If reels had existed in Jesus’ day, his miracles would have gone viral for sure. Like a paralyzed man from birth getting up off his mat and walking for the first time!

But what if the part that truly mattered wasn’t the moment that made everyone say “Wow!”?

This week in Face to Face, we’ll look at an unforgettable encounter in Gospel of Matthew 9:1–8 where a man is brought face to face with Jesus. Everyone wanted and hoped for one thing - healing. Jesus gave him something greater.

Before He healed the man’s body, Jesus spoke to his deepest need: “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.”

What is your greatest need right now? If one problem could be solved, what would bring you the most relief?

We often think first about the physical, relational, or emotional burdens we carry—and those matter. But in this powerful face-to-face moment, Jesus reveals that our greatest problem isn’t what we usually think… and our greatest need has already been met.

Guilt can weigh heavy. Shame can feel final. But Jesus meets the guilty not with rejection— He meets them with grace that changes everything.

Discover how, in the presence of Jesus, condemnation turns into restoration—and why forgiveness is the miracle we can never afford to miss.

Come ready to lean in. Come ready to hear Him say, “Take heart.”

The sermon entitled "Face to Face with the Guilty" was preached by Senior Pastor Tim Glende at CrossWalk Church as part of the "Face to Face" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship:

Laveen Campus: Cesar Chavez High School - 9am/11am

Phoenix Campus: Camelback High School - 10am

We all come to moments when we don’t have the power, strength, or resources to erase our past sins, cure our present pains, or overcome our future death.

But Jesus can.

When people met Jesus in the Gospels, everything changed. And when people meet Him today, everything still changes.

When pain feels like it defines you, Jesus steps close enough to heal not just the wound, but the heart behind it. He didn’t avoid brokenness—He met it head-on with compassion and power.

If you’re carrying something heavy…

If you’re walking through something you can’t fix…

If you’ve wondered where to go when the hurt is too much…

Come and discover what happens when the hurting come face to face with hope.

The sermon entitled "Face to Face with the Hurting was preached by Pastor Dan Solofra at CrossWalk Church as part of the "Face to Face" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship:

Laveen Campus: Cesar Chavez High School - 9am/11am

Phoenix Campus: Camelback High School - 10am

We conclude this series with a message many churches avoid—but one Scripture speaks to clearly and compassionately: Infidelity, Adultery & Life After an Affair.

Most people don’t think this topic applies to them. No one gets married planning to betray their vows or be betrayed. And yet, statistics—and pastoral experience—tell us this reality touches far more homes than we’d like to admit.

This message is not about shaming, finger-pointing, or reopening wounds. It is about:

- What God actually says about adultery and guarding our hearts.

- Why even strong, happy marriages must stay alert.

- How temptation often begins long before a line is crossed.

- And most importantly—whether there is real hope, healing, and restoration after an affair.

For some, this sermon will be preventative. For others, it may feel personal and painful. For all of us, it will point us to a God who offers wisdom, grace, and healing.

If you’ve ever thought, “This could never happen to me,” or “I don’t know how a marriage survives something like this,” this message is for you. And please know: if this topic touches a tender place in your story, you are seen, you are loved, and you are not alone.

Let Jesus speak honestly into a hard subject—and remind us that even here, hope and help are found in Him.

The sermon entitled "Life After Infidelity" was preached by Senior Pastor Tim Glende at CrossWalk Church as part of the "Happy Holy Home: God's Crash Course on Love, Marriage, and Life After an Affair" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship:

Laveen Campus: Cesar Chavez High School - 9am/11am

Phoenix Campus: Camelback High School - 10am

Almost every couple today has either lived together before marriage, knows someone who has, or is considering it. The reasons are understandable—testing compatibility, saving money, convenience, or fear of divorce.

But one question still lingers: What does God think?

In our message, we’ll take an honest and compassionate look at a topic that touches nearly every family and every church:

- Is living together before marriage wrong biblically?

- And even if culture says it’s normal, is it wise spiritually?

This message is not about shaming or judging. It’s about understanding God’s heart, His design, and His grace for every person and every relationship.

Whether you are single, dating, engaged, married, or walking with someone who is navigating these questions, this is a conversation worth having.

The sermon entitled "Test-Drive" was preached by Senior Pastor Tim Glende at CrossWalk Church as part of the "Happy Holy Home: God's Crash Course on Love, Marriage, and Life After an Affair" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship:

Laveen Campus: Cesar Chavez High School - 9am/11am

Phoenix Campus: Camelback High School - 10am

A happy home changes everything.

You can have good grades, a solid job, and financial stability—but when home is heavy, life feels heavy. On the other hand, a strong, loving home becomes a refuge when everything else seems to fall apart.

That’s why we’re beginning a new message series called "Happy Holy Home".

In this series, we’ll talk honestly about real homes and real struggles:

- What does God say about making the home a place of peace and joy?

