CrossWinds Church Sermons

1 Thessalonians 2 : 1 - 16 Charlie Painter, Executive Director Paul recounts in his letter to the Thessalonians, how much care he and his companions put into bringing them the Gospel. That care produced a lasting and effective ministry. Paul and the gang had an effective ministry because… I – They had the right motivation. (1 - 8) II – They had a good reputation. (9 - 12) III – It was God’s minist...

“Dear Thessalonica,  you are always in our thoughts…” 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Charlie Painter   Paul has received a positive report from the Church in Thessalonica and is responding in this letter to praise them and furth instruct them. In today’s passage Paul recounts the effects the Gospel has had on the Thessalonians and how they have effectively spread it to their worlds.   I – Paul remembered...

An Unexpected Encounter   Luke 24:13-35 Trenton Benishek     Today, we see two disciples with heavy hearts recollecting the events that took place on the cross. When an Encounter with a mysterious stranger (Jesus) Changes everything!   Sermon Notes    I - Filled with ________ hearts! (13-24)     II - ________ of scripture! (25-27)    III - Jesus ________ everything! (28-35)     Today's 'Ta...

What Do You Look Forward To?   1 Corninthians 15:1-8, 12-20 Pastor Willie Behrends     For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures…1 Corinthians 15:3-4   Sermon Notes       I - Look Forward To The __________ __________? (...

Get Ready for Easter!   Luke 19:29-44; Matthew 21:4-11 Pastor Willie Behrends     As we all know, really important things take preparation… And the most important day for Christians is Easter! So how do we, (and should we) prepare for that?   Sermon Notes   Today, the Palm Sunday account gives us some principles…    I - Do what ________ says! (Lk 19:29-40, Matt 21:4-9)     II - ________ what Jesus...

Matthew 10:26-33 Pastor Willie Behrends Jesus has been telling His disciples what they can expect on their Mission Trip: persecution, suffering, rejection, flogging, and even death! Today He tells them, (and us!) to “Have no fear!” Which prompts the question, “Why not be afraid?” I – God wants His _____________________ revealed! (26-27) II – Even _________________ is not the end! (28) III – God’s...

Persecution for Jesus’ Sake! Matthew 10:21-25 Pastor Willie Behrends     Today we see Jesus continuing to instruct His disciples on some of the persecution they are going to face. We also should expect many of these same things…   Sermon Notes   We also see things that WE need to be prepared for…            I - Division in your own ________!(21)                        II - Hatred and persecution b...

Some Things Need to Change Matthew 10:11-20 Pastor Willie Behrends Today, as we see Jesus continuing to prepare His disciples for their mission, He highlights the importance of being prepared and equipped, both physically, emotionally, and spiritually! Sermon Notes We also see things that WE need to be prepared for… I - Humbly receive God’s ________! (11-13a) II - Bravely accept people's _____...

Heading To The Harvest! Matthew 10:1-10  Pastor Willie Behrends Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore, pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.” (9:37-38) Today, Jesus does just that! Sermon Notes In fact, He’s STILL doing it to this day… I - Jesus ________ and ________ us! (1-4) II - Jesus sends us to our ________! (5-6)...

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How To Be Like Jesus!   Matthew 9:35-38 Pastor Willie Behrends     Last week the blind men asked Jesus for ‘mercy.’ Today we see the extent of His grace and mercy! As Christians, (followers of Christ) we should want to be like Him in our attitudes and actions.   Sermon Notes So, just how do we DO that?            I - We ________ what Jesus ________! (35-36)              II - We ________ what Jesus...

What Do You See And Say? Matthew 9:27-34 Pastor Willie Behrends Since the Sermon on The Mount we’ve been seeing how busy Jesus has been backing up His words with actions. Like those in this account today, what do you say about what you’ve seen? Today, we see the ministry of Jesus proving Who He is… I – The _______________ will be able to ____________! (27-31) II – The ___________ will be able to _...

Desperate Faith! Matthew 9:18-26 Pastor Willie Behrends As we continue in the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus meets two people of faith who now find themselves desperately in need of Jesus’ power! What kind of faith do you have, (and need) today? Sermon Notes What does a ‘desperate faith’ look like? I - You desperately believe the __________! (18-19) II - You believe, even when it takes __________l (20-2...

