Feed My Sheep

For God to pardon our sin would have been enough. To then adopt us into his family? Unbelievable! In this study of Ephesians 1:5-6, you will learn about... God's legal declaration to adopt you When God chose to adopt you Three benefits you receive as an adopted child of God Questions to help you reflect and delight in your adoption Thanks for listening.

The doctrine of election is one of the most mysterious yet profound truths of the gospel. In this exposition of Ephesians 1:4, we learn... What "election" actually means When did God choose us to follow him? Why election cannot be based on man's free will That election is the historical position of the Baptist church The great purpose for which God chose us -- to grow in holiness Thanks for listening.

The phrase “in Christ” appears repeatedly in the opening verses of Ephesians. It teaches that all the spiritual blessings that belong to you -- including election, adoption, and inheritance -- are based solely on your relationship with Jesus. In this introduction to the Book of Ephesians, you will discover... A long sentence with a powerful punch The meaning of "union with Christ" The true identity of the Christian Practical ways to live out your union with Christ How union with Christ fuels a love for others Thanks for listening.

Have you tasted and experienced for yourself who God is? Don’t take someone else’s word for it. Try him out for yourself! In this study of Psalm 34, we learn... The invitation to "taste and see" who God is How goodness is at the very heart of God's essence How do we reconcile God's goodness and his wrath? Where to run when you're in danger or struggling with fear Three ways to take refuge in the Lord Thanks for listening.

On the mount of transfiguration, three of Jesus’ disciples have an experience they will never forget. It's seared on their minds and consciences, though they are told to wait until Christ's resurrection before they can tell anyone. In our latest sermon podcast, we learn... Irrefutable evidence that Jesus is the Messiah What it means that Jesus was "Transfigured" How Jesus humbled himself in the "kenosis" Why the prophets Moses and Elijah stood next to Jesus Two disciples give an eyewitness account of their experience on the mountain The right kind of fear and wrong kind of fear to have Thanks for listening.  

Much has changed over the past year, but the most important things have not. The foundational truths, upon which we build our lives, have remained the same and continue to deserve our trust. In this sermon, we learn... The "fundamentals" of Christianity Why the gospel is good news A basic overview of the gospel The reason for Christ's death What makes Christianity different from every other religion Thanks for listening.

We all need a firm foundation, and only Jesus is strong enough to be that solid rock. In this study of 1 Corinthians 3:10-17, we learn... Three ways to build your life on the rock of Christ The history behind one of our most beloved hymns How Paul and Apollos turned a potential rivalry into a powerful tag-team effort Does the Bible really say Christians won't be judged? How to gain more reward in heaven Thanks for listening.

In this season of uncertainty, we should pray we will stand firm, side by side in the gospel. In this study of Philippians 1:27-30, we discover... A great theme verse for COVID How to stand firm in trials Our citizenship transcends this earth Unity doesn't happen by accident A helpful passage for handling conflict Suffering is a gift to make us more like Jesus Thanks for listening.

C.S. Lewis once said "God whispers to us in our pleasures; he speaks to us in our work; he shouts at us in our pain." Sometimes, God can only get our attention by disciplining us. In our latest sermon podcast, we take a look at what the Bible says about church discipline. Topics we discuss include: Why a little pain is sometimes a good thing The need for "tough love" Jesus' formula for correcting a brother or sister in sin Reasons we should or should not confront How God is ultimately wielding the rod in spiritual discipline What does self-examination look like practically? Thanks for listening.

The Apostle Paul was known for his boldness and afraid of little. But one thing that scared him was that the church would be unresponsive to the Word of God. In this sermon podcast, we discuss... The ingredients of a healthy church Paul's stern yet loving rebuke over fighting Christians A vision for Christian sexual ethics The danger of being conformed by our culture What to do when a Christian won't give up their sinful lifestyle An early church father writes to Corinth Thanks for listening.

Spiritual leaders gladly spend themselves for the sake of God's flock. In this sermon podcast we learn... That Christians need to "grow up" in maturity A biblical case for cessationism The danger of self-pity and a victim mentality Exercising faith will cause it to grow Why churches should financially support their pastor Symptoms of a heart of unbelief Thanks for listening.

God provides special strength in times of weakness. In our latest sermon podcast, we discuss... What Paul saw when he visited heaven The reason for pain in our world today Benefits of trials and affliction Why God does not always answer our prayers Thanks for listening.

Elijah was a mighty warrior in the hands of God. When his work was finished, the Lord took him up to heaven in style. His courage and endurance help all of us to press on in hard times.  Thanks for listening.

The tragic story of King Ahaziah teaches that God is near, willing to help in our hour of need, but we must come to him humble and poor in spirit. Thanks for listening.

Conspiracy. Murder. Paganism. Ahab racks up a list of sins that would make many criminals blush. But at the end of his life, he humbles himself and finds the scandalous grace of God.

Elijah passes his cloak to his Elisha -- a symbolic act of ministry succession. Whether in parenting, mentoring, internships, or formal ministry training, now is the time to invest in the next generation.

Alone on the mountain, Elijah hears from God in a "still, small voice." Feelings of discouragement can melt away with the knowledge God is not finished with us yet.

The Apostle Paul share about a vision he had of heaven. In this message, we talk about how God sometimes speaks through dreams and visions, but has now chosen to reveal himself through Scripture. We also unpack Paul's vision of heaven and what it means for us today.

We are in a spiritual war. Satan is a master of disguise, and instructs false teachers to do the same. In this message, we learn the importance of discernment and how to become more spiritually perceptive between good and evil. Thanks for listening. To support our ministry, please visit crossviewyucca.org/giving

False teaching was rampant in Paul's day, and continues into the present. The apostle shares two safeguards that will protect against the danger of embracing a "different gospel." Thanks for listening. To support our ministry, please visit crossviewyucca.org/giving