Cross Point Church Podcast

In week four of our series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Kevin dives into Mark 1:16–20, a powerful passage where Jesus calls Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John to leave everything behind and follow Him. This moment marks the beginning of their discipleship journey, and reminds us of our own. Following Jesus is how we truly flourish. Jesus calls us to lead, to step outside of our comfort zones and to take bold, faith-filled risks. In order to follow Him fully, we all have things we need to lay down. So what might that be for you? What’s keeping you from fully following Jesus today?

In week three of our series on the book of Mark, Pastor Kevin shares another story of baptism. In Mark 1:9-11, Jesus was baptized to identify with us. It’s a reminder that He won’t ask us to do something He hasn’t already done. Just as we use baptism to repent, we also use fasting and prayer to deal with our heart issues when we are tempted.

In week two of our series on the book of Mark, Pastor Kevin shares the story of John the Baptist on this Baptism Sunday. In Mark 1:4-8, John encourages others to get baptized so they can get ready for Jesus. It’s one way Christians can repent and show their obedience to the Lord. Baptism also helps us stay grounded in a disoriented world.

In week one of our new series on the book of Mark, Annie F. Downs introduces us to the authors of the Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Each one has a different point of view on Jesus’ life on Earth. Over this next year, we’ll study Mark, which is the second of those four Gospels canonically. Join us as we start our journey through The Gospel of Mark!

Life, in many ways, is lived between two grips: a newborn grasping their parent’s finger and our final moments reaching for the hand of a loved one. What if the scars, the wrinkles, the memories of your hands are telling a bigger story than you realised? And what do ancient prophecies written hundreds of years before the cross have to do with your story today? This Easter, Kevin Queen takes us on a journey through the most powerful image you might be overlooking… your hands. This is an invitation to reflect, to believe, and maybe even to take the leap of faith you’ve been avoiding. If you’ve ever felt like life is slipping through your fingers, maybe you’ve been holding on to the wrong thing? Could it be that the hope you’ve been looking for is already reaching for you?

In the final week of our “On Map On Mission” series, Pastor Kevin teaches how Jesus’ Triumphal Entry in Matthew 21 can actually show us an example of the generosity we are supposed to have in our lives. As we see how Jesus gave the greatest gift of all, it helps us to live with open hands as we trust Him with what He has entrusted us.

In week three of our “On Map on Mission” series, Pastor James shared scripture from Acts 2, where Jesus used Peter and the disciples to bring thousands of people from all walks of life together to follow Him. If we truly believe Anything’s Possible, and our behavior matched our beliefs, imagine the people we could reach for Jesus! How are you living out your faith? 

In week two of our “On Map on Mission” series, Pastor Kevin gave us an anecdote to picture the people closest to us in our lives – those who would be sitting in the front row if we were to gather everyone in an auditorium. Our “oikos” refers to the people who God has placed in our lives with whom we have the opportunity to share God’s love. In this message, Pastor Kevin uses Scripture from Luke 8 as a reminder that God has a plan to our lives to significantly impact those around us for the Gospel. How are you living on mission where God has placed you on the map?

In week one of our new “On Map on Mission” series, Pastor Kevin shares scripture from Matthew 28. The Great Commission tells us to make disciples of all nations. Doing that starts with sharing your love for Christ with those around you. Who are the people God placed in your life who could be your mission?

In week three of “Divine Hospitality” guest speaker, David Nasser, taught us the kind of hospitality that Christians are called to share to the world. Divine hospitality means loving the outsider and making space for the stranger,  The end goal of divine hospitality is to seek and save the lost – David shares stories of people accomplishing the Great Commission through displaying divine hospitality. How can you use divine hospitality to share Christ’s love?

In week two of our Divine Hospitality series, guest speaker David Nasser shares some of the Bible’s 59 commands for the Believer about how to approach one another. One of those commands is mentioned in 1 Peter. This Scripture reminds us to “love one another”, even when we don’t see eye to eye. How are you showing hospitality to those who are different than you?

When you think of hospitality, does God come to mind? In our new “Divine Hospitality” series, Pastor Kevin shares how Jesus showed hospitality in John 6. Jesus fed 5,000 people with only five small loaves of bread and two fish. Those people may have been physically hungry, but they were spiritually hungry too. God wants to feed those hungry hearts by giving eternal life.

In week four of our “Awaken” series, Pastor Kevin encourages us to not let life pass us by without fully waking up. In John 11, Lazarus has a literal awakening when Jesus raises him from the death to life. This story shows us that God allows painful events to let others see His glory. Where do you need to wake up to what God has for you in your life?

In week three of our “Awaken” series, Pastor Kevin shares the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at a well in John 4. Jesus knew her sins and could satisfy her thirsty heart more than the water she was trying to get – the kind of water He offers is living water, that doesn’t leave us thirsty.

In week two of our “Awaken” series, Pastor James shares the story of the woman who was desperate for a miracle in Luke 8:42. After bleeding for 12 years, she knew that no one but Jesus could heal her. This passage shows us there is no shame in reaching out to Jesus for help. Do you trust Jesus enough to reach out to Him?

