August 2, 2026
Confidence and Spiritual Alignment Aligning our prayers with God’s will is a theme that runs throughout Scripture. Here are several key passages that explain how to cultivate that alignment and what it looks like in practice: 1. Asking with the Right Motives “Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume… Read More »
July 19, 2026
Troublesome Times (part 1&2) (Part 1) The Bible is deeply filled with wisdom, comfort, and practical advice for navigating difficult or turbulent times. Rather than offering a single checklist, it approaches hard times through different lenses: emotional comfort, mental perspective, and practical action. Here is a breakdown of the core advice it offers for troubled… Read More »
July 12, 2026
Boasting within ones self In a world completely dominated by self-promotion, personal branding, and the “look what I built” mindset, addressing self-boasting cuts right to the heart of human nature and our need for grace. Sermon Title: Moving from self-reliance to Savior-reliance Theme: Moving from self-reliance to Savior-reliance. Key Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23–24 and Galatians… Read More »
July 5, 2026
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Ultimate Willingness of Jesus Introduction: The Question of Willingness Opening Prayer: Invitation to the Willing Savior “Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts that are often carrying more than we admit. Some of us come here feeling weary, some feel distant, and some of us are holding onto secret brokenness, wondering… Read More »
June 27, 2026
The Weight of a Lifetime, The Reach of Grace Sermon of compassion to those worried they have sinned their entire life and are worried they may not be able to have God’s forgiveness and compassion. The Weight of a Lifetime, The Reach of Grace Welcome. Today, I want to speak directly to the heavy, exhausted… Read More »
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.
