CrossWalk Church

Continuing our Trending: The Trickiness of Half-Truths message series by taking a closer look at one of our culture's favorite sayings: “You Do You!”

It sounds freeing, doesn't it? Live your life. Follow your heart. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

But what happens when doing what feels right to us leads us away from what's right with God? What if the freedom we're looking for isn't found in doing whatever we want, but in following the One who knows what's best for us?

Discover what God's Word has to say about this popular half-truth and the better way Jesus offers us!

The sermon entitled "You do You" was preached by Senior Pastor Tim Glende at Crosswalk Church as part of the "Trending: The Trickiness of Half Truths" message series.

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Cactus Canyon High School - 9/11am

All Paths Lead to God . . . Right?

Have you ever been at a funeral or celebration of life and wondered, "Is this person in heaven?" Maybe you just assume they are.

But it raises an interesting question, "Who gets into heaven . . and why?

Is it good people? Religious people? People who try their best? What about people who believe in a different religion?

And perhaps the biggest question of all: Who gets to decide?

These are questions people have wrestled with for centuries. And while we might have strong opinions about who goes to heaven, there's a much more personal question quietly lurking in our hearts:

“Am I going to heaven?”

Continuing our series, Trending: The Trickiness of Half-Truths, tackling one of our culture's most popular beliefs: “All Paths Lead to God.”

It sounds loving. It sounds inclusive. But is it true? And how can we really know?

Here's the good news: God doesn't want you guessing about your eternity. He wants you to have confidence!

Discover what Jesus says about the way to heaven and why his answer offers something far better than uncertainty—the confidence of knowing where we stand with God.

The sermon entitled "All Paths Lead to God" was preached by Pastor Dan Solofra at Crosswalk Church as part of the "Trending: The Trickiness of Half Truths" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship

Cactus Canyon High School - 9/11am

God Wants Me to Be Happy?!?You've probably heard someone say it. Maybe you've even said it yourself. And honestly, who doesn't want to be happy?

But here's a question worth asking: What if something that sounds so right could actually lead us in the wrong direction?

In this message series we're taking some of the most popular beliefs in our culture and putting them to the test against God's Word. Because just because something is popular doesn't mean it's true—and just because it sounds right doesn't mean it is!

We're starting with a big one: "God Wants Me to Be Happy."

But what happens when happiness becomes our highest priority? What happens when following Jesus doesn't make life easier, when obedience requires sacrifice, or when God's plans don't match our plans?

Discover why God has something much bigger and better in mind for you than simply making you happy. And it all begins with what Jesus has already done for you!

The sermon entitled "God Wants Me to Be Happy" was preached by Senior Pastor Tim Glende at Crosswalk Church as part of the "Trending: The Trickiness of Half Truths" message series.

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Cactus Canyon High School - 9/11am

What if staying faithful to the truth of the Bible actually requires us to change the way we reach people today?

That’s the tension behind this message: Ancient Roots, Modern Reach.

When the Apostle Paul walked into Athens, he encountered a world filled with ideas, beliefs, and values that were far from God - but instead of:

complaining about the culture,

isolating himself from it, or

simply giving in to it,he found a way to meet people where they were without compromising the truth.

So what does that look like for us in a world that feels increasingly different from the one many of us grew up in? And what does it mean for CrossWalk as we stand on the brink of a new chapter?

Explore what it means to hold tightly to timeless truth while finding a timely way to reach people with the gospel.

The sermon entitled "Ancient Roots, Modern Reach" was preached by Staff Minister Phil Bischoff at Crosswalk Church as part of the "All In: The Power of a United Church" message series.

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Cactus Canyon High School - 9/11am

A few months ago, CrossWalk made a difficult decision to close our second campus, and it raised an important question: Is “Unique & United” still something we value?

And that lead to another question: What if being “Unique & United” isn’t just a value about having a 2nd campus but it’s actually something bigger and a part of what God intends to make CrossWalk stronger, healthier, and better?

In this message we’ll discover why God designed His Church to be both unique and united, why God gives each of us unique gifts while calling us to be united.

Most importantly, we’ll be reminded why we value being Unique & United because we’re better together and how God is preparing CrossWalk in this (and every) unique season to not only have a landmark and a lighthouse in Laveen but to also be a launchpad in the future.

