CrossTown
CrossTown is a place for learning Christian theology and hearing expositional teaching of God's word, the Bible. CrossTown also serves an apologetic purpose, providing cultural analysis through the lens of the Christian worldview.
Episodes
24 episodes
Introduction: About me, my beliefs, and what I intend for CrossTown.
I use this first podcast to provide a short biography about me (David Spaugh), my beliefs, my approach to the Bible and Bible teaching, and what I hope to accomplish through CrossTown.
What is a Christian?
What is the definition of "Christian?" What does it mean to be a Christian? What qualities make one a Christian? Titus 3:1-7 tells us.
Psalm 1: A Contrast Between the Godly and the Ungodly
In this "Wisdom Psalm," the Psalmist draws a contrast between those who love God's word and those who reject it. How will each fare in life, and how will each fare regarding God's judgment?
Psalm 2: God's Anointed King
Learn from this "Royal Psalm" about man's rebellion against God, God's sovereignty, and the installation of the Messiah/Christ as King and Lord of all.
Psalm 3: Finding Relief From Anxiety In a World Full of Trials
In Psalm 3, King David appeals to God to relieve him of anxiety in the midst of troubles. How can his words in this Psalm comfort and guide us when tribulations and sorrows abound in our lives? Listen and find out!
Psalm 51: What To Do When Tangled in Sin
This Penitential Psalm gives us a glimpse in how to deal with sin in our lives: Appeal to God for Forgiveness, Confess Sin, Request Renewal, and Offer Praise.
Psalm 23: "The LORD is My Shepherd."
What does it mean that "The LORD is my Shepherd?" From Psalm 23, learn about how God cares for, guides, protects, and gives life to His People, ultimately in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalm 8: God's Glory in Creation
In this nature Psalm, God is glorified by the things He's created: The universe, His providential ordering of creation, and mankind.
What Jesus's Resurrection Means for His Followers: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
Because Jesus rose from the dead, His people live expectantly and thankfully, serving Him in good works with the confident hope of our own resurrection.
Psalm 109: Our Attitude When Facing Injustice and Persecution
In Psalm 109, the Psalmist calls upon God to curse his enemies. How do Christians reconcile this "imprecatory" Psalm with God's commands to be non-vengeful and non-vindictive? Listen to find out.
Psalm 150: Praise the LORD!
Psalm 150 is a praise Psalm, calling on all of creation to magnify God's name and rejoice in Him. Where, Why, How and Who is to praise God? This Psalm tells us.
John 1:1-5. Who is the Logos?
In beginning a new series in the Gospel of John, Pastor Dave points out some preliminary points of interest regarding this fourth gospel. How is it similar to and different from the synoptic gospels (i.e. Matthew, Mark, and Luke)? He then expla...
John 1:6-13 - What the Logos Did
The eternal, pre-existent Logos came into the world. John the Baptist testified about Him - the Light - but the world as a whole and the Jews in particular rejected Him. But those who believed in the Logos, the Light, were given the right to be...
John 1:14-18: The Logos, Jesus Christ: The Supreme revelation of God's Grace.
The eternal Logos, Jesus Christ, entered our sinful world, superseding God's revelation in the Law of Moses, and revealed the Father to us as the ultimate expression of God's grace.
John 1:19-34 - John the Baptist Introduces "The Lamb of God."
When a delegation of religious leaders approach John the Baptist to ask about his ministry, he confesses that he is not the Christ. Who is he then? And what does John mean when he refers to Jesus as "the Lamb of God?" This edition of CrossTown ...
John 1:35-37. What does it mean to "follow" Jesus?
In John 1:29, John the Baptist refers to Jesus as "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" (1:29). The next day, John the Baptist refers to Jesus as the lamb of God for the second time, upon which two of his disciples leave him to ...
John 1:38-43: "I'm following Jesus, what next?"
As Jesus adds disciples to His ministry, we see how this works out in their lives. "How do we get to know Jesus?" and "What is the best way for unsaved people to hear about Him?" After expositing the text, Pastor Dave answers these questions. T...
John 1:44-51: "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet!"
This text in John reminds us that Jesus knows all about us, that we should be careful on how we assess others, and that we have much to look forward to in the Kingdom of God.
John 2:1-11: Out With the Old and In With the New
Jesus's first miracle was turning water to wine at the wedding at Cana. Jesus performs this sign to show that He fulfills the Old Testament Mosaic ritual system, and to prompt belief that He is Messiah and King. Listen to this podcast for an in...
John 2:12-25: Jesus Replaces the Jerusalem Temple
When Jesus drove the money changers out of the Jerusalem Temple, He showed that temple worship was no longer in force, and He was now the focal point of worship. See what this means, and what practical application this has for our lives, by lis...
John 3:1-8: "You Must Be Born Again."
In John chapter 3, Jesus tells a man named Nicodemus he must be "born again" before he can "see" or "enter the Kingdom of God." What does this mean? How can a person be born again? How does this doctrine of the new birth ("regeneration...
John 3:9-21 - The New Birth, Belief, Light and Darkness
How does being "born again" correspond to belief in Jesus? Who is the "Son of Man," and what does that term mean? Can we be "neutral" in our attitude toward Jesus Christ? Building upon the episode from John 3:1-8, we discover the an...
John 3:22-36: "He must Increase, but I must decrease."
This week in CrossTown, we look at the terminus of John the Baptist's ministry. John understood that his ministry was God's ministry, that it should point to Jesus Christ, and that Jesus Christ is God's supreme revelation to man. Listen in, and...
John 4:1-18: A "Chance" Encounter.
When Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well, He asks her for a drink of water. But in exchange He offers her more than she could have imagined. Jesus relates to her a life giving message, one that offers eternal salvation rat...