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We spend our lives playing a silent game of hide-and-seek, wearing carefully crafted masks to cover our deepest shame and building thick walls around our fragile egos. Deep down, we harbor the quiet terror that if God or anyone else saw who we truly are, we would be instantly cast aside as completely disqualified. In week two of our Black Sheep series, Pastor Steve McKenzie uncovers the staggering story of Rahab, a Canaanite prostitute who lived trapped inside the very wall of a doomed city. Suspended between the lust and judgment of men, she was the ultimate outsider. Yet, when the trembling city locked its heavy gates in terrified resistance, Rahab reached out for hesed, the unearned, fiercely loyal covenant love of God. She hung a single scarlet cord from her window, turning a home built on survival into a sanctuary covered by a promise. If you are exhausted from patching up the brittle fortress of your own reputation, stop hiding in the shadows. The God of the universe does not banish the moral misfits; He bleeds on the cross to mark them, forgive them, and weave them into the glorious lineage of Jesus Christ.
We know that quiet, cold panic in the gut. You wake up in the dead of night, feeling completely unwound while exhaustion leeches every drop of strength from your bones. You have been running hard, trying to stay three steps ahead of a past that threatens to crash over you like a dark, suffocating wave. Maybe the wreckage behind you wasn't caused by someone else, but by your own bad decisions, your own desperate scheming, and your own exhausting hustle. You wonder if you have to fix the mess, pay off your moral debt, or stop running before God will ever take a step toward you.
In this opening message of our series, BLACK SHEEP: The One God Pursues, Pastor Steve McKenzie walks through the dirt and badlands of Genesis with Jacob—a self-made fugitive who collapsed into the desert with nothing to his name but a cold stone for a pillow. Jacob wasn't looking for a holy encounter; he was a liar on the run. Yet right there in the dust, heaven opened up, and grace ambushed him. God does not stand at the top of a distant ladder shouting down terms for a business contract; through Jesus, the true ladder bridged from heaven to earth, God comes down into our wreckage. If you are weary from managing the outcome, fighting for control, or hiding behind a mask, drop your guard. Stop the fight, wrap your arms around the Savior who was broken for you, and discover the sweet relief of a God who pursues you long before you ever think to turn around.
Have you ever looked around at people who play by their own rules, cheat their way to the top, and mock everything holy, only to watch them coast through life in luxury while you sweat blood just to keep food on the table? That crushing thought sneaks into the quietest hours of Monday morning, whispering that your faithfulness has been a bad investment and your sacrifices have yielded nothing but calloused hands. In this message on Psalm 73, Pastor Steve McKenzie uncovers the ancient journal of Asaph, a man whose feet were slipping on glassy ice as he choked on the thick fog of envy and silent doubt. When life curdles your soul and pain reduces you to living by sheer survival instinct, God does not cast you off or recoil from your honesty. Instead, the holy presence of God clears the haze of temporary ease and lifts your eyes to eternity. Discover how Jesus entered our brokenness, laid down His heavenly wealth, and surrendered His flesh to be pierced on the cross so that He could become your unshakable inheritance when your own heart and strength fail.
You started the journey with so much hope. You signed the marriage covenant, held the newborn child, or walked into the office on day one of your new career, and it felt like a grand adventure. But then the miles started to add up, the terrain hit like a brick wall, and suddenly you found yourself stuck in the ravine of your actual life, staring at the daunting wall of tomorrow. In this episode, Pastor Steve McKenzie opens up Psalm 121 to meet us in those exact moments of raw, honest anxiety. When the road leaves you empty and blistered, looking up at looming threats and the false promises of quick-fix shortcuts, the Scriptures offer something far better than a polished lecture. We discover a Companion walking right beside us on the narrow ledge, a Protector who refuses to sleep while you suffer. This message is a visceral reminder that when the blazing heat of life burns you alive or the freezing panic of the night keeps you awake, you are not traveling alone. Christ has already walked the ultimate hill of suffering on our behalf, laying down His life so that your soul remains permanently secure. You can finally relax your white-knuckle grip, knowing that the God who keeps the universe is keeping you in His boundless grace.
Most of us are master builders who have spent a lifetime constructing invisible walls to protect ourselves from being fully seen. We hide our deep insecurities, past hurts, and secret flaws behind a highly polished, curated version of ourselves that handles our relationships and manages our careers. But maintaining this defensive facade leaves our souls utterly exhausted from the constant hiding. In this message, Pastor Steve McKenzie opens Psalm 139 to show how God aggressively breaches our self-made cages, moving past our outer defenses to launch a beautiful rescue mission. God digs deep into the dark shafts of our lives, bypassing our exhausting religious performance and choosing instead to hold us in His fierce, unyielding hand. Listen in to discover how the Creator who engineered your emotional architecture invites you to lay down your defenses and rest in the truth that you are radically beloved just as you are.
Have you ever looked at the spectacular reality of a God who stepped out of heaven to rescue you, and found yourself yawning? It is a terrifying reality for ordinary believers: the slow, quiet drift where your theological vocabulary stays perfectly intact, but your spiritual affections have flatlined. You know the words, you know the songs, but the wonder has completely faded and the heart has stopped beating. If you are feeling the heavy weight of spiritual numbness, you are not alone. In this message, we dive into Psalm 103, where King David grabs the electrified paddles of God’s glory and slams them onto our cold souls. This is a journey through the violent, beautiful, and external shock of grace that forces the blood of affection back into a numb chest. Listen in as we discover how a God who knows we are but fragile dust meets our profound betrayal not with thunderous condemnation, but with an infinite geometry of forgiving love.
Most of us live somewhere between two quiet fears: that God is too far above us to notice, or too small to actually help. Psalm 34 was written from a cave — David on the run, unwashed, surrounded by misfits, having just faked his own insanity to survive. And yet somehow, he writes one of the most stunning declarations of praise in all of Scripture. Stephen Bean sits with that tension and doesn't let you off easy. What does it mean that God is near? Not vaguely nearby, but encamped around you before you even call out. This one is for anyone who's wondered whether God actually shows up for people like them — especially the broken ones. Press play.
There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes not from one hard thing, but from a lifetime of hard things stacking up. If you've ever felt that weight, Psalm 18 was written for you. In this message, Pastor Steve McKenzie walks through the retrospective of an old, scarred David who looked back on decades of constriction and remembered what happened the moment he ran out of words and could only whisper one: help. What God did next is the kind of story that changes how you pray, and how you see yourself. This week on Psalms for Weary People.
You can be singing at the top of your lungs one moment — hands raised, completely convinced of God's victory — and on your knees in the dark the next, begging Him not to abandon you. That's not a spiritual failure. That's Psalm 27. And that's the human experience.
In this message from CrossPointe's summer series on the Psalms, Pastor Steve McKenzie walks through one of the most raw and layered passages in all of Scripture. You'll discover a name for God found nowhere else in the entire Old Testament — one that Jesus would later pluck and claim for Himself in John 8. You'll see why David's violent swing between confidence and despair isn't a contradiction but the most honest portrait of faith ever written. You'll find three anchors David returned to when darkness rose: remembering God's past faithfulness, seeking His presence instead of just His provision, and pressing into community instead of pulling away.
And in verse 13, hidden beneath the English translation, you'll find a broken, unfinished sentence — marked by ancient scribes as extraordinary — that reveals just how close David came to giving up. And what brought him back.
If you've ever felt the floor give way after the music stopped, this message is for you.
Episode SummaryWe've domesticated Psalm 23. We've turned it into background noise for grief and decoration for walls. But David wrote this psalm with dirt under his fingernails — as a shepherd who knew exactly what it cost to keep sheep alive.
