http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/ This blog features posts from CrossPointe's elders and ministry team. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:16:10 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 CrossPointe Church http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/habakkuk-series-starts-sunday/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/habakkuk-series-starts-sunday/ Wed, 16 May 2012 18:16:10 GMT Dear CrossPointe,This Sunday we’ll begin a series of sermons on Habakkuk, a short book recording the words of the “minor” prophet (so-called not for his relevance but for the brevity of his book!). Naturally, you might wonder ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-elders-deacons/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-elders-deacons/ Thu, 10 May 2012 15:04:21 GMT CrossPointe,This Sunday we will be looking at 1 Timothy 3:1-14, Paul’s qualifications for elders and deacons. Like baptism last week, it is very important for us as a local church to understand what the Bible says about the ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-on-baptism--member-mtg/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-on-baptism--member-mtg/ Thu, 03 May 2012 19:53:55 GMT Dear CrossPointe, I’ve really enjoyed our six or so months in Ephesians and hope you were helped by our study. What now? Well, for the next two weeks I’m going to teach on a few topics that are important for us to understand and ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-from-death-to-life/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-from-death-to-life/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:50:12 GMT Dear CrossPointe,This Sunday we’ll conclude our study of Ephesians by looking briefly at the last few verses (Ephesians 6:18-24) and then summarizing the major themes of the letter.I’d encourage you to set aside some ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-spiritual-warfare/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-spiritual-warfare/ Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:48:07 GMT CrossPointe,I hope you’ve noticed how grand and glorious the truths of Ephesians have been—the sovereign grace of God in saving sinners, the reconciliation of previously hostile peoples, the Church as a display of the Gospel, and the ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-celebrating-christs-work/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-celebrating-christs-work/ Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:50:43 GMT Dear CrossPointe,   On this Easter Sunday we will take a break from Ephesians to ponder the power of God to save sinners like us through Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. Additionally, we will celebrate the Gospel as we witness ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/working-as-to-the-lord/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/working-as-to-the-lord/ Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:30:58 GMT CrossPointe, If you missed Reynold’s sermon last Sunday on Gospel-centered parenting, I really encourage you to block out some time and listen to it here. I was chastened and encouraged!This week we’ll look at Ephesians ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-family-unit-in-christ-eph-614/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-family-unit-in-christ-eph-614/ Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:19:27 GMT Dear CrossPointe,The last two weeks have focused on marriage and its reflection of the gospel as the husband leads like Jesus and the wife follows and supports his leadership (also by Jesus’ example). Likewise, how parents oversee their ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/marriage-gospel-gods-glory-part-ii/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/marriage-gospel-gods-glory-part-ii/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:02:38 GMT Dear CrossPointe, Last week we considered the theological foundations of marriage, male headship and female submission. This week, we’ll look at Ephesians 5:22–33 again with an eye to how we actually live that out in the home. What ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/marriage-the-gospel-the-glory-of-god-eph-52233/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/marriage-the-gospel-the-glory-of-god-eph-52233/ Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:36:26 GMT CrossPointe, For the next two weeks we are going to slow down a bit and work through the longest passage on marriage in the Bible, Ephesians 5:22–33. This Sunday we will take a more overarching look at the theology and purpose of ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-ephesians-51521/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-ephesians-51521/ Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:17:58 GMT Dear CrossPointe, This Sunday we’ll be in Ephesians 5:15–21, a summary of Paul’s exhortation that the Gospel should transform how we actually live and consequently display the goodness of God.The passage this week is shorter ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-walking-in-light/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-walking-in-light/ Thu, 23 Feb 2012 21:16:08 GMT CrossPointe, This week we’ll be in Ephesians 5:3–17, continuing with the theme of what it looks like to live as a Christian. As you read this week’s passage, take note of the contrast Paul makes between walking in the light ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-marks-of-a-new-community/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-marks-of-a-new-community/ Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:55:55 GMT CrossPointe, Last week we looked at Ephesians 4:17–24, Paul’s exhortation that we can and must put off the old self and put on the new in Christ. This week we continue with that thought in Ephesians 4:25–5:2 as Paul gives ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-we-can-change/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-we-can-change/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:51:00 GMT Dear CrossPointe,This week we’ll be in Ephesians 4:17–24, and for the remainder of Ephesians it is really important for us to remember the structure of the letter. Paul spends most of chapters 1–3 explaining the gospel in terms ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/eric-peters-to-speak-sunday/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/eric-peters-to-speak-sunday/ Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:55:17 GMT Dear CrossPointe,This weekend our guest speaker will be Eric Peters, International Director of Pioneers, which is a missions organization that mobilizes teams to glorify God among unreached peoples by initiating church-planting ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-eph-4110/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-eph-4110/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:13:20 GMT Dear CrossPointe Tribe, If you missed Wayne Shealy’s message last week on Ephesians 3:14-21, you can listen to or watch it here. I was very helped and encouraged by his clear explanation of and practical exhortation to experience ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-eph-314-21/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-eph-314-21/ Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:06:11 GMT Dear Tribe,   As I mentioned last week, I’ll be out of town the next two Sundays, first officiating the wedding of a soldier who came through CrossPointe while at Fort Benning and then traveling to Haiti with our mission team. ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-eph-31-13-one-another-mtg/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-eph-31-13-one-another-mtg/ Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:43:00 GMT Dear Tribe, This Sunday we’ll return to Ephesians and look at 3:1-13. Paul’s statement there really serves as one big parenthetical statement about the cosmic importance of the church, something he’ll elaborate on through ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/joined-together-eph-219-22/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/joined-together-eph-219-22/ Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:36:33 GMT Dear Tribe, Last week I emphasized that Jesus has reconciled not just man to God but man to man. This week, as we complete Ephesians 2, we will more closely think about how God has reconciled us to each other in Christ. Not only that, but he ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/he-himself-is-our-peace-eph-211-18/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/he-himself-is-our-peace-eph-211-18/ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:15:07 GMT Dear CrossPointe Tribe,This week we’ll look at Ephesians 2:11-18, and then next week we’ll finish out the remaining three verses of chapter 2. This second half of Ephesians 2 is one of the most important passages about the church and ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/but-god-eph-21-10/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/but-god-eph-21-10/ Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:12:42 GMT Dear Tribe, First, I’m grateful to Reynold Counts for his encouraging message last Sunday on 1 Peter 1:1-6. If you missed it you can listen to it (or watch it) here.This Sunday we’ll return to our current series with a look at ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/fullness-in-christ-eph-115-23/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/fullness-in-christ-eph-115-23/ Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:43:00 GMT Dear Tribe,The last three sermons from Ephesians have focused on its first 14 verses, a single sentence in the original Greek. Get ready for the next sentence, Ephesians 1:15-23!Here, Paul prays that the Ephesians would see the depth and power ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-wonder-of-the-trinity-eph-11-14/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-wonder-of-the-trinity-eph-11-14/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:59:09 GMT Dear Tribe,After a two week break in which we celebrated the gospel through baptism and adoption, we’ll be back in Ephesians this Sunday. Specifically, we’ll marvel at the beautiful picture of the Father, Son and Spirit displayed ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/adoption-the-heart-of-the-gospel-gal-44-7/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/adoption-the-heart-of-the-gospel-gal-44-7/ Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:21:06 GMT Dear Tribe, This Sunday we’ll take another detour from Ephesians to participate in Orphan Sunday, an international movement among Christian churches to consider our responsibility to care for orphans and promote a culture of adoption in ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/predestined-according-to-his-purpose-eph-1314/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/predestined-according-to-his-purpose-eph-1314/ Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:04:24 GMT Tribe,Last week’s sermon simply wasn’t enough to cover all of Ephesians 1:1-14. So this Sunday, get ready to retrace our footsteps, this time looking at the text from another angle—the doctrine of predestination.Undoubtedly ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/in-christ-eph-1114/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/in-christ-eph-1114/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:55:07 GMT Tribe,We’re set to study Ephesians beginning this Sunday. As we look at Paul’sletter to the Ephesian church, I think you’ll find this to be one of therichest and most beautiful books in the Bible.It’s filled with deep, ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/acts-19-the-gospel-disrupts-ephesus/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/acts-19-the-gospel-disrupts-ephesus/ Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:52:41 GMT Dear Tribe, We were going to take a break between the book of Ruth and Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. But instead I’m exercising my ability to change my mind—Ephesians it is! This week, we’ll look at the Ephesian ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/ruth-4-bought-with-a-price/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/ruth-4-bought-with-a-price/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:20:13 GMT Dear Tribe, After his resurrection, Jesus met two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus. They didn't recognize him at first, but as they walked together Jesus began taking them through the Old Testament, showing the disciples example after ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/ruth-3-unfailing-love/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/ruth-3-unfailing-love/ Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:08:19 GMT   Dear Tribe, A desperate mother-in-law’s schemes, a young foreign widow’s risky boldness, a steamy nighttime scene and a man’s righteous restraint—all these converge in Ruth 3, a chapter that presents us with ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-song-list/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-song-list/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:35:27 GMT We get asked this often, so we’ve decided to list the previous Sunday’s songs here in a weekly blog (YouTube or iTunes link included!). Doxology (YouTube) Made Us Alive (iTunes) Come Ye Sinners (YouTube) How Deep the Father's ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/refuge-under-the-wings-of-the-lord/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/refuge-under-the-wings-of-the-lord/ Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:02:48 GMT Dear Tribe, This Sunday we'll be in Ruth 2 in a sermon I'm calling "Refuge Under the Wings of the Lord." Like last week, throughout this chapter we see the continuing refrain of God's providence for his people, his grace towards those he ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/one-another-mtg-911-recap/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/one-another-mtg-911-recap/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:11:23 GMT CrossPointe Members, Every two months CrossPointe holds a “One Another” meeting for members and those moving toward membership. This is increasingly becoming an important avenue for connection and recalibration for those committed ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-the-hand-of-the-lord/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-the-hand-of-the-lord/ Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:38:23 GMT Dear Tribe,   This Sunday we begin our study of Ruth, a short but incredibly rich Old Testament story about God’s kindness, redemption and providence. I anticipate we’ll be studying Ruth for four weeks, covering a ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/one-another-meeting-sunday-911/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/one-another-meeting-sunday-911/ Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:54:33 GMT CrossPointe, Every two months members gather for a special time of fellowship and “family business.” These meetings are very important to the life of our church. If you are a member or are moving toward membership, I ask you to ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-message-of-the-new-testament/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-message-of-the-new-testament/ Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:02:52 GMT Dear Tribe,   Mark Dever, in his very helpful book What Does God Want of Us Anyway, describes the OT as “Promises Made” and the NT as “Promises Kept.” I like that description because it helps us to see the ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/gospel-seeds-in-an-ultrasound-room/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/gospel-seeds-in-an-ultrasound-room/ Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:27:37 GMT Below is a very encouraging note below from Carol Henschel of Sound Choices Pregnancy Clinic and a great reminder to pray for this incredibly important ministry.   I am writing to say a big thank ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-message-of-the-old-testament/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-message-of-the-old-testament/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:43:51 GMT Dear Tribe, As (I hope) you’re aware, CrossPointe is committed to expositional preaching, making the sermon’s point the point of the biblical text. We usually do this by working through books of the Bible. For example, we just ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/consider-supporting-down-syndrome-buddy-walk/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/consider-supporting-down-syndrome-buddy-walk/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:44:33 GMT A family at CrossPointe, the Millers, will participate in the Chattahoochee Valley Down Syndrome Support Group's 2011 “Buddy Walk.” (You can learn more about this event here.) Chris and Wendy Miller have two daughters, Lauren and ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/article-on-gospel-men/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/article-on-gospel-men/ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:29:01 GMT Here’s a great (and short) blog post from Dane Ortlund on 4 kinds of masculinity. The biblical goal? “Soft exterior, hard interior. Rock solid, responsible, risk-taking, calls heresy heresy, calls error error, willing to take shots ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/gospel-community-mission/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/gospel-community-mission/ Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:45:59 GMT Dear Tribe, Last Sunday I was both convicted and encouraged as Reynold walked us through Acts 1–5 and the transformation of the early followers of Jesus. If you missed it, I highly encourage you to listen to it here. We’ll begin ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-transformed/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-transformed/ Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:17:27 GMT CrossPointe, You’re probably aware that Luke wrote a sequel to his gospel, the book we call Acts. While the Gospel of Luke records some events leading up to (and a little after) Jesus’ death and resurrection, Acts looks at the ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/about-this-sunday/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/about-this-sunday/ Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:01 GMT Dear CrossPointe, Last Sunday, we looked at First Corinthians 16, but before we move on to some individual messages, I plan to give this letter one more look. It’ll be a “big picture” summary of the major themes found in ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/haiti-recap/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/haiti-recap/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:42:55 GMT A missions team recently returned from a week-long medical/construction trip in Haiti (July 20–28). Elayne Saucier has since written a blog describing the trip. You can read it here: Imagine this: You live in a tent. A tent that ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-pauls-parting-words/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-pauls-parting-words/ Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:55:08 GMT Dear CrossPointe,   This week we will cover the final chapter in First Corinthians in which Paul unloads a sort of pastoral junk-drawer of advice, instruction and encouragement. My plan is to cover all of 1 Corinthians 16 this week ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-resurrection-bodies/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-resurrection-bodies/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:06:29 GMT Dear CrossPointe,   We are drawing to a close in our study of First Corinthians. Working through this book has convicted, encouraged and instructed me, and I hope it has been fruitful for you as well. This week we finish chapter 15 ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/resurrection-hope/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/resurrection-hope/ Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:36:27 GMT Dear CrossPointe,   As Christians we believe that every word of the Bible is divinely inspired and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction and training in righteousness. Even still there are portions of Scripture that stand above ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/pastoral-staff-addition/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/pastoral-staff-addition/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:02:39 