Cross Road Church Wichita

Pastor Mark Cress explains from the fifth letter to the seven churches that outward signs of life mean nothing if a church is asleep or dead inwardly. The call is to wake from slumber and allow the Holy Spirit's life to animate the church.

A church that does not preserve biblical revelation on right and wrong endears itself to the culture, but not to the Son of God. Pastor Mark Cress calls the church out of unhealthy compromise.

The third church among the seven is confronted by Jesus. Pastor Mark Cress unfolds the dynamics of wrongful compromise and its remedy. Rev. 2:12-17

Pastor Mark Cress shows from Scripture that when the church/the believer suffers, it is both revealing about us, and opportune for God's kingdom. How are we to respond when the outlook is righteous suffering?

Right actions, but from a heart that is not in the right place: that was the problem of the church in Revelation 2:1-7. Pastor Mark Cress explains, and issues a call to revive faded love of God.

In this message from Revelation ch. 1, Pastor Mark Cress introduces the book and makes contemporary applications from the fact that literal letters were sent to literal churches.

In this message from Psalm 103:1-5, Mark Cress underscores the biblical practice of remembering God's faithful action in our lives in the past, as we face the present and future.

Five things that the Lord provided Jonah, the rebellious yet given-a-second-chance prophet, are explored and applied in this message from Pastor Mark Cress (book of Jonah).

Jochebed, the mother of Moses, lived out faith, while Pharaoh lived out fear. Pastor Mark Cress calls people to a life of faith in this Mother's Day message. Exod. 1 - 2, Heb. 11:23-27, 1 John 4:18.

In the final message of this series, Pastor Brad Cooper explains that contamination spreads in a way that holiness does not. The people of God should not take false confidence in 'holy by association'. It's also a matter of the heart. Haggai 2:10-23

In part 2 of this 3-part series, Pastor Brad Cooper encourages the people of God to be courageous and strong as we seek the next move of God in our midst. Haggai 2:1-9

Haggai chapter 1. Pastor Brad Cooper challenges us to give our highest attention to the things of God, not our 'personal kingdoms'.

One part of Christ's ministry tends to be neglected in sermons & church services, even though it gives hope and blessing, and underscores the perfection of God's Kingdom. Pastor Rick Scovel provides an overview to this ministry, which resulted in the contents of the 27th book of the New Testament.

Out of the Scriptures and his own life, Pastor Brad Cooper proclaims the timeless message of Easter/Resurrection Sunday. 1 Corinthians 15

Palm Sunday is bittersweet, for the death of Jesus will come shortly after an entry into Jerusalem that is celebratory. Pastor Lyle Whitmore unpacks the themes that begin Holy Week.(Luke 19:28-40, Matthew 27:15-23)

Pastor Lyle Whitmore unpacks belief in the forgiveness of sins, drawing from notorious sins of David, and makes practical application to our lives today. 2 Sam. 11, Psalm 51, Psalm 32.

In our series of the foundations of the Christian faith, Pastor Brad Cooper discusses the universal church.

Acts 1:8, John ch 16. Pastor Brad Cooper teaches on the source of power & guidance in the believer's life.

The God and Gospel of grace do not mean that there is no accountability. Pastor Brad Cooper teaches the creedal truth of Acts 10:42 and places this in the context of seven kinds of judgements in Scripture. Matthew 16:27, 25:31-32, Rev. 1:7, John 5:22.

Pastor Lyle Whitmore lays out the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection. John 19:30

Pastor Brad Cooper directs out attention to the importance of Jesus, in theology, in history, and in the canon of all the biblical books.

Why does it matter?: the belief that God created the world and exists? Pastor Brad Cooper explains, drawing from Job ch. 38 & more.

Pastor Brad Cooper shows that the Bible is trustworthy.

In this exposition of Psalm 11, Pastor Rick Scovel challenges us that when we feel targeted & stressed, there is a God Who offers refuge.

God views us as His unique creation (Gen. ch. 1) and, through Christ, even masterpieces (Eph. 2:10). Pastor Brad Cooper encourages to look at others & ourselves through these truths.

Our actions and Jesus' role are two issues of the highest importance (1 John 5:12, John 1:12). Drawing from Rom. 3:23 and 6:23, Pastor Brad Cooper shows how the world's religions do not address our highest point of need, but Jesus does.

Pastor Brad Cooper wraps up the season of Advent/Christmas messages -- and anticipates the new year -- in this reflection on God's sovereign timing (Luke 2:1-7, Gal. 4, Eccl. 3).

Pastor Lyle Whitmore surveys some of what individuals variously put their hope in. Which "hope" has the most reliable basis? The experiences of Simeon and Anna (Luke 2:25-38) point to the answer.

