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Preparing to Gather - 5.26.13
May 23, 2013 0 Comments
Jesus says in John 4:23-24, “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit an... Keep Reading
Theology in Three Words: You Shall Remember
May 22, 2013 0 Comments
“… but YOU SHALL REMEMBER that you were a slave in Egypt and the LORD your God redeemed you from there; therefore I command you to do this.” (Deuteronomy 24:18) We humans are a forgetful bunch. When I set out to leave the house it’s p... Keep Reading
Preparing to Gather - 5.19.13
May 14, 2013 0 Comments
This week we wrap up our preaching series on Ephesians called "Who Do You Think You Are?" with the spectacular passage in Ephesians 6 that emphasizes one final element of our identity in Christ: victory. Its always easy to think militaristically with language like t... Keep Reading
Preparing to Gather - 5.12.13
May 7, 2013 0 Comments
I loved this scripture saturated blog post this week by Kristen Gilles and can't help but repost it for you all this week. Enjoy :: "The Psalmist David realized that God’s unfailing love for him was the key that unlocks the door for sinners to enter and worsh... Keep Reading
Preparing to Gather - 5.5.13
May 1, 2013 0 Comments
5 PRIORITIES IN GATHERED WORSHIP :: There are a number of elements I love about our Sunday gatherings. I look forward each week to seeing my friends, singing with the worship team, hearing good preaching, meeting new people, etc. These are all great. But it c... Keep Reading
Preparing to Gather - 4.28.13
April 23, 2013 0 Comments
IT'S THE GOSPEL THAT UNITES US :: A common way to describe a church is to describe it by it’s “style.” Imagine your friend attends a new church this weekend and was pleased with their experience. “What’s this church like?”... Keep Reading
Preparing to Gather - 4.21.13
April 16, 2013 0 Comments
WORD-CENTERED WORSHIP Earlier this week I read a helpful chapter from Bob Kauflin's book "Worship Matters" that addressed the concept of Word-centered worship. This is the idea that God's word (the Bible) should inform, instruct, and fuel our worship - both private... Keep Reading
Preparing to Gather - 4.14.13
April 9, 2013 0 Comments
Its amazing to think that we are new creations in Christ. The old self is shed in favor of clothes of holiness and glory given to us because of what Jesus accomplished. Pastor Jamie gave a quote from Kent Hughes this Sunday that was helpful in understanding our role... Keep Reading
THANK YOU
April 5, 2013 0 Comments
THANK YOU! There were so many things I loved about this past Easter Celebration at CrossPointe Winter Park... Declaring the reality altering truth of the Resurrection. First Easter with two services. Record attendance. 9 baptisms. Lots of guests. Powerful times of ... Keep Reading
Preparing to Gather - 4.7.13
April 4, 2013 0 Comments
This past weekend was an amazing Easter celebration of Christ's resurrection from the dead and his defeat of the grave. If you were unable to join, we are sorry you missed it. We held our highest ever attended service (as well as our Sunday night service) and baptis... Keep Reading