What changed when Jesus took on flesh? What did he add to his abilities that as God he didn't have before? Join us on Christmas Eve as we learn of how Jesus took on flesh to gain sympathetic resonance with the weaknesses and temptations we face in our life so he can help us in our time of need.


What Happened When Jesus Was Born? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
What Happened When Jesus Was Born? - Manuscript - PDF
What Happened When Jesus Was Born? - Sermon Handout - PDF
What Happened When Jesus Was Born? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsChristmas, Sympathy, Suffering, Empathy

We have potential existence before our birth but Micah 5:2 tells us Jesus had actual existence before his birth, he existed in eternity past. What was Jesus doing before his birth? How was our savior involved with the world before Bethlehem? Join us as we go behind the scenes and learn the little known story of Christ before the manger.


Where Was Christ Before The Manger? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Where Was Christ Before The Manger? - Manuscript - PDF
Where Was Christ Before The Manger? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Where Was Christ Before The Manger? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsChristmas, Death, Salvation, Blessing, heaven, Eternal Rewards

Most of us spend 8 to 12 hours a day on the job. Our work is our greatest worship and witness. The life of Jesus changes the way we work from the inside out. Discover why Christian employees and employers should always be place you want to work.


Colossians 3:22–4:1 - How Does Jesus Change My Work? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 3:22–4:1 - How Does Jesus Change My Work? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 3:22–4:1 - How Does Jesus Change My Work? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 3:22–4:1 - How Does Jesus Change My Work? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsWork, Obedience, Eternal Rewards, Rewards, Judgment, Favoritism, Slavery, Judgment Seat of Christ, Gossip, Morality, Money

Every home has conflict between parents and children. Just as Jesus changes our character and our marriage, he also changes the way we parent. Discover the way Jesus changes a family.


Colossians 3:20–21 - How Does Jesus Change My Parenting? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 3:20–21 - How Does Jesus Change My Parenting? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 3:20–21 - How Does Jesus Change My Parenting? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 3:20–21 - How Does Jesus Change My Parenting? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsParenting, Children

Just as our hearts need the new life Jesus brings, so do our marriages. They are also tainted by sin. Join us in learning how Jesus transforms our marriage from hardship to joy.


Colossians 3:18–19 - How Does Jesus Change My Marriage? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 3:18–19 - How Does Jesus Change My Marriage? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 3:18–19 - How Does Jesus Change My Marriage? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 3:18–19 - How Does Jesus Change My Marriage? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsMarriage, Submission, Men, Woman

How do Christians handle conflict differently than other people? In this message, we learn how Jesus changes the way we handle conflict.


Colossians 3:12–17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 3:12–17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 3:12–17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 3:12–17 - How Does Jesus Change The Way I Treat People? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsConflict, Character, humility, Gentleness, Patience, Kindness, Love, Compassion, Bible Study, Singing, Thankful, Forgiveness

Does God care about our thought life? It is easy to think we can separate the actions of our life from the thoughts of our mind. In reality, our fantasies are only one step removed from our realities. In this study, we learn all Christian living begins on the battlefield of the mind with Christian thinking.


Colossians 3:1–11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 3:1–11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 3:1–11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 3:1–11 - Why Does My Thought Life Matter? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsMind, Thought Life, Sex, Pornography, Anger, Grumbling, Lying, Swearing, Language

In spite of school initiatives, bullying is common. Approximately 160,000 kids stay home from school each day to avoid being bullied. Between sixth to twelfth grade, approximately 1 in 4 students experience bullying. Bullying is not limited to the adolescent and teenage years in school. Bullying also takes place in the church. In this message, we profile three church bullies that push people away from Jesus.


