Recap:

This morning, I want you to pause and really think about this question:
Do you believe that God still speaks today?

Not just that He can speak, but that He wants to speak, to you.
We didn’t show up today to passively listen or check a box before heading home to watch the Chiefs. We’re here because the God of heaven has something specific to say to you if you’ll lean in and listen.

So let’s take a moment and ask Him to speak. Because faith says, “God, I believe You exist, and You reward those who seek You.”
 Lord, we lift our hands in faith. Speak to our hearts. We’re listening. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Every Believer Has a Calling

Every follower of Jesus carries two callings: one general and one specific.

The general calling is the same for every believer.
You’re called to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.
You’re called to love people.
You’re called to pray, to worship, and to share the good news of what God’s done in your life.

That’s not just for pastors or missionaries, it’s for you.
 If God’s done something good in your life, you’re called to tell someone about it.
You’re called to live on mission right where you are.

Every Believer Has a Specific Calling

But then there’s the specific calling, the unique way God wired you.
Some of you are builders. Some are teachers, creatives, caregivers, business leaders, students, or stay-at-home parents.
Whatever your field, whatever your talent, God placed it in you on purpose for His purpose.

Your work is not just physical, it’s spiritual.
Paul said in Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for people.”

That means when you go to work tomorrow, you’re not just working for a paycheck, you’re working for God.
He’s your real boss.
And how you work reflects who you believe He is.

Every Church Has a Calling

Just like people have callings, churches do too.
 Every church has a general calling, to love, serve, preach, and worship.
But every church also has a specific calling, a God-given DNA.

For Cross Points Church, that calling has always been missions and church planting.

Our Missions Calling

For almost 50 years, this church has been sending missionaries around the world, from Australia to Zimbabwe.
We’ve invested millions of dollars to take the gospel to the ends of the earth.
That’s not something to boast about, it’s something to thank God for.
 He’s the one who gave us this calling and the grace to fulfill it.

And we’re not done yet.
God’s still calling us to send more missionaries and give more generously than ever before, until every nation knows that our God reigns.

Our Church Planting Calling

But that’s not all.
From the very beginning, God spoke a prophetic word over this house:
That fires would spread from this place, to the north, south, east, and west.

We saw that happen years ago as churches were planted across our city. But then… things slowed down.
Pain, pride, and failure crept in.
The vision faded.
And like Israel in the days of Haggai, we stopped building the house.

But I believe God is saying again today:
Be strong. Get to work. I am with you.

Just as God promised Israel, “The glory of the latter house will be greater than the former,” I believe He’s saying that over Cross Points Church right now.
What’s coming will outshine what’s been.

What It Will Take

This next move of God will take all of us.
 Every musician, small group leader, children’s worker, youth volunteer, tech team member, business leader, prayer warrior, mom, dad, student, every single one of us has a part to play.

If you’re breathing, God needs you in this house.
He’s calling you to help build what He’s building.

A New Partnership: Casa de Alabanza

And today, we’re already seeing that calling come to life.
A few months ago, what started as a simple cold call turned into a divine connection.
Pastors José and Sandra Escrega, who have faithfully led Casa de Alabanza for 17 years, met with us, and it was clear the Holy Spirit was weaving our stories together.

Now, they’re meeting right here in our building every Sunday at noon, reaching the Hispanic community of Johnson County with the gospel.
They’ve joined our ConnectKC church planting network, and together we’re declaring:
The latter glory will be greater than the former.

Closing Charge

Church, this is our moment.
It’s time to rebuild the house.
It’s time to reignite the fire.
It’s time to be strong, get to work, and believe that God is with us.

Because He is, and He’s not finished yet.
The best days of Cross Points Church are still ahead.
Our God reigns.

Group Questions:


Icebreakers

  1. “Hearing God’s Voice”
     What’s one time in your life when you felt like God clearly spoke to you, through Scripture, prayer, or another person?
  2. “Job Titles & Callings”
     If you could rename your current job or role with a “spiritual title,” what would it be? (For example: “Kingdom Barista,” “Gospel Builder,” “Grace Accountant.”)
  3. “Dream Builders”
     If money and time weren’t an issue, what’s one thing you’d love to build or start that would honor God?

Discussion Questions

God Still Speaks

  1. Pastor David asked, “Do you believe God still speaks today?”
     How easy or difficult is it for you to believe that God wants to speak directly to you?
  2. What are some ways you personally discern God’s voice amid the noise of everyday life?
  3. Hebrews 11:6 says God rewards those who seek Him.
    What might “seeking Him” look like in your current season?

Every Believer Has a Calling

  1. The message said we each have two callings, a general and a specific one.
    Which of those feels clearer for you right now, and why?
  2. Read Colossians 3:23.
     How might your perspective change if you truly worked “for the Lord” in your job, school, or home life?
  3. What are some practical ways you could reflect God’s character through your everyday work?

Every Church Has a Calling

  1. Cross Points Church has a specific calling toward missions and church planting.
    How do you see that reflected in our church’s culture or ministries?
  2. What emotions or thoughts come to mind when you hear the prophetic phrase, “The glory of the latter house will be greater than the former”?
    How does that stir your faith about what God wants to do next here?
  3. Pastor David said, “This next move of God will take all of us.”
     What do you think it means to “build the house” together in practical terms?
  4. How can your gifts, experiences, or influence help strengthen what God is building through Cross Points right now?

Reflection & Prayer

  • Take a moment in silence to listen, ask God to speak to your heart about your specific calling in this season.
  • Pray as a group:
    • That each person would clearly hear God’s voice and walk in obedience.
    • For Cross Points Church to fulfill its calling in missions and church planting.
    • For God’s glory to fill this “house” in even greater ways than before.