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Daniel walked with God for over 60 years and it showed. Daniel encourages all of us to be faithful to God even in a hostile environment. Remember that faithfulness is a lifelong journey, not a momentary decision. Pastor Rick encouraged us to grow in the Spiritual disciplines in order grow in our relationship with God.

David was a man after God's own heart. God was David’s priority, and David’s priorities were God’s priorities. God desires hearts that are humble before Him, responsive to His correction when we sin, and eager to walk in His ways. Pastor Rick shared this message at CrossPoint Church.

Joshua was the new leader of Israel. God made it simple for Joshua... If you want me to do a work in and through you, focus on obedience, purity, and remembering. Joshua took God's words to heart and repeated God's principles right before he died. Pastor Rick taught this message at CrossPoint Church.

Moses walked so closely with God that he was called His friend. Captivated by God’s power and authority, he led the Israelites out of slavery, through the Red Sea, and through 40 years in the wilderness. As a steady and courageous leader, Moses constantly urged the people to place their trust and obedience in God. Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint Church.

Joseph is one of the clearest biblical examples of God working through betrayal, hardship, and the unknown to fulfill His higher purpose. Even when life made no sense, Joseph remained steadfast in his faith and faithfully served God. Pastor Rick spoke this message at the CrossPoint Church

Jesus told his disciples to make disciples who make disciples. We are to help people focus on others, embrace hardships and follow the sovereign King in the context of normal encouraging them to do the same. This is God's plan which has worked for 2,000 years. Pastor Rick shared this message at the CrossPoint church.

Jesus said the greatest commandment was to love God and others well. Spending time with God gives us the strength to love others sacrificially. Pastor Rick spoke this message at the CrossPoint Church.

The almighty God desires a relationship with you and wants to give you rest. Being yoked up with Jesus is not restrictive; it is life-giving. Let's learn from the Jews and choose obedience in the land of giants and walled cities. Pastor Rick Wager gave this message to the CrossPoint Church.

Psalms 42, 46 and 121 teach us to speak truth to ourselves. And that truth is... Our only hope is God alone. So, God's presence is enough no matter what situation you find yourself in. Pastor Rick shared this message two weeks after getting a knee replaced.

The church was God's plan and still is! The ripple effects of healthy Spirit-empowered UP.IN.OUT relationships will surprise the world… and build His church. Pastor Rick shared how God loves His church and how growing in our UP.IN.OUT relationships help us help others know, obey, and enjoy Jesus Christ so that they can share Him with others.

After 28 weeks walking through Romans together, Pastor Rick brought the series home at CrossPoint Church with a sweeping look back before landing on Paul's final words to the believers in Rome. Paul writes not as a distant theologian but as a man overwhelmed by privilege — the privilege of carrying the Good News to people who need it. His message is as simple as it is staggering: every one of us stands separated from God, cut off by our own sin. But Christ did not leave us there. He died to pay a debt we could never repay, and in doing so, He gave us power over sin itself — power to walk in a relationship with God that is rich, real, and unbroken, both now and forever. It's a message that leaves only one response: gratitude. Grace like this, mercy like this, isn't something we earn. It's something we simply receive — and thank God for.

Paul is finishing up his letter to the Roman believers and continues to pound the drum of generosity, prayer and love in spite of never being at their church. Hopefully, our flock will continue to grow in these arenas as God gives us strength and power. Pastor Rick shared Paul's powerful words to the CrossPoint church. Here is the LINK for the notes and the generosity handout.

The apostle Paul talks about the 3 pillars of discipleship. We walk with God and develop our character first. Then we become a student of the Scriptures and understand its truths and doctrines. Lastly we teach others or instruct others about ministry. We model how to make disciples and then pass the baton on so others make disciples. It was a baptism Sunday where we celebrated a new life in Christ. Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint church.

Paul talks to mature followers of Jesus and encourages them to focus on others.  Life is about helping others and building them up in the faith. Paul reminds us that God receives glory when His church is unified. Paul prays: May you be filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit so that your lives will overflow with the joys of unity. Pastor Rick spoke this message to CrossPoint Church

Paul talked about being charitable toward those who believe differently on the non-essentials and to refrain from ridiculing or condemning them for their beliefs or practices. He encouraged the Roman Christians to aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up. If I could sum up Paul's thoughts: "In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity." Pastor Rick spoke this message at CrossPoint Church.