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Pastors: John Stillman and Ken Schultz podcasts

genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity

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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The Final Exam
5/20/2012
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Duration: 37:45

You may have finished school many years ago, or still be in school, but there is one ultimate Final Exam awaiting us all. In Jesus description of the judgment, we learn some important truths about faith and a life lived for the glory of God and the good of others.
Don't Waste Your Talent!
5/13/2012
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Duration: 46:48

Everything in this world will encourage you to love, worship, adore, idolize, serve yourself. In this familiar parable from Matthew 25, Jesus describes faithfulness, reward, and the Father's joy towards those who take seriously their identity as servants in the kingdom.
Burning the Midnight Oil
5/6/2012
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Duration: 49:03

Jesus told many parables about the kingdom of heaven using the picutre of a party. The problem is, sadly, that some will not get in because they aren’t ready according to the way God has declared that we must enter into the celebration. In this parable of the virgins, Jesus tells us to shine brightly as we faithfully wait for His return.
For Such a Time as This
4/29/2012
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Duration: 38:59

Jesus' return is immanent, and yet many are completely unaware of it. In this message, Pastor John looks at Jesus' warnings in a few parables that challenge us to wake up before it's too late and we are faced with God's judgment.
The Signs of the Times
4/22/2012
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Duration: 45:48

Many Christians throughout history have attempted to predict the exact date of Jesus 2nd coming, forgetting that Jesus said we are to be part of the “welcoming committee” (inviting people into the kingdom) rather than the “planning committee” (setting the schedule for His coming). In this first message in a series called “No one knows the day or hour”, we’ll see how Jesus commands us to turn our attention outward and upward.
Them
4/15/2012
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Duration: 43:50

"Them" the church exists for them. Jesus gave the great commission not as a suggestion. In today's message in Matthew 28:18-20, Pastor Ken shares Jesus' call to the church which is the you and I need to go and make disciples of all people on this planet. We go under the authority of Jesus who has all authority on Heaven and on Earth and he uses His authority to help us go!
Jesus Really Rose From Death
4/8/2012
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Duration: 42:43

No event in history has been more studied, scrutinized, and written about than the death and resurrection of Jesus. Today, we are invited by an angel from heaven to come and see – and believe –that the tomb is empty! That He is risen!
Christ Died for Our Sins
4/1/2012
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Duration: 48:02

Sacrificial acts of valor are uncommon. People typically don’t sacrifice their lives for others. When the Bible tells us that Jesus died for our sins, we are reminded that He sacrificed His life so that we could draw near to God with confidence.
Insulting God
3/25/2012
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Duration: 43:55

In Matthew's account of Jesus' suffering and crucifixion, he described in detail the shame against Jesus' person, and the pain inflicted on Jesus' body. In this message, Pastor John illustrates the many shameful insults hurled at the perfect Son of God and provides a warning of how we might, at some times, insult God even today. But God will forgive your insults against His Son if you repent and "kiss the Son."
Standing on the side of Truth
3/18/2012
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Duration: 46:54

Sometimes we are faced with the opportunity to speak for Jesus before strangers, people with problems and needs, people we don’t get along with, enemies, people that want to intimidate us, people of bad character. What do we do? Jesus came into that kind of environment and says, “This is why I have come – to testify to the truth."
Someone to forgive me.
3/11/2012
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Duration: 41:18

Judas Iscariot committed what may be the most spectacular sin in the history of the world – the betrayal of the only Son of God into sinful men. But, he was no different than any of us in needing someone to forgive him. In this message, Pastor John uses the remorse and destruction of Judas to show who we must go to when we need “someone to forgive me.”
TRIAL
3/4/2012
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Duration: 47:00

We all face trials of various kinds that provide us with opportunities to give truthful witness about Jesus. In this message on Jesus' and Peter's trials in the early morning hours, we see that Jesus fails no one. He is faithful, even when we are not.
Making it Through the Dark Night of the Soul
2/27/2012
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Duration: 47:43

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus endured His “dark night of the soul.” In that time, He turned to His Father in prayer. In the same way, we too will have difficult days and dark nights. In this message, Pastor John looks at Jesus’ example and how He instructs us to pray.
Spectacular Sins and the Sovereignty of God
2/19/2012
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Duration: 41:15

