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Eyes Wide Open

Crossgate Church Podcasts

Release Date: 04/23/2017

"Ephesians: Insights Into a Pastor's Heart"

Crossgate Church Podcasts

We continue our teaching series based on Ephesians, truly one of the greatest “books” in the New Testament. Lot’s can be said about this book—and we WILL say a lot in this study—but the key theme throughout the letter is “the power of God’s grace.” In fact, the word “grace”—pound for pound—appears more in the letter to the Ephesians than any other book in the Bible. And the word “power” appears as much in Ephesians as it does anywhere else in the Bible. So we invite you to join us on this journey of learning more about God's grace and how to live in the power of His...

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“Ephesians: The Blood Makes the Difference” show art “Ephesians: The Blood Makes the Difference”

Crossgate Church Podcasts

We continue our teaching series based on Ephesians, truly one of the greatest “books” in the New Testament. Lot’s can be said about this book—and we WILL say a lot in this study—but the key theme throughout the letter is “the power of God’s grace.” In fact, the word “grace”—pound for pound—appears more in the letter to the Ephesians than any other book in the Bible. And the word “power” appears as much in Ephesians as it does anywhere else in the Bible. So we invite you to join us on this journey of learning more about God's grace and how to live in the power of His...

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"Ephesians: The Power of God’s Grace"

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Today, we’re kicking off the study of another frame-worthy letter in the Bible, truly one of the greatest “books” in the New Testament, the letter to the Ephesians. Lot’s can be said about this book—and we WILL say a lot in this study—but the key theme throughout the letter is “the power of God’s grace.” In fact, the word “grace”—pound for pound—appears more in the letter to the Ephesians than any other book in the Bible. And the word “power” appears as much in Ephesians as it does anywhere else in the Bible. So we invite you to join us on this journey of learning...

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Easter Sunday Service (2024) show art Easter Sunday Service (2024)

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Join us for a special service which contained a clear presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ from Pastor Phil, and several testimonies of new believers publicly proclaiming their faith through their obedience in being baptized. 

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"What Does The Bible Say About That?" | Q&A Service

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Join us as we conclude our teaching series, “What Does the Bible Say About That?”  We closed out our series with a Q&A service where our members submitted questions abour the series and then voted on which questions they would like to see answered. Over fifty questions were submitted and Pastor Phil answered the most popular questions during our Sunday service. If you would like to hear Phil address these questions in more detail, we invite you to listen to our audio podcast, "More and Better Disciples". You can subscribe, listen, or download those audio podcasts . 

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"What Does the Bible Say About Women in the Church?"

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Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?”  Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Women in the Church?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered.  You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say...

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"What Does The Bible Say About Anger?"

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Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?”  Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Anger?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered.  You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say About That?"

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"What Does The Bible Say About Politics?"

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Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?”  Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Politics?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered.  You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say About That?"

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"What Does the Bible Say About Money?"

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Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?”  Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Money?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered.  You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say About That?"

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"What Does The Bible Say About Alcohol?"

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Join us as we continue our teaching series simply entitled, “What Does the Bible Say About That?”  Today's topic is: "What Does the Bible Say About Alcohol?" Over the next few weeks we’re going to ask that question about some of the hottest topics of our day. For instance, what does the Bible say about gambling, sex & dating, drugs & alcohol, and much more. Then we’ll wrap it up on March 24 with a live Q&A on anything you want to ask about any topic we’ve covered.  You don't want to miss a single episode of our new series, "What Does the Bible Say About That?"

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In Living Color: Eyes Wide Open

Luke 24:13-35

 

On the Road . . .

 

Jesus draws near to those seeking understanding. (Luke 24:15; Acts 17:22-31)

“While they were talking and discussing together, Jesus Himself drew near and went with them.” 

  • To those seeking a Savior.

“But we had hoped that He was the one to redeem Israel.” (Luke 24:21)

 

  • To those who are skeptical but asking questions.

 

Jesus gives meaning to the message because He is the message. (Luke 24:27, 44-49)

  • Jesus makes sense of Scripture because He is the Word made flesh.

 

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God . . . and the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.  For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”  John 1:1, 14, 17

 

  • All that the Law and the Prophets point to find its fulfillment in the person of Jesus Christ.

 

Jesus opens spiritually blind eyes and ignites the soul. (Luke 24:31-32)

  • Only Jesus gives sight to the spiritually blind.
  • The Scriptures, without the redeeming work of Christ, is just an empty book with no resolve.
    • Jesus resolves the conflict in the story of God.

 

The Road You Travel . . .

 

  • How am I going to respond to the truth that Jesus is who Scripture says He is?
  • How long will I continue to walk down the road seeking understanding, when the truth is clearly before me?