GMT CrossPointe, The growth CrossPointe has experienced over the last year or so has led the elders and me to search for an additional pastor to meet the needs of our growing church. Initially, we thought a children’s pastor would ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-our-declaration-of-independence-from-god/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-our-declaration-of-independence-from-god/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 18:03:06 GMT CrossPointe, At the heart of all sin is a stubborn determination to do things our own way. This can manifest itself in active disobedience to God or a passive indifference toward Him. But God’s view of the problem and its solution are ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-gospel-centered-order/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-gospel-centered-order/ Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:06:13 GMT CrossPointe, For the past few weeks we’ve been unpacking Paul’s instruction to the Corinthians about spiritual gifts. This Sunday we’ll finish this section of the letter with 1 Corinthians 14:26-40 concerning the place of ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/spiritual-gifts-qa-sunday/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/spiritual-gifts-qa-sunday/ Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:59:22 GMT Dear CrossPointe, Last Sunday I preached on 1 Corinthians 14:1-25 concerning the gifts of prophecy and tongues in particular. Take some time to listen to it (or at least look at the notes) here, if you missed it. As I mentioned at the ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-prophecy--tongues/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-prophecy--tongues/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:48:48 GMT CrossPointe, As I've mentioned the past few weeks, Paul devotes 1 Corinthians 12–14 to correcting the abuse and misuse of spiritual gifts. This Sunday we’ll begin looking at chapter 14, in which Paul looks specifically at ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-one-body-many-members/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-one-body-many-members/ Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:45:51 GMT CrossPointe, Individual rights and civil liberties are at the core of American culture, but while these are wonderful priorities for governing society they can be debilitating for Christ-centered community. This Sunday we'll continue our study ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-empowered-by-the-spirit/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-empowered-by-the-spirit/ Thu, 26 May 2011 14:58:34 GMT CrossPointe,Before we look forward to this Sunday, I want to take a moment to say how encouraged I was by Will Hawk's message last Sunday. He preached on "Knowing and Doing the Will of God" from Daniel 1 and 2. It was I think the most helpful ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-knowing--doing-the-will-of-god/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-knowing--doing-the-will-of-god/ Thu, 19 May 2011 15:11:33 GMT CrossPointe, I’m taking a rest from preaching this week so that we can hear from Will Hawk this Sunday. If your children have participated in CrossPointe’s youth activities (or can’t wait until they’re old enough!) ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/communion-the-richest-feast-on-earth/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/communion-the-richest-feast-on-earth/ Thu, 12 May 2011 14:32:45 GMT CrossPointe, For centuries Christians have gathered together regularly to remember the most important event in history by eating bread and drinking wine (or grape juice). It’s a little peculiar, but somehow this meal is at the very ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-part-ii-of-manhood-womanhood--the-glory-of-god/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-part-ii-of-manhood-womanhood--the-glory-of-god/ Thu, 05 May 2011 19:02:26 GMT Dear CrossPointe,The Gospel’s redefinition of masculinity and femininity is worth two Sundays. This week we’ll be back in 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 for Manhood, Womanhood & the Glory of God: The Redux. Or perhaps a better title is ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/one-another-recap/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/one-another-recap/ Wed, 04 May 2011 18:52:48 GMT CrossPointe Members, Last Sunday, May 1, CrossPointe held a “One Another” member meeting. Since not everyone could make it, here is a brief overview of what was discussed. Robert Ward Pastoral Assistant “One ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-manhood-womanhood--the-glory-of-god/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/sunday-manhood-womanhood--the-glory-of-god/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:15:57 GMT CrossPointe,While some passages of Scripture are hard to understand or hard to swallow, some are both. Such is the case with this week’s text, 1 Corinthians 11:2-16, which examines how men and women should complement rather than compete ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/of-first-importance/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/of-first-importance/ Thu, 21 Apr 2011 19:31:08 GMT CrossPointe, In case you haven’t noticed the stockpiles of Peeps, chocolate bunnies, annoying celophane “grass,” and pastel-colored “Sale!” signs, Easter is this Sunday. (How did Jesus’ resurrection become ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/a-philosophy-for-all-of-life/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/a-philosophy-for-all-of-life/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:30:46 GMT I’ve mentioned repeatedly that 1 Corinthians 8-10 comprises Paul’s exhortation that “strong” Christians consider their “weak” brothers and sisters by laying down their rights and living for something bigger ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-flee-idolatry/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-flee-idolatry/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 18:21:51 GMT “Idols” aren’t just statues or the winners of some singing contest. No, they are the people, things, occurrences, ideas, etc., in which we place our hope. In fact, our culture is full of seductive false gods that draw our ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-by-all-means/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-by-all-means/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 20:16:47 GMT This week we’ll finish 1 Corinthians 9. Frankly, the more I stare at this text the more it convicts me. These are a few of the questions I’m wrestling with as I read this text: How important are souls to me? Do I really believe ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/individualism--the-gospel/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/individualism--the-gospel/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:53:42 GMT As Americans we are often dominated by a concern for the preservation of individual rights. While this can be good, it can also pave the way for self-centerdness, which obscures Christ and our ability to focus on the Gospel.  This Sunday ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/dangerous-knowledge/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/dangerous-knowledge/ Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:57:10 GMT Believe it or not we are going to cover a whole chapter this Sunday in First Corinthians! Don't worry, it's only 13 verses and really one big idea of how stronger Christians should handle their knowledge with humility and care so that ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-satisfied-in-god/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-satisfied-in-god/ Fri, 04 Mar 2011 16:42:19 GMT CrossPointe,This Sunday we'll wrap up First Corinthians 7, exploring what it means for us as Christians to live on this earth while anticipating eternity with Christ. Our culture beckons us to be satisfied merely with "the here and now," but ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-divorce--remarriage/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-divorce--remarriage/ Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:57:56 GMT   Sunday we'll continue our series on First Corinthians with a very sensitive subject—divorce and remarriage. My heart has been heavy anticipating this message, because I know divorce has caused deep pain in many of your own lives. ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-good-news-of-marital-intimacy/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-good-news-of-marital-intimacy/ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:52:44 GMT Tribe, What a great weekend we had with our missions conference. If you missed Paul Tokunaga's talks you can listen to Sunday's sermon here, but be sure to check the website for Friday night's message when it's posted, too. The next ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/unspeakable-comfort/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/unspeakable-comfort/ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:08:53 GMT Tremendously encouraging words for modern day Christians living in anxious times from the Belgic Confession, a doctrinal statement composed in 1561.  Article 13 of the Belgic Confession: The Doctrine of God’s Providence We believe ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/three-mission-minded-commitments/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/three-mission-minded-commitments/ Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:35:28 GMT In conjunction with CrossPointe's recent missions conference, Brad mentioned three commitments CrossPointe can make to be more "mission-minded," that is, aware of the world's need for Jesus and our role in bringing his gospel to all people. ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/more-about-sexual-redemption/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/more-about-sexual-redemption/ Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:17:37 GMT If you missed last Sunday's very important message about sexual sin and glorifying God with our bodies, please listen to it here (video to be uploaded soon). Of course, it would be foolish to think that one sermon is enough to defeat ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/give-yourself-to-the-church/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/give-yourself-to-the-church/ Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:16:43 GMT "After a true Christian has given himself or herself to the Lord, the very next act should be to give themselves to the Christian Church; they should at once assay, as Paul did, to be united to the brethren of Christ. Somewhere in the district ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/a-note-from-john-bockstanz-in-iraq/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/a-note-from-john-bockstanz-in-iraq/ Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:44:16 GMT Tribe, Below is the note we received from John Bockstanz that I read yesterday in church. Praise Jesus for our military and for the great privilege God has given us to serve them as they come through Ft. Benning. John's note serves as a great ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/come-in-your-disorder/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/come-in-your-disorder/ Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:59:27 GMT I love reading Spurgeon as I prepare to preach. I especially love his passionate and warm pleas for people to come to Christ. Here are some beautiful words from a sermon he preached on Romans 4:5 entitled, "God Justifieth the Ungodly." Come in ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/an-update-on-david--amanda-scott/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/an-update-on-david--amanda-scott/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:55:41 GMT As you know we have been praying for David and Amanda Scott. Recently they found out that their baby girl still in the womb has spina bifida. Amanda is at 22 weeks. Today at a check up they learned that their baby is not gaining weight and ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/grateful/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/grateful/ Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:31:54 GMT   1. Our first Sunday in our new building was an incredible day. The Lord has been immeasurably good to us. We are a blessed people.  2. How about the incredible wood crosses on the wall and the new pulpit? Absolutely beautiful! ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-importance-of-the-local-church/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-importance-of-the-local-church/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:48:33 GMT Some good thoughts by Randy Alcorn on the importance of the local church in the lives of Christians. Alcorn's website, Eternal Perspective Ministries, is an excellent resource. Why should the local church be important to us? from ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/pray-for-david--amanda-scott/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/pray-for-david--amanda-scott/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:46:03 GMT   This past Sunday I asked the church to pray for David and Amanda Scott, who are expecting their first baby in late January. Last week they found out that their baby girl has spina bifida, a spinal cord defect. There is also the ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/what-is-the-bible-really-about/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/what-is-the-bible-really-about/ Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:49:47 GMT What is the Bible really about? Jesus, not us. Tim Keller exp... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/three-dollars-worth-of-gospel-please/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/three-dollars-worth-of-gospel-please/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:03:58 GMT Read this quote today from D.A. Carson. Very convicting.  “I would like to buy about three dollars worth of gospel, please. Not too much—just enough to make me happy, but not so much that I get addicted. I don’t want so ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/purity-vs-pornified/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/purity-vs-pornified/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:57:25 GMT I read this today on Justin Taylor's blog. I hope every man at CrossPointe will take a moment to read this. I've copied and pasted Justin's entire post below:   In 2004 Albert Mohler gave a talk to the male students of Boyce College, ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/boldly-dare-all-things-by-the-word-of-god/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/boldly-dare-all-things-by-the-word-of-god/ Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:06:17 GMT "Let the pastors boldly dare all things by the word of God...Let them constrain all the power, glory, and excellence of the world to give place to and to obey the divine majesty of this word. Let them enjoin everyone by it, from the highest to ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mercy-has-swallowed-up-all-misery/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mercy-has-swallowed-up-all-misery/ Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:33:29 GMT “Every good thing we could think or desire is to be found in this same Jesus Christ alone. For he was sold, to buy us back; captive, to deliver us; condemned, to absolve us. He was made a curse for our blessing, sin offering for our ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/tragedy-into-blessing/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/tragedy-into-blessing/ Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:04:23 GMT I read this very encouraging quote from R.C. Sproul this morning on Josh Harris' blog. Josh is a pastor in Maryland that I respect very much. He has written several books including I Kissed Dating Goodbye, Stop Dating the Church, and Dug ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-june-8-2010/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-june-8-2010/ Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:20:20 GMT 1. What an excellent message Sunday from Don McKelvey on Luke 7:36-50. Layer after layer of biblical truth. So thankful for his wisdom. Click here to listen to it. 2. Join us the next two Saturdays (6/12 & 6/19) as we help Highland ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/jonathan-edwards-on-the-danger-of-spiritual-pride/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/jonathan-edwards-on-the-danger-of-spiritual-pride/ Sun, 16 May 2010 22:24:10 GMT Read this great quote from Jonathan Edwards on Ray Ortlund's excellent blog. I've copied it here in its entirety: “Spiritual pride is the main door by which the devil comes into the hearts of those who are zealous for the advancement of ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/very-humbling-to-the-proud-heart/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/very-humbling-to-the-proud-heart/ Wed, 12 May 2010 18:33:05 GMT I came across this quote from A.W. Pink in his book The Sovereignty of God. I found these words convicting, humbling, and encouraging: "We readily acknowledge that it is very humbling to the proud heart of the creature to behold all mankind in ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/robert-the-intern-ward--other-important-stuff/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/robert-the-intern-ward--other-important-stuff/ Fri, 07 May 2010 18:17:12 GMT Tribe, A few quick things:    ROBERT "THE INTERN" WARD I recently mentioned that Robert Ward is interning at CrossPointe again this summer. Like last summer’s internship, he will be writing articles, developing the website ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/spurgeon-praising-the-divine-architect/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/spurgeon-praising-the-divine-architect/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 18:54:56 GMT One of my heroes in the faith is Charles Spurgeon, the great British pastor from the 1800’s. I came across this quote from one of Spurgeon’s sermons via Randy Alcorn’s blog. In 1864, Spurgeon preached a sermon entitled ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-april-26-2010/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-april-26-2010/ Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:26:55 GMT 1. Great day worshiping yesterday with the Tribe. There’s just something essential about gathering together to sing to God and listen to and respond to His Word. We are wired to need it.  2. The book I recommended yesterday is ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-nailed-to-a-cross/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/this-sunday-nailed-to-a-cross/ Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:24:32 GMT CrossPointe, Really looking forward to this Sunday. Two quick things:    THIS SUNDAY // COLOSSIANS 2:11-15 - "NAILED TO THE CROSS" Confession time. I'm always kind of grumpy around Christmas and Easter. I think it's because of the ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-april-1-2010/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-april-1-2010/ Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:31:09 GMT 1. Very excited about Easter Sunday. Suspiciously enough, we are going to talk about Jesus! And it just so happens that the next section in Colossians is a perfect text to speak about what Jesus did on the cross for us (Colossians 2:11-15). ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-march-16-2010/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-march-16-2010/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:34:23 GMT 1. If you haven’t heard, Luke Wolff is headed back to Afghanistan for another three month deployment. Luke is an orthopedic surgeon and volunteered for the reserves after 9/11. He’s already served two tours (one to Iraq and one to ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-march-10-2010/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-march-10-2010/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:59:17 GMT 1. Sunday we dealt with a very important issue out of Colossians 1:24. The theme was the purpose of suffering. If you missed it, I really encourage you to listen to the message by clicking here. You may find the notes very helpful as well and ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-march-1-2010/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-march-1-2010/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:43:28 GMT 1. So fired up that Daniel Hord and Evan Sussenbach got up and cranked out large chunks of Colossians 1 yesterday. Impressive. Well done! 2. It’s a few months away, but mark your calendars for the weekend of August 20-22. We are planning ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/thomas-watson-on-romans-828/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/thomas-watson-on-romans-828/ Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:20:06 GMT I just started reading a little book by Thomas Watson called All Things for Good. Watson was a 17th century pastor and author in England. The book is a short and rich exposition of Romans 8:28.  