Synopsis
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.
Episodes
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Last Words Matter
01/06/2025 Duration: 19minLuke 23:39-43 - In this message we look at Jesus's last conversation with man before his death and resurrection.
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King of Mercy
25/05/2025 Duration: 46minLuke 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.
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Are you mourning?
18/05/2025 Duration: 42minLuke 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.
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Are you listening?
11/05/2025 Duration: 57minLuke 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.
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Innocent Condemned & Guilty Freed
04/05/2025 Duration: 51minLuke 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.
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Exploring the assurance of salvation
27/04/2025 Duration: 28minRomans 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.
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The Promise
20/04/2025 Duration: 53min1 Corinthians 15:35-45 - The resurrection of Jesus is not a metaphor or hopeful story — it is a historical, physical fact that changes everything.
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Pray
16/03/2025 Duration: 41minLuke 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.
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Triumph through Trials
09/03/2025 Duration: 48minLuke 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.
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Disciple Making - The pathway to Greatness
02/03/2025 Duration: 53min2 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.
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Rethinking Greatness
23/02/2025 Duration: 46minLuke 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.
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Passing over betrayal
09/02/2025 Duration: 38minLuke 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.
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Ambassadors
02/02/2025 Duration: 37minEphesians 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.
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Valued
19/01/2025 Duration: 32minEphesians 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.