CPXL Season 2 • Episode 4

Genesis 25:12–18 – The Account of Ishmael’s Line

As the book of Genesis continues to narrow from nations to one family, Scripture pauses to record the generations of Ishmael—Abraham’s son who was not part of the covenant line, yet still deeply seen and blessed by God.

In this episode of CPXL, we explore Genesis 25:12–18 and what Ishmael’s genealogy reveals about God’s faithfulness to His promises. Though Isaac carries the covenant forward, God does not forget Ishmael. His line grows into twelve princes and a great nation, fulfilling the words God spoke years earlier to Hagar and Abraham.

This conversation helps us distinguish between blessing and covenant, showing that while God’s purposes are specific, His mercy is wide. Ishmael’s story reminds us that God keeps His word—even when human decisions complicate the story—and that His compassion extends beyond the boundaries we often assume.

In This Episode:

Why Scripture records Ishmael’s genealogy

How God fulfills His promises outside the covenant line

The difference between blessing and covenant

What Ishmael’s story teaches us about God’s character

How this passage shapes the way we view those who feel “outside” the promise

Key Scriptures:

Genesis 25:12–18

Genesis 16

Genesis 17:18–20

Genesis 21:13

Psalm 145:9

As we reflect on God’s faithfulness to Ishmael, we’re invited to trust God’s promises more deeply—and to see others with greater compassion as we continue into the story of Isaac’s sons.

About CPXL

CPXL exists to equip and encourage Everyday Missionaries to Love God, Grow Up, Serve All, and Live Sent.

 👉 Follow along on the Reading Plan: crosspointchurch.com/readingplan

About CrossPoint Church

CrossPoint is one church in many places, reaching Kansas by catalyzing God’s people to be Everyday Missionaries. Find a location near you: crosspointchurch.com/locations

#CPXL #Genesis #Ishmael #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #CrossPointChurch

CPXL Season 2 • Episode 3: The Abrahamic Covenant — God’s Promise, God’s People, God’s Plan | Genesis 12, 15, 17

After the scattering at Babel, God begins something new through one man and one family. In this episode of CPXL, we explore the Abrahamic Covenant—God’s foundational promise that sets the trajectory for the entire biblical story.

Walking through Genesis 12, 15, and 17, we see that God’s covenant is entirely His initiative—grounded in faith, not performance. From Abram’s call to trust without seeing the full picture, to God alone cutting the covenant, this conversation reveals God’s heart to restore, bless, and redeem the nations.

The episode also points forward to Jesus, the promised descendant through whom the blessing to all nations is fulfilled—showing how faith, not lineage, defines God’s people.

In This Episode:

God’s call to Abram and the meaning of covenant

Why faith is central to God’s promises

How the covenant expands in Genesis 15 and 17

How Abraham’s story points forward to Jesus

What it means to live as people of the covenant today

Key Scriptures:

Genesis 12:1–3

Genesis 15

Genesis 17

Galatians 3

Romans 4

As Genesis narrows from nations to one family, we’re invited to see ourselves within God’s unfolding covenant story—and to consider where He may be calling us to trust Him without seeing the full picture.

About CPXL

CPXL exists to equip and encourage Everyday Missionaries to Love God, Grow Up, Serve All, and Live Sent.

👉 Follow along on the Reading Plan: crosspointchurch.com/readingplan

About CrossPoint Church

CrossPoint is one church in many places, reaching Kansas by catalyzing God’s people to be Everyday Missionaries.

Find a location near you: crosspointchurch.com/locations

#CPXL #Genesis #AbrahamicCovenant #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #CrossPointChurch

Genesis 10:1–11:26 | Nations, Babel, and God’s Direction

In this episode of CPXL, Andy Addis and Eric Franklin are joined by Ryan Booth for the first three-pastor conversation of Season 2 as they walk through Genesis 10–11—the account of Noah’s sons, the spread of nations, and the Tower of Babel.

Genesis 10 shows how humanity repopulates the earth after the flood, forming diverse nations and families. Genesis 11 reveals how pride and misplaced unity fracture that diversity at Babel. Together, these chapters remind us that while humanity multiplies, moves, and sometimes rebels, God remains sovereignly at work—directing history toward His redemptive purposes.

The conversation explores why the “Table of Nations” matters, what Babel teaches us about pride and unity, and how God’s scattering is not only judgment, but also loving direction. The episode closes by pointing forward to the genealogy of Shem and the emergence of Abram—evidence that God’s plan continues even through a fractured world.

