From the Pastor: New Sermon Series Sunday
Good afternoon, Church Family. Have the events of our world taken a toll on you this week? Are you concerned, scared, and wondering where God is when we see Israel at war with Hamas, Russia continuing its barrage on Ukraine, inflation and interest rates at 30+ year highs, and people…
From the Pastor: Two Featured Christian Apologists at CityRise This Month
Good afternoon, Church Family! The final message in our Flourishing Family study is on Sunday. If you are unable to join us in person, you’re welcome to be with us online at one of our livestreamed services through our CityRise app, on our livestreams page, or at youtube.com/cityriseorg. William Lane…
From the Pastor: What’s Happening Around CityRise
‘m happy to be back from sabbatical and to be with you this coming weekend, Church Family! The past two weeks have been a productive time spent with the Lord in preparation for the days ahead. This Sunday’s services will continue our “Lift” series as we study 1 Timothy…
From the Pastor: Sabbatical and Crosspoint Construction Update
Good afternoon, Church Family! This past week, we began the next phase in studying the book of 1 Timothy with our current series, “Lift: 7 Principles to Drive Change,” and we will continue doing so this weekend, taking a look at 1 Timothy 2:8-15. If you are unable to join…
From the Pastor: Faith in the Workplace
Good afternoon, Church Family! This weekend, we will raise the anchor on “Anchored: Holding Fast in the Midst of Cultural Storms” and finish this series learning about worshiping Jesus when the world speaks against Him. I hope you have found this series encouraging, especially as it seems like the world…
From the Pastor: Summer Has Begun
Good afternoon, Church Family! With Houston schools finishing up yesterday, summer break has officially begun. And while that begins, we are finishing our series in Psalms this Sunday by looking at Psalm 37. Then, the following week on June 11, we will look at how we as Christians can…
From the Pastor: Commitment Sunday
It’s a great day for a great day, Church Family! I hope you know that you are loved and cared for today. This Sunday is Commitment Sunday, marking the midpoint of our Deep & Wide Generosity Initiative. I have made a video below helping you know how to fill out…
From the Pastor: The CityRise App is Here!
Hello, Church Family! This past Sunday was massive. We launched two things, the first being our new sermon series entitled “Rooted: Planting Seeds for a Life that Bears Fruit.” This series constitutes the midpoint of our Deep & Wide Generosity Initiative, and our lesson on Sunday asked, “Will you…
From the Pastor: Maundy Thursday Service Tonight!
Good afternoon and happy Maundy Thursday, Church Family! We have been in a season of Easter for the last few weeks now with our Top 5 Reasons Jesus Came to Die series. We looked at Reason #3 this past Sunday in which Jesus came to die “to ransom people from…
From the Pastor: Easter Series Begins Sunday!
Good morning, Church Family! Whether you’re away on vacation or in town experiencing the lighter holiday traffic, I hope you’ve been able to enjoy Spring Break thus far. We began the week by concluding the Flourishing Disciple series–if you need to catch up on any video sessions or need the…
From the Pastor: Need Summer Break Plans?
Good afternoon, Church Family! We are halfway through our four-week Flourishing Disciple series and looking at what qualities become evident in the life of those who follow Jesus. The first week, we looked at “The Call to Grow,” and last week, we studied “The Qualities of Faith, Virtue, and…
From the Pastor: Church-Wide Vote Sunday
Good afternoon, Church Family! Our Flourishing Disciple series kicks off on Sunday, February 19, with “The Call to Grow.” This four-week series will prepare us in the lead-up to the Easter season as we look at the calling and qualities of what it means to be a flourishing disciple of…
From the Pastor: Send Relief for Turkey and Syria
Good afternoon, Church Family! What kind of people dwell in the Flourishing Kingdom? Prepared people dwell there. This Sunday, we will dive into what that means for us as believers in this closing sermon in the “Flourishing Kingdom” series. The following week, will begin a new study on another aspect…
From the Pastor: Annual Church Business
Hey Church Family, I’d love for you to watch this short video below for a bit of information related to our annual church business coming up soon. If you’re unable to view the video above, here’s a rundown for you: We have had a number of meetings this past…
From the Pastor: Flourishing Kingdom Series & Chevron Houston Marathon
Good afternoon, Church Family! I pray that you are well and that the start of your year has been, too. This Sunday, we will be in week three of our Flourishing Kingdom series with a message entitled “A Kingdom of Provision.” God provides for His people, and we strongly…
From the Pastor: Year-End and Year-Beginning
Year-End & Year-Beginning I have to say again how great Christmas weekend was at CityRise. Being able to celebrate Christ’s birth on a Sunday doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, that’s even more reason to gather! And I hope you were encouraged throughout the month to go deeper…
From the Pastor: A Deeper December
What a phenomenal Christmas weekend we had at CityRise! Ten services, both on campus and online across Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and so many of you in attendance—our Lord Jesus was truly given the glory He so rightly deserves. If you missed out, want to watch again, or…
From the Pastor: A Deeper December
Merry Christmas! During this Deeper December, we have been studying other gifts that God has given to us, gifts that we don’t immediately think of as the “usual” type of gift. • He has gifted us with His presence. • He has gifted us with His Kingship. • He has…
From the Pastor: A Deeper December
We Need the King How’s your December going so far? With school winding down and the holidays coming up, have you taken the time to think deeper about what Christmas truly means—not just at the end of the year, but even in the light of everyday life? We celebrate…
From the Pastor: Devo Reminder & A Major YouTube Premiere TONIGHT
The Devotional is Here! Whether you received one in your mailbox or picked one up in one of our services yesterday (or both!), we wanted to bless you with a deeper December and help you go deeper in your faith this Christmas season. I hope you have enjoyed the first few…
From the Pastor: A Deeper December
