In this message, Pastor Matthew challenges us to realize that God’s Word must be our authority in all that we do in the church, in our homes, and in our lives.
Get the Seed Out of the Barn
In Luke 8 Jesus describes the Word of God as a precious seed that has been entrusted to every believer. It is the privilege and responsibility of each Christian to sow the seeds of the gospel in the world around them. As Crosslink Community Church celebrates the first worship service in the new worship center, Pastor Matthew challenges us to not be content to let the “seed” stay in the “barn.” If God is going to bring a harvest of souls we must be diligent and faithful to go and sow the seeds trusting that God will cause the growth (1 Corinthians 3:7).
Great is God’s Faithfulness
We pause to remember, reflect and rejoice on God’s great faithfulness to us as a church. We celebrate a conclusion to a three year journey called Legacy. This period was a time of growth and change for Crosslink. It was never only about the construction of a building, the money that had to be raised or the work that had to be done; it was about what God could do and did in the life of our church. Our words and our actions must make known the good things that God has done for us. Pastor Matthew challenges us to remember what God has done but move forward in His power, knowing the work is not yet done!
Christ and the Church
As we launch into a new season of ministry, our lead pastor Matthew Kirkland begins by laying a foundation of the relationship between Christ and the Church. Our focus and mission as the body of Christ must be rooted in a firm identity of our relationship to Christ. This sermon examines what that looks like practically in our ministry and witness. Ultimately, our example is Jesus Christ and we are to follow Him!