Moses had every reason to stay comfortable in Egypt — power, privilege, and security — yet he chose to trust God instead of compromise. His faith was not passive; it was a resolve that refused fear, overcame failure, and held tightly to God's promises.

In this message from Hebrews 11:24-29, we explore how the resolve of Moses' faith can help us stand firm when culture tries to define us, when fear threatens to control us, and when our past failures try to hold us back. Through Moses' story, we are reminded that God rewards those who trust Him completely and follow Him courageously.

If you've ever struggled with fear, compromise, insecurity, or wondering whether God can still use you, this message is for you.

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⏱ CHAPTERS

0:00 Introduction: Why Moses?

9:23 Scripture Reading — Hebrews 11:24-29

10:53 1. I Refuse Egypt's Right To Define Me

22:07 2. I Choose Suffering Over Compromise

27:53 3. I Face My Past Failures With Faith

32:08 4. I Eliminate All Of My Excuses

37:08 5. I Passionately Pray For People

42:53 6. I Fix My Focus Instead Of Fearing My Problems

45:53 7. I Trust God's Terms For My Salvation

1:00:53 8. I Allow God To Bury My Bondage

1:05:24 Closing Prayer

In this message from CrossWay Church's "Profiles of Faith" series, Macky Shedd teaches through the life of Abraham and the five tests every believer will face. We want the promises of God without the process, crowns without crosses, victory without vulnerability. But like a blacksmith tempering steel in fire, God forges mature, unshakable faith through trials. Abraham wasn't born a hero of faith; he was forged through uncomfortable obedience, unexpected change, delayed promises, impossible obstacles, and painful sacrifice.

Whatever season of testing you're in, God is not in the furnace of affliction to destroy you — He's there to develop you.

THE FIVE TESTS OF ABRAHAM

1. Difficult Expectations — The "What" Test: Faith obeys even when God's commands are uncomfortable.
2. Unexpected Changes — The "Where" Test: God calls me away from the familiar to make me more fruitful.
3. Unfulfilled Promises — The "When" Test: My wait time is God's work time.
4. 4. Impossible Obstacles — The "How" Test: My dead ends are God's starting lines.
5. Tragic Loss — The "Why" Test: Isaac was spared by a ram; I was spared by a Lamb.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Sermon Introduction: Profiles of Faith

2:10 Mature Faith Is Forged in the Fire (James 1:2-4)

6:33 What It Means to "Temper" Faith

16:42 Test #1 — Difficult Expectations: The "What" Test

29:40 Test #2 — Unexpected Changes: The "Where" Test

36:19 Test #3 — Unfulfilled Promises: The "When" Test

44:40 Test #4 — Impossible Obstacles: The "How" Test

52:17 Test #5 — Tragic Loss: The "Why" Test

59:04 Spared by the Lamb & Closing (Galatians 3:26-29)

SCRIPTURE REFERENCED

James 1:2-4,

Isaiah 48:10,

Proverbs 17:3,

Genesis 17,

Colossians 2:11-12,

Mark 10:21,

Hebrews 11:8-19,

Genesis 12:1-3,

2 Peter 3:8-9,

Isaiah 40:31,

Galatians 6:9,

Romans 4:18-24,

Genesis 22,

Galatians 3:26-29.

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In this Mother’s Day message from Hebrews 11, Macky Shedd walks through the story of Sarah — a woman who went from laughing in doubt to laughing in delight. Through Sarah’s life, we see how fear, impatience, comparison, and disappointment can distort our faith, but also how God remains faithful even when we struggle to trust Him.

This sermon explores what it means to trust God in seasons of waiting, surrender control instead of forcing our own solutions, and believe that God can still bring joy out of places that once caused pain. Whether you’re walking through delay, disappointment, uncertainty, or simply trying to trust God with the next season of your life, Sarah’s story reminds us that God’s timing is never wasted.

