Church At The Cross

This message is the first part of our teaching series called, "Profile: About A Christian." We will explore what the Scriptures teach regarding the identifying descriptors of a Christian. In this sermon, Pastor JR reminds us that Christians are Jesus-Centered.

“Come, let us return to the Lord; for he has torn us, that he may heal us; he has struck us down, and he will bind us up. 2  After two days he will revive us; on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him. 3  Let us know; let us press on to know the Lord; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth.” 4  What shall I do with you, O Ephraim? What shall I do with you, O Judah? Your love is like a morning cloud, like the dew that goes early away. 5  Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets; I have slain them by the words of my mouth, and my judgment goes forth as the light. 6  For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. (Hosea 6:1–6) ESV What blocks Renewal? "Their concern was for healing rather than cleansing. They wanted God to make things right in their nation, but they did not come with broken hearts and surrendered wills. They wanted happiness but not holiness. They wa

// Sermon Highlights //  + Jesus is Lord over human history.  + Jesus Opens and Closes the Door to the Kingdom. + Jesus cares for and works for all in his Kingdom.    - Rest in His acceptance.    - Rest in his adequacy.   

// Sermon Highlights //  + He is a Promise Keeping God + He is a Mercy Giving God + He is a Hope Instilling God   

Sermon Highlights: + This Light is Eternal  + This Light Brings Creation  + This Light Brings Revelation  + This Light Brings Confrontation  + This Light Brings Salvation + This Light Sends us on Mission

// SERMON HIGHLIGHTS //  + Jesus is the Wisdom of God that saves us. + Jesus is the Wisdom that makes life work

// Sermon Highlights //  + God is moving all of human history to a glorious eternal ending + Our Eternal Destiny is the Culmination of our Earthly Trajectory + If we believe a new world is coming, then we must invest our greatest resources and energies in that world   

+ The Condition of God’s People   + The Requirements for Revival Heartfelt Prayer  Commitment to Righteousness Confession and Repentance   Submission to God + The Confidence to Wait

+ The Darkness in the World + The Light of the World + The Hope of Nations

//SERMON HIGHLIGHTS// God’s grace is all satisfying. God’s grace is free.  God’s Grace is freeing.    

The Identity of the Suffering Servant The Description of His Suffering  The Meaning and Cause of His Suffering.  Substitution  Propitiation The Outcomes of His Suffering. For us Justification  Adoption  The Response to His Suffering

//Sermon Highlights// Why should we listen to him? How shall we listen to him?     

//Sermon Highlights// + The Servant’s Work + The Servant’s Way + The Servant’s Weapon

SERMON HIGHLIGHTS + Mission of the Servant + Methods of the Servant + Means of the Servant

Sermon Highlights + True spirituality is a pursuit of God AND a shared embrace of God’s deepest concerns.   

// Sermon Highlights //  + God is Sovereign and is orchestrating the future for the good of His people.  +God enables the weak to overcome every obstacle +God does the impossible in response to prayer

// Sermon Highlights// Find Comfort in the Mighty Arm of God  Find Comfort in the Incomparable Greatness of God Find Comfort in the inexhaustible resources of God   

// Sermon Highlights // Find Comfort in the Forgiving Grace of God  Find Comfort In the Experienced Presence of God Find Comfort In the Enduring Promises of God