CrossFaith Church

Authorized by Adoption

Romans 8 is one of the most important chapters in all of Scripture for understanding the identity of every believer. In this message, we dig into what Paul means when he says you've received the Spirit of adoption — not the spirit of bondage, not the spirit of fear, but full legal placement into the family of God. This isn't sentimental language. In the Roman world, adoption was legally binding, irreversible, and transferred identity, inheritance, and authority. When God adopts you, you're not just forgiven — you're received. We'll walk through the contrast between the servant mindset and the son mindset, the return of the prodigal, and why your confidence before God is rooted in covenant identity, not personal performance. If you've spent years in church still feeling like you're earning your place with God, this message is for you.

Oil and Flame

Catch this powerful Mother's Day 2026 message from Pastor Mirdanda from the Song of Solomon - this is a sermon on anointing, returning to the secret place, and that holy longing we all want revived. That oil and flame! If you’re feeling stuck, mentally exhausted, or spiritually dry—this message will help reset your thinking from the inside out.

DIG: Development in the Valley Produces Godly Growth

What do you do when obedience leads you into a valley? In this message, we look at Deuteronomy 11, 2 Kings 3, 1 Kings 20, and the pattern of valleys throughout Scripture. The Bible does not treat valleys as accidents, detours, or signs that God has abandoned His people. Instead, valleys are often the very places where God tests, forms, prepares, and fills His people. Israel was promised a land of hills and valleys. The valley was not outside of the promise — it was built into it. And in 2 Kings 3, when God’s people found themselves in a dry valley with no water, the instruction was not to escape. It was simple: dig. Faith prepares before it sees proof. Faith makes room before the rain comes. Faith trusts what God said even when the ground still looks dry. If you are walking through a low place, this message is a reminder: God is not only the God of the hills. He is the God of the valleys too.

The Power of the Holy Spirit

In Ephesians 5:18–21, Paul gives a powerful contrast: “Do not be drunk with wine… but be filled with the Spirit.” The Spirit-filled life is not about losing control — it is about being surrendered to God’s control. In this message, we look at the power of the Holy Spirit and the evidence He produces in the life of a believer: worship, gratitude, humility, and submission to one another in the fear of God. Whether you feel spiritually dry, distracted, or in need of fresh strength, this message is a reminder that God has not called us to live the Christian life in our own power. He has given us the Holy Spirit.

The Sin Before the Sin

Before sin ever shows up in your hands, it has already been tolerated in your heart. In this message, we walk through Cain and Abel, the danger of unchecked anger, and why God always goes deeper than behavior. This sermon is about confronting what is forming inside of you before it becomes something destructive. God is not just after behavior modification—He wants heart transformation.