In This Episode:

Why Genesis 10 matters more than we think

Unity, diversity, and God’s design for the nations

The heart issue behind the Tower of Babel

How God redirects humanity without abandoning His promise

The hopeful line leading toward Abram

Key Scriptures:

Genesis 10:1–32

Genesis 11:1–26

Genesis 1:28

Deuteronomy 32:8

Acts 17:26–27

Hebrews 11:8–12

As Genesis shifts from nations to one family, we’re invited to see how God works through history—and through ours.

CPXL exists to equip and encourage Everyday Missionaries to Love God, Grow Up, Serve All, and Live Sent.

Follow along on the Reading Plan with us: crosspointchurch.com/readingplan

About CrossPoint Church

CrossPoint is one church in many places, striving to reach the state of Kansas by catalyzing God’s people to be Everyday Missionaries. By God’s grace, we are pursuing a vision to multiply into 20 locations by 2031—awakening the next 1% of our communities with the true hope and freedom found in Christ.

Find a CrossPoint location near you at crosspointchurch.com/locations

#CPXL #CrossPointChurch #BibleStudy #Genesis #ChristianPodcast #EverydayMissionaries

CPXL | Season 2, Episode 1

The Generations of Adam | Genesis 5:1–6:8

CPXL is your midweek companion to the weekend message from CrossPoint—designed to extend the conversation deeper into life and faith.

In this episode, Pastors Andy Addis and Eric Franklin dive into Genesis 5:1–6:8, exploring the genealogy of Adam, the sobering weight of sin, and the surprising thread of grace that runs through even the darkest chapters of Scripture. As the repeated phrase “and he died” echoes through the text, we’re reminded of the cost of the fall—yet also pointed to hope, as God preserves a line of promise.

Together, we discuss what it means to bear the image of God, how sin impacts humanity, what it looks like to truly walk with God like Enoch, and where grace appears in the midst of judgment through Noah.

Key themes include:

The image of God and human value

The consequence of sin and mortality

Walking faithfully with God

God’s grief over sin—and His enduring grace

Whether you’re reading along with us or joining for the conversation, this episode invites you to reflect on where you see the weight of sin today—and where God is still preserving hope.

CPXL exists to equip and encourage Everyday Missionaries to Love God, Grow Up, Serve All, and Live Sent.

📣 Supplemental Resources

Our 2026 Reading Plan: crosspointchurch.com/readingplan

About CrossPoint Church

CrossPoint is one church in many places, striving to reach the state of Kansas by catalyzing God’s people to be Everyday Missionaries. By God’s grace, we are pursuing a vision to multiply into 20 locations by 2031—awakening the next 1% of our communities with the true hope and freedom found in Christ.

Find a CrossPoint location near you at crosspointchurch.com/locations

#CPXL #CrossPointChurch #BibleStudy #Genesis #ChristianPodcast #EverydayMissionaries

We often hear the church referred to as the bride of Christ. And in this episode of CPXL, Pastor Andy walks through Revelation Chapter 19, the marriage supper of the lamb. Looking at practical ways we can apply these teachings to our relationship with Christ today. 

📣 Supplemental Resources: 

This week’s Sermon https://youtu.be/5uzs_ELuWK8

Current Sermon Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtt3maTJYGPwEdAjO9PoMireDLq0LcccB

#CrossPointChurch #AndyAddis #Jesus #Christian #CPXLPodcast #ChristianPodcast

About CrossPoint Church 

CrossPoint is one church in many places striving to reach the state of Kansas by catalyzing God's people to be Everyday Missionaries. We are trusting God to do the extraordinary, in that by 2031, we have multiplied into 20 locations, deploying thousands of Everyday Missionaries to awaken the next 1% of our communities with the true hope and freedom found in Christ. 

Find a CrossPoint Location near you at crosspointchurch.com/locations

It is by grace that you have been saved. Not by works, so that no one may boast. In this episode of CPXL, we walk through how our view of God’s judgement and saving grace changes as we age. From “fire insurance”, to am I good enough?, to wanting to be in relationship with Him, as we mature, so does our view on judgement. 

