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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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2 Samuel 24 - Needing A Better King

February 04, 2024 - 08:05 PM Sermon Series2 Samuel


David saved Israel from their enemies through the books of 1 and 2 Samuel. In the book’s closing chapter, we find one enemy from which David couldn’t save the nation. That was God and his just wrath against their sin. Join us as we finish the book and see the need for a better king named Jesus!

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Jesus, Our Savior, Is Born

December 24, 2023 - 05:55 PM Sermon SeriesWhat If Jesus Had Never Been Born?


Jesus changed many things in this world. He changed education, medicine, science, civilization, arts, and politics. Most importantly, he came to change us. Jesus came to save us from our sin, to be the savior of the world. In our final message of this series, we look at how Jesus saves lives, and how he can save yours today.

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Matthew 2:1-12 - Jesus Changed Education, Medicine, And Science

November 26, 2023 - 08:22 PM Sermon SeriesWhat If Jesus Had Never Been Born?


In the 1946 film classic, It’s a Wonderful Life, the character played by Jimmy Stewart gets a chance to see what life would be like had he never been born. In many ways, that movie is the springboard for this series. The film’s main point is that each person’s life impacts everyone else’s. Had they never been born, there would be gaping holes left in their absence. This series aims to help us realize Jesus's enormous impact on history.

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2 Samuel 10 - Resisting The King

May 28, 2023 - 07:40 PM Sermon Series2 Samuel


Shaquille O’Neill, the four-time NBA champion and one of the greatest basketball players ever, renounced his celebrity status in an interview with the New York Post. He feels celebrities are “freaking crazy.” He doesn’t like how they treat people, what they do with their life, and what they say. “That has never been me.” Shaq said, “I hope to be remembered for my kindness both on and off the basketball court.” In 2 Samuel 10, David also shows incredible kindness. The question is, will people embrace or reject the kindness of the king?

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2 Samuel 8 - The Conquests Of The Kingdom

May 07, 2023 - 08:25 PM Sermon Series2 Samuel


What will it be like when Jesus returns? How will He treat those who have rebelled against Him? What will happen to those who longed for Him? In 2 Samuel 8, we preview Jesus’ eternal rule as God’s anointed king over creation through the lens of David, God’s anointed king over Israel. Join me as we look at what Jesus’ leadership will be like in our future.

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2 Samuel 7:1-16 - The Davidic Covenant

April 23, 2023 - 08:49 PM Sermon Series2 Samuel


What should you do when you have made it? What should we do if we can retire? Join us as we learn from King David what to do when we are to financially comfortable.

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What Was Jesus Doing Before Bethlehem?

December 04, 2022 - 09:35 PM Sermon SeriesStand Alone Sermons


On a clear night, the naked eye can see about 4,000 stars. If we want to really understand the vastness of space, we need a powerful telescope. Astronomers tell us our best telescopes can see into deep space revealing 10 million billion billion stars. Those are only the stars we can currently see. Only God knows what stars are beyond the strength of our current telescope technology. In this message, we will not only begin to comprehend the vastness of our universe but the role Jesus played in it before he was born in Bethlehem.

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1 Samuel 19 - David's Nine Lives

September 11, 2022 - 07:42 PM Sermon Series1 Samuel


Cats are said to have nine lives for their uncanny ability to survive near-death circumstances. As we continue our study of David in 1 Samuel, we learn that David is like a cat. Saul couldn’t kill him, no matter how hard he tried! God helped David escape death more than nine times! Join us as we learn how God’s hand of protection works not just in David’s life but in our own.

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Mark 15:42-47 - The Burial Of Jesus

November 15, 2020 - 03:54 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark



When was the last time you saw a miracle? For most of us, we have never seen an honest-to-goodness biblical style miracle where a hand was restored, food was created out of thin air, or the dead were raised to life. It is easy to wonder if God is at work in our world or if we are left to fate and chance. As we study the burial of Jesus, we see another way God is at work in the world besides the miraculous. It is called providence. Join us as we learn how God is direct our future and guides our world through the miracle or providence.

