CrossPointe Church Fayetteville: Recent Episodes
Pastor Tracy Pounders
Following Jesus can seem difficult. Helping others follow Jesus can seem even harder. What can we learn from Jesus to help make it easier?
There are some questions and misconceptions when it comes to fasting. It’s not about starving and wishing it to go by quickly. It’s not just about getting more of God but about giving God more of ourselves.
In Part 2 of the FutureMe Series, Pastor Tracy looks at how we respond when the doors in our lives aren't opening in our own timing. We want those doors to open now!
Where do you want to be in a year? Our society is stuck in a buy now pay later mindset. What would happen if we decided to sacrifice short term pain for long term gain?
At Christmas time we focus on Jesus making his entrance into the world. We forget that he came for us all.....even the bad boys and girls.
Is the family still as important today as it was in years past? Why has the family seemed to fade over the years, and especially during the holidays?
This holiday season we need more P.O.P (Prince of Peace) and less hate. Let's spread the love and joy of Christ this Christmas.
Not many churches today speak on the rapture. What is it? When is it? How can we be Rapture Ready?
As we get tuned into the holiday season, it's a good time to talk about forgiveness. Are we really going to hold onto past hurts that allow us to stay bitter and unhappy? Or are we going to forgive the debt...Just as Christ forgave us?
Although challenges in life can be devastating, we can also learn from them. We usually desire for storms in our lives to dissipate as quickly as they arrive. That may not always happen. So, what can we do during and after a storm that can help us and others?
Guest Pastor Adam Jones brings a powerful word on how in our brokenness God is always present, and working to bring us out of our darkness. In our lives we are either going into, through, or out of a situation continually.
What does the Bible tell us about the conflict that is going on in Israel, and what does it mean for us as Christians?
As Christ-followers, we have a job to do! Sharing your faith in Jesus can make you feel anxious but it doesn’t have to when you have a plan. This week, let’s talk about how our faith was impacted by someone else’s obedience to Jesus, and how we can do the same for someone else.
We are meant to spend out life in community. In this message Pastor Tracy discusses the reasons that we are meant to do life together, and how you can find community at CrossPointe.
The foundation of our faith is the event of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. We believe this, not because the Bible says so but because historians took care to document the events of the past.
In our annual Get In the Game Sunday, Pastor Tracy takes a new approach in explaining why Stepping down to volunteer is a great way to help CrossPointe Church.
Many Christians grow up only believing because of what their parents told them to believe. We have to develop our own faith, not our Momma's faith in order to have a lasting walk with Christ.
In this message, Pastor Perry Noble of Second Chance Church shows us how God can give us a second chance without making us feel like we are second class. The best is yet to come!
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world; meanwhile, the Christian Church continues in decline.Why are people walking away from their faith? What is the reason so many have doubts about God?
When you’re emotionally depleted and overwhelmed we need to bring it to God. But what does that look like? Let’s make it practice.
Life can be difficult when we face challenges. Our faith does not enable us to avoid life’s difficulties but it does give us the ability to overcome them. So what do we do when we’re waiting on our breakthrough?
Our focus impacts our response. So what do you do when you get your breakthrough? Let’s talk about what our next step should be and how to have an attitude of gratitude.
James 3 tells us that our words carry destructive potential, unless we allow ourselves to be led by The Holy Spirit and keep a close guard over our thoughts.
Our faith can be easily shaken when we experience trials. But what if we viewed our challenges the way James directs us to…as a season of tension to create perseverance? Pastor Tracy discussed just that in this sermon on spiritual breakthrough
Sometimes God says No because a better Yes is coming! CrossPointe has a strong vision that can only be accomplished through the power of God.
Generosity is a matter of the heart. If God thumps your heart to be generous, you can be that he won't leave you hanging in the process.
Have you ever had a gym membership that you never took advantage of? Have you ever said you believed something but never practiced those beliefs? Let's look at how to actually practice what we say we believe.
Are you committed? As Christ followers we are called to commit to Jesus. Let’s talk about the steps we should take to commit to Jesus.
Life can make us feel boxed in and backed into a corner. In this message, Pastor Tracy shows us how to proclaim what we need from God, while sharing stories of healing in our local church.
We have all known someone that we would classify as a Moron. Many of us have been spiritual morons in our lives. We have overcomplicated what it means to be a Christ follower, and made it difficult for others to come to faith. For many of us, today is the day to take the next step in our relationship with God and just follow him!
God has a plan for each of us, even in our romantic relationships. In this message we look at how we an allow God to guide our romantic relationships and keep us from devastation.
As Christ-followers we are not exempt from frustration. So how did Jesus handle frustration? What made Him frustrated? And how can we learn from His experience and apply it to our lives. It may simply revolve around how we show and share our values in our response during frustration.
When a man loves a woman...he can't keep his mind on nothing else. When a man loves a woman there are also many things that the man should do to show just how much he cares. Join us as we celebrate our Mother's!
Everyone has some crazy in their family. No matter how perfect some families look on the inside we all have our struggles and shortcomings. At CrossPointe we are a place where families can find the help they need to get through the difficult seasons with a strong christian community.
In part 2 of the subject of how to affair proof your marriage, Pastor Tracy looks at the high price that sexual sin in a marriage can cost.
We all want to be heard. In this message we look at steps we can take to make sure that we approach difficult conversations with our significant other.
In this message Pastor Tracy talks about how we can set ourselves up for marital success and avoid the traps the enemy places in our path in our marriages.
He is Risen! Join us as Pastor Tracy breaks down the life changing event of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ!
In part two of Toxic Religion, Pastor Tracy continues on with how we are called to be a Jesus modeled church and not a Temple modeled church. One of the most difficult things we can do is love those that are difficult, but its how the world we know who we follow.
So many churches are dying off and struggling because they have accepted the old temple model of ministry. At CrossPointe we believe in the Jesus model for ministry. Let's dive into what that means, and how Toxic Religion is running rampant in our society.
The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies. How can we get pas the hurt of being betrayed from someone that we love?