This week, Steve McKenzie opens "The God Who Is…" — an 8-week summer series through the Psalms — by recovering what Psalm 23 actually says. It is not a poem about peaceful places. It is a gritty, oxygen-giving declaration about who God is and what that means for people who are running out of steam.
What's CoveredThe Name Behind the Shepherd — YAHWEH is the most holy, most terrifying designation for God in Scripture: self-sufficient, timeless, inexhaustible. He needs nothing. He lacks nothing. And he has personally attached that name to the word shepherd — and made it yours.
Why Rest Is Impossible — and Why That Matters — Sheep cannot lie down on command. Four conditions must be met: freedom from fear, friction, flies, and famine. Every one of them is the shepherd's job.
Cast Sheep — A cast sheep has rolled onto its back and cannot get up. Legs flailing, unable to breathe, slowly dying. The shepherd finds it, flips it, massages blood back into its legs, and holds it until it can stand. This is what "restores my soul" means in Hebrew.
The Valley Is Not a Detour — The Wadi Kelt is a real ravine in the Judean wilderness — deep shadow, flash floods, predators. And it is the right path. You cannot reach the high pastures without walking through it.
A Table in Enemy Territory — Middle Eastern hospitality law: a chief who fed a fugitive at his table placed that person under full protection. God doesn't wait for your enemies to disappear. He sets a table in the middle of your crisis.
What's Really Chasing You — Radaph (Hebrew) means to chase down and overtake with violent intent — the same word used for Pharaoh's chariots. You thought something was hunting you. Look back. It's Goodness and Faithful Love.
Scripture — Psalm 23 (CSB)The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need. He lets me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. He renews my life; he leads me along the right paths for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff — they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Only goodness and faithful love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord as long as I live.
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What Can Separate Us From the Love of God? — Romans 8:31–39
You already know the answer. Nothing. But knowing it and feeling it are two very different things. This week, Stephen Bean closes out Romans 1–8 with Paul's thundering conclusion — a string of rhetorical questions that aren't really questions at all. What can be brought against you? Nothing. Who can condemn you? No one. What can separate you from the love of Christ? Not suffering, not doubt, not your worst failure, not your longest drought. Stephen unpacks why we so often struggle to believe what we say we believe — and why the security of God's love doesn't rest on how well we're doing. A fitting summit after months in the deep terrain of Romans.
You know the verses. You believe them. But Monday afternoon still feels heavy, and the gap between what you know and what you experience can be isolating. In this message from Romans 8:18-30, Steve McKenzie walks through one of the most hope-filled passages in all of Scripture, not as a quick fix for pain, but as an anchor for people who are tired of pretending everything is fine. If you've ever wondered whether your struggles mean your faith is failing, this is for you.
What do you do when you're a Christian who's done everything right and still feels like it isn't enough? Steve McKenzie opens Romans 8 with a declaration meant for the weary believer: the war with God is over. Through the story of a soldier who hid in the jungle for 30 years after his war had ended, we see what it looks like to finally lay down a fight Jesus already finished — and to live as sons and daughters, not soldiers and slaves.
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You know the feeling: you promised yourself you'd do better, be more patient, more present, more faithful. And then you didn't. Romans 7 is Paul at his most raw, naming the civil war every honest person recognizes inside themselves. In this sermon, Steve McKenzie walks through why the struggle isn't a sign that something is wrong with you. It's actually evidence that something has gone right. If you've ever felt exhausted by trying harder, this one is for you.
You finally land the job you've been chasing. You finally pay off the debt. You finally move out of your parents' house. And somewhere in the middle of celebrating, it hits you. The new job came with a new boss. The new place came with a stack of bills. The freedom you wanted came wearing a different uniform. So what if real freedom was never about getting rid of every master in your life? What if the question we're actually asking is which master is worth giving yourself to? In this message from Romans 6:15-23, Associate Pastor Stephen Bean walks through Paul's most uncomfortable question yet. We're all slaves to something. The wages of one master are death. The gift of the other is life. And the difference between the two might be sitting closer to the surface of your week than you think.
Do you feel defeated by sin? Not in some abstract theological sense, but the Tuesday afternoon kind, where you feel like you've broken the same promise for the thousandth time? Or maybe you've swung the other direction, quietly convinced that grace is a blank check and the fire for holiness has just gone cold. In this message from Romans 6:1–14, Pastor Steve McKenzie shows that both postures are living like a prisoner in a cell where the door has already been ripped off the hinges. The Christian life is not about white-knuckling your way to better behavior. It is about reckoning what is already true: you have been moved, fused with Christ in his death and resurrection, and sin no longer has authority over you. Listen and let the first command in the book of Romans do its quiet, revolutionary work.
Hope is a strange thing to lose quietly. You don't decide to stop believing it — it just goes cold. A diagnosis comes. A relationship falls apart. A child walks away. And the world tells you to stay positive, find your peace, keep your chin up. You try that. The peace doesn't come. And somewhere you don't show many people, you start to wonder if hope was ever real — or just something Christians say to paint a clown's smile on a frowning soul.
Paul had something to say about that. In Romans 5, he starts a sentence about what sin has done to the human race and can't even finish it. Not because the weight of it broke him — because the grace of God is so much bigger than he could fit into grammar. He invented a word to try.
That's where we're going in this episode.
Easter was powerful. The worship, the baptisms, the celebration of a risen Savior. But then Monday came. The alarm went off and nothing had changed. The diagnosis was still there. The marriage was still hard. The grief didn't lift just because we sang about an empty tomb. So what difference does the resurrection actually make when life is still heavy? In Romans 5, Paul answers that question, and his answer isn't just a comforting thought. It's a song. A song that Christ followers can sing through the highs and the lows, from future glory all the way down into the deepest suffering. Join us as we walk through Romans 5:1-11 and discover why your pain in the hands of a loving God is producing something that will never disappoint.
Imagine the sinking feeling of standing outside a locked car while your only set of keys rests mockingly on the driver's seat. That thin sheet of glass suddenly feels like a thick brick wall, separating you from everything you need to move forward. Many of us live our daily lives behind similar barriers that are far more impenetrable than steel and glass. We find ourselves locked away by a grief that feels impossible to bypass, a fear that shuts us inside ourselves, or doubts that trap us within the corridors of our own minds.
In this message, we sit with the eyewitness account of a morning when the ultimate locked door was shattered forever. The resurrection of Jesus was a real, physical event involving a cold stone tomb and a heavy seal meant to keep the dead inside. Yet, the iron bars of death could not hold the Prince of Life. We see a Savior who does not wait for us to find our way out of our darkness; instead, He walks through the walls of our despair to find us. He speaks a single word of recognition to the mourning, offers a breath of peace to the panicked, and provides His own wounds as a bridge for the doubter. If you feel barricaded today, listen and discover the Grace that cannot be kept out
Have you ever felt like your life is a quiet room where the wonder of God has slowly leaked out? We often treat the miracles of Jesus like dusty fairy tales we have heard a thousand times, forgetting that He is the King who speaks directly to the howling winds and commands the very molecular structure of a dead man to vibrate back into life. In this Palm Sunday message, we walk the dusty road into Jerusalem to witness a King who acts as the sovereign architect of every moment rather than a passive passenger of fate. Whether your voice is a roar of joy or a fractured whisper from the depths of a grueling year, you are invited to join a chorus that includes the very rocks beneath your feet. Discover why the King of Heaven refuses to let the world stay quiet and how His grace meets us in the middle of our loudest celebrations and our deepest exhaustion.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt the crushing weight of your own inadequacy? Many of us carry a satchel of religious guilt that feels like lead, constantly checking our spiritual temperature and wondering why the fever of our failures won't break. In this episode, Associate Pastor Stephen Bean walks us through Romans 4:13-25 to show us that the law acts like a thermometer which can diagnose our sickness but never provide the cure. We explore the life of Abraham, a man whose faith was far from a polished trophy but was instead a persistent, flickering flame that trusted in a God who breathes life into dead things. You will discover that your standing with God does not depend on the intensity of your religious performance or the strength of your grip on Him. Instead, we find rest in the truth that we are saved by the object of our faith, Jesus Christ, who was delivered up for our sins and raised to secure our peace. This is a message for the weary soul looking for an empty hand to receive a gift they could never earn.