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Philippians 3:1-11 - Jesus Plus Anything Ruins Everything

July 12, 2020 - 09:27 AM Sermon SeriesPhilippians



It surprises some people to know the Bible uses bad words. When the Bible uses bad words, it uses them to describe bad things, so the words are a fitting description. In these verses, the Apostle Paul, who is usually a joyous person, uses strong words against anyone that tries to lead us away from simple trust in Jesus to be saved from our sin. Paul gives a refresher course on what it means to be a Christian and what sets simple faith in Jesus apart from every other religion in the world.

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Philippians 2:1-4 - Unity Through Humility

May 31, 2020 - 11:13 AM Sermon SeriesPhilippians



In seminary, I have a number of Korean friends. Spending time with them, I learned they take church very seriously. They can also have strong opinions on the way church should be done. As a result, Korean churches are know for splitting. One statistic I read claims the average Korean church splits every eight years because of turmoil. Not all churches are that way. Some churches manage to weather storms of conflict and come out stronger on the other side. How do that do it? In this message, we learn the difference between churches that divide and churches that survive.

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Philippians 1:1-11 - Joy In Loneliness

May 03, 2020 - 01:38 PM Sermon SeriesPhilippians



As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, our nation struggles as they are stuck at home. While phone calls and Zoom video chat help us stay connected, we are still lonely. Nothing can replace face to face conversation. More people are struggling with loneliness than the virus. Loneliness is not exclusive to the pandemic. Even before the COVID-19, 40 percent of Americans considered themselves lonely. Social media relationships are up, but real relationships are down. How do we solve the problem of loneliness? Where can we find deep and satisfying relationships? Join us as the Apostle Paul introduces us to a different kind of relationship called gospel partnerships. These are relationships than deeper and more fulfilling than anything ordinary friendships can offer.

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Mark 12:35-37 - Who Is Jesus?

March 08, 2020 - 01:52 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark



Everyone will eventually answer the question, "Who is Jesus?" To many, he was nothing more than a good teacher. Some hate Jesus. Others love Jesus. As we continue in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus takes the religious leaders of Judaism to the Old Testament where he proves to them where his authority is found. He is much more than just a man. He is the man that is God.

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Mark 12:1-12 - Is Jesus My Cornerstone Or My Crushing Stone?

February 09, 2020 - 07:48 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark


Every day we are flooded with information. Demands on our life hit us through texts, social media, email, snail mail, and a constant stream of advertising on everything we see. Wouldn't it be nice if we could cut through the informational chaos and focus on the important things we need? The good news is God has simplified things. There is only one authority we need to follow. The words of Jesus and his apostles are the one thing we need to know. Join us as we learn how God has simplified the informational chaos we all face and made Jesus the only thing we need.

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Hebrews 1:1-3 - Jesus Is Greater

December 01, 2019 - 09:16 AM Sermon SeriesChristmas from Hebrews



In C.S. Lewis' novel, Prince Caspian, there is a famous scene where Lucy rushes to Aslan the lion, falls between his front paws and buries her face in his mane. Aslan the lion represents Jesus. When Lucy is resting in his mane, she says these famous words. "Your bigger!", says Lucy. Aslan says, "That is because you are older, little one… every year you grow, you will find me bigger." C.S. Lewis' point is the more we grow in Christ, the bigger Christ becomes. In the first message of this Christmas series, we study the opening verses of the book of Hebrews to help us see that Jesus is greater and bigger than we can comprehend.

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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 6:45-56 - Jesus Walks On Water

April 14, 2019 - 09:43 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark




Many who live on the coast enjoy surfing the waves. Many of us forget Jesus was also a surfer, but he didn't need a board! As we continue our study in the Gospel of Mark, Jesus reveals more of his glory and love for the apostles as he comes to their rescue walking on top of the waves in a storm.

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Mark 3:7-19 - Twelve Ordinary Men

January 13, 2019 - 09:36 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark




Many of us live under pressure. All day we are bombarded by texts, emails, and phone calls that demand out attention. Jesus understands a demanding schedule. As we continue in the Mark, we get a glimpse into the kind of pressure Jesus faced on a daily basis and why he chose twelve ordinary men to help him.

