Cross of Grace Church Sermons

How to Grow for Sure in the New Year

What if lasting spiritual growth isn’t found in trying harder or chasing the latest breakthrough, but in something far more fundamental? Drawing from Romans 12, Pastor Ricky shows how true transformation flows from embracing our gospel identity and living it out in Christian community, as God flips our souls right-side up through His mercy and binds us together as Christ’s body. This message calls us to move beyond surface-level resolutions by opening our tables, our Bibles, and our lives, discovering that real, lasting change comes through these simple, time-tested practices in Christ’s advancing church.

The Morning & Evening Psalms

Have you ever felt the weight of life’s anxieties stealing your peace? Teaching through Psalms 4 and 5, Stephen unpacks how David faced his own ‘Sunday scaries’ by establishing intentional morning and evening rhythms that replaced stress and uncertainty with trust in God’s presence. Drawing from both David’s example and his own military experience, Stephen shows that true peace comes not from self-help, but from making God’s Word our guide and prayer our daily compass as we learn to expect God’s presence and find rest in His provision and purpose.

Welcomed Home this Christmas

Have you ever wondered what makes Christmas more than just a seasonal moment? Teaching from 2 Samuel 7, Pastor Ricky unpacks God’s covenant with David, revealing how this ancient promise points to Jesus and offers us not a temporary visit, but permanent residence in God’s eternal kingdom. Through Christ’s perfect kingship and sacrifice, we’re given the ‘key of David’—welcomed not as guests, but as adopted children who can live daily in the lasting joy, peace, and belonging of God’s unshakeable throne.

Who You Gonna Call?

What if the greatest crisis moments of life aren't about finding quick answers, but discovering who we truly turn to? In this message from 1 Samuel 28-31, Pastor Ricky contrasts King Saul, who sought guidance from the dead while surrounded by the living God, with David, who turned to the living God even when surrounded by death. Through this vivid account, we’re reminded that seeking comfort in dead things—materialism, lust, or empty philosophies—leads to emptiness, while Emmanuel, God with us, offers true presence, wisdom, and comfort through His Word, His people, and His gracious care.

The Two Voices on Your Shoulder

Which voice are you listening to—foolishness, pride, or godly wisdom? In 1 Samuel 25, Pastor Ricky unpacks the dramatic encounter between David, Nabal, and Abigail, showing how Nabal’s pride and David’s vengeful reaction reveal how easily foolishness multiplies, while Abigail’s wise intervention models counsel that considers others, exercises self-control, and keeps the Lord’s ways central. This message ultimately points us to Christ as our perfect mediator and the true voice of wisdom who leads us toward life rather than destruction.