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.
Jonah 1:10-17 - Though Jonah ran from God's call because he feared that God would be merciful to Israel's enemies, God intervenes through a supernatural storm and a great fish in order to redirect Jonah and preserve his mission. The central point: we can be “swallowed up” by God's grace—He will pursue us, save us, and send us back out to proclaim mercy, even when we resist.
Jonah 1:10-17 - Though Jonah ran from God's call because he feared that God would be merciful to Israel's enemies, God intervenes through a supernatural storm and a great fish in order to redirect Jonah and preserve his mission. The central point: we can be “swallowed up” by God's grace—He will pursue us, save us, and send us back out to proclaim mercy, even when we resist.
Jonah 1:5-10 - God often sends storms into our lives not simply to punish, but to awaken us, redirect us, and draw us back into His purposes. Jonah tried to run away, avoided facing God's call, and in doing so created a bigger problem—not just for himself, but for others around him. Yet God's purposes persist, and even through disobedience, He pursues, disciplines, invites us to “arise,” repent, and take up what He has for us.
Jonah 1:5-10 - God often sends storms into our lives not simply to punish, but to awaken us, redirect us, and draw us back into His purposes. Jonah tried to run away, avoided facing God's call, and in doing so created a bigger problem—not just for himself, but for others around him. Yet God's purposes persist, and even through disobedience, He pursues, disciplines, invites us to “arise,” repent, and take up what He has for us.
Jonah 1:1-4 - This sermon introduces Jonah chapter 1, emphasizing that Jonah's flight from God's command incurs “stormy seas” — turmoil and brokenness — because disobedience always brings consequences. Yet even in Jonah's rebellion, God's mercy pursues him: God sends storms, intervenes, and ultimately provides a way back.
Jonah 1:1-4 - This sermon introduces Jonah chapter 1, emphasizing that Jonah's flight from God's command incurs “stormy seas” — turmoil and brokenness — because disobedience always brings consequences. Yet even in Jonah's rebellion, God's mercy pursues him: God sends storms, intervenes, and ultimately provides a way back.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Luke 23:44-49 - The message "Darkness Defeated" explores the crucifixion of Jesus in Luke 23:44–49, emphasizing that His death was not just a tragic event, but a victorious fulfillment of God's promise to defeat sin, death, and the devil. Through supernatural darkness and the tearing of the temple curtain, God demonstrated that Jesus was the only one who could reconcile us to Himself.
Luke 23:44-49 - The message "Darkness Defeated" explores the crucifixion of Jesus in Luke 23:44–49, emphasizing that His death was not just a tragic event, but a victorious fulfillment of God's promise to defeat sin, death, and the devil. Through supernatural darkness and the tearing of the temple curtain, God demonstrated that Jesus was the only one who could reconcile us to Himself.
1 John 2:7-14 - This message, drawing from 1 John 2:7-14, emphasizes that the "old commandment" of love is fulfilled and made "new" through Jesus Christ. It highlights that genuine faith is demonstrated by loving one another, and it addresses believers at different stages of spiritual maturity—children, young men, and fathers—each marked by their growing knowledge of God, strength in faith, and ability to overcome evil.
1 John 2:7-14 - This message, drawing from 1 John 2:7-14, emphasizes that the "old commandment" of love is fulfilled and made "new" through Jesus Christ. It highlights that genuine faith is demonstrated by loving one another, and it addresses believers at different stages of spiritual maturity—children, young men, and fathers—each marked by their growing knowledge of God, strength in faith, and ability to overcome evil.
- In this message we look at leadership and what we can learn about Leadership from the example of Deborah.
- In this message we look at leadership and what we can learn about Leadership from the example of Deborah.
Luke 23:39-43 - In this message we look at Jesus's last conversation with man before his death and resurrection.
Luke 23:39-43 - In this message we look at Jesus's last conversation with man before his death and resurrection.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1 Corinthians 15:35-45 - The resurrection of Jesus is not a metaphor or hopeful story — it is a historical, physical fact that changes everything.
1 Corinthians 15:35-45 - The resurrection of Jesus is not a metaphor or hopeful story — it is a historical, physical fact that changes everything.
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