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Ephesians 2:1-10 - The Best Christmas Gift

December 09, 2018 - 11:31 AM Sermon SeriesThe Gift Of The Son




What is the best Christmas you ever received? Was it a car? A favorite toy when you were a child? Was it the gift of your family being together? As we continue our study in Ephesians, we find why Jesus is the all-time best Christmas gift.

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Why is the Crucifixion Of Jesus Good News?

March 25, 2018 - 02:40 PM Sermon SeriesEaster



Jesus died one of the most barbaric deaths invented by man. In this message, we explore the physical horrors of Jesus' death plus the personal horrors faced by Jesus when he became sin to die for us. We conclude by looking at the greatness of what Jesus achieved when he conquered Satan, sin and death.

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Malachi 2:17-3:6 - Where Is The God Of Justice?

February 25, 2018 - 01:05 PM Sermon SeriesMalachi



On February 14, 2018, Nikolas Cruz stepped into Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Using an assault rifle, he massacred 14 children. If God could have stopped this massacre, why didn't he do something? Why does he let good people suffer while those who are evil often succeed in their plans? As we continue our study in Malachi, God tells us where we can go to find the God of justice.


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Colossians 2:6-15 - Why Is Jesus All I Need?

November 05, 2017 - 10:33 AM Sermon SeriesColossians



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.


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Colossians 1:15-23 - Who Is Jesus?

October 22, 2017 - 05:01 PM Sermon SeriesColossians



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.


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Colossians 1:1-2 - Introducton to Colossians

October 08, 2017 - 03:26 PM Sermon SeriesColossians



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.


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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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1 Timothy 1:1-11 - Don't Take Your Eyes Off Jesus

February 05, 2017 - 04:56 PM Sermon Series1 Timothy



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.


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Christmas Day - Immanuel - What Does It Mean To Have God With Us?

December 25, 2016 - 11:17 AM Sermon SeriesStand Alone Sermons



Why is Christmas important? What is it about the birth of Jesus in a manger that changes everything? Join Pastor Jordan and Pastor Kurt for this brief message on the importance of Immanuel. God is with us.


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The Genealogy of Jesus - Great Hope For Great Sinners

December 24, 2016 - 10:37 AM Sermon SeriesStand Alone Sermons



Before the Christmas story in Matthew 1 is a lengthy genealogy? Why did Matthew begin the story of Jesus with a length section that reads like the phone book? Discover why this genealogy make the Christmas the greatest story ever told for sinners like you and me.


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John 8:1-12 - A Stone's Throw From Death

August 14, 2016 - 08:57 PM Sermon SeriesStand Alone Sermons



When we sin in a big way or fail Jesus again and again, how does he fail about us? While others condemn, berate and humiliate us, what does Jesus do? Join myself and Pastor Jordan Gowing at the 2016 CrossWinds family reunion in Arnold's Park as we look at the story of the woman caught in adultery in John 8.

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Genesis 18 - Guests

February 07, 2016 - 07:03 PM Sermon SeriesGenesis

John and Francis Canning had an unexpected guest at their wedding in England at Manchester Town Hall. As they stood in disbelief, Queen Elizabeth appeared, shook their hands and congratulated them on their marriage. You never know who will show up for dinner. In Genesis 18, Jesus—a guest more infamous than the Queen mother, shows up to have lunch with Abraham and Sarah. Like an encouraging meal with an old friend, Jesus encourages Abraham, Sarah and us that no matter the obstacles we face, he is more than capable of overcoming them.


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How Does Jesus Change Work?

May 24, 2015 - 09:50 AM Sermon SeriesWork Matters To God



What makes a Christian employee different? God changes many of the ways we work. In this message we discover some of the ways Christian employees are to stand out from the crowd.

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Compelled To Believe - The Longinus Story

April 05, 2015 - 09:00 PM Sermon SeriesCompelled By Grace | Easter



If you were to accompany Jesus when he was scourged, crucified and buried, what would you think about him. What would you think when he rose again. Teaching in first-person narrative from the character of Longinus, the centurion in charge of Jesus' death, we get an eye-witness picture of Jesus' death and resurrection.

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1 Peter 3:18-22 - What Good Can Come From Unjust Suffering?

