Cross Community Church

How To Please Jesus In Your Work | Matthew 25: 14-30

In this sermon from Matthew 25:14–30, we are reminded that everything we have has been entrusted to us by Jesus, and one day we will stand before Him and give an account. Through the parable of the talents, we see the difference between faithful servants who worked for the glory of their Master and the servant who buried what he had been given out of fear and selfishness. This message challenges us to examine how we view Jesus, how we steward the responsibilities He has given us, and whether we are living and working with eternity in mind. No matter what role or responsibility God has entrusted to you, the goal is the same: to faithfully live for the applause of One and hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Set Free | God's People Prevail by God's Power | Exodus 17:8 - 18

In this message from Exodus 17–18, we see that God’s people prevail by God’s power as they labor together under the authority of His Word. Through Israel’s battle with Amalek and Jethro’s wise counsel to Moses, we are reminded that we were never meant to fight alone. This sermon explores what it means to depend on the Lord in seasons of weariness, proclaim His goodness in the middle of hardship, and share the burden of ministry with godly people around us. Even when the battle grows heavy, Christ intercedes for His people and strengthens them through biblical community.

Set Free | Walking in the Wilderness | Exodus 17:1-7

In this message from Exodus 17:1–7, we are reminded of a powerful truth for the Christian life: don’t put Christ to the test. As Israel journeyed through the wilderness, their response to hardship revealed a lack of trust in God’s provision, protection, and presence. Through their failure, we are given a warning and an invitation. Instead of demanding from God, we are called to humbly ask in faith. Instead of accusing God in difficult seasons, we are called to remember His promises. And instead of doubting His presence, we are called to trust that He is always with His people. This passage ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, the true Rock who was struck for us. Where Israel failed, Christ provides. Through Him, our deepest need is met, and we are invited to walk in faith even in the wilderness seasons of life. Listen as we learn how to trust God more deeply and follow Him faithfully, no matter where He leads.

Set Free | Walking in the Wilderness | Exodus 16

In Exodus 16, we see how God teaches His people to trust Him in the wilderness. After being delivered from Egypt, Israel quickly forgets God’s faithfulness and begins to grumble, yet God responds with grace by providing manna from heaven. This passage reminds us that God’s provision is supernatural, sufficient for each day, and a testimony of His faithfulness. It also challenges us to trust Him daily with every need, whether physical, financial, or spiritual. Ultimately, the manna points us to Jesus, the true Bread from Heaven, who satisfies our souls and gives eternal life. If you are walking through a wilderness season, be encouraged. God sees you, He provides for you, and He is faithful every step of the way.

Set Free | Lessons in the Wilderness | Exdous 15: 22-27

In Set Free Part 12: Lessons in the Wilderness, we walk through Exodus 15:22–27 and see how God uses seasons of testing to shape His people. After the high of deliverance at the Red Sea, Israel quickly finds themselves in the wilderness, thirsty, frustrated, and grumbling. Yet in this moment, God is doing something deeper. He is not abandoning His people. He is teaching them. This passage reveals three powerful lessons for the Christian life: God exposes what is in our hearts, He faithfully provides for our needs, and He calls us to trust Him through faith and obedience. Like Israel, we often move from praise to complaint far too quickly, but God, in His grace, meets us in our weakness and continues His work in us. The wilderness is not our home. It is the place where God refines us. Through every trial, He is drawing us to depend on Him more fully and shaping us into the likeness of Christ. Ultimately, this passage points us to Jesus, the true and better Israel, who entered the wilderness and passed every test we fail. In Him, we find not only forgiveness, but the strength to walk faithfully through our own wilderness seasons. If you are walking through a difficult season, this message is a reminder: God is at work, even in the wilderness.