He writes in the preface: "To know that ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-february-15-2010/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-february-15-2010/ Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:31:28 GMT 1. Yesterday's message involved some deep waters. Specifically regarding how God's goodness intersects with His sovereignty and providential control over all things, to include evil and sin. Click here for the notes and audio if you missed it. I ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-february-8-2010/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-february-8-2010/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:15:23 GMT 1. Ran out of time but I wanted to give a brief point of application to the message yesterday. The message was basically about the depth of what Christ has done for us on the Cross. But the question you may have is—how does this translate ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-gospel-brings-humility/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-gospel-brings-humility/ Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:51:09 GMT The Gospel levels human pride and boasting. Thus, one of the first and necessary fruits of the Gospel is humility. The humility that comes from understanding that we have been saved by grace alone should utterly transform the way we deal with ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/why-bruising-is-good-for-us/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/why-bruising-is-good-for-us/ Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:58:50 GMT “…a bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not quench.” –Matthew 12:20.  “After conversion we need bruising so that reeds may know themselves to be reeds, and not oaks. Even reeds need ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/two-tracks-of-the-gospel/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/two-tracks-of-the-gospel/ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:19:09 GMT As we are working through Colossians I have been thinking deeply and slowly about what Paul is saying. I have been chewing on his words in v.6 about how the Gospel has come to the Colossians and is now bearing fruit in them, indeed in the whole ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-february-2-2010/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-february-2-2010/ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:30:27 GMT 1. If you missed Sunday you can listen to the message about the details of our new location here. Also, click here for a document answering some common questions about the process and building. Click here for pictures and here for a sketch of ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/big-news-this-sunday-january-31st/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/big-news-this-sunday-january-31st/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:01:43 GMT 1.31.10 - News about future location of CrossPointe from CrossPointe Church on ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-8-souls/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-8-souls/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:54:07 GMT (been away from computer a lot this week, so this is a few days late!) Prayer Day 8: SOULS Prayer focus for today on our Daniel fast prayer guide is for souls. One of the things that kills me about church culture is how much effort we seem to ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-8/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-8/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:48:09 GMT Thoughts on John 8:1-59. (v.9). Interesting that Johns mentions that the older ones left the scene after Jesus challenged them about their judgment of the woman caught in adultery. Life and age has a way of making you more humble than you ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-january-18-2010/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-january-18-2010/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:49:33 GMT   1. On this day that we celebrate the Civil Rights movement, I encourage you to take a moment to watch Dr. King’s “I have a dream” speech. It is about 16 minutes long, and one of the most important speeches and moments ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/martin-luther-king-i-have-a-dream/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/martin-luther-king-i-have-a-dream/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:07:11 GMT   I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.  Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-7/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-7/ Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:42:22 GMT Thoughts on John 7:1-52. (v.1-8). Jesus’ brothers were trying to persuade him to go more public with his ministry. He resisted. It then says that even his brothers did not believe in him. That’s striking. It seems like they did ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-7-the-persecuted-church/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-7-the-persecuted-church/ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:37:17 GMT Day 7: THE PERSECUTED CHURCH WORLDWIDE  Our prayer focus on this day seven of the Daniel fast is for the persecuted church worldwide. Our comfort in America obscures the fact that more Christians are being martyred for their faith in our ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-6/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-6/ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:50:13 GMT It’s Saturday and that means my mind is filled with what I’ll be speaking on tomorrow out of Colossians so just a few thoughts on John 6. By the way, this is one of the most jaw dropping chapters in the Bible. Incredible scene. Make ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-6-our-nation--military/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-6-our-nation--military/ Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:30:30 GMT Day 6: OUR NATION & MILITARY Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 2:1-2 that we should give thanks and pray for people in positions of authority. In Romans 13:1-7 he tells the church that God has appointed authorities for our common good and His ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-latest-from-matt-chandler/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-latest-from-matt-chandler/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:23:43 GMT Here the latest video from Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church in Texas. What a great example he is to so many through his preaching, and now in his suffering. Let's continue to pray for Matt. ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-5/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-5/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:32:48 GMT Some brief thoughts on John 5:1-47 (v.6). What a question! Do you want to be healed? Why did Jesus ask him this question? Makes me think about when I stuck in a rut either by sin or some circumstance. Do I really want to get out of it? Or am ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-5-our-city--sister-churches/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-5-our-city--sister-churches/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:17:44 GMT Day 5: OUR CITY & SISTER CHURCHES Columbus and the surrounding area is in desperate need of the Gospel. On the exterior it certainly seems like a god-fearing city, and in many ways compared to other cities in our nation it is. But the veil ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/spread-his-fame-shai-linne/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/spread-his-fame-shai-linne/ Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:09:33 GMT Shai Linne with "Spread His Fame." from Grace EV Free on Vimeo. (via Justin Taylor's blog) Lyrics: All praise to the name of the savior who reigns.He’s taken our blame, embraced all our shame,He’s raised from ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/live-with-haiti-in-your-heart/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/live-with-haiti-in-your-heart/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:45:43 GMT I cannot say it any better than this. Here is a post on The Gospel Coalition blog by Chris Tomlinson about Haiti. I have copied and pasted it here in its entirety. ------------ [Editor's Note: This post was written the evening of January 13, ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-4/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-4/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:23:32 GMT Reading today is John 4:1-54. Lots in this chapter. Several different scenes, much to chew on. Some brief thoughts on John 4: (v.4). Jesus was tired. Seems like a minor detail, but it is huge. Jesus is fully God, but He is also fully human. ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-4-radical-generosity/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-4-radical-generosity/ Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:16:46 GMT Day 4 of the Daniel fast and the prayer emphasis today is RADICAL GENEROSITY.  