In week one of our new Awaken series, Pastor Kevin shares Nathanial’s story from the book of John. We may be physically awake, but we can still fall asleep spiritually. The good news is that God will use circumstances to wake us up. Other people, His Word and prayer can help too. How can you pray for God to wake you up this month?  

In the last week of our “Momentum” series, Pastor Kevin shares how God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. It’s a reminder that no matter how big the call, God has prepared you for it. What has God called you to do?

It week three of our “Momentum” series, Annie F. Downs shares how Moses had an encounter with God in Acts 7. It’s a reminder that experiencing God makes everything better. We should always say “yes” to God when He is moving through our lives.

It can be difficult to have faith during the challenging seasons of life. In week two of our “Momentum” series, Pastor Kevin shares the story of Moses in Acts 7, where Moses’ faith is tested in the wilderness. Like with Moses, tests in life reveal where we are and what we need to learn from God. How is God preparing you during those valleys?

A new year means a fresh start. In week one of our new “Momentum” series, Pastor Kevin shares how to move forward in life in the one area that matters most – our faith! The scripture of Hebrews tells us the righteous live by faith, which is based on the promises of God. Where is God calling you to surrender today?

This is a special end-of-year service, with a short message from Pastor Kevin and Rea Queen and worship with some of our Music team. Watch this cozy, reflective service to help you look back on 2024 and look forward with hope and joy to 2025.

This Christmas, take an intermission from the hustle and chaos of the season. This is a space to embrace the joy, rest and worth found in the story of Jesus’ arrival. Through this Christmas message, we’ll discover together what it means to let go and tune our hearts to the wonder of the first Christmas – the silent night interrupted by the arrival of a newborn, a Savior.

In the final week of our series “The Sounding Joy”, Pastor Kevin wrapped up our study of Philippians where we’ve been learning how to maximize joy no matter our situation. In this message, Pastor Kevin reminds us that our gladness is not a reflection of our circumstances – rather, we have a choice in whether we live joyful lives, and that choice starts by choosing to rejoice!

In week three of “The Sounding Joy” series, Annie F. Downs shares that joy is a gift, fruit, tool and weapon. Having it starts with repetition. Is what you are repeating in your life adding to your joy or dulling your joy?

In week two of “The Sounding Joy”, Pastor Kevin unpacks part of Philippians addressing the desire for more joy in our lives. When you make a choice to follow Jesus and become a Christian, God is with you, and He’s always glad to be with you. His grace, and the peace of Jesus, brings the maximum amount of joy that we can experience in this life — regardless of circumstances.

Now that it’s December, there’s extra pressure to feel joy over the holidays. It doesn’t have to be that way! In week one of our series “The Sounding Joy,” Pastor James uses Philippians 1 to look at ways to have joy, even during difficult circumstances. 

As we wrap up “The Greater Good” series, Pastor Kevin breaks down scripture from Titus 3 on serving others. When you love people who can’t do anything for you, that’s when God shows up. If we see a need, we need to take the lead to live a life that’s productive for His Kingdom.

In week three of our series “The Greater Good”, Pastor Jeff taught us how to lead the way in hospitality and kindness. Whatever your vocation, ministry is your calling, because God went out of His way for us so that we can go out of our way for others. When you serve people with kindness, there’s nothing small about that. 

In week two of “The Greater Good” series, Pastor Kevin highlights the value of serving others internationally. In the Great Commission in Matthew 28, Jesus shows us we need to make disciples of all nations, not just our own. When people show up for others, we experience the love of God – whether it’s serving locally or globally.

In week one of “The Greater Good” series, Pastor Kevin references Matthew 20 and Titus 3 to highlight the value of service. This scripture shows us the best time to serve is during challenging times – whether it’s here in Middle Tennessee or internationally.

In our third and final week of “Citizens + Exiles”, Pastor Kevin shares the letter the disciple Peter wrote to fellow believers who were suffering. Peter reminds us that it’s important to trust in God’s sovereignty and that suffering is only temporary in light of eternity.

In week two of “Citizens + Exiles,” Pastor David teaches from 1 Peter. In this Scripture, Peter gives instructions on how to live as dual citizens – as citizens of the Kingdom of God and other smaller kingdoms to which we belong. 

Who is Jesus? In week one of “Citizens + Exiles”, Pastor James gives a Biblical explanation of who Jesus is, who He says we are and what our purpose is in the Kingdom of Heaven. 

In week five of our “Marked” series, Pastor Kevin teaches us how to have a trouble-free heart in a trouble-filled world. In scripture, Jesus used both parables and miracles to teach about trust. We can have faith that God will provide–even when the future is uncertain.  If you can trust Jesus with your eternity, is there anything you can’t trust Him with?

In week four of our “Marked” series, Pastor Kevin references several Bible verses that urge us to help widows and orphans. We are called to serve the most vulnerable groups in our church, including the fatherless and those who are overlooked.  Let’s dig in and act as the hands of Jesus. 

In week three of our “Marked” series, Pastor Kevin teaches from Matthew 16, where church is mentioned for the first time in the New Testament. This passage reminds us that church is not a building, but a building is a discipleship tool to help people find Christ. How can we reach others, and bring light to a dark world?

