Palmerdale Cross Sermons

3.27.26 - King of Righteousness

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:15:57 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins talks about how Abram and Lot grow further apart, while Abram continues to walk the path of righteousness.

3.22.26 - Green Pastures in Dry Lands

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:55:37 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins talks about how Abram settled into the land God promised him and contrasting his actions to those of Lot.

3.15.26 - When Faith Faces Fear

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 23:50:46 +0000

Pastor Matt Marsh talks about what happened when Abram, who stepped out on faith and trusting God, was faced with hard circumstances.

3.8.26 - The Architect of Our Future

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 23:45:25 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins discusses the story of Abram being called to leave his home on faith trusting God on where He was taking him.

3.1.26 - Scattering the Nation

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:39:26 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins discusses the events that led to the building of the Tower of Babble and the aftermath.

2.22.26 - Forgiven to Forgive

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:36:59 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins gives the very heavy message behind the Flood narrative.

2.15.26 - Expansion of Chaos

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:06:57 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins breaks down the events leading up to the flood, and how despicable the world was that God wanted to destroy it.

Tale of Two Sons - 2.8.26

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:20:59 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins contrasts the decedents of Cain to those of Seth setting the scene for the upcoming flood.

The War Begins -2.1.26

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:49:14 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins breaks down how things just snowballed following the fall in the Garden.

The Fall - 1.25.26

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:50:29 +0000

Dr. Jim breaks down the temptation and fall of man in the garden giving some critical context to the narrative we have read so many times.

Kingdom Foundations

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:53:46 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins dissects how Genesis 2, though seemingly redundant, lays out the foundations of the Kingdom of God.

The Beginnings - 1.11.25

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:55:55 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins breaks down the Creation story from the perspective of Moses.

First Day of the Rest of Your Life

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:42:01 +0000

Dr. Ron Pate discusses the importance of Spiritual INTIMACY, ACTIVITY, and WORSHIP in your walk with Christ.

The Heart of the Wise - 12.28.25

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 04:15:58 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins contrasts the various attitudes of King Herod and the elders/scribes to those of the "Wise Men" that visited baby Jesus.

The Shepherds' Story

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 23:10:43 +0000

Pastor Jim Collins breaks down the Christmas Story from the perspective of the shepherds.

Mary's Story - 12/14/25

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:56:32 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins shares the Christmas story from Mary's perspective.

Joseph's Story

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 22:53:03 +0000

Dr. Jim Collins goes over the Christmas story from the perspective of Joseph.

Change the World - 11/30/2025

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:39:56 +0000

Pastor Jim goes over the story of Pentecost and how he used the most unlikely of subjects to change the world.

Change Our World - 11/24/25

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:29:28 +0000

This episode looks at Jesus sending out the seventy-two and what it means for us today. We explore God’s plan, our dependence on Him, the urgency of the spiritual harvest, and the call to meet real needs. We end by celebrating the joy of serving—experiencing Kingdom authority and witnessing God’s work firsthand.

Life in the Fellowship of Faith - 9/16/2025

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 03:26:40 +0000

A look at Galatians 5:16–6:10 and what life in the Fellowship of Faith really requires—restoring one another, carrying each other’s burdens, embracing accountability, understanding sowing and reaping, and doing good without giving up. A diverse church, one shared calling.

Raising Them Up in the Lord - 11/09/2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:11:35 +0000

The meaning behind baby dedication and the roles of the parents and the Church in raising children in the way of the Lord, presented by Pastor Matthew Marsh.

Blueprint of a Healthy Church: Make Disciples 11/02/2025

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:36:54 +0000

Being a disciple means it's not what you do that determines who you are, but who you are that determines what you do as followers of Christ. Dr. Jim Collins, Senior Pastor

Blueprint of a Healthy Church: Growth of Community 10/26/2025

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:39:27 +0000

Vision for community transformation involves the gospel becoming so contagious that it changes entire cities like Birmingham. Dr. Jim Collins, Senior Pastor

Blueprint of a Healthy Church: The Basics of Community 10/19/2025

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:35:47 +0000

Multiplication occurs naturally when believers fall in love with Jesus and cannot keep that love to themselves. Dr. Jim Collins, Senior Pastor

Blueprint of a Healthy Church: Abiding in Christ 10/12/2025

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 02:23:53 +0000

Abundant harvest requires becoming intimate with Christ through prayer and His Word, moving beyond basic knowledge to fully understanding God's character and desires. Dr. Jim Collins, Senior Pastor

Blueprint of a Healthy Church: Knowing Christ 10/05/2025

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 03:28:16 +0000

Building a healthy church foundation requires wanting more of Christ and less of self. Jim Collins, Senior Pastor, 09/28/2025

Becoming Fruitful 09/28/2025

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 03:44:06 +0000

Meet Senior Pastor Jim Collins as he shares with us how to prepare our hearts to bear spiritual fruit.

Jim Collins, Senior Pastor, 09/28/2025

Following Jesus 09/21/2025

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 19:27:15 +0000

Following Jesus requires movement, commitment, and surrender. We must put away selfish desires that do not align with God's will. Matthew Marsh, Family Pastor, 09/21/2025

Don't Let the Enemy Have a Seat at Your Table 09/14/2025

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 22:23:36 +0000

Psalm 23:5 tells us that God prepares a table for us, and we are able to have an intimate relationship with our heavenly father. The enemy tells us lies to keep us from approaching God's table, but we have the authority to tell Satan to depart from us.

Preacher: Matthew Marsh, Family Pastor, 09/14/2025