The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard
These are teachings from Greg Howard, the Senior and Founding Pastor of The Cross Church in Hollywood, Florida. Greg teaches through the bible in a clear, relevant, and authentic way.
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429 episodes
THE HEART OF JESUS- MATTHEW 12:9-21
Do you ever wonder if Jesus really sees what you’re going through?In Matthew 12:9–21, Jesus notices a hurting man everyone else was overlooking. While others focused on rules, Jesus focused on the man with the withered hand. That same Jesus...
WHEN RULES MISS THE RELATIONSHIP - MATTHEW 12:1-8
What happens when rules become more important than people?In Matthew 12:1–8, Jesus confronts the legalism of the Pharisees and reminds us of the heart of God: “I desire mercy and not sacrifice.”The Pharisees saw a violation...
RSVP TO THE GREATEST INVITATION - MATTHEW 11:20-30
Jesus gives us the greatest invitation ever: “Come to Me.” In Matthew 11:20–30, Pastor Greg explains why knowing about Jesus is not enough, we must personally respond to Him. Come wi...
WHAT TO DO WITH UNMET EXPECTATIONS - MATTHEW 11:1-19
What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you expected?In Matthew 11:1–19, John the Baptist finds himself in prison, questioning what God is doing. Jesus reminds him to look at the evidence: God is still working.When disappointm...
SENT BY JESUS - MATTHEW 10:5-42
Jesus sends each of us on a mission to share His good news. In this message, Pastor Greg unpacks the commissioning of the twelve disciples, revealing what it truly costs, and what it truly means, to carry the mission of Christ into the wo...
Who is Jesus? Matthew 9:27-35
The question isn't just what Jesus can do, it's who He truly is. In this message, Pastor Greg walks through a series of miracles that press us to answer the most important question we'll ever face. Who Is Jesus to you?
DESPERATE FOR THE TOUCH OF JESUS - MATTHEW 9:18-26
Sometimes the most defining moments of faith happen in desperation. In this message, Pastor Greg unpacks two powerful stories of people who refused to let anything stand between them and Jesus, a grieving father and a suffering woman, both will...
TEAM JESUS - MATTHEW 9:9-17
Jesus has a habit of calling the people others overlook. In this message, Pastor Greg unpacks the calling of Matthew, a despised tax collector, and what it reveals about who Jesus invites onto His team.
THE GREATER GIFT OF FORGIVENESS-MATTHEW 9:1-8
What if the greatest miracle you need isn’t physical healing, but forgiveness?In Matthew 9:1–8, Jesus heals a paralyzed man, but first He addresses his greatest need by saying, “Your sins are forgiven you.” Pastor Greg reminds us that Je...
TRUTHS ABOUT JESUS WHEN FACING THE DARKNESS Matthew 8:28-34
Darkness is real, but it is never greater than the authority of Jesus.In this message from Matthew 8:28–34, Pastor Greg Howard walks through one of the most powerful encounters in Scripture as Jesus confronts a legion of demons, restores...
FOLLOWERS FOLLOW JESUS NO MATTER WHAT- MATTHEW 8:18-27
Following Jesus is not always easy, but true followers keep following. In this message, we learn to trust Jesus, even when the storms come.
COME JUST AS YOU ARE TO JESUS- MATTHEW 8:1-17
A leper, a centurion, Peter’s mother-in-law, and hurting crowds all came to Jesus and He met them with compassion, authority, and power. No matter what you are carrying, come to Jesus just as you are. He can forgive, heal, cleanse, and change y...
DO YOU REALLY KNOW JESUS? - MATTHEW 7:15-23
Not everyone who says the right things actually knows the One they're talking about. In this message, Pastor Greg addresses a sobering warning from Jesus that genuine relationship with Him is revealed not by words alone, but by fruit. Matthew <...
THE CHOICE THAT CHANGES YOUR DESTINATION - MATTHEW 7:13-14
Every road leads somewhere. In this message, Pastor Greg confronts one of the most sobering truths Jesus ever spoke, that the path we choose to walk determines the destination we will ultimately reach. Matthew 7:13-14
THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE – Matthew 7:7-12
Have you ever felt like your prayers weren't getting through? Like you were asking, but nothing was happening? In this message, Pastor Greg brings an encouraging and faith-building word as Jesus invites His followers to ask, seek, and knock — w...
WHOSE MEASURING STICK ARE YOU USING? Matthew 7:1-6
It's easy to size people up. But Jesus has something to say about that habit. In this message, Pastor Greg tackles one of the most quoted and most misunderstood passages in the Bible, bringing clarity to what Jesus really meant when He said, "D...
LET TRUST WIN OVER WORRY - Matthew 6:25-34
Worry is one of the most common struggles we face and one of the most draining. In this message, Pastor Greg brings a word of both conviction and comfort as Jesus calls His followers to trade anxiety for trust and fear for faith. In Matthew 6:2...
WHAT MATTERS MOST - Matthew 6:16-24
Every person is devoted to something. The question is, what? In this message, Pastor Greg digs into a passage where Jesus addresses fasting, treasure, and the pull of money, calling His followers to take an honest look at what truly has their h...
PRAY LIKE JESUS - Matthew 6:9-15
If you ever wondered how to pray, Jesus answered that question directly. In this message, Pastor Greg walks through the Model Prayer — not as a religious script to recite, but as a blueprint for how every believer can approach God with confiden...
WHEN WE PRAY - Matthew 6:5-8
Prayer is one of the most powerful privileges a believer has - yet it's often misunderstood. In this message, Pastor Greg takes a close look at what Jesus says about how we pray, cutting through religious routine to get to the heart of what rea...
WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE pt 5 – RADICAL LOVE - Matthew 5:38–48
Loving people who love you back is easy. But what about those who hurt you, oppose you, or treat you as an enemy? In Part 5 of What's On The Inside, Pastor Greg takes us to one of the most challenging passages in all of Scripture - where Jesus ...
WHAT'S ON THE INSIDE Pt. 4 FAITHFUL IN RELATIONSHIPS Matthew 5:31–37
Promises are easily made and just as easily broken. In Part 4 of What's On The Inside, Pastor Greg continues through the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus calls His followers to a standard that goes far deeper than social norms or religious rules...
WHATS ON THE INSIDE PT 3 - PURITY - MATTHEW 5:27-30
Pastor Greg continues the series with a timely and honest sermon titled WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE Pt3 - PURITY, based on Matthew 5:27-30. He'll challenge us to pursue heart-level holiness!He explores Matthew 5:27-30, where Jesus teaches that ...
THE RESURRECTION CHANGES EVERYTHING - 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-8
This Easter Sunday, Pastor Greg delivers a powerful and hope-filled sermon titled THE RESURRECTION CHANGES EVERYTHING, based on 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. Get ready for a life-transforming message!He explores 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, where Paul ...
WHATS ON THE INSIDE PT2 - UPROOTING ANGER’ - Matthew 5:21-26
Pastor Greg continues the series with a challenging sermon titled WHAT’S ON THE INSIDE Pt2 - UPROOTING ANGER, based on Matthew 5:17-20. He'll help us address the root of anger in our hearts!He dives deeper into Matthew 5:17-20, where Jes...