We all know the heavy weight of the mirror. When we look at our own lives, we often see a fractured reflection of missed marks, hidden shames, and the exhausting effort of trying to prove we are enough. In this episode, we dive into Romans 4 to witness a radical courtroom scene where God calls a stargazer and a murderer to the witness stand. Whether you are hiding behind a mask of performance or feeling utterly defeated by your past, this message is a healing balm. We explore the "double-ledger" of grace: how God credits infinite righteousness to the empty-handed and refuses to charge sin against the broken. If you have ever felt that your debt is too high or your goodness is too low, listen in to discover a gift that cannot be earned, only received.
For five weeks, we've been sitting in the dark. Paul has spent three chapters building a case so airtight that no one can escape it. The pagan, the philosopher, the priest... every mouth silenced. Every defense stripped away. If Romans ended at chapter 3, verse 20, you'd be holding the most devastating document ever written. A perfect diagnosis with no cure. A courtroom with no advocate. But Paul doesn't stop there. Two words crack the silence wide open: "But now." In this message, we turn the diamond of the Gospel and see three facets of what God accomplished through Jesus. One answers where you stand. One answers what you were rescued from. And one answers the question we hardly dare to ask: what did it cost? If the weight of your own effort has been crushing you, or if the beauty of the cross has grown a little too familiar, this is a message worth sitting with.
Ever feel like you’re running a race on a treadmill? You’re working harder, doing more, and trying to be "better," yet you’re still haunted by the nagging feeling that it’s just not enough. In this message, we step into the courtroom of Romans 3, where the Apostle Paul strips away our excuses and religious "maps" to show us the truth. It’s not a comfortable diagnosis, but it is a necessary one.
By laying our hearts against the "black velvet" of God’s holy standard, we finally stop defending ourselves and start preparing to receive a grace we could never earn. If you’ve ever felt the weight of trying to save yourself, this conversation is the breath of fresh air you’ve been waiting for.
It’s easier to curate a photograph than to face a mirror. In Romans 2, Paul holds up a mirror to religious people who know the truth, teach the truth, and carry the symbols of belonging, yet may lack inward transformation.
In this message, Pastor Steve explores the danger of religious privilege, the exhaustion of performance, and the gap between claim and conduct. God is not impressed with our carefully managed image. He is after something far deeper. He wants a new heart. This sermon invites us to step out from behind spiritual filters and receive the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, living for the praise of God rather than the applause of people.
Most of us know how to prosecute someone else’s sin. We are far less comfortable defending our own. In Romans 2, Paul turns the spotlight from the obvious sinner to the respectable, moral, churchgoing person. The finger we were pointing outward suddenly points back at us.
In this message, Pastor Steve walks through the courtroom of the conscience and exposes the illusion of being a “good person.” God’s patience is not permission. His silence is not approval. And His judgment is not based on reputation but reality. Yet this hard truth is not meant to crush us. It is meant to lead us to repentance and into the arms of the only Advocate who can silence our accuser.
Is our world falling apart, or is it falling into place?
When we look at the shifting moral landscape of our culture, it’s easy to feel like God is distant or that His judgment is something far off in the future. But the sobering truth of Romans 1:26-32 is that the very things we lament are often signs that God is giving us exactly what we’ve asked for. Stephen Bean walks us through the "anatomy of being given over," explaining that God’s judgment isn't a passive reaction, but a righteous response to our choice to worship the creation rather than the Creator.
This message isn't about pointing fingers from a distance; it’s about recognizing the "trap" Paul sets to show us that every single one of us is under the power of sin. Whether we struggle with "disgraceful passions" or the "social sins" of gossip and pride, we are all in need of a rescue that we cannot provide for ourselves. If you’ve ever felt like a "refugee" of your own desires, this conversation is an invitation to move past the darkness of a "corrupt mind" and find the life-giving warmth of a Savior who welcomes the broken with open arms.
The Strong Man and the Niagara: Understanding God’s Wrath and Grace
We live in a world that wants to taste the sweetness of God's love without the bitterness of His holiness. We often view "wrath" as a divine temper tantrum, but what if God’s wrath is actually the greatest proof of His love for us?.
In this episode, we explore Romans 1:17-25 and the "Anatomy of Unbelief." Pastor Steve McKenzie unpacks the chilling reality that God’s judgment isn't always a lightning bolt from the sky—sometimes, it’s simply God "letting go" and allowing us to have our own way. We journey from the haunting struggle of Martin Luther to a powerful illustration of a boat headed for Niagara Falls, discovering that while the current of this world pulls toward the abyss, the Gospel is the "Strong Man" jumping into the water to rescue us.
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Mind: Recognize that unbelief is not a lack of information, but a willful suppression of the truth clearly seen in creation.
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Heart: Shift from fearing God as a punitive judge to enjoying Him as a Father who provides His own righteousness as a gift.
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Hands: Stop "paddling" with the oars of self-salvation and effort; instead, fall into the arms of Christ through faith.
The Hurricane and the Candle: Finding Power in the Belly of the Beast
Have you ever felt like your faith is just a small, flickering candle trying to stay lit in the middle of a hurricane?. Whether it’s the pressure of your career, the weight of your past, or the chaos of the world around you, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless.
In this episode, we dive into Romans 1:8-17 to see how Paul encouraged a small group of Christians living in the "belly of the beast"—ancient Rome. We explore the difference between "Consumer Debt" (feeling like you have to pay God back for His grace) and "Trustee Debt" (the joy of delivering a gift that has already been paid for).
Heart-Mind-Hands:
Mind: Understand that the Gospel isn't a set of instructions for self-improvement; it is the active, dynamic power of God.
Heart: Shift from the exhaustion of a "Gospel mortgage" to the rest of being a trustee of God's riches.
Hands: Approach your neighbors and coworkers not as a salesman with a pitch, but as a gift-giver with life-changing news.
Some passages of Scripture do more than teach us. They steady us. Romans opens by lifting our eyes to the grace of God that stands at the horizon of history and shines into our present lives. Before Paul explains what we must believe or how we should live, he shows us who we belong to and what God has already done.
In this message, Pastor Steve introduces Romans as a journey into deep waters, not for information but for transformation. We are reminded that grace comes before effort, calling comes before obedience, and belonging comes before becoming. This sermon invites weary hearts to stop striving for a status they already have and to live in the light of a grace that has already risen.
There are moments in Scripture that stop us in our tracks, not because they are confusing, but because they are overwhelming in beauty and weight. Revelation 5 is one of those moments. It pulls back the curtain on heaven and shows us what is truly at the center of reality.
In this message, Pastor Steve leads us into the throne room where the fate of the world hangs in the balance and no one seems worthy to bring history to its rightful end. What follows is one of the most powerful scenes in the Bible, where despair gives way to worship and hope is anchored in the Lamb who was slain and now stands victorious. This sermon invites us to let heaven’s values reshape how we see the gospel, the church, and our place in God’s story today.
Many Christians feel overwhelmed by complexity. Faith can start to feel like a system to manage rather than a life to live. In Acts 2, Scripture gives us a surprisingly simple picture of what the church looked like when the Spirit first formed it. Ordinary people devoted themselves to the teaching of Jesus, shared life together, prayed with dependence, and lived with open hands.