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Chapters
00:00 Welcome & Karina’s Baptism Celebration
01:45 Introduction to Hebrews 11 & Sarah’s Story
05:30 Honoring Mothers on Mother’s Day
06:30 Sarah’s Faith & The Promise of God
09:45 Learning From the Laughter of Sarah
12:35 Faith Can Struggle Before It Surrenders
17:05 When Fear Magnifies the Problem
21:10 Jesus, Storms, & Little Faith
23:25 God’s Delays Are Not Denials
28:55 Why Waiting Changes Us
32:20 Trusting God’s Timing Over Our Own
34:55 Living as Strangers Focused on Eternity
40:20 Surrendering Control to God’s Plan
43:05 Comparison, Impatience, & Compromise
50:05 Ishmael, Human Effort, & Lasting Consequences
55:10 Children of Promise, Not Panic
57:10 From Doubt to Delight
59:15 Sarah’s Laughter Redeemed
01:01:10 Fixing Our Eyes on the Eternal
01:02:35 God Works All Things for Good
01:03:40 Final Prayer & Invitation
01:04:40 “May the God of Hope”
01:05:00 Closing Worship & Dismissal

Noah didn't stumble into salvation — he built toward it. Pastor Macky walks through the life of Noah to answer two questions: WHY would I want a faith like Noah's, and HOW do I actually build one? The message closes with the surprising connection between the floodwater and baptism in 1 Peter 3:21.

Scripture References:

Romans 15:4 • Genesis 6:5–9, 14–22 • Genesis 7:1, 5 • Genesis 8:20–21 • Genesis 9:11–13 • Hebrews 11:7 • 2 Corinthians 5:7, 9–10 • Matthew 22:36–40 • Matthew 24:37–44 • 1 Peter 2:9 • 1 Peter 3:21 • 1 Peter 4:3–5 • 1 Timothy 4:16

Chapters:

0:00 Welcome & Introduction

14:47 I Should Want a Faith Like Noah So I Can… Please God & Receive His Blessing

17:44 …Impact Others & Share God's Blessing of Salvation

21:57 To Build a Saving Faith Like Noah, I Must… Dare to Be Different From My Culture

35:54 …Trust God's Word Over the Voices of Doubt

45:44 …Obey God's Word Completely

55:19 The Floodwater & Baptism (1 Peter 3:21)

1:00:12 Closing Prayer

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CHAPTERS

00:00 1) You Were Meant to Live for God's Glory

04:27 We Are the Only Thing That Defies It

06:50 2) God's Glory Simplifies Every Decision (1 Cor 10:31)

13:27 3) His Presence, Not Your Progress (Moses, Exodus 33)

15:52 4) A Life Laid Down, Not Protected (Luke 9:23)

18:17 "Am I Glorifying God Right Now?"

20:29 Closing Prayer

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Embrace Work (Genesis 2)

04:45 No More Bums – Work Is a Gift, Not a Burden

06:30 I Must Provide (1 Timothy 5:8)

09:30 Diligence vs. Haste (Proverbs 21:5)

11:50 Lessons From the Ant (Proverbs 6:6–8)

16:10 I Must Pursue Purpose (1 Corinthians 9:24)

21:00 Strict Training & Avoiding the Comfort Zone

24:30 Closing Prayer

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Worship & Welcome

03:50 Real Men Take Ownership – No More Blame Game

09:00 Boys vs. Men: "Act Like a Man" (1 Kings 2)

12:00 Shamar – Guard Your Garden (Genesis 2)

15:46 Three Problems: Unguarded Homes, Unprotected Marriages, Undisciplined Kids

25:18 Three Marks of a Man: Soldier, Athlete, Farmer

33:53 Build Intentionally / The Titanic Story

37:01 The Pledge

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro – Men Need Men

03:00 1) Surround Yourself With Godly Men

09:40 2) Be Honest and Accountable

17:25 3) Strengthen Other Men

20:50 4) Commit to True Brotherhood

24:30 The Choice Is Yours / Closing Prayer

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Intro – What Will You Leave Behind?

02:05 "Show Yourself a Man" (1 Kings 2:1–3)

04:23 Rejecting Marshmallow Manhood

06:46 The Mission: Strength, Courage & Faith

09:40 1) Consider the Source of Your Strength

13:30 2) Acquire Biblical Strength

17:30 3) Correct Your Deficiencies

20:46 Closing Prayer

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Key takeaways:

• Servant leadership isn't optional — passive men forfeit ground that's already been entrusted to them
• "From everyone given much, much will be demanded" — your church's resources don't excuse your leadership, they raise the bar
• Sacrificial leadership goes first: do something for God you don't want to do

Chapters

0:00 Find Your Sound: A Battle Cry for Godly Men

4:23 Accept Responsibility for Your Leadership

10:56 Lead Sacrificially, Not Selfishly

17:00 Refuse Passive Leadership

22:32 Lead with Clarity, Humility, and Direction

25:30 Closing Prayer

Speaker: Jake Sitton

Series: God Said It Is Good — Men's Retreat

Church: CrossWay Church Columbia | crosswaycolumbia.com

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This is Lesson 3 from the retreat, building on RJ's framing of masculinity as a gift and Carrie's call to rule, subdue, and multiply.

