"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?"
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"What Does The Bible Say About Alcohol?"
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 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?"
info_outline1. Because God is the one who has gathered us. (Gospel)
- “For through him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. 19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone, 21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” - Ephesians 2:18-22
- “The day we find the perfect church, it becomes imperfect the moment we join it.” - Charles Spurgeon
- On the first day of the week, when we were gathered together to break bread, Paul talked with them… Acts 20:7
2. Because we experience God in a unique way when we’re together. (Community)
- And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit… Acts 4:31a
- “There’s an element of worship and Christianity that cannot be experienced in private worship or by watching worship. There are some graces and blessings that God gives only in ‘meeting together’ with other believers.” - Donald Whitney
- ...be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with all your heart. Ephesians 5:18-19
- “The fruit of the gathering is not just a strong individual, but a strong church, united in faith. In this sense, the gathering is unique not as an encounter with God...rather it’s unique because it is an encounter with the people of God, filled with the Spirit of God, spurring one another along in the mission of God. Christ in me meets Christ in you.” - Mike Cosper
3. Because it makes our ‘scattering’ more effective. (Mission)
- “And when they had prayed, the place in which they were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness.” - Acts 4:31
- “And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them.” - Acts 4:24
- “ . . . for truly in this city there were gathered together against your holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, 28 to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to take place. 29 And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness.” - Acts 4:27-29