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Pastor Bruce Garner // JESUS VS. TROUBLE That’s been the theme in our return to Luke’s gospel. But what about when you’re DESPERATE? When you’ve nearly given up hope and ashamed? When life is on the line? That’s what Jesus deals with next in one of the most pressure-packed encounters of His life. Come worship with us, and if you have a friend in need of hope, invite them to come with you!

Pastor Bruce Garner // Last weekend we heard His frightened disciples shout at Jesus in fear in the midst of a deadly storm. Have you been there? I have. Now, faithful Luke, the physician/investigator who gave us the gospel that bears his name tells us what happened when they arrived safely at the other shore. A human storm awaits them: a demon possessed man in terrible anguish confronts Jesus. What Jesus did and what he told that poor man to do may surprise you, and I promise it will encourage and challenge you. (I’ve been wrestling with it for days.) I hope you’ll join us in one of the weekend services.

Pastor Bruce Garner // We return to the gospel of Luke to see Jesus get in trouble - and DEAL with it. What He did and what He taught His disciples can change your life.

Pastor Bruce Garner // The news on TV is as bad as ever, but we have GOOD NEWS to tell the world! Jesus crushed death by rising from the grave. The final, most feared enemy is defeated. Invite your friends to remember the death and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at CrossPoint this year!

Pastor Bruce Garner // We’ve all seen it, and lot of us have done it: six people are out for dinner and they’re all staring straight down, their faces illuminated by their cell phones. They’re together, but alone. News moves at the speed of social media. At least we think it’s news. Millions of people take turns screaming that it’s really “fake news." And your kid/spouse/friend won’t put the phone down. Ever. How do we live wisely NOW? Proverbs was written 3,000 years before Facebook, but it can show us the way.

Pastor Bruce Garner // The biblical proverbs can teach us to navigate the tough stuff in life. Even social media. Really! Twitter is up to the second, but wisdom is timeless. If you feel like “modern life” is ruining YOUR life, seek wisdom! I can’t wait to share this and more with you in this series.

Pastor Bruce Garner // I’m always pretty fired up about teaching the Bible - but I’m REALLY excited to revisit the wise, wonderful Proverbs in a second look at a series we are calling “WISDUMB.” You see, the biblical proverbs put you at a crossroads and let you observe life as it REALLY IS. Then you’re invited to make a choice. The choice will either be wise… or dumb. Like you, I’ve done both! This week, we will dive into Proverbs 3 - one of the most quoted (and perhaps abused) passages in the whole Bible. Before we’re done, we will see what 3,000 year old proverbs have to tell us about angry people and the frenetic world of social media. Yes, it’s all in there! Invite a friend! We’ll be in Proverbs leading up to Easter and for a few week later, too. Save yourself some pain and get some extra joy by taking the time to gain wisdom through this amazing book!

Ray Comfort - Living Waters // Evangelist, author, and apologetics expert is our guest this weekend in all worship services: invite your friends and family!

Pastor Cecil Maxey // That’s the big idea in all services this weekend. A lot of people will waste their precious life, but you don’t have to be one of them!

Guest Speaker: Pastor Matt Loehr // This weekend we will hear from Matt Loehr, who partners with Love and Respect, which is the best marriage seminar I’ve ever experienced. I’m delighted we can have Matt invest in every couple at CrossPoint. Matt is going to tell us “How To Fix Your Spouse” WITH his wife present! This should be interesting! I cannot encourage you strongly enough to be here and invite your friends. Everyone who is married, hopes to be, or cares about a married couple will benefit from this teaching.

Pastor Bruce Garner // Beginning with the scandalous fall of Harvey Weinstein, our culture has been both revealed and shaken by the #MeToo movement. As Christians, we cannot afford to be ignorant, indifferent or silent. This weekend, I’ll prayerfully try to shed some biblical light on the issues that are screaming from the headlines. This is a great weekend to invite someone to church. Justice; mercy; love. God has it all.

Pastor Bruce Garner // This weekend we come to the end of our “Growing Up” series, and the last step and proof of spiritual maturity is one seldom explored, easily ignored, and often left to the “professionals.” Don’t do it! Ponder these words from Jesus, and I’ll see you this weekend!

Pastor Bruce Garner // Yup. We got it backwards. I’ll explain this weekend, straight from the Bible. I hope you’ll join us!

Pastor Bruce Garner // I don’t know too many Christians who aren’t dissatisfied with their prayer life at least sometimes. That includes me! As we continue the “Growing Up” series, this week we will learn to pray from Jesus Himself! *How do I know what to pray for? *I kind of feel bad that I pray lot mostly when I’m in trouble *How can I know what God wants me to do *But I get distracted!

Pastor Jim Gane // Here’s the deal: The key to growing is NOT trying harder. God have you grace to TRAIN you to grow up and be godly. THAT’S the journey we are all on at CrossPoint! This weekend we begin a series called GROWING UP. We will dive into the basic elements of spiritual growth, beginning with hearing God through His Word. It ALL begins there. I hope you’ll join us on Saturday at 5:30p or Sunday at 9:00 or 10:30a. Bring someone who wants to grow!

Pastor Bruce Garner // God’s grace is one of the biggest ideas in the Bible! I love it. Need it. Depend on it. But WHY does God give us grace? The answer is the key to becoming the person God redeemed you to be. Let’s worship together this weekend and discover the difference that grace can make to us as individuals and as a church family.

Pastor Bruce Garner // I’ll be teaching something you’ve probably heard little about, even if you’ve been following Jesus for a long time. There’s a good reason for that, but this is one of those topics where ignorance is NOT bliss. Before we gather, ponder how you would complete this sentence: "Because God loves me, He will...”

Pastor Bruce Garner // I am excited! It’s nearly time for us to celebrate together! Have you invited your friends and family?

Pastor Bruce Garner // THIS weekend, we will look at Christians under intense pressure to walk away from Jesus held on to Him instead. Believe it or not, it has everything to do with Christmas! Contemporary followers of Jesus face the same kinds of temptations and pressure, but the best decision of our lives will be to entrust ourselves to Jesus. Come get some fuel for your faith this weekend!

Pastor Bruce Garner // Christmas celebrates the birth of the Person of Jesus, and our activities, gatherings, and parties are meant to deepen our relationships with people, not strain them in the pursuit of “perfect” memories. Pray to enjoy and give peace in your relationships every day this season.