Colossians 2:16–23 - Where You Beat Up By A Church Bully? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 2:16–23 - Where You Beat Up By A Church Bully? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 2:16–23 - Where You Beat Up By A Church Bully? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 2:16–23 - Where You Beat Up By A Church Bully? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsLegalism, Mystacism, Asceticism

Where do you find your sense of self-worth? For most of us, it is in our work. For stay-at-home mom's, their identity is usually found in being a mother. If you are in high school, your identity is often found in your sport or the instrument you plan in the band. The problem is, when what we do is taken away from us, it crushes our understanding of who we are. In Colossians, Paul shows us how our identity doesn't come from what we do but what God has done for us through Jesus. This is the key to overcoming our depression and sagging self-worth.


Colossians 2:6–15 - Why Is Jesus All I Need? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 2:6–15 - Why Is Jesus All I Need? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 2:6–15 - Why Is Jesus All I Need? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 2:6–15 - Why Is Jesus All I Need? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsJesus, Culture, Satan, Demons, Growth, Forgiveness, Spiritual Warfare, New Life

Many have tried to push the gospel out of existence. In 1949, when the communists took over China, there were 1 million Christians. In spite being forced to operate in secret, the church in China has grown to 60 million Christians. The good news of Jesus continues to make progress against powerful opposition. As we continue our study in Colossians, Paul tells us God's plan to spread the good news of Jesus around the world.


Colossians 1:24-2:5 - What Is The Most Powerful Force In The World? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 1:24-2:5 - What Is The Most Powerful Force In The World? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 1:24-2:5 - What Is The Most Powerful Force In The World? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 1:24-2:5 - What Is The Most Powerful Force In The World? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsSuffering, Christ, Christian Maturity

Jesus asked his disciples the most important question in the history of the world. Who do you say I am? Today, there is no shortage of answers. Jehovah's Witnesses claim Jesus is the archangel Michael and the first created being. Mormons say he is the half-brother of Lucifer and we can become like him. Islam claims his is a good prophet, but inferior to Mohammed. Hindus claim he is a holy man. In this study we learn what the Bible says is the true identity of Jesus and why understanding his true identity changes your life.


Colossians 1:15-23 - Who Is Jesus? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 1:15-23 - Who Is Jesus? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 1:15-23 - Who Is Jesus? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 1:15-23 - Who Is Jesus? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsCreation, Hinduism, New Heavens and Earth, Islam, Jesus, Mormonism, Christian Science, Jehovah's Witnesses

How do you know if someone is a Christian? How do you grow as a Christians? How can we leads others to become Christians? In the opening verses of Paul's letter to the church in Colossae, he answers these crucial questions for knowing Jesus.


Colossians 1:3-14 - What Are The Basics Of Saving Faith? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 1:3-14 - What Are The Basics Of Saving Faith? - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 1:3-14 - What Are The Basics Of Saving Faith? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 1:3-14 - What Are The Basics Of Saving Faith? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsFaith, Salvation, Assurance, Perseverance, Spiritual Maturity

Welcome to the book of Colossians! There is probably no more Christ-exalting book in the Bible. Join us as we learn the background of the book and how Christ changes everything about our identity.


Colossians 1:1-2 - Introduction To Colossians - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Colossians 1:1-2 - Introduction To Colossians - Manuscript - PDF
Colossians 1:1-2 - Introduction To Colossians - Sermon Handout - PDF
Colossians 1:1-2 - Introduction To Colossians - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Colossians 1:1-2 - Introduction To Colossians - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsJesus, Culture, Holiness

As Christians, how does Jesus change the way we live? As we launch into fall ministry, we look at three ways Christ's love compels us to live for him instead of ourselves this year.


The Love Of Christ Compels Us To No Longer Life For Ourselves - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
The Love Of Christ Compels Us To No Longer Life For Ourselves - Manuscript - PDF
The Love Of Christ Compels Us To No Longer Life For Ourselves - Sermon Handout - PDF
The Love Of Christ Compels Us To No Longer Life For Ourselves - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsChrist, Love, Community, Church, Gospel

During this series the congregation submitted and voted for the top questions they have on life after death. For the last two weeks of the series, I answered the questions.

