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Leviticus 23:1-3 - This message explores God’s design for Sabbath as not merely personal rest, but shared rest—a missional practice of inviting and serving others.
Jul 20, 2025•47 min
Crosswinds Church: Audio Channel
Crosswinds Church in Plainfield Illinois is dedicated to teaching, living and connecting people with Jesus. Pastors John Stillman and Ken Schultz lead preaching for Crosswinds Church and regularly distribute audio content via this channel.
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Episodes
Encourage
Exodus 20:8-11 - The sermon centers on Exodus 20:8–11, emphasizing Sabbath not as a burdensome law but a divine gift designed to encourage and refresh us, liberated from the relentless stress of sin and modern life.
Jul 13, 2025•37 min
Restore
Genesis 2:1-3 - This message explores the biblical principle of rest as established by God in creation. It explains that true rest is more than physical downtime — it is a spiritual posture of trusting God’s completeness and ceasing self-driven striving. Rest is presented as a sacred space we are invited to enter at any time, allowing God to restore our lives and free us from the burdens of anxious toil.
Jul 06, 2025•35 min
Sacred Pause
Luke 23:50-56 - In this message, the vital importance of Jesus’s burial is highlighted as the “sacred pause” between the crucifixion and the resurrection — not a minor detail but an essential part of the gospel. The burial confirms that Jesus truly died, fulfills Old Testament prophecy, and embodies the Sabbath rest that points to our ultimate rest in Him.
Jun 29, 2025•29 min
Darkness Defeated
Luke 23:44-49 - The message "Darkness Defeated" explores the crucifixion of Jesus in Luke 23:44–49, emphasizing that His death was not just a tragic event, but a victorious fulfillment of God's promise to defeat sin, death, and the devil. Through supernatural darkness and the tearing of the temple curtain, God demonstrated that Jesus was the only one who could reconcile us to Himself.
Jun 22, 2025•37 min
Fathers of the Faith
1 John 2:7-14 - This message, drawing from 1 John 2:7-14, emphasizes that the "old commandment" of love is fulfilled and made "new" through Jesus Christ. It highlights that genuine faith is demonstrated by loving one another, and it addresses believers at different stages of spiritual maturity—children, young men, and fathers—each marked by their growing knowledge of God, strength in faith, and ability to overcome evil.
Jun 15, 2025•31 min
Ready
- In this message we look at leadership and what we can learn about Leadership from the example of Deborah.
Jun 08, 2025•35 min
Last Words Matter
Luke 23:39-43 - In this message we look at Jesus's last conversation with man before his death and resurrection.
Jun 01, 2025•19 min
King of Mercy
Luke 23:32-38 - In this message from Luke 23, Pastor Ken reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus, emphasizing how Jesus chose to die between two criminals, identifying with sinners even in death. Despite being mocked, beaten, and humiliated, Jesus extended mercy—praying for forgiveness for those who crucified Him.
May 25, 2025•46 min
Are you mourning?
Luke 23:26-31 - This message explores the spiritual significance of mourning—not just for loss through death, but also the many forms of loss we experience in life. Jesus’ words to the mourning women on the road to the cross invite us to reflect on what we grieve and whether we are truly paying attention to our sorrow.
May 18, 2025•43 min
Are you listening?
Luke 23:18-25 - "Are You Listening?" explores the importance of spiritual listening—hearing not just with our ears, but with our hearts. Using Luke 23 and the silence of Jesus before His crucifixion, we reflect on how God's voice often becomes clearest when we quiet our own.
May 11, 2025•58 min
Innocent Condemned & Guilty Freed
Luke 23:1-16 - Jesus, though completely innocent, is falsely accused and condemned by religious leaders and political authorities seeking to protect their own interests. In this message we explore how Jesus responded to injustice with silent strength, trusting God's justice rather than seeking man's approval.
May 04, 2025•52 min
Exploring the assurance of salvation
Romans 8:1-11 - This message from Romans 8:1–11 unpacks the foundational Christian truth that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. It explores the assurance of salvation, not based on our ability to live perfectly, but on the finished work of Christ, who frees us from the law of sin and death.
Apr 27, 2025•28 min
The Promise
1 Corinthians 15:35-45 - The resurrection of Jesus is not a metaphor or hopeful story — it is a historical, physical fact that changes everything.