Key takeaways:

• Don't redefine what God already defined — He doesn't make mistakes about who you are
• Adam's first sin wasn't eating the fruit — it was watching the serpent talk to his wife and saying nothing
• A man who can't lead his own home can't lead anywhere
• How you treat women is one of the clearest tests of whether you're really a man of God

Chapters

0:00 Opening Prayer

0:30 Honor God's Design for Men and Women

7:00 Embrace Your Role as a Man

12:00 Step Into the Role: Adam's Failure to Lead

20:20 Protect and Honor Women

24:40 Closing Prayer

Speaker: Ben

Series: God Said It Is Good — Men's Retreat

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This is Lesson 2 of 2 from the retreat, picking up where RJ's opening lesson left off and turning the gift of masculinity into a clear, biblical assignment.

Key takeaways:

• Dominion isn't optional — passive men forfeit what God placed under their authority
• Sin and laziness must be confronted and subdued, not tolerated
• A life that produces nothing — no disciples, no growth, no impact — has missed the design

Chapters

0:00 Opening and the Bible's Definition of a Man

1:30 Created to Rule (Genesis 1:26-28)

8:30 Built to Confront and Subdue (Genesis 4:7)

13:10 Commanded to Multiply and Produce (Genesis 1:28, John 15:8)

18:14 Closing Prayer

Speaker: Kerry Cox

Series: God Said It Is Good — Men's Retreat Church: CrossWay Church Columbia | crosswaycolumbia.com

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This is Lesson 1 of 2 from the retreat. RJ walks through Genesis 1, the role men played in the fall, the example of Jesus as the perfect man, and three marks of a godly man.

Key takeaways:

• Masculinity is a gift from God, not a problem to suppress
• Strength surrendered to God becomes a blessing, not a burden
• Passivity is not humility — it's disobedience in slow motion

Chapters

0:00 Welcome and the Cultural Lie About Masculinity

4:07 Masculinity Is a Gift (Genesis 1:26-27)

8:00 The Role of Men in the Fall

12:00 Jesus, the Perfect Man

15:47 Marks of a Godly Man

18:30 It Is Good to Be a Man

Speaker: RJ

Series: God Said It Is Good — Men's Retreat

Church: CrossWay Church Columbia | crosswaycolumbia.com

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Enoch did.

In this message, Pastor Macky Shedd continues Profiles of Faith by exploring what it means to walk with God daily — through worship, alignment, listening, and bold obedience.

This is a reminder that real faith isn’t just believed — it’s lived.

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Chapters:

00:00 Listening and Learning from God
6:23 Reading Hebrews 11:5-6
10:21 W — Worshiping God with my whole life

20:55 A — Aligning my life with His purpose

27:11 L — Listening & learning from God daily

35:44 K — Killing the sinful cycles of my past

53:23 S — Speaking God's truth boldly

1:01:43 Closing prayer

Key Takeaways:

Walking with God is a daily decision
Faith means tuning out counterfeit voices
God calls us to break sinful cycles
A life that pleases God is fully surrendered
Truth should be lived and spoken boldly

Abel's been dead for thousands of years — but Hebrews 11 says his faith still speaks. What does that mean for us today?

In this message, Pastor Macky Shedd kicks off a new series by unpacking the life and legacy of Abel. You'll discover why your background doesn't define your faith, what it really means to bring an offering that honors God, and how Jesus' blood speaks an even better word than Abel's.

Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or you've been walking with God for years, this is a powerful reminder: your choices matter, and your faith can echo for eternity.

🔗 Links & Resources:
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Chapters:

00:00 Encouragement from Kids in Worship
06:40 Introduction to the Series
14:10 Learning from Abel’s Story
20:30 The Echo of Abel
32:10 Offerings Pleasing to God
45:20 Jesus’ Blood Speaks a Better Word
52:30 Repentance & Saving Faith

Key Takeaways:

• Faith echoes beyond the grave
• Your background doesn’t determine your faith
• What you offer God matters
• Faithfulness can bring opposition
• Jesus’ sacrifice speaks a better word
• Repentance leads to saving faith

In this message from the Faithful series, we explore what the Bible teaches about faith that can actually be seen in a person’s life. Hebrews tells us that faith is the proof of things not seen, and throughout Scripture we see examples of people whose trust in God shaped the way they lived.