There have been some spectacular sins in the history of the world. But because of God’s sovereignty, we can say, “What you intended for evil, God used for good.” (Gen. 50:20) In this message, Pastor John examines spectacular sins – including our own – and how the Son of God demonstrates the Father’s spectacular, sovereign love for us.
Our Plans: God's Plans
2/13/2012
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Duration: 50:55

Life brings hurts when it doesn’t go according to our plan. But when we realize that Jesus has a plan – and that it’s a good plan - then we just might be able to see something beautiful in it. In this message, Pastor John looks at Jesus’ plan and how some choose to follow His plan and be honored, or their own plan and face condemnation.
Calling Hypocrites to Repentance
2/5/2012
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Duration: 54:07

As Jesus closes His time in Jerusalem, He extends a tearful, passionate appeal to those who have rejected Him to be gathered in fellowship, comfort, and safety. We must turn to Him, or face the destruction and loss of what we hold dear.
Woe to Hypocrites - pt. ii
1/29/2012
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Duration: 43:32

85% of 16-29 year-olds say that present-day Christianity is hypocritical "some or a lot" of the time. Jesus has an even greater concern about hypocrisy in the church because we represent Him in the world. In today's message, Pastor John talks about "7 things hypocrisy does" and how Jesus responds to it.
Woe to Hypocrites - pt. i
1/22/2012
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Duration: 42:28

The Pharisees’ flattering words belied their hypocrisy. They said nice things to Jesus, but did not do what He said, believe in Him, or love Him. Today, Pastor John does the first of two messages on hypocrisy, and how our thoughts about Jesus are at the center of true religion.
Answering the Skeptics
1/15/2012
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Duration: 46:42

Many people in the world have a mistrust of religion. How do we respond to these skeptics? In this passage of Scripture, we see Jesus fielding questions from people who were skeptical of his teaching, character, and mission. From the way Jesus responds, we can learn much for how to handle our own “Q&A” sessions.
Enduring Faith
1/8/2012
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Duration: 46:07

Everybody has trials and some are meant to train us in patience and endurance. In today’s message in Hebrews chapter 12 we learn about Enduring faith by fixing our eyes on Jesus the author and perfecter of our faith we share in Christ suffering and His victory. We are to run toward the promises of God in faith and endurance as he trains us for rightiousness.
Faith
1/2/2012
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Duration: 41:55

Happy New year! In today’s message Pastor Ken shares a message on how to live a life of faith that is pleasing to God from Hebrews chapter 11. Without faith it is impossible to please God! In 2012 by our faith that He is and He seeks to reward us may we live a life pleasing to Him as we grow in knowledge, agreement, and confidence in Him and His word.
Room at the Table for One More
12/24/2011
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Duration: 23:17

In the parable of the Wedding Banquet, we learn that, right now, Jesus is preparing the party to end all parties. As we celebrate Christmas, we should be reminded of the great celebration that will take place for all of God’s people in heaven.
A Precious Word for A Rebellious People
12/18/2011
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Duration: 49:54

In an intense parable, Jesus illustrates the truth of our relationship with His Father, and what He has to say about it.
By What Authority?
12/11/2011
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Duration: 44:18

Around Christmas many get all sentimental about baby Jesus. We like baby Jesus because we can talk to Him - and He doesn’t talk back. He doesn’t tell us what to do or make us feel uncomfortable. But Jesus is the God-Man, and as grown-up Jesus He said and did things and some responded with belief and worship, and some responded with anger and accusations. What we’ll see in the text today is that it’s important for every one of us to change our minds about the authority of Jesus.
A House of Prayer for All Nations
12/4/2011
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Duration: 44:56

Jesus wants all people to know and worship His Father in Heaven. But there are many ways that people are robbed of that opportunity when the church does not operate according to God’s plan and design. And more importantly, God is robbed of the glory and honor due Him when we are uncareful and unfruitful. In this message, Pastor John describes four images of the church, and four ways we steal from God when we don’t operate as a church according to His plan.
What Child is This? - pt. i
11/27/2011
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Duration: 48:32

Who is this? was a question asked about Jesus all through His life. He spoke with authority, forgave sins, and did mighty miracles – What manner of man is this? A genuine Church exists for the admiration of Jesus Christ! When the world sees a Church worshiping like that, they will begin to wonder and ask, “Who is this?
Becoming Compassionate Christians
11/20/2011
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Duration: 41:33