Some of us are big time People Pleasers. We care more about what people think than what God things about us. How can we avoid the People Pleasing trap?
Love Hurts, and love can be difficult to offer. In this message Pastor Tracy takes a look at how we can love through all the difficulties people and situations throw at us.
Our lives are meant to be used to serve! CrossPointe needs all hands on deck to be able to reach everyone we are called to help.
How we deal with our anger says a lot about our relationship with God. In this message Pastor Tracy looks at how everyone expresses their anger, and how God can make every situation better.
Abuse is a subject avoided in many churches. Today we tackle how abuse runs rampant in so many lives, and how we can overcome emotional, and physical abuse.
We all have people in our lives that drive us crazy, and we aren't talking about our spouses. How do we handle the CrazyMakers in our lives?
It's estimated that over 280 million people worldwide will struggle with depression this year. How can we combat this battle of the mind?
We experience feelings throughout our day. We can’t ignore them nor should we submit to all that we feel. Let’s name it so we can tame it!
Too many times we set ourselves up for failure. We just keep taking the bait over and over. How can we stop the vicious cycle?
Mental breakthrough begins with changing our minds. We process a lot of thoughts every day. So let’s begin winning the battle in our minds.
Pain leads us to pray. Praying leads to power, and power leads God’s people to breakthrough what has seemingly held them captive. So we are called not to worry because of who God is and the purpose He has for His people.
There is a lot we may wonder about during the most wonderful time of the year. But when we look at the details, one thing becomes very clear, we do not have to wonder how God feels about us! Let’s talk about it!
It’s easy for our faith in Jesus to become shaken after a devastating experience. But many of these experiences show how we can trust God. After all, doesn’t it seem that through any experience, we still wonder about God? Perhaps it is something within us that will always bring our attention back to God. Let’s talk about it!
We often wonder about the events and circumstances around us. Our thoughts begin to distract us and then overwhelm us. Fortunately, Jesus talks about our worries. There is no wonder why we worry when we occupy our minds with continuous stressful thoughts. Maybe it’s time we use our worry to reframe our framework.
We can create a path of thinking that becomes convenient and comfortable because we don’t have to blame ourselves or take complete ownership. Or, perhaps, something simply happened outside of our control. We create a path of thinking that makes our hearts hard toward God because we focus on asking, “How did I get here?” What if we changed the question to fix our focus by asking, “How can I grow here?” or “What can I do here?”
Our minds tend to wander when we wonder about the events that occur around us. We all have a framework of which we process the details of our lives. But when it comes to growing in our understanding, are we spending our time, or investing our time?
Associate Pastor Delvan Gilbreath talks about the importance of finding our spiritual gifts and using them for his glory.
Your friends determine the direction of your life. God puts certain friends in our lives to impact our faith.
Where there is no vision the people perish. CrossPointe will not remain stagnant or on the sidelines. We are called to action!
Every God given dream will require faith to achieve. We must remember to believe God for the plan He set before us. Let's talk about it!
One of the greatest struggles followers of Christ seem to have in today's culture is to not surrender their life to what other people say about you but to embrace what God say's about you.
We often don’t know where to start when it comes to following our dreams. We gather information, but then what’s next? Well, it tends to be these two of four phases. First is the “crisis” phase followed by the “commitment” phase.
Forgiving ourselves can be extremely difficult. Sometimes we feel like we don’t have any value to add to the world….but God sees our value at all times.
We all have a past....and that past includes poor decisions. Owning up to our past choices and moving forward is the only way to live God's dream for your life.
In part 1 of our new series, Pastor Tracy takes a look at what it means to live out our dream, especially the Dreams that God has placed in our life for his will.
How often do you make excuses? Excuses seem to hold us back from the life that God wants us to live. Do you want your excuses to be the boss of your life?
Sometimes sharing our faith can be difficult. For some Christians the idea of spending time around non-believers makes them uncomfortable. It's time that we start putting ourselves in position to help reach more lost people.
We tend to make wrong decisions when we operate from bad assumptions. The value of attending a Sunday worship service is measured on Monday when we apply what was discussed. There is vital component we need to ensure that information is carried out into application.
Unity is an important concept throughout scripture. In this message Pastor Tracy explains the benefits to having unity within Christian small groups.
Jesus gave a lot of examples of how the end times would be like. So what is our job to do right now?
There are a few things that mainline religions have in common…..but there’s one major difference that separates Christianity; the way to God.
Many people have the wrong view of God. Most religions focus on controlling people. Jesus’s message is to restore people. In this message we find out the main ingredient that does that and what every relationship needs.
As Christians we should operate based on what we “ought” to do based on God’s Word. That as Americans we have freedom to and freedom from various things. So keeping God at the center helps us live lives of freedom just as our Founding Fathers intended when they penned the Constitution.
These days it seems all values that create a healthy society have been turned upside down. Everything is turned inside out. How can we thrive when everything is thrown at you?
Too often we gloss over our sin as nothing more than just a mistake. Sin is doing wrong on purpose.
In part 2 of our Wicked World Series, Pastor Tracy looks at how the Devil distorts authority in order to deceive us all.
There is an invisible world that is impacting the world you live in. Most aren't willing to talk about the impact the Devil is having on our lives, but we believe it's too important to leave out.
What do we do when we feel like nothing is going right? Sometimes life can feel like we are barely hanging on. God has some clear directives when we reach the edge.
Is Jesus only your Lord when He answers your prayer? How do you respond when Jesus seems to be ignoring you or when a "Christian" offends you? What if we believed and behaved like Jesus was our Lord and ultimate governing body? It might look like a faith that is visible and believable.
For many, the church has become a club that is meant for the holy crowd. Pastor Tracy looks at how the Holy Huddle can be detrimental to the church.
Doing good by those that wish to harm us can be extremely difficult. How do we deal with these mean people in our lives?
As Christians, we too often get caught up only talking about what we are against instead of Jesus who we are for! So what changed for Peter between Jesus’s arrest and after his resurrection that validates our faith? Let’s talk about it!