The sermon entitled "You First" was preached by Senior Pastor Tim Glende at Crosswalk Church as part of the "All In: The Power of a United Church" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship

Cactus Canyon High School - 9/11am

Your First

This Sunday, we continue our ALL IN message series by focusing on another CrossWalk value:

YOU FIRST.

The world around us often says, “Me first.” My needs. My preferences. My time.But Jesus shows us a completely different way.

“For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many.” — Mark 10:45

Jesus put us first. And because of what He has done for us, we get the privilege of putting others first.

We’re able to offer ministries like CWLK Kids because our individuals at CrossWalk are living out YOU FIRST. Volunteers are giving their time, using their gifts, and serving our kids and families so that others can know, live, and share the love of Jesus.

That’s what it looks like when a church goes ALL IN.

The sermon entitled "You First" was preached by Pastor Dan Solofra at Crosswalk Church as part of the "All In: The Power of a United Church" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship

Cactus Canyon High School - 9/11am

Grace and Truth

In our message series All In: The Power of a United Church we're explaining another important CrossWalk value:

Strong in Grace AND Truth

Our culture often tells us we have to choose: either accept and love people or stand firmly for what is true.

Jesus shows us another way.Jesus was full of grace and truth. He loved people sacrificially without changing God's truth, and he spoke God's truth without withholding his love.

What does it look like for us to do the same?

Learn more about Jesus, the woman caught in adultery, and what it means to be All In with both grace AND truth.

The sermon entitled "Strong in Grace and Truth" was preached by Senior Pastor Tim Glende at Crosswalk Church as part of the "All In: The Power of a United Church" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship

Cactus Canyon High School - 9/11am

1 Is Greater Than 99What is one soul worth?To Jesus, the answer is far greater than we might imagine. In this message, we’re looking at a mathematically impossible equation: 1 Is Greater Than 99 And Jesus shares a surprising truth that there is rejoicing in heaven when even one lost person is found. We live in a world that counts crowds, numbers, and percentages, but Jesus stops for the one, searches for the one, and celebrates the one. One person is never just one person to God.The one has a name, a story, a family, a future—and is worth pursuing.And if Jesus places that much value on one, how should that shape the way we love, reach, and make room for the people around us? Join us as we go ALL-IN on 1 Is Greater Than 99 and discover why, in the kingdom of God, the one matters more than we may think.The sermon entitled "1 Is Greater Than 99" was preached by staff minister Phil Bischoff at Crosswalk Church as part of the "All In: The Power of a United Church" message series.CrossWalk Church - Sunday WorshipCactus Canyon High School - 9/11am

Are you All In?

Have you ever been part of a family, team, workplace, or group where everyone was pulling in a different direction? It doesn’t take long before things start falling apart.

But when people unite around the same vision, values, and direction, powerful things can happen.

This Sunday we’re beginning a new message series called All In, looking at the values that shape who we are at CrossWalk and how we Know. Live. Share the Love of Jesus.

We’ll begin with one of our core values:

2 > 1

Acts 2:42–47 shows us that following Jesus was never intended to be a solo journey. Why does gathering together matter so much—and what does Jesus promise when we do?

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Cactus Canyon High School - 9/11am

Are We There Yet?

Remember the road trip to Far Far Away in Shrek 2? Donkey keeps asking the question every parent has heard a thousand times:

“Are we there yet?”

If we’re honest, we ask God the same question.

When will I finally get where I want to be? When will this difficult season end? When will things finally make sense? When will I arrive?

But what if the place you’re trying so hard to get to isn’t actually where God is taking you?

Joseph’s life was filled with unexpected turns, painful detours, and moments when he could have wondered, “How did I end up here?” Yet by the end of his story, we discover that God was doing far more than moving Joseph from one place to another. Through every detour, God was shaping his heart and accomplishing a purpose Joseph couldn’t yet see.

Along the journey, in our message "Divine Destinations" God leads us toward forgiveness, hope, love, and trust. But there’s one destination beyond all the others.

And it may change the way you see every detour you’re walking through right now.

The sermon entitled "Divine Destinations" was preached by staff minister Phil Bischoff at Crosswalk Church as part of the "Hitchhiking with The Prophets: God's Grip of Grace - Joseph" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship

Cactus Canyon High School - 9/11am