• How can I desire heaven if I know I won't be married to my spouse?
• Will there be animals in heaven?
• Who is the antichrist?
• What is the mark of the beast?
• What is the meaning of 666?
• How do I deal with people who say they can communicate with the dead like psychics and mediums?
• Does the nation of Israel have a special destiny?

Afterlife - Answers To Your Questions - Part 2 - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Afterlife - Answers To Your Questions - Part 2 - Manuscript - PDF
Afterlife - Answers To Your Questions - Part 2 - Sermon Handout - PDF
Afterlife - Answers To Your Questions - Part 2 - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsPsychics, heaven, Animals, Antichrist, Mark of the Beast

During this series the congregation submitted and voted for the top questions they have on life after death. For the last two weeks of the series, I answered the questions.

• Can loved ones see us in heaven?
• Does it matter if I am cremated or buried?
• Will Christians who commit suicide be in heaven?
• Is there an age of accountability below which someone automatically goes to heaven?
• Should I trust near-death experiences?

Afterlife - Answers To Your Questions - Part 1 - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Afterlife - Answers To Your Questions - Part 1 - Manuscript - PDF
Afterlife - Answers To Your Questions - Part 1 - Sermon Handout - PDF
Afterlife - Answers To Your Questions - Part 1 - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsCremation, Burial, Suicide, Age of Accountability, Near-Death Experiences

What do you think heaven will be like? Many of us picture an eternity floating around like ghosts. the Bible tells us something different. Ultimately heaven will be transformed to be earthy as heaven and earth combine together as one and the dwelling place of God is with man.


Afterlife - The New Heavens And New Earth - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Afterlife - The New Heavens And New Earth - Manuscript - PDF
Afterlife - The New Heavens And New Earth - Sermon Handout - PDF
Afterlife - The New Heavens And New Earth - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Afterlife - The New Heavens And New Earth - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

Is coming to Christ when someone is young no better than a death-bed conversion when they are old? In this message we look at our earthly choices after receiving Christ make an eternal difference.


Afterlife - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Afterlife - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - Manuscript - PDF
Afterlife - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - Sermon Handout - PDF
Afterlife - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Afterlife - My Earthly Choices Make An Eternal Difference - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsRewards, Judgment Seat of Christ

Last week, North Korea and the United States were on the bring of war as Kin Jung Un threatened to launch a first strike attack against Guam. The evening news reminds us our world is infected with violence and hatred. Will there ever be peace of earth? In this study of the Millennium, we learn how Jesus brings more than peace to our life. He will brings peace to the world.


Afterlife - The Millennium, What On Earth Is It? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Afterlife - The Millennium, What On Earth Is It? - Manuscript - PDF
Afterlife - The Millennium, What On Earth Is It? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Afterlife - The Millennium, What On Earth Is It? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Afterlife - The Millennium, What On Earth Is It? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsMillennium, Judgment, White Throne Judgment, Hell

Healthcare in America spirals out of control. The need for hospitals and doctors to relieve our diseases outpaces our cost to pay them. There is coming a time when all doctors and hospitals will be out of business. Discover when Christians will get a better body that will never be sick or afflicted by pain.


Afterlife - Anybody Want A Better Body? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - AAC
Afterlife - Anybody Want A Better Body? - Manuscript - PDF
Afterlife - Anybody Want A Better Body? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Afterlife - Anybody Want A Better Body? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Afterlife - Anybody Want A Better Body? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsBody, Body Image, Resurrection, Millennium, New Heavens and Earth

When your family is reading your eulogy, where are you? What do we experience after death? Using the Bible as our guide we glimpse behind the curtain of death and discover what everyone experiences after they take their last breath.


