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In Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, He says, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Humans experience their share of grief and sadness, but we must also mourn over our sins. Understanding and mourning our sinful nature helps us know that we need a Savior. Dr. Brad Reaves preached this sermon on March 5, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

Does the created have the right to question the creator? Does the clay have the right to question the potter? Yet many of us are guilty of questioning God's mercy and sovereignty. Pastor Brad continues teaching from Romans 9 and the Apostle Paul's message to the Roman church and his fellow Jews.

In this prophecy update- Pastor Brad examines current events from a biblical perspective, including the recent pager attack against Hezbollah personnel. The pagers they carried, and then radios, were detonated in an attack from Israel (presumably). Also, former President Trump has now had three assassination plots thwarted in just a few weeks time. And the media blames the victim. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this update on September 18, 2024 at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." But most of us are guilty of not being poor in spirit. If we understand this beatitude, we will understand the first step to being a citizen of the kingdom of God.

Trail Life USA is a Church-based, Christ-centered, Boy-Focused mentoring and discipleship journey that speaks to boys' hearts. On this Trail Life Sunday, Pastor Brad asks, "What Trail Are You On?" There are three paths to choose from: the broad, the narrow, and the shortcut. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this message on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD.

Pastor Brad teaches on Romans 9 and explains Israel's relationship/rejection of the new covenant established by Jesus. Paul was in travail over Israel's rejection of the Gospel. What Paul wanted more than anything was to see his people and his nation come to know and realize that Jesus was the Messiah. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this on September 11, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

Pastor Brad Reaves introduces this new sermon series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. He covers Matthew 5:1-3 and the importance of this sermon. The Old Testament ends with a curse, but Jesus begins this sermon with a blessing. But is Jesus' purpose to teach us to pursue happiness (in the world)? Clearly, we will learn that happiness comes from a relationship with God through Jesus. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this teaching on February 19, 2023 at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. Learn more: https://www.mycrossway.org

In Romans 9, the Apostle Paul addresses the question, are the Jews still God's chosen people? Paul addresses the importance of being a Jew. The church has not replaced Israel. God's covenant with Israel stands. But they, like Gentiles, must come to faith through the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this teaching on September 4, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

In this prophecy update, Pastor Brad covers how AI is making our lives in 2024 similar to Orwell's 1984. Facial recognition and digital IDs are being implemented. Lastly, a National Guard officer was forced to resign because he was a Christian and posted Christian ideology on his private social media, which offended a subordinate. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this on September 4, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

In Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant, two men are contrasted. The Master, though just, shows radical forgiveness. The wicked servant shows unforgiveness. This parable clearly emphasizes the priority of forgiveness in the life of a believer. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this on September 1, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

In this Prophecy Update, Pastor Brad covers the essentialness of free speech for the Christian pulpit. He also covers current events regarding Russia's presence in the Golan Heights, Russia claiming they are on war footing, and the murder of an American-Israeli hostage. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this update on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. www.mycrossway.org

In this Top 10 Prophecy Happenings for August 2024, Pastor Brad Reaves examines current events from an end-times prophecy perspective. He covers current events, including political deceptions, the increase of communist/socialist ideologies, the reduction of free speech, drugs and vaccines, climate, mockery of Christianity, Russian alignments, and Israel. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this Prophecy Update on August 28, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. Learn more: https://www.mycrossway.org

In this parable, Jesus shares about the owner of a Vineyard and the Wicked Tenants who manage the field for him. This parable has a prophetic interpretation for Israel, the Church, and what happens with the rejection and crucifixion (and ultimate judgment). Dr. Brad Reaves presented this teaching on August 18, 2024, in Hagerstown, MD. For the prophecy update portion on this Sunday, go to https://vimeo.com/1000354519 https://www.mycrossway.org

When you look at the world around us, there is one thing consistent in every arena of our lives- deception. This is all a part of the great setup- for the rule of the one-world Antichrist kingdom. All eyes are on the Middle East as Iran and its proxies threaten Israel. Russia makes bold moves in Syria that move the world ever closer to the Ezekiel 38 war. In America, the deception in politics is so great that people cannot even believe what they see. Be wise! Dr. Brad Reaves presented this prophecy update on August 11, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

