Sermons from The Crossing Church (TCCJAX) Jacksonville, FL

God gave us the Law and Mosaic Covenant so that we would see how desperately we need Jesus. The Mosaic Covenant and the Law were given to the Israelites as an act of grace. The Law was corrupted by our sinful desires and we were deceived into believing we could achieve righteousness. The law was meant to reflect our depravity and show us how great our need for Jesus is. Jesus is the law keeper that we can never be. Jesus fulfilled the Law on our behalf.

God promised to bless Abraham and his descendants. But this promise was not just through genealogy, but it is a promise through faith. A promise that is accessible to the entirety of humanity, a promise of salvation, a promise of relationship with God.

God promised to bless Abraham and his descendants. But this promise was not just through genealogy, but it is a promise through faith. A promise that is accessible to the entirety of humanity, a promise of salvation, a promise of relationship with God.

In the catastrophic events of the flood, we see God step into human history not to correct its course, but to communicate His commitment to humanity and His plan for redemption. He is intent on restraining evil in the world and in our hearts.

God created us as His image-bearers to serve as a promise. A promise of partnership and purpose in this life. Through this promise we have a hope that we will become more like Christ now and just like Him in the age to come.

During this time of fear and desperation, the Gospel shines forth as light in the darkness; as peace in the chaos. We must lay the foundation of the Gospel every day, so that we are reminded of its truths and so reveal God to the world through a supernatural unity and love that transcends our worldly labels and divisions

Leadership that is rooted in anything except the Gospel will bring produce division, sadness, and pain. Through the Gospel, Jesus restored what leadership was always intended to be. As the greatest Leader, Jesus demonstrated the greatest act of leadership by becoming the greatest Servant. It is through the lens of the Gospel that pastors can lead God's people, spouses can lead each other, parents can lead their children, and God's people can lead in all aspects of their life. The results of having the Gospel anchor our leadership will be the joy God wants for His people and the glory He ultimately deserves.

Humanity has always been searching for good news. We've always wanted something to provide us long-term joy. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Paul explains why the Gospel is the perfect treasure to our searching. It is the Good News of what Jesus did on the cross. This News is to be preached and proclaimed to everyone including ourselves. This News also has the power to save sinners, comfort us with God's promises, and radically transform our lives.

Baptism is more than just an act of repentance or a turning away from an old way of life. It is effectually powerful because it unites us to Christ in his death and resurrection through the power of the Holy Spirit.