A Deeper December Welcome officially to the Christmas season, Church Family! While there is heated debate whether Christmas decorations should go up before the Thanksgiving turkey is even touched, once we turn the calendar to December, we can safely say that it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. So, what does…
Week 4 of Flourishing Ministry
What to Do? God Already Knows. In this final week of Flourishing Ministry, it’s time to use your gifts and serve. Over the previous three weeks, we’ve discussed what service means according to God’s design. We’ve seen how our Heavenly Father has a purpose for our lives (which includes influencing others for good),…
Flourishing Worship: Ascribe to the Lord Glory
Take Fundamental Steps Welcome to the Flourishing Worship Daily Devotional. I’m excited to share these devotionals with you over the next four weeks as we look at how we move from brokenness to flourishing. In my own life, I have been seeking out my next step as a husband, father,…
From the Pastor: What Are You Doing This Weekend?
Our Marriage Night event is tonight at our Crosspoint Church – Bellaire campus! If you want to come but have not signed up yet, please know that KPNO is full as well as the dinner portion of the evening; but we have some spots available in the sanctuary. So, if…
From the Pastor: Kickoff Sunday!
It was Kickoff Sunday last weekend at all our campuses. To celebrate the passing of summer and kick off the new season, we encouraged our congregation to wear their team jerseys and logos! Sunday, your Houston Texans opened the regular season against the Indianapolis Colts in a division game, and…
From the Pastor: Finding Faithfulness Everywhere I Turn
You know, I love being a part of this church because my life is so enriched by so many different relationships. On Sunday, August 28, I got to meet students from ten different nations who had just arrived to the United States for studies at Rice University, students from Rwanda,…
“Summer of Love” // 3 John 9-15
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, August 28, 2022 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. I want to give you the tools to deal with Cancel Culture, both…
“Summer of Love” // 3 John 1-8
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. It’s good to be with you. Summer has flown by, but it is always…
“Summer of Love” // 2 John 4-13
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. How to videos… How many of you have turned to YouTube to fix…
“Summer of Love” // 1 John 5:1-12
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Executive Pastor Kirby Follis on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Stories like the ones just shared become reality because of your generosity. Because you give,…
“Summer of Love” // 1 John 4:1-6
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, July 10, 2022 at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Good to be with you. Welcome those online. Hey, Grab your copy…
“Summer of Love” // 1 John 3:1-24
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. July 4th…Independence Day weekend. It’s a time for bbq and gathering with…
“Summer of Love” // 1 John 2:15-29
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Executive Pastor Kirby Follis on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at our CityRise Missouri City campus. It was a bilingual service with congregants from CityRise Missouri City and CityRise Emmanuel. Good morning, dear brothers and sisters! I am grateful today to…
“Summer of Love” // 1 John 2:12-14
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Good to be with you, West U. Welcome those online. Hey, Grab…
“Summer of Love” // 1 John 2:1-11
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. I want to make sure I provide you some context and a bit of…
“Deep & Wide” // Joshua 1:1-9
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at our West U Baptist Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Church family, I’m so humbled by this moment in time in the life…
“Deep & Wide” // 2 Corinthians 9:10-15
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at our West U Baptist Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. I have heard a lot lately about how our kids in school ought…
“Deep & Wide” // 2 Corinthians 9:6-9
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at our West U Baptist Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Men, I want to begin by asking you a question. How many of…
“Deep and Wide” // 2 Corinthians 8:16-24, 9:1-5
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at our West U Baptist Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Happy Mother’s Day! It’s so good to be with you today and to…
“Deep and Wide” // 2 Corinthians 8:8-15
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Who do you think of when you think of someone who is generous? I…
“Deep and Wide” // 2 Corinthians 8:1-7
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at our West U Baptist Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Good morning, Church. Today we launch a significant series in the life of…
Easter Sunday // 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 at our West U Baptist Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Why the Resurrection Matters: 10 Truths that will Shape Your Life He…
“Go and Tell” // Matthew 28:10-20
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022 at our West U Baptist Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Good morning. It’s a beautiful Palm Sunday together, isn’t it? Next Sunday…
“Take and Eat” // Matthew 26:26-28; Luke 22:7-20
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. One of the biggest changes in our home since the flooding of Hurricane Harvey…
“Come and Follow” // Matthew 4:18-22
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at our West U Baptist Church Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. As you may know, I have been traveling with a team of…
“The On-Going Fight” // Nehemiah 10:28-39
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday February 27, 2022 at our West U Baptist Church Campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. The stories of champions’ ruin, are all too common. Some squander their…
That Thing You Do (That You Do Not Want To Do)
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Good News” series. Click to watch or listen to the sermon shared by Crosspoint Campus Pastor Chris DeArman on Sunday April 25, 2021. If you haven’t seen the movie “That Thing You…
Sir, We Would See Jesus!