From Abel giving his best, to Noah acting before seeing, to Moses choosing eternal reward over temporary comfort, this message challenges us to ask an honest question:

If someone watched my life, would they see faith?

Faith is more than words.
Faith moves.
Faith obeys.
Faith lives.

📖 Sermon Notes:
https://crosswaycolumbia.com/sermons/the-proof-is-in-the-living/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction – What Faith Really Is
02:58 Faith Is The Proof Of The Unseen (Hebrews 11:1)
06:12 Faith That Brings Others To Jesus (Mark 2)
10:34 Give God Your First And Best (Abel)
15:22 Walk With God Consistently (Enoch)
19:45 Act Before Seeing The Outcome (Noah)
24:58 Go When God Calls (Abraham)
30:48 Trust God’s Promises (Sarah)
36:12 Choose Eternal Over Temporary (Moses)
42:20 Move When God Says Move (Israel)
48:35 Faith Requires Action
53:10 Would Someone See Faith In Your Life?
57:40 Final Encouragement And Prayer

In this Easter message, “God’s Greatest Gift Was Empty,” we explore the meaning of the empty tomb and why the resurrection of Jesus is not just a theological idea but a historical event that reshapes our understanding of life, death, hope, and transformation.

The resurrection reveals the power, love, and mercy of God, offering restoration, reassurance, and new life for anyone willing to turn to Him. Through themes of repentance, transformation, and renewed faith, this message reminds us that the same power that raised Christ from the dead still transforms lives today.

Because the tomb was empty, we can have assurance that death is not the end, mercy is available to sinners, and God’s love continues to restore broken lives.

If you'd like to watch the full sermon, you can view it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjb85orOD2E

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Chapters

00:00 The Significance of Easter
04:12 Why the Empty Tomb Matters
10:35 Resurrection as a Historical Event
18:40 The Power of God Revealed in the Resurrection
26:15 The Love and Mercy of God on Display
34:10 Why Repentance Means a Change of Mind
41:05 Restoration and Reassurance Through the Resurrection
48:22 How the Resurrection Transforms Our Lives
55:10 Living in the Power of the Empty Tomb
01:01:20 Final Encouragement and Closing

In this message from the Faithful series, “How To Respond To The Kindness & Severity Of God,” we explore the powerful truth found in Romans 11:22 — that God reveals both mercy and justice in His character. His kindness draws us toward repentance, grace, and restoration, while His severity reminds us of the seriousness of sin and the call to persevere in faith.

This message challenges us to consider how both attributes of God shape the way we live. God’s kindness invites us to draw near to Him with confidence, hold firmly to our hope, and encourage one another in faith. At the same time, His severity reminds us not to take sin lightly and to pursue obedience, repentance, and perseverance.

When we understand both the kindness and severity of God, we gain a clearer picture of His holiness, His love, and His desire for His people to remain faithful.

You can also find the sermon page, notes, and additional resources here:
https://crosswaycolumbia.com/sermons/how-to-respond-to-the-kindness-severity-of-god/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
02:10 Romans 11:22 Explained
07:45 Understanding God’s Kindness
15:20 Kindness That Leads to Repentance
23:05 Drawing Near to God
30:40 Holding Firmly to Our Hope
38:15 Encouraging One Another in Faith
45:00 Understanding God’s Severity
51:30 The Danger of Taking Sin Lightly
57:00 The Fear of the Lord
1:01:00 Responding to God’s Kindness and Severity

Takeaways

• God's faithfulness and impact on our faithfulness
• Jesus as a superior high priest in the order of Melchizedek Superiority of Jesus as a high priest
• The transformative power of grace

Chapters

• 00:00 The Main Thing: Faithfulness and Gratitude
• 26:22 The Superiority of Jesus as High Priest
• 32:58 The Order of Melchizedek and Jesus' Appointment
• 49:37 The Power of an Indestructible Life
• 57:24 The Superiority of Jesus as High Priest
• 01:09:09 The Promise of Grace

What does real biblical hope look like in a world filled with anxiety, uncertainty, and discouragement?

