CrossWinds Church Sermons

So, is it Jesus…or Pigs? Matthew 8:23-27 Pastor Willie Behrends Last time the disciples asked, “What sort of man is this, that even winds and sea obey Him?” (Matthew 8:27) Today they, (and we!) get the answer to their question, AND a choice to make! Sermon Notes Four things jump out at us in today’s passage… I - Jesus meets His __________! (28) II - He receives a __________ request! (29-30) III -...

Select passages from 1 &2 Samuel and Psalms Charlie Painter   King David faced many challenges and setbacks throughout his life but persevered through them because of His faith. Today we’ll look at some of the unique problems he faced and explore his mindset in the Psalms that helped him persevere.   I – Perseverance requires a ___________________ ! (1 Samuel 16 : 12-13, 2 Samuel 7 : 12-15)  ...

Alive Again! Ephesians 2:1-10 Trenton Benishek, Student Ministries Director We don’t have to be taught how to sin, that comes naturally for us! And it’s something everyone struggles with. Today, we’ll see that because of Christ we can step out of our sinful nature and into a new life found only in Him! Sermon Notes I - Our _____ condition! (vrs. 1-3) II - He made us _____! (vrs. 4-7) III - _____ b...

Can Jesus Calm YOUR Storm? Matthew 8:23-27 Pastor Willie Behrends Today’s passage is the account of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee. It's a powerful reminder that we need to trust Christ, even in the middle of OUR personal ‘storms!’   Sermon Notes   Three things jump out at us in today’s passage…   I - Jesus can lead us into _____! (23-24)     II - Jesus is _____, even if we’re n...

What’s It Cost to Follow Jesus? Matthew 8:18-22 Pastor Willie Behrends   What is the real cost of being a disciple? In our passage today we see three things we should plan on doing if we truly want to be a follower of Jesus Christ!   I – Leave the _____________________ behind!  (18)   II – Expect that it’ll be ______________________! (19-20)   III – When called, come _________________________! (21...

The ‘Seed’ of Mercy! Matthew 8:14-17 Pastor Willie Behrends Jesus’ love cannot be contained. It’s like the old proverb that says, ‘Mighty oaks from little acorn’s grow!’ Today we’ll see the mercy of Jesus growing in both size and impact. FIRST, There’s a _____________________ act of mercy!” (14-15) THEN, ______________ are brought to Jesus! (16) FINALLY, The mercy of Jesus is _____________________...

How Marvelous is Your Faith? Matthew 8 : 5 - 13 Pastor Willie Behrends   Today, as we continue in the Gospel of Matthew, a very unlikely person demonstrates that he truly understands Jesus! We’ll see that we better not judge a book, (or a life) by its cover!   There are three things we can learn from in today’s passage… I – A ___________________ that required faith!” (5-7)   II – A _______________...

Jesus is Willing-How About You?   Matthew 8:1-4 Pastor Willie Behrends The Sermon on The Mount was amazing, but the question now is: ‘Does Jesus have what it takes to back up that high standard of living?’ And if so, what does that mean for His followers?    Sermon Notes            I - The ______ of Jesus is recognized! (1-2)                II - The ______ of Jesus is demonstrated! (3)           ...

Genesis 37-50 Pastor Willie Behrends Joseph was faithful throughout his life; so, God was able to use him when He was ready! In this final chapter of Joseph’s life, we again see the character qualities that got him there, which are also character qualities that can sustain US as well! Sermon Notes I - Joseph lived a life of _____! II - Joseph lived a life of _____! III - Joseph lived a life of ___...

Genesis 46 : 31 - 47 : 26 Pastor Willie Behrends   Today we see, after so much pain and suffering, Joseph is finally enjoying the benefits that can come from a life of integrity!   There are several things we can learn from his behavior… I – Joseph didn’t take ___________________of the situation!   II – Joseph was ___________ and _________________!   III – Joseph gained ___________________ among t...

Genesis 45 : 16 - 46 : 30 Pastor Willie Behrends   This week, as we continue in the Life of Joseph, the focus shifts back to Joseph’s father Jacob. As the sons bring their father to Egypt, there is much we can learn from Jacob today!   I – Begin thinking about _________________ ! II – Listen to what ______________ says! III – Expect your _________________ to change!   Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask You...

Genesis 44 : 1 - 45 : 15 Pastor Willie Behrends   The life story of Joseph, as we have seen these past few weeks, gives us a model for forgiveness, as well as a model for ACCEPTING forgiveness!   We learn two things in today’s passage… I – Forgiveness must be _______________________! II – Forgiveness must be _____________________!   Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself… 1. “Have I asked for ________...