Pastor Brad Cooper encourages us with the reminder that those in Christ are chosen to be a wonderful centerpiece, masterpiece, of God. Both Advents (there are two!) are times of expectation in the narrative of God's saving plan. Eph. 2:10, John 1:12

Sharing and sacrifices . . . Christmas challenges our sense of generosity of self. What if individuals committed to sacrifice, because of Christ, banded together? Drawing on Hebrews 13 and Acts 2, Pastor Brad Cooper explains that the local church is not a country club, but is called to be a blessing to all.

In our busy pursuits of the season, we might resemble a Bethlehem innkeeper during a season of travel, a census, and personal material benefits. Pastor Brad Cooper challenges us not to miss the most important part of Christmas.

On Thanksgiving weekend, Pastor Lyle Whitmore explores the Apostle Paul's exhortation to thankfulness, and also provides clarity on what can be confusing to us as we navigate through life and its decisions: how to know God's will.

The final message in our Armor of God series provides an exposition of Eph. 6:18-20 by Pastor Rick Scovel, with practical input on how those suited up in God's armor can then execute God's battle plan.

The most precious gift of God through Christ is also one of the fundamental pieces of the armor of God. Pastor Brad Cooper focuses on the helmet of salvation in this message from Ephesians 6:17.

The main defensive weapon of the armor is given exposition and application by Pastor Brad Cooper in this meditation on Ephesians 6:16.

We might not think of them as weapons, but the Roman soldier's sandals had defensive, offensive, and psychological-warfare functions. Pastor Lyle Whitmore explains this poorly-understood piece of the Christian's armor and challenges us to be ready with the gospel (Eph. 6:15).

Continuing our look at Ephesians 6:14, Pastor Brad Cooper discusses our unrighteousness as human beings, Christ's righteousness, the devil's attacks, and how the righteousness of the believer plays a part of a victorious Christian life.

The first piece listed of the spiritual armor of God is explained by Pastor Brad Cooper.

In this introductory message on our Armor of God series, Pastor Brad Cooper distinguishes between the war and the battle, and pinpoints that people are not going to dress for battle if they're unaware there's a threat. Become oriented to true Christian living, as the apostles taught, in this candid look at Ephesians 6:10-13, and other passages in Revelation 12 and Isaiah 14.

God did not create the world and then abandon it. This and other truths are clear in what took place when Solomon died and his son, Rehoboam, was about to be made king. Pastor Rick Scovel leads us through 2 Chronicles chapter 10, and other portions of Samuel and Kings.

When there are transitions, we have choices to make. Drawing on Joshua 1:1-9 and Numbers 33:1-2, Pastor Brad Cooper outlines three choices that we have, and how God tends to "move" His people along His plan.

The Great Announcement and the Commission (Matt. 28:18-20) lay at the heart of these additional core values of Cross Road Church. Pastor Rusty Mott challenges believers to live out these central biblical priorities.

"Preach the Word" is one of the core, biblical values of the Church universal, and therefore of Cross Road Church. Drawing on the book of Nehemiah, Pastor Rusty Mott explains the "three way conversation" that is preaching.

In a study of Genesis chapter 5 --- the first genealogy in the Bible --- Pastor Lyle Whitmore highlights the truth that God is a God of details. Avoidance of biblical genealogies is common, yet these are still part of the Bible, and the details of Gen. 5 bear a connection to another, major storyline.

What is it like to encounter God? How is it possible for a sinner to be on mission for a holy God? Guest speaker Jimmie Neel (Director of Missions, Sabine Neches Baptist Area) leads us through the truths of Isaiah 6:1-8.

In part 2 of this two-part series, Pastor Rusty Mott covers the wrongful adoration given to two Gospel-driven men, and then discusses "three ships" involved in carrying the gospel.

Stay, leave, stay silent, speak . . . what does the gospel call the Christ-follower to do? Pastor Rusty Mott unfolds practical insights from the ministry of Paul and Barnabas.

Pastor Rusty Mott warns believers against spiritual stagnation and apathy in this expository message from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Want to know God's will for your life? Are you on the road of "worldification" or sanctification, and how can you tell the difference? Is life together with other imperfect persons in the faith worth it? Hear biblical answers.

A lesser-known parable of Jesus is given exposition by Pastor Rick Scovel. What does it mean today? Isn't it just about Israel? How can "fruit" be a spiritual word? Do I need to have fruit? Be challenged by the Parable of the Fig Tree.

Those in the Parables of the Treasure in a Field, and the Costly Pearl, may have looked ridiculous to others but they did not care. What if we sought Christ with such decisiveness? Pastor Rusty Mott points to the spiritual lessons of these passages.

In the concluding message of the SEEK series, Pastor Rusty Mott applies the account of Martha & Mary to our walk of faith today.