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Sermons from Relate Church in Cross Roads TX
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Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Sunday Aug 10, 2025
Life is hard—really hard. We all face loss, disappointment, suffering, and the daily grind that seems to outweigh the wins. But what if there’s something greater than the pain? What if you could live a life so filled with meaning, purpose, and calling that even the hardest moments can’t steal your hope?
In this powerful message, we explore the Apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 4 and 2 Timothy 4—words written not from comfort, but from the heart of suffering. Yet he didn’t lose heart. Why? Because he had a purpose bigger than the pain.
In this sermon, you'll discover:
Why pleasure and ease alone will never make life worth living
How God invites you into His eternal mission
What it means to carry the message of Christ in the midst of a broken world
How to endure suffering without becoming bitter
What you can do today to live with true, lasting purpose
This is not about shallow positivity. It’s about deep-rooted hope in something eternal. If you’ve ever asked yourself, "What am I doing today that makes life worth it?" — this message is for you.
Scripture Focus:
2 Corinthians 4:1-18 (MSG, NIV)
2 Timothy 4:1-8 (MSG)
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
Sunday Aug 03, 2025
One of the most dangerous things we can do is silence the very voice God placed inside us—our conscience. In this powerful and raw message, we explore how violating our God-given moral compass leads to chaos, broken relationships, and spiritual confusion.
Through personal stories, biblical truth, and cultural reflection, we unpack the difference between real conviction from the Holy Spirit and the crushing weight of manmade guilt.
🔹 What is your conscience really for?
🔹 Why does ignoring it make life feel more empty—even when sin feels good at first?
🔹 How can we tell the difference between God’s truth and religion’s manipulation?
🔹 And what does it mean to protect your conscience in a world pulling toward chaos?
You’ll hear biblical insight from Romans 2, 1 Timothy 4, and 1 Corinthians 10, and be challenged to tune back into the voice that brings life, peace, and order.
🕊️ If you’ve ever felt weighed down by guilt, unsure about right and wrong, or numb to spiritual conviction—this message is for you.
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Sunday Jul 27, 2025
Are You Growing Spiritually or Just Coasting?
Are you becoming more like Christ, or just going through the motions? In this powerful and honest message, we explore one of life’s most important questions: What direction is your life really headed?
✅ Are you spiritually stronger than you were a year ago?
✅ Are your relationships deeper, or more surface-level?
✅ Are you truly pursuing a mature relationship with God — or just casually dating Him?
Drawing from Hebrews 12:11, 1 Timothy 4:8-10, and Matthew 25, this message challenges believers to move beyond comfort and into commitment. Discover how childlike faith leads to spiritual maturity, and why God isn’t looking for a half-hearted relationship — but a fully surrendered life.
Topics Covered:
How to measure spiritual growth
The dangers of spiritual complacency
Why church attendance matters for maturity
What Jesus meant by keeping your lamp burning (Matt. 25)
The difference between dating God and marrying Him
If your relationship with God feels distant or shallow, this sermon will help realign your heart and inspire a deeper, lasting connection with the one true living God.
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Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Sunday Jul 20, 2025
Are you tired of the ups and downs in life? Feeling like your foundation is always shaking?
In today’s message, we conclude our Journey to Meaning series by focusing on something we all need — STABILITY.
✅ Real friendships
✅ Financial strength
✅ Health and stamina
✅ Purpose-driven living
✅ A solid spiritual foundation
Pastor John Eaton brings a timely word about what it means to build your life on the unshakable foundation of God’s Kingdom — a life that isn’t blown around by circumstances, drama, or empty pursuits.
Key Topics Covered in This Message:
- Why acquaintances aren’t enough — you need true, stable relationships
- The danger of investing your life in temporary pleasures
- How to commit to the things that truly matter
- The power of spiritual maturity and daily discipline
- Jesus’ call to build your life on the Rock, not the sand (Matt. 7:24-27)
From broken beginnings to lasting strength — this message is your invitation to start building a life that lasts.
Make today the day you place your "stone marker" and say: From this moment forward, I’m committing to a stable life in Christ.