In a recent study, 70 million Americans said they feel “left behind” and are not living to their fullest potential. On top of that, many are dealing with unresolved emotional pain and experiences that have caused them to seriously question God. How should we respond? In our brief text today, we see that Jesus is a compassionate healer and will learn how to imitate Him as His disciples.
The Way Up is Down
11/13/2011
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Duration: 44:32

We live in a world that aspires to greatness. And Jesus is not opposed to us pursuing greatness in His kingdom. It’s just that He has a different way of achieving it than the world.
Encouraging Words from an Eccentric Employer
11/7/2011
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Duration: 45:30

While the country has unemployment rates hovering around 10%, we look at a parable where Jesus teaches that His Father is like an employer who hires laborers - not because He needs workers, but because we need work. In this sermon, Pastor John explores the grace of God, and how we need to be cautious to not turn it into legalism.
HIMpossible
10/30/2011
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Duration: 42:35

Jesus' Kingdom is not of this world, so the priorities of the Kingdom will be different than what we are used to. In the passage we’re looking at today, Jesus tells a rich man to do what is seemingly impossible. But then we see that what is impossible for us, is only possible in Him. It is HIM possible.
Now
10/23/2011
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Duration: 46:07

In Today message titled “Now” Pastor Ken shares how we can live abundant lives in Christ not in the future in Heaven but right NOW! The text is from Roman’s chapter 8 where the apostle Paul teaches how to have abundant life without guilt, shame, or fear by living by the spirit.
Kingdom Family
10/16/2011
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Duration: 42:23

When it comes to marriage and family, the culture of a 21st century disciple of Jesus is much like the culture of a 1st century disciple of Jesus. When it comes to your family, will you trust the culture, or will you let God's word be your guide and your guard. In this message, Pastor John looks at Jesus' counter-cultural teaching on the Kingdom Family.
Kingdom Discipline
10/9/2011
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Duration: 46:51

We have been focusing in this chapter on the Kingdom Community. There are really two kingdom communities around us. The kingdom of Heaven and the kingdom of the World. Which do you belong to? One operates on the basis of Grace. The other on the basis of Law. Which do your actions towards others show that you are a citizen of?
Kingdom Calling
10/2/2011
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Duration: 45:13

There are many images used to describe the church community in the Bible – a fellowship, a family, a body. But one of Jesus’ most common images for the church was a flock because of what it says about His heart and our calling. Do you have the same heart for the Good Shepherd that the Good Shepherd has for you?
Kingdom Humility
9/25/2011
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Duration: 38:27

Jesus want s you in His kingdom community. And His concern and care are that people in His kingdom not get wounded, hurt, or led into sin. In this message, Pastor John explores how obedience to the Word of God demonstrates our humility and dependence on Jesus.
Jesus Paid it ALL
9/18/2011
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Duration: 39:41

Two topics that no one likes to talk about, but we cannot avoid, are death and taxes. In this passage, Jesus addresses both. He uses the issue of taxes as an analogy of how He uniquely can address the death that we must all face.
Faith that Cannot be Shaken
9/11/2011
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Duration: 36:16

Ten years ago today, America was attacked by radical Muslim extremists. Since then, it seems we have been living with anxiety through two wars, recession, polarizing politics and a string of natural disasters. In this message, Pastor John uses Jesus’ healing of a demon-possessed boy to illustrate where we should fix our eyes to establish a faith that cannot be shaken, regardless of the confusion around us.
A Tale of Two Goats
9/5/2011
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Duration: 43:17

Have you been hurt or abused by the sins of others? Jesus has help for both the victim of sin and the sinner. In today’s message “A Tale of Two Goats” Pastor Ken teaches on the doctrine expiation where by Jesus took away our sin and our shame so that we could live free of shame in a new identity in Him!
Friendship is a Sheltering Tree
8/29/2011
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Duration: 44:26

Jesus saves individuals and connects them to community to be the people of God Friendship with people is an essential part of the gospel.
Life Stewardship Seminar (Evening)
8/21/2011
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Duration: 01:13:57

Listen to the Life Stewardship Seminar by Doug Morrow to learn what options you have to increase income, increase giving and lower taxation.
The Kingdom of Heaven is Like
8/21/2011
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Duration: 28:44

In this message, guest speaker Doug Morrow explains Jesus' parable of the Talents and applies it to how we should think about Christian stewardship.
Cultivating Compassion for the Down and Out
8/15/2011
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Duration: 48:04

