CrossPointe Church

God's Answer is a Child (Isaiah 9:1-7)

Do you know that feeling when everything finally settles down—the crisis passes, the argument resolves, the anxiety lifts—and you think, "Okay, maybe now I can breathe"? And then three days later, there it is again. Different problem, same darkness. Different fear, same weight.
We glimpse peace, but it never seems to last. After enough cycles, even the peaceful moments feel haunted by whatever's coming next.
In this message from Isaiah 9, we discover God's answer to every failed peace, every collapsed truce, every darkness that keeps creeping back in. And it's not a better strategy. It's not ten steps to fix yourself. It's a birth announcement.
God rescues us with a lasting peace that He brings through the promised Child, Jesus. Not through our strength, our wisdom, or our ability to contribute—but through a helpless infant who possesses everything we lack: supernatural wisdom, unstoppable power, eternal commitment, and the actual achievement of ongoing peace.
If you're exhausted from trying to "help out God" by manufacturing peace in your marriage, strength for your addictions, stability through transitions—this message will set you free to rest in the rescue that's already accomplished.

Remarkable Grace for Unremarkable People (Luke 1:26-38)

Ever feel like you're just... ordinary? Like your life doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things? You're not alone. Mary felt that way too—a teenage girl in a forgotten town with a completely mapped-out, unremarkable future. But then God showed up.
In this message, we discover that God doesn't wait around for impressive résumés or remarkable people. He breaks into ordinary lives with extraordinary grace. Through Mary's story in Luke 1, we see the gospel pattern that changes everything: God brings His power, offers His Son, and invites us to simply receive what only He can give.
Whether you're carrying impossible burdens this Christmas season, wrestling with unanswered prayers, or just trying to figure out if your life matters—this message is for you. Because the same Christ who came to Mary is offered to you today. The question isn't whether you're good enough. It's whether you'll receive Him.

God Speaks to Your Inner Critic | 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Every believer knows the sound of the inner critic. It tells you that you are too small, too inexperienced, too broken, or too tired for what God has called you to do. In this message from 1 Timothy 6:11 through 16, Pastor Steve shows how God speaks a stronger word than the voice inside us. Paul calls Timothy a man of God at a moment when Timothy likely felt anything but strong. That single name becomes a doorway into a much larger story.
 
This sermon brings your struggles, fears, and hidden battles into the light of God’s character. He is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings, the one who holds life itself. When He names you, the inner critic loses its authority. Come hear how the Lord calls you to flee what harms your soul, pursue what strengthens it, and fight the good fight with the strength that He provides.

That Gospel That Transforms | 1 Timothy 6:1-10

The gospel does far more than save us. It reshapes the way we work, the way we pursue godliness, and the way we think about wealth. In this message, Pastor Steve walks through one of the most practical and confronting passages in 1 Timothy. Paul speaks directly into places where our hearts are most tender, like our jobs, our ambitions, our longings for control, and our quiet battles with comparison.
 
If you have ever wrestled with the feeling that work drains you, or that your heart is pulled toward wanting more, or that faith sometimes feels thin, this passage brings clarity and hope. The light of Christ reaches into real life and shows us a better way. Come hear how the gospel frees us from self-reliance and draws us into rest, joy, and purpose in the presence of Jesus.

The Stewardship of Leadership | 1 Timothy 5:17-25

What does it mean to lead in a way that honors God? In 1 Timothy 5:17–25, Paul gives practical wisdom for how the church should honor faithful leaders, confront sin in leadership, and discern character with patience and care.
 
In this message, Pastor Steve addresses the hard questions people often ask about church leadership. Should pastors be paid? What happens when a leader fails? How should accountability work in God’s house? This passage reminds us that honor and humility go hand in hand, and that the health of the church depends on both.

Practical Godliness in God's Family | 1 Timothy 5:1-16

What does godliness look like in real life? In this message from 1 Timothy 5, Pastor Steve shows that faith is not limited to quiet moments of prayer or worship. True godliness shows up in how we speak to one another, care for our families, and live with compassion in everyday life.
 
Paul calls the church to be a household where people treat each other like family. Older men are honored as fathers, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters. Godliness is not theory but truth lived out through love. When the church lives this way, the world sees what grace really looks like.

God's Training Plan for a Healthy Soul | 1 Timothy 4:1-16

How do you train for godliness? In 1 Timothy 4:1–16, Paul shows that spiritual health is not built by willpower but by grace. Pastor Steve unpacks God’s plan for a healthy soul through three rhythms that mirror our physical life: exercise, rest, and nutrition.
 
This message exposes counterfeit forms of spirituality that look impressive but leave the soul empty, and it reminds us that true godliness begins with resting in what Jesus has already finished. Through Scripture, prayer, and everyday obedience, God invites us into His training plan that strengthens faith for this life and the next.

Pillar of Truth | 1 Timothy 3:14-16

The church in Ephesus stood in the shadow of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. It was massive, beautiful, and filled with idols. Yet Paul reminded Timothy that the true wonder of the world was not made of stone but of people.
 
In this message, Gene Coleman, an elder at CrossPointe, teaches from 1 Timothy 3:14–16, showing that the church is the household of God, the gathering of the living God, and the pillar and foundation of the truth. The world may build temples of pride and self-worship, but God is building a family that displays His truth through godly conduct, gospel identity, and the mystery of Christ.

Servants Shaped By The Gospel | 1 Timothy 3:8-13

When people think of deacons, they often picture board meetings or budget spreadsheets. But in Scripture, deacons are not administrators of an organization. They are lead servants who reflect the heart of Jesus.
 
In this message from 1 Timothy 3:8–13, Pastor Steve shows how the gospel shapes every part of the church, including those called to serve. Deacons are not secondary leaders but living pictures of the gospel in action. Their work joins the proclamation of the Word with the demonstration of mercy. This passage reminds us that when the church is filled with servants shaped by grace, the gospel is both heard and experienced.

Shepherds Shaped by the Gospel | 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Trust in church leaders has been shaken in our generation, leaving many people wounded and wary of returning. In this message from 1 Timothy 3:1–8, Pastor Steve shows how the Gospel offers a better way. God’s design for leadership is not built on charisma or success but on character that has been shaped by grace.
 
This passage lifts the curtain on what kind of men God calls to guide His people—men who lead with humility, steadiness, and care. The call to shepherd God’s people is weighty, but when the Gospel shapes a leader’s heart, it also brings healing to a hurting church.