Christianity in its essence is about loving the Father and making yourself available as a servant and lover of other human beings.
We all tend to dish out our own brand of justice on others. How does it feel when people form the wrong opinion of you?
In the last message in our Simplify series, CrossPointe introduces a new ministry: RallyPointe.
In Part 6 of our Simplify series Pastor Tracy dives into what it would look like if we trusted God in our finances.
In Part 5 of our Simplify series, Pastor Tracy looks at how Debt holds us back and how we can take control and become a master of our finances.
Nobody likes being lost and confused. In Part 4 of our Simplify Series, Micah takes a look at how to clear the confusion about where we stand with God on a personal level.
In part 3 of our Simplify series, Pastor Tracy takes a look at how resentment and anger can wreak havoc on your everyday lives. What are you holding onto that you need to let go of?
In part 2 of our Simplify Series, Pastor Tracy looks at the ways we must prioritize our time with family. If your children or family members can't get on your calendar, it's time to reevaluate your schedule.
We all seem to live our lives overwhelmed most of the time. When we get to the place that we are on the brink of collapse....our personal lives suffer. In this message Pastor Tracy talks about what to do when we feel like we are on the edge of disaster.
In order to be our best for God, we have to look at all aspects of our health as followers of Christ.
Your world can change in the blink of an eye. Simple words spoken with sincerity can change the course of your life.
God is the original builder. He created us to build as well. When we're building there are four pitfalls we can expect and should be aware of. Let's talk about it.
What do you want your future to look like? Believe it or not there are biblical promises that God has made to us that allow us to chase a destiny that we can be proud of.
God blesses us in many different ways. At CrossPointe God has showered us with provision and blessings that we can't count. None of us deserve the amount of love and blessings in our lives.
Fear controls our lives so many times. What have you allowed fear to dictate in your life? Jesus came to show us that there is nothing to fear in this life.
We tend to mask our own red flags, or insecurities, by highlighting the red flags others have. What if God wants to use our insecurities to reach people’s hearts?
What kind of person do you want to be? What if you decided to become an incredible person?
When it comes to the opposite sex, many of us consistently make the wrong choices. Men can be stupid and women naive. Do you really want to be like everyone else when it comes to your sex life?
We can sometimes get caught in the trap of wanting to be like somebody else. We only see the highlights of their life, but we rarely see behind the scenes. Do you really want to be like everybody else?
The incredible thing about giving your life to God is the freedom you find under the canopy of God's authority. Why? Because God will not force his will on you. God did not come to control you....he came to set you free!
Our own standards of “good” are skewed. Many believe that we can do what we want, when we want with who we won’t as long as it doesn’t hurt someone. But really it should be as long as it helps someone.
Without our CrossPointe Volunteer Team we wouldn't be able to reach the community like we have. While we are doing the best we can, for many people it is time to Get in the Game and realize that everyone plays a part in this journey.
It's time for the church to Come Together. Though times are tough, we can all do our part to come together and love and support each other. Above that, we can all be ministers of the gospel of Jesus.
Most of us never had someone teach us how to pray. The disciples wanted Jesus to teach them how to pray.....Jesus ended up teaching them the reason why we pray. Are you willing to pray the way Jesus instructs us?
We tend to get caught up listening to the loudest voices in our lives. Those voices tend to create doubt and insecurities at times. But really, our struggles comes when we are too far to hear God's voice. So who are you listening to?
In the last message in this series we take a look at what great Faith consists of. Great Faith leads to Great Surrender.
Sometimes we don't get the answer to our prayers that we want. Sometimes a "No," means maybe later, but sometimes a No just means No.
People mistake the promises God make us in the scripture. What are the things that God has promised us and how can we know we are fulfilling his promises in our lives?
Christianity is made for more complicated than it should be. Can it really be so much easier than we make it? Let's see what the Bible says about unlocking bigger faith.
Our faith tends to rest on two thing: lifestyle decisions or unexplainable circumstances. So what if we shifted our faith to where it belongs? Don’t let your beliefs pivot to meet your desired behavior. Instead, let your beliefs and behavior rest on Jesus.
Money isn't the meaning of life, but it has the ability to add some meaning to life. Once we learn how to be generous we unlock our potential to live a fulfilled life of purpose.
Many believe in Jesus....but few truly follow him. Jesus had one clear request in the Gospels, and that was to simply follow him.
The sofa has taken the place of the church for many people. Complacency has set in and many have checked out and no longer see the need for the local church. The local church is needed now more than ever. It's time to get up off the sofa and back into the sanctuary.
Jonah was a runner. He knew what God wanted him to do but he ran anyway. It took him hitting rock bottom to realize that he needed to trust God with his whole life. Will you have to hit rock bottom to make the same realization?
We all Run from different things in our lives. Are you currently running from God? Let's look at what happens when we stay on the run from what God has for us.
It's time for faith and family to come back together. For the last year we have been separated and seen the effects of isolation. This summer the family will make a strong comeback and CrossPointe Church. The family is the key to the future of the church.
In this message we take a look at how to date the right way and how to understand what we need from our relationships. Before you end up saying "I Do," you will also have to tell them, "I Did."
In Part 4 of our Love, Dates & Heartbreaks series we dive into what we do when our relationships become broken. Many times it feels like we have done everything right and still things just seem to fall apart. Just because we have some broken relationships along the way it doesn't mean we are broken people.
Relationships are hard. Over and Over people make the same wrong choices that lead to broken relationships. Everybody's behavior makes perfect sense to them....but is there are better way?
In Part 2 of our Love, Dates & Heartbreaks series we jump into becoming accountable to someone, and also being able to follow through with it. With Jesus in our relationships we can have better relationships because we become more capable of being the best version of our selves.
We can all be better in our relationships. Whether you are a teenager wanting to date, or looking to become a better spouse, this sermon series is for you.
Where there is no vision there is no growth. CrossPointe Church has big plans for the future of our community. The future is very bright and the vision we have will carry us to better days.
