"Ephesians: From Death Valley to Mount Everest"
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: 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”
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"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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)
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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?"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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?"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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?"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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?"
Crossgate Church Podcasts
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?"
info_outlineThe Hurried Soul
Luke 10:38-42; Psalm 46
“ . . . there is a world of difference between being busy and being hurried. Being busy is an outward condition, a condition of the body. It occurs when we have many things to do. Busyness is inevitable in modern culture. If you are alive today in North America, you are a busy person. . . . Being hurried is an inner condition, a condition of the soul. It means to be so preoccupied with myself and my life that I am unable to be fully present with God, with myself, and with other people. I am unable to occupy the present moment. Busyness migrates to hurry when we let it squeeze God out of our lives. . . . I cannot live in the kingdom of God with a hurried soul. I cannot rest in God with a hurried soul.” John Ortberg’s interview with Dallas Willard, Soul Keeping: Caring for the Most Important Part of You
Busy but not Hurried . . .
- He took time to get away.
“But now even more the report about Him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear Him and to be healed of their infirmities. But He would withdraw to desolate places and pray.” Luke 5:15-16
“The apostles returned to Jesus and told Him all that they had done and taught. And He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.’ For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves.” Mark 6:30-32
“And after He had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When evening came, He was there alone . . .” Matthew 14:23
And here’s why it is necessary . . .
- A hurried soul crowds out devotion.
- A hurried soul is a distracted
- He chose the good portion.
“’The LORD is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I will hope in Him.’” Lamentations 3:24
“I say to the LORD, ‘You are my Lord; I have no good apart from You’ . . . “The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot (life).” Psalm 16:2, 5
Multiplied Sorrows Vs. Fullness of Joy . . .
“The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply . . .”
“Deliver my soul from the wicked by Your sword, from men by Your hand O LORD, from men of the world whose portion is in this life.” Psalm 17:13-14
Help for a Hurried Soul . . .
- Evaluate the reason for your hurriedness.
- Busyness unchecked leads to a hurried soul.
- When I seek to order my busyness, I relinquish peace to a hurried soul.
- When I surrender my busyness to God, and allow Him to order my steps, I find peace in living out His purposes.
- Busyness unchecked leads to a hurried soul.
Hurriedness is often a futile attempt to fill an empty
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- The noise of your activity can only drown out the cry of your heart for so long.
Be diligent in spending time with God.
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- Take time to “come away” with Jesus and let Him quiet your soul. (Psalm 46:1-11)
- A daily time with God.
- Take time to “come away” with Jesus and let Him quiet your soul. (Psalm 46:1-11)
- Find rest by observing the biblical principle of Sabbath.
“And He (Jesus) said to them, ‘The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” Mark 2:27
- Retreat on occasion.
Recognize that Jesus is the good portion.
“I have no good apart from You . . .” Psalm 16:2