1,000 adults were recently asked in a survey, “What does your community need that churches could provide?” The #1 response was: “Help for the poor and needy.” In this message, Pastor John first shares what God’s word has to say about helping the needy, and then gives three important actions to increase our generosity to those in need.
Raising Family Values
8/8/2011
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Duration: 41:32

Proverbs is written by a father who is teaching wisdom to his children. In today’s message, Pastor John shares four “family values” that the Holy Spirit inspired Solomon to record for us to pass on to our sons and daughters.
Redeeming the Realities of Marriage
8/1/2011
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Duration: 46:04

Most couples spend more time preparing for the wedding than they do their marriage. It takes a 10-minute ceremony to become a husband and wife; it takes a lifetime to become the kind of excellent husband and wife God intends for us to be. In this message Pastor John shares wisdom from the book of Proverbs and other Scripture to help couples redeem the realities of marriage from a Biblical perspective.
Counsel, Correction, and Criticism
7/25/2011
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Duration: 43:52

Do you like to be corrected? Do you appreciate it when someone gives you a bit of unsolicited advice or criticism? We may not pursue counsel, correction, or criticism, but Proverbs would say that there is safety and life in receiving counsel well. In this message, Pastor John encourages understanding and appreciation of the value of counsel, correction…and even criticism from a Biblical perspective.
How to Steer Clear of the Danger of Anger
7/18/2011
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Duration: 51:50

If you are going to steer clear of the danger of anger, you have to manage your anger. Many people work at life, at a job, at raising a family. But they never work on their life, on the things that God wants them to work out. In this message, Pastor John shares some insight from God’s word on how we can wisely and healthily manage anger.
Wordly Wise
7/11/2011
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Duration: 47:27

Living wisely in our everyday world is challenging – and nowhere does this prove to be more true than our words. It’s so easy for our conversations to quickly turn sour, to go where he had not intended to go. In this message, Pastor John shares wisdom from Proverbs on how the tongue can be transformed from a factory of hurt to a fountain of life.
Enrolling in the School of Wisdom
7/4/2011
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Duration: 44:58

It’s summer and school’s supposed to be out for summer, but today we are opening enrollment in the School of Wisdom. God’s word promises blessings to those who are wise and also teaches us how to be wise. Today, Pastor John begins a series of messages on “living every day with every day wisdom.” Class is in session!
Accomplished!
6/27/2011
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Duration: 44:51

Jesus has all authority and commissions us to be personally involved in His mission to make disciples of all nations. And here’s what He says He will personally do: “I will be with you always.” In this message, Pastor John explores the depth of Jesus’ personal, powerful, privileged, and promising commitment to enable us to accomplish our Mission: Possible.
Words from the Well (Evening Service)
6/19/2011
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Duration: 37:17

In this message to kick of Mission: Possible week, Pastor John shares four encouraging words from Jesus, the Master Soul-winner.
Are you F.A.T.?
6/19/2011
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Duration: 44:01

Statements of faith aren’t much good unless they are translated into the real world. The good Samaritan showed love to his neighbor in a real way and gives us an example of what it means to be faithful, available, and teachable. Are you F.A.T.?
Drink!!! (Evening Service)
6/19/2011
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Duration: 27:16

In John Chapter 7 Jesus the man who claimed to be God tells the most religious people on the planet that they do not know God! They seek to kill him yet in His mercy Jesus invites even his enemies to drink of Him and know eternal life. Where are you quenching your thirst for God? In Jesus or in the functional saviors of your life. If in Jesus then according to His word out of your heart will flow rivers of living water to refresh thirsty souls around you.
Stay Down To Go Up!
6/13/2011
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Duration: 50:24

In Today’s message Pastor Ken coaches us by telling us to “Stay Down To Go Up!” in our worship of God! True worship of God does not happen by accident by the commit of your whole mind, body, and soul to God. Pastor Ken shares that learning to worship is much like the way he learned to pole vault in High School! When we train well as disciples we will reach new heights in our relationship with Jesus!
By this all will know...
6/6/2011
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Duration: 39:57

