Here's the Point from CrossPoint Christian Church in Whittier, CA

How does God build your faith? Like it or not, our faith is built through tests--life's challenges. “The testing of your faith develops perseverance ... so that you may be mature and complete ...” James 1:3. Has your faith been tested lately? We are so often tested by difficulties and the struggles of life and want to give up. Then there are the many demands put upon us from so many directions. These situations can try your faith...and truly put our faith to the test. If you've been tested, listen to this message!

The Upward Sports ministry at CrossPoint is about more than playing sports. It's an outreach ministry that helps bring families into a closer relationship with Jesus. Not only are children playing sports, but they learn Christian principles. Along with Bruce, hear from Keith Doolittle, director for Upward Sports; Dan Aparicio, an Upward coach and dad as they talk about this vital ministry.

Philippians 4:1-7. How is your peace tank? God's peace should transcend every area of our lives but too often we are not at peace. We're under stress, and sometimes experience division in our homes, at church, on the job, or live in a state of fear. In his closing words, Paul encourages the believers at Philippi to live in the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. What is God's peace and what does it look like in our lives?

Philippians 4:10-13: Paul writes from prison encouraging the Christians in Philippi press on. In this epistle, he talks about opportunities, obedience and opportunities. As Christians, we should seize every opportunity to do good work in Jesus name for God's glory. No matter what we're doing, it's a blessing to someone. Key points: Opportunities, Obedience and Obstacles.

What are the “odds” stacked against you? We are always at odds with life in one way or another, but God can turn things around. In our weak moments we start to believe that we can take care of the “odds” against us alone. Maybe you already have and are experiencing the consequences of those decisions. However, God proves that he can take care of us and Jesus is crying out today: “Bring those burdens to me.” Will you symbolically draw yourself back to the cross today? No matter what odds you face will you do that right now? Dear Heavenly Father,Thank you for being a God who loves to take the odds that are stacked against my life and surprise the world with Your grace. Lord, I give them back to Your able hands to do miracles as you see fit. Thank You for Jesus, the ultimate miracle. I submit once again to Your loving arms. In Jesus I pray, AMEN!

To say that mother and child relationships can be complicated is an understatement. Imagine being the mother to Jesus! This message explores four recorded points of Mary's interaction with the son of God and its complicated.

"Like newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the Word that you may grow thereby" (1 Peter 2:2). It is interesting that Peter compares the believer’s thirst for the word of God to that of a newborn thirst for milk which helps the child flourish and grow. Do you desire the word of God in that way? The Bible is the most famous book in the world. It sits in many homes and bookshelves, yet so many people have no idea what's in it. Does that sound like you? If you have a thirst for spiritual nourishment, listen to this message that can help you learn how to get more from the Bible!

One of the ten commandments found in Exodus 20 is "You shall not murder," v.13. What does this commandment mean? It has been applied to many different circumstances, but do we understand it's intent? Does it prohibit war, capital punishment or animals? Find out what it means and what it does not mean.