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2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 - How Should We Pray For Those We Love?

September 29, 2024 - 05:58 PM Sermon Series2 Thessalonians


During World War II, the United States used remote islands in the South Pacific as part of their supply routes. The natives on the islands, who had never experienced modern civilization, were fascinated with the lighters that could instantly make fire, jeeps that could drive, and heavy equipment that could push down trees. When World War II ended, the Americans and their stuff disappeared as fast as it came. Since the Americans and their stuff came from the sky, many natives assumed they were gods and began worshipping them when they left. They prayed that the gods would return from the sky and bring them more stuff. While we find this amusing, that is the way many of us pray. We ask God to bring us more stuff. In 2 Thessalonians, we see how Paul prayed for the Thessalonians and what are the right things to ask God for.

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2 Thessalonians 1:1-5 - What Kind Of Church Did Paul Boast About?

September 08, 2024 - 04:33 PM Sermon Series2 Thessalonians


Where are the biggest church buildings in the world located? They are not in America but in Nigeria. The Hand of God Cathedral is under construction. It will hold 120,000 people. The second-largest church building in the world is also under construction in Nigeria. It is known as the Ark and will hold 109,000. The third-largest church building in the world is completed. It is known as the Glory Dome and holds 100,000. You guessed it. It is also in Nigeria. Joel Ostein’s massive Lakewood church is the thirteenth largest church building in the world holding a mere 16,000. Are these the kind of churches that impressed the apostle Paul? Not according to 2 Thessalonians. Join us as we see the kind of church Paul boasted about and how we can become one.

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1 Samuel 14:1-23 - Faith That Dares

May 08, 2022 - 07:42 PM Sermon Series1 Samuel


In June of 2017, Alex Honnold climbed El-Capitan in Yosemite park using a style of climbing known as free-soloing. Climbing the 7,573 granite rock without safety equipment was a feat most considered impossible. His astounding climb was filmed with cameras and drones to produce the stomach-churning movie “Free-Solo”. Daunting rock cliffs and fearless climbers are nothing new. This weekend, as we study 1 Samuel 14, we find a daring free-solo rock climb in the Bible.

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Mark 11:1-11 - The Triumphal Entry

January 12, 2020 - 11:42 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark



A 2015 Gallop poll revealed 75 percent of Americans identify themselves as Christians. If that were true, don't you think our country would be different? Don't you think the comments we read in social media would be kinder? That Gallop poll revealed many people want to casually associate with Jesus but in truth far less are interested in following Jesus. Join us as we learn the dangers of being a casual fan of Jesus instead of a follower as we study the Triumphal Entry.

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Mark 10:46-52 - The Blind Man That Could See

January 05, 2020 - 06:20 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark



If you could ask Jesus for anything, what would it be? Would you ask to be famous and popular? Would you ask to be beautiful or strong? Even if we asked for those things, how do we know Jesus would want to give us those things? As we come to the gospel of Mark, we find one thing we can ask for from Jesus that we know we will always say, "Yes!"

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Mark 9:1-13 - The Transfiguration

September 29, 2019 - 12:43 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark



Do you remember learning to swim? I learned to swim as a young child in a pool. The scary part of the pool was the deep end where I couldn't touch bottom. Taking a swim in the deep end was petrifying. The only way I would swim in the deep end was if an adult was with me. They could help me. If an adult was with me, I knew it would be ok. In a similar way, Jesus just told the crowds what it would take to be his disciple. Everyone who is a disciple of Jesus needs to deny themselves, take up their cross, and follow him. That is scary. Those who follow Jesus need to be willing to give up their life! That is scarier than swimming in the deep end of the pool! Wouldn't it be nice it there was a way Jesus could help them so they knew that even if they lost everything for Jesus, it would be ok? As we come to the transfiguration, that is exactly what Jesus does.

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Mark 8:34-9:1 - How Do I Become A Christian?