It’s easy to get caught up in the pursuit of “being a Christian” as American churchgoers define it: someone who believes in God, loves his or her family, and attends church regularly. Rather than ask, “Am I a good Christian?” we should start asking the question: "Am I a good Christ?" In this message, Pastor John shares how Jesus’ command to love one another is His premier command to obey that identifies us as His true disciples.
Are You Rowing or Flowing?
5/30/2011
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Duration: 01:00:10

“Are You Rowing or Flowing” In today’s message Pastor Ken challenges us to become active in fellowship with God and His people. Fellowship is not a party but a party with a purpose. We are not just a party having fun but a party on a rescue mission.
3 Words for Baptism
5/23/2011
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Duration: 45:26

Jesus commissions His followers to be disciple-makers, and part of what we are to do is baptize believers as a sign and symbol of their personal faith in Jesus. In this message, Pastor John share three encouraging words for those who are baptized and for the church.
Get In The Net!
5/16/2011
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Duration: 47:20

In this week’s message Pastor Ken shares how we can “Get one in the net” for Jesus and win at this game called church. To fulfill the great commission we need to commit ourselves to making disciples. The key is to learn from the master fisherman Jesus how to work together to catch men in His net of love.
Go
5/9/2011
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Duration: 41:06

Jesus' incarnation was in many ways a mission trip, a cross-cultural move starker than any missionary has ever experienced. In John's gospel alone, Jesus says more than 40 times that He was a missionary from heaven who came to minister in our earthly culture. And, likewise, Jesus' commands us to be missionaries in culture. His command could not be clearer, nor more worthy to be obeyed.
Get In The Game!
5/2/2011
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Duration: 43:27

Are you in the game? Are you living out God’s purpose for your life or are you all talk with no walk? Jesus expects us to be fruitful with what He gave us. In today’s message Pastor Ken shares a hard word from Jesus to help realign the church to be great church for Jesus and walk his walk.
The Hope that Changed the World
4/25/2011
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Duration: 37:12

The Bible is about Jesus – The Hope That Changed the World. Because He rose from death, Jesus changed everything, and is now worshiped by nearly 2 billion people all over the world as Lord, Christ, Savior, and God. In His name, the nations will put their hope.
The Undying Hope of the Cross
4/18/2011
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Duration: 43:33

Only two gospels record the details of Jesus’ birth, but all four record his death, and give quite a bit of attention as to how Jesus died. As Jesus first revealed His coming death, burial, and resurrection to His disciples, He reveals another truth to them: the way to real life is to die to self and live for Jesus.
getting to know HOPE on a first-name basis
4/11/2011
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Duration: 37:21

Having people know your identity - your name, your occupation, what you see as your life’s purpose – is important. Jesus wants you to know His identity, too, because eternal life is knowing Jesus Christ who was sent by the heavenly Father (John 17:3). Do you know Him?
A Sign of Hope
4/4/2011
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Duration: 39:37

People in the world are looking for a sign of hope, a sign that everything is going to be okay. Some need healing. Some need a touch of kindness. All need to be fed the true Bread of Life found in Jesus. In this message, Pastor John looks at how Jesus’ feeding of the 4,000 gives us a sign of hope.
Great Hope in Small Things
3/28/2011
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Duration: 41:36

What do you do with your faith when you face challenges and setbacks? What do you do when your faith is tested to the limit? In this sermon, we’ll learn about a woman who had great hope in small things and was rewarded greatly.
A Heart Transformed by Hope
3/21/2011
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Duration: 39:34

In this passage, Jesus gets to the root cause of sin and separation from God and our failure to worship. Our external actions and the words we say and the way we feel are ultimately rooted in the human heart. And when the heart is corrupted, it is far from the heart’s Creator. To worship properly what we need is a heart transformed by hope – by King Jesus.
Hope for the Despised and Rejected
3/13/2011
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Duration: 43:39

Jesus is the King of the Nations. Yet, unlike the dictators and despots of the world, Jesus is a different kind of king. He has all authority, but He is completely humble. He is forceful and challenging, but He is gentle. He is the rightful King, but He is rejected. In today’s message, we’ll see why people reject King Jesus, and how do we respond when that rejection falls on us.
Fear'n The Green
3/7/2011
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Duration: 52:47

In today’s message in Luke 12:13-21 Jesus teach us to be rich toward God or suffer a total loss because everything in this life is just kindling compared to God’s eternal treasures. It is God’s pleasure to share His treasure with us if we find our life in Him and not our possessions.
The Joy of the Kingdom
2/28/2011
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Duration: 39:53