In this message, Pastor Steve invites us to rediscover the beauty of simplicity in the Christian life. The early church was not driven by programs or pressure, but by devotion to Christ, deep relationships, and a shared mission. This sermon calls us to examine what truly shapes us and to return to the values that formed God’s people from the beginning.
Do you know that feeling when everything finally settles down—the crisis passes, the argument resolves, the anxiety lifts—and you think, "Okay, maybe now I can breathe"? And then three days later, there it is again. Different problem, same darkness. Different fear, same weight.
We glimpse peace, but it never seems to last. After enough cycles, even the peaceful moments feel haunted by whatever's coming next.
In this message from Isaiah 9, we discover God's answer to every failed peace, every collapsed truce, every darkness that keeps creeping back in. And it's not a better strategy. It's not ten steps to fix yourself. It's a birth announcement.
God rescues us with a lasting peace that He brings through the promised Child, Jesus. Not through our strength, our wisdom, or our ability to contribute—but through a helpless infant who possesses everything we lack: supernatural wisdom, unstoppable power, eternal commitment, and the actual achievement of ongoing peace.
If you're exhausted from trying to "help out God" by manufacturing peace in your marriage, strength for your addictions, stability through transitions—this message will set you free to rest in the rescue that's already accomplished.
Ever feel like you're just... ordinary? Like your life doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things? You're not alone. Mary felt that way too—a teenage girl in a forgotten town with a completely mapped-out, unremarkable future. But then God showed up.
In this message, we discover that God doesn't wait around for impressive résumés or remarkable people. He breaks into ordinary lives with extraordinary grace. Through Mary's story in Luke 1, we see the gospel pattern that changes everything: God brings His power, offers His Son, and invites us to simply receive what only He can give.
Whether you're carrying impossible burdens this Christmas season, wrestling with unanswered prayers, or just trying to figure out if your life matters—this message is for you. Because the same Christ who came to Mary is offered to you today. The question isn't whether you're good enough. It's whether you'll receive Him.
Every believer knows the sound of the inner critic. It tells you that you are too small, too inexperienced, too broken, or too tired for what God has called you to do. In this message from 1 Timothy 6:11 through 16, Pastor Steve shows how God speaks a stronger word than the voice inside us. Paul calls Timothy a man of God at a moment when Timothy likely felt anything but strong. That single name becomes a doorway into a much larger story.
This sermon brings your struggles, fears, and hidden battles into the light of God’s character. He is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings, the one who holds life itself. When He names you, the inner critic loses its authority. Come hear how the Lord calls you to flee what harms your soul, pursue what strengthens it, and fight the good fight with the strength that He provides.
The gospel does far more than save us. It reshapes the way we work, the way we pursue godliness, and the way we think about wealth. In this message, Pastor Steve walks through one of the most practical and confronting passages in 1 Timothy. Paul speaks directly into places where our hearts are most tender, like our jobs, our ambitions, our longings for control, and our quiet battles with comparison.
If you have ever wrestled with the feeling that work drains you, or that your heart is pulled toward wanting more, or that faith sometimes feels thin, this passage brings clarity and hope. The light of Christ reaches into real life and shows us a better way. Come hear how the gospel frees us from self-reliance and draws us into rest, joy, and purpose in the presence of Jesus.
What does it mean to lead in a way that honors God? In 1 Timothy 5:17–25, Paul gives practical wisdom for how the church should honor faithful leaders, confront sin in leadership, and discern character with patience and care.
In this message, Pastor Steve addresses the hard questions people often ask about church leadership. Should pastors be paid? What happens when a leader fails? How should accountability work in God’s house? This passage reminds us that honor and humility go hand in hand, and that the health of the church depends on both.
What does godliness look like in real life? In this message from 1 Timothy 5, Pastor Steve shows that faith is not limited to quiet moments of prayer or worship. True godliness shows up in how we speak to one another, care for our families, and live with compassion in everyday life.
Paul calls the church to be a household where people treat each other like family. Older men are honored as fathers, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters. Godliness is not theory but truth lived out through love. When the church lives this way, the world sees what grace really looks like.
How do you train for godliness? In 1 Timothy 4:1–16, Paul shows that spiritual health is not built by willpower but by grace. Pastor Steve unpacks God’s plan for a healthy soul through three rhythms that mirror our physical life: exercise, rest, and nutrition.
This message exposes counterfeit forms of spirituality that look impressive but leave the soul empty, and it reminds us that true godliness begins with resting in what Jesus has already finished. Through Scripture, prayer, and everyday obedience, God invites us into His training plan that strengthens faith for this life and the next.
The church in Ephesus stood in the shadow of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. It was massive, beautiful, and filled with idols. Yet Paul reminded Timothy that the true wonder of the world was not made of stone but of people.
In this message, Gene Coleman, an elder at CrossPointe, teaches from 1 Timothy 3:14–16, showing that the church is the household of God, the gathering of the living God, and the pillar and foundation of the truth. The world may build temples of pride and self-worship, but God is building a family that displays His truth through godly conduct, gospel identity, and the mystery of Christ.
When people think of deacons, they often picture board meetings or budget spreadsheets. But in Scripture, deacons are not administrators of an organization. They are lead servants who reflect the heart of Jesus.
In this message from 1 Timothy 3:8–13, Pastor Steve shows how the gospel shapes every part of the church, including those called to serve. Deacons are not secondary leaders but living pictures of the gospel in action. Their work joins the proclamation of the Word with the demonstration of mercy. This passage reminds us that when the church is filled with servants shaped by grace, the gospel is both heard and experienced.
Trust in church leaders has been shaken in our generation, leaving many people wounded and wary of returning. In this message from 1 Timothy 3:1–8, Pastor Steve shows how the Gospel offers a better way. God’s design for leadership is not built on charisma or success but on character that has been shaped by grace.
This passage lifts the curtain on what kind of men God calls to guide His people—men who lead with humility, steadiness, and care. The call to shepherd God’s people is weighty, but when the Gospel shapes a leader’s heart, it also brings healing to a hurting church.
Few passages in the New Testament are as debated as 1 Timothy 2:8–15. Paul speaks about men raising holy hands in prayer, women adorning themselves with godliness rather than appearance, and even the hard line about women not teaching or having authority over men. These verses have sparked centuries of discussion, confusion, and sometimes division.
In this sermon, Pastor Steve leans in with humility and clarity, showing that God’s design is not oppressive but life-giving. The church is called to be a peculiar people who reflect God’s wisdom and beauty in a culture that prizes power, appearance, and self-promotion. This is a passage that may make you pause, but it also holds surprising hope.
What powers the mission of the church? It is not strategy, programs, or polished leadership. It is prayer. In 1 Timothy 2, Paul urges the church to be a praying people, lifting up petitions, intercessions, and thanksgiving for all people, even leaders and enemies.
In this message, Pastor Steve calls us back to the heart of the mission: prayer that fuels gospel proclamation. Prayer reminds us that salvation belongs to God, that Jesus is the one mediator, and that His desire is for all people to be saved. If you have ever wondered where to begin in living on mission, this is it: on your knees, asking God to do what only He can do.
When life feels heavy and faith feels weary, where do you turn? In 1 Timothy 1, Paul doesn’t give Timothy a list of tasks—he shares his testimony. Paul reminds us that mercy changes everything. It rewrote his story from blasphemer to believer, from persecutor to preacher.
In this message, Pastor Steve shows that when mercy rewrites your story, gratitude becomes the song of your life and the strength for your fight. If you’re tired, discouraged, or simply in need of hope, this is a reminder that God’s mercy is greater than your past and stronger than your weakness.
Many people today say, “I love Jesus, but I don’t trust the church.” And let’s be honest—sometimes they have good reasons. From scandals to power grabs, churches can lose sight of who they are meant to be. But what if the problem isn’t with the idea of the church itself, but with forgetting its foundation?
