Set Free (Part 2): Yahweh, Not Pharaoh
In Exodus 1:8–22, we see a powerful contrast between the fear of Pharaoh and the fear of God. As Pharaoh tightens his grip through oppression and violence, God reveals Himself as the only one truly worthy of fear. Through the faithful obedience of the Hebrew midwives, this passage shows how fearing the Lord leads to wisdom, courage, and blessing—even in the face of tyranny. This sermon reminds us that no earthly power can thwart God’s purposes and that true freedom is found in reverent obedience to Yahweh alone.

In this opening message of our new series through the book of Exodus, we begin where the story begins. Exodus 1:1–7 serves as a powerful prologue that links God’s promises in Genesis to His redemptive work that is about to unfold. Far more than a list of names or historical details, this passage reveals the faithful and providential character of God.

In Set Free Part 1, we explore how God sovereignly brought His chosen people to Egypt, why He placed them there, and what He accomplished through them while they lived in a foreign land. From the family line of Abraham to the preservation of Israel through Joseph, we see that nothing in this story is accidental. Every event is guided by God’s hand as He works all things together for His purposes and for the good of His people.

This message reminds us that God’s providence is often only clear when we look back. What may feel confusing or painful in the moment is never wasted in the hands of a faithful God. Just as He preserved, multiplied, and kept His promises to Israel, He remains faithful to His people today.

As we begin this journey through Exodus, we are invited to trust the God who keeps His word, fulfills His promises, and is always at work, even when we cannot yet see it.

Why do bad things happen?
It is one of the biggest and most personal questions people ask, and one that often feels impossible to answer when suffering hits close to home.

In this final message of the Big Questions, Bigger God series, we turn to Genesis 3 to see how the Bible does not just explain the origin of evil, but reveals God’s redemptive plan to overcome it. While Scripture does not give us every detail about why God allowed evil to exist, it clearly tells us what God has done, and will do, about it.

Walking through the serpent, the sin, and the Savior, this message shows how deception entered God’s good creation, how humanity fell into brokenness through disobedience, and how God promised a Redeemer from the very beginning. In Genesis 3:15, often called the first gospel, we see God’s promise that a Savior would come to crush evil once and for all.

This sermon points us to Jesus Christ, who entered our broken world, defeated sin, death, and Satan through His death and resurrection, and offers hope to all who place their faith in Him. Though we still live in a fallen world, we cling to the promise that Christ will return and fully remove suffering, pain, and evil forever.

If you have ever wrestled with suffering, doubt, or the reality of evil, this message offers biblical clarity, deep hope, and lasting comfort rooted in the gospel.

Is Jesus truly God—or just a good moral teacher?
In Week 2 of Big Questions, Bigger God, we tackle one of the most important questions anyone can ask: Is Jesus the true God?

In this message, we walk through Scripture to see how Jesus not only claimed to be God through His teaching, but also demonstrated it through His actions, His miracles, and the fulfillment of prophecy. We examine why Jesus accepted worship, how His life aligns with Old Testament prophecy, and why the apostles were so convinced of His deity that they were willing to die for it.

Why do Christians believe there is only one way to salvation? Isn’t that claim narrow, intolerant, or outdated? In this opening message of our Big Questions, Bigger God series, we address one of the most controversial questions of the Christian faith and answer it from the full counsel of Scripture.

This message explores why salvation is found through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone by examining God’s love, His justice, the seriousness of sin, and the necessity of a perfect substitute. Through key passages from both the Old and New Testaments, we see why no one else could accomplish what Christ has done and why Jesus is not merely a way to God—but the way.

Whether you are wrestling with doubts, engaging skeptics, or seeking to be better equipped to defend the gospel, this sermon aims to strengthen your faith and clarify why Christ alone saves.

As we step into a new year, Jesus gives us a simple but challenging call: pray without losing heart until He comes again.

In Luke 18:1–8, Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow to encourage weary believers who are tempted to give up when prayers seem unanswered. Living between Christ’s first and second coming, we are reminded that prayer is not optional—it is how God sustains our faith in the waiting.

In this message, we explore:

• Why Jesus commands us to pray continually without discouragement

• How God’s character far surpasses the unjust judge in the parable

• What it means to pray with faith while waiting for Christ’s return

• Four practical ways to imitate the widow’s faith through helplessness, persistence, specificity, and Scripture-shaped prayer

Whether you’ve grown tired in prayer, feel discouraged by unanswered requests, or simply want to begin 2026 with renewed dependence on God, this message calls us back to faithful, persevering prayer.

Where do you look for hope when life feels broken and weary? In this Advent Week 4 message, we turn to Galatians 4:4–5 to discover that true hope is not wishful thinking, but a confident assurance rooted in God’s promises. As we close our Advent series, we see how God sent His Son at the perfect time to redeem us from sin and adopt us into His family. This sermon explores the timing of hope, the Son of hope, and the purpose of hope, reminding us that Jesus stepped into our hopelessness to rescue and restore us. If you’re longing for real, lasting hope this Christmas season, this message invites you to look to Jesus, the One who redeems, adopts, and brings hope to the soul.

In this Advent message, Pastor Kole walks through the angel’s announcement in Luke 2:10–11 and shows why Jesus alone brings good news of great joy. While happiness rises and falls with circumstances, biblical joy is rooted in the unchanging character of God and the person of Jesus Christ. By unpacking the three titles given to Jesus—Savior, Christ, and Lord—this sermon reveals why the birth of Christ is not just a sentimental story, but the fulfillment of God’s promises and the source of lasting, soul-satisfying joy. Whether you’re weary, searching, or longing for something deeper this Christmas season, this message invites you to come to Christ and experience the fullness of joy found only in Him.

This week at Cross Community Church, Pastor Brian teaches from the familiar yet powerful verse John 3:16, reminding us that God’s love is far more than a simple statement — it is universal, sacrificial, and eternal. We learn that God’s love reaches every person, meeting us right where we are and inviting us into the victory found in Christ. His love is proven through the ultimate sacrifice of giving His Son, demonstrating a deeply personal love that goes far beyond anything generic or distant. And for all who believe, God offers everlasting life, a promise of freedom from condemnation and the hope of eternity with Him. This message invites us to see God’s love not as something ordinary, but as a life-changing reality freely given to all.

This week marks the final message in our Generations series through Titus 2:2–8. In this concluding sermon, Pastor Kole turns to Paul’s instruction for young men in Titus 2:6–8, showing how the gospel transforms the way the next generation of believers lives, leads, and grows.

Pastor Kole unpacks three marks of a godly young man: self-control, setting a Christlike example, and rightly handling and communicating God’s Word. This message reminds us that true obedience flows from a transformed heart, and that every believer—young and old—is called into a life of discipleship, accountability, and gospel-driven influence.

As we close out this multi-week journey through God’s design for every age and stage of the Christian life, we’re invited to reflect on how Jesus forms His people into a multi-generational family of faith built on truth, integrity, and love.