A life focused on the pursuit of the kingdom brings joy. Joy in this life, and joy for all eternity. It’s the joy of having the deepest desire and need of your life fulfilled.
The Kingdom in the World
2/21/2011
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Duration: 42:02

The kingdom of God coexists in the world today with the kingdom of Satan, sin, and separation from God. In the Parable of the Weeds, Jesus introduces us to the Anti-Mission of our enemy, Satan, and how Jesus’ servants support the Mission of the Kingdom.
Response to the Kingdom
2/14/2011
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Duration: 43:59

The world is filled with four kinds of Christians. But Jesus is only interested in one kind – normal Christians. In this message, Pastor John explains Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and what it says about normal Christianity.
Real Disciples
2/7/2011
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Duration: 41:18

Real disciples of Jesus are marked by identity first, then activity. In this message, Pastor John looks at an ancient example of faith that Jesus commended.
Real Strong
1/31/2011
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Duration: 40:57

Satan and sin are real and affect our lives daily. In this message, Pastor John shares some of the ways in which we are vulnerable to Satan’s attacks and how we can avoid the eternal effect of sin through putting our faith in Jesus.
Real Caring
1/24/2011
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Duration: 44:38

God is a loving Father who cares about your work as well as your rest. Some people are so protective of their rest and doing what’s right for themselves, that they end up with no joy and show no care or concern for others. Is this message, Pastor John explores Jesus’ practical example to show us how to be caring servants.
Real Smart
1/17/2011
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Duration: 41:36

We have smart phones, smart cars, and smart cards. But what about smart people? In this message, Pastor John shares what Scripture says about what it means to be “real smart.”
Real Greatness
1/10/2011
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Duration: 45:16

As Jesus sends His disciples out on mission, we can learn some important principles to guide us in our mission as a church.
The Mask of Fear
1/3/2011
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Duration: 46:24

Hypocrisy the “Mask of Fears” something we each struggle with. In today’s message we will look at how our “Fear of Man” traps us and how learning to “Fear God” will free us from the bondage of insecurity and fear of others.
Fear Not Little Flock
12/27/2010
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Duration: 54:22

Our fears and anxieties are killing us and stealing our joy! Fear is a cancer for our souls and we are often not aware of the damage it is doing lives. Jesus’ words are relevant to the fears we face today and He has the answers for us in today’s message.
Tidings of Comfort and Joy
12/25/2010
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Duration: 24:39

The story of Christmas is so familiar to us that often we lose the message of what this blessed event mean to mankind. The Angel tells the Shepard’s not to fear hear the message that God is now with us we truly have nothing to fear because God has got our back. This is true “Tidings of Comfort and Joy!”
The Promise of His Presence
12/20/2010
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Duration: 34:36

In the first message in this series, we saw that God made a promise in the Garden of Eden to send a Savior to rescue us from our bondage to sin and Satan. In this message, Pastor John explains how God fulfilled His promise to provide us with His presence forever.
The Power of His Presence
12/13/2010
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Duration: 44:40

Worship is a reminder of where we come from and who we belong to. Who or what you worship indicates who or what controls you. In this message, Pastor John explains how God redeems us from our bondage to sin, self, and Satan so that we can truly worship Him.
Jesus Sends.
11/29/2010
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Duration: 47:37

As Jesus sends His disciples out on mission, we can learn some important principles to guide us in our mission as a church.
Merciful Like Jesus
11/22/2010
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Duration: 43:19

In the context of mission, we will encounter people who need mercy. Rather than judge, criticize, or mock like the Pharisees, Jesus teaches us a lesson on mercy: express mercy towards others as a means of showing obedience and faithfulness towards God.
Jesus Leads. I Follow.
11/15/2010
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Duration: 45:31

Many people are looking for a domesticated Jesus. A tame Jesus. A Jesus who will heal, and will also “heel.” In this message from Matthew, Pastor John challenges our thinking on how we often try to call Jesus to meet our needs, rather than being available to His call of missionary/military living.
Jesus Heals
11/8/2010
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Duration: 46:53

In the first specific healing miracle that Matthew records, Jesus demonstrates that He is a healer who with authority over sickness and sin. And because we have been cleansed, we can join in His mission to show the world that God is doing something.
I Got a Rock!
11/1/2010
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Duration: 42:21