In this first message from the House of God series, Pastor Steve reminds us that when the Gospel is clear, love is the result. The church isn’t meant to be a corporation or a performance—it’s a family built on grace, truth, and the good news of Jesus. This sermon is a call to strip away the distractions and recover what God intended His church to be.
Every wedding points to something greater. Beneath the music, the feast, and the vows is a longing for a love that lasts and a joy that never ends. Revelation 19 gives us a glimpse of that ultimate wedding: the marriage supper of the Lamb.
In this message, Stephen Bean (elder at CrossPointe) reminds us that the Bible’s story ends not with despair, but with a feast. A Bride made ready. A Groom who has prepared a place. And an invitation that changes everything. If you’ve ever felt the ache of longing, loss, or waiting, this sermon offers a vision of the day when hope will not disappoint and joy will never run out.
It’s possible to sit at the Lord’s Table with bread and cup in hand—and still miss Jesus. That was the danger in Corinth, where communion became more about status and division than about grace. And if we’re honest, it can be our danger too.
In this message, Pastor Steve shows how the Lord’s Supper is not just ritual but relationship—an invitation into fellowship with Christ Himself. Communion is the masterpiece of God’s grace, the story of redemption stretching from Passover to the cross to the day when we will drink anew with Jesus in His kingdom. This sermon is a call to slow down, to see what’s in our hands, and not to miss the masterpiece.
What made the early church so powerful that 3,000 people were saved in a single day? In this heartfelt message, retired pastor Jim Fox takes us back to the very first Pentecost and reveals the four pillars that transformed ordinary believers into world-changers. From the apostles' teaching to fellowship, from breaking bread together to devoted prayer, discover how these simple practices created a community so compelling that "the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved." Jim's personal stories and practical wisdom will challenge you to move beyond surface-level Christianity into the kind of authentic fellowship that changes lives. If you've ever wondered what real Christian community looks like, this message will inspire you to invite someone to your table and experience the life-changing power of biblical fellowship.
Sometimes failure feels final. You work hard, do all the right things, and still end up with empty hands. That’s where Peter found himself—haunted by his denial of Jesus, unsure if he still belonged. But in John 21, Jesus shows up on the shore with a fire, breakfast, and a question that changes everything.
In this message, Pastor Steve shows how Jesus meets us in our surrender, not our success. He restores what shame tries to erase, and He turns our worst moments into a new beginning. This isn’t just a story about Peter—it’s hope for anyone who wonders if they can still be used by God.
We all hit moments when the joy dries up—when life feels more like obligation than celebration. Maybe it’s a quiet ache, a relationship gone cold, or the creeping sense that what once satisfied no longer does. In John 2, Jesus shows up at a wedding that’s running out of wine, and with it, joy, honor, and hope.
In this message, Pastor Steve reveals the beauty behind Jesus’ first miracle—not just as a display of power, but as a deeply personal act of grace. Jesus doesn’t just fix the problem—He transforms it. This sermon invites you to bring your emptiness, your tired expectations, and your worn-out hope to the One who turns water into wine. The best is yet to come.
We all long for belonging—for a place at the table where we’re wanted, welcomed, and known. But in a world of distractions, deadlines, and self-made religion, it’s easy to miss the most important invitation of all.
In this message, Pastor Steve shares the parable of the wedding banquet—a story Jesus told not to entertain us, but to wake us up. This is a feast prepared by a Father who doesn’t want your perfection—He wants your presence. But it’s also a feast that demands a response.
If you’ve ever wondered if grace is really for you, or if you’ve settled into performance or pride, this is your invitation. Come, be clothed in Christ, and celebrate the joy of the King.
What do you do when it feels like your prayers are hitting the ceiling? When silence stretches long and the waiting wears you down, it’s tempting to assume God isn’t listening. But in Luke 18, Jesus tells a story that speaks directly to the ache of unanswered prayer.
In this message, Pastor Steve reminds us that prayer isn’t about nagging God into submission—it’s about holding onto His heart when life tempts us to let go. We serve a Father who listens, who cares, and who moves in His perfect time. This isn’t about prayer techniques—it’s about trust.
If you’re weary from waiting, this sermon is for you. Keep praying. Keep trusting. He’s worth it.
Most of us walk around with quiet pressure in our souls—the need to appear put-together, to be “good enough,” to prove we’re worthy of love. But in Luke 18, Jesus tells a story that lovingly exposes this tendency.
In this message, Pastor Steve invites us to see ourselves clearly: not as people who need a little polishing, but as people who need mercy. The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector isn’t just about two men praying—it’s a mirror for every heart. Do we come to God with our resumé, or with our need?
This sermon is a call to drop the mask, stop striving, and come home to grace.
When was the last time you forgave someone from your heart—not because they deserved it, but because you remembered the mercy God gave you? In this honest and powerful message, Pastor Steve leads us through Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant and invites us to confront the subtle pride that clings to our own record while holding others hostage to theirs.
We all crave grace, but extending it can feel impossible—especially when wounds run deep. This sermon reminds us that the weight of our own forgiven debt reshapes how we treat those who’ve hurt us. If you’ve been hurt, hardened, or haunted by resentment, listen in. Mercy isn’t a theory—it’s a way of life for those who’ve been changed by the Gospel.
We’ve all been there—watching someone else get the thing we prayed for, waiting longer than we thought fair, or wondering if God sees us at all. In this parable from Matthew 20, Jesus speaks directly to the ache of comparison and the frustration of unmet expectations.
In this message, Stephen Bean reminds us that the kingdom of God doesn’t operate on fairness—it runs on grace. The Father isn’t stingy or slow; He’s outrageously generous. Whether you feel overlooked, exhausted, or tempted to compare, this sermon will help you rest in the beautiful truth: God’s generosity may surprise us, but it will never disappoint.
What kind of Father runs—shamefully, joyfully—to embrace a rebellious child who’s squandered everything? In this sermon, Pastor Steve brings us into the heart of the Gospel as seen through the parable of the prodigal son.
Whether you’ve wandered far from God or stayed close but cold-hearted, this story isn’t just about one son—it’s about two. And more importantly, it’s about a Father who bears shame, breaks cultural expectations, and meets both the rebellious and the religious with tender, pursuing love.
Come discover the God who doesn’t demand you earn your way back, but who welcomes you with a robe, a ring, and a feast. This is grace that runs.
We’ve all asked it—What must I do to be saved? But when Jesus answers, it isn’t with a list or a lecture. He tells a story. A story about a broken man, a dusty road, and a love that crosses every boundary.
In this sermon from Luke 10, Stephen Bean takes us deep into the heart of the parable of the Good Samaritan—not as a moral checklist, but as a gospel story. The wounded man isn’t someone else. It’s us. And the Good Samaritan? That’s Jesus.
Come discover a Father who doesn’t turn away from our brokenness but moves toward us with compassion and healing. This is more than kindness—it’s salvation.
It’s easy to write people off when they wander. We assume they’re too far gone, too broken, or simply not worth the effort. But Jesus tells a different story. In this tender and powerful message from Luke 15, Stephen Bean reminds us that the heart of the Father is not one of abandonment—but of pursuit.
God doesn’t sit back and wait for us to find our way home. He comes after us. He lifts us onto His shoulders. He celebrates our return. Whether you feel like the one who’s wandered or the one watching others go astray, this sermon is an invitation to rediscover the relentless love of the Good Shepherd who leaves the 99 to find the one.
The Christian life is not a playground—it’s a battlefield. But we don’t fight alone or unarmed. In this final message from Ephesians, Pastor Steve unpacks the armor God gives His people—armor not fashioned by human hands, but forged in heaven.
