Cross and Crown Sermon Audio

The Seismic Shift in the Scope of God's Mission

Building community with like-minded believers is good, but it should stretch our vision out toward those we might overlook rather than shrink it. Listen in as Brad Andrews shows us from Acts 10 that we often confuse our preferences & comfort with God's actual mission in the world.

God's Unfailing Power for the Depleted and the Devoted

Whether you're depleted and despondent or faithful but exhausted, Jesus has the same message: you never outgrow depending on Him. Listen in as Brad Andrews shows us that your need is the very place God chooses to display his power - to meet you with his mercy and might. #Acts9

The Conversion, Commissioning, and Courage of Saul

Saul thought he was defending God's honor until Jesus confronted his sin, converted him, and gave him a new mission: to preach the same Christ he was persecuting against. The result? Backlash. Opposition. We should expect no less when we do the same. Will we press on like Saul?

Obey God, Defy Tyrants

When the apostles faced imprisonment, beatings, and threats for proclaiming Jesus, they didn't back down. They chose obedience to God over comfort, safety, or approval. Their bold witness turned Jerusalem upside down and changed the world. Today, we face our own battles—not always with governments, but often with our own fears. Fear of awkward conversations. Fear of losing friendships. Fear of what others might think. But the same Spirit that empowered the apostles lives in us. Who in your life needs to hear about Jesus? That coworker, neighbor, or family member isn't just a statistic—they're hungry for the hope you carry. The gospel is still turning the world upside down, one bold conversation at a time. Will you obey God rather than your fears?

A Spirit-Filled Church in Practice

What does a Spirit-filled church actually look like? This profound exploration of Acts 2:42-47 takes us beyond the surface-level understanding of church attendance and into the heart of what it means to be a community transformed by the Holy Spirit. We discover four essential marks that defined the first church and should define ours today: submission to God's Word, genuine fellowship, true worship, and mission-driven evangelism. The early believers didn't just hear Scripture—they devoted themselves to it, allowing it to shape every aspect of their lives. Their fellowship went far deeper than potluck dinners; it was a radical sharing of life, resources, and burdens that demonstrated the supernatural unity only the Holy Spirit can create. When 3,000 people joined the church in a single day, these new believers organized themselves not around programs or entertainment, but around the apostles' teaching, prayer, the Lord's Supper, and daily proclamation of the gospel. This wasn't coincidence—it was divine design. The order matters: doctrine comes first, then fellowship flows from shared belief, worship saturates everything, and mission propels us outward. We're challenged to examine whether we're truly devoted to Scripture or just casually consuming it, whether our fellowship reflects genuine Christian unity or merely social connection, and whether we're actively participating in God's mission or outsourcing evangelism to professionals. This is an invitation to embrace the Spirit-filled life that empowers us to live radically, love deeply, and proclaim boldly.