The greatest event in the history of mankind took place on Easter. Our faith doesn't hinge on what the Bible says, but rather the resurrection of Jesus Christ....the moment christianity began.
We have romanticized and sanitized the reality of what happened to Jesus on the cross. The truth is that if we could have witnessed the event, we would have looked away. Many were crucified...but only ONE chose it.
The pressure to hold on to what we have built, created, or accomplished has the potential to drive us to self destructive extremes. We all have a little bit of Caiaphas in us.
The decisions we make every single day change the story of our lives. We don't think of our decisions in terms of our story, but when we begin to we begin to make better choices.
Every Church approaches ministry in different ways. At CrossPointe we believe that we can love everyone and help lead them in a consistent growing relationship with God. We know that the stain on their shirt may not ever come completely out, but God offers them a brand new one.
As christians we should never make it difficult for anyone to come to a relationship with Jesus Christ. At CrossPointe Church we have centered our entire ministry strategy around this single principle.
Most people give up on the church because of Christians, not Jesus Christ. The church has struggled to help distinguish the old covenant versus the new covenant that Jesus established. The old covenant was for one nation, but the new covenant is for ALL Nations.
The new generation of Christians are under attack. The intellectual movement has caused so many of our young adults to fall away from faith. It's time we took a stand to give the next generation a firm foundation for their faith.
A comeback story is complete when you don’t stay stuck in the setback. That’s why who we come back to is more important than what we’re coming back from. Maybe coming back to God sounds difficult because of your past. Here’s the truth of how God pictures his people when they come back to him.
A visually impaired person sees Christ and his work on the cross but they don't grasp the true significance of it. What are you spiritually blind to?
Coming into a new year we always make a new year resolution. With that we vow to do something new or different in the new year that we could not accomplish in the previous year. So how can we adjust to resolve some of the nonsense we’ve allowed to impact our lives?
Challenging circumstances produced by COVID-19 can make you angry with God. The mess we’re in can breed discontentment and discontentment can drive you into a destructive pattern leaving you with regret. How do we find contentment in Quarantine? What do you do when there’s no way forward and no good way out, problems for which there are seemingly no solutions—lots of questions, but not many answers?
Have you been hand-fed the wrong version of God? Did you push away from faith because you had tough questions and the church wasn’t offering any answers that made sense? Then this sermon, and next week’s Easter services are offered to challenge your preconceived notions about God.
You can't have an authentic relationship with someone if you are only in it for what you can get out of it. Are you just here for the food, or are you here for something far greater?
Sometimes we blame people for the place we are in our lives. Sometimes we are stuck, but sometimes God has us stuck in motion.
The purpose of the roar of the lion is to paralyze his prey – to terrorize them – to leave them helpless in fear. Animals that have the ability to escape forget to run because they are paralyzed with fear when they hear the lion’s roar.
If the enemy is seeking someone he may devour, the implication is that there is someone he may not devour.
People with unshakable faith are inspiring! They’ve been to hell and back, but they still have joy! They still have peace! It doesn't even make sense. Sometimes you wonder if they're in denial, but they're not! They just trust God in spite of the circumstances and their story is inspiring.
Trusting in Jesus has been a response to evidence not simply hoping something is true. The gospel writer John referred to the signs that give evidence of who Jesus was. The first sign John documents is when Jesus’ mother told him to turn water into wine.
Once we accept Christ into our lives what is next? Do we continue to come to church and listen to the word but make no changes? There is an alternative lifestyle that we should all strive to live.
Standard of living and Quality of life have been thought to be the same thing in our society. Just because we make more money doesn't mean we have to spend more money. Creating margin in our finances creates freedom in our lives.
Sometimes the most important things can get overlooked because of the lack of margin we have in our lives. What is most essential is most important.
Margin has to be created in our time. Making time for God, and Family is getting more difficult as our world gets more chaotic. Nobody ever wishes they would have worked more at the end of their life...
In order to get our lives on track we have to clear the clutter out. God is found in the margin we create in our lives.
What you think about when you think about something determines how you feel about it. What do you think about when you think about God? The answer to that question is pivotal to your faith walk.
In the parable of the Bags of Gold, Jesus describes two types of people, “multipliers” and “hiders”. Comparing what we don’t have to others can cause inactivity and security. So what can we do to make sure 2020 will be be a year of multiplying?
We don't want something from you...we want something for you! In this message we look ahead to 2020 and what God has and wants for all of us this year at CrossPointe Church.
Our series It's a Wonderful Life continues with Josh Carter discussing how the things that seem inconvenient and unplanned can be what God uses to show us his favor.
It's very easy to pick out character flaws in other people, but we have difficulty addressing our own. What does it take for real change to happen to our character?
Our conduct is controlled by our expectations. We navigate our day based on what we expect to get out of it. But what do we do when we follow a star but find a stable?
Plans get constantly messed up. For most of us, our lives look nothing like we planned. In this message we look at something far greater than any plan we could have.
Your mess doesn't have to define you. One day you can look back and talk about how it was just a bump in the road...with God's help. You can choose how your story ends.
Finding God generally means that your life became a mess and God showed up and showed off in your life. We are all a mess, but God can use all of us.
We all have our own messes we try to cover up. As Christ followers we don't just have our messes in common, but God's grace.
Anxiety doesn't have to defeat you. When you realize what your source is things begin to change.
When people try and outrun their problems they always keep finding problems. The common denominator in every bad decision you make is....YOU! Taking a look in the mirror is the first step in making better choices, with God's help.
CrossPointe Church has a big Vision for the year 2020...and it has become more clear what we have to do. In this message Pastor Tracy shares exciting news about how we are going further faster and reaching more people for Christ.
It isn't enough to simply come to church and hear the word that God has for us. We have to listen and apply what we here...God wants not just our Ears but our Toes as well.
One of the hardest parts of a Christian life is trusting God with everything....including our Time and Money. Trusting God with only a portion of our life is not really trusting God at all. Pastor Tracy looks at how we can put more Trust in God.
Trusting God when the storm seems to just hang over your life can be difficult. In those times we can know that God is going to turn our terrible situation into a testimony.
