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What Does The Bible Say About Happiness?

December 26, 2021 - 12:27 PM Sermon SeriesStand Alone Sermons


Blaise Pascal said, “All men seek happiness.” Thomas Aquinas, the most influential theologian of the Middle Ages, said, “No one can live without delight, and that is why a man deprived of spiritual joy goes over to carnal pleasures.” God created us with a longing to be happy. To satisfy that desire, people stuff almost into their life in search of pleasure. What does the Bible say about our craving for happiness and how can we find lasting happiness that doesn’t expire? Join us to learn what the Bible teaches us about happiness and where to find it.

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Luke 15:1-10 - We Are 4 The 1 Who Is Lost.

October 24, 2021 - 06:52 PM Sermon SeriesVision


This week the remains of Brian Laundrie were found in Florida. The feverish hunt for Brian revived the search for many others who have gone missing. Unfortunately, most are never found. On the rare occasion when people are saved, it is one of the greatest joys a family can experience. This weekend we begin a series on CrossWind’s 5-Year Vision. We will learn how much joy God experiences when someone far from God is saved and comes home.

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Jude 24-25 - The Greatness Of God Demands The Worship Of God

October 17, 2021 - 08:26 PM Sermon SeriesJude


If you need a box of diapers, you will have a hard time finding them. Due to inflation and supply chain issues at least 1 in 3 Americans are facing a diaper shortage. Diapers are not the only item that is hard to find. Just about everything is scarce and pricey. As a result, people grumble against those in power. In the final message of Jude, we find there is no reason to grumble about what our God has done for us. Instead, there is every reason to sing his praises now and forever. Join us in the final message of Jude as we discover why the greatness of our God demands the worship of his people.

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Philippians 4:1-9 - Christian Endurance

August 02, 2020 - 10:29 AM Sermon SeriesPhilippians



The Indy 500 is the largest sporting venue in the world. It has a seating capacity over 235,000. Add infield seating capacity, and they can handle over 400,000 people. While everyone loves a good race, the only way you can place in a race is you need to finish the race. Blowing an engine or crashing into a wall leaves you with nothing. The Christian life is like the Indy 500. What matters more than starting the Christian life is enduring to the end and finishing the Christian life. As Paul begins to wind up his letter to the Philippians, he gives them five hurdles they need to conquer if they are going to stand firm in Christ for the long haul. They are the same challenges we face if we want to be faithful to Jesus until the end of our days. Join us as we learn how to stand strong for Christ until we finish the race of life.

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Philippians 1:19-26 - To Live Is Christ. To Die Is Gain.

May 17, 2020 - 12:13 PM Sermon SeriesPhilippians



In 1993, while fishing St. Mary's Glacier, Bill Jeracki had a boulder crush his leg. Alone in the wilderness, without a jacket or communication equipment, with a snow storm bearing down upon him, he had to make a frightening choice to survive. Using his shirt as a tourniquet, he amputated his leg using his fishing knife. He then crab-walked to his truck and drove himself to the hospital. People will do almost anything to avoid death. Each of us is innately terrified by it. What if we could peer behind death's door and find out what lies on the other side? If we could be certain death wasn't terrifying, wouldn't that change the way we live? Join us as we peek behind death's door and discover why Christians have nothing to fear because Jesus has made death better than life.

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Philippians 1:1-11 - Joy In Loneliness

May 03, 2020 - 01:38 PM Sermon SeriesPhilippians



As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, our nation struggles as they are stuck at home. While phone calls and Zoom video chat help us stay connected, we are still lonely. Nothing can replace face to face conversation. More people are struggling with loneliness than the virus. Loneliness is not exclusive to the pandemic. Even before the COVID-19, 40 percent of Americans considered themselves lonely. Social media relationships are up, but real relationships are down. How do we solve the problem of loneliness? Where can we find deep and satisfying relationships? Join us as the Apostle Paul introduces us to a different kind of relationship called gospel partnerships. These are relationships than deeper and more fulfilling than anything ordinary friendships can offer.

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Philippians 4:4-8 - How Do I Stand Strong For Christ When Times Are Tough?

March 29, 2020 - 02:37 PM Sermon SeriesPeace In A Pandemic



As we continue in the COVID-19 pandemic, the borders between states are closing. Minnesota has a shelter-at-home order. The National Guard is called out in a number of states. Our nation's anxiety increases by the hour. As jobs are lost and income dwindles, how can we follow Christ well in these chaotic days? Join us as we see what the apostle Paul tells us about standing for Christ when times are tough.

