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From the Pastor: Summer Has Begun

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…

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Psalms Week 2: Psalm 92

Psalms Week 2: Psalm 92

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Over the next few weeks, many of our high school students, university students,…

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Week 4: Will you Mobilize and Multiply? | Proverbs 11:30

Week 4: Will you Mobilize and Multiply? | Proverbs 11:30

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below.   As we begin, I want to give you an update on a…

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From the Pastor: Commitment Sunday

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…

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Week 3: Will You Serve and Bless? // Proverbs 11:25

Week 3: Will You Serve and Bless? // Proverbs 11:25

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. We are into our third out of four messages on our series from…

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From the Pastor: The CityRise App is Here!

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…

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Rooted #1: Will You Trust and Flourish? // Proverbs 11:28;3:5-6

Rooted #1: Will You Trust and Flourish? // Proverbs 11:28;3:5-6

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. This is not a message about money, it is a message about TRUST!  Money…

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The Top 5 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die // Reason 5: To Secure Our Resurrection from the Dead // Romans 6:5

The Top 5 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die // Reason 5: To Secure Our Resurrection from the Dead // Romans 6:5

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 at our West University Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. “He is Risen!  He is Risen, Indeed!  He is Risen! He is…

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From the Pastor: Maundy Thursday Service Tonight!

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…

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The Top 5 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die // Reason 4: To Call us to Follow His Example of Lowliness and Costly Love // John 13:1-20

The Top 5 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die // Reason 4: To Call us to Follow His Example of Lowliness and Costly Love // John 13:1-20

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Maundy Thursday, April 6, 2023 at our West University Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Andrew Murray once wrote, “The lack of humility is the sufficient explanation…

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The Top 5 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die // Reason 3: Ransom People from Every Tribe and Language and People and Nation // Revelation 5:9

The Top 5 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die // Reason 3: Ransom People from Every Tribe and Language and People and Nation // Revelation 5:9

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. One of my favorite movies of all time is “What About Bob,” starring…

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The Top 5 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die // Reason 2: To Cancel the Legal Demands of the Law Against Us // Romans 5:7-8

The Top 5 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die // Reason 2: To Cancel the Legal Demands of the Law Against Us // Romans 5:7-8

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Mark your calendar for November 17, 2023. Go ahead and take out your…

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The Top 5 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die // Reason 1 | To Show the Wealth of God’s Love and Grace for Sinners // Romans 5:7-8

The Top 5 Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die // Reason 1 | To Show the Wealth of God’s Love and Grace for Sinners // Romans 5:7-8

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. The Top 5 Commercial Jingles of All Time As you go to your…

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From the Pastor: Easter Series Begins Sunday!

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…

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Flourishing Disciple // Qualities of Brotherly Affection and Love // 2 Peter 1:5-11

Flourishing Disciple // Qualities of Brotherly Affection and Love // 2 Peter 1:5-11

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Executive Pastor Kirby Follis on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below.   Good morning!  We wrap up our Flourishing Disciples series this morning, concluding our study…

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From the Pastor: Need Summer Break Plans?

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…

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Flourishing Disciple // 2 Peter 1:5-11

Flourishing Disciple // 2 Peter 1:5-11

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. “The secret of your success is what you do daily, not in a…

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Flourishing Disciple // 2 Peter 1:5-11

Flourishing Disciple // 2 Peter 1:5-11

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Did you know that February 1 is the day where the vast majority…

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From the Pastor: Church-Wide Vote Sunday

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…

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Flourishing Kingdom // Matthew 25:1-13

Flourishing Kingdom // Matthew 25:1-13

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Do you ever have a recurring dream that creates stress in your life?…

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From the Pastor: Send Relief for Turkey and Syria

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…

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From the Pastor: Annual Church Business

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…

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Flourishing Kingdom // Luke 18:1-8

Flourishing Kingdom // Luke 18:1-8

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Let’s begin by reading Luke 18:1-8 together. Luke 18:1-8 And he told them a…

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Flourishing Kingdom // Matthew 24:1-14

Flourishing Kingdom // Matthew 24:1-14

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Young Adults Pastor Ben Hays on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Hey, guys. Welcome. Thanks for watching today. Pastor Ben here with CityRise. Excited to…

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Flourishing Kingdom // Matthew 13:31-33, 16:13-18

Flourishing Kingdom // Matthew 13:31-33, 16:13-18

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. One of the things we are learning in our Rise Together Today wellness…

