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CrossPoint Fellowship Podcasts
A weekly updated podcast for messages given at CrossPoint Fellowship in Republic, MO. Our church meets on Sunday mornings at 10am at 1660 Hwy 60 E (in the Town East Center next to El Charro and Bair's) so grab a friend and come visit us sometime! Check us out on the web -- cpf.me -- for more information on coming to one of our services, small groups or events!
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OCF Crosspoint is a production of Officers' Christian Fellowship and is dedicated to sharing stories of military life at the intersection of faith, family & profession. Some stories will be informational, educational, inspirational...or maybe all three. OCF's vision is the military community positively impacted through Christ-like leaders. OCF engages military leaders in Biblical fellowship and growth to equip them for Christ-like service at the intersection of faith, family, and profession. ...
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When God Shows Up: Trusting Miracles in the Middle of the Storm
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34:48In this episode of the Crosspoint Podcast, the hosts reflect on Elder Mark’s sermon from Romans 4 about God’s power to do the impossible and how believers often doubt or forget His work in their lives. They discuss practical ways to strengthen faith — remembering testimony, keeping a prayer journal, committing to daily time in the Word (First 15), …
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Faith That Bears Fruit: Hope, Repentance, and Community Through Trials
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33:08Hosts Liam, Donna, and Chuck continue their Romans 4 series, exploring how Abraham and David are declared righteous by faith despite their flaws, and what true, fruit-bearing faith looks like in our lives. The episode offers practical counsel for facing loss, fear, and consequences—encouraging trust in God’s promises, the importance of community, o…
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Christmastime reflections & New Year expectations with CEO/Executive Director Scott Fisher
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24:29Today's episode features Col Scott Fisher, USAF (Ret.), who serves as OCF's CEO and executive director. Throughout his 27 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Scott and his wife Christie were involved in OCF ministry as Local Leaders across the globe, on OCF Council, and to our chaplains. Scott joins Crosspoint host Josh Jackson to share about t…
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In this episode we walk through Romans 3, exploring human depravity, God’s justice, and why the cross was necessary for redemption. Tim and Liam unpack how Jesus’ sacrifice satisfies divine justice, how Old Testament faith looked forward to that payment, and why the Trinity matters for atonement. They close with practical application: the gospel is…
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Why the Gospel Still Amazes Us — Romans 3 & Evangelism
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43:35The Crosspoint Podcast unpacks Romans 3:1–20, reflecting on the blessing of access to Scripture, the danger of growing desensitized to the gospel, and practical ways to evangelize through body, relational, and initiative methods. Hosts Brianna, Ollie, and Amber discuss Pastor Brennan’s sermon (including the “swimming the ocean” illustration), the r…
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"Anchored & armed": Meet podcast hosts Naomi & Mackenzie / December 2025
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36:55OCF MINISTRY NEWS Support widows and widowers across OCF this GivingTuesday: Your gift—large or small—directly provides opportunities for widowed members of the OCF family to find comfort, community, and Christ-centered encouragement at our Conference Centers. Visit ocfusa.org/givingtuesday to learn more and donate now. https://www.ocfusa.org/givin…
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From Despair to New Life: Testimonies, Community, and Spiritual Warfare
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26:23Hosts Liam and Josh discuss what baptism means, why it’s the first act of obedience for believers, and how it publicly identifies someone with the body of Christ. The episode celebrates 14 baptisms, shares powerful testimonies of transformation, and explains the church’s careful process to protect new believers and the congregation. Listeners are e…
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Circumcision of the Heart: Identity Beyond the Symbol
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38:04Join Liam, Donna, and Angela as they reflect on Romans 2 and the idea that true identity comes from a circumcised heart rather than outward rituals. They discuss why Paul repeatedly challenges reliance on symbols like circumcision and how the New Testament points to a deeper, heart-centered covenant with God. Through personal stories — from awkward…
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When the Law Fails: Romans on Legalism and Grace
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34:44In this episode the hosts unpack Romans chapter 2, discussing how an overemphasis on law (legalism) misunderstands salvation, breeds pride, and blocks compassion. They contrast obedience as worship with trying to earn God’s approval and offer practical signs to spot legalism in our own hearts. Through personal stories and scriptural examples, they …
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No Partiality: Taking God's Impartial Love Into the World
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54:37In this episode the hosts walk through Romans 2:11–16, exploring God’s impartiality and how that truth should reshape the way Christians engage people beyond their comfort zones. They share personal stories of outreach, practical encouragement to put faith into action, and a reminder that the gospel calls us to go where people are. They also discus…
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In Christ Jesus, you have become a new creation and a son of God. We compare ourselves now in Christ to ourselves before without Christ. The second comparison is ourselves now in Christ to the fullness of Christ. The first appreciates how far I have come. The second recognizes how far I’ve left to go. We are new. Newness is from God, who graciously…