Jesus taught the parable of the two sons near the end of His earthly ministry. Many quickly interpret the parable as representing Jews versus Gentiles. However, Pastor Brad always teaches us to interpret parables in light of their context. And the context of this parable relates to the religious scribes and Pharisees questioning Jesus' authority to teach. So, in light of the question of authority, the sons relate to those who receive and respond to the message of Christ. Our Christian lives must reflect more than words... we must act on our faith. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this on August 11, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. He references and shows a clip from the YouTube channel My Mechanics (https://www.youtube.com/@mymechanics)

As believers, we are given much through our salvation. This parable of Jesus explains that we are to do much (invest) with that we have been freely given. This message was taught by Keith Witmer on August 4, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

In Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, two men go to the temple to pray to God. But their prayers reveal their hearts. One goes away unchanged, and one goes away justified. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this teaching on July 28, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

In this special Prophecy Update, Pastor Brad explores if the mockery of Christian and Biblical symbols at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics be considered an offense to those who follow Christ? Should we accept when others say it was innocent art or when they perform sleight of hand and say what we saw really meant something else? No, the Lord's supper was mocked, and we must speak out against this blasphemy. Listen as Dr. Brad Reaves explains the importance of the Lord's Supper as depicted in the painting of the Last Supper, and learn why believers in Jesus Christ must speak out against this offense. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this on July 30, 2024 in Hagerstown, MD at CrossWay Christian Fellowship. https://www.mycrossway.org

In this week's prophecy update, Pastor Brad covers the increased openness of Satanism in the world. From entertainers to Disney, the world celebrates evil. This leads to antisemitism and aggression towards anything related to Israel and the Jewish people. Finally, the Paris Olympics mocks God and Christ in a celebration of Paganism. They showed they are living in spiritual darkness. And then, possibly with some Divine justice, they went into literal darkness. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this prophecy update on July 28, 2024 at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

In part 3 of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, Pastor Brad examines the response of those judged, and the warning of the Judge. For both groups judged, they do not understand how the actions impacted their judgement. And Jesus ends His sermon of the End Times by giving the warning of the Judge. Jesus is coming soon. Today is the day of salvation. Accept Him today and let His Holy Spirit work through you. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this on July 21, 2024 at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

The world is in chaos. Threats from many sides. The assassination attempt on a US presidential candidate. Israel attacked... and attacking. And a Church asleep to what it is called to do: proclaim the Gospel. Dr. Brad Reaves presented the Prophecy Update on July 21, 2024, in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org/

In this teaching, Pastor Brad covers Romans 8:31-39. Our confidence in all things comes from Christ. This confidence cannot come from within you. It has to come from above. Believers face hurtful situations, challenges, circumstances, or people who tear them down. Our confidence no longer comes from our circumstances or even from within us. Our confidence is from God alone, and the work of Jesus Christ on our behalf. Dr. Brad Reaves presented this teaching on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org

In Part 2 of this teaching, we learn about the very essence of the Holy Spirit's work. We learn that creation groans for its restoration, the Spirit groans, and the believer groans. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this lesson on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, Maryland. To learn more, go to http://www.mycrossway.org.

In Romans 8, we learn about the very essence of the work of the Holy Spirit. He draws us to a closer relationship with Jesus. This is what the 8th chapter of Romans is all about- the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer. This is not about charismatic manifestations. He is our helper for us to live a victorious life while we remain in these sinful bodies, living in a world full of sin. In this lesson, we cover the two works of the Holy Spirit: sanctification and security. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this lesson on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, Maryland. To learn more, go to https://www.mycrossway.org.

In Part 2 of the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats, Pastor Brad reminds us this is a teaching of Jesus about the Final Judgment. It is a sober warning about the consequences of our actions. In part 1, he covers the topic of the Coming Righteous Judge. In this teaching, he covers the topics of the Subjects of the Judgment and the Manner of Judgment. Dr. Brad Reaves taught this parable on July 14, 2024, at CrossWay Christian Fellowship in Hagerstown, MD. https://www.mycrossway.org