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Flourishing Kingdom // Matthew 6:25-34

Flourishing Kingdom // Matthew 6:25-34

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Have you ever noticed how when you are scrolling YouTube, most of the headlines…

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Flourishing Kingdom // Luke 15:11-32

Flourishing Kingdom // Luke 15:11-32

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below.   Have you heard that Prince Harry’s new tell-all book, was accidentally released…

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From the Pastor: Year-End and Year-Beginning

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…

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From the Pastor: A Deeper December

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…

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From the Pastor: A Deeper December

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…

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“Christmas at CityRise” // Luke 2:8-20

“Christmas at CityRise” // Luke 2:8-20

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Review series- we need Christmas, we need his presence , we need him as…

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From the Pastor: A Deeper December

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…

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From the Pastor: Devo Reminder & A Major YouTube Premiere TONIGHT

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…

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From the Pastor: A Deeper December

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…

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“Christmas at CityRise” // Matthew 1:18-25

“Christmas at CityRise” // Matthew 1:18-25

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Today’s sermon title – “we need his presence.”  “Not presents, but presence!” Our…

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“When All Is Lost” // 1 Samuel 8

“When All Is Lost” // 1 Samuel 8

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Executive Pastor Kirby Follis on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Good morning! We continue our Flourishing Life study today in 1 Samuel.  Why don’t…

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“When All Is Lost” // 1 Samuel 4-7

“When All Is Lost” // 1 Samuel 4-7

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Almost 10 years ago a movie was made starring Robert Redford called, “All…

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Week 4 of Flourishing Ministry

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),…

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Flourishing Worship: Ascribe to the Lord Glory

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,…

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“Flourishing Worship” // 1 Samuel 2:1-11

“Flourishing Worship” // 1 Samuel 2:1-11

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Good morning, church family!  Glad to be with you today as always.  I want…

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From the Pastor: What Are You Doing This Weekend?

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…

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“The Flourishing Life Journey” Introduction // John 10:10

“The Flourishing Life Journey” Introduction // John 10:10

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Senior Pastor Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. If you have your Bibles, let’s turn to John 10. Now, it’s kick-off…

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From the Pastor: Kickoff Sunday!

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…

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From the Pastor: Finding Faithfulness Everywhere I Turn

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,…

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“Summer of Love” // 3 John 9-15

“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…

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“Summer of Love” // 3 John 1-8

“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…

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“Summer of Love” // 2 John 4-13

“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…

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“Summer of Love” // 1 John 5:1-12

“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,…

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“Summer of Love” // 1 John 4:1-6

“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…

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“Summer of Love” // 1 John 3:1-24

“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…

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“Summer of Love” // 1 John 2:15-29

“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…

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“Summer of Love” // 1 John 2:12-14

“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…

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“Summer of Love” // 1 John 2:1-11

“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…

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“Deep & Wide” // Joshua 1:1-9

“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…

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“Deep & Wide” // 2 Corinthians 9:10-15

“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…

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“Deep & Wide” // 2 Corinthians 9:6-9

“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…

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“Deep and Wide” // 2 Corinthians 8:16-24, 9:1-5

“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…

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“Deep and Wide” // 2 Corinthians 8:8-15

“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…

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“Deep and Wide” // 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

“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…

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Easter Sunday // 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

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…

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“Go and Tell” // Matthew 28:10-20

“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…

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“Take and Eat” // Matthew 26:26-28; Luke 22:7-20

“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…

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“Come and Follow” // Matthew 4:18-22

“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…

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“The On-Going Fight” // Nehemiah 10:28-39

“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…

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“This Ain’t Shadow Boxing” // Nehemiah 4:1-7

“This Ain’t Shadow Boxing” // Nehemiah 4:1-7

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Media Arts Pastor Justin Kellough on Sunday February 13, 2022 at our Crosspoint Church-Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below.   We have passed the halfway point on Fight for It. Stories like the…

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“On the Ropes” // Nehemiah 1:1-11

“On the Ropes” // Nehemiah 1:1-11

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday February 6, 2022 at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. Welcome to week 4 of Fight For It. Today we are going to look…

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“Don’t Wait to Lift Your Hands” // Ezra 3:1-13

“Don’t Wait to Lift Your Hands” // Ezra 3:1-13

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday January 30, 2022 at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below. What is the universal sign for victory? Raised hands. It’s interesting that no one…

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“Stepping into the Ring” // Nehemiah 4:14

“Stepping into the Ring” // Nehemiah 4:14

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday January 16, 2022 at our West U Baptist campus. To view the sermon in full, check out the link below.   Did you know that a battle rope changed my life? In the spring of…

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Fear Not Man’s Opinions

Fear Not Man’s Opinions

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday November 7, 2021 at our Crosspoint Church – Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. I am going to begin this morning with a quiz. Who can tell me what…

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What’s in a Name?

