"Keeping Jesus First To Remain Immersed In The Spirit"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
"Gathering them together, Jesus commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard from Me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit...” - Acts 1:4-5 When we are immersed in the Holy Spirit, He will take us where we did intend to go and reveal a power that can only be explained as “God Did!” Only then can our lives be marked by “God Did” moments, and only by keeping Jesus first in everything can we remain immersed in the Holy Spirit
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“The Gospel Breaks Every Barrier"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
"Have you noticed that God often moves in the margins before He moves in the mainstream? In Acts 8–10, God explodes the gospel beyond Jerusalem in ways nobody expected: through a sorcerer, an Ethiopian eunuch, a persecutor named Saul, and a Roman soldier named Cornelius. These three chapters mark a major turning point in church history—the gospel breaking every cultural and religious barrier to fulfill Jesus’ promise in Acts 1:8: “You will be my witnesses… to the ends of the earth.”
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"Growing Pains"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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"Marks Of The Spirit-Filled Church"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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"A Spiritual Well-Check"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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"The Promise Still Stands"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
In today's message, Pastor Josh is bringing us a word from the book of Acts. Check out this short intro from his teaching: "Let me ask you something: Have you ever received a promise that changed everything? Maybe a promise from a parent, a coach, a mentor. Promises are powerful. But what if I told you that one of the greatest promises ever made is found in Acts 2, and it’s not just for them—it’s for you, your children, and generations to come?" Join us as we explore this promise from scripture in this powerful message, "The Promise Still Stands".
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"Choosing Death or Life and Peace"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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"The Rest Of The Story"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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"I Know A Name"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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"The Crucifixion"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
Luke 23 From Pastor Joshua's teaching notes, "John Stott once said, “The cross is the clearest revelation of God’s love for sinners, and it is also the most explicit challenge to our indifference and cowardice.” As the Roman authority charged with making the decision regarding Jesus's sentence, Pilate’s reluctance to act reveals a deep truth—indifference to Jesus is still a decision. Pilate didn’t openly reject Jesus, but his reluctance to take a stand meant he rejected Him nonetheless. Pilate wanted to be popular, not right. He was more concerned about reputation than he was...
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Colossians 3:1-15
Live Differently . . .
- I live differently because, as a believer, I have been ____________ with Christ.
Which means . . .
- It changes what I _____________ and what I ___________ about.
- _________ the things ___________ where Christ is seated.
- _______ your __________ on things above, not on things that don’t ______.
- What you seek and set your mind on __________ how you live your ________ here on earth.
- Our heart and mind should dwell on things above so that it affects how we live below. It’s as though we live in two realms: our affections (the things we love) and our mind (the things we think on) are heavenly minded and it influences how we live our lives here on earth.
- So the question you need to ask and honestly answer is this: What is it that captivates my affections (desires) and my attention (think about; focus on)?
- What does your ____________ run after?
- What ______________ your mind?
Two Reasons Why I Seek and Set My Mind on Things Above . . .
- Because I have ___________ to the things I once desired and set my mind on.
- Because I have ____________________ to all I am, and have, ________________.
- The riches of His glory; in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
- To look with an ________________ gaze at the things of this world, when I have an all-sufficient Savior, is _______________ at best.
I am “hidden in Christ.” (means I am influenced by, affected by, the person and work of Christ.)
- My _____________ have become what He desires.
- My ________________ have become what He thinks about. (Phil. 2:5)
So how do I keep my heart’s affections and my mind’s focus on things above? . . .
- Put to _____________ what is not of Christ. (vv. 5-11)
- Put to death that which is not of Christ by ______________.
- What you don’t kill will _______________ you.
- ______________ what is of Christ. (vv.12-15)