January 25, 2015 - 08:40 PM Sermon Series1 Peter



When facing times of unexplainable suffering, we wonder what good can come from all of the pain. In this message Peter provides us with the confidence we need to know God will use our undeserved suffering for good.

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Luke 2:1-14 - The Birth Of Jesus - What Do I Need To Know About God's Love

December 24, 2014 - 06:23 PM Sermon SeriesChristmas from Luke




What really happened at the birth of Christ? Join us as we follow Mary, Joseph, Jesus and the Shepherds to find God's love in the most unexpected places to the most unexpected people.

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1 Peter 1:10-12 - Can I Trust the Bible?

September 07, 2014 - 11:40 AM Sermon Series1 Peter


An increasing number of professors in Christian colleges tell their students the Bible can’t be trusted. They tell students that the biblical writers occasionally missed what God was saying or that God is now saying or doing something new. They believe God was behind the concepts in the Bible but not actual words. Is this true? Can I trust the Bible? In this message, we find hope when facing the hard times of biblical doubt.

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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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Isaiah 52:13-53:12 - The Gospel in the Old Testament

December 22, 2013 - 08:33 AM Sermon SeriesChristmas from Isaiah



At school my daughter was told Christmas isn't about Santa Claus. It is about a chance to be kind and giving. Jesus was left out of Christmas, as he often is, in the interest of being politically correct and not offending other religions. This week we discover what makes the birth of Jesus so different from other religions. Christ's life and death was described in vivid detail hundreds of years before he came. This is something other religions do not have, the truth of a God who declares what will happen in history.

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John 8:12-20 - Light of the World

October 28, 2012 - 03:53 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of John


Where was Jesus in the Old Testament? Was he on vacation until 0 A.D.? In this message, we discover Jesus was surprisingly active. What we learn from following him in the Old Testament teach us how we follow him today.

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John 5:31-47 - Proving Jesus is the Son of God

September 09, 2012 - 05:25 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of John


Jesus claimed to be the Son of God. When someone claims that today, we put them in a rubber room and have men in white coats medicate them. That is the same reaction the Jewish leaders of the 1st century had to Jesus. The difference is Jesus had proof to substantiate his claims. Join us as we discover how Jesus proved his claim to be the Son of God.

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John 5:16-29 - To Honor God the Father, Honor God the Son

September 02, 2012 - 12:21 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of John


Is your Christian worship unchristian? Many in the church make too little of Christ. Jesus is treated like power windows. He is a nice accessory but he isn't the center of our life, faith and worship. In this message we discover how much emphasis God the Father asks us to place on God the Son.

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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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Psalm 45 - Who is Jesus?

December 01, 2011 - 12:21 PM Sermon SeriesChristmas from the Psalms


At Christmas, we celebrate Jesus as a baby in a manger. Is he something more? Muslims claim Jesus is one of Allah's holiest prophets. Jehovah's Witnesses claim Jesus is Michael the Archangel. Mormons tell us Jesus is the elder brother of the fallen angel Lucifer. A Christian Scientist will tell you Jesus is a man who lived out the divine ideal. Who is Jesus? Psalm 45 explains who Jesus is and who we are because of him.

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Doctrine - Jesus Christ's Work - Pt. 1

October 17, 2010 - 04:57 PM Sermon SeriesDoctrine



Who was Jesus Christ? Was he a good moral teacher? What he an example for us to follow in times of suffering? The Bible tells us he is much more. Christ is our penal substitutionary atonement. What is penal substitutionary atonement and why must Jesus be the penal substitutionary atonement for us? Join Dr. Trucksess to find out.

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Doctrine - Jesus Christ's Person

October 07, 2010 - 05:16 PM Sermon SeriesDoctrine



For those of you who are parents, do you remember when you held your first-born child? For first-time parents, the feeling of holding their new born is a combination of humbling and amazing. A new-born is about as fragile and dependent as a human being can be. Each year at Christmas, we celebrate Jesus' birth but it is hard to comprehend that the creator of the world poured combined fused himself with humanity in the womb of Mary. Join Dr. Trucksess in unpacking the identity of Jesus and learn how it changes the way we face suffering.

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