CrossWay Church Sermon Podcast http://www.crosswaychurchwa.com Join Us This Sunday @ 10 a.m. at 311 N Parkway Ave Battle Ground, WA 98604 en-US Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:55:16 +0000 hourly 1 CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA CrossWayChurchWa.com Sermon Podcast CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA This is the sermon podcast for CrossWay Church in Battle Ground, WA More info can be found at http://www.crosswaychurchwa.com. no CrossWay,Church,CrossWay,Church,CRCNA,Vancouver,WA,Bible,Expositional,Sermons,Brad,Vos,Pastor,Vos,Biblical,Sermon,Reformed,Presbyterianpodcast@crosswaychurchwa.comCrossWay Church Battle Ground WA Titus 2:11-14: Jesus: Fully Man, Fully God (6-28-26) https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/sermons/titus-211-14-jesus-fully-man-fully-god-6-28-26/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:55:16 +0000 https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=18389 Vance Hays Vance Hays fills in for Pastor Brad. He reminds us what the divinity of Christ and humanity of Christ are both vitally important for Christ's mediation for our sins. 0:00 divinity of Jesus podcast@crosswaychurchwa.com (CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA)no Matthew 5:38-42: Practicing Kingdom Jujitsu (6-21-26) https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/sermons/matthew-538-42-practicing-kingdom-jujitsu-6-21-26/ Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:09:46 +0000 https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=18387 Brad Vos When someone wrongs you, every instinct says hit back. Get even. Win. But in Matthew 5:38–42, Jesus calls his followers to something radically different — not passive victimhood, but what author James Bryan Smith calls Kingdom Jujitsu. Instead of matc... 0:00 insults, Kindness podcast@crosswaychurchwa.com (CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA)no Josh Al Joani Luke 23:1-25 (6-14-26) https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/sermons/josh-al-joani-luke-231-25-6-14-26/ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:49:06 +0000 https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=18384 Josh Al Joani Guest Pastor Josh Al Joani joins us this week and shares his personal testimony. 0:00 podcast@crosswaychurchwa.com (CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA)noCrossWay,Church,CrossWay,Church,CRCNA,Vancouver,WA,Bible,Expositional,Sermons,Brad,Vos,Pastor,Vos,Biblical,Sermon,Reformed,Presbyterian Matthew 5:33-37: Take Me At My Word (6-7-25) https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/sermons/matthew-533-37-take-me-at-my-word-6-7-25/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:30:24 +0000 https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=18380
  • Why the Pharisees' oath system was just a grown-up version of crossed fingers
  • The two root causes of dishonesty: fear and desire for personal gain
  • Why integrity is a gospel issue, not just a character issue
  • How Jesus's death paid the price for every fudged yes and self-protective no
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  • Why the Pharisees' oath system was just a grown-up version of crossed fingers
  • The two root causes of dishonesty: fear and desire for personal gain
  • Why integrity is a gospel issue, not just a character issue
  • How Jesus's death paid the price for every fudged yes and self-protective no
    • ]]>
  • Why the Pharisees' oath system was just a grown-up version of crossed fingers
  • The two root causes of dishonesty: fear and desire for personal gain
  • Why integrity is a gospel issue, not just a character issue
  • How Jesus's death paid the price for every fudged yes and self-protective no
    • ]]>     Brad Vos A psychologist at the University of Massachusetts ran a study where strangers had a simple ten-minute conversation. The average person said something that wasn't completely true three times — and most of them didn't even realize they were doing it. We h... 0:00 oaths, promises, words podcast@crosswaychurchwa.com (CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA)no     Matthew 5:27-32: It Started Long Before the Affair (5-31-26) https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/sermons/matthew-527-32-it-started-long-before-the-affair-5-31-26/ Sun, 31 May 2026 14:32:49 +0000 https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=18376
  • What Jesus actually means by "looking lustfully"
  • The difference between attraction and objectification
  • Practical steps to address lust before it takes root
  • What Jesus said about divorce — and what He didn't say
  • How the gospel speaks to those carrying guilt from the past
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  • What Jesus actually means by "looking lustfully"
  • The difference between attraction and objectification
  • Practical steps to address lust before it takes root
  • What Jesus said about divorce — and what He didn't say
  • How the gospel speaks to those carrying guilt from the past
    • ]]>
  • What Jesus actually means by "looking lustfully"
  • The difference between attraction and objectification
  • Practical steps to address lust before it takes root
  • What Jesus said about divorce — and what He didn't say
  • How the gospel speaks to those carrying guilt from the past
    • ]]>     Brad Vos Jesus doesn't wait for the affair to happen. He goes further back — to the glance, the thought, the habit of the heart. In Matthew 5:27–32, Jesus redefines adultery not just as an action but as an orientation of the soul — and He calls us to a radic... 0:00 adultery, divorce, lust podcast@crosswaychurchwa.com (CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA)no     Matthew 5:21-26: Dealing With The Roots of Murder (5-24-26) https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/sermons/matthew-521-26-dealing-with-the-roots-of-murder-5-24-26/ Sun, 24 May 2026 13:05:14 +0000 https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=18374
  • Why anger and contempt are on the same road as murder
  • The difference between righteous anger and wounded ego
  • Why broken relationships interrupt worship
  • The crucial difference between forgiveness and reconciliation
  • Why delay is the enemy of reconciliation
  • How the gospel gives us the only motivation powerful enough to move us toward peace
    • Whether you're carrying a broken relationship, an unresolved conflict, or a grudge you've never named out loud — this message is for you. If you want to learn more about forgiveness, check out our series Forgiveness: Letting Go of the Hurts We Carry 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:21–26 | Ephesians 4:31–32 | Romans 5:6–8 | Romans 12:18]]>
  • Why anger and contempt are on the same road as murder
  • The difference between righteous anger and wounded ego
  • Why broken relationships interrupt worship
  • The crucial difference between forgiveness and reconciliation
  • Why delay is the enemy of reconciliation
  • How the gospel gives us the only motivation powerful enough to move us toward peace
    • Whether you're carrying a broken relationship, an unresolved conflict, or a grudge you've never named out loud — this message is for you. If you want to learn more about forgiveness, check out our series Forgiveness: Letting Go of the Hurts We Carry 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:21–26 | Ephesians 4:31–32 | Romans 5:6–8 | Romans 12:18]]>
  • Why anger and contempt are on the same road as murder
  • The difference between righteous anger and wounded ego
  • Why broken relationships interrupt worship
  • The crucial difference between forgiveness and reconciliation
  • Why delay is the enemy of reconciliation
  • How the gospel gives us the only motivation powerful enough to move us toward peace
    • Whether you're carrying a broken relationship, an unresolved conflict, or a grudge you've never named out loud — this message is for you. If you want to learn more about forgiveness, check out our series Forgiveness: Letting Go of the Hurts We Carry 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:21–26 | Ephesians 4:31–32 | Romans 5:6–8 | Romans 12:18]]>     Brad Vos What does Jesus really mean when he says "Do not murder"? In this sermon from Matthew 5:21–26, Pastor Brad digs beneath the surface of one of the most familiar commandments in Scripture — and what he finds is both convicting and hopeful. Jesus isn't j... 0:00 anger, bitterness, contempt, murder podcast@crosswaychurchwa.com (CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA)no     Matthew 5:17-20: Fulfilled (5-17-26) https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/sermons/matthew-517-20-fulfilled-5-17-26/ Sun, 17 May 2026 11:05:23 +0000 https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=18369
  • What Jesus meant when he said he came to "fulfill" the Law and the Prophets
  • Why the Old Testament still matters for Christians today
  • The difference between judicial, ceremonial, and moral law — and which one still binds us
  • Why the Pharisees' righteousness wasn't enough — and why ours isn't either
  • The gospel hope of Matthew 5: Jesus meets the standard we never could
    • Whether you're new to faith or have been following Jesus for years, this message will deepen your understanding of the Bible, the gospel, and what it means to live as God's people. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:17–20 (NIV) 📍 Part of our ongoing series on the Sermon on the Mount]]>
  • What Jesus meant when he said he came to "fulfill" the Law and the Prophets
  • Why the Old Testament still matters for Christians today
  • The difference between judicial, ceremonial, and moral law — and which one still binds us
  • Why the Pharisees' righteousness wasn't enough — and why ours isn't either
  • The gospel hope of Matthew 5: Jesus meets the standard we never could
    • Whether you're new to faith or have been following Jesus for years, this message will deepen your understanding of the Bible, the gospel, and what it means to live as God's people. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:17–20 (NIV) 📍 Part of our ongoing series on the Sermon on the Mount]]>
  • What Jesus meant when he said he came to "fulfill" the Law and the Prophets
  • Why the Old Testament still matters for Christians today
  • The difference between judicial, ceremonial, and moral law — and which one still binds us
  • Why the Pharisees' righteousness wasn't enough — and why ours isn't either
  • The gospel hope of Matthew 5: Jesus meets the standard we never could
    • Whether you're new to faith or have been following Jesus for years, this message will deepen your understanding of the Bible, the gospel, and what it means to live as God's people. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:17–20 (NIV) 📍 Part of our ongoing series on the Sermon on the Mount]]>     Brad Vos Did Jesus come to throw out the Old Testament? Some people think so. But in Matthew 5:17–20, Jesus sets the record straight — and what he says might surprise you. In this sermon from our series on the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Brad explores one of t... 0:00 law, Old Testament Christology, Old Testament fulfillment podcast@crosswaychurchwa.com (CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA)no     Matthew 5:13-16: Why Christians’ Presence Matters (5-10-26) https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/sermons/matthew-513-16-why-christians-presence-matters-5-10-26/ Sun, 10 May 2026 08:52:14 +0000 https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=18364 In this sermon:
    • Why salt and light arere powerful symbols in Jesus’ day
    • How Christians are called to influence culture without losing their identity
    • The danger of becoming “useless salt”
    • Why your life is meant to point ultimately to God’s glory
    You were made for this. Now it’s time to go live it. Books mentioned in this sermon: ]]>     In this sermon:
    • Why salt and light arere powerful symbols in Jesus’ day
    • How Christians are called to influence culture without losing their identity
    • The danger of becoming “useless salt”
    • Why your life is meant to point ultimately to God’s glory
    You were made for this. Now it’s time to go live it. Books mentioned in this sermon: ]]>     In this sermon:
    • Why salt and light arere powerful symbols in Jesus’ day
    • How Christians are called to influence culture without losing their identity
    • The danger of becoming “useless salt”
    • Why your life is meant to point ultimately to God’s glory
    You were made for this. Now it’s time to go live it. Books mentioned in this sermon: ]]>     Brad Vos Are you living as salt and light in a world that desperately needs both? In this message from Matthew 5:13–16, we explore Jesus’ powerful declaration that God’s promises are being fulfilled — and we are part of the evidence. Salt and light aren’... 0:00 Christian influence, cultural engagement, light, salt podcast@crosswaychurchwa.com (CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA)no     Matthew 5:10-12: When Blessing Looks Like Suffering (5-3-26) https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/sermons/matthew-510-12-when-blessing-looks-like-suffering-5-3-26/ Sun, 03 May 2026 11:32:07 +0000 https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=18361
  • Redefining "blessed" as spiritual wholeness rather than easy circumstances.
  • Why following Jesus will inevitably cost us something.
  • How to find reasons to rejoice when we are misunderstood or targeted for our faith.
  • The security we have as citizens of heaven.
    • 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:10–12 📌 Key themes: Blessing, persecution, suffering, identity, heaven, the love of God]]>
  • Redefining "blessed" as spiritual wholeness rather than easy circumstances.
  • Why following Jesus will inevitably cost us something.
  • How to find reasons to rejoice when we are misunderstood or targeted for our faith.
  • The security we have as citizens of heaven.
    • 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:10–12 📌 Key themes: Blessing, persecution, suffering, identity, heaven, the love of God]]>
  • Redefining "blessed" as spiritual wholeness rather than easy circumstances.
  • Why following Jesus will inevitably cost us something.
  • How to find reasons to rejoice when we are misunderstood or targeted for our faith.
  • The security we have as citizens of heaven.
    • 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:10–12 📌 Key themes: Blessing, persecution, suffering, identity, heaven, the love of God]]>     Brad Vos What does it actually mean to be blessed? In this sermon from Matthew 5:10–12, we discover that Jesus redefines blessing in a way that turns our expectations upside down. Being blessed doesn't mean life is comfortable — it means your life is secured b... 0:00 insults, persecution podcast@crosswaychurchwa.com (CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA)no     Matthew 5:9: The Peace That Cost Everything (4-26-26) https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/sermons/matthew-59-the-peace-that-cost-everything-4-26-26/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:41:22 +0000 https://www.crosswaychurchwa.com/?post_type=wpfc_sermon&p=18357
  • What we’ll cover:
  • Why "shallow peace" always fails us.
  • How the Cross of Christ redefines how we handle being hurt.
  • The "READ" method: A 4-step practical tool to manage your emotions in the heat of the moment.
  • How to own your part in a conflict without losing your identity.
    • If you’re tired of the cycle of conflict and want to learn how to build relationships that flourish, join us for this study of Matthew 5:9. These are the resources by Ken Sande that helped shape parts of this message (Reactions to conflict and READ). ]]>
  • What we’ll cover:
  • Why "shallow peace" always fails us.
  • How the Cross of Christ redefines how we handle being hurt.
  • The "READ" method: A 4-step practical tool to manage your emotions in the heat of the moment.
  • How to own your part in a conflict without losing your identity.
    • If you’re tired of the cycle of conflict and want to learn how to build relationships that flourish, join us for this study of Matthew 5:9. These are the resources by Ken Sande that helped shape parts of this message (Reactions to conflict and READ). ]]>
  • What we’ll cover:
  • Why "shallow peace" always fails us.
  • How the Cross of Christ redefines how we handle being hurt.
  • The "READ" method: A 4-step practical tool to manage your emotions in the heat of the moment.
  • How to own your part in a conflict without losing your identity.
    • If you’re tired of the cycle of conflict and want to learn how to build relationships that flourish, join us for this study of Matthew 5:9. These are the resources by Ken Sande that helped shape parts of this message (Reactions to conflict and READ). ]]>     Why is it so hard to get along? Whether it’s drama at work, tension at the dinner table, or conflict in our community, most of us handle stress in one of two ways: we either run away (Peace Faking) or we charge in swinging (Peace Breaking). In this mess... 0:00 peace, peacemakers, shalom podcast@crosswaychurchwa.com (CrossWay Church Battle Ground WA)no