Afterlife - What Happens One Minute After We Die? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
Afterlife - What Happens One Minute After We Die? - Manuscript - PDF
Afterlife - What Happens One Minute After We Die? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Afterlife - What Happens One Minute After We Die? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Afterlife - What Happens One Minute After We Die? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsDeath, Hell, heaven, Sheol, Hades

Do you come from a messy family? Is your family scared by a divorce or an unexpected pregnancy? When a family is broken, it is easy to feel God's plans for that family are ruined. As we finish the book of Ruth, we see how God takes messy family situations and uses them as part of his good plan to bring more glory to his name.


Ruth 4 - God Is At Work In Messy Families - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - MP3
Ruth 4 - God Is At Work In Messy Families - Manuscript - PDF
Ruth 4 - God Is At Work In Messy Families - Sermon Handout - PDF
Ruth 4 - God Is At Work In Messy Families - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsFamily, Fatherhood, Mothers, Divorce

Have you ever faced a time when everything is falling apart? Corporate cutbacks leave you unemployed. An unexpected accident takes away a child you love. It feels like the world has come completely unglued. Where is God in this mess? The book of Ruth shows us that in the mess of our sin God is still at work to do undeserved good to his people in the most unexpected way. As Christians, no matter what happens, we do not lose hope.


Ruth 1 - When The World Is Falling Apart, God's Good Plan For His People Isn't - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Ruth 1 - When The World Is Falling Apart, God's Good Plan For His People Isn't - Manuscript - PDF
Ruth 1 - When The World Is Falling Apart, God's Good Plan For His People Isn't - Sermon Handout - PDF
Ruth 1 - When The World Is Falling Apart, God's Good Plan For His People Isn't - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

If you won the lottery, what would you do with it? How much of it would you save? How much would you give away? How much would you spend? As Paul closes his letter to Timothy, he instructs the wealthy in Ephesus how to handle their money for God's glory. While we haven't won the lottery, like the wealthy in Ephesus, we have more than enough. We don't know how much should be enjoyed, given away or saved. Paul's final words help guide us in wisely using our wealth.


1 Timothy 6:17-21 - How Should A Christian Handle Wealth? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 6:17-21 - How Should A Christian Handle Wealth? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 6:17-21 - How Should A Christian Handle Wealth? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 6:17-21 - How Should A Christian Handle Wealth? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 6:17-21 - How Should A Christian Handle Wealth? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

What is a good pastor? Is it his use of humor? Is it the way he programs Sunday services? As Paul closes his letter to Timothy and the church in Ephesus, he charges Timothy to pastor the church of Ephesus well. He details what it will take to him to be a good pastor. What we learn is not just what it takes to be a good pastor but what it takes for anyone in the church leading a ministry to do it well for God's honor and glory.


1 Timothy 6:11-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 6:11-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 6:11-16 - What Is A Good Pastor?- Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 6:11-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 6:11-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsPastoring, Bible, Love, Shepherding

We live in an affluent culture where we are bombarded by pressure to by the latest and the greatest. Advertisers spend a startling amount of money endeavoring to create a need in us to buy their stuff. While having money and the resources to purchase some of the latest technology is not wrong, that burning desire within us where we try to raise our self-worth by raising our net-work can get us into deep spiritual trouble. Join us as we discover the hidden danger of materialism and loving money.


1 Timothy 6:3-10 - What Are The Dangers Of Loving Money? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 6:3-10 - What Are The Dangers Of Loving Money? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 6:3-10 - What Are The Dangers Of Loving Money? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 6:3-10 - What Are The Dangers Of Loving Money? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 6:3-10 - What Are The Dangers Of Loving Money? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsMoney, Materialism, False Teachers, heresy

What is the best way to witness at work? Should we use tracts? How much should we talk about Jesus? The Apostle Paul teaches us that witnessing at work begins with attitude and ethic while at work.


