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In this passage of the Gospel of Mark, we see how Jesus teaches, frees and heals with full authority and full vulnerability. Since the beginning of the world, a battle has waged between good and evil. The grand story of Scripture shows us the reality of that battle, the outcome and our place in it. […] The post Why Healed People Never Stay the Same | Mark 1:21–34 | Kevin Queen appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week four of our series on the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Kevin dives into Mark 1:16–20, a powerful passage where Jesus calls Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John to leave everything behind and follow Him. This moment marks the beginning of their discipleship journey, and reminds us of our own. Following Jesus is how […] The post Mark 1:16-20 | Kevin Queen | Mark – Power & Presence | WEEK FOUR appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week three of our series on the book of Mark, Pastor Kevin shares another story of baptism. In Mark 1:9-11, Jesus was baptized to identify with us. It's a reminder that He won't ask us to do something He hasn't already done. Just as we use baptism to repent, we also use fasting and […] The post Mark 1:9-15 | Kevin Queen | Mark – Prepare the Way | WEEK THREE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week two of our series on the book of Mark, Pastor Kevin shares the story of John the Baptist on this Baptism Sunday. In Mark 1:4-8, John encourages others to get baptized so they can get ready for Jesus. It's one way Christians can repent and show their obedience to the Lord. Baptism also […] The post Mark 1:4-8 | Kevin Queen | Mark – Prepare the Way | WEEK TWO appeared first on Cross Point Church.
Life, in many ways, is lived between two grips: a newborn grasping their parent's finger and our final moments reaching for the hand of a loved one. What if the scars, the wrinkles, the memories of your hands are telling a bigger story than you realised? And what do ancient prophecies written hundreds of years […] The post How can we find hope to hold on to? | Kevin Queen | Easter 2025 | April 19 & 20 appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In the final week of our “On Map On Mission” series, Pastor Kevin teaches how Jesus' Triumphal Entry in Matthew 21 can actually show us an example of the generosity we are supposed to have in our lives. As we see how Jesus gave the greatest gift of all, it helps us to live with […] The post The Triumphal Entry and Jesus' Generosity | Kevin Queen | On Map On Mission | WEEK 4 | Message appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week two of our “On Map on Mission” series, Pastor Kevin gave us an anecdote to picture the people closest to us in our lives – those who would be sitting in the front row if we were to gather everyone in an auditorium. Our “oikos” refers to the people who God has placed […] The post Sharing Jesus With Your Closest Community | Kevin Queen | On Map on Mission | WEEK TWO appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week one of our new “On Map on Mission” series, Pastor Kevin shares scripture from Matthew 28. The Great Commission tells us to make disciples of all nations. Doing that starts with sharing your love for Christ with those around you. Who are the people God placed in your life who could be your […] The post Building Bridges | Kevin Queen | On Map on Mission | WEEK ONE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
When you think of hospitality, does God come to mind? In our new “Divine Hospitality” series, Pastor Kevin shares how Jesus showed hospitality in John 6. Jesus fed 5,000 people with only five small loaves of bread and two fish. Those people may have been physically hungry, but they were spiritually hungry too. God wants […] The post Feeding Hungry Hearts | Kevin Queen | Divine Hospitality | WEEK ONE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week four of our “Awaken” series, Pastor Kevin encourages us to not let life pass us by without fully waking up. In John 11, Lazarus has a literal awakening when Jesus raises him from the death to life. This story shows us that God allows painful events to let others see His glory. Where […] The post The Wake Up List | Kevin Queen | Awaken | WEEK FOUR appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week three of our “Awaken” series, Pastor Kevin shares the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at a well in John 4. Jesus knew her sins and could satisfy her thirsty heart more than the water she was trying to get – the kind of water He offers is living water, that doesn't […] The post Only Jesus Satisfies Thirsty Hearts | Kevin Queen | Awaken | WEEK THREE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week one of our new Awaken series, Pastor Kevin shares Nathanial's story from the book of John. We may be physically awake, but we can still fall asleep spiritually. The good news is that God will use circumstances to wake us up. Other people, His Word and prayer can help too. How can you […] The post Encountering Jesus | Kevin Queen | Awaken | WEEK ONE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In the last week of our “Momentum” series, Pastor Kevin shares how God called Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. It's a reminder that no matter how big the call, God has prepared you for it. What has God called you to do? The post Embracing God's Calling | Kevin Queen | Momentum | WEEK FOUR appeared first on Cross Point Church.
It can be difficult to have faith during the challenging seasons of life. In week two of our “Momentum” series, Pastor Kevin shares the story of Moses in Acts 7, where Moses' faith is tested in the wilderness. Like with Moses, tests in life reveal where we are and what we need to learn from […] The post Finding Faith in the Wilderness | Kevin Queen | Momentum | WEEK TWO appeared first on Cross Point Church.