What’s in a Name?

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Kirby Follis on Sunday October 17, at our Crosspoint Church – Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. Good morning!  Welcome to Crosspoint Church – A CityRise Campus.  I am grateful you are with us…

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4 “Don’t Stops”

4 “Don’t Stops”

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday October 10, at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. When you think of goodbye songs, what comes to your mind? Does a song pop in…

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He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother

He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday September 26, at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. The Hollies released a song in 1969 entitled, “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother” which reached…

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Living Well in Polarizing Times

Living Well in Polarizing Times

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday September 12, at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. Let me begin with a question today. Have you felt the IRE of others lately? Maybe…

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Our Merciful God

Our Merciful God

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Roger Patterson on Sunday June 20, at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. Happy Father’s Day. Let’s hear it for the dads out there. Go ahead and get loud. Thank…

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The Two Categories

The Two Categories

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Roger Patterson on Sunday May 9, at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. Happy Mother’s Day! Moms have a way with words, don’t they?  Words like… “Don’t eat that cookie…

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The Way of Liberty

The Way of Liberty

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Roger Patterson on Sunday May 2, at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. Romans 8:1-4 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  2 For the…

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Victory Over Sin

Victory Over Sin

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Roger Patterson on Sunday April 11, 2021 at our Crosspoint Church – Bellaire campus. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page.   Context. Chapters 6 & 7 are going to discuss victory over sin.  And Paul is…

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Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Roger Patterson on Sunday April 4, 2021 at our West U Baptist Church campus. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. He is Risen…He is Risen Indeed!  This was the greeting of the early church to one…

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Life in Christ

Life in Christ

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Roger Patterson on Sunday March 28, 2021 at our Crosspoint Church – Bellaire campus and in our Online Experience. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. To listen to the message, check out our podcast page. It is…

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Utilizing the Benefits

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…

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Righteousness Through Faith

Righteousness Through Faith

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Roger Patterson on Sunday February 28, 2021 at our West U Baptist Church campus and in our Online Experience. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. To listen to the message, check out our podcast page. Finally, some…

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In This Together

In This Together

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Roger Patterson on Sunday February 21, 2021 at our Crosspoint Church – Bellaire Campus. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube. To listen to the message, check out our podcast page.Introduction: This has been quite the challenging week,…

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Paul’s Prosecution of the Jews

Paul’s Prosecution of the Jews

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Roger Patterson on Sunday February 14, 2021 at our West U Baptist Church campus and in our Online Experience. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. To listen to the message, check out our podcast page. Dale Carnegie…

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Quiet My Heart

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…

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The God Exchange

The God Exchange

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Roger Patterson on Sunday January 31 at our West U Baptist Church campus and in our Online Experience. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. To listen to the message, check out our podcast page. Today, we…

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Jehovah Nissi

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…

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A Word of Encouragement

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…

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Two Sides of a Coin

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…

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Reset // Matthew 6:1-4 // Week 6

Reset // Matthew 6:1-4 // Week 6

The following is a manuscript of the sermon presented by Chris DeArman on Sunday November 8, 2020 at our Crosspoint Church – Bellaire Campus and in our Online Experience on youtube.com/cityriseorg. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. Welcome to church everybody! I’m excited to be…

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Reset // Matthew 5:43-47 // Week 5

Reset // Matthew 5:43-47 // Week 5

The following is a transcript from the sermon presented by Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday November 1, 2020 at our Crosspoint Church – Bellaire Campus and in our Online Experience on youtube.com/cityriseorg. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. How many of you would consider yourself…

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Marriage Matters

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…

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Reset // Matthew 5:31-32 // Week 4

Reset // Matthew 5:31-32 // Week 4

The following is a transcript from the sermon presented by Dr. Roger Patterson on Sunday October 25, 2020 at our West U Baptist Campus and in our Online Experience on youtube.com/cityriseorg. To view the sermon in full, please visit our YouTube page. A man told his wife one day that…

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