1 Timothy 6:1-2 - How Do I Witness At Work? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 6:1-2 - How Do I Witness At Work? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 6:1-2 - How Do I Witness At Work? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 6:1-2 - How Do I Witness At Work? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 6:1-2 - How Do I Witness At Work? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsWork, Evangelism, Life

When President Trump was running for office, he was invited on the Jimmy Fallon show. At the end of the interview, Jimmy asked if he could put his hand in candidate Trump's perfect hair and mess it up. Commentators from both sides of the aisle and later Jimmy Fallon himself regretted his actions. He showed a lack of respect for what would become one of the most powerful men in the world, the President of the United States. As Christians, we are not just to show respect to our political leaders but a congregation is to also show respect to their church leaders. Join us as we learn importance of honoring leaders in the church.


1 Timothy 5:17-25 - How Should I Treat My Church Leaders? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 5:17-25 - How Should I Treat My Church Leaders? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 5:17-25 - How Should I Treat My Church Leaders? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 5:17-25 - How Should I Treat My Church Leaders? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 5:17-25 - How Should I Treat My Church Leaders? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsLeadership, Gossip, Leadership Pitfalls, Slander, Honor, Finances

Two of the hardest times in a woman's life is when a younger woman discovers she is a single mother either through the death, desertion or divorce from her husband. For older women, one of the hardest times they face is when they are left alone after the death of their husband after their children are moved out of the house and have lives of their own. Join us as we see how to turn those two difficult challenges into positive future that brings glory to Jesus.


1 Timothy 5:9-16 - What Does The Bible Say To Older Widows And Single Mothers? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 5:9-16 - What Does The Bible Say To Older Widows And Single Mothers? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 5:9-16 - What Does The Bible Say To Older Widows And Single Mothers? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 5:9-16 - What Does The Bible Say To Older Widows And Single Mothers? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 5:9-16 - What Does The Bible Say To Older Widows And Single Mothers? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsWidow, Single Mother, Marriage, Remarriage, Divorce, Death

Do you feel lonely? Estimates say 1 in every 5 people in the United States struggle with it. Loneliness is particularly prevalent in the elderly. One study in Britain discovered that half a million people over 60 go for an entire week without seeing anyone. A million over the age of 60 only see someone once every 5 or 6 days. The research is clear. Many of us struggle with loneliness but it is rampant among the elderly. Join us as we discover God's answer to loneliness.


1 Timothy 5:1-8 - What Are God's Cures For Loneliness And Vulnerability? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 5:1-8 - What Are God's Cures For Loneliness And Vulnerability? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 5:1-8 - What Are God's Cures For Loneliness And Vulnerability? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 5:1-8 - What Are God's Cures For Loneliness And Vulnerability? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 5:1-8 - What Are God's Cures For Loneliness And Vulnerability? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsLoneliness, Vulnerability, Parenting, Family

If you were looking for a good pastor, what would you look for? Is a good pastor just someone that makes you laugh with his jokes and amazes you with his care? In this passage, Paul shows Timothy what it looks like for him to serve as a good pastor in the church of Ephesus, in spite of his youth. In the process, we learn how to look for and find a good shepherd for our souls.


1 Timothy 4:8-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 4:8-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 4:8-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 4:8-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 4:8-16 - What Is A Good Pastor? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsPastoring, Shepherding, Leadership, Preaching

Timex surveyed Americans and found that 73 percent exercise one or more times per week. Up to 29 percent of Americans exercise between 30 to 60 minutes multiple times a week. More Americans understand the benefits of exercise and eating right. Just like physical fitness, spiritual fitness is important for our life with Christ. Join us as we look at spiritual fitness and how to develop an exercise plan to live a fruitful Christian life.


1 Timothy 4:6-8 - Get Fit For Jesus - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 4:6-8 - Get Fit For Jesus - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 4:6-8 - Get Fit For Jesus - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 4:6-8 - Get Fit For Jesus - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 4:6-8 - Get Fit For Jesus - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsDiscipline

As we focus on our CrossWinds church emphasis of Generous Living, this week we take a look at the parable of the Good Samaritan and discover that generous love for other is essential if we have experienced the generous love of Jesus. I apologize for the poor audio quality and off-center camera angle in the video.

