Cross Pointe Church Sermons

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks about a look that is deadly; this look has killed more marriages, relationships, & friendships than can be imagined; this look can wreak unbelievable damage on your mind, heart, and soul… This look is known...

Have you ever been convicted of the crime of murder? Chances are, most have not. But whether we realize it or not, everyone has committed the sin of murder. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 5 and highlights Jesus’ teaching that...

If you were not following Jesus, would your life be any different? In today’s sermon, Ryan Garvin preaches from 1 Peter 1, encouraging us to evaluate our lives and decide if we are truly going to allow our lives to be transformed, set apart, and holy.

The angel in Luke 2 says, “Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” That word “Savior” describes to us the greatest gift we can ever receive. In our Christmas Eve sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Luke...

Sixty years ago, Andy Williams released a Christmas song titled “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.” However, for many people, this time of year is not wonderful. In fact, many people are longing for comfort. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt...

The beloved Christmas carol titled “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” repeatedly mentions “tidings of comfort & joy.” In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from 1 John 1 and shows how the joy of Christmas can only be found in the Jesus of Christmas.

Jesus makes it clear in the Sermon on the Mount: we ought to view the Old Testament the same way He views the Old Testament. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 5 and teaches that when you honor the Lord, you will honor the law...

In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 26 and leads us in observance of the Lord’s Supper.

Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” The question is: Do you believe Him? In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Acts 20 and shows how giving both breaks the bondage of greed & brings the blessing of God.

There are two words that highlight how God expects us to change the world: salt & light. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 5:13-16 and shows that Jesus makes us different so we can make a difference.

Have you ever been reviled, slandered, mocked, scorned, criticized, or isolated just because you were a Christian? If the answer is “No,” that may say more about you than it does about Jesus’ words in Matthew 5. If you stand for Jesus, you will in...

The Bible is very clear in its teaching: “Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” After all, why would godly people who live in an ungodly world expect any different? If you are true to Jesus, you will be tested by...

When we make peace with God, we can then make peace for God. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 5:9 and highlights Jesus’ emphasis on peacemaking.

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 5:8 and teaches that Jesus did not come into this world to correct our bad habits, but to cleanse our dirty hearts.

Society views mercy as weak; but what does Jesus say about mercy? In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt teaches from Matthew 5 that those who have experienced mercy from God will extend mercy to others.

How’s your spiritual appetite? Are you hungering and thirsting for righteousness? In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches from Matthew 5:6 and highlight what it looks like to have an appetite for holiness.

Meekness is not weakness; instead, meekness is a sign of someone who has allowed themselves to be brought under the full control of God. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt teaches on meekness and how we must be broken by God in order to be used by God.

What breaks God’s heart ought to also break your heart. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt teaches what it looks like to mourn over your sin and the comfort that comes from such mourning.

Everyone wants to go to Heaven—few understand the attitude & posture it takes to get there. In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt begins our study of the Sermon on the Mount by looking at what it means to be poor in spirit.

In today’s sermon, Pastor Merritt preaches through 1 Corinthians 11 and leads us through the observance of the Lord’s Supper.