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.
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James 1:25-26 -This message explores what genuine faith looks like according to James 1:26–27, emphasising that true religion is not outward appearance but inward transformation expressed through action.
James 1:16-25 -This message, based on James 1:16–25, explores the difference between being tempted and being trapped, emphasising that temptation is common but does not have to lead to bondage. It highlights that believers often lose the battle not at the level of desire, but at the level of interpretation—what they believe temptation means about them.
James 1:9-15 -This message explores three key lessons from James 1:9–15: earthly status is temporary, trials have eternal rewards, and sin begins within the human heart. It emphasizes that temptation does not come from God but from our own desires.
James 1:1-8 -
Psalm 16:1-11 -This message unpacks Psalm 16 as a prophetic “song of victory” pointing to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It shows that true security, joy, and identity are found not in circumstances or worldly pursuits, but in God alone. Because Jesus rose from the dead, believers can live with unshakable hope, knowing that death is defeated and fullness of joy is found in God’s presence.
Psalm 118:1-22 -This message explores Palm Sunday through Psalm 118, showing how Jesus entered Jerusalem not as a conquering political king, but as a sacrificial King bringing true peace.
Psalm 34:1-22 -This message on Psalm 34 explores what it means to truly trust God, not just in moments of ease but in seasons of uncertainty, fear, and waiting. Trust is shown not only through belief but through surrender—choosing God’s way even when outcomes are unclear. A life of trust becomes a “song,” reflecting confidence in God’s character, faithfulness, and control.
Psalm 31:1-24 -The message explores the spiritual practice of surrender—trusting God even when circumstances are uncertain or painful. Psalm 31 demonstrates David’s willingness to place his life completely in God’s hands despite fear, enemies, and distress. True surrender is not passive resignation but an active trust that God is faithful and in control.
Psalm 22:1-31 -The message on Psalm 22, reflects on how sorrow, suffering, and lament are real parts of the human experience and the Christian life. Scripture shows that God meets people in their pain and uses suffering to shape endurance, character, and hope in Christ. Because Jesus entered human suffering and carried it to the cross, believers can bring their sorrow honestly to God and find hope and transformation through Him.
-This message, rooted in Psalm 118, explores why thankfulness should be the natural response of a believer—not just on special occasions, but every day of life. Ultimately, our song of thanks flows from remembering His deliverance, trusting His steadfast love, and fixing our hearts firmly on Jesus, the cornerstone.
Acts 19:1-10 -This message recaps the final week of the All Hands on Deck series, using Acts 19 where Paul finds disciples in Ephesus, equips them with the fullness of the gospel, and builds a movement that spreads the Word throughout Asia in two years. It challenges believers to know the church’s mission and to live out their faith with intentional disciple-making, not just religious attendance.
1 Corinthians 9:19-23 -This message challenges believers to engage their community with creative communication rooted in the gospel, modeled after the apostle Paul’s approach in 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, where he becomes “all things to all people” to win some for Christ.
Proverbs 15:31-32 -This message explores how God calls us to give and receive feedback in ways that strengthen faith, character, and community. It highlights the importance of speaking truth with love, not pride, grounding our words in scripture and humility.
1 Corinthians 12:12-27 -The message underscores the biblical truth that Christian community matters, because believers are designed to function together as one body in Christ, not in isolation.
1 Corinthians 12:4-11 -This message challenges believers to live out Jesus’ call by serving others with the gifts, time, and circumstances God has given them, just as Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 12. True service is rooted in recognizing our unique roles and using what God has given us for the common good of the Church and the world.
Colossians 3:1-17 -This message reminds us that Christians have died to their old selves and now have a new, hidden life in Christ, which should transform both our character and community.
2 Timothy 2:2 -In this message, the pastor emphasizes that the church’s mission is grounded in the Great Commandment and the Great Commission — to love God, love others, and make disciples who make disciples. He contrasts a consumer model of church with Jesus’ organic, relational model of training and reproducing disciples through teaching, tasking, and accountability.
Hebrews 10:24-25 -This message is part of our series called All Hands on Deck. This series will walk us through the culture of Crosswinds by focusing on our seven culture points. message emphasizes that encouragement is vital to the mission of the church—it is an intentional, Spirit-led practice that builds others up, spurs them toward love and good works, and aligns the church as a unified crew on mission for Jesus
Revelation 2:1-7 -The message highlights how the church in Ephesus faithfully served Christ with hard work, doctrinal purity, and endurance, yet lost the passionate love they once had for Jesus.
John 1:15-18 -The message teaches that Jesus Christ embodies both unmerited grace and absolute truth — not as mere ideas but as the living Word who became flesh.
John 1:11-14 -The incarnation — the Word becoming flesh — reveals God’s astounding love, His willingness to dwell with humanity, and His provision of salvation through Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. Jesus’ coming in the flesh makes possible our adoption into God’s family, offering eternal life and transforming our identity and purpose in Him.
John 1:5-8 -This message emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the true light of the world — not a temporary or symbolic light, but a living, eternal light that continues to shine in the darkness.
John 1:1-3 -The sermon proclaims that “the Word” in John 1 — the Logos — is not an impersonal force but the eternal, divine, personal agent through whom all creation came into being. It asserts that Jesus (the Logos) predates creation, sustains all life, and brings light and purpose to humanity.
Exodus 20:1-21 -This message addresses the age-old question: Why do bad things happen to good people? Suffering and hardship are not always a result of personal sin — but often a byproduct of living in a fallen world, spiritual warfare, the refining work of God, or simply the mystery of His sovereign plans. Like Job, Christians are called to respond not with anger or despair, but with worship, trust, perseverance, and reliance on God.
Luke 14:25-33 -In this message we are invited to reframe what “budget” means in the life of a follower of Jesus Christ: it’s not just about money, but about giving of our time, talents, priorities and resources in such a way that follows His economy. We are challenged to count the cost, allocate wisely, and trust that when we surrender, God supplies more than we think.
