's people live like we are in exile? Daniel will explain both God's role and our responsibility.
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What are you waiting for? How does this desire pale in comparison to Christ? The celebration of Christmas recognizes that Jesus is the answer we have been waiting for.
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How do you summarize the greatest letter ever written? Very humbly. This sermon is a Romans review from a bird’s-eye view.
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How does the book of Romans conclude? Romans concludes with an exhortation to protect the church and praise the wise God.
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God is in the people business. He has called us to be in the people business as well. Romans 16 celebrates faithful workers in God’s work.
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What is your ambition? What do you hope to achieve with your life? In Romans 15:14-33, Paul shares three characteristics of how to find godly ambition and purpose.
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What issues are we disputing with other believers? Are we concerned about secondary things while the world is burning down around us? In Rom 15:1–13, Paul teaches us how to ensure we preserve biblical unity.
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How do you treat believers who practice different freedoms than you? Paul teaches that our liberty must be limited by love.
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Pastor Phil Peterson, Pastor of Anthem Church, shares about the purpose of the church from Paul’s writings in Ephesians 4.
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It's been well said: "The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing." Yet, Romans 14:1-12 would add: "The second thing is to keep second things second." Indeed, it isn't possible to keep the main thing main if we aren't careful to keep second things second.
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How must we think and act to make the most of our time? How can we wisely invest our time during this challenging season? In Rom 13:8–14, Paul challenges us to consider two simple but sobering realities.
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What are our responsibilities to governing authorities? How should we act toward political leaders we may disagree with? Paul shares two duties that will instruct us in our obligations as both earthly and heavenly citizens.
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How do you want to be remembered? When your life is said and done, what will ultimately matter? Romans 12:9-21 answers these important questions.
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Since God has been incredibly merciful to us; how should we respond to His mercy? Paul answers this question and tells us one of the greatest ways to fulfill God's will.
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Our spiritual roots are Jewish. While God's relationship with His people, Israel, seems tenuous at times, He has a sovereign plan to bring both Israel and the nations of the world into a relationship with Christ.
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Have you ever questioned God’s love for you? Have you ever felt that God's purposes for you have been shelved? Romans 11 has one word for you: Israel.
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If the Word of God was a skill like basketball or a musical instrument, how automatic would it be in your life? What does it mean to have the word of God be automatic and why is the Bible important?
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1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 is a transformational passage that shapes both how we lead in the church and live our life in the world. Especially in light of today's polarizing culture, we need to focus our attention on God’s purpose for our life as His body. May God use this text to build greater unity for our church as we seek to live more like Jesus in our changing and challenging culture.
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Have you ever looked at our world and thought: There’s no hope? Revelation 5 tells us how to cope and where we can find our hope.
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Why do we struggle loving God and others? Luke exposes our core problem in an account involving Jesus, a sinful woman, and Simon the Pharisee.
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How do you respond when it seems that God hasn’t heard, hasn’t answered, or has said “NO” to your prayers? An unnamed woman goes 0 for 3 with Jesus and teaches us how to respond.
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What really impresses Jesus? How can we ensure that He marvels at our lives? Luke 7:1-10 answers these critical questions.
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What does it mean to be a Doubting Thomas? Guest speaker Pastor Jerry Mitchell helps us answer this question in John 20:24-19.
What is grief? Does Jesus care about grieving people? And If He does, do we care about those Jesus cares about? These questions are answered in Luke 7:11–17.
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How should we interact with people who don't share our faith? We will learn how Jesus navigates relationships between both religious and irreligious people.
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What’s the purpose of a storm such as COVID-19? The answer comes with two more questions: Who is Jesus? Will you trust Him?
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Have you ever been on the verge of losing a loved one? Maybe you’re pondering your own mortality. If so, in Mark 5 Jesus provides hope in the face of death.
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What is your greatest need, and what is our country’s greatest need? In Mark 2:1–12, Jesus answers these fundamental questions.
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How can you make a difference with your life? How can you know what God really expects of you? Jesus gives us a simple and straightforward answer in Luke 5:1-11.
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