In this message from the Faithful series, we explore how true hope is not wishful thinking but a confident expectation based on the promises of God. Scripture teaches that hope acts as an anchor for the soul, providing stability and assurance even in difficult seasons of life.

This sermon examines the difference between worldly hope and biblical hope, the certainty of God's promises, and how believers can anchor their lives in God's Word when facing temptation, loneliness, discouragement, or despair.

📖 Scripture Focus: Hebrews 6:13–20, Hebrews 10:23, James 1
🗣️ Speaker: Macky Shedd
📍 CrossWay Church – Columbia, Missouri

Key Takeaways
• Biblical hope is a confident expectation based on the promises of God
• Hope is not wishful thinking but a secure anchor for the soul
• God’s Word provides strength and stability in difficult seasons
• Real hope is grounded in the presence and character of God

00:00 - Introduction & Opening Scripture (Psalm 42:5)
02:20 - Life Without Hope vs Hope in Christ (Ephesians 2:12–13)
04:30 - What Biblical Hope Is Not
07:00 - Biblical Hope Is Confident Assurance (Hebrews 6:19)
09:40 - Holding Firmly to Hope (Hebrews 10:23)
12:20 - Hope Is Based on the Character of God
15:10 - God’s Promise to Abraham (Hebrews 6:13–20)
18:45 - Hope as an Anchor for the Soul
21:00 - Anchored in Hope, Not Adrift in Anxiety
22:10 - Point 1 – Receiving Scripture as God’s Word
24:20 - Every Good Gift Comes From God (James 1:17–18)
26:10 - Treasuring God’s Word (Job 23:12)
28:00 - Point 2 – Humbly Accepting God’s Word
30:15 - Removing Spiritual Filth (James 1:21)
32:00 - God Does the Saving, But We Must Respond
34:20 - Point 3 – Hearing and Obeying God’s Word
36:10 - Doers of the Word, Not Hearers Only (James 1:22–25)
39:10 - What Does God Say When I Feel Hopeless?
40:20 - When I Experience Temptation (1 Corinthians 10:13)
43:00 - When I Have Pride or Anxiety (Psalm 131:1)
45:00 - When I Am Lonely or Isolated
46:30 - God Created Us for Community (Genesis 2:18)
48:00 - Two Are Better Than One (Ecclesiastes 4:9–10)
50:00 - When I Feel Weak or Inadequate (Judges 6:12)
52:10 - When I Am Overwhelmed or Discouraged
54:00 - God Delivers Us Again (2 Corinthians 1:8–11)
56:30 - Disappointment Is the Doorway to Deeper Hope
59:10 - Eternal Glory Beyond Present Troubles (2 Corinthians 4:17)
01:01:30 - The Power of Scripture to Give Us Hope (Romans 15:4)
01:04:00 - Final Encouragement – Overflowing With Hope (Romans 15:13)
01:06:30 - Closing Prayer & Final Thoughts

What does it take to remain faithful to Christ to the very end?

In this message from the Faithful series, we examine Scripture’s warnings about drifting away from God and the call to persevere in faith. Through passages in Hebrews and the teaching of Jesus, we are reminded that the condition of our hearts determines how we receive God’s Word and whether we remain steadfast in our walk with Christ.

This sermon explores the danger of spiritual drift, the consequences of persistent sin, and the importance of responding faithfully to God’s work in our lives. Ultimately, we are encouraged to cling to the hope found in God’s promises and pursue a life marked by humility, diligence, and perseverance.

📖 Scripture Focus: Hebrews 6, Hebrews 10, Mark 4
🗣️ Speaker: Macky Shedd
📍 CrossWay Church – Columbia, Missouri

Key Takeaways
• Faithfulness means finishing the race, not just starting it
• The condition of our hearts determines how we receive God's Word
• God’s warnings are meant to protect us, not discourage us
• Spiritual drift often happens slowly and subtly
• Perseverance and diligence are essential for spiritual growth

