Listening Well To The King

Paul tells us how to enjoy a Shipwreck.  Paul was convinced that God allowed the shipwreck for a reason, so instead of feeling sorry for himself, he used it to preach the Gospel and advance the Kingdom.  Pastor Rick preached from Acts 27:1-28:9.

The Apostle Paul's life got really complicated since coming to Jerusalem.  Riots and imprisonments didn't alter God's plan of getting out the Gospel.  Pastor Rick teaches from Acts 22-26 and focuses his prayer on the Afghanistan and Haiti term oil.  

The Apostle Paul is passionate for the Gospel and for the church.  He loves telling others the Good News and encouraging the church.  Pastor Rick taught Acts 21:17-22:21 to CrossPoint Church.

Paul experiences genuine Christian community, but realizes their loving advice contradicts God's will for him.  Pastor Rick preached from Acts 21:1-14 to the CrossPoint Church.

Our text includes the farewell speech Paul gives to the Ephesian elders.  Pauls shares his story and encourages the elders to care for themselves and for the church.  Pastor Rick preached from Acts 20:17-38 to CrossPoint Church.

Paul made ENCOURAGEMENT a priority.  The weekly gathering of believers ought to encourage them and also be an encouragement to others.  Pastor Rick taught Acts 20:1-12 at CrossPoint Church.

Pastor Rick teaches from Acts 19:8-20:1.  The Apostle Paul once again stresses the importance of listening and obeying God's Word.  This was important for the early church and important for the current church.  Quite the passionate message.

Pastor Rick teaches from Acts 18:23-19:7 where we are reminded of the importance of water baptism, disciplemaking and walking in the Spirit. Do you have the Spirit living in you and are you listening to the Spirit are critical questions.  God has called us to walk with Him and make a Kingdom impact.

Paul has had a rough go of it in spite of ministry success.  God's Word changed his perspective and gave him strength for the days to come.  Pastor Rick preached to CrossPoint Church on Acts 18:1-22.

The Apostle models for us how to share the Gospel in a hostile environment.  Pastor Rick preached this message to CrossPoint Church on Fathers Day, 2021.

Pastor Rick taught from Acts 17:1-15 and talked about how the church at Thessalonica and Berea both received and responded well to God's Word.  We can learn much about receiving and responding to God's Word from these early churches.

A normal day of ministry turns into a beating and imprisonment. Instead of anger and resentment... Paul and Silas pray and sing to their Lord publicly.  Prisoners couldn't believe their ears.  The gospel changed everyone who responded and lives were changed.  Pastor Rick teaches from Acts 16:16-40 at CrossPoint Church.

At CrossPoint Church, Pastor Rick covered Acts 15:36-16:15 where conflict between Paul and Barnabas is resolved and Paul and Silas begin his second missionary trip.  So many truths to apply... so practical.

We all expect conflict from outside the church... but we find conflict comes from within the church in Acts 15.  The elders in Jerusalem listened to the Spirt and made a decision about the Gospel.  Listening to the Spirit encourages and brings Joy.  Pastor Rick taught from Acts 15:1-30.

Paul passion for the Gospel is inspiring.  He wants everyone to know that the Gospel changes lives and eternity.  So, after being stoned, he continues to preach and make disciples where ever he goes!  Pastor Rick covers Acts 14 this morning at CrossPoint Church.

Pastor Rick teaches from 1 Thessalonians 1 and 2 where the Apostle Paul uses a mom as an illustration of what making disciples look like.  A challenging message for Parents and the flock.

Paul shares good news... Great News.  Pastor Rick preached from Acts 13:13-52

The Antioch church leaders are led by the Spirit as they worship and fast.  God appoints Barnabas and Paul to lead the first missionary trip which begins in Cyprus.  Acts 13:1-12 shouts and helps us understand so much about the church.

James is killed and Peter is put in prison... ready for execution the next day.  Meanwhile the church earnestly prays their leaders.  Pastor Rick addresses the questions that surface as you enjoy God's supernatural rescue and covers Acts 12:1-19

Pastor Rick focused on Christ's Last Words, "It is Finished" before focusing on Christ's resurrection!