Too many times people don't get involved because they feel like they don't measure up. God can use anybody, and he wants to use all of us to further his work....at CrossPointe we are trying to do just that!!!
CrossPointe is going Above and Beyond to help reach those in need and those who are trying to make a difference all over the world.
We have all made bad choices that we would change if we could go back in time. We would also make some of the same choices again if we had the chance. CrossPointe is headed into a new season and with that comes a season of reflection on things we will do better in the future.
Sometimes relationships in our families aren't always what we want them to be. People are different and getting along can be problematic. In this message we look at steps we can take to improve strained relationships that we want to make better.
Society is pushing further and further away from the idea of marriage. Marriage has been put away by many as just an afterthought, so does marriage really still matter?
Anger can take over your life and be passed down to your children. One moment of anger can ruin what you have worked so hard to build.
Parenting is one of the most difficult and also the most rewarding things in life. In this message our Pastoral team share advice on how to make a bigger impact with our children.
If you get out of the protection of the Father's house you can get in a mess real quick....but all you have to do is call on your Father and he will be there in a hurry. Hell can't curse what Heaven has blessed.
Marriage was designed by God. The concept is perfect and flawless, but the people that are involved in the marriage are not. Marriage is like anything else we handle. It needs constant evaluating, adjusting and tweaking. Think about the second law of thermodynamics, order cannot stem from chaos. And that is the same with our relationships.
Investing in your family is one of the greatest things you can. Instead of fighting in your family, it’s time to start fighting FOR your family.
Children inherit a lot from their parents. Character traits are no different. In this message we look at the advice Paul gives instruction for how to fight for our family.
There are so many reasons to avoid a life of faith, but once you accept the truth and surrender your life....things will never be the same.
We shouldn’t make it hard for people to turn to faith, and we also shouldn’t use tactics that aren’t rooted in love.
Until we discover what we really value, we will not be able to discover what it is that we really want in life.
This Mother's Day Pastor Tracy takes a look at some strong women in the bible and how culture can still be intimidated by strong women to this day. God has a plan for everyone.
We all want our way. Most of the time getting our way gets in the way of what we REALLY want. What do you really want?
CrossPointe is celebrating 15 years of ministry. In this message Pastor Tracy talks about the people who have helped make CrossPointe what it is today!!!
In the last message from our Break Every Chain series, Pastor Tracy takes a look at how we can take our past hurt and pain and use it to help those going through similar circumstances. Your past pain can be your future strength!
In the last sermon of Break Every Chain, Pastor Tracy discusses how we can avoid a relapse from our addictive past.
To recover requires us to repair relationships that have been damaged. In this message we discover why forgiveness is important and how to take the next step in recovery.
In Part 4 of Break Every Chain, Pastor Tracy breaks down how we can own up to our problems, and how guilt can become a thing of the past.
In this series Pastor Tracy is tackling some tough subjects dealing with addiction. Many times, we think we are powerless and there is no hope for the situation in which we find ourselves. We feel embarrassed, alone and isolated during our struggle. In this sermon we see there is power to change our story through God who is willing and able to help.
Having a vision is our most powerful resource. The difference between having a vision and a dream is that vision is a dream in motion. Pastor Tracy began the New Year by giving a picture of what our vision at CrossPointe is.
New Year, New Me. We all make promises for the New Year, but what if we are supposed to take some things with us? We can leave behind our wounds .... but what about our scars?
Sometimes we can't make sense of events that take place in our lives. We want everything to fit together so we can understand how the big picture is taking shape. When tragedy and trouble come, we struggle to find the purpose. The Christmas Story is the perfect example of how random events can show us the greater purpose.
Many groups today will try to discredit the birth of Jesus....He IS the Reason for this season and his birth is a historical event unlike any other.
How do we navigate the Christmas season with joy when we are hurting so bad inside? Is it even possible? We don't often think about the family of Jesus; however, they lived through many high's and lows when He was with them. It was a roller-coaster ride of good days and bad. Ultimately, the heartbreak and pain gave way to the ultimate celebration of life.
Is it possible for two people to stay in love forever? Society says it isn't like, so how can we make love a verb?
It's important to understand how we act will someday mirror how our children act. What can we do to ensure that our kids grow up with a great moral compass?
In the Second Message in the series "The Crazy Family," we look at how to properly deal with anger in our home.
We can describe our families in various ways. One characteristic we may have in common is our families all have some dysfunction or craziness about them. In this series we will discuss some of the hurdles we come across as we live life with our families.
Sometimes it feels like we are completely surrounded by the enemy. What do we do we everything piles in on us?
What is there to be afraid of? With God on our side it's a good fight. Why is it a good fight?
In this sermon Pastor Tracy looks at what an Extravagant Sacrifice can look like for us as believers, and CrossPointers in general. We are willing to sacrifice in other areas of our lives, but why not with God?
Pastor Tracy shares the Vision for the future of CrossPointe Church....the BEST IS YET TO COME!!!
Baptism is an outward expression of an inward change in Christ. In this sermon Pastor Tracy takes a look at why baptism is so important.
Lebron James is the most criticized sports figure in recent memory, despite being a positive role model off the court. Recently people have complained that he shouldn't have opened up the I Promise School for such a small group of children. If we can't help everybody, should we help anybody?
Pornography has had an effect on people including Christians. The desires that direct people to pornography are misplaced. What if we directed our desires toward God?
In our new series we touch on subjects that many churches shy away from. In this message Pastor Tracy talks about our current President Donald Trump, and how we can be a better witness by putting our faith before our politics.
Two wrongs don’t make a right. When our belief in God is challenged by non-Christians. Don’t judge all by the experience you’re had with a few. What if the challenge comes from inside the church
We all seem to struggle to control our spending habits. In the last sermon in this series, Pastor Tracy looks at how we can get a handle on our money and make it work for us.
A recent survey showed that the United States of America has the lowest regard for authority of all countries. Consider your typical response to authority. How do you respect authority, your boss, your spouse, your parents? How do you respect the authority of God in all aspects of your life?
