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The Copper Crossroads
by Crossroads Church
Sermons from Copper Cove Chapel in Copperopolis, California.
Episodes
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Spiritual Gifts – I Don’t Belong (1 Corinthians 12:12–20)
In Spiritual Gifts – I Don’t Belong, Pastor Matt Martin continues through 1 Corinthians 12:12–20, where Paul uses the human body to explain the unity and diversity of the church. Every believer belongs to the Body of Christ, yet each member has been given a distinct place and purpose.
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Now Concerning Spiritual Gifts... (1 Corinthians 12:1–11)
Preaching from 1 Corinthians 12:1–11, Pastor Matt examines eight foundational characteristics of biblical spiritual gifts. Genuine spiritual activity confesses Jesus Christ as Lord, reflects both diversity and unity, is empowered by God, and is given to every believer according to the sovereign...
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The Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23–26)
Pastor Matt Martin returns to 1 Corinthians 11:23–26 to examine the meaning of the Lord’s Supper and why Communion is fundamentally centered on Jesus Christ and His saving work. At the table, believers remember Christ giving Himself for us, give thanks for His sacrifice, and recognize the cup as...
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The Baptism of Christ (Matthew 3)
What does baptism signify in the Christian life? Preaching from Matthew 3, Pastor Matt Martin examines the baptism of John, Christ’s promise to baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire, and the baptism of Jesus Himself. Baptism is an ordinary act involving water, yet it carries extraordinary gospel...
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Wait for One Another (1 Corinthians 11:17–34)
In Wait for One Another, Pastor Matt Martin preaches through 1 Corinthians 11:17–34 and Paul’s correction of the Corinthian church’s abuse of the Lord’s Supper. Their gatherings had become marked by division, selfishness, humiliation, and conduct inconsistent with the sacrifice of Christ. This...
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Head Coverings – Part 2 (1 Corinthians 11:8–16)
In Head Coverings – Part 2, Pastor Matt Martin continues through 1 Corinthians 11:8–16, examining Paul’s teaching on head coverings, created order, authority, and the relationship between men and women in gathered worship. This sermon considers how Genesis and the New Testament establish God’s...
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Head Coverings – Part 1 (1 Corinthians 11:2–16)
We continue our verse-by-verse expository study through 1 Corinthians. In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 11:2–16, we examine Paul’s teaching on biblical headship, men and women in worship, gender distinctions, creation order, and head coverings in the church. What did head coverings mean in…
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All To The Glory Of God (1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1)
In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1, we examine what it means to live all of life for the glory of God and the good of others. Christian liberty is guided by more than what is lawful. Paul calls believers to consider what is helpful, what builds others up, what conscience permits, and what...
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The Table of Demons (1 Corinthians 10:14–22)
What does Paul mean when he says believers cannot partake of **“the table of the Lord” and “the table of demons”**? In this expository sermon from **1 Corinthians 10:14–22**, we examine Paul’s urgent command to **“flee from idolatry”** and the spiritual reality behind worship, communion…
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Let Him Who Boasts, Boast in the Lord
Why does Scripture leave no room for human boasting in salvation? In this sermon from Copper Cove Chapel, we examine 1 Corinthians 1:31 and the biblical truth that neither Jew nor Gentile can be justified by works of the law or by human effort. We trace the purpose of the Mosaic Law, the promise...
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He Knew Everything About Me (John 4:1-42)
In this sermon on John 4:1–42, Elder John Lasoya examines Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well and what it reveals about salvation, living water, true worship, and the sovereign grace of Chris Jesus crosses racial, cultural, and moral barriers to meet a broken woman exactly where...
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The Way of Escape (1 Corinthians 10:13)
In this sermon from Copper Cove Chapel, Pastor Matt Martin examines 1 Corinthians 10:13, where Paul assures believers of God’s faithfulness in the midst of temptation. Although temptation is common to all people, Christians are never abandoned to face trials that are unique, hopeless, or beyond...
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Take Heed (1 Corinthians 10:1–13)
In this sermon from Copper Cove Chapel, Pastor Matt Martin examines 1 Corinthians 10:1–13, where Paul reflects on Israel’s wilderness journey as a warning to believers. Although the Israelites experienced God’s presence, deliverance, and provision, many still fell into sin and rebellion. Pastor...
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I Buffet My Body (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
In this sermon from Copper Cove Chapel, Pastor Matt Martin uses the historical setting of the ancient Isthmian Games to present the Christian life as a disciplined and purposeful race rather than a passive journey. Drawing from the Apostle Paul’s words, he outlines five principles for spiritual...
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All Things To All People (1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
In this sermon, Pastor Matt Martin walks through 1 Corinthians 9:19–23 to explore what it truly means to become "all things to all people" for the sake of the gospel. By examining how the Apostle Paul voluntarily adjusted his cultural approach and laid down his personal freedoms to meet Jews,...
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Laying Down Rights for the Gospel (1 Corinthians 9:1-18)
In this sermon on 1 Corinthians 9:1–18, Pastor Matt explains how believers are called to give up personal rights and comforts for the sake of the Gospel. Using the example of the Apostle Paul, this message challenges us to serve others sacrificially and put the work of God’s kingdom above our own...
