CrossTown

Send us Fan Mail

Jesus has always been a polarizing figure. In John 7 we see repeatedly the rift Jesus causes between men. Because Jesus divided men, we also will be divisive if we follow Him faithfully. But being divisive is not bad if we are proclaiming and defending the truth of the gospel. Still, as Jesus shows, and as has been seen throughout the history of God's people, being divisive for the truth of Jesus will bring antagonism and persecution. But Christians need not fear, because we are on the winning side.

Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown!

See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com

Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email address is [email protected]. 

If you would like a copy of my doctrinal statement, I'll be happy to send you one! email me at the email address above, and I'll get one to you ASAP.

By the way, check out my book Sailing the Seven Cs on Amazon.com. It's a mystery novel wherein I probe the question "If God is good, why is there suffering in the world?" You can find it by copying and pasting the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Seven-Cs-David-Spaugh/dp/B08WTZZPF5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U4OR0NB6PHZR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1vYyXsdmiNEUI6oulPpp9l_

HreBpYuyQ8MQlYATASyU.NiULDAHoiC_Ti5_WyIDEnecl8sHGIwIWqgNMk2sSiTo&dib

_tag=se&keywords=sailing+the+seven+cs&qid=1769693640&sprefix=

sailing+the+seven+cs%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

“Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”

Send us Fan Mail

In this text from John 6, Jesus tells His audience they must "eat His flesh and drink His blood" if they want eternal life. What does He mean by this?  Is Jesus referring to the Eucharist (i.e. the Lord's Table)? Does this mean when we partake of the Lord's Table, the bread and wine literally become Jesus's flesh and blood? This "hard" saying is one bone of contention which offends those with superficial faith, who subsequently abandon Jesus. Why did those with shallow faith reject Him, and how do we finish strong in Jesus? This podcast seeks to answer those questions.

Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown!

See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com

Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email address is [email protected]. 

If you would like a copy of my doctrinal statement, I'll be happy to send you one! email me at the email address above, and I'll get one to you ASAP.

By the way, check out my book Sailing the Seven Cs on Amazon.com. It's a mystery novel wherein I probe the question "If God is good, why is there suffering in the world?" You can find it by copying and pasting the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Seven-Cs-David-Spaugh/dp/B08WTZZPF5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U4OR0NB6PHZR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1vYyXsdmiNEUI6oulPpp9l_

HreBpYuyQ8MQlYATASyU.NiULDAHoiC_Ti5_WyIDEnecl8sHGIwIWqgNMk2sSiTo&dib

_tag=se&keywords=sailing+the+seven+cs&qid=1769693640&sprefix=

sailing+the+seven+cs%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

“Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”

Send us Fan Mail

Jesus is the Bread of Life. Since we humans are "dead in our sins," we are incapable of turning to Jesus for salvation. We can only come to Jesus when the Father, by His grace, draws us to Him. Those whom the Father draws come to Jesus, those who are drawn to Him believe in Him, and those who believe in Him are given eternal, resurrection life. Tune in to this edition of CrossTown to hear of God's unfathomable grace!

Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown!

See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com

Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email address is [email protected]. 

If you would like a copy of my doctrinal statement, I'll be happy to send you one! email me at the email address above, and I'll get one to you ASAP.

By the way, check out my book Sailing the Seven Cs on Amazon.com. It's a mystery novel wherein I probe the question "If God is good, why is there suffering in the world?" You can find it by copying and pasting the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Seven-Cs-David-Spaugh/dp/B08WTZZPF5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U4OR0NB6PHZR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1vYyXsdmiNEUI6oulPpp9l_

HreBpYuyQ8MQlYATASyU.NiULDAHoiC_Ti5_WyIDEnecl8sHGIwIWqgNMk2sSiTo&dib

_tag=se&keywords=sailing+the+seven+cs&qid=1769693640&sprefix=

sailing+the+seven+cs%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

“Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”

Send us Fan Mail

After miraculously feeding the crowd, then walking on the water in John 6:1-21, Jesus begins a lengthy explanation regarding the point of the miracle. Though the people enjoyed the benefit the miracle produced, they didn't grasp its significance. After expositing the text, Pastor Dave makes two practical applications concerning how we should see God's good gifts. Listen in, and we hope you are encouraged and strengthened through this installment of CrossTown!

Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown!

See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com

Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email address is [email protected]. 

If you would like a copy of my doctrinal statement, I'll be happy to send you one! email me at the email address above, and I'll get one to you ASAP.

By the way, check out my book Sailing the Seven Cs on Amazon.com. It's a mystery novel wherein I probe the question "If God is good, why is there suffering in the world?" You can find it by copying and pasting the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Seven-Cs-David-Spaugh/dp/B08WTZZPF5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U4OR0NB6PHZR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1vYyXsdmiNEUI6oulPpp9l_

HreBpYuyQ8MQlYATASyU.NiULDAHoiC_Ti5_WyIDEnecl8sHGIwIWqgNMk2sSiTo&dib

_tag=se&keywords=sailing+the+seven+cs&qid=1769693640&sprefix=

sailing+the+seven+cs%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

“Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”

Send us Fan Mail

In John 6, Jesus performs the fourth and fifth of His "seven great signs." What is the significance of these two miracles, and how do they apply to our lives? When life seems out of control, can we trust Jesus to get us to safety? Listen in to see that Jesus's miracles include "more than meets the eye." 

Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown!

See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com

Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email address is [email protected]. 

If you would like a copy of my doctrinal statement, I'll be happy to send you one! email me at the email address above, and I'll get one to you ASAP.

By the way, check out my book Sailing the Seven Cs on Amazon.com. It's a mystery novel wherein I probe the question "If God is good, why is there suffering in the world?" You can find it by copying and pasting the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Seven-Cs-David-Spaugh/dp/B08WTZZPF5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U4OR0NB6PHZR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1vYyXsdmiNEUI6oulPpp9l_

HreBpYuyQ8MQlYATASyU.NiULDAHoiC_Ti5_WyIDEnecl8sHGIwIWqgNMk2sSiTo&dib

_tag=se&keywords=sailing+the+seven+cs&qid=1769693640&sprefix=

sailing+the+seven+cs%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

“Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”

Send us Fan Mail

In James 1:19-21, we are taught to avoid anger. In this podcast, Pastor Dave explains what it means to resist anger and why it's important to do so. Have an anger problem, or know someone who does? Then take time to listen in!

Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown!

See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com

Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email address is [email protected]. 

If you would like a copy of my doctrinal statement, I'll be happy to send you one! email me at the email address above, and I'll get one to you ASAP.

By the way, check out my book Sailing the Seven Cs on Amazon.com. It's a mystery novel wherein I probe the question "If God is good, why is there suffering in the world?" You can find it by copying and pasting the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Seven-Cs-David-Spaugh/dp/B08WTZZPF5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U4OR0NB6PHZR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1vYyXsdmiNEUI6oulPpp9l_

HreBpYuyQ8MQlYATASyU.NiULDAHoiC_Ti5_WyIDEnecl8sHGIwIWqgNMk2sSiTo&dib

_tag=se&keywords=sailing+the+seven+cs&qid=1769693640&sprefix=

sailing+the+seven+cs%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

“Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”

Send us Fan Mail

In His discourse in the aftermath of the healing of the lame man, Jesus defends His ministry by calling on witnesses such as the John the Baptist, His own works, the Father, and others. But the religious leaders still refuse to believe in Him. Why? In this edition of CrossTown, Pastor Dave not only exposits this John passage, but also explores the question of how we can witness to the lost in the face of their unbelief.

Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown!

See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com

Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email address is [email protected]. 

If you would like a copy of my doctrinal statement, I'll be happy to send you one! email me at the email address above, and I'll get one to you ASAP.