Luke 24:13-35 - How Can I Know Jesus Is Alive? - Manuscript - PDF

TopicsResurrection, Jesus, Faith

As we focus on our CrossWinds church emphasis of Generous Living, this week we take a look at the parable of the Good Samaritan and discover that generous love for other is essential if we have experienced the generous love of Jesus.

Luke 10:25-37 - The Good Samaritan - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Luke 10:25-37 - The Good Samaritan - Manuscript - PDF
Luke 10:25-37 - The Good Samaritan - Sermon Handout - PDF
Luke 10:25-37 - The Good Samaritan - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Luke 10:25-37 - The Good Samaritan - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

When God gives you a better car than you expected or you find yourself with a nicer home than you planned, do you feel guilty? Do you wonder if you are enjoying too much pleasure and not living with a wartime spiritual mindset like a good follower of Christ? In this study we learn why God is more glorified when we enjoy the gifts he provides rather than abstain.


1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Why Must I Savor Earthly Pleasures? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Why Must I Savor Earthly Pleasures? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Why Must I Savor Earthly Pleasures? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Why Must I Savor Earthly Pleasures? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Why Must I Savor Earthly Pleasures? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsJoy, Happiness, Thanksgiving

People travel on weekends more frequently than in the past. With the advent of the Internet, anyone can turn into some of the best preachers and worship teams in the nation right from their smart phone. With ease of access to these successful ministries, why spend the time to get involved in a local church? What does the local church offer than podcasting and streaming can not? Join us as we discover the answer.


1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Why Does The Local Church Matter? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Why Does The Local Church Matter? - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Why Does The Local Church Matter? - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Why Does The Local Church Matter? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 3:14-16 - Why Does The Local Church Matter? - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsChurch

The early church talks about two kinds of leaders in the church. They are overseers/elders and deacons. Who are deacons? What do they do? Why are they important? Join us as we look into this important but neglected church office.


1 Timothy 3:8-13 - The Qualifications Of Deacons - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 3:8-13 - The Qualifications Of Deacons - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 3:8-13 - The Qualifications Of Deacons - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 3:8-13 - The Qualifications Of Deacons - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 3:8-13 - The Qualifications Of Deacons - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsDeacons, Serving

The quality of a church's leaders is seen by the quality of the church they lead. Quality church leaders don't just make a great church, but the sin of church leaders is the fastest way to sink a church. Join us as we learn the essential qualities church leaders should strive to develop and possess.


1 Timothy 3:1-7 - The Qualifications Of Elders - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 3:1-7 - The Qualifications Of Elders - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 3:1-7 - The Qualifications Of Elders - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 3:1-7 - The Qualifications Of Elders - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 3:1-7 - The Qualifications Of Elders - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsElders

1 Timothy 2:11-15 are some of the most disagreed upon verses in the book of 1 Timothy. Paul explicitly says women are not to be in a state of authority over men in the church. What does Paul mean when he says this? Why would he say something so sexist? What does this have to do with the spread of the gospel? Join us as we learn what Paul means by his words and why they are crucial to follow.


1 Timothy 2:11-15 - The Role Of Women In The Church - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 2:11-15 - The Role Of Women In The Church - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 2:11-15 - The Role Of Women In The Church - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 2:11-15 - The Role Of Women In The Church - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 2:11-15 - The Role Of Women In The Church - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsWoman, Womanhood, Mothers

In the church, there are way our life can bring honor to Jesus through our prayer and there are ways we can take that honor away through the way we live. Join us as we learn how to bring more honor to Jesus through our life.