When we hear about generosity our mind immediately goes to "what amount." But what about our heart? In this message we explore the "Why" behind our "What" and how it can help us maintain our focus. Your why is bigger than your what!
We have to learn to pour out in order for God to pour back into us...what does a culture of generosity look like?
Heaven is real, and in the last message in our REVEALED series we look at the reasons why we should want to go there.
We like judgement and justice, but only when it’s not shown to us. We would rather have mercy and grace for ourselves and judgement placed on others. We are not always in agreement on what is just. What if we left judgement to God who knows our heart?
That battle between good and evil is a constant reality we live in. The fight is easier when you’ve prepared for it. In this message of Revealed, Pastor Tracy explains three strategies used against us by the evil one, and how to win that battle.
In part 3 of our Revealed series Pastor Tracy takes a look at being All In. Reading the Bible generates a lot of questions. But what if you could ask someone from the Bible a question? One question mentioned might be, “was it worth it?” John illustrates the power sacrifice carries with it in his writing of Revelation chapter 5.
In Part 2 of our Revealed Series, Pastor Tracy takes a look at how John being exiled to Patmos affected his faith, and how we should never complain or make excuses because we are richly blessed.
Revelation is usually either avoided or obsessed over by the modern church. At CrossPointe we have decided to take back Revelations and show how rich and applicable it is to our faith.
Happy Mother’s Day! Being a mom is a challenge that comes with many responsibilities and rewards. Mothers seem to have a connection to their children like no one else. Moms are a gift. They are good, intelligent, faithful and tough.
When it comes to life we make decisions based on what we value. Decisions are based on what matters to you. Consider what mattered to Jesus and how that template can impact your life today. In other words, do you live out what matters to you?
Letting go of past hurt and pain can be difficult. We all have had our share of pain that wasn't our doing....but we are called to forgive and pardon those who have hurt us. When we do this we will find freedom in Jesus Christ.
People repeat the same mistakes over and over. Many people are always looking for the right person, but they need to focus on being the right person.
We are more inclined to repeat our past when we don’t take ownership in our part. We tend to tell the events of our past from a victim’s viewpoint. But to make sure our next time will not be like our last time we must own our part of our past.
We don’t like to follow directions. But we pay a price when we rush into situations we aren’t prepared to handle. Soon enough that situation comes to an end only for us to repeat it in the next season of our life. How can we make sure that next time will not be like last time?
Nobody expected nobody. The greatest comeback of all time was never anticipated by even those closest to Jesus...
People always have obstacles to coming into a relationship with God, and in most cases they are valid. How can rational people accept Jesus as their Savior? In this message Micah discusses how our obstacles don't just go away when we accept Christ...they just get really small.
Dirty is the new Holy. Jesus often got his hands dirty when showing love to people. What does love require of us as Christians?
What would make the church Irresistible? We are called to love regardless of how we feel about someone. What does love require of us?
The church has become in many cases resistible. Jesus called us to make the church IRRESISTIBLE. In this message we dive in and take a look at what an Irresistible church would look like.
The first church was a dynamic movement because it was irresistible. Over time, somehow, the church has several characteristics that people resist. How has the church evolved so much from its origination?
How did the first church make it out of the first century? Luke tells us the model Peter used to generate such a dynamic movement.
What was opening day like for the first church? It originated so long ago, and still lives today. How can a movement from that long ago, still carry weight today?
There are plenty of people who can persuade, or guilt, someone into giving. Generous people, however, do not have to be tricked into giving because they already have a plan to give. Worrying about finances is crazy. Making decisions repeatedly to strain your finances is very crazy. Being generous and giving resources away is outrageously crazy, but it is the best kind of crazy.
How much money would you have to make to stop worrying about money? For most people it doesn't matter how much they make...they will have little to no margin. That's a special kind of crazy.
Are you a generous person? In this message Pastor Tracy talks about how we can change our hearts to being a more generous people, and why generous people are more content.
Many people today have the disorder that we call ABT. In this message our Guest Speaker Maxie Beauchamp delivers a powerful message about the God of Joseph and how he can change your life....if you just give him a chance.
God will close doors for us to open up other doors. In this message Pastor Tracy casts the vision for the next 10 years at CrossPointe Church.
Every year we make promises on what we will do this year. But we often need to stop bad habits as well. In his message, Pastor Tracy summarized 10 habits we should stop in 2018.
We all have labels that seem to hold us back. In this message, Micah and Adrian talk abou the story of Rahab and how she was not just part of the story of Jesus....but the point of the story.
We tend to mostly talk about the “righteous” people from the Bible. However, it is filled with sinners just like us. As we reflect on our own family history we tend to use it to project where we are headed. But Jesus came to show that because of where He comes from, we have a great future ahead of us
We have reached times in our lives that signify a “dead-end”. Our inabilities are soon realized and failure appears to be imminent. But what about when God gets involved and gives you a promise?
We experience many storms. Unfortunately, some follow right behind the other. What can we do when storms keep coming? How do we find confidence in continuous storms?
Storms are unavoidable. Sometimes we are sent into storms we caused, but other times we are directed into storms by elements out of our control. We can often prepare for a storm, but how do we endure storms that come in our lives?
God has a plan for you. If you think back over your lifetime thus far, you can see where God has brought you from. Where is God taking you? What is God wanting to do through you?
Making the decision to follow Jesus seems like it requires so many steps, and we never think we are ready to be a “true” Christian. But examining the lives of Martha and Mary, only one thing is needed, worshiping Jesus. When will you worship?
Nobody wants to feel guilty, accountable or wrong. If we admit there is a God, we have to give in to those feelings. This is difficult to admit. Nonetheless, if we can admit and submit to God, then what do we gain?
We have all been impacted by pain and injustice. But is the best response to blame God for injustice and leave the Christian faith? Or might that add to injustice? Who can define justice if not God?