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Romans, Wrath & Grace: Why Works Matter but Don’t Save
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54:53On this episode of the Crosspoint Podcast Brianna, Jason, and Audley unpack Romans 2:6–11, exploring how God judges "according to his deeds" without contradicting salvation by grace. They connect Paul to James, clarify sanctification versus justification, and discuss how the gospel changes everyday life. The conversation also covers God’s wrath and…
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"No perfect leaders, no perfect lives": Five common qualities of Biblical leaders / November 2025
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33:01OCF MINISTRY NEWS Apply for the youth program manager position: If you are interested in this opportunity at White Sulphur Springs (Manns Choice, Pa.), contact WSS Center Director Paul Robyn ([email protected]) or WSS Director of Hospitality Susanne Pappal ([email protected]) or call (814) 623-5583 for further information and an application…
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In Christ Jesus, you were redeemed and forgiven for all your sins. We can become the righteousness of God because of Christ's work on the cross. We can become righteous because Christ was sinless. We can be righteous because Christ took on our sin. We can be righteous because God willed Christ to be our sin. We can be righteous because Christ's rig…
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Judge Not? Navigating Christian Judgment with Grace
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25:33Join Liam, Josh, and Amber on the Crosspoint Podcast as they unpack Romans 2:1–5 and Pastor Brennan’s sermon about judging others. They explore when judgment becomes harmful, when correction is loving and necessary, and how humility, gospel-centered mercy, and community shape healthy discernment. Through personal stories and practical guidance, the…
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Leadership Micro-series: A leader's responsibility to care for people / Crosspoint Highlights
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10:14In the final episode of this Crosspoint Highlights micro-series on leadership, Col Jassen Bluto, USAF (Ret.), shares his third core principle—caring—and what it truly means to care for the people you lead. Far from being sentimental, Bluto explains that genuine care is a leader's responsibility to meet both the physical and emotional needs of those…
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Truth, Grace, and Love: Talking Homosexuality Through Romans 1
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33:20Hosts Liam and Josh unpack Romans 1, discuss sexual sin and homosexuality, and share personal testimonies of struggle and transformation through Christ. The episode explores how to balance truth and compassion, practical ways the church can love neighbors who identify as LGBTQ+, and resources for recovery and community support.…
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In Christ Jesus, you were redeemed and forgiven for all your sins. Redemption - The forgiveness of sins is a gift of the grace of God. Christ not only frees you from slavery but he also removes what causes the affliction to begin with. Your worth is measured in the blood of Christ. Your rescue is not provided with the perishable but the priceless, …
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Leadership Micro-series: Four attributes of respect / Crosspoint Highlights
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8:04In part two of this Crosspoint Highlights micro-series on leadership, Col Jassen Bluto, USAF (Ret.), explores the second core principle—respect—and breaks it down into four key expressions: respect for your unit, for each other, for yourself, and for the authority entrusted to you. He explains that genuine respect begins with love for the people yo…
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Leadership Micro-series: Being a trustworthy leader / Crosspoint Highlights
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9:04In this first part of the Crosspoint Highlights micro-series on leadership, Col Jassen Bluto, USAF (Ret.), unpacks the foundational principle of trust. He explains that true leadership requires both character and competence: the moral integrity that inspires confidence and the professional skill that earns respect. Drawing from personal experience …
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In Christ Jesus, you are loved by God with an inseparable love. In Christ, we have the greatest possible love. It’s because of Christ’s sacrifice that we know what love is to begin with. Christ loved us to show us what love is and to inspire us to love others. Christ loved us despite ourselves. Christ loved us as a reflection of the Father’s love. …
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Without Excuse: How Creation Reveals God and Exposes Our Idols
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34:14Hosts Liam Gonzalez and Liam Castle discuss Romans 1:18–23, exploring how creation reveals God’s eternal power and how people exchange the Creator for idols. They reflect on examples from everyday life—work, family, ambition, and celebrity—and why those become idols of the heart. The episode challenges listeners to examine what they worship, offers…
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From Self-Righteousness to Free Righteousness: Romans 1:16–17 Explained
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25:21Hosts Brianna and Amber reflect on Pastor Brennan’s sermon from Romans 1:16–17, using Martin Luther’s struggle to illustrate the difference between self-righteousness and the righteousness God gives by faith. They explain concepts like double imputation and “diet Christianity,” and discuss how the gospel not only saves but transforms believers, sha…
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"Good leadership lifts others": Practical truths for Biblical leadership, Part 1 / October 2025