In Today message 'I Got a Rock!' Pastor Ken shares what a wonderful gift it is to be able to read the bible. You don’t have to read it. You get to read it! It is a privilege given to us by men who suffered greatly like the Apostle Paul and church reformers throughout the centuries. We live in very blessed time where we can easily read the freeing life giving Word of God. You God a Rock in Jesus!
Drop Your Rock
10/25/2010
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Duration: 38:11

We learn how the Pharisee fall into a trap they set for Jesus. Jesus instead traps them in their hypocrisy. He teaches us about how to drop our rocks of condemnation for those who have hurt us and forgive them as God forgives us so we can then walk in the freedom of God’s love.
A Tree and Its Fruit - The Demands of Life in the Kingdom
10/18/2010
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Duration: 46:31

In the closing words of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus has strong, direct words to say about the demands of life in His kingdom.
How to be Narrow Minded Without Being Judgmental
10/11/2010
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Duration: 44:42

3-out-of-4 unchurched people agree with the statement: "The church is fully of hypocrites who judge others for doing things they do themselves." Perhaps it's just an image problem, but Christians who take Jesus' commands seriously are often perceived as being narrow-minded and judgmental. In this message, Pastor John talks about how serious this command is, and what we can do to make sure we obey it properly.
Rich Towards God
10/4/2010
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Duration: 46:10

The recession of 2008-2009 has led many to rethink their ambitions. In this passage, Jesus gives us three commands that will help us experience richness towards God.
7 Practical Essentials of Prayer
9/27/2010
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Duration: 48:21

Jesus had a practical prayer life, and He calls us to pray in the same way. In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus doesn’t give a formula for prayer, but a format for prayer that is meant to intersect and interact with our daily lives in a practical way.
Conversations with Dad
9/20/2010
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Duration: 40:42

Prayer is a rather universal thing. It's remarkable how many people say, "Yes, I pray." In this passage, Jesus shows us that the difference between Christian and non-Christian prayer is not fundamentally in how prayers are made, but in who is being addressed.
Fast. Pray. Love. For Real.
9/13/2010
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Duration: 38:44

We love praise. Attention. Admiration. Applause. The reality is that everything we do carries the risk of being tainted by hypocrisy. In this message Pastor John shares how Jesus instructs us to be careful to avoid crashing on the rocks of hypocrisy.
Loving Like God Loves
9/6/2010
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Duration: 44:32

It's our role - our desire - to be known as God's children. And that happens, Jesus says, by loving like God loves.
From Religion to Righteous
8/30/2010
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Duration: 43:50

As Jesus addresses the disciples of His kingdom, He teaches them the difference between religious and righteous. We need to have a righteousness that is exceptional (greater than that of the Pharisees) in order to enter the kingdom of heaven. We have a perfect, righteous Father and we are to imitate Him, which is accomplished by the practice of love.
Blessings of the Kingdom II
8/23/2010
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Duration: 49:25

The kingdom of God operates different than the kingdoms of the world. Believers are thrust into a culture war that is inevitable. In the opening to the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus shares three outcomes to kingdom living.
Following the King
8/9/2010
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Duration: 50:16

During His earthly ministry, Jesus was immensely popular. He is still popular today, but what does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this sermon, Pastor John shares that we aren’t just saved from the condemnation of our sins, but are selected for service in the kingdom.
The Testing of the King
8/2/2010
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Duration: 45:58

Temptation to sin is something that we deal with all through life. Is there hope for us to be able to resist temptation? In this passage from Matthew’s gospel, Jesus the Son of God resists temptation and shows us how we find victory over temptation.
The Inauguration of the King
7/26/2010
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Duration: 41:06

Every kingdom needs a king. Kings are not voted on, but are appointed, anointed, and coroneted in public ceremonies. In this passage from Matthew’s gospel that describes Jesus’ baptism, we see Jesus publicly identified as King by His Father.
Preparing for the King
7/19/2010
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Duration: 44:23

Some think that repentance is just for “big” sins or big sinners, or something that happens only once in a believer’s life. In this message, Pastor John begins a series of messages from Matthew’s gospel that will help us unlock the blessings of the Kingdom.
Legacy Lives
7/12/2010
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Duration: 41:26

1 Peter was written to Christians scattered like seeds in the world. As we live out our lives wherever God places us, Peter shares three legacies that belong to Christians who have been born of the imperishable seed of the gospel.

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