Cross of Grace Church Sermons

What tools has God given us in order to live faithfully? Luke in Acts 2:42 shows us that, as believers, we are given the Holy Spirit who creates communities of Christians, a means of grace to help us live faithfully.

Why do you pray? Out of obedience? Duty? Routine? James 5:13-18 shows us that we should pray because God hears us, God answers us, and God uses us.

How do we as Christians find rest? As the author of Hebrews describes God’s Word, we see that we must strive to enter God's rest by believing in His Word.

What’s most exciting about Christmas? That God became man to give us grace.

Does the light of Christ attract or repel you? The Apostle John in John 1:6-13 writes about how the light was rejected, describing the rights for those who receive the light, showing us that the light of Christ shines and divides.

How would you describe Jesus’ life? Where would you even start? In John 1:1-5, we get an introduction to the life of Jesus, the eternal, creative, and life-giving Word. Showing us that into the darkness of the world, God’s light shines.

Do you desire peace? In chapter four of his letter to the Philippians, the Apostle Paul presents four streams of peace that Christians are invited to drink from, showing us that a life governed by the gospel is characterized by peace.

How are you running your race? The Apostle Paul models how to run the race toward resurrection in Philippians 3:12-21 and instructs us to run the race until you hold the prize.

What would you put on your résumé to qualify for Heaven? In Philippians 3:1-11 Paul gives us two ways a person can try to be in right relationship with God, showing us that true righteousness comes not from your own qualifications, but from Christ’s.

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Who is your hero? Who is it that you look up to? The Apostle Paul in Philippians 2:19-30 gives us two examples of the type of people we should look up to as we grow in Christ, showing us that Christians in process need in-process examples.