Genesis 43 : 15 - 34 Pastor Willie Behrends One thing that seems to cross all the barriers between us and our worlds is a demonstrated love and forgiveness that comes from God through His people! This is what we see today. Look at what happens to Joseph’s brothers, (can you relate?) I – They feel the effects of their ________________! (15 - 18) II – They try to make a _________________! (19 - 22)...

Genesis 42 : 36 - 43 : 14 Pastor Willie Behrends Jacob’s sons report back to him what happened in Egypt and, (as expected!) their father takes everything that has happened personally! God has struck him with yet another tragedy! We can learn some things (not to do!) from Jacob’s behavior… I – Jacob ___________________ within! (36 - 38) II – Jacob ___________________ in! (1 - 10) III – Jacob ______...

Struggling Towards Confession! Genesis 42:1-35 Pastor Willie Behrends   As we continue in the Life of Joseph our focus now turns to his brothers. They will finally have to deal with something they’ve avoided: What they did to their brother so many years ago!    Sermon Notes   What was true for Joseph can be true for us as well!            I -  God can use your ________! (1-7)            II - See _...

They Had Been With Jesus!  Pastor Nathaniel Baleanu  “Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men, they were amazed, and began to recognize them as having been with Jesus.”    Sermon Notes  Here are four things we can learn from Joseph…  I - Are you willing to pay the _____ of Discipleship?  II - Living as a _____clearly!  III -...

Willie Behrends Genesis 41:41-57 I - Make ____ for what's coming. 1. He had a realistic view of the challenges he faced. 2. He carried out specific plans. - His plan was Specific - His plan was Attainable - His plan was Measurable II - Make _____ with your past. 1. Joseph believed God was in Control. 2. Joesph focused on the present, rather than the past. - Acknowledge and identify the painful...

From Prison to The Palace! Genesis 41:1-40  Pastor Willie Behrends   After many years in prison, Joseph experiences FREEDOM! And once again, the things that happen to him become an example for us as we live among those in OUR worlds!    Sermon Notes   Here are four things we can learn from Joseph…            I - Be _____ for God to use you! (1-14)            II - See _____ clearly! (15-16a)      ...

Ac-cent-tchu-ate The Positive!   Genesis 40:1-23 Pastor Willie Behrends     As we continue today in the life of Joseph, we realize that, like him, we often have no choice in the situations in which we find ourselves…but we CAN choose how we will respond to them!   Sermon Notes   What was true for Joseph can be true for us as well!            I - We can be _____ or _____! (1-8)                II -...

Joseph’s Secret of Success! Genesis 39:1-23 Pastor Willie Behrends   As we continue in the account of Joseph, we’ll see that his life & behavior demonstrates at least four principles that result in, and characterize, a ‘successful’ life!    Sermon Notes   What was true for Joseph can be true for us as well!            I - The Lord was _____ Joseph! (1-6a)              II - Joseph wouldn’t sin...

How Do I Make Sense of Suffering? Genesis 37:1-36 Pastor Willie Behrends   Today we begin a series on the life of Joseph, one of the sons of Jacob. As we’ll see, he was a man who had more than his share of adversity, and yet through it all he remained faithful to God!    Sermon Notes Here are three questions concerning Joseph…            I - What would we _____ from Joseph?                        ...

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Matthew 7 : 24 - 29 Pastor Willie Behrends Today, Jesus gives one final choice in The Sermon on The Mount: Where to build your life! Like all building projects, the location is vital… I – Build on a ______________ foundation!” (24 - 25) II – Don’t build ___________________ a foundation! (26 - 27) II – Jesus’ _______________________ is the foundation! (28 - 29) Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself… 1...

The World of ‘Make-Believers! Pastor Willie Behrends Today we see one of, (if not THE!) most frightening passages in all of God’s Word! Many supposed ‘believers’ will discover, (on the day of judgement!) that they will not enter heaven! Sermon Notes Here are some of their objections to being turned away… I - But I know who You are, _____! II - But look what I’ve _____, Lord! III - So, what am I __...

Matthew 7 : 13 - 20 Pastor Willie Behrends   Not all choices are equal. This week Jesus presents us with a series of choices. In each there is a ‘good’ choice and a ‘bad’ choice; in spite of the lies we hear around us.   Lie #1 – There are many _____________ to God! (13 - 14) Lie #2 – If it looks_____________, it is _____________! (15) Lie #3 – What you __________ doesn’t matter! (16 - 20)   Today...