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34:00OCF MINISTRY NEWS Keep an eye out for this fall's Connected print newsletter: A digital copy of the newsletter is also available online at ocfusa.org/connected https://www.ocfusa.org/connected/ Serve as the ministry support volunteer position: Check out the full volunteer listing for details and the application. https://www.ocfusa.org/volunteer/min…
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In Christ Jesus, you were given grace before the world was created. Salvation is a completed act, born from grace. Grace is not a merit-based system. It’s only through the grace of Christ that anyone can be saved. Sin entered the world and death became possible. Jesus came to Earth for one purpose: to destroy death. Through Christ and Christ only, …
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Faith Under Pressure: Choosing Courage When Christianity Is Unpopular
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32:45Hosts Liam, Donna, and Jason continue their Romans series, wrestling with whether it’s better to live where Christianity is popular or where it’s countercultural. They explore faithfulness to the gospel, the value of discomfort and persecution for spiritual growth, and the joy of mutual encouragement. Using real examples—a husband standing out at w…
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The Day of the Lord is coming. We don’t know when. But Jesus is returning and so we must commit to living with purpose and pursue truth in all things as we wait for His arrival. If Jesus were coming back tomorrow, how would your today be different? Know the Scriptures and know the God you serve. Know his desires for your life. To love God with all …
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Romans: Theology, Transformation, and a Call to Serve
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25:23Hosts Liam and Audley introduce a new long-form sermon series on the book of Romans, reflect on the power of corporate prayer, and summarize the gospel message at the heart of the study. They offer practical advice for preparing to engage Romans—reading Scripture, studying church history, praying, and living out the gospel—and encourage listeners t…
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According to Peter, pt. 8 - Beware of the Bluster
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37:07False teachers beware. God didn’t spare angels and He won’t spare us either. We must be sure to follow and teach the truth in order to avoid the wrath of God. False teachers are Satan's biggest weapon and the Christian's worst enemy. False teachers dress up their message as the word of God but are really pulling people away from the true Christ and…
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Ordinary Faith, Extraordinary Courage: Lessons from Corrie Ten Boom
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34:17In this episode of the Crosspoint Podcast, Liam, Donna, and Mark reflect on the life of Corrie Ten Boom and what it means to "take God at His word." They discuss practical steps—read, study, apply—and how ordinary Christians can live courageously in everyday situations. Listeners are encouraged to grow their faith through Scripture, act with boldne…
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According to Peter, pt. 7 - A Faithful Follower
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26:40Everything we need, we have in Jesus. The perfecter of our faith can help us progress in our own faith, and we must follow trustworthy sources to get there. The first step to mature faith is understanding that equality exists between all believers. We can't just know of God; we must know God. We supplement this grace with tremendous effort. These q…
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Costly Grace vs. Cheap Grace: Living the Beatitudes
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32:21Hosts Brianna, Liam, and Renato reflect on Pastor Ben's sermon from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:7–12), exploring how the Beatitudes are expectations for Christian life rather than optional perks. They discuss the difference between cheap grace and costly grace, practical examples from youth ministry and work, the role of the Holy Spirit, and…
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Bridges instead of islands: The state of the military sisterhood / September 2025
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33:22OCF MINISTRY NEWS Check out and attend any of these local events: Aspentime Retreat: 26-28 September at Spring Canyon (Buena Vista, Colo.) https://www.springcanyon.org/aspentime/ BBQ Bonanza: 3-4 October at Fort Leavenworth (Kan.) https://www.ocfusa.org/event/fall-bbq-bonanza-2025/ OCF Hampton Roads Region Annual Fall Picnic: 4 October at Fort Monr…
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Fuel Your Soul: Practical Ways to Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
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35:54On this episode of the Crosspoint Podcast, hosts Liam and Jason continue Pastor Ben’s Beatitude series, unpacking Matthew 5:6 — "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." They discuss the difference between worldly desires and spiritual longing, practical rhythms like prayer, scripture, fasting, and community, and how people in di…
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According to Peter, pt. 6 - Lead and Look Out
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29:56Those in leadership must be led by God and lead with love. Our responsibility is great, and others depend on us. But we must depend on God to avoid failure. Mature Christians must step up to guide those who are less so. Each of us has a ministry serving those newer to faith than us. Humility is the pathway we must travel on our walk of faith. Faith…
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Military Brats React: What makes the difference in raising military kids
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36:17Show Notes In this second part of "Military Brats React," host Courtney Burdick continues the roundtable conversation with 2LT Dani Volle, USA, ENS Mary Ann Leonard, USN, and Matt Taylor as they reflect on their experiences growing up in military families. Listen to Part 1 here. While the first part of the discussion centered on the challenges and …
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Military Brats React: Mental health, faith, and finding strength