All New and Improved! Matthew 9:14-17 Pastor Willie Behrends   As we come back to the Gospel of Matthew, we see John's dsciples asking Jesus why His disciples are behaving differently than they are?  His answers are both for them AND for us today!   I – “We should  _______________________ , as at a wedding!”  (15)   II – “We don’t just  ______________  - _______ our lives!”  (16)   III – We ha...

Charlie Painter Acts 9:1-31 From darkness to light, Paul's journey shows how despite his past, he was able to serve Christ in a major way. Looking at his conversion and beginning ministry, we can learn how to have a great start in what God has called us to do. Paul started well by... I - ________ Jesus! (v.1-9) II - Being ________ by the Holy Spirit and the Church! (v.10-19) III - ________ his...

It's Just Like Starting Over! John 4:4-30, 39-42    Pastor Willie Behrends Today is the first Sunday of 2024. It’s a time of ‘new beginnings!’ Maybe you’re saying, “This year, it’ll be different!” Or…maybe you’re NOT saying that! Sermon Notes   Let's talk about starting over      I - Starting Over can bring __________! (v.4-6)      II - Starting Over can also cause __________! (v.7-18)    ...

Preparing for The Storms of Life! Acts 1:5-11 Pastor Willie Behrends We’ve spent a month remembering the first coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and today we’ll be reminded that He’s coming AGAIN! However…in-between there can be ‘storms!’ Sermon Notes In God’s Word to us today we see I - What we __________(and'__________') to know! (v.6-8) II - What we often do __________! (v.9-11) III - Wh...

Willie Behrends Luke 2:8-12 This is the time of year for Christmas Carols. We often sing them without really thinking about what they're saying, let's take a GOOD look at one of them. In this carol, we learn a few things about Jesus... I. The ________ of Jesus' birth! II. A ________ of Christ! III. Jesus' ________ of salvations! Next Week: Preparing for the Storms of Life! Acts 1:6...

Luke 2 : 8 - 11 Pastor Willie Behrends Today we remember the beginning of the fulfillment of many Old Testament prophesies as an Angel Army brings a joyous message to a very unlikely group! I – Who __________________ the message? (8) II – What ____________ the message? (9 - 11) III – What _______ the message? (11) NEXT WEEK: Hark, the Herald Angels Sing! (The Angels) (Luke 2 : 8 - 15)

‘Ringside Seats’ to Christmas! Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25; I John 5:11-13 Pastor Willie Behrends The Christmas account is all about the people there… And they’re people we THINK we know! But, do we REALLY know them? Sermon Notes I - Ringside Seat #1:__________ II - Ringside Seat #2:__________ III - Ringside Seat #3__________ NEXT WEEK: The Message of Joy! (The Shepherds) Luke 2:8-14 CrossWinds...

What Child is Coming? Isaiah 9:2-6 Pastor Willie Behrends Isaiah spoke of a great Christmas Gift to all of us… A CHILD that will be born in Bethlehem! But He’s much more than a child… Sermon Notes He will be a... I - W__________ C__________ II - M__________ G__________ III - E__________ F__________ IV - P__________ of P__________ NEXT WEEK: Mary & Joseph’s ‘Ringside Seats!’ Luke 1:26-38 CrossW...

Better or Bitter! Philippians 1: 3-11 Pastor Willie Behrends Sermon Notes Do I have.... I - Better or Bitter _________? II - Better or Bitter __________? . III - Better or Bitter __________? Next Week: You shall call His name Immanuel! Isaiah 7:14 CrossWinds uses the English Standard Version (ESV)

Give Thanks Always!   Ephesians 5:19-20, I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Pastor Willie Behrends   "[Speak to] one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, GIVING THANKS ALWAYS and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:19-20   Sermon Notes   What does the Bible say about Thanksgiving?    ...

The Command of Jesus!   Matthew 9:9-13 Pastor Willie Behrends   Hot on the heels of Jesus’ encounter with the paralytic AND the Religious Leaders, Matthew now describes his own submission to Christ, and yet another encounter with the Pharisees!   Sermon Notes   We can learn much from Matthew today…            I - A surprising __________ by Jesus! (9)            II - A commendable __________ by Mat...

Who’s in Charge Here? Matthew 9:1-8 Pastor Willie Behrends We’ve seen how the crowds were astonished that Jesus taught with such authority, (Matt. 7:28-29.) Today, He takes His authority to a whole NEW level, and calls us to respond accordingly! Sermon Notes As usual, we see Jesus’ actions back up His words… I - Jesus claims the __________ authority! (1-2) II - The __________ behind His claim! (3-...