Apr 20, 2025•53 min
Final Importance
1 Corinthians 15:1-7 -
Apr 13, 2025•59 min
Are You?
Luke 22:63-71 -
Apr 06, 2025•50 min
With Him?
Luke 22:54-62 - This message examines Peter’s denial of Jesus and the dangers of following Jesus from a distance. It challenges believers to assess whether they are truly "with Him" or merely acknowledging Him when convenient.
Mar 30, 2025•43 min
Betray
Luke 22:47-53 - This message explores the theme of betrayal, both in the life of Jesus and in our own lives.
Mar 23, 2025•48 min
Pray
Luke 22:39-46 - Jesus commands his disciples to pray so they do not fall into temptation and sets the example by praying in deep agony before his crucifixion. He teaches that prayer is not about changing God's will, but aligning ourselves with it. Prayer strengthens us in trials, keeps us from distraction, and leads us to surrender to God’s perfect plan.
Mar 16, 2025•42 min
Triumph through Trials
Luke 22:31-38 - This message emphasizes that trials are an inevitable part of the Christian life, but through Christ, we can triumph over them. By placing our confidence in Christ rather than ourselves, we find peace, endurance, and purpose in our suffering.
Mar 09, 2025•48 min
Disciple Making - The pathway to Greatness
2 Timothy 2:1-10 - This message emphasizes that true greatness in God's kingdom is achieved through disciple-making. Using 2 Timothy 2:1-10, the message highlights Paul's mentorship of Timothy as an example of how believers should invest in others to multiply disciples. The pathway to greatness is not about personal achievement but about surrendering to Christ, enduring hardships, and faithfully passing on the Gospel to future generations.
Mar 02, 2025•54 min
Rethinking Greatness
Luke 22:24-30 - The world defines greatness through power, status, and personal achievement, but Jesus flips this concept by demonstrating that true greatness is found in servanthood and humility.
Feb 23, 2025•47 min
For You
Luke 22:16-23 - Through the Last Supper, Jesus instituted the Lord’s Supper as a reminder of His sacrifice, reinforcing that God’s love and salvation are available to all.
Feb 16, 2025•49 min
Passing over betrayal
Luke 22:1-6 - This study explores the theme of betrayal. Betrayal is inevitable in life, often coming from those closest to us, but how we respond to it determines our spiritual well-being. Jesus exemplifies that forgiveness, rather than bitterness, leads to freedom, allowing us to trust in God rather than be enslaved by the fear of man.
Feb 09, 2025•39 min
Ambassadors
Ephesians 6:18-24 - This message concludes the series "Who God Says You Are" by emphasizing that everything God calls us to be builds up to our role as ambassadors for Christ. We are not defined by our own perception or the opinions of others but by God’s truth. As ambassadors, we are called to represent Him, equipped by God, and strengthened through prayer and community.
Feb 02, 2025•38 min
Armed
Ephesians 6:10-20 - This message emphasizes that spiritual warfare is a daily reality, not an extraordinary event. The enemy’s primary attack is against our identity in Christ, and the key to victory is being armed with the Gospel and the armor of God.
Jan 26, 2025•44 min
Valued
Ephesians 6:5-9 - This message is part of our series: Who God Says you are. This series looks at who God says we are in the book of Ephesians. This message focuses on Ephesians 6:5-9, emphasizing that our value is determined by God, not by our status or position. It encourages believers to serve with sincerity and dedication, knowing that their work is ultimately for the Lord.
Jan 19, 2025•33 min
Family
Ephesians 6:1-4 - This message is part of our series, Who God Says we are, where we look at the book of Ephesians to see who God says we are. The focus of this message is on Family and Ephesians 6:1–4, emphasizing the importance of children honoring and obeying their parents and the mutual responsibility of parents to raise their children in the training and instruction of the Lord.
Jan 12, 2025•37 min
Bride
Ephesians 5:22-2:33 - This is part of our series Who God says we are where we look at Who God says we are in the book of Ephesians. This message is a panel of married people with over 100 years of experience in married life between them, where they answer questions asked by the congregation.
Jan 05, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Our Culture
Topical - Discussing the culture of Crosswinds Church.
Dec 29, 2024•46 min
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