When the spiritual war around us intensifies, we don’t need to panic. We need to stand. Clothed in truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and the Word, we’re not just protected—we’re empowered. And with prayer as our strategy, we move forward in strength not our own.
This sermon is for the weary, the worn out, and the ones wondering if they’ve got anything left. The answer is yes—because He is enough. Put on the armor. Step into the fight. You are not alone.
What if your job isn’t just about making a living, but about living out the Gospel? Whether you’re in a boardroom, a classroom, a kitchen, or a construction site, this message from Ephesians 6 reminds us that our work is not a detour from discipleship—it’s one of the places where our faith becomes most visible.
In this sermon, Pastor Steve invites us to see work not as a grind, but as a gift—an opportunity to reflect Christ through humility, integrity, and joy. From the way we show up on Monday to the way we lead others, every task becomes sacred when it’s done for the Lord.
Parenting is more than a task—it’s a sacred calling. In this heartfelt and hope-filled message, Pastor Steve invites us to consider what it means to parent with the strength and wisdom only God can provide. Whether you’re in the thick of toddler tantrums or navigating the complexities of adult children, this sermon will both comfort and challenge you. Hear the grace that meets you in your weariness, the hope that God is still at work, and the beautiful reminder that parenting isn’t about control—it’s about trust. This one is for every parent, grandparent, and future parent. Don’t miss it.
Marriage is more than a contract—it’s a covenant meant to reflect the love of Christ. But how do imperfect people live out something so sacred? This message from Ephesians 5:21–33 gives us the answer: not by trying harder, but by surrendering deeper.
A spirit-filled marriage doesn’t begin with effort—it begins with surrender to God. From that spring flows mutual submission, humble leadership, and sacrificial love. This isn’t about roles that crush; it’s about grace that lifts.
Whether you’re married, single, or somewhere in between, this message will point you beyond stereotypes and expectations to the stunning picture of Christ and His Church.
Are you walking through life distracted, busy, or just spiritually dry? In this message from Ephesians 5:15–21, you’re invited into something deeper than religious activity—into a life soaked in the presence of God.
Paul calls us not just to live wisely, but to live filled—not with stress, noise, or substances, but with the Spirit of the Living God. As we loosen our grip and surrender control, our lives begin to overflow with joy, gratitude, and humble love.
This message is a wake-up call, not out of guilt, but out of grace. If you’re longing for something real, something vibrant, this is your invitation: Be filled. Be renewed. Walk in the Spirit.
So many people walk through life half-awake—lulled by the comforts and distractions of a dark world. But Ephesians 5 sounds an urgent alarm: Wake up. Rise up. Christ will shine on you.
In this powerful message, we’re reminded that living for Christ isn’t about striving to create light in ourselves—it’s about turning toward the Light that has already come. Steve McKenzie calls us to stop settling for the shadows and to live as children of light, reflecting God’s goodness, righteousness, and truth in a world desperate for hope.
If you’ve been feeling spiritually sleepy or stuck, this sermon is a call to return, to turn your heart fully toward Jesus—and to shine.
Easter is more than a celebration—it’s an invitation. The angel’s words at the empty tomb still echo through history: “Come and see.”
In this Resurrection Sunday message, we journey to the garden near Golgotha where the world changed forever. This isn’t just a story of an empty tomb—it’s the historic, undeniable reality of a risen Savior. The first witnesses weren’t the powerful, but the grieving. The first proclamation wasn’t about religion, but resurrection.
Through eyewitness testimony, transformed lives, and unshakable hope, we’re invited to come and see—not just with our eyes, but with our hearts. Jesus is alive. And if that’s true, then everything changes.
So come with your questions. Come with your fear. Come and see the Savior who conquered the grave—for you.
Palm Sunday was never meant to be just a spectacle—it was a moment of sacred significance, misunderstood by many yet overflowing with meaning for those who truly saw. In this message, we step into the crowd and experience the scene through fresh eyes. Some came to worship. Others came with expectations. Many stood uncertain. And yet Jesus came for all of them.
This sermon invites us to look beyond the noise and truly see Jesus—not just as a teacher or a political hope, but as the Divine, Prophesied, Gentle, Peaceful, and Saving King. He rode into Jerusalem not to be crowned by man, but to lay down His life for the world. The question the crowd asked then still echoes today: Who is this man?
Let the answer lead you from observation to adoration, from the crowd to the cross.
What if the Christian life isn’t about trying harder—but about living like someone who’s already been raised from the dead? In Ephesians 4:17–32, we’re reminded that following Jesus means we’ve been brought from death to life. The call is not to improve our old life, but to take it off—like filthy grave clothes that no longer fit.
In this message, Stephen Bean walks us through a transformative call to put off falsehood, selfishness, and bitterness—and to put on truth, generosity, and grace. With powerful imagery and heart-level honesty, we’re invited to stop pretending, to be known, and to live as people made new. This isn’t behavior modification. It’s resurrection living.
What does it really mean to imitate God? When we hear that command, most of us feel overwhelmed—how could we possibly live up to such a standard? But Ephesians 5:1–5 flips our assumptions upside down. We’re not told to imitate God in order to earn His love, but because we are already dearly loved children.
This message helps us rediscover the beauty of growing into who we already are in Christ. We’re not trying to become something we’re not—we’re learning to walk in the truth of who we are, clothed in His righteousness. You’ll be encouraged to leave behind striving and shame, and instead step into a life of love, shaped by grace and marked by daily, Spirit-led transformation.
The church isn’t built by personalities or platforms—it’s built by grace. In this passage from Ephesians, we’re reminded that Jesus is both the victorious King and the generous Giver. He not only descended to rescue us but ascended to reign—and from His place of authority, He gives gifts to His people.
These gifts aren’t random or earned—they’re intentional and personal. Christ has equipped every believer uniquely to build up His body. Whether through teaching, serving, leading, or encouraging, you’ve been gifted with purpose. And as each of us faithfully uses what we’ve received, we grow—not just individually, but together—in maturity, unity, and love.
This message will help you rediscover how God has designed you to play a vital role in His church. Don’t just attend—participate. You’re not just wanted here—you’re needed.
Are you walking worthy—or trying to earn what’s already been given?
The weight of grace is not a burden but an invitation. In Ephesians 4:1-6, Paul urges believers to walk worthy of the calling they have received. But this is not a demand to prove our worth—it’s an invitation to live in response to Jesus’ worthiness.
Don’t live in fear, wondering if you’ve done enough. Jesus’ final words weren’t “Earn this”—they were “It is finished.” Live in the freedom of grace.
Are you living like a turkey when you were born to soar?
Too often, we forget who we really are in Christ. We settle for a lesser life, unaware of the power and love available to us. In Ephesians 3:14-21, Paul prays for believers to be strengthened—not just in knowledge but in the power of the Spirit and the love of God. Because knowing the right things isn’t enough. We need the strength to live them out.
In this message, we explore:
✅ What it means to be strengthened in the inner man.
✅ How the Holy Spirit transforms our hearts and minds.
✅ Why God’s love is deeper, wider, and greater than we can comprehend.
✅ How prayer activates God’s power in our lives.
Don’t settle for an ordinary life when God has called you to soar in His strength and love. Listen now and be encouraged!
The greatest mystery has been revealed. But are we in awe of it?
For centuries, humanity lived in the dark, unaware of the full scope of God’s redemptive plan. But now, in Christ, the mystery has been made known—the gospel isn’t just for one people, but for all. Jew and Gentile, every nation and tongue, are called into one family, one body, one kingdom in Christ.
Paul was so captivated by this truth that he couldn’t help but proclaim it—even in chains. And today, we are called to stand in awe of this mystery and respond with boldness, confidence, and hope.
Are you ready to treasure the gospel the way heaven does? Listen now and rediscover the awe of the mystery revealed.
