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

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

A 1991 article in the Chicago Tribune told how a Texas mother was so intent on her 13 year old daughter making the cheerleading squad that she hired a hitman to kill the mother of her daughters competition. Detectives discovered she originally planned a double murder of the daughter and the mother but the double murder turned out to be too expensive so she opted for a single murder of the mother for a cheap $2,500. All this to secure her 13 year old daughter's spot on the cheerleading squad. How to people become so evil and cold-hearted? As we continue our way through Genesis we learn how sin slowly takes control of each of our lives and drags us into a descent of increasing levels of wickedness. Jesus is our line of hope from God to break free.

Genesis 4 + 5 - Descent - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Genesis 4 + 5 - Descent - Manuscript - PDF
Genesis 4 + 5 - Descent - Sermon Handout - PDF
Genesis 4 + 5 - Descent - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX
Genesis 4 + 5 - Descent - Life Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsSin, Repentance, Church, Church Conflict, Conflict, Consequences, Consumer Christianity

Everything is going on the Internet. We bank on the Internet, take classes on the Internet, shop on the Internet and stay in contact with our friends through social networking. Why not attend church on the Internet? In this Christmas message we learn the pitfalls of Internet church.

Luke 1:39-56 - Mary and Elizabeth - Why Do I Need Christian Friends? - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Luke 1:39-56 - Mary and Elizabeth - Why Do I Need Christian Friends? - Manuscript - PDF
Luke 1:39-56 - Mary and Elizabeth - Why Do I Need Christian Friends? - Sermon Handout - PDF
Luke 1:39-56 - Mary and Elizabeth - Why Do I Need Christian Friends? - Editable Sermon Notes - DOCX

TopicsFriendships, Community, Church, Christmas, Livestreaming Church

Christians will suffer. It is part of what it means to be in the family of God. Why does God allow his children to suffer? What good comes from our suffering? In this message we learn why we want to be part of the suffering church.

1 Peter 2:4-10 - Why I Want To Be Part Of The Suffering Church - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 2:4-10 - Why I Want To Be Part Of The Suffering Church - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 2:4-10 - Why I Want To Be Part Of The Suffering Church - Sermon Handout - PDF
1 Peter 2:4-10 - Why I Want To Be Part Of The Suffering Church - Life Group Work Sheets - PDF

TopicsSuffering, Christ, Christ's Kingdom, Church, Eternal Rewards

As Christians, we don’t fit in our culture. Peter calls us exiles living in a foreign land. Where do we fit? Where do we find belonging, family and love? We find it in the church. Join us in exploring the transforming power of the Word of God to see how it creates intense love between the people of God.

1 Peter 1:22-2:3 - The Word Of God Creates Love Between The People Of God - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
1 Peter 1:22-2:3 - The Word Of God Creates Love Between The People Of God - Manuscript - PDF
1 Peter 1:22-2:3 - The Word Of God Creates Love Between The People Of God - Sermon Handout - PDF

TopicsLove, Community, Church, Bible, Words, Inerrancy

Life is busy. The kids take our time, work demands more hours. When we come to church, it feels so good to sit, relax and take it all in. The problem is that our resting may be stifling our love for Jesus and our brothers and sister through Jesus. Find out why everyone should insist that they serve in their church.

Ephesians 4:7-16 -- When Everybody Does Their Part - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Ephesians 4:7-16 -- When Everybody Does Their Part - Manuscript - PDF
Ephesians 4:7-16 -- When Everybody Does Their Part - Sermon Handout - PDF
Ephesians 4:7-16 -- When Everybody Does Their Part - Life Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsLeadership, Serving, Spiritual Gifts, Church

We are entering a busy season at CrossWinds. We have a new name, a new web site, and a new campus is about to launch. Leaders are moving from Spirit Lake to Spencer helping to get the campus off the ground. This gives us expected holes on our ministry teams. It is a time where everyone needs to work extra hard and long hours. Is it worth it? In Ephesians 3, we find out.

Ephesians 3:1-13 -- Ministry is Worth the Sacrifice - Quicktime and iPhone Audio - M4A
Ephesians 3:1-13 -- Ministry is Worth the Sacrifice - Manuscript - PDF
Ephesians 3:1-13 -- Ministry is Worth the Sacrifice - Sermon Handout - PDF
Ephesians 3:1-13 -- Ministry is Worth the Sacrifice - Life Group Work Sheet - PDF

TopicsMinistry, Church Leadership, Sacrifice, Church