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42:39In a recent Crosspoint episode, Josh Jackson and Claire Anderson discussed the "hidden epidemic" of mental health challenges among military kids. In this follow-up conversation, Courtney Burdick hosts three fellow military kids—2LT Dani Volle, USA, ENS Mary Ann Leonard, USN, and Matt Taylor—for a roundtable-style reaction episode. Having met at Whi…
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Beware, the end is nigh. And Christ already showed us how to handle it. With grace, faith, and commitment to God. We must follow his example. We are in for a fight, and we need to prepare to have unswerving resolve in order to experience victory. We share in his victory, but we must also share in his suffering. Being dead to sin, requires us to liv…
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From Pride to Peace: Lessons from the Beatitudes with Donna & Liam
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31:45On this episode of the Crosspoint Podcast, hosts Liam and Donna introduce a mini-series on the Beatitudes, focusing on what it means to be "poor in spirit." They unpack Jesus' opening message from the Sermon on the Mount, use real-life illustrations (including a Juilliard analogy), and explore how humility leads to spiritual growth and a life shape…
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From Affair to Forgiveness: A Marriage Restored with Bob & Audrey Meisner
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39:05Host Liam sits down with Bob and Audrey Meisner to explore their intense, true story of betrayal, an unexpected pregnancy, and the long road to forgiveness and healing. They share practical steps for rebuilding trust, overcoming shame and fear, experiencing God’s love, and resources for deeper learning (their podcast "All About Relationships" and b…
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Living for Christ isn’t circumstantial. We represent him at all times. We should avoid evil, accept suffering, and lead by example. First, we must be of one mind; the church should be a united entity. As believers, we must do more than just abstain from answering evil in kind - we must bless those who persecute us. We bless others in the face of pe…
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Faithful Leadership: You won't get this perfect—and that's OK
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35:25The July episode of Crosspoint served as Part 1 of a conversation with LTC Lee Robinson, USA, director of the U.S. Military Academy's American Politics Program and an academy professor in the Department of Social Sciences. We began answering this overarching question—"What does it look like to follow Christ in uniform, when your faith is personal, …
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The Transformative Power of Forgiveness: From Hurt to Healing
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50:01Welcome to this episode of the Crosspoint Podcast, where we delve into the profound sermon series on forgiveness. Join Brianna and her brothers in Christ, Liam and Audley, as they reflect on the transformative power of forgiveness, inspired by Pastor Brandon’s insightful teachings. Through a thoughtful discussion centered around Joseph's story, the…
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According to Peter, pt. 3 - If You Say So
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35:53How do we live as a Christian under various forms of authority - from government to family? Our submission to these authorities is an act of trust in God's sovereignty. Our conduct, even in the face of injustice, should reflect Christ's example and serve as a powerful witness to others. Christians are responsible to the laws of the land and the gov…
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"Just see God at work": Prioritizing Biblical mentorship / August 2025
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49:51OCF MINISTRY NEWS Become findable on the OCF Directory: Visit ocfusa.org/list-me to add or update your group's information on our online directory of Bible studies. Apply for Spring Canyon's Deputy Center Director opening: Check out the job description and apply NLT 15 August. Check out our new Widowed Ministry webpage: Visit ocfusa.org/widowed-min…
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According to Peter, pt. 2 - The Stone, Good Works, and God’s Will
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30:10Following God’s example leads us to good works. Those works shouldn’t cease based on circumstances. Even in less-than-desirable moments, we must look to do good. No more malice, which is harboring ill will for others. No more deceit, which is deliberate dishonesty. No more hypocrisy, which is pretend love. No more envy, which is resentful disconten…
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Healing Through Forgiveness: Insights from Joseph's Story
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36:11Welcome back to the Crosspoint Podcast! In this episode, Brianna and Lee delve into the continuation of the forgiveness sermon series, exploring the profound journey of Joseph from Genesis chapter 42. Witness Joseph's remarkable response to his brothers who had wronged him years prior and the powerful message of inward and outward forgiveness. Join…
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According to Peter, pt. 1 - Hope and Holiness
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35:39We have hope in Christ that is constant and unfailing. Therefore, we must respond accordingly and live a holy life committed to Christ. Peter was a remarkably unremarkable person. Rejoice in your salvation. In the face of trials, we have to learn to look to the promised future and not at the flawed presence. Faith requires action. Without action, o…
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Welcome to an insightful episode of the Crosspoint Podcast, where we delve into the powerful theme of forgiveness. Hosts Brianna and Donna guide us through a meaningful conversation, inspired by Pastor Brennan's teachings, on how to truly forgive and let go, aligning our hearts with biblical teachings. In this episode, we explore the nuances of bib…
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