- How does God’s design shape our relationships—whether marriage is on your radar or not?

- What about living together before marriage?

- What hope is there when infidelity or broken trust shatters a family?

Can healing really happen when a marriage feels like it’s barely holding on?

This series is for everyone—single, dating, engaged, married, remarried, or uncertain. Whether marriage feels far off or painfully close to falling apart, God cares deeply about your home and the people in it.

Because when marriages grow stronger, families grow healthier.And when homes grow healthier, everyone wins.

Discover the guidance, grace, and hope God offers for every season of life.

The sermon entitled "The Foundation" was preached by Pastor Dan Solofra at CrossWalk Church as part of the "Happy Holy Home: God's Crash Course o Love, Marriage, and Life After an Affair" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship:

Laveen Campus: Cesar Chavez High School - 9am/11am

Phoenix Campus: Camelback High School - 10am

Most of us don’t feel rich. We feel stretched, worried, or like we’re always trying to catch up. But what if the problem isn’t how much we have—it’s how we see what we already have?

A "financial reset" starts in the heart, not the budget. Scripture reminds us that God owns it all, money makes a terrible master, and real wealth isn’t measured by what’s in the bank—but by what can never be taken away.

You might be richer than you realize.

This message isn’t about guilt, pressure, or giving more. It’s about freedom, contentment, and discovering the true riches we already have in Christ—and how that changes the way we live, give, and trust God.

Discover why you may already be the richest person you know.

The sermon entitled "Financial Reset: Stop Owing, Start Managing" was preached by Pastor Dan Solofra at CrossWalk Church as part of the "Reset: Starting Fresh for a Blessed Year" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship:

Laveen Campus: Cesar Chavez High School - 9am/11am

Phoenix Campus: Camelback High School - 10am

Many of us live caught between yesterday’s pain and tomorrow’s worries. We try to hold everything together, only to feel more tired, anxious, and overwhelmed.

In our message this week, we’ll talk about what it looks like to reset ourselves emotionally—not by trying harder, but by learning to trust the God who already knows our needs and cares for us deeply.

Jesus reminds us that worry can’t add to our lives, but faith can change how we live them. When our hearts are focused on what truly matters, peace begins to take root.

If you’re feeling worn down, uncertain, or just carrying more than you should, you’re not alone—and you’re invited.

Let's explore how God meets us right where we are and works in us from the inside out.

The sermon entitled "Emotional Reset: Stop Dwelling, Start Believing" was preached by Senior Pastor Tim Glende at CrossWalk Church as part of the "Reset: Starting Fresh for a Blessed Year" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship:

Laveen Campus: Cesar Chavez High School - 9am/11am

Phoenix Campus: Camelback High School - 10am

We say our bodies are temples—but most days we treat them like afterthoughts.

We push harder, sleep less, eat faster, scroll longer, and call it normal. Then we wonder why we’re exhausted, irritable, and spiritually dry.

In our message, we’ll confront a hard truth our culture ignores: it’s nearly impossible to live a fruitful life when you’re running on empty.

Jesus understood the power of rest. God built limits into creation on purpose. And the gospel doesn’t just save our souls for eternity—it reshapes how we live in our bodies right now.

This message isn’t about adding more to your life; it’s about stopping neglect and starting to nurture what God redeemed.

If you’re tired of surviving and ready to reset how you rest, fuel, and care for the body God entrusted to you—this week is for you.

The sermon entitled "Physical Reset: Stop Neglecting, Start Nurturing" was preached by Senior Pastor Tim Glende at CrossWalk Church as part of the "Reset: Starting Fresh for a Blessed Year" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship:

Laveen Campus: Cesar Chavez High School - 9am/11am

Phoenix Campus: Camelback High School - 10am

Happy New Year from all of us at CrossWalk Church!

It’s easy to drift when life gets busy—one day we look up and realize we’ve lost our spiritual focus.

God never called us to drift; He called us to discipline our hearts and anchor our souls in Him.

In our message, we’ll learn how spiritual discipline leads to spiritual direction—and how to reset our walk with God.

The sermon entitled "Spiritual Reset: Stop Drifting, Start Disciplining" was preached by Pastor Dan Solofra at CrossWalk Church as part of the "Reset: Starting Fresh for a Blessed Year" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship:

Laveen Campus: Cesar Chavez High School - 9am/11am

Phoenix Campus: Camelback High School - 10am

As the new year approaches, we pray that reflecting on God's Word with a psalm written by Moses, leads you into the new year with resiliency.

Happy New Year from all of us at CrossWalk Church!

The sermon entitled "Resilient Reflection" was preached by Senior Pastor Tim Glende at CrossWalk Church as part of the "Resilient: Finding Joy in Difficult Times" message series.

CrossWalk Church - Sunday Worship:

Laveen Campus: Cesar Chavez High School - 9am/11am

Phoenix Campus: Camelback High School - 10am