"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_outlineRomans 5:1-5
By faith in Christ we are declared not guilty before God and we are at peace with God Verse 1
By faith we stand in grace Verse 2
Don’t use today’s mercy on tomorrow’s uncertainty
Rejoice! God is at work for His glory Verse 2
Rejoice! God is working in you as you suffer Verse 3
We have been warned to expect suffering John 16:1-4, 33, Romans 8:16-18
The reality of the press is often unbearable Verse 3
Our response is to stand under the press Verse 3
In faith and by grace cling to the promises of God as you stand under the press John 16:33, Romans 8:28, 1 John 1:9, Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 118:6
Don’t suffer alone
Christ-like character grows in us as we stand under the press Verse 4 2 Corinthians 12:8-10
God often times works through our suffering not to deliver us from the suffering, but to deliver us into Christ-likeness
Christ-like character results in more hope Verse 4 Romans 8:24-25
Our hope is affirmed by God’s love Verse 5
Continually returning to God in your suffering for strength, hope, comfort and direction will result in a Christ-likeness others will see in us.