Cross Points Podcast

Grace isn’t just a concept—it’s a pursuit. A relentless, wild, love-soaked movement of God toward the undeserving.In this powerful message, Pastor David shares stories of unimaginable forgiveness, radical adoption, and the scandalous grace of God that leaves the 99 to find the 1. From the El Paso courtroom to the words of Rich Mullins and Brennan Manning, we explore the kind of grace that doesn't make sense… unless you've experienced it.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

Today, we celebrated baptisms, new beginnings, and the powerful reminder that freedom in Jesus is just the starting line—not the finish line.Following Jesus isn’t just a feeling or a moment—it’s a brand new life. Just like God parted the Red Sea for His people, He’s parted the waters of death for you. You've been set free from sin, shame, and death. But now comes the real question: What are you hungry for next?In this message, Pastor David challenges us to consider what we're feeding our souls with. Freedom comes with choices. And what you crave now will shape your future.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

Silent Saturday. A day of confusion, heartbreak, and despair. But Easter Sunday? It starts with a whisper—a name spoken in love. Join as we journey from the silence of Saturday to the sound that split history in two: the sound of resurrection.In this powerful Easter message, Pastor David unpacks the beauty, depth, and promise of Jesus’ resurrection—how it speaks to our deepest fears, quiets our chaos, and calls each of us by name. From Mary’s tears at the tomb to the trumpet blast that signals the end of death itself, this is more than a story—it’s your invitation to live again.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

In this powerful Palm Sunday message, Pastor David journeys through three vivid images from Scripture—a donkey, blood, and a pit—to uncover the heart of Jesus as He enters Jerusalem for the final time. Whether you're stuck in comparison, weighed down by shame, or simply hungry for hope—Jesus meets you right where you are.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

When money crashes, faith is tested. The recent stock market collapse reminds us vividly: money is a powerful, yet fleeting master. Pastor David explores how our relationship with money reveals who truly reigns in our hearts. Discover powerful insights from the lives of two disciples—Matthew and Judas. Matthew, once trapped by greed, experienced radical freedom when Jesus called him to "Follow Me." Judas, however, allowed the love of money to steal his worship, make him a traitor, and ultimately kick Jesus off the throne of his heart. Which path are you walking today—Matthew’s road of generosity and freedom, or Judas’s tragic path of betrayal?To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

Today, we explore what it truly means to follow Jesus—embracing both the simplicity and the deep challenge that comes with it. Pastor Cooper guides us through key Scriptures, revealing how Jesus calls us to a radical kind of love that defies human nature. Jesus said in John 10:10, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Discover how embracing Jesus' command to love—even our enemies—brings fullness to life.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

What price are you willing to pay for what matters most?Laura Dekker sailed solo around the world at just 16 years old. Facing storms, solitude, and sacrifice, she knew the cost—and chose it anyway. Today, Pastor David explores Luke 14, where Jesus challenges us to consider the true cost of following Him.Following Jesus means counting the cost—fully and honestly. It's radically free yet enormously expensive. Grace opens the door, but true discipleship requires grit, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

Christianity isn't a spectator sport—it’s a radical call to action. In this message, Pastor David takes a deep dive into understanding that the Kingdom of God demands more than mere spectatorship. It's not about feeling good or simply securing a spot in heaven; it's about dying to self and living fully surrendered to Christ.Together we'll unpack how true Christianity is a radical commitment to Christ's ways, contrasting the superficial comforts of modern culture with the transformative power of living like Jesus. Inspired by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, we confront the concept of "cheap grace" and explore what it means to imitate Christ authentically.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

Where is the good life truly found? The world tells us it’s in wealth, power, success, and popularity. But in one of His most famous teachings—the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12—Jesus offers a radically different vision.In this message, guest speaker, Pastor Nika Spaulding, explores how Jesus’ words challenge our world’s values and invite us to live differently—embracing humility, justice, mercy, and peace. The Beatitudes aren’t just virtues; they’re a call to embody Christ Himself.To learn more about Cross Points, check out our website:http://crosspointschurch.comTo stay up to date, check out our social media:Instagram: @crosspointskcFacebook: Cross Points ChurchYoutube: CrossPointsKCTwitter: @crosspointskc

Are you ready to discover the Kingdom of God in a way you never have before? In this powerful message, Pastor David unpacks the biblical foundation of Christianity—how we are both sacred and sinful, how God’s covenant was always part of the plan, and how Jesus’ incarnation changes everything.

This week, we dive deep into what it means to live in the tension between the present brokenness of the world and the coming fullness of God's Kingdom. Jesus declared, "The time has come. The Kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15). But what does that mean for us today?

Through scripture, history, and personal challenge, this message will help you grasp the reality that while we still face struggle and suffering, Jesus has already secured the victory. The Kingdom is here, and it's breaking through!

📖 Key Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 1:4, Isaiah 2:4, Isaiah 11:6, Mark 1:15
📚 Recommended Reading: God’s Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible
🙌 Challenge: What do you need to surrender to fully embrace Jesus as King?

Don’t miss this deep and inspiring look at how God is restoring all things through His rule and reign. Listen now and be encouraged to step fully into His Kingdom today!