In week two of our “Marked” series, we study Isaiah 61 and Luke 4 to see how Jesus came as a fulfillment of promises from hundreds of years before and commissioned followers from the next generation.  How can we follow the example of Jesus and raise up a new generation of leaders? 

In week one of our “Marked” series, Pastor Kevin teaches from Isaiah 61. Just like a tree ring shows the evidence of growth and circumstances in the life of a tree, our history can show the evidence of God’s faithfulness in our lives and in our church.  Through the rest of our “Marked” series we’ll discover how we can invest in the next generation, strengthen community bonds, and support those in need, so that we can reflect Christ’s love in Middle Tennessee and beyond.

Deep within each of us is a desire for more—a longing to live with greater purpose and fulfillment, especially in the work we do. This desire isn’t something to suppress; it’s God-given, driving us to excellence in all areas of life. Whether you’re currently unemployed, a student, stay-at-home parent, or working professional, God’s purpose for you extends into every waking hour. In this sermon, we’ll explore how we can find that more. We’ll look at biblical examples, and practical ways to live with purpose and integrity in our jobs. In this sermon from Annie F. Downs, we discover we can transform even the most mundane tasks into opportunities to spread light, hope, and the very presence of Christ.

On this special Baptism Sunday, Pastor Kevin shares why we need the Church – broken and messy as it might be. In week three of our “Made For More“ series, we learn from the letters that Paul wrote to the church in Corinth about how to grow in Christ as a church.

It’s possible to have faith, do “good” things and make right decisions while still feeling like you are missing something essential. We were created for an abundant life, but we can miss out when we don’t start with what is most important.  For week two of “Made For More”, Pastor James shares clear directions one how to move toward the life that God has for us. 

We were made for relationship with God. From the very beginning, He demonstrates His desire for fellowship with us.In week one of Made For More, Pastor Kevin speaks to the heart of our yearning for more and gives us the one word that can help us find the answer to our infinite desires.

In this special service, we commemorated a decade of collective generosity and impactful giving with the Dollar Club. It was an opportunity to reflect on the transformative impact of small acts of generosity when we all come together.  In this video, you will see a reflection on past testimonies, the ongoing impact of every dollar given and possibilities for the future.   While we press toward the future, let’s take some time to celebrate the good made possible by this community’s contributions and the ripple effects of that generosity. 

Jesus spoke more about what we should do with money and possessions than any other topic. God cares about generosity and the posture of our hearts, but how do we know what to give and when?  As we’ve been doing all summer, we find Biblical advice and wisdom by diving into the text and learning how to apply it to our lives. Pastor Dave from Louisville, Kentucky, shared an incredible message about how generosity is an important part of “A Life Well Lived”. 

We all want a life well lived. We also want to be generous and kind – it’s knowing where to start that we sometimes run into trouble. There are so many needs in the world, and even in our backyards, that it can feel overwhelming to find a way to help anyone.  The good news is that Jesus has set us a framework for how to live like Him. For week five of “A Life Well Lived”, Annie F. Downs shares a powerful message on how to live like Jesus one step at a time. 

We are all familiar with having wants and needs; we can easily spend our lives searching for what will satisfy us.  According to the Gospel, we learn that Jesus is the only One who satisfies.  Pastor David teaches us the next step when we receive the Bread of Life… to give it away. How do we become a people of outreach in a world of outrage? 

What is the good life? So many of us are striving to live the good life, yet we struggle with the highs and lows of this world.  For week three of “A Life Well Lived”, Pastor Dwan shares a powerful testimony of a life well lived and incredible Biblical wisdom that just might change the way you view the victories and challenges of your life.  With every beat of our hearts, we have the opportunity to live the good life. Let’s find out how together. 

Each of us have moments when life gets messy and God feels far away. Author Jeff Henderson joined us for week two of “A Life Well Lived” to help us find an answer to the question we all inevitably ask: Lord, where are You? By digging into the wisdom found in the Bible, Jeff shares the simple answer to a complicated question. 

We all have regrets in life. Short term decisions become long-term regrets, but do our past mistakes hinder us from living the abundant life that God has for us?  Mike Kelsey, the lead pastor of McLean Bible Church in Washington D.C., came as a guest speaker to kick off our new series, “A Life Well Lived”.  In week one of this series, we studied Jeremiah 29:11 and the surrounding verses, learning how to live out God’s purpose and plans for our lives – even while living with our own regrets and mistakes. 

Have you ever felt like you were in over your head? Found yourself in situations where you feel overwhelmed? Perhaps you’re in a place right now where you’re desperate for hope?  In this message we delve into the life of Peter, one of Jesus’s closest disciples, and uncover the profound lessons from his journey. We’ll explore the pivotal moment when Peter stepped out in faith. This powerful story isn’t just about miraculous feats; it’s about trust, doubt, and the incredible ways God meets us in our moments of need. Together we’ll be inspired to take our next step of faith; knowing that God’s presence and support are unwavering, even in the most challenging times.