Cross and Crown Sermon Audio

Prison, Prayer, Pride

Acts chapter 12 presents us with a profound paradox that challenges our understanding of faith and divine sovereignty. We encounter two apostles, both faithful servants of Christ, yet facing dramatically different outcomes. James is executed by the sword, while Peter miraculously escapes from prison through angelic intervention. This stark contrast forces us to confront an uncomfortable truth: faithfulness to God does not guarantee immunity from suffering. The passage reveals that God's sovereignty operates beyond our human preferences and limited understanding.

The Church's Rhythm: Turning from Sin and Telling of Christ

The Seismic Shift in the Scope of God's Mission

Building community with like-minded believers is good, but it should stretch our vision out toward those we might overlook rather than shrink it. Listen in as Brad Andrews shows us from Acts 10 that we often confuse our preferences & comfort with God's actual mission in the world.

God's Unfailing Power for the Depleted and the Devoted

Whether you're depleted and despondent or faithful but exhausted, Jesus has the same message: you never outgrow depending on Him. Listen in as Brad Andrews shows us that your need is the very place God chooses to display his power - to meet you with his mercy and might. #Acts9

The Conversion, Commissioning, and Courage of Saul

Saul thought he was defending God's honor until Jesus confronted his sin, converted him, and gave him a new mission: to preach the same Christ he was persecuting against. The result? Backlash. Opposition. We should expect no less when we do the same. Will we press on like Saul?

Divine Intersections in The Desert

Advancing the Word, Exposing Spiritual Counterfeits

Obey God, Defy Tyrants

When the apostles faced imprisonment, beatings, and threats for proclaiming Jesus, they didn't back down. They chose obedience to God over comfort, safety, or approval. Their bold witness turned Jerusalem upside down and changed the world.Today, we face our own battles—not always with governments, but often with our own fears. Fear of awkward conversations. Fear of losing friendships. Fear of what others might think. But the same Spirit that empowered the apostles lives in us.Who in your life needs to hear about Jesus? That coworker, neighbor, or family member isn't just a statistic—they're hungry for the hope you carry. The gospel is still turning the world upside down, one bold conversation at a time.Will you obey God rather than your fears?

Enduring Opposition With Greater Boldness

Public Grace: Healing, Rebuking, Refreshing