Here's the deal. We are the most prosperous people in the history of civilization. If you have a checking account and a refrigerator, you are very likely in the ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-3/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-3/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:45:57 GMT John 3 is one of the most beautiful and important chapters in the Bible. Innumerable books have been written about the truth that springs from just this one chapter. Here are just a few simple thoughts. This should be one of those chapters in ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-3-missions/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-3-missions/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:33:34 GMT On the third day of the Daniel fast we are praying for the missions organizations and missionaries that CrossPointe supports on a monthly basis. Below is a list of our partners. As we pray for God to bless and provide for these ministries, let ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-2-gospel-clarity/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-2-gospel-clarity/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:10:35 GMT Billy Graham said once that America has just enough of Jesus to be inoculated to Him. We live in a religious but mostly lost culture that fools itself into thinking it is right with God simply because we are Americans who may occasionally attend ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-2/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-2/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:42:47 GMT Some thoughts on John 2:1-25: (v.3) Mary tells Jesus that they are out of wine. Why? It seems there was this expectation that he could do something about it? Was she wanting him to run down to the corner market and buy some more to bail out ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-1-humility--repentance/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/day-1-humility--repentance/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:02:47 GMT Humility and Repentance Father, we confess that we are arrogant, proud, self-sufficient, and impatient people. We’ve created a culture that caters to our insatiable appetites. If we are hungry, we eat. If we need something, we buy it. If ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-january-11-2010/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-january-11-2010/ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:48:35 GMT 1. Daniel Fast begins today. For me this means no meats, no sweets, no coffee, and no Kornheiser and Wilbon. 2. We'll be reading through John together through the end of January in conjunction with the fast. 21 chapters. 21 days left in ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-1/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/john-1/ Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:14:43 GMT Tribe,  Day one of the Daniel fast and as I mentioned we’ll be reading through the gospel of John through the end of January. There are 21 chapters, and 21 days left in January, so we’ll do a chapter a day. My plan is to post ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/behind-a-frowning-providence/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/behind-a-frowning-providence/ Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:36:46 GMT William Cowper was an English poet and hymn writer who lived from 1731-1800. His pastor and close friend was John Newton, who wrote the song "Amazing Grace." Cowper battled with manic depression and his struggles with mental illness were often ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/colossians-promo/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/colossians-promo/ Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:49:07 GMT Colossians series begins January 10, 2010. Colossians Promo from CrossPointe Church on ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/daniel-fast-guide/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/daniel-fast-guide/ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:33:00 GMT Below is our Daniel Fast Guide booklet with an explanation of why we are fasting, how we are doing it, plus a daily prayer guide and diet suggestions. Take a moment to click on the links below and read through this guide as you prepare for the ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/bible-reading-plans-for-2010/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/bible-reading-plans-for-2010/ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:48:59 GMT Here are two reading plans that can both be printed and used for bookmarks. ESV Study Bible Discipleship Journal Don't beat yourself up if these plans aren't for you or if they are too much at this stage. The important thing is to develop a ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/ji-packer-on-evangelistic-preaching-and-services/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/ji-packer-on-evangelistic-preaching-and-services/ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:10:11 GMT Here is an excellent quote from J.I. Packer in his book Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God. I mention Packer often, and since I always like to put a face with a name, I thought I'd include a picture of him below. He's in his nineties and one ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/he-upholds-the-universe-by-the-word-of-his-power/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/he-upholds-the-universe-by-the-word-of-his-power/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:57:14 GMT Stunning. This video maps merely what we know of the universe thus far. Hebrews 1:3 - "...and he upholds the universe by the word of his power." Psalm 8:3-4 - "When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/colossians-115-20-recite/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/colossians-115-20-recite/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:52:32 GMT I know, I know, I was a slacker last week. Should have had this verse done by Friday, but better late than never. Memorizing Scripture is one of the best things you can do for your soul. I encourage you to join me each week, whether it is the ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-december-14-2009/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-december-14-2009/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:27:06 GMT 1. Membership Sundays. I love them. I’m always humbled an encouraged by them. Reminds me how thankful I am that God has me doing life with this little redemptive project we call the CrossPointe. In case you missed it, here’s the list ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-december-7-2009/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-december-7-2009/ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:44:39 GMT 1. Reynold mentioned yesterday that we raised $15,000 for Hopegivers International. I love being part of a generous Tribe! 2. Had a very encouraging conversation yesterday about how God is getting a hold of a family. Good decisions are being ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/romans-831-39-recite/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/romans-831-39-recite/ Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:37:27 GMT Romans 8:31-39 (recite) from CrossPointe Church on ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/romans-831-39/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/romans-831-39/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:10:04 GMT Romans 8:31-39 from CrossPointe Church on ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-november-30-2009/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-november-30-2009/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:09:18 GMT 1. It was so good to have Dr.Samuel Thomas of Hopegivers with us yesterday. They are doing a tremendous work around the world caring for orphans and planting churches. Our own John Batastini is the right hand man for this organization and is ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/idealistic-v-realistic-community/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/idealistic-v-realistic-community/ Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:19:04 GMT Idealistic v. Realistic Community  I’ve seen it often. A person visits a church. They like it. There is an initial honeymoon feeling. They can’t believe how warm and inviting everybody is. Then, subconsciously, they place ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/bonhoeffer-we-need-one-another/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/bonhoeffer-we-need-one-another/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:10:42 GMT As I mentioned a few days ago, I am reading Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book Life Together. If you are not aware of Bonhoeffer and his story, I recommend you familiarize yourself with him. He was a German theologian and pastor who left the ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/martin-luther-on-missional-living/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/martin-luther-on-missional-living/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:55:41 GMT I’m re-reading Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Life Together. Bonhoeffer paints such a rich portrait of Christian community in this short book. This quote from Martin Luther on the first page of the first chapter hit me right between the eyes. ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/counter-cultural-community/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/counter-cultural-community/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:28:26 GMT Community. It’s a Christian buzz word. We throw it around like we all know what we are talking about. But, we often struggle to live it out. Below is an excellent description of the characteristics of a counter-cultural Christian ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-november-23-2009/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-november-23-2009/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:15:42 GMT 1. We had a great picnic at the Hord’s place this Saturday. How good it is to just hang out with people and have time to talk (and shoot potato guns!) Big thanks to Daniel and Jenny for their hospitality and generosity! 2. Last night I ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/memorize-monday-titus-33-7/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/memorize-monday-titus-33-7/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:53:14 GMT Titus 3:3-7 (Monday Memorize) from CrossPointe Church on ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/a-mighty-rushing-wind/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/a-mighty-rushing-wind/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:15:05 GMT “We must confess that just now we have not the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that we could wish.  