CrossPointe Church Westerville | Sermons (Audio)

Jesus came as the promised light to a world trapped in spiritual darkness. Matthew 4:12-17 shows how Christ fulfilled Isaiah's prophecy by bringing hope to Galilee, a region steeped in spiritual blindness and idolatry. Unlike other religions that offer moral codes, Christianity teaches that God Himself entered the world as light incarnate. Jesus began His ministry among the despised and downcast, calling them to repentance and offering the kingdom of heaven. His message wasn't just about being kind, but about turning from sin and self-reliance to trust in Him as Savior and King.

The story of Ruth reveals how God specializes in restoring what appears permanently lost. When Naomi lost her husband and sons, leaving her empty and bitter, she couldn't see God's plan unfolding. Through Ruth's faithfulness and Boaz's role as kinsman redeemer, God restored not only Naomi's family line but also her hope. This restoration came through God's established laws and covenant faithfulness, not human manipulation or shortcuts. Ruth's journey from Moabite foreigner to honored wife demonstrates God's grace in elevating the humble. Ultimately, this story points to Jesus Christ, our ultimate Redeemer who restores sinners to God forever.

Ruth chapter 3 reveals that trusting in God's sovereignty doesn't mean passive waiting—it calls for bold, faithful action. Naomi devised a risky plan for Ruth to approach Boaz at the threshing floor, and Ruth courageously proposed marriage to him as her kinsman-redeemer. Boaz responded with integrity, promising to redeem her if the closer relative declined, while honoring God's established order. After taking wise, biblically informed action, Naomi demonstrated trust-filled patience, knowing God would work through their obedience. This passage challenges us to examine where we might be using God's sovereignty as an excuse for inactivity in relationships, evangelism, holiness, and service.