In this sermon titled "Moses Face to Face," Pastor Jonathan delves into the story of Moses' encounter with God at the burning bush. He emphasizes that just as God spoke to Moses "face to face as one speaks to a friend" (Exodus 33:11), He desires to have a close relationship with each of us. The pastor highlights five excuses Moses made when God called him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, relating these to common excuses we make today when facing challenges.

Pastor Jonathan encourages listeners to overcome self-doubt, fear, and reluctance by focusing on God's power rather than their own limitations. He reminds the congregation that "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13) and that God's "power works best in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9). The sermon concludes with a powerful call to reject lies that hold us back and embrace the truth of God's love and empowerment, emphasizing that there is nothing too big for our God to overcome.

In this sermon, Pastor Johnathan delves into the life of Joseph as part of the "Against All Odds" series. He focuses on the theme of trusting God's process, even when it involves difficult trials. The pastor outlines three main tests Joseph faced: the test of the pit (being sold into slavery), the test of purity (resisting Potiphar's wife), and the test of prison (maintaining a positive attitude despite unjust circumstances).

Throughout these trials, Joseph consistently chose to honor God and maintain his integrity. Pastor Johnathan emphasizes that God was always with Joseph, preparing him for a greater purpose. He draws parallels to our own lives, encouraging listeners to trust God's process, even when it's challenging. The sermon reminds us that what we perceive as punishment may actually be God's preparation, and that He can use our trials to shape us for His glory.

Key scriptures referenced include Matthew 19:26, "With God everything is possible," and Genesis 50:20, where Joseph recognizes God's greater plan in his suffering. Pastor Johnathan concludes by urging the congregation to examine their own lives, lay down their burdens, and trust in God's unfailing word and presence.

In this sermon titled "Against All Odds," Pastor Johnathan explores how God defies the odds in our lives, using Noah's story as a central example. He begins by acknowledging that many people feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, but reminds us that we serve a God who specializes in the impossible.

The pastor delves into Noah's experience, highlighting how Noah found favor with God and obeyed His instructions to build the ark, despite facing ridicule and skepticism. He emphasizes that obedience to God often requires us to do things that seem crazy to the world, but ultimately lead to salvation and blessing.

Pastor Johnathan also stresses the importance of developing a close relationship with God through prayer, likening it to Noah's "walking with God." He explains that prayer helps us release burdens, deepen our faith, and experience God's grace. The sermon concludes by encouraging believers to trust God completely, even when circumstances seem impossible, because we serve a God who consistently defies the odds.

In this sermon, Pastor Johnathan tackles the crucial topic of unity within the church. He begins by highlighting how Satan seeks to divide believers, referencing examples from Scripture such as Cain and Abel, and the early church conflicts. The pastor emphasizes that true Christian unity is spiritual warfare, quoting 1 Peter 3:8, which calls for "unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart and a humble mind."

Pastor Johnathan identifies two major enemies of unity: the spirit of criticism and pride. He explains how criticism can stem from self-interest, fear, or a desire for control, while pride is described as "the oldest sin in the universe." The antidote to both, he argues, is humility, exemplified by Christ's sacrifice on the cross.

The sermon concludes with a practical guide for Biblical conflict resolution, based on Matthew 18:15-17. Pastor Johnathan outlines five steps: pray first, go privately to the offending party, seek help from mature believers if needed, involve church leadership if necessary, and as a last resort, release the unrepentant person. Throughout, he stresses the importance of seeking reconciliation and maintaining a spirit of unity that honors God.

Pastor Steve Smith delivers a sermon on the importance of service in Christianity, highlighting how Jesus exemplified servanthood. He introduces what he calls the "three dirty words of service" - surrender, submit, and sacrifice. These words are considered "dirty" because they require us to get our hands dirty in serving others and because they can be uncomfortable to hear.

The pastor explains that service starts with surrender, giving up our own desires and humbling ourselves like Christ did. He cites Philippians 2:5-7, which describes how Jesus, though God, took on the humble position of a servant. Next, submit means being obedient to God's will, even when it's difficult. Finally, sacrifice involves giving up something valuable for the sake of others, just as Jesus sacrificed His life for us.

Pastor Smith emphasizes that when we serve with the right motives, we lift up Jesus' name and give glory to God. He reminds the congregation that as the body of Christ, we are called to be the visible image of the invisible God to the world. The sermon concludes with a challenge to ask the Holy Spirit for guidance on where and how to serve, encouraging listeners to grow in their faith through service to others.

In this sermon, Pastor Johnathan explores the core value of love, emphasizing that God is love and His love is unchanging. He cites 1 John 4:7-8, reminding us that love comes from God and anyone who loves is a child of God. The pastor addresses misconceptions about love in our culture and warns against "falling in and out of love," calling it a lie from the devil.