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Good News” series. Click to watch or listen to the sermon shared by Senior Pastor Roger Patterson on Sunday April 18, 2021. This past Lord’s Day, Dr. Patterson began his sermon saying: If…
Utilizing the Benefits
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Good News” series. Click to watch or listen to the sermon shared by CityRise Network Director and CityRise Missouri City Campus Director Mark Edworthy on Sunday March 21, 2021. I…
Salvation is not a transaction
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Good News” series. Click to watch or listen to the sermon shared by CityRise Network Director and CityRise Missouri City Campus Pastor Mark Edworthy. The sermon this week comes from Romans 4:1-12.…
Footsteps of Faith
The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Roger Patterson on Sunday March 7, 2021 at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. Romans 4:1-12 I was visiting with a dad about hunting season and he told me a…
But Now…
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Good News” series. Click to watch or listen to the sermon shared by Senior Pastor Roger Patterson on Sunday February 28, 2021. In the eighteenth century, a young boy was born into a…
Quiet My Heart
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Good News” series. Click to watch or listen to the sermon shared by Senior Pastor Roger Patterson on Sunday January 31, 2021. This week, Pastor Roger spoke from Romans 1:18-23, speaking on God’s…
Jehovah Nissi
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Good News” series. Click to watch or listen to the sermon shared by CityRise Network Director and CityRise Missouri City Campus Director Mark Edworthy on Sunday January 24, 2021. I…
A Word of Encouragement
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Good News” series. Click to watch or listen to the sermon shared by Senior Pastor Roger Patterson on January 17, 2021. There’s something that I can never get enough of…
Two Sides of a Coin
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Good News” series. Click to watch or listen to the sermon shared by Crosspoint Church – Bellaire Campus Pastor Chris DeArman on January 10, 2021. Humility and Boldness. We often think those terms are…
Who do you think you are?
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Reset” series. Click to watch, listen, or read the sermon shared by Senior Pastor Roger Patterson on November 22, 2020. Matthew 6:25-34 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about…
Treasure in Heaven
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Reset” series. Click to watch, listen, or read the sermon shared by Senior Pastor Roger Patterson on November 15, 2020. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where…
The Social Dilemma
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Reset” series. Click to watch, listen or read the sermon shared by Crosspoint Church – Bellaire Campus Pastor Chris DeArman on November 8, 2020. I think it’s funny how God…
Love Your Neighbor
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Reset” series. Click to watch, listen, or read the sermon shared by Pastor Roger Patterson on November 1, 2020. “You have heard it said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR, and…
Marriage Matters
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Reset” series. Click to watch, listen, or read the sermon shared by Pastor Roger Patterson on October 25, 2020. Marriage is one of life’s greatest joys, and greatest challenges! After…
Not Lust, Purity
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Reset” series. Click to watch, listen, or read the sermon shared by Pastor Roger Patterson on October 18, 2020. This past Sunday, Jesus turned his attention and ours to adultery and the…
Relational Restoration
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Reset” series. Click to watch, listen, or read the sermon shared by Pastor Roger Patterson on October 11, 2020. This last Sunday, Pastor Roger delivered a word about anger…
Where IS that RESET Button???
Each week we will be sharing a post from a staff member in response to the most recent sermon in our “Reset” series. Click to watch, listen, or read the sermon shared by Pastor Roger Patterson on October 4, 2020. I am definitely not a techie. I am so blessed…
Reset
Over the course of several generations, the people of the Jewish faith in the time of Jesus had come to believe distorted versions of the original teachings handed down by the fathers of the faith. Whether it be from Pharisees more concerned with following the letter of the Law (while…
The Purpose of Trials
On Wednesday, I brought to your attention in the Weekly Update that we have an exciting opportunity coming up in a few weeks, something that I declared to be one of the most significant things our church has ever put our hands to. We have been in talks with Dr. James Tour,…
Thank you Moms!
