Spirit Lake Campus

Imagine finding the ultimate love note from written about someone who is sweeter than honey, and always true? Imagine that in the the love note were words that are the secret to our happiness, more delightful than chocolate cake. That is Psalm 119. It describes how we should love the Bible, God's love note to us. This is why Paul, in 2 Timothy, charges us to stick with the Bible. Don't let the bus...

As we make New Year's Resolutions, we must remember that a relationship with God is much more than a line item on a list. In fact, he comes before any checklist we could create. We should make an effort to ensure that we live a life honoring to God, not putting Him in a box on our one-and-done to-do list. Because it's not community or ourselves who will make change happen, it's God who truly does.

What would it look like for us to increasingly focus on Jesus and the message of the gospel this Christmas? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the answer from Hebrews 2.

Everything God has done for us in Jesus is greater in every way. One of the greatest things God has done for us in Jesus is the completeness of our forgiveness. We can not be any more forgiven than we already are through Jesus!

In C.S. Lewis' novel, Prince Caspian, there is a famous scene where Lucy rushes to Aslan the lion, falls between his front paws and buries her face in his mane. Aslan the lion represents Jesus. When Lucy is resting in his mane, she says these famous words. "Your bigger!", says Lucy. Aslan says, "That is because you are older, little one… every year you grow, you will find me bigger." C.S. Lewis' p...

What is it about a Christian's character that will lead to their church either leaping or stumbling into the future? Acts 11 tells the story of two churches and how clinging to the unhealthy parts of our past hinders the progress of the gospel.

What are the essentials to be saved by Jesus? What kind of can be saved by Jesus? These are the important questions we answer in Acts 10. Join us as we discover what we need to know and believe to be saved from our sins by Jesus.

Who are the people you wouldn't have over for dinner? Why wouldn't you have them over? Peter needed to understand that Jesus died for all people. Not just some people. He needed to open his home to everyone so they could hear about Jesus.

When God looks around for an individual He can use strategically for His kingdom, what kind of person does He choose? In this study, we discover the qualities of a life God uses to grow His kingdom, as well as what can hold us back.

Fatalism is the feeling that our marriage will never improve, our children will never repent, and our work will only get worse. As Christians, no matter what we face, we are not fatalists. We do not lose hope because of Jesus. In this study, we learn how, when we least expect it, Jesus can turn impossible situations around.

How far is too far gone? Could Jesus save Adolf Hitler? Should Germans have bothered to pray for the salvation of Adolf Hitler? If we sin repeatedly, will Jesus give up on me? Join us as we discover what God says about his ability to save the worst of sinners.

What does an effective presentation of the good news of Jesus look like? In this message, we explore the saving faith of the Ethiopian Eunuch and what we can learn about how to gospel was effectively presented to him.

Jesus tells the story of the wheat and the tares. His point is that in the church, there will always be those with fake faith as well as genuine faith. How can we tell the difference between faith in Jesus that saves and faith in Jesus that doesn't? As we continue our study in Acts, we encounter a man named Simon, and from him, we learn about faith that doesn't save.

The assassination of Charlie Kirk had an unintended consequence. Instead of diminishing his Turning Point USA organization, it exploded with growth. The same thing happens with the church. Join us as we explore how attempts to destroy the church end up making it grow.

In this world, many aren't tolerant of Christians; they are violently opposed to them. Why are so many opposed to Jesus? Join us as we learn how God helps Christians in times of suffering and death. Even in death, Christians enjoy victory instead of defeat.

History repeats itself. In Stephen's speech before the Sanhedrin, he shows how easy it is to repeat the sins of our forefathers instead of avoiding them. Just as the Israelites rejected Joseph and Moses as their God-given leader and savior, the Sanhedrin rejected Jesus as God leader and savior in their day. It is easy for our hearts to do the same thing.

When was the last time God seemed slow in answering our prayers? In Acts 7, Stephen shows us how God's plans for his people are often fulfilled over generations, not minutes. He also shows us how to see Jesus in Old Testament history and how easily we can repeat the sins of those who lived before us.

Everyone one of us has heroes we follow. It could be an influencer on social media or an elder who lived their life well. The question is, are we following the right kind of person? In Acts 6, we are introduced to Stephen, a man whose life is worth following. Join us as we learn what gave him, and can give us, a life worth imitating.

What does a biblical church look like? How do you know if you are part of one? As we look at what the EFCA believes about the church, we learn a little about the history of the church and what the Bible says is essential for being part of a healthy one.

What will Christ's Return be like? Does it matter? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the answer from the Scriptures.

While we are a society that is more connected than ever, loneliness is out of control. It devastates people emotionally and psychologically, and everyone wants a friend. We will do almost anything for companionship. The good news is Jesus has not left us alone! In this message, we look at how the Holy Spirit is with us and what he comforts us, so no matter what we face, we are never alone.

Why is the Bible unique and what does that mean for us? Join us this morning at CrossWinds Spencer as we reflect on the answer to this question.

The Bible talks about sin. What does sin look like? What are the different ways we commit it? Join us as we get a glimpse of the Bible's panoramic view of sin and see how it leaves us desperate for Jesus.