We were far, but now we’re near. How? By the blood of Christ.
In a world that champions individualism and division, the Gospel stands as a radical invitation to unity and community. In Ephesians 2:11-22, Paul reminds us that while we were once far off—Christless, hopeless, and godless—God has brought us near. But this isn’t just about personal salvation. It’s about being made one people, reconciled not only to God but to each other. Walls of hostility are torn down, and we are formed into a family, a kingdom, and a holy temple.
Tune in as we explore how the Gospel transforms isolation into community, division into unity, and strangers into family. Because of Jesus, we don’t just belong to Him—we belong to each other.
Dead. Hopeless. Lost. But God.
What happens when we face the reality that we aren’t just broken—we’re spiritually dead? Culture tells us to look within, try harder, and find our own truth. But Ephesians 2:1-10 declares a radical truth: Our hope isn’t in ourselves but in the mercy of God. This passage is a rebel cry against every self-salvation effort. It reminds us that salvation isn’t about self-improvement but about being raised from death to life by grace through faith. Listen in as we unpack how God’s love transforms us from dead sinners to living testimonies of His grace.
How do we pray for others? In Ephesians 1:15-23, Paul shows us that prayer is not just about asking for our own needs but interceding for others with thanksgiving, wisdom, and confidence in God’s power.
In this sermon, Steve McKenzie unpacks how to pray for fellow believers, asking God to:
• Give them wisdom to know Him more deeply.
• Open their eyes to the hope of His calling.
• Strengthen them with the power that raised Christ from the dead.
If you’ve ever struggled with how to pray beyond personal requests, this message will give you a biblical framework to pray with boldness. Listen now and discover how prayer can be a powerful tool of faith and encouragement.
Who am I? Where do I belong? In Ephesians 1:1-14, Paul declares that our identity is not something we achieve, but something we receive—a gift of grace from God Himself.
In this sermon, Steve McKenzie explores the breathtaking truths that we are chosen before the foundation of the world, redeemed by Christ’s blood, adopted into God’s family, and sealed with the Holy Spirit. These aren’t just theological concepts; they reshape how we live, think, and worship.
If you’ve ever questioned your worth or struggled with insecurity, this message will root you in the unshakable love of God and remind you of the security of your salvation. Listen now and let your heart be lifted in worship!
Marriage is more than a relationship—it’s a living picture of the Gospel. In this sermon from 1 Peter 3:1-7, Steve McKenzie reveals how God’s story shapes marriages to reflect Christ’s love, sacrifice, and grace.
This message offers practical wisdom for both husbands and wives:
• How submission is about influence, not control.
• How husbands are called to sacrificial love and gentle strength.
• How mutual honor and respect build marriages that glorify God.
Whether you’re married, preparing for marriage, or supporting others in their relationships, this sermon will challenge and encourage you to live out God’s design in your home. Listen now for wisdom, encouragement, and biblical truth.
Who are you? Where do you belong? In this powerful sermon from 1 Peter 2:1-10, Steve McKenzie explores how our identity is not self-made but God-given. We are living stones, being built into a spiritual house where we find our belonging, purpose, and hope in Jesus, the cornerstone.
If you’ve ever wrestled with feelings of isolation, uncertainty, or longing for purpose, this message will encourage you to step deeper into God’s story and embrace the community He is building.
Listen now to discover how God’s story is forming you today!
In this week’s sermon from 1 Peter 1:13-25, Steve McKenzie unpacks how the living hope we have in Jesus empowers us to live holy lives that reflect God’s story. As we anchor our confidence in God’s grace, we are called to think differently, act obediently, and live with reverence for our Redeemer.
If you’re seeking encouragement to live a life shaped by Christ, this message will challenge and inspire you to respond to God’s holiness with awe and faith. Listen now to discover how hope in God transforms how we live today.
In this encouraging New Year message, Steve McKenzie unpacks 1 Peter 1:3-12, revealing the beauty and strength of the living hope we have in Jesus Christ. This hope is secure, imperishable, and powerful enough to sustain us through trials, refine our faith, and transform our lives.
If you’re seeking to start the year with renewed purpose and a deeper connection to God’s promises, this message will inspire you to live in the light of His story and embrace the hope He offers. Listen now to be encouraged and equipped for the year ahead.
In this Advent message, Steve McKenzie takes us into the extraordinary story of Mary and Joseph from Matthew 1:18-23. When faced with unexpected circumstances, they encounter God’s faithfulness and the fulfillment of His promise through the birth of Jesus, Immanuel—God with us.
This sermon reveals how God’s promises bring peace and clarity even in life’s uncertainties. If you’re searching for hope or longing for the peace that only God can provide, this message will remind you of His unwavering faithfulness.
Listen now to experience the peace found in the promise fulfilled!
In this heartwarming Advent message, Steve McKenzie takes us back to the hills of Bethlehem, where lowly shepherds were the first to hear the good news of great joy. Exploring Luke 2:8-14, Steve unpacks how the announcement of Jesus’ birth transforms fear into joy and invites everyone—no matter their status or struggles—into God’s glory.
If you’ve ever felt unworthy, uncertain, or afraid, this message will remind you of the incredible joy and peace that come through Christ. Listen now to discover how the hope of Christmas can bring lasting joy to your life this season.
In this Advent message, Steve McKenzie dives into Isaiah 9:2-7, uncovering the promise of light that pierces through the deepest darkness. As Israel faced spiritual, social, and political turmoil, the prophecy of Jesus offered a hope that still transforms lives today. If you’re struggling with life’s challenges or feeling weighed down by the world’s chaos, this sermon reminds us that Jesus is the light who brings peace, joy, and restoration. Listen now to discover how His hope can illuminate your life this Advent season.
In this uplifting message, Steve McKenzie concludes the “Story of God” series with a glimpse of eternity as described in Revelation 21. Explore the promise of a New Heaven and New Earth where God will wipe away every tear and make all things new. Learn how this vision of restoration gives us hope in the midst of life’s pain and a renewed purpose for today. Listen to discover how the hope of eternity can transform your daily life.
In this inspiring sermon, Steve McKenzie unpacks the Apostle Paul’s final letter to Timothy, highlighting the importance of living a legacy that reflects Christ. Through themes of truth, integrity, and faithfulness, Steve challenges us to consider the mark we’re leaving on those around us. Discover how to hold onto the truth of God’s Word with faith and love, live with Christlike character, and equip others to do the same. Listen in to be encouraged to build a life that echoes beyond today.
In this powerful sermon, Stephen Bean explores the Apostle Paul’s imprisonment and how God used his suffering to bring the Gospel to new audiences and strengthen the church. Discover how Paul’s faith under pressure reminds us that even in our hardest moments, God is at work, turning trials into testimonies. Listen in for encouragement on finding purpose in the midst of life’s challenges.
In this powerful message, Steve McKenzie explores the final journey of the Apostle Paul, who faces hardship with unwavering faith and courage. As Paul says goodbye to the Ephesian elders, he reveals how true strength is found in humility, resilience, and a deep commitment to God’s purpose. Listen in to discover how we can finish well and stay anchored in faith, even when life’s challenges are at their fiercest.
In this inspiring sermon, Steve McKenzie explores how the early church faced internal conflicts, external opposition, and personal fears—and yet, through the power of God’s Spirit, continued to thrive and grow. Discover how Paul’s boldness and faith amid hardship reveal God’s call for us to be fearless messengers of the Gospel, knowing He is always with us.
In this powerful sermon, Steve McKenzie explores how God’s presence, symbolized by fire throughout Scripture, now dwells in every believer. Through the story of Pentecost and the unstoppable spread of the Gospel, Steve shows how God’s Spirit empowers us to break through the boundaries of fear, doubt, and insignificance. Listen and discover how you are part of God’s plan to bring light to the world!