Many are being converted.  I hope that few of us are laboring unsuccessfully; but we are none of us laboring as our hearts could ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/we-preach-a-saving-christ/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/we-preach-a-saving-christ/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:06:05 GMT “There is no inconsistency between believing that God has a special sovereign love before the foundation of the world that is efficacious and brings in all the Body of Christ and that there is too love for all men, and that no ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/psalm-46-/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/psalm-46-/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:54:45 GMT Psalm 46 from CrossPointe Church on ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-november-16-2009/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-november-16-2009/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:45:49 GMT 1. One of the hardest but sweetest biblical truths to wrap our minds around is God’s providence over everything. In reading Nehemiah, I’m struck that God could have hit the fast forward button at any time and put Israel right where ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mondays-are-for-memorizing-psalm-46/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mondays-are-for-memorizing-psalm-46/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:10:23 GMT Psalm 46 from CrossPointe Church on ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/matt-chandler-on-hebrews-11/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/matt-chandler-on-hebrews-11/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:01:59 GMT I've mentioned before that I think Matt Chandler, the pastor of The Village Church outside of Dallas, may be the best preacher of my generation. He's an incredibly gifted orator, but that's not primarily why I respect him so much and why I ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/can-a-person-be-saved-without-hearing-about-or-believing-in-jesus/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/can-a-person-be-saved-without-hearing-about-or-believing-in-jesus/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:34:44 GMT Can a person come to a saving knowledge of God without hearing about or believing in Jesus? It's a common question, and a very important one. Mike Bullmore, a pastor in Wisconsin and member of The Gospel Coalition gives a very good response to ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/recovering-the-gospel/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/recovering-the-gospel/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:03:40 GMT RECOVERING THE GOSPEL Below is a powerful statement by Ray Ortlund, Jr. that he wrote in the afterword of his book A Passion for God. Prayers and Meditations from the Book of Romans. I found it on the First Things blog in a post by Jared ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-november-9-2009/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-november-9-2009/ Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:49:38 GMT 1. I’ve never been the sickly type, but I’ve had a head cold and cough for the past week that hit its peak this weekend. God used this to reveal the pride I’ve had for years about how I don’t get sick that often. I also ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/i-love-shai-linne-and-think-you-should-too/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/i-love-shai-linne-and-think-you-should-too/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:43:50 GMT I love Shai Linne. His lyrics are rich and biblical and his music is excellent. Search for him on iTunes, especially the Atonement ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-november-2-2009/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-november-2-2009/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:02:33 GMT 1. I’m feeling God is leading us to do a “Daniel fast” together as a church in January. Bottom line, I think God needs to shake us up, and fasting is a beautiful biblical pathway for us to shift our gaze from earthly things to ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/martin-luther-the-great-reformer/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/martin-luther-the-great-reformer/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:20:39 GMT Martin Luther, the Great Reformer, lived from 1483 to 1546. He grew up in the German city of Eisleben about 120 miles outside of Berlin. He studied law at an early age and achieved a bachelor’s and master’s degree by the age of ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/here-i-stand-i-can-do-no-other/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/here-i-stand-i-can-do-no-other/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:06:05 GMT A clip from the movie "Luther" staring Joseph Fiennes. Luther nailed his 95 theses to the chapel door at Wittenberg, Germany on All Saints Day, October 31, 1517. Four years later he defended his writings at a special meeting called the Diet of ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/spurgeons-embrace-of-biblical-paradox/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/spurgeons-embrace-of-biblical-paradox/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:38:58 GMT "That God predestines, and that man is responsible, are two things that few can see. They are believed to be inconsistent and contradictory; but they are not. It is just the fault of our weak judgment. Two truths cannot be ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/what-if-you-went-into-therapy-and-found-that-the-counselor-was-jesus/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/what-if-you-went-into-therapy-and-found-that-the-counselor-was-jesus/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:24:43 GMT I read this today at Ray Ortlund’s blog Christ Is Deeper Still. Ray is the pastor of Immanuel Church in the Nashville area. I’ve copied this directly from his blog, but substituted “Me” where Ray wrote &... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-october-26-2009/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-october-26-2009/ Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:51:25 GMT 1. I cannot do without the regular, consistent gathering together with a church family to whom I am committed and obligated. It is essential for my soul. As we sang together to Jesus yesterday I was reminded of how much my soul needs to gather ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/prayer-causes-things-to-happen/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/prayer-causes-things-to-happen/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:39:17 GMT I believe fervently in the sovereignty of God in all things. I also believe fervently in the necessity of prayer. Some call that a contradiction. I call it biblical.... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/twenty-years-ago-i-met-pastor-randy/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/twenty-years-ago-i-met-pastor-randy/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:08:30 GMT Twenty years ago this fall I was a scared “plebe” (freshman) at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. A few months before through the witness of my older brother I made a public profession of faith in Jesus at ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-october-12-2009/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-october-12-2009/ Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:26:09 GMT 1. Been thinking a lot lately about how addicted we are as a culture to entertainment. Sports and sitcoms and the like dominate our psyche. This certainly dramatically effects our expectations of God, the Bible, and church. We lust for laughter, ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/jesus-gets-the-glory/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/jesus-gets-the-glory/ Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:26:31 GMT Came across this great quote from Jim Hamilton, a professor/pastor in Louisville. Read the whole thing here. "Jesus gets glory when nobodies gather and love each other. Jesus gets glory when nobodies gather in moldy buildings in bad parts of ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-on-a-wednesday/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/mmqb-on-a-wednesday/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:56:54 GMT Monday Morning Quarterback, October 7, 2009 (Okay, I realize it is Wednesday and not Monday…but I was busy). 1. What a great weekend with Jennifer in New York City celebrating her birthday. We love our four children dearly, but it is so ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/pray-by-kendall-payne/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/pray-by-kendall-payne/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:10:43 GMT ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/monday-morning-quarterback/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/monday-morning-quarterback/ Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:40:47 GMT Monday Morning Quarterback – 09.28.09  1. I’m very thankful to be able to pastor the Tribe. Choosing to be part of a faith family and committing your life to it is essential to real sanctification. I get frustrated like all ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/songs-that-men-can-sing/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/songs-that-men-can-sing/ Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:39:01 GMT I very much appreciate Matt Redman's thoughts on this issue. I've thought for some time that too many of the current popular worship songs tend towards femininity. I love femininity, for women. Redman rightly says that the church has been ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/nehemiah-3-ordinary-people/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/nehemiah-3-ordinary-people/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:47:41 GMT Nehemiah 3 - "Ordinary People" from CrossPointe Church on ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/when-the-gospel-penetrates-sub-cultures/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/when-the-gospel-penetrates-sub-cultures/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:33:58 GMT A beautiful example of what happens when the Gospel breaks through racial sub-cultures. My hope and prayer is that CrossPointe be full of stories like this. ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/how-did-we-get-the-bible--has-it-been-changed/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/how-did-we-get-the-bible--has-it-been-changed/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:06:22 GMT The validity of Scripture is under attack in our day. Here's a very helpful introduction to the issue of how the Bible came to be the collection of books we know it as today. Click here to download "How Did We Get Our Bible and Has It Been ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/cecil-cheves-60-60-60-event/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/cecil-cheves-60-60-60-event/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:49:25 GMT Tribe, This Friday and Saturday (August 7th & 8th) Cecil Cheves will embark on a rather unusual way to celebrate his 60th birthday (to say the least!). He's going to run 60 miles, bike 60 miles, and swim 60 laps! Yes, we thought about ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/nehemiah-a-people-on-mission/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/nehemiah-a-people-on-mission/ Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:31:46 GMT Nehemiah: A People On Mission from CrossPointe Church on ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/video-blog/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/video-blog/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:23:39 GMT Our first stab at a video post on the blog...with a little help from Arabella. Test Video (sorta kinda) from CrossPointe Church on ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/pastor-dad-scriptural-insights-on-fatherhood/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/pastor-dad-scriptural-insights-on-fatherhood/ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:15:31 GMT A great resource for fathers. I recommend you download this e-book and set aside an hour or two to read it. Young women, you should read this too so you know what to look for in a young man that may some day be your husband and father to your ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/centrality-of-the-gospel/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/centrality-of-the-gospel/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:47:13 GMT Tim Keller gives us the best description of the centrality of the Gospel I've read. This article is something we should print out, read slowly, digest, ponder, and read again often. Click here to read it. For more resources from ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/youve-got-lies/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/youve-got-lies/ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:06:21 GMT Came across this very insightful article today on Tim Challies' blog. I hope every young woman in the Tribe will read this. It's an excellent article about the subtle but dangerous lies the entertainment obsessed culture we live in throws at ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/treasuring-him/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/treasuring-him/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:03:22 GMT HT: Desiring God and 1031 Sermon ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/recommended-reading-list/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/recommended-reading-list/ Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:45:59 GMT Check out our new recommended reading list for some suggestions on great books that will help you grow in your faith. Our plan is to update and add to this list periodically as we come across helpful books. http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/guys-guide-to-marrying-well/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/guys-guide-to-marrying-well/ Tue, 26 May 2009 13:28:23 GMT This looks like a very helpful booklet for young men considering marriage. A guide for gals is coming out soon. It's just a PDF at this point, but will be published soon. Click here to download the PDF and here for a very well done online ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/breaking-free-from-entertainment-addiction/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/breaking-free-from-entertainment-addiction/ Tue, 26 May 2009 02:05:13 GMT For full transcript click ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/speaking-with-authority/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/speaking-with-authority/ Fri, 22 May 2009 00:59:43 GMT Funny...and true. (HT: Straight ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/no-mr-president/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/no-mr-president/ Thu, 14 May 2009 19:03:11 GMT I'm often very convicted about how the church responds to abortion. We need to have more than a political stance. We need to say more than "abortion should be illegal." Churches should be full of adopted children. But, regardless ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/run-for-the-heroes/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/run-for-the-heroes/ Wed, 13 May 2009 14:29:30 GMT John Teeples is crazy. He's a local builder and part of our men's wednesday morning bible study and he is running all the way across the state of Georgia (on foot!) over the Memorial Day weekend to raise money for a great organization called ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/a-simple-explanation-of-the-gospel/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/a-simple-explanation-of-the-gospel/ Mon, 11 May 2009 17:34:59 GMT Here's a very helpful and simple explanation of the heart of the Gospel by Mark Dever. Dever is a pastor in Washington, D.C. and the author of several books. In particular, I recommend his book The Gospel and Personal ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/luther-on-repentance/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/luther-on-repentance/ Thu, 07 May 2009 14:05:13 GMT Message number two in our Grow series coming up this week. The theme is going to be repentance, and how necessary it is, not only in our salvation, but also our growth. Here's what Martin Luther had to say about repentance in his 95 theses ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-message-of-the-resurrection/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-message-of-the-resurrection/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:56:38 GMT "The message of the resurrection is that the world matters! That the injustices and pains of this present world must now be addressed with the news that the healing, justice, and love have won...If Easter means Jesus Christ is only raised in a ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-resurrectionoptional/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/the-resurrectionoptional/ Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:15:02 GMT Recently I read an article in which a leader in a prominent denomination was asked if he would still be a Christian if he were presented with irrefutable evidence that the resurrection of Christ did not happen. He said, yes, he would still be a ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/just-do-something-a-book-recommendation/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/just-do-something-a-book-recommendation/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:36:23 GMT One of the questions I am asked most often is "How can I know God's will for my life?" There's a lot to that question, and just throwing a book recommendation at it won't suffice as a complete answer. But, let me recommend a short and easy to ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/easter-sunday/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/easter-sunday/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:42:13 GMT This is kind of a weird thing for a pastor to say, but I have a hard time looking forward to Easter Sunday. I know, I know. I hear your gasps. Yes, it is the most important day on the Christian calendar. True, it's usually a time when lots of ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/discipleship-a-patient-acquisition-of-virtue/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/discipleship-a-patient-acquisition-of-virtue/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:52:53 GMT Been thinking a lot lately about what discipleship should look like within the context of a local church. How exactly does a church help facilitate the spiritual growth of people, without unwittingly creating a culture of consumerism in which ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/luther-on-the-bible/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/luther-on-the-bible/ Wed, 18 Mar 2009 02:18:21 GMT A great quote by Martin Luther:  "The Bible is alive, it speaks to me; it has feet, it runs after me; it has hands, it lays hold of me."        http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/does-satan-exist-abcs-nightline-debates/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/does-satan-exist-abcs-nightline-debates/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:31:36 GMT Tribe, Get your TIVO's fired up. The ABC program nightline is conducting a debate about the existence of Satan that will air on Thursday, March 26 at 11:35 pm. This should be interesting. Check out link below for more info. Put me down for ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/what-is-the-recession-for/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/what-is-the-recession-for/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:54:58 GMT Tribe, Turn on the news any given night these past months and all you see is talking heads telling you how bad the economy is. It can get depressing, and worrisome. I recently listened to a message by John Piper about the recession. Piper ... http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/life-in-the-tribe/ http://www.insidecrosspointe.com/blog/life-in-the-tribe/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:36:51 GMT Hey Tribe.  Fear not, the CP blog is here! A few times a week I hope to post some thoughts about life, theology, church, and whatever other miscellaneous things pertain to doing life together as a church. A neat feature of a blog is the ...