
Crosswinds Church: Audio Channel
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
Crosswinds Church in Plainfield Illinois is dedicated to teaching, living and connecting people with Jesus. Pastors John Stillman and Ken Schultz lead preaching for Crosswinds Church and regularly distribute audio content via this channel.
Location:
United States
Description:
Crosswinds Church in Plainfield Illinois is dedicated to teaching, living and connecting people with Jesus. Pastors John Stillman and Ken Schultz lead preaching for Crosswinds Church and regularly distribute audio content via this channel.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.xwindschurch.org
Episodes
Exploring what it means to be doers of the Word
9/7/2025
James 1:19-27 - In this message we are reminded that being doers of the Word means living out our faith in obedience, not just hearing Scripture. James 1 calls us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger, and to let God’s Word transform our actions. True faith shows itself through bridling the tongue, serving those in need, and living distinctly from the world.
Duration:00:28:13
When Jesus hits send
8/31/2025
Luke 24:45-53 - Jesus “hits send” on His followers—ordinary, unpolished people—and commissions them to proclaim repentance and forgiveness of sins to all nations. He empowers them through the Holy Spirit, opening their understanding of Scripture so they grasp God’s redemptive mission. The message challenges believers to embrace their missionary identity now, trusting in God’s power rather than human adequacy.
Duration:00:40:03
Proof of Life
8/24/2025
Luke 24:36-47 - This message, recounts Luke 24:36–47, where the resurrected Jesus appears to his fearful disciples and offers tangible proof—His wounds and eating food—that He is alive. Jesus’s bodily resurrection is God’s definitive evidence of life, bringing peace, purpose, and confidence even amid doubt and fear
Duration:00:42:24
The Greatest Bible study ever
8/17/2025
Luke 24:13-34 - In this message, Pastor Ken emphasizes that the ultimate Bible study happens when Jesus Himself leads us through Scripture—as He did for the two disciples on the road to Emmaus—bringing clarity, conviction, and joy.
Duration:00:43:10
Appointment of a lifetime
8/10/2025
John 15:1-17:0 - This message explores how believers, once united with Christ, are appointed as His lifelong co-workers—serving without retirement to bear lasting spiritual fruit. Rooted in John 15, the sermon emphasizes abiding in Christ as essential to fruitful, obedient, sacrificial living.
Duration:00:53:52
Discover Hope
8/3/2025
Luke 24:1-11 - This message centers on the resurrection of Jesus as the foundation of living hope, contrasting it with superficial hopes rooted in money, health, reputation, or religion. It emphasizes that Jesus’ empty tomb is a historical fact that transcends cultural shifts and intellectual objections, giving believers unshakable confidence in God’s promises.
Duration:00:44:50
Trust
7/27/2025
Exodus 16:4-35 - In this message, we look at the principle of trust—rooted in Sabbath-keeping and daily dependence on God—through the Exodus 16 manna narrative. The contrast between the Israelites’ fear-driven grumbling and God’s consistent, gracious provision reveals how trust is cultivated through obedience and rest.
Duration:00:50:40
Share
7/20/2025
Leviticus 23:1-3 - This message explores God’s design for Sabbath as not merely personal rest, but shared rest—a missional practice of inviting and serving others.
Duration:00:46:33
Encourage
7/13/2025
Exodus 20:8-11 - The sermon centers on Exodus 20:8–11, emphasizing Sabbath not as a burdensome law but a divine gift designed to encourage and refresh us, liberated from the relentless stress of sin and modern life.
Duration:00:36:30
Restore
7/6/2025
Genesis 2:1-3 - This message explores the biblical principle of rest as established by God in creation. It explains that true rest is more than physical downtime — it is a spiritual posture of trusting God’s completeness and ceasing self-driven striving. Rest is presented as a sacred space we are invited to enter at any time, allowing God to restore our lives and free us from the burdens of anxious toil.
Duration:00:35:01
Sacred Pause
6/29/2025
Luke 23:50-56 - In this message, the vital importance of Jesus’s burial is highlighted as the “sacred pause” between the crucifixion and the resurrection — not a minor detail but an essential part of the gospel. The burial confirms that Jesus truly died, fulfills Old Testament prophecy, and embodies the Sabbath rest that points to our ultimate rest in Him.
Duration:00:28:50
Darkness Defeated
6/22/2025
Luke 23:44-49 -
Duration:00:37:08
Fathers of the Faith
6/15/2025
1 John 2:7-14 -
Duration:00:31:16
Ready
6/8/2025
- In this message we look at leadership
Duration:00:34:42
Last Words Matter
5/31/2025
Luke 23:39-43 - In this message we look at Jesus's last conversation with man before his death and resurrection.
Duration:00:19:01
King of Mercy
5/24/2025
Luke 23:32-38 - In this message from Luke 23, Pastor Ken reflects on the crucifixion of Jesus, emphasizing how Jesus chose to die between two criminals, identifying with sinners even in death. Despite being mocked, beaten, and humiliated, Jesus extended mercy—praying for forgiveness for those who crucified Him.
Duration:00:46:04
Are you mourning?
5/17/2025
Luke 23:26-31 - This message explores the spiritual significance of mourning—not just for loss through death, but also the many forms of loss we experience in life. Jesus’ words to the mourning women on the road to the cross invite us to reflect on what we grieve and whether we are truly paying attention to our sorrow.
Duration:00:42:58
Are you listening?
5/10/2025
Luke 23:18-25 - "Are You Listening?" explores the importance of spiritual listening—hearing not just with our ears, but with our hearts. Using Luke 23 and the silence of Jesus before His crucifixion, we reflect on how God's voice often becomes clearest when we quiet our own.
Duration:00:57:53
Innocent Condemned & Guilty Freed
5/4/2025
Luke 23:1-16 - Jesus, though completely innocent, is falsely accused and condemned by religious leaders and political authorities seeking to protect their own interests. In this message we explore how Jesus responded to injustice with silent strength, trusting God's justice rather than seeking man's approval.
Duration:00:51:42
Exploring the assurance of salvation
4/26/2025
Romans 8:1-11 - This message from Romans 8:1–11 unpacks the foundational Christian truth that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. It explores the assurance of salvation, not based on our ability to live perfectly, but on the finished work of Christ, who frees us from the law of sin and death.
Duration:00:28:16