In this powerful message from Acts 2, Justin Serra takes us deep into the heart of Pentecost—a moment that transformed the world forever. As the early believers waited with anticipation, the Holy Spirit descended, filling them with a presence unlike anything they had ever known. Justin brings this story to life, showing how God’s Spirit empowers ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.
The resurrection of Jesus is more than a historical event—it’s the heartbeat of our hope, both now and forever. In this sermon, we explore how the resurrection answers life’s deepest questions. Can we trust Jesus to be who He says He is? Does God truly forgive us? What about the brokenness we see in the world? The resurrection is God’s ultimate proof that Jesus is the Savior, His sacrifice was accepted, and new life is available to all who believe. But it doesn’t stop there—this same resurrection power is alive in us today through the Holy Spirit, empowering us to live transformed lives and share the good news with the world.
In this heartfelt message, Stephen Bean dives into the beautiful truth of Jesus’ sacrifice that gives us access to God’s presence. Whether you’ve struggled with guilt, longing for peace, or simply want to know God more deeply, this sermon shows how Jesus’ love and sacrifice bring us the freedom our hearts desperately seek. Listen in and find hope in His ultimate act of love.
“Finding Rest for Your Soul”
In this message, we explore the deep need for rest in a world full of striving and weariness. Using a personal story of a heart condition as a powerful metaphor, we uncover how our souls, much like our hearts, can become erratic and exhausted when out of rhythm with God. Through passages in Matthew 11 and Hebrews 4, we’re invited to stop trying to fix ourselves and instead embrace the true rest that Jesus offers—a rest that restores, heals, and brings us back into alignment with our Creator. Whether you’re carrying burdens or simply feeling the weight of life, this sermon reminds us that rest for our souls is found in Jesus alone. Come and discover the freedom of resting in Him.
Series: The Story of God
Scripture: John 6, Exodus 16
Preacher: Stephen Bean (Elder Candidate)
Series: The Story of God
Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6, Matthew 17:1-5
Preacher: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)
Series: The Story of God
Scripture: John 1:29-34, Romans 4:12-21
Preacher: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)
Series: Making Disciples
Scripture: Colossians 4:2-4, 2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Speaker: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)
Series: Jesus in the Psalms
Scripture: Psalm 118
Preacher: Stephen Bean (Elder Candidate)
Series: Jesus in the Psalms
Scripture: Psalm 110
Preacher: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)
Series: The Story of God
Scripture: The Prophets
Preacher: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)
Series: Story of God
Scripture: 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles
Preacher: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)
Series: The Story of God
Scripture: Joshua, Judges, & Ruth
Preacher: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)
Series: The Story of God
Scripture: Edocus 19-20
Preacher: Steve McKenzie [Lead Pastor]
Series: The Story of God
Scripture: Genesis 37-45
Preacher: Stephen Bean (Elder Candidate)
Series: The Story of God
Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9
Speaker: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)
Series: The Story of God
Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9
Speaker: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)
Series: Story of God
Scripture: Genesis 6:5 - 9:17
Preacher: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)
We experienced technical difficulties and the scripture reading and sermon introduction were not fully recorded.
Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Listen to how God is leading us into the next chapter in 2024.
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Scripture: Luke 24:13-35
Series: Peaks & Valleys
Preacher: Justin A. Serra | Planting Pastor, New City Fellowship
Series: Peaks & Valleys
Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13
Preacher: Justin Serra | Planting Pastor, New City Fellowship
Series: Peaks & Valleys
Scripture: Psalm 13
Preacher: Ryan Walker, Lead Pastor | CrossPointe Downtown
Preacher: Justin Serra | Planting Pastor of New City Fellowship
Series: Peaks & Valleys
Series: Gospel Fellowship (Philippians)
Preacher: Steve McKenzie | Lead Pastor
We apologize for the audio quality for the first 1:02 seconds of the sermon. Please note that after the first minute the rest of the sermon is in the normative quality.
Pastor Steve shared this original advent poem with the congregation during our Christmas candlelight service. We pray it blesses you this Christmas season.
Series: Advent | A Weary World Rejoices
Scripture: Romans 8:18-27
Preacher: Justin Serra, Church Planting Resident
Series: Return: the minor prophets Preacher: Justin Serra | Church Plant Resident
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Series: Return: the minor prophets.
Preacher: Steve McKenzie | Lead Pastor
Note: Apologies for the first 45 seconds of bad audio.
Series: Return; the minor prophets
Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5
Preacher: Justin Serra, Church Plant Resident
Preacher: Steve McKenzie Series: Lessons From the Waiting Room
*** We experienced technical difficulties during the recording of this sermon. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Scripture: Psalm 30
Series: Summer in the Psalms (2022)
Preacher: Justin Serra | Church Plant Resident
Preacher: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)
Note: Part of the sermon was lost because of technical difficulties during the service.
Passage: 1 John 5:1-12
Preacher: Steve McKenzie (Lead Pastor)
Note: We experience technical difficulties at the beginning of the message but the audio clears up in a few minutes.
Series: Light & Love [A Series in 1 John]
Passage: 1 John 3:4-10
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Series: Light & Love (A Study in 1 John)
Passage: 1 John 2:28 - 3:3
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Series: Light & Love (A Series in 1 John)
Scripture: 1 John 2:1-11
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Passage: 1 John 1:5-10
Series: Light & Love (A Study in 1 John)
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4
Series: Light & Love | A Study in 1 John
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Series: Fight for Joy
Scripture: Proverbs, 27:4; 14:30, 1 Peter 2:1-3
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Scripture: Mark 10:1-12
Series: Gospel of Mark [Following Jesus Together]
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Mark 8:22-9:11
Series: Following Jesus Together | Gospel of Mark
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
The sound quality is low for this week's podcast after some techinical difficulties.
Series: Following Jesus Together | Gospel of Mark
Passage: Mark 7:24-36
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Passage: Mark 6:1-29
Series: Following Jesus Together [Gospel of Mark]
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Mark 5:21-43
Series: Following Jesus Together [Gospel of Mark]
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Series: Following Jesus Together [Gospel of Mark]
Passage: Mark 3:7-19
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Series: Following Jesus Together [Gospel of Mark]
Passage: Mark 2:18 - 3:6
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Series: Following Jesus Together [Gospel of Mark]
Scripture: Mark 2:1-17
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Series: Following Jesus Together [Gospel of Mark]
Passage: Mark 1:21-45
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Following Jesus Together [Gospel of Mark]
Passage: Mark 1:1-20
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Series: Following Jesus Together
Passage: Introduction to the Gospel of Mark
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
Series: Renewed | Cultivating Our Hearts for Transformation
Passage: Ephesians 3:14-21
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
The elders of CrossPointe | South Orlando sit down with Mike Aitcheson, Lead Pastor at Christ United Fellowship, to discuss how the gospel speaks to injustice and racism in America.
The elders of CrossPointe | South Orlando sit down with Mike Aitcheson, Lead Pastor at Christ United Fellowship, to discuss how the gospel speaks to injustice and racism in America.
The elders of CrossPointe | South Orlando sit down with Mike Aitcheson, Lead Pastor at Christ United Fellowship, to discuss how the gospel speaks to injustice and racism in America.
The value of community (togetherness) in the expression of generosity.
Passage: 2 Corinthians 8:16 - 9:5
Preacher: Steve McKenzie
What does it mean to be reconciled with God and how are we called to be messengers of reconciliation? Listen as we answer these questions in 2 Corinthians 5:11-21.
1 Peter 1:3-6
We live in uncertain times under the weight of a global pandemic. Fear and uncertainty can crush our spirit but together we celebrate the living hope we have in Jesus.