By the way, check out my book Sailing the Seven Cs on Amazon.com. It's a mystery novel wherein I probe the question "If God is good, why is there suffering in the world?" You can find it by copying and pasting the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Seven-Cs-David-Spaugh/dp/B08WTZZPF5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U4OR0NB6PHZR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1vYyXsdmiNEUI6oulPpp9l_

HreBpYuyQ8MQlYATASyU.NiULDAHoiC_Ti5_WyIDEnecl8sHGIwIWqgNMk2sSiTo&dib

_tag=se&keywords=sailing+the+seven+cs&qid=1769693640&sprefix=

sailing+the+seven+cs%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

“Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”

Send us Fan Mail

Because of Jesus's relationship to the Father, He is Lord over life, and the final judge at the resurrection of the dead. In Him Christians have eternal life now, and should thus live in such a way so as to reflect our redeemed status in anticipation of the Kingdom. Furthermore, since the unrepentant are under judgment, they should turn to Jesus in faith to escape the wrath to come. 

Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown!

See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com

Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email address is [email protected]. 

If you would like a copy of my doctrinal statement, I'll be happy to send you one! email me at the email address above, and I'll get one to you ASAP.

By the way, check out my book Sailing the Seven Cs on Amazon.com. It's a mystery novel wherein I probe the question "If God is good, why is there suffering in the world?" You can find it by copying and pasting the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Seven-Cs-David-Spaugh/dp/B08WTZZPF5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U4OR0NB6PHZR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1vYyXsdmiNEUI6oulPpp9l_

HreBpYuyQ8MQlYATASyU.NiULDAHoiC_Ti5_WyIDEnecl8sHGIwIWqgNMk2sSiTo&dib

_tag=se&keywords=sailing+the+seven+cs&qid=1769693640&sprefix=

sailing+the+seven+cs%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

“Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”

Send us Fan Mail

When Jesus heals the paralyzed man at the Pool of Bethesda, His critics persecute Him for doing this on the Sabbath Day. In defending His actions, Jesus says "Since the Father works on the Sabbath, so do I." Thus further angered the religious leaders, but why? Listen in to learn how Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath, and how Jesus's actions apply to us.

Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown!

See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com

Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email address is [email protected]. 

If you would like a copy of my doctrinal statement, I'll be happy to send you one! email me at the email address above, and I'll get one to you ASAP.

By the way, check out my book Sailing the Seven Cs on Amazon.com. It's a mystery novel wherein I probe the question "If God is good, why is there suffering in the world?" You can find it by copying and pasting the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Seven-Cs-David-Spaugh/dp/B08WTZZPF5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U4OR0NB6PHZR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1vYyXsdmiNEUI6oulPpp9l_

HreBpYuyQ8MQlYATASyU.NiULDAHoiC_Ti5_WyIDEnecl8sHGIwIWqgNMk2sSiTo&dib

_tag=se&keywords=sailing+the+seven+cs&qid=1769693640&sprefix=

sailing+the+seven+cs%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

“Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”

Send us Fan Mail

In John 5, Jesus performs His "third great sign" - the healing of a man who has been lame for 38 years. Because Jesus performed this miracle, the religious leaders persecute Him. Among other things, this text reminds us that healing is Jesus's sovereign prerogative, that there are worse things than physical suffering, and that compassion is appropriate any and every day of the week. Take a journey to CrossTown and listen in! 

Thanks for listening! I hope you take up residency in CrossTown!

See my Buzzsprout page at https://crosstown.buzzsprout.com

Don't forget! You can send me a text using the link above, or if you have any questions, my email address is [email protected]. 

If you would like a copy of my doctrinal statement, I'll be happy to send you one! email me at the email address above, and I'll get one to you ASAP.

By the way, check out my book Sailing the Seven Cs on Amazon.com. It's a mystery novel wherein I probe the question "If God is good, why is there suffering in the world?" You can find it by copying and pasting the following link.

https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Seven-Cs-David-Spaugh/dp/B08WTZZPF5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1U4OR0NB6PHZR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1vYyXsdmiNEUI6oulPpp9l_

HreBpYuyQ8MQlYATASyU.NiULDAHoiC_Ti5_WyIDEnecl8sHGIwIWqgNMk2sSiTo&dib

_tag=se&keywords=sailing+the+seven+cs&qid=1769693640&sprefix=

sailing+the+seven+cs%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1

“Scripture quotations taken from the (NASB®) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. www.Lockman.org”