June 21, 2026
My Will Be Done: 21st Century Christianity and the Sacred Weight of Waiting Scripture Readings:** Psalm 40:1 & Isaiah 64:4 The Opening Hook: The Three-Second Eternity It happens to all of us at least once a week. You are sitting at your desk, or looking at your phone, trying to load a video, pull… Read More »
June 14, 2026
Tuned to the Shepherd’s Voice By: Bishop Ronald K. Powell ✝️ John 10:27-28 (KJV) “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” Key Theological & Contextual Insights The… Read More »
June 7, 2026
Compelled to Fill the House Scripture Focus: Luke 14:23 Theme: Moving past comfort to extend radical hospitality. Introduction: The Awkward Open Invitation Good morning, Crosswinds family. Imagine putting weeks of effort into planning the ultimate celebration. The catering is locked in, the music is set, and the decorations are perfect. You send out the invitations… Read More »
May 31, 2026
The Works of the Flesh (Galatians 5:19-21) In his letter to the Galatians, Paul gives a similar warning, stating that those who live by the “works of the flesh” will not inherit God’s kingdom. This list expands heavily on relational friction and spiritual infidelity: Sexual Sins: Sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery. Spiritual Sins: Idolatry and witchcraft (pharmakeia). Relational Sins: Hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions, and envy. Behavioral Sins: Drunkenness, orgies, and the like.
May 24, 2026
The Life of God in You: Unveiling the Transforming Power of Galatians 2:20 Introduction: Explain the significance of Galatians 2:20 within the broader context of Christian theology. Supporting Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9 (Paul’s concern about deviating from the true gospel), Romans 6:6-7 (our old self was crucified with Christ) Explanation: Paul’s letter to the Galatians was… Read More »
May 17, 2026
How to seek and know God: scripturally With Bishop Ronald Powell Seeking and knowing God is often described in the Bible not as a one-time event, but as a lifelong pursuit—a “holy hunt” of sorts where the prize is already waiting to be found. Scripturally, this process involves a combination of intentional desire, disciplined… Read More »
May 10, 2026
The Closed Case: Silencing the Accuser With Bishop Ronald K. Powell Main Scripture: Revelation 12:10-11, Psalm 51:3, and Psalm 103:12 I. The “Loud Interruption” (The Problem) The Hook: Describe the scene of worship—the one place we expect peace—suddenly being interrupted by a “loud” memory of a past failure. The Struggle: Use David’s cry in Psalm… Read More »
May 1, 2026
Title: The Reservoir of the Soul With: Bishop Ronald K. Powell Key Text: “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” —… Read More »
April 12, 2026
While “walking” implies a steady progression or journey, Paul also uses the imagery of being “filled.”
April 5, 2026
Sermon Title: The Great Divide: Understanding the Spirit in a Natural World Scripture Focus: 1 Corinthians 2:14–16; 3:1–3 I. Opening Statement (The Vision) “Church, today we are standing at the edge of the most significant boundary in human existence. It isn’t a border between nations or a divide between the rich and the poor. It… Read More »