Mothers, you deserve to be loved upon lavishly and celebrated. Thank you for EVERYTHING you are doing for your families. It’s hard to find someone who cares and encourages more than you. Your love surrounds and forms the center of your family, and now more than ever, you’ve had to transform…
Holy Week Family Devotional: Day 8
Photo by Bruno van der Kraan on Unsplash Q: Why do you think it’s important that Jesus rose from the dead? Why does it matter? Why it something we celebrate? Read Luke 24:1–12 Q: Why do you think the women were surprised and confused that Jesus’s body was not there? Q: Why didn’t…
Holy Week Devotional: Day 8
Photo by Bruno van der Kraan on Unsplash “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand” (Psalm 16:11). Read Luke 24:1–12 After a day of mourning, Jesus’s followers received a miraculous message of hope. The women…
Holy Week Family Devotional: Saturday
Photo by Jordan Whitt on Unsplash Q: Have you ever been really sad about something? Maybe someone you love died or something happened to you or to someone you know. How did you handle your sadness? READ: John 19:38–42 Q: Why do you think these two secret followers of Jesus now came forward to…
Holy Week Devotional: Saturday
In the Tomb “Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am in distress, tears blur my eyes . . . But I am trusting you, O Lord” (Psalm 31:9, 14 NLT). READING: John 19:38–42 Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash When we get to Holy Saturday, the story slows down dramatically. So much…
Holy Week Family Devotional: Good Friday
Photo by eberhard grossgasteiger on Unsplash Q: Has anything really unfair ever happened to you? What did that feel like? What did you do about it? What did you want to do about it? READ: Good Friday (John 18:28–40) Q: What did Jesus mean when He said His kingdom was not of this world? Q:…
Holy Week Devotional: Good Friday
Photo by David Jorre on Unsplash On Good Friday, we see the ultimate sacrifice by Jesus. “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (John 15:13). READING: Good Friday The Ultimate Sacrifice (John 18:1–11 and 19:16–30 (optional: read all of John 18-19)) It may seem strange…
Holy Week Devotional: Maundy Thursday
Photo by Jez Timms on Unsplash On Maundy Thursday, we learn about Jesus’ new commandment. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants” (Psalm 116:15). READING: Jesus’ New Commandment (John 13:1-17, 33-35) We’ve come to the day before Christ’s crucifixion. The day before everything went dark, when…
Holy Week Family Devotional: Wednesday
Photo by eniko kis on Unsplash Q: Have you ever had a friend who turned on you? Maybe they gossiped about you or joined a bully in making fun of you or something like that. How would something like that make you feel? READ: John 13:21–30 Q: How do you think Jesus felt about…
Holy Week Devotional: Wednesday
Photo by Elizabeth Explores on Unsplash Loving His Betrayer “You are my help and my deliverer; Lord, do not delay” (Psalm 70:5). READING: John 13:21–30 It must have broken Jesus’s heart to know that one of His closest followers would betray Him. One of the guys He had hand-picked to be His followers…
Holy Week Family Devotional: Tuesday
Photo by David Becker on Unsplash Q: Describe what you think God’s voice would sound like. How would hearing God’s voice make people feel? What would you do if you heard the voice of God or an angel coming from heaven? READ: John 12:20–36 Q: Why do you think the disciples and the crowds…
Holy Week Devotional: Tuesday
Photo by Ivan Aleksic on Unsplash Who is this Son of Man? “Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress” (Psalm 71:3). READING: John 12:20–36 “Who is this Son of Man?” the crowd asked. “Didn’t we just lay…
Holy Week Family Devotional: Monday
Photo by Yucel Moran on Unsplash Q: Describe what perfume is like. How does it smell? Why do people use it? How does it make you feel? Is there anyone in particular that a strong perfume makes you think of? READ: John 12:1–11 Q: What other stories do you remember about Mary, Martha, and…
Holy Week Devotional: Monday
Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash “Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies” (Psalm 36:5). READING: John 12:1–11 On Holy Monday, we remember this intriguing story about Mary, the sister of Lazarus who had sat at Jesus’s feet like a disciple even though she was a woman. This…
Holy Week Devotional: Sunday
Sunday: Our Humble King Day 1 Adult “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever” (Psalm 118:1). READING: Matthew 21:1–11 No one but Jesus knew His triumphant entry into Jerusalem would lead to His humiliating death. In a matter of days, the crowd’s cries of…
Holy Week Family Devotional: Sunday
Family Devotional: Palm Sunday Day 1 Q: Describe what parades are like. What kinds of things happen? What kind of feeling is there in the crowd? What are some reasons that we throw parades? Q: What do you think of when you hear the title “king”? Describe what a king…