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Sunday Jul 13, 2025
"The Gentle Whisper: Hearing God's Voice in a Noisy World" | 1 Kings 19:1–18 Sermon
In this powerful sermon, we explore one of the most profound moments in Scripture—when the prophet Elijah encounters God not in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire... but in a gentle whisper.
What voice are YOU listening to?
Is it the voice of distraction, fear, ambition—or the quiet voice of the Father?
Text: 1 Kings 19:1–18
Learn how to:
Discern Divine Dialogue in your daily life
Distinguish Distractions that drown out God's voice
Dedicate Yourself to Daily Devotion and spiritual growth
This message will help you tune your heart to the frequency of heaven and hear God’s whisper in the middle of the chaos. Don't miss this timely word!
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Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Are you tired of feeling like you don’t measure up? In this powerful and honest sermon, we explore the dangers of comparison—how it robs us of joy, distorts our identity, and distracts us from our true calling.
We reflect on the final words of Steve Jobs, the lives of biblical figures like Cain, Rachel, and the prodigal son, and most importantly, we focus on Jesus—the only true standard for our lives.
Learn why comparing yourself to others will always leave you empty
Discover the peace that comes from embracing your identity in Christ
Understand your God-given responsibility and purpose
Be inspired to live a life that reflects Jesus—not the world
Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Galatians 6:2–5, Hebrews 12:1–7, James 3:16, Proverbs 14:30
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Sunday Jun 29, 2025
Sunday Jun 29, 2025
In this powerful message, we dive into the principle of sowing with meaning and how the measures we are willing to sow will determine the depth of meaning we reap in our lives. It's easy to chase instant success, but true significance requires sacrifice, perseverance, and a heart dedicated to sowing good seeds—even in the toughest of places.
Join us as we explore:
The law of sowing: Little sowing = Little meaning, Big sowing = Big meaning
Biblical examples of meaningful lives: Moses, Esther, Paul, and David
What it really means to live a meaningful life—beyond success and worldly recognition
Passion, risk, and purpose: How to make every moment count
If you're tired of living a humdrum life and want to embrace something bigger, more purposeful, and more impactful, this message is for you. Discover how to sow seeds of meaning in your relationships, career, and personal journey.
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Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
What does it really mean to live a meaningful life?
In today’s message, “A Journey to Meaning: Meaning by Being Peacemakers,” we explore Jesus’ powerful words:
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matt. 5:9)
Being a peacemaker isn’t about being passive, cheesy, or politically correct. It’s about living with real strength, the kind that comes from love and immortality. True peacemakers believe they are eternal beings, and that belief gives them the courage to sacrifice, to stand up for others, and to live boldly in the face of fear and injustice.
In this powerful message, you’ll discover:
- Why Jesus called peacemakers “sons of God”
- The difference between worldly power and heavenly strength
- How Barnabas risked everything to stand up for Saul (Paul)
- What it means to live for the life after this one
- How dying to self brings resurrection-level purpose
If you’re searching for meaning, longing to make a difference, and ready to live with eternal perspective, this message is for you.
- Don’t just live to survive—live to bring peace. Live like you were made for more.
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Your life is defined by the sacrifices you make—or refuse to make. In this special Father’s Day message, we explore how the right sacrifices shape your marriage, family, faith, health, and future. Learn from the story of Cain and Abel, and discover why some people never move forward—not because they aren’t trying, but because they’re sacrificing the wrong things.
What are you trading your future for?
Are you holding back your best?
Is fear stopping your faith?
Whether you're a dad, a husband, or simply someone looking to grow, this message will challenge and encourage you to live with purpose, faith, and love. The greatest things in life require the greatest sacrifices—are you willing?
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
What’s the point of it all? Ever asked that question? In this first message of our new sermon series, A Journey to Meaning, we explore the raw, honest words of King Solomon in Ecclesiastes:
“Meaningless! Everything is meaningless…”
Solomon had it all—wisdom, wealth, power, pleasure—and yet still found life empty without one essential thing.
Join us as we unpack what truly gives life purpose. Whether you're successful and still feeling empty, or struggling to find direction, this message will help you take a powerful step toward a life of true meaning rooted in loving God and others.