00:00 - Introduction & Sermon Theme
02:10 - The Danger of Falling Away (Hebrews 6:4–6)
05:45 - Warning Passages in Scripture (2 Peter 2:20–22)
09:00 - God’s Warning Is About Direction, Not Perfection
12:20 - Guarding Your Heart (Hebrews 3:12–13)
15:05 - Point 1 – Taking the Danger of Falling Away Seriously
18:30 - Point 2 – Responding When God Works in My Life
20:15 - The Land That Receives Rain (Hebrews 6:7)
23:00 - The Lesson from the Sluggard (Proverbs 24:30–34)
26:10 - The Parable of the Soils (Mark 4:3–9)
29:40 - Soil Analysis – What Kind of Heart Do I Have?
33:45 - Point 3 – Accepting the Consequences of Persistent Sin
36:30 - The Danger of Producing Thorns (Hebrews 6:8)
39:10 - Hardened Hearts (Zechariah 7:11–13)
41:45 - A Fearful Expectation of Judgment (Hebrews 10:26–31)
45:10 - Point 4 – Holding On to the Hope Found in God’s Promises
47:00 - Encouragement for Believers (Hebrews 6:9–10)
49:30 - Jesus Bore the Curse So We Could Bear Fruit
52:10 - Point 5 – Pursuing Faith and Salvation With Diligence
54:00 - Finishing Well (Ecclesiastes 7:8)
56:20 - Confirming Your Calling (2 Peter 1:10)
58:40 - Working Out Your Salvation (Philippians 2:12)
01:01:00 - Final Challenge – Decide to Stay Faithful
01:04:00 - Do Not Throw Away Your Confidence (Hebrews 10:35–39)
01:07:00 - Closing Prayer & Final Encouragement

Takeaways

• Faithful love is reflected through intentional actions and enduring service.
• Love is not proven by empty words, but by enduring service. Faithful love and real love are demonstrated through intentional actions
• Community and relationships are essential for demonstrating faithful love

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Welcome
• 30:29 Loving What is Right and Hating What is Evil
• 38:05 Showing Love Through Service
• 46:37 Fighting for Love Through Community
• 52:31 The Example of Jesus
• 01:03:06 Reserving Love for God Alone

Join us as we explore what it means to avoid “Spiritual Peter Pan Syndrome” — the danger of remaining spiritually immature instead of growing deep in Christ.

In this message from the Faithful series, we are challenged to move beyond the basics of the faith, examine our walk with God, and pursue spiritual maturity marked by obedience, discernment, and devotion to Jesus.

📖 Scripture Focus: Hebrews 5–6, Ephesians 4:14–15

🗣️ Speaker: Macky Shedd

🏷️ Topics: Spiritual Maturity • Christian Growth • God’s Word • Accountability • Perseverance in Faith

👉 Are you still feeding on spiritual milk, or ready for solid food?

👉 Learn how to recognize signs of spiritual stagnation — and how to grow in faith and commitment to Christ.

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https://crosswaycolumbia.com/sermons/avoiding-spiritual-peter-pan-syndrome/

00:00 - Introduction & Opening Scripture (Judges 11:29–39)

02:40 - The Tragedy of Jephthah’s Vow

05:20 - God’s Warning About False Worship (Deuteronomy 12:31)

07:30 - Devotion Without Wisdom Leads to Destruction

09:40 - Spiritual Immaturity Creates Spiritual Problems

12:00 - The Danger of Staying Spiritually Immature (Hebrews 5:10–14)

15:20 - Moving Toward Spiritual Maturity (Hebrews 6:1–3)

18:30 - The “Spiritual Peter Pan Syndrome” Self-Test

22:00 - Examine Yourself in the Faith (2 Corinthians 13:5)

24:10 - How Can I Avoid Spiritual Peter Pan Syndrome?

25:00 - Growing Up in Christ (Ephesians 4:14–15)

26:40 - Point 1 – Listening to and Feeding on God’s Word

29:20 - Do Not Harden Your Heart (Hebrews 3:7–8)

31:10 - Living by Every Word of God (Matthew 4:4)

33:30 - Point 2 – Practicing Spiritual Disciplines

36:10 - Training Yourself to Discern Right and Wrong (Hebrews 5:14)

39:10 - Point 3 – Accepting Accountability from My Community

41:40 - Strengthening One Another in Faith (Romans 1:12)

44:00 - Point 4 – Choosing to Grow Spiritually

47:00 - Adding to Your Faith (2 Peter 1:5–8)

50:30 - Final Challenge – Avoiding Spiritual Peter Pan Syndrome

54:30 - Call to Spiritual Maturity

57:00 - Closing Prayer & Final Encouragement