Many mature Christians grew up with the quote, “the Bible says it, that settles it.” But as we grow in our education, and for students today, that doesn’t quite settle it. Many new Christians have questions, and have sought answers from historical research. Now, they just aren’t sure about their faith. But did you know the authors of the books in the Bible were recording events they saw, heard and researched?
If there is not foundation for your faith other than what you have been told your whole life....eventually that foundation will crumble.
Life is better in groups. In this message Pastor Tracy talks about the importance of being more than just a church attender. If you don't get connected to people in your church, you will eventually disconnect from your church.
Waiting until you feel like God has revealed your spiritual gift is no excuse to not get in the game for God. In this message Pastor Tracy shows us how we all can get involved to further the kingdom of God.
Many people have walked away from faith and religion, but may have done so for the wrong reason. What if the God you walked away from is in fact no the God Christians believe in either?
Everyone has regrets that could have been avoided if they had made some guardrails in their lives. Nobody plans to mess up their life....but not many plan to NOT mess up our life.
For our friends that aren't Christians we need to realize that they are spiritually blind and will not see the world as we do. It can become very easy for Christians to allow our Spiritual eyes to become glazed over as time passes.
Divorce touches so many of us, but those who have gone through it rarely deal with it so that they can move on and make future relationship's work better.
Generosity comes from sacrifice and goes further than appreciation. There are many opportunities to give and this Church has been able to do just that because of your generosity. For that, we say thank you!
Despite the evening news, there is a lot of good in the world. Sunday, we examined what motivates us to do good. Are our actions for the right reasons?
We have all felt bitterness toward another person. To what length would you go to mend any tension with that person? Jesus says there is one reason to interrupt your worship. That reason is to correct any broken relationships.
You’ve heard the expression, “I thought I’d died and gone to heaven.” The idea of Heaven was made realistic through Jesus’s teaching, and obtainable through Jesus’s actions. What story of our faith are we sharing with others through our actions?
The first church was not a building, but was a body of people. Each Christ follower is the church. How can we be a church body that continues to see success? We are the church. Be who God has called you to be. It starts by hearing God’s word and applying it into your life.
No one wakes up wanting to be rude or insensitive to someone. Yet, at some point, we experience insult and disrespect. As Christ followers, we should be more passionate about caring for others as Jesus cares for us.
Time and time again Jesus turned conversation from surface level significance into a heart check. Have you allowed your heart to become hardened through the everyday rigors we face?
Happy people have peace in their lives. That peace begins with God. God comforts us to enable our peace including our peace with others. How can we be merciful and pure in heart?
Does hearing theologians explain doctrine make you feel inadequate? Or does hearing a mature Christian pray and in-depth prayer to God make you feel unqualified to be a Christian? Who did Jesus say was blessed and qualified for Heaven?
There is nothing more important than knowing and doing God’s will. Success is knowing the will of God and being right in the center of it.
Did Jesus really exist? In this message Pastor Tracy examines the historical case for the Risen Jesus.
In this message we look a the last 2 days Jesus was on earth. Friday could be described as a day of pain for Jesus. Saturday was a day of doubt and confusion for the disciples. But because of Jesus’s scars we are healed.
Many non-Christians may wonder why they should seek salvation from Jesus. Why is it important? To answer this for them, we first must answer the question for ourselves.
Jesus does not approve of everything we do, yet He still accepts us. We are supposed to live by this example and love God and love others. Yet we often want to approve before we accept them.
Throughout the gospels, Jesus called people to follow Him. He called them to do something. We want to be a church that reaches those who are far from Christ. How can you help make a difference in the lives of those far from Jesus? Consider this while discussing the following questions.
We have doubts, even as Christians. The question is not if you will have doubts, but what will you do with your doubts. Remember that doubts are not a reason to abandon God. So what can we do when we experience doubt?
We all have doubts about various things in our lives. But what if we doubt our faith? What do we do with our doubt?
Life was not meant to be spent alone. In this message Pastor Tracy discusses how CrossPointe is moving forward with our small group ministry and using new group ministry to reach everyone possible.
What do you do when your faith doesn't line up with your experience? It's not what Jesus is doing, but what He did, so you can bounce back.
Do you fight fair? In this message Pastor Tracy looks at how our Anger can affect our relationships, and how to move past our Anger and be a better person in the end.
Guilt can eat a person alive. In this sermon Pastor Tracy discusses how we can free ourselves or the guilt that haunts us. It's a tough pill to swallow but there can be restoration with God's help.
Are you Hungry for more of God in 2017? If you are wanting to take the next step in your walk with God, then join us for this sermon and take that step with us all at CrossPointe.
"The lost matter to God therefore they matter to us". This is a CrossPointe core value sermon. Do we know how to navigate the world with the tools God has given us?
It's time that we are 100% devoted to God. In a marriage we don't want a partner that is faithful 90% of the time, so why should our relationship with God be any different? Let's refocus and give it all to God.
2017 is here and it's time to make some resolutions. In this sermon Pastor Tracy talks about being a better person in the New Year and how we can make it happen.
Jesus was sent to earth to be the Light of the World. In this sermon, our Christmas celebration, Pastor Tracy looks at how Jesus became the hope and the light for us all.
Despite the darkness that lingers in all our lives, we still are pushing towards the light. In this message Pastor Tracy discusses the villain of the christmas story and how we have a choice to RESIST or WORSHIP.
Many prophesied of the Messiah entering the World. Though many expected a lavish king, Jesus came as an infant. In doing so He was able to have influence with so many people. How can we use that as an example in our lives?
It's the most wonderful time of the year! What does that mean to us as Christians? And most importantly, what does that mean for the rest of the world?
People who were nothing like Jesus really liked Jesus, and Jesus really liked them too. In this message Pastor Tracy talks about how the church isn't for the super spiritual "church" person, but for the lost.
No matter how much we have, we always think we need more. In this message Pastor Tracy discusses how we are responsible for the money that God allows us to have, and how to be generous with our blessings.
With the election now being over, how can we get back to normalcy after so many hurtful things have been said? In this sermon Pastor Tracy talks about how we should always be more willing to make a difference than make a point.