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… Never Eat Meat Again (1 Corinthians 8)
Using the issue of food offered to idols in ancient Corinth, this message considers how Christian maturity is shaped by more than correct understanding. Paul presses believers to think carefully about how love should govern the way freedom is used. Pastor Matt Martin invites listeners to reflect…
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The Sound Doctrine of Masculinity (Titus 1:6–9)
In this Father’s Day sermon from Elder Jonathan, he walks through Titus 1:6–9 and looks at what the Bible says about godly masculinity. Using the picture of a deeply rooted tree from Psalm 1, this message shows how a man’s strength starts with being firmly rooted in God’s Word. From there, that...
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Better Off Single (1 Corinthians 7:25–40)
In this message, Pastor Matt walks through 1 Corinthians 7:25–40 to explore the Apostle Paul’s teaching on the unique value and advantages of a single life dedicated to God, showing that it is a powerful gift for undivided devotion to His Kingdom rather than a restriction. He breaks down the...
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As You Were (1 Corinthians 7:17–24)
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 7:17–24 addresses the foundational biblical principle of contenting oneself in the specific life situation where God called them to salvation. Shifting away from the cultural anxiety to constantly change one's external circumstances, he walks through...
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Now To The Married (1 Corinthians 7:10–16)
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 7:10–16 addresses the clear, foundational principles God establishes for Christian couples regarding marital commitment. Shifting from general advice to an absolute command from the Lord, he walks through the overarching biblical design for permanence…
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Better To Marry (1 Corinthians 7:1-9)
What is the biblical balance between singleness and marriage for a Christian? The sermon on 1 Corinthians 7:1–9 outlines the distinct purposes of singleness and marriage, challenging assumptions about spiritual status by framing both callings as unique gifts intended for God's glory and the...
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Bought With a Price (1 Corinthians 6:12–20)
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 addresses the biblical principles of physical and sexual holiness, contrasting them against the cultural trends of personal autonomy and self-indulgence.
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The Sound Doctrine of Femininity (Titus 2:3–5)
What does it mean to be a woman who follows God in a modern cultural context? Elder Jonathan Wangsgard’s sermon on Titus 2:3–5 transitions from the cultural milieu of ancient Crete—characterized by selfishness and lack of restraint—to the timeless sound doctrine of biblical femininity. He...
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Some Of You (1 Cor 6:9-11)
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 transitions from a sobering catalog of the unrighteous who will not inherit the kingdom of God—specifically identifying ten groups, including the sexually immoral, idolaters, thieves, and the greedy—to a profound declaration of the believer's…
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Lawsuits (1 Cor 6:1-8)
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 6:1–8 moves from the specific failure of the Corinthian church to resolve internal disputes to a three-option framework for handling grievances—secular litigation, internal arbitration, or voluntary suffering—stressing that because believers are…
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Purge The Evil Person (1 Cor 5 1-13)
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 5:1–13 moves from the specific situation of flagrant, unrepentant sin within the church to a four-point framework for biblical discipline—situation, solution, illustration, and principle—stressing that while believers must not judge those outside the...
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Not Many Fathers (1 Cor 4 14-21)
Pastor Matt Martin’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:14–21 moves from Paul’s role as a spiritual father to ten principles for godly fatherhood, stressing that true leadership pursues restoration, not harshness, and chooses love and gentleness whenever possible.
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Doubting Thomas (John 20:24–29)
In this Easter sermon on John 20:24–29, Pastor Matt Martin of Copper Cove Chapel moves from the common label of "Doubting Thomas" to the high point of his declaration: "My Lord and my God."
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Puffed Up (1 Cor 4:6-14)
In this sermon (1 Cor 4:6–14), Pastor Matt Martin of Copper Cove Chapel moves from the root problem of arrogance to the humble example set by the apostles.
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Only God Can Judge Me (1 Cor 4:1-5)
In this sermon (1 Cor 4:1-5), Pastor Matt Martin of Copper Cove Chapel moves from the requirement of being a faithful steward to the reality of facing God's final judgment.
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All Things Are Yours (1 Cor 3:16-23)
In this sermon (1 Cor 3:16-23), Pastor Matt Martin of Copper Cove Chapel moves from the metaphor of building a structure to the reality of being God's spiritual temple.
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Building Inspection (1 Cor 3:8-15)
In this sermon (1 Cor 3:8-15), Pastor Matt Martin uses a metaphor of construction to explain how God's church must be built to "code" to pass a final divine inspection.
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To Die is to Live (Gal 2:11-21)
Elder John Losoya preaches on Gal 2:11-21.
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God Gives The Growth (1 Cor 3:1-9)
1 Cor 3:1-9
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Secret Spiritual Wisdom (1 Cor 2:6-16)
1 Cor 2:6-16 Pastor Matt Martin preaches on the wisdom that comes only from God.
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Determined to Know Nothing (1 Cor 2: 1-5)
1 Cor 2: 1-5
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The Word of The Cross (1 Cor 1:18-31)
1 Cor 1:18-31
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No Divisions (1 Cor 1:10-17)
1 Cor 1:10-17
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God is Faithful (1Cor 1:4-9)
1Cor 1:4-9
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Called to be Saints (1Cor 1:1-3)
Called to be Saints (1Cor 1:1-3)
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The Son of David
The Son of David
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Preparing for My departure (John 12:12-16)
John 12:12-16
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Christmas Love
Christmas Love
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Joy To The World
Joy To The World
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The House of Bread
The House of Bread
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Struggle For The Faith (Jude: 1-24)
Jude: 1-24
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Skipping Like a Calf (Malachi 4:1-6)
Malachi 4:1-6
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Is He Really Worth It? (Malachi 3:13-17)
Malachi 3:13-17
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Do You Really Trust Him? (Malachi 3:6-12)
Malachi 3:6-12
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