Cedar Crossing Church of God

What does Jesus think about Homosexuality?

Is homosexuality a sin? It’s an age-old question, and there are people on both sides of the debate, each quoting their Bibles. How do we know who’s right? What would Jesus do if he were…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

15 Awkward Church Moments Everyone Tries to Avoid

Love church? Us too, but every once in a while there's a situation, let's say an awkward one, that's just unavoidable. Here's a short list of 'em.

7 Ways to Show Appreciation to Your Lead Pastor

Most lead pastors don’t hear these words enough. So send them a card, say it personally, or even just send an email saying thanks for who they are and what they does.

4 Ways to Balance Leading the Church and Loving the Community

How do we both lead our church and love our community well? And how does this calling inform a church leader's priorities and daily schedule?

What You Need to Know Before Joining a Church

Before we attend a church, we should know that it is a legitimate church. Now, obviously, if the sign on the front of the church reads “Church of Satan,” we know it isn’t a legitimate body of Christian believers.

What is God's gender?

God does not have a gender. He is neither male nor female. God is spirit. Gender is a biological manifestation of God's design.

Almighty God, You Have Built Your Church

Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and …

God Provided Our Church Family A Home! 

God Provided Our Church Family A Home! Hey everyone! I have a really exciting announcement. We have officially purchased our historic church home in Scottsdale, Arizona!Every family needs a home, and this one is a wonderful fit for our church family.I am so thankful

Does the church have too many ministries?

The church's multitude of ministries hinders parish involvement, says this Catholic.

Why You Don't Need to Apologize for Dancing in Church

You do not have to apologize for dancing in church, or crying, or responding to the presence of God in any other human way. If you feel moved to raise your hands, do it, and don’t worry what anyone else thinks about your moment enveloped in the Sp...

The Kind of Church that God Uses as a Sending Church

What if Churches Started Churches?

Good churches should add “church starting” to the list of ingredients that define their health.

The Four Marks of the Church: Reasons to Believe

To be a saint, go to Christ. To get wet, go where it’s raining. To get holy, go where Christ is. Where is Christ? In His body, not “out of the body.” To go to Christ, go to His body, His Church.

Ask the Pastor: Is Church necessary in this day and age?

Dear Chaplain: I watch my favorite ministers online and I listen to a lot of gospel music throughout the day. I’m always there to help people out and I try to do the things God would want me to do. Church doesn’t seem necessary to me i

Contradictions: Can God Be Tempted?

The Bible clearly states that God cannot be tempted by evil, so why do other passages speak of God being tempted? Chris Russell, AiG–U.S., explains.