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The Joy of Hope

Crossgate Church Podcasts

Release Date: 12/10/2017

"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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The Joy of Advent . . .

 

“To be rescued from sin’s death grip brings ecstatic joy.   Only when a person recognizes and understands his hopeless spiritual condition apart from Christ, can he fully know the joy that comes with such a great rescue.” 

 

  • The advent of Christ gives great joy to a heart in need of rescue. That’s why the angel said to the shepherds, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”  Luke 2:10-11

 

  • Jesus is the source of great joy.

“These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.”  John 15:11

 

  • He is the source of joy that is deeper than our greatest sorrows.

 “ . . . as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.”  2 Corinthians 6:10

 

“for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.”  2 Corinthians 8:2

 

“Though you have not seen Him, you love Him.  Though you do not see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory.”  1 Peter 1:8

 

  • He is the source of joy that is better than all the world can give.

“You make known to me the path of life; in Your presence there is fullness of joy; at Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.”  Psalm 16:11

 

  • The joy of Christ is poured out in us by His Spirit.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control . . . “  Galatians 5:22-23

 

  • Refuse to trade inexpressible joy for interim moments of fleeting joy.

 

  • The joy of Christ is sustained in His presence.