Pastor Johnathan identifies three enemies of love: jealousy, pride, and fear. He explains how these can hinder our ability to experience and express God's love. Using Romans 5:6, he demonstrates the proof of God's love through Christ's sacrifice for us when we were still sinners.

The sermon concludes with a call to love one another as Christ loved us, based on John 13:34-35. Pastor Johnathan emphasizes the importance of forgiveness in truly loving others, referencing 1 Corinthians 13 and encouraging believers to let go of past hurts and allow God's love to flow through them.

In this sermon on joy, Pastor Johnathan distinguishes between happiness, which is fleeting and circumstantial, and joy, which is a gift from God and a fruit of the Holy Spirit. He warns that joy can "spring a leak" due to various challenges, including legalism and closed doors. The pastor emphasizes that joy is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Jesus.

Using Scripture, particularly from Philippians, Pastor Johnathan illustrates how to guard and cultivate joy. He encourages believers to rejoice in the Lord always, even in difficult circumstances, citing Paul's example. The sermon stresses the importance of being in God's presence, interceding in prayer, and surrounding oneself with joyful believers. Pastor Johnathan concludes by reminding the congregation that joy is a learned behavior and a choice, urging them to pursue the complete joy found in Jesus rather than the fleeting pursuit of happiness.

In this sermon on freedom, Pastor Jonathan explores the core value of freedom at Cross Point Church. He emphasizes that true freedom is found in Christ, not in worldly pursuits. The pastor identifies self-justification as a major enemy of freedom, explaining how it leads to minimizing God's standards and rationalizing sinful behavior.

Using Romans 6:1-14 as a foundation, Pastor Jonathan explains that believers must "know" they are dead to sin, "conclude" that they are alive in Christ, and "do not" let sin control them. He stresses the importance of making a choice to submit to God's authority, asking the congregation, "Who's your daddy?" and "What team are you on?"

The sermon concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to stop "breathing life into what's supposed to die" and instead present themselves fully to God. Pastor Jonathan encourages the congregation to embrace true freedom in Christ by rejecting self-justification and allowing their old sinful nature to remain dead.

Pastor Jonathan discusses faithfulness as a core Christian value, emphasizing that faith is an action, not just a feeling. He contrasts fake faith (characterized by words without works) with real, dynamic faith that produces good deeds. The sermon challenges believers to live out an authentic faith that impacts the world around them.

Pastor Johnathan delivers a powerful sermon on excellence as a core value for Christians, continuing a series on the church's mission to "Reach, Rescue, Restore, and Release." He begins by distinguishing excellence from perfection, emphasizing that while perfection is unattainable, excellence is a worthy pursuit that honors God.

The pastor uses several scriptures to support his message, including Philippians 4:8, which encourages believers to focus on what is excellent and praiseworthy. He also cites 1 Corinthians 10:31 and Colossians 3:23, reminding the congregation to do everything for God's glory and as if working for the Lord.

Pastor Johnathan identifies spiritual apathy as the enemy of excellence, describing it as a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for the things of God. He warns that this apathy is not merely an attitude but a demonic spirit that seeks to undermine the church's effectiveness. Signs of spiritual apathy include refusing to lead spiritually at home, isolating oneself from the church community, and developing a victim mentality.

To combat spiritual apathy and grow in excellence, the pastor outlines three key strategies:

1. Cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord: This involves recognizing that we live for an audience of one - God Himself.

2. Learn to truly love God's people: This requires cleaning the inside of our hearts and loving others with genuine, Christ-like love.

3. Develop an excellent prayer life: Using Daniel as an example, Pastor Johnathan emphasizes the importance of consistent, devoted prayer.

The sermon culminates with a powerful message about the "keys to the kingdom" that God entrusts to those who pursue excellence. Referencing Matthew 16:18-19, Pastor Johnathan explains that these keys represent power and authority in various areas, including forgiveness, miracles, unity, and purpose.

He challenges the congregation to actively use these keys, rather than metaphorically tossing them in a "junk drawer." The pastor concludes with an altar call, inviting people to come forward and symbolically "unlock" areas of their lives where they need to apply God's excellence and authority.

Throughout the sermon, Pastor Johnathan's tone is passionate and direct, using relatable examples and occasional humor to engage the congregation. He doesn't shy away from addressing serious issues like pornography addiction in the church, demonstrating a commitment to tackling real-world problems with Biblical truth.

The overall message encourages believers to reject mediocrity and spiritual complacency and embrace a life of excellence that glorifies God and unlocks their faith's full potential.