Red Sea Rule Two is: acknowledge your enemy, but fix your eyes on God.  The enemy is powerful, but God is more powerful.  We will never regret fixing our eyes on Jesus and resisting the enemy.  Pastor Rick encouraged us to focus on God's promises and presence.

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Red Sea Rule Two... Exodus 14:5-10 on 211017

We learn that God directs our footsteps so He can display His glory in Exodus 14:1-4.  Our Perspective changes when we trust God and believe He is guiding us.  Instead of asking God to get me out of this mess, I know you have me here for a reason.  I can trust you and give you glory.  Also looked at John 9 and John 11.  The series is inspired by a book by Robert Morgan called: The Red Sea Rules.

Red Sea Rule One... Exodus 14:1-4 on 211010

Pastor Rick teaches from Matthew 28:18-20 where Jesus clearly defines the mission of the church which is to MAKE DISCIPLES.  We either are disobedient or ignorant.  Either way, Pastor Rick shares the importance and the how of making disciples.

The Great Commission Mt. 28 210926

Jesus tells us that Loving God and Loving Others shows our world that we are Christ followers.  Pastor Rick teaches from Matthew 22, but brings in John and 1 John passages to clarify the importance of loving Christians.

The Great Commandment Mt. 22.210919

Jesus invites believers to to YOKE up with Him.  This is the great invitation... but we don't have to accept it.  Pastor Rick preaches from Matthew 11:28-30 at CrossPoint Church

The Great Invitation Mt 11 210912

Paul doesn't let delays or challenges stop him from explaining or testifying about the Kingdom of God.  Paul continues to passionately persuade people that Jesus is the messiah.  God's plan remains the same... the Gospel and the Church.  Pastor Rick closes out the ACTS series by preaching from Acts 28:10-31.

#31 ACTS 210905

Paul tells us how to enjoy a Shipwreck.  Paul was convinced that God allowed the shipwreck for a reason, so instead of feeling sorry for himself, he used it to preach the Gospel and advance the Kingdom.  Pastor Rick preached from Acts 27:1-28:9.

#30 ACTS 210829

The Apostle Paul's life got really complicated since coming to Jerusalem.  Riots and imprisonments didn't alter God's plan of getting out the Gospel.  Pastor Rick teaches from Acts 22-26 and focuses his prayer on the Afghanistan and Haiti term oil.  

#29 ACTS 210822

The Apostle Paul is passionate for the Gospel and for the church.  He loves telling others the Good News and encouraging the church.  Pastor Rick taught Acts 21:17-22:21 to CrossPoint Church.

#28 ACTS 210815

Paul experiences genuine Christian community, but realizes their loving advice contradicts God's will for him.  Pastor Rick preached from Acts 21:1-14 to the CrossPoint Church.

#27 ACTS 210808

Our text includes the farewell speech Paul gives to the Ephesian elders.  Pauls shares his story and encourages the elders to care for themselves and for the church.  Pastor Rick preached from Acts 20:17-38 to CrossPoint Church.

#26 ACTS 210801

Paul made ENCOURAGEMENT a priority.  The weekly gathering of believers ought to encourage them and also be an encouragement to others.  Pastor Rick taught Acts 20:1-12 at CrossPoint Church.

#25 ACTS 210725

Pastor Rick teaches from Acts 19:8-20:1.  The Apostle Paul once again stresses the importance of listening and obeying God's Word.  This was important for the early church and important for the current church.  Quite the passionate message.

#24 ACTS 210718

Pastor Rick teaches from Acts 18:23-19:7 where we are reminded of the importance of water baptism, disciplemaking and walking in the Spirit. Do you have the Spirit living in you and are you listening to the Spirit are critical questions.  God has called us to walk with Him and make a Kingdom impact.

#23 ACTS 210704

Paul has had a rough go of it in spite of ministry success.  God's Word changed his perspective and gave him strength for the days to come.  Pastor Rick preached to CrossPoint Church on Acts 18:1-22.

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