A new year means a fresh start. In week one of our new “Momentum” series, Pastor Kevin shares how to move forward in life in the one area that matters most – our faith! The scripture of Hebrews tells us the righteous live by faith, which is based on the promises of God. Where is […] The post Active Faith | Kevin Queen | Momentum | WEEK ONE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
This Christmas, take an intermission from the hustle and chaos of the season. This is a space to embrace the joy, rest and worth found in the story of Jesus' arrival. Through this Christmas message, we'll discover together what it means to let go and tune our hearts to the wonder of the first Christmas […] The post Intermission | Christmas at Cross Point | Kevin Queen | December 23 + 24, 2024 | Message appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In the final week of our series “The Sounding Joy”, Pastor Kevin wrapped up our study of Philippians where we've been learning how to maximize joy no matter our situation. In this message, Pastor Kevin reminds us that our gladness is not a reflection of our circumstances – rather, we have a choice in whether […] The post The Choice to Rejoice | Kevin Queen | The Sounding Joy | WEEK FOUR appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week two of “The Sounding Joy”, Pastor Kevin unpacks part of Philippians addressing the desire for more joy in our lives. When you make a choice to follow Jesus and become a Christian, God is with you, and He's always glad to be with you. His grace, and the peace of Jesus, brings the […] The post Maximize Joy | Kevin Queen | The Sounding Joy | WEEK TWO appeared first on Cross Point Church.
As we wrap up “The Greater Good” series, Pastor Kevin breaks down scripture from Titus 3 on serving others. When you love people who can't do anything for you, that's when God shows up. If we see a need, we need to take the lead to live a life that's productive for His Kingdom. The post Kingdom Productivity | Kevin Queen | The Greater Good | WEEK FOUR appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week two of “The Greater Good” series, Pastor Kevin highlights the value of serving others internationally. In the Great Commission in Matthew 28, Jesus shows us we need to make disciples of all nations, not just our own. When people show up for others, we experience the love of God – whether it's serving […] The post Reaching the Globe | Kevin Queen | The Greater Good | WEEK TWO appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week one of “The Greater Good” series, Pastor Kevin references Matthew 20 and Titus 3 to highlight the value of service. This scripture shows us the best time to serve is during challenging times – whether it's here in Middle Tennessee or internationally. The post Serving Others, Not Ourselves | Kevin Queen | The Greater Good | WEEK ONE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In our third and final week of “Citizens + Exiles”, Pastor Kevin shares the letter the disciple Peter wrote to fellow believers who were suffering. Peter reminds us that it's important to trust in God's sovereignty and that suffering is only temporary in light of eternity. The post Suffering + Having Faith | Kevin Queen | Citizens + Exiles | WEEK THREE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
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In week five of our “Marked” series, Pastor Kevin teaches us how to have a trouble-free heart in a trouble-filled world. In scripture, Jesus used both parables and miracles to teach about trust. We can have faith that God will provide–even when the future is uncertain. If you can trust Jesus with your eternity, is […] The post Growing Our Faith | Kevin Queen | Marked | WEEK FIVE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week four of our “Marked” series, Pastor Kevin references several Bible verses that urge us to help widows and orphans. We are called to serve the most vulnerable groups in our church, including the fatherless and those who are overlooked. Let's dig in and act as the hands of Jesus. The post Who Are We Called to Serve? | Kevin Queen | Marked | WEEK FOUR appeared first on Cross Point Church.
Today's reading is Matthew 27-28. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
In week three of our “Marked” series, Pastor Kevin teaches from Matthew 16, where church is mentioned for the first time in the New Testament. This passage reminds us that church is not a building, but a building is a discipleship tool to help people find Christ. How can we reach others, and bring light […] The post Marked With Christ's Love | Kevin Queen | Marked | WEEK THREE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week two of our “Marked” series, we study Isaiah 61 and Luke 4 to see how Jesus came as a fulfillment of promises from hundreds of years before and commissioned followers from the next generation. How can we follow the example of Jesus and raise up a new generation of leaders? The post Raise Up The Next Generation | Kevin Queen | Marked | WEEK TWO appeared first on Cross Point Church.
In week one of our “Marked” series, Pastor Kevin teaches from Isaiah 61. Just like a tree ring shows the evidence of growth and circumstances in the life of a tree, our history can show the evidence of God's faithfulness in our lives and in our church. Through the rest of our “Marked” series we'll […] The post Oaks of Righteousness | Kevin Queen | Marked | WEEK ONE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
On this special Baptism Sunday, Pastor Kevin shares why we need the Church – broken and messy as it might be. In week three of our “Made For More“ series, we learn from the letters that Paul wrote to the church in Corinth about how to grow in Christ as a church. The post Made for More in Church | Kevin Queen | Made For More | WEEK THREE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
We were made for relationship with God. From the very beginning, He demonstrates His desire for fellowship with us.In week one of Made For More, Pastor Kevin speaks to the heart of our yearning for more and gives us the one word that can help us find the answer to our infinite desires. The post Made For More With God | Kevin Queen | Made For More | WEEK ONE appeared first on Cross Point Church.
Today's reading is Acts 28. Our final day of Let's Read the Gospels. What a joy. What an honor. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 27. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 26. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 25. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 24. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is May 23. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . To learn more, head to KidsGoBible.com. Go Bible is available for preorder online or from your favorite local bookstore! . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 22. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 21. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 20. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 19. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 18. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 17. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 16. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 15. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 14. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 13. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
Today's reading is Acts 12. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to receive your free Acts Reading Plan. . . . . This month, we will be reading from the New Living Translation. . . . . Listen to The Book of Acts with Kevin Queen over on That Sounds Fun Podcast. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify and on Google Podcasts as well.
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