1 Timothy 2:1-10 - Praying And Living For The Honor Of Jesus - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 2:1-10 - Praying And Living For The Honor Of Jesus - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 2:1-10 - Praying And Living For The Honor Of Jesus - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 2:1-10 - Praying And Living For The Honor Of Jesus - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 2:1-10 - Praying And Living For The Honor Of Jesus - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsWoman, Work, World Religions, Election, Worldliness, Missions, Men

Is there a time in life when we are beyond hope? Is there a time when our life is ruined beyond repair? In this study, we learn that no matter what we have done, there is always hope and a future through Jesus. When it comes to hope for the future what matters is not the size of our sin but what we do with Jesus, our savior.


1 Timothy 1:12-20 - Jesus Changes Lives - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 1:12-20 - Jesus Changes Lives - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 1:12-20 - Jesus Changes Lives - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 1:12-20 - Jesus Changes Lives - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 1:12-20 - Jesus Changes Lives - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsSalvation, Born Again, Repentance, Character

What is the latest popular Christian book you read? Was it The Four Blood Moons? Was it Heaven is For Real by Todd Burpo? While these types of books are engaging, they lead us toward speculation instead of Jesus. In the opening verses of Paul's letter to Timothy, he warns Timothy—and us—about the danger of becoming captivated by theological fantasies and being distracted from Jesus.


1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Don't Take Your Eyes Off Jesus - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Don't Take Your Eyes Off Jesus - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Don't Take Your Eyes Off Jesus - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Don't Take Your Eyes Off Jesus - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Don't Take Your Eyes Off Jesus - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsJesus, heresy, False Teachers, Love

Before we jump into 1 Timothy, join us as we take some time to meet Timothy, the church he pastored and the problems he faced.


1 Timothy - Meet Timothy - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Timothy - Meet Timothy - Manuscript - PDF
1 Timothy - Meet Timothy - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Timothy - Meet Timothy - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
1 Timothy - Meet Timothy - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsSatan, Witchcraft

As we conclude the book of Genesis, the final chapter closes the lives of Jacob and Joseph. As we look at their final days, we learn what it means to live our life with our faith in Jesus.


Genesis 49:28-50:26 - Living and Dying by Faith - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Genesis 49:28-50:26 - Living and Dying by Faith - Manuscript - PDF
Genesis 49:28-50:26 - Living and Dying by Faith - Sermon Handout - PDF
Genesis 49:28-50:26 - Living and Dying by Faith - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Genesis 49:28-50:26 - Living and Dying by Faith - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsFaith, Death, Funerals, Forgiveness, Kindness, Repentance

As President Obama spends his final days in office the news pundits are discussing the legacy he will leave behind. All of us will leave a legacy for our children and the generations that follow. In Genesis 49, as Jacob prepares to die, he blesses his sons and tells them of the legacy they will leave. As we study this chapter we learn the importance of repentance and humility to leave behind a legacy worth following.


Genesis 49 - How To Leave A Good Legacy - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Genesis 49 - How To Leave A Good Legacy - Manuscript - PDF
Genesis 49 - How To Leave A Good Legacy - Sermon Handout - PDF
Genesis 49 - How To Leave A Good Legacy - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Genesis 49 - How To Leave A Good Legacy - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF

TopicsLegacy, Children, Grace, Choices, Repentance, humility

One of the hardest things to do is find time to read the Bible. When we read the Bible, we find it is one of the most important things for us to do. Psalm 119 tells us why the Bible is a unique book, how time in the Bible changes our lives and how to get the Bible woven into the fabric of our heart. Join us as we take up and read God's good book.


Psalm 119 - Take Up And Read - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Psalm 119 - Take Up And Read - Manuscript - PDF
Psalm 119 - Take Up And Read - Sermon Handout - PDF
Psalm 119 - Take Up And Read - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Psalm 119 - Take Up And Read - Digging Deeper Sermon Study - PDF
Psalm 119 - Take Up And Read - Daily Reading Plan - PDF

TopicsBible, Bible Study, Bible Reading