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Mark 12:18-27 - The Resurrection Is Better Than The Joy Of Marriage

February 23, 2020 - 10:23 AM Sermon SeriesGospel of Mark



On November 14, 2004, 6-year-old Alex Malarkey was with his father as they drove home in rural Ohio. When his father made a left turn, their car collided with oncoming traffic. The impact of the crash detached Alex's skull from his spinal cord. Alex lived but he awoke from a coma two months later as a quadriplegic. When he awoke, he began telling his parents about visiting heaven, seeing Jesus and angels that intervened in the car accident to save his father's life. Tyndale House published a book about Alex's trip to heaven claiming it was a true story. It sold over a million copies. Unfortunately Alex later admitted that he made everything up to get attention. Millions of people were deceived by his fictional stories about life after death. Is there a way we can know what lives beyond the grave? Can we know with certainty that there is life after death? Join us as we discover the certainty and joys of the resurrection.

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Ephesians 3:14-21 - Getting More Joy From The Gift Of The Son

December 16, 2018 - 12:09 PM Sermon SeriesThe Gift Of The Son




When it comes to our relationship with Jesus, it is easy to think most of those blessings will be ours in eternity, not today. As we continue our study in Ephesians we learn how we can have more joy from the gift of Jesus today, not just in the future.

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Habakkuk 3:1-19 - How Can I Have Joy In My Troubles?

September 02, 2018 - 02:27 PM Sermon SeriesHabakkuk




In 1851, an English missionary named Allen Gardiner was shipwrecked. He and his shipmates landed on a small uninhabited island off the coast of South America. Over the next six months each of them died of starvation. As far as we know, Allen was the last one to die. As a Christian, he spent time in the word of God every day until he died. The last entry in the journal that was found beside his dead body had his reflections on Psalm 34:10. In this entry, he summarized his thoughts on this verse by essentially saying, "I am overwhelmed by the goodness of God." How could a dying man be overwhelmed by God's goodness? In this final chapter of Habakkuk, we discover how to be overwhelmed by the goodness of God even when the world around us is falling apart.

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1 Timothy 4:1-5 - Why Must I Savor Earthly Pleasures?

April 02, 2017 - 08:50 PM Sermon Series1 Timothy



When God gives you a better car than you expected or you find yourself with a nicer home than you planned, do you feel guilty? Do you wonder if you are enjoying too much pleasure and not living with a wartime spiritual mindset like a good follower of Christ? In this study we learn why God is more glorified when we enjoy the gifts he provides rather than abstain.


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1 Peter 1:3-9 - Ten Truths Every Christians Need To Remember When Life Falls Apart

August 31, 2014 - 10:07 PM Sermon Series1 Peter



When life falls apart, how do we make it through? As Christians, what help does God offer in hard times? In the opening verses of 1 Peter we find 10 life-changing truths to hold us together when everything else is falling apart.

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John 3:22-36 - He Must Increase, I Must Decrease

July 12, 2012 - 05:24 PM Sermon SeriesGospel of John


Everyone faces times of loss. Every career that rises must eventually set. In this message, we discover how John the Baptist handles losing market share in the baptism business. We learn how to survive the seasons of life where our influence wanes.

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Doctrine - Christian Living

November 05, 2010 - 02:07 PM Sermon SeriesDoctrine



Pastors and Christian counselors are approached every week by people with problems. Some are struggling with an alcohol addiction, men are struggling with internet pornography, women are struggling with materialism. While everyone needs help, the real issue for these problems is much deeper. Most of our struggles come from worshiping the wrong thing! When we worship Christ, most of our problems fade away. Join Dr. Trucksess as we learn how what we worship determines how we live.

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Heaven - The Hope of Heaven

August 29, 2010 - 02:30 PM Sermon SeriesHeaven




We spent a whole summer on Heaven. I am sure some of you wish we spent less time on heavenly realities and more time helping with earthly troubles. Surprisingly, the study of Heaven is a great help on earth. Join me as we learn the practical ways God changed us through this study.

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Heaven - Why Study Heaven?

May 17, 2010 - 12:27 PM Sermon SeriesHeaven



A recent Harris poll revealed that 82% of Americans believe in heaven and 63% of Americans think they will go there when they die. While many people are interested in heaven, the same Harris poll revealed that most know little about it. Join Dr. Trucksess as we discover the importance of studying heaven.

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