📣 Supplemental Resources: 

This week’s Sermon https://youtu.be/hRnpXIuBivc

Current Sermon Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtt3maTJYGPwEdAjO9PoMireDLq0LcccB

#CrossPointChurch #AndyAddis #Jesus #Christian #CPXLPodcast #ChristianPodcast

About CrossPoint Church 

CrossPoint is one church in many places striving to reach the state of Kansas by catalyzing God's people to be Everyday Missionaries. We are trusting God to do the extraordinary, in that by 2031, we have multiplied into 20 locations, deploying thousands of Everyday Missionaries to awaken the next 1% of our communities with the true hope and freedom found in Christ. 

Find a CrossPoint Location near you at crosspointchurch.com/locations

Everyone struggles with God’s judgement at some level. Sometimes there is a fear that it will  fall upon them. Other times, it is because we don’t see how judgement can fit in with a loving God. In this episode of CPXL, Pastor Andy talks about God’s judgment and how in the end, his judgement is ultimately a good thing. 

📣 Supplemental Resources: 

This week’s Sermon https://youtu.be/yQI7LK3tTDA 

Current Sermon Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtt3maTJYGPwEdAjO9PoMireDLq0LcccB

#CrossPointChurch #AndyAddis #Jesus #Christian #CPXLPodcast #ChristianPodcast

About CrossPoint Church 

CrossPoint is one church in many places striving to reach the state of Kansas by catalyzing God's people to be Everyday Missionaries. We are trusting God to do the extraordinary, in that by 2031, we have multiplied into 20 locations, deploying thousands of Everyday Missionaries to awaken the next 1% of our communities with the true hope and freedom found in Christ. 

Find a CrossPoint Location near you at crosspointchurch.com/locations

If Jesus wrote a letter to the American Church today, what would He say? In this episode of CPXL, Pastors Andy and Eric talk about what it really looks like to live for Christ. Not playing the game of going to church, but living a life that is changed by the Gospel.

📣 Supplemental Resources: 

This week’s Sermon https://youtu.be/P9QLCjeXT9o

Current Sermon Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtt3maTJYGPwEdAjO9PoMireDLq0LcccB

#CrossPointChurch #AndyAddis #Jesus #Christian #CPXLPodcast #ChristianPodcast

About CrossPoint Church 

CrossPoint is one church in many places striving to reach the state of Kansas by catalyzing God's people to be Everyday Missionaries. We are trusting God to do the extraordinary, in that by 2031, we have multiplied into 20 locations, deploying thousands of Everyday Missionaries to awaken the next 1% of our communities with the true hope and freedom found in Christ. 

Find a CrossPoint Location near you at crosspointchurch.com/locations

In the book of Revelation, John describes a moment when Jesus appeared to him in a vision. Jesus is still revealing himself to people today, but oftentimes it looks different. In this episode of CPXL, Pastor Andy talks about how we see Jesus today, in our worship services, in scripture, in prayer, and in our testimonies.  

📣 Supplemental Resources: 

This week’s Sermon https://youtu.be/nX90VPdxF2k

Current Sermon Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtt3maTJYGPwEdAjO9PoMireDLq0LcccB

#CrossPointChurch #AndyAddis #Jesus #Christian #CPXLPodcast #ChristianPodcast

About CrossPoint Church 

CrossPoint is one church in many places striving to reach the state of Kansas by catalyzing God's people to be Everyday Missionaries. We are trusting God to do the extraordinary, in that by 2031, we have multiplied into 20 locations, deploying thousands of Everyday Missionaries to awaken the next 1% of our communities with the true hope and freedom found in Christ. 

Find a CrossPoint Location near you at crosspointchurch.com/locations

Contending for the faith is done in word and deed. We must speak up and take steps to support the Gospel even when it isn’t popular. In this episode of CPXL, we discuss two major themes in the book of Jude: Protecting against false teachers in the church and a call to persevere. 

📣 Supplemental Resources: 

This week’s Sermon https://youtu.be/TNy2m15ouUk

Current Sermon Series https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtt3maTJYGPwynZi1K-fJjNNHWS6PyARZ

#CrossPointChurch #AndyAddis #Jesus #Christian #CPXLPodcast #ChristianPodcast

About CrossPoint Church 

CrossPoint is one church in many places striving to reach the state of Kansas by catalyzing God's people to be Everyday Missionaries. We are trusting God to do the extraordinary, in that by 2031, we have multiplied into 20 locations, deploying thousands of Everyday Missionaries to awaken the next 1% of our communities with the true hope and freedom found in Christ. 

Find a CrossPoint Location near you at crosspointchurch.com/locations