This Sunday, Pastor John brings a powerful message from 2 Corinthians 4:3–10 titled “Treasure in You.” In a world that is often blind to the hope of the gospel, we’ll discover how God chooses ordinary people to carry an extraordinary message.

This Sunday, Pastor John concludes our “Painful Love” series with a deeply encouraging message from the book of Ruth titled “Loving People Through Grief.” Through the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz, we’ll discover how God meets people in their darkest moments and often works in ways they cannot yet see. This message will remind us of the power of faithful love, the importance of simply showing up for those who are hurting, and the surprising ways God brings hope and redemption out of heartbreak. Don’t miss this hope-filled message about grief, grace, and the faithfulness of God—even when life feels empty and the future seems uncertain.

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “Painful Love” series with a powerful message from John 21 titled “When Love Restores.” Through Jesus’ restoration of Peter after his denial, we’ll see what real, Christ-centered love looks like when relationships are broken by failure, shame, and regret. This message reminds us that Jesus pursues those who run, forgives those who fail, and restores those who think they’re disqualified forever. Don’t miss this hope-filled message about the kind of love that doesn’t cancel people at their worst moment—but meets them with grace and calls them forward again!

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “Painful Love” series with a powerful message from John 8:1–11 titled “Dragged Into the Light.” Through the story of the woman caught in adultery, we’ll see the devastating weight of sin, the exposing power of the Law, and the life-changing grace of Jesus. This message reminds us that while sin drags us into shame, Jesus meets us there with truth, forgiveness, and the invitation to be made new. Don’t miss this compelling message about the mercy of Christ, the hope of restoration, and the freedom that comes when grace meets us in our darkest moments.

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “Painful Love” series with a powerful Mother’s Day message from Luke 15 titled “Waiting on the Wayward.” Through the unforgettable story of the prodigal son, we’ll see the heart of a Father who waits, watches, runs, and restores. Whether you relate most to the prodigal, the older brother, or the waiting parent, this message will challenge us to love with grace, pursue reconciliation, and create homes where restoration is possible. Don’t miss this deeply personal and hope-filled message that reminds us no one is too far gone for the love and forgiveness of God.

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “Painful Love” series with a powerful message from Genesis 28–31 titled “Faith, Love, and Adversity.” Through the story of Jacob, we’ll see how God remains faithful even when the journey is marked by delay, deception, and difficult people. This message will encourage us to trust God’s promises, endure seasons of waiting, and stay anchored in faith when life doesn’t go as planned. Don’t miss this encouraging message that reminds us: what feels like a setback may actually be God setting the stage for something greater.

This Sunday at Cross City, Alex Farr shows us how Jacob’s journey toward reconciliation with Esau shows that healing can begin when we honestly face our past, confront our fears, and turn to God for help. As Jacob prepares to meet the brother he wronged, fear and conviction drive him to humble prayer and complete dependence on the Lord. In the end, when he trusts God with the future and takes the first step toward reconciliation, God brings restoration and unexpected grace.

This Sunday, Pastor John continues our “Painful Love” series with a sobering and powerful message from 2 Samuel 13–18 titled “Toxic Affection.” Through the story of David and Absalom, we’ll see what happens when love avoids what is hard—when sin goes unaddressed, conflict remains unresolved, and the consequences grow more devastating over time. This message will challenge us to step into difficult conversations, lead with both truth and love, and trust that godly correction brings healing, not harm. Don’t miss this important message that reminds us: avoiding what’s painful today often leads to greater pain tomorrow—but courageous, Christ-centered love leads to restoration.

This Sunday, Pastor John kicks off our new sermon series, “Painful Love,” with a powerful message from Genesis 37 titled “When Love Forgives the Unforgivable.” Through the story of Joseph, we’ll see how some of life’s deepest wounds come from those closest to us—but also how God can bring healing, purpose, and redemption through it all. This message will challenge us to release bitterness, trust God’s greater plan, and choose forgiveness even when it feels impossible. Don’t miss this impactful start to a series that will speak directly to the hardest relationships in our lives and the powerful love that can transform them.

This Sunday, we celebrate Easter, and Pastor John brings a powerful message from John 21:1–17 titled “A Day on the Seashore with Jesus.” Don’t miss this hope-filled Easter message that reminds us: because Jesus is alive, your past is not final, your failure is not defining, and your story is not over.