We take for granted in our country how blessed we truly are. In this sermon Pastor Tracy discusses how we are Rich and how God wants us to be good stewards of our money.
In this sermon Pastor Tracy discusses what parents owe their children and how children are to obey their parents.
In our crazy mixed up world, we could all use a little more kindness. In this sermon, Pastor Tracy looks at how we can start making a difference by just being a kind person.
God calls us to lead moral lives....but why doesn't it always seem to pay off? Some people get away with doing bad all the time but Christians seem to struggle even though they try to lead a Godly lifestyle.
Hurricane Matthew hit the Fayetteville area very hard. After a tough week for many who lost so much we were in needed of a Revival spirit to help begin the healing process in our community.
When we consider Jesus’s sacrifice and resurrection, it can be described as “excellent” because He gave it all. But how would you describe your effort for Jesus? Knowing all He has done for you, what are you consistently returning to God?
In this message Pastor Tracy talks about how we can have strong and fulfilling marriages. The Honeymoon doesn't have to end right after marriage.
In this message Pastor Tracy begins a two part series on the family. The family is under constant attack, but God wants the family to be strong for his kingdom.
In this message Josh discusses how we can discover a relationship with God and grow together in the community of Christ at CrossPointe.
Having faith can be a difficult thing. We can chose to relish the negative and have doubt or embrace the positive and grow in faith.
CrossPointe's annual Get In the Game Sunday is back again!!! In this sermon Pastor Tracy looks at what it means to be a servant for Christ. Nobody is better or bigger than anyone else at CrossPointe and we all play a crucial part....Will you get in the game?
How can we rejoice during the hard times in life. The bible teaches us that we should consider it pure joy to endure suffering. This is easier said than done. Pastor Tracy looks at how we can find strength through our storms in life.
We find ourselves in various circumstances and debate whether to solve it my way or God's way. In this message Josh describes our reservations, but also our hope in choosing God's way. Only God can change our circumstances.
When we feel that God's favor has left us, what do we do? How do we respond? In this message Pastor Tracy looks at how to stay encouraged and strong in our faith when trials come.
Chairs play a major role throughout our lives. In this sermon Pastor Tracy shows us the chairs that we have the option of choosing. The chair of commitment, the chair of compromise, and the chair of conflict. Which chair do you sit in?
In the final sermon in this series Pastor Tracy looks at one approach the devil tries use on us....Distractions. By distracting us from the things God has for us, he can keep us off track and make us less effective. We will learn through this sermon how to look for these distractions and how to combat them.
In part 5 of our Rules of Engagement Series, Pastor Tracy discusses the way that the enemy tries to limit your potential in Christ. By bringing up our past he tries to make us feel inadequate. Watch with us as we discover other ways that the enemy will try to stop our kingdom potential, and how the battle has already been won.
One way to fend off the enemy is through the power of our praise. We all can praise different, but the important thing is to acknowledge the greatness of God. When we begin to praise we begin to see God moving in our lives.
Our country is in a moral slide. We wonder why things keep getting worse and worse. Could it be because we are getting further and further away from God. We need to bring God back in the National Conversation.
What hangs in the balance of a simple invitation? In this sermon Micah takes a look at how CrossPointe Church is reaching unchurched people and how an invitation can change someone's life forever.
Pastor Tracy begins his sermon series on Spiritual Warfare. The existence of Satan is glossed over by many believers, but he is very real and does not fight fair. This sermon takes a look at how the enemy comes at us all and how we can begin to understand the power that God has granted us.
“…you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9
In this sermon Pastor Tracy and Rick Caldwell take a look at how God allows circumstances to build our faith.
"Consider it pure joy... whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance." James 1:2-3
Pastor Tracy gives an overview of things that cause our religion to become toxic. Using the guidance from this message will help with many areas of your life. Learn how to be not only a better Christian but a better person as well.
Which wolf do we feed? The one that represents Generosity or the one that represents Greed? In this sermon Pastor Tracy takes a look at just how lucky and Rich we are as Americans and how we can learn to be more Generous with what we have.
Why is the Church so important? What role does the Church serve in our society? Is it really that important. In this sermon Micah takes a personal look at how the church has personally shaped his life, and how the church will continue to shape the future generations.
"I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18
How do we deal with the storms that life throws at us? Do we lean into God or run away. In this sermon Pastor Tracy looks at the causes of our storms and how God is there to give us shelter.
But now, this is what the Lord says, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the Lord your God…” Isaiah 43:1-3
Josh and Marissa dive into what it means to become stronger in worship. Josh looks into living a life of worship, while Marissa, being our worship leader, shows us steps to practical worship through song.
4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
Psalm 100:4
Do we really trust God fully? What is the point of having all the power of God if we don't put our faith and trust in him? Pastor Tracy looks at what it looks like to be Stronger In Courage.
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13)
Pastor Tracy discusses how we can become Stronger in Imperturbability....or otherwise known as patience.
Therefore…clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and PATIENCE.
~ Colossians 3:12
As Christians, we don't believe Jesus died and rose from the grave just because the bible says so...it's better than that!!! Pastor Tracy talks about how and why we believe the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
In this sermon Micah talks about how God can use broken weak people to perform big things. God consistently used very flawed people to carry out his plans. Micah discusses how facing our weaknesses and giving them to God can ultimately bring purpose to our lives.
7.Therefore, in order to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. 9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. 10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
2 Corinthians 12:7-11
In this sermon Pastor Tracy talks about the essentials of being a follower of Christ. In this time of political unrest, should we let our convictions on outside things effect how we treat our fellow people. Where there is good Theology there is good relationships.
In this sermon Pastor Tracy Pounders takes an in depth look at how CrossPointe Church and the Church in general should be reaching out to our families. The family is under attack and CrossPointe Church is a place of refuge for hurting families, and a place to strengthen your family.
Character is the will to do what is right, regardless of the cost. In this sermon Pastor Tracy explores the meaning of growing stronger in character.
Proverbs 11:1-3 "The Lord detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him. When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity."