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How Do I Move Past My Biggest Mistakes? | Acts 4:1-22 | Kevin Queen Have you ever wished you could go back and rewrite a chapter of your life? In Acts 4, Peter finds himself standing before the same religious leaders connected to one of his greatest failures. Just weeks earlier, he denied even knowing Jesus. Now, under pressure once again, Peter responds with courage and conviction. What changed? This message explores how God redeems our failures, transforms our hearts and empowers us to live differently. Peter’s story reminds us that our worst moments do not have to define our future. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, God can bring restoration where there was regret and boldness where there was fear. Where have past mistakes continued to shape your present? What tends to come out of you when you’re under pressure? How might God be inviting you to trust Him with a place of failure or regret? —————————— If this message encouraged you:• Share your takeaway in the comments.• Send this message to someone who needs hope today.• Join us as we continue our study through Acts at crosspoint.tv/acts.• Find a Cross Point campus near you at crosspoint.tv/locations.

In week six of our journey through Acts, we encounter a moment where Peter and John meet a man who had spent his entire life waiting for someone to help him. What follows is a powerful reminder that God often works through ordinary people who are willing to make themselves available. Many of us focus on what we lack: time, resources, influence, confidence, or experience. But Acts 3:1-10 challenges us to ask a different question. What if God wants to use what we already have? What if availability matters more than ability? As we study the healing of the man at the temple gate, we’ll discover how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary followers of Jesus to make an extraordinary impact. This message will encourage you to trust God with what He’s placed in your hands and take your next step of faith. If you’ve ever wondered whether your life matters, whether God can use your testimony, or whether you can make a difference in the lives of others, this message is for you!  –––––––––– What stood out to you from this message? Share your thoughts in the comments. If this message encouraged you, share it with a friend. Join our study through Acts at crosspoint.tv/acts Find a Cross Point campus near you at crosspoint.tv/locations

In week 40 of our series through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Laurel Bunker walks us through Mark 14:1–11 and the powerful story of a woman who boldly poured out her most valuable possession at the feet of Jesus. While others criticized her, Jesus honored her. What looked wasteful to some was beautiful worship to Him. How are you worshipping Jesus? Are you holding anything back or are you willing to pour it all out for Him? God is still calling His people to bold devotion. Following Jesus will not always make sense to the crowd. It may cost you comfort, reputation, or control. But when loving God, serving others, and sharing Jesus are non-negotiable; bold obedience becomes our response. – – – – – – – – If this message encouraged you, let us know in the comments, share it with someone, and subscribe for more messages!

In week 38 of our journey through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor Kevin Queen teaches from Mark 12:35–44 and invites us to reflect on a powerful question: How are we magnifying Jesus with our lives? We’re all focused on something; our worries, our pain, our success, our opinions, or our hopes for the future. And what we focus on is what we magnify. In this message, we see how Jesus calls us to lift our focus, get out of the way, and live lives that reflect Him so others can clearly see His grace, love, and truth. Through real stories and Jesus’ teaching in the temple, we’re challenged to examine what has our attention, our hearts, and our resources: and to consider whether our lives are pointing people toward Christ. – – – – – – – – –  If this message encouraged you, consider sharing it with someone who needs it and subscribing for more messages as we continue through the Gospel of Mark.

We all reach moments where avoiding the question is no longer an option. In Mark 12, Jesus tells a parable that forces one unavoidable decision into the open: What are we going to do about Him? In week 35 of our journey through the Gospel of Mark, Pastor James Savage breaks down the parable of the tenants and exposes a tension we all live with – the desire to control our own lives. This message challenges us to steward the gifts God has given us for His glory. It also might make us rethink all we understand about ownership and control.  Tune in, take notes, and reflect on what it looks like to live with open hands and a surrendered heart. Rejecting Jesus does not change who He is. Jesus is Lord. The only question is whether He is OUR Lord. – – – – – – – – – For more info and resources on this series, visit crosspoint.tv/mark. If this message encouraged you, let us know in the comments. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today.

Ever feel surrounded by noise, pressure and opinions? Jesus is closer than. we think! In Mark 10:46–52, w. meet Bartimaeus, a blind man who refuses to stay quiet when he realizes Jesusis passing by. While the crowd tries to shut him down, he keeps cryingout for mercy, and Jesus gives him His full attention. In this message from our Gospel of Mark series, we see how faith often looks like persistence, honesty and surrender. Bartimaeus throws aside what once felt like security, names what he truly wants, and then follows Jesus with his new life. This is not just a story about sight – it is a story about salvation, about worth, and about learning to slow down enough to recognize the presence of Jesus in the middle of our everyday lives. For more info and resources on this series, visit crosspoint.tv/mark. If this message encouraged us, let us know in the comments. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today.