September 22, 2019 - 08:00 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark



If someone were to ask you what they needed to do to become a Christian, what would you say? Across the country, pastors are inviting people to become Christians, but how do we know they are giving the right invitation? In this message, we look at the original gospel invitation given by Jesus. Surprisingly, most of today's gospel invitations do not look anything like the original one.

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Mark 8:11-21 - Jesus Takes On Unbelief

June 16, 2019 - 10:56 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark




Rejection of Jesus comes in many forms. There is outright rejection that we can see in the Pharisees. They were open enemies of Jesus. Rejection of Jesus also comes in subtler forms. At this point in the gospel of Mark, the disciples were teetering on the edge of practical unbelief in Jesus not because they openly rejected him but because they were too familiar with him. Join us as we learn the danger of practical unbelief in the lives of people like you and me.

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Colossians 1:3-14 - What Are The Basics Of Saving Faith?

October 15, 2017 - 09:30 AM Sermon SeriesColossians



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.


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

April 16, 2017 - 11:34 AM Sermon SeriesEaster



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.
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Genesis 49:28-50:26 - Living and Dying by Faith

January 15, 2017 - 10:08 AM Sermon SeriesGenesis



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.


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Genesis 15 - Doubt

January 17, 2016 - 08:17 AM Sermon SeriesGenesis

Martin Luther is famous as a reformer and church leader. He is also remembered for a less flattering trait—doubt. At times doubts over God's character led Luther to intense times of depression where he wrote, "For more than a week I was close to the gates of death and hell. I trembled in all my members. Christ was wholly lost. I was shaken by desperation and blasphemy of God." It is comforting to know that even a man of Martin Luther's stature can experience times of doubt over how God can keep his word. In Genesis 15 Abram struggled with doubt when God appeared to have forgotten to keep his promises. In our study we learn how to face times of doubt in God's plans for our life.


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1 Peter 1:3-9 - Ten Truths Every Christians Need To Remember When Life Falls Apart

August 31, 2014 - 10:07 PM Sermon Series1 Peter



When life falls apart, how do we make it through? As Christians, what help does God offer in hard times? In the opening verses of 1 Peter we find 10 life-changing truths to hold us together when everything else is falling apart.

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John 9 - Born Blind

November 18, 2012 - 11:47 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of John


Close your eyes. Imagine life in the darkness of absolute blindness. A vast world exists that you can not see. Similar to physical blindness, the Bible tells us we are all born spiritually blind. We can not see the true identity of Jesus unless God supernaturally opens our eyes.

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John 4:44-54 - One Desperate Dad

August 19, 2012 - 09:56 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of John


If your son's life hung in the balance, what would you do? In this message, we meet a dad desperate for a miracle. Learn why Jesus healed his son when he refused to do a miracle for countless others. Join us as we discover what must be true for a miracle.

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John 3:16 - The Greatest Verse in the Bible

July 01, 2012 - 11:23 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of John


John 3:16 is the most famous verse in the Bible. It has made inroads into popular culture appearing on cups, shopping bags and even Tim Tebow's eye paint! What shocking truth does it tell us that we take for granted? Even worse, it is possible to know John 3:16 but fail to have its truth a reality in your life. In this message, we see the power of John 3:16 in a way we may have missed.

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James 2:20-26 - The Real Deal

July 15, 2011 - 09:19 AM Sermon SeriesJames



What does real faith look like? Join us as we learn what real faith looks like in action.

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James 2:14-19 - Fake Faith

July 10, 2011 - 02:48 PM Sermon SeriesJames



Did you make a commitment to Christ as a child in summer camp? Millions are led to believe their eternity in heaven is secure if they can point to a day when they believed. Is it true that those who are not saved are simply those who haven't believed in Jesus? James disagrees. While we are saved by faith alone, James reminds us, saving faith is never alone. It will always be accompanied by works. There are millions who think their eternity is secure and they are good with God because at one time they placed their faith in Jesus. Unfortunately, they will spend an eternity apart from him because their faith turned out to be fake. What does fake faith look like? What is the crucial difference between faith that saves and faith that doesn't? Join us as we learn the important difference.

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