http://www.crosswindsonline.org en-us 2008 Crosswinds Wesleyan Church Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:12:00 -0500 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 00:12:00 -0500 Applicable life lessons for living life to the fullest Crosswinds Wesleyan Church An archive of the recent weekend messages spoken at Crosswinds Wesleyan Church in Canandaigua, NY An archive of the recent weekend messages spoken at Crosswinds Wesleyan Church in Canandaigua, NY http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RSS_(file_format) Crosswinds Wesleyan Church office@crosswindsonline.org No Christianity Sun, 25 July 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:32:03 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_07-25-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People living in God’s kingdom seek genuine transformation that begins with intimacy with God and leads to service. Sun, 18 July 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:37:15 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_07-18-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People living in God’s kingdom persistently seek after God’s best and trust that He always provides for his kids. Sun, 11 July 2010 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:35:52 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_07-11-10JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People living in God’s kingdom refuse to judge other people and instead focus on their own integrity. Sun, 04 July 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:31:12 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_07-04-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People living in God’s kingdom express an “irrational, inexplicable” trust in God’s ability to care and provide for them. Sun, 27 June 2010 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:38:59 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_06-27-10JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People living in God’s kingdom live in regular communion with God through prayer and other spiritual disciplines. It is this regular communion that makes forgiveness of others possible. Sun, 20 June 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:30:16 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_06-20-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People living in God’s kingdom live in regular communion with God through prayer and other spiritual disciplines. It is this regular communion that makes forgiveness of others possible. Sun, 13 June 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:38:23 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_06-13-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg We take a 1 week break from our current series to look at a story in Luke’s gospel. The story is about a master who goes away, leaving his servants with large sums of money. When the master returns, he settles accounts with his servants. At the close of the service each adult 18 and older will be given a gift, as well as a challenge to use the gift wisely. Sun, 06 June 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:34:00 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_06-06-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People living in God’s kingdom are not concerned with appearance, but rather seek to honor God with humble, generous spirits. Sun, 30 May 2010 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:27:56 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_05-30-10JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People living in God’s kingdom are called to the highest standard of love—including the least-lovable people in our lives. Sun, 23 May 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:34:49 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_05-23-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People living in God’s kingdom will not be driven by revenge but will seek reconciliation, and will not be coerced into doing life the world’s way. Sun, 16 May 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:29:46 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_05-16-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People living in God’s kingdom should be people of integrity who do not use words to manipulate or get their way. Sun, 09 May 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:41:23 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_05-09-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People living in God’s kingdom should see the termination of any relationship—especially marriage—as the absolute last resort. Sun, 02 May 2010 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:32:51 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_05-02-10JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People living in God’s kingdom will not see others as objects for their own pleasure, but will seek to honor all people as God’s handiwork. Sun, 25 April 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:35:10 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_04-25-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg People in God’s kingdom will have the highest possible standards for their personal relationships. They will make sacrifices and take the initiative in reconciliation. Sun, 18 April 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:37:50 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_04-18-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg In the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) Jesus pronounces God’s blessing on the least-likely of people—the down-and-outers. Jesus follows this good news with a challenge: Now go be a blessing to others. Using the metaphors of salt and light, Jesus challenges us to share our blessings with the world. Sun, 11 April 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:38:24 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_04-11-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg The Sermon on the Mount is addressed to a diverse group of people: The well-to-dos, educated and elite, and the misfits, outcast and rejects. When Jesus begins to teach it may surprise you which group He says is blessed! In this message we’ll wrestle with the “hows,” “whys” and “whos” of God’s blessings. Sun, 04 April 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:34:01 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_04-04-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg The earliest story of Jesus’ resurrection ends abruptly. The ladies arrive at the tomb, find it empty, and run away. No, Mark’s pen didn’t run out of ink; instead, he leaves us to finish the story! In this message we’ll wrestle with the Easter story and be challenged to draw our own conclusions. Sun, 28 March 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:33:27 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_03-28-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg This message will re-tell the story of Palm Sunday focusing on the significance of Passover, and Pontius Pilate’s intimidating ride into Jerusalem. We’ll discover that there are two ways to do life—one based on power, threats and intimidation, the other based on humility, trust and love. Sun, 21 March 2010 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:29:18 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_03-21-10JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg The Jewish faith operated with a detailed sacrificial system that was implemented by their priests. In the Hebrew Scriptures we see a succession of priests from Aaron, to the Levites. The author of the New Testament book Hebrews picks up this theme and says that Jesus is our great High Priest, but He is unlike any priest before Him. Sun, 14 March 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:35:41 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_03-14-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg The Christian Church has its own unique vocabulary. One word we toss around quite a bit is “Salvation.” In this message we’ll discover that our understanding of “salvation” is way too small! Sun, 07 March 2010 11:00:00 EST Eric Weaver 00:41:24 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_03-07-10EW.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg Paul told the believers in the region of Galatia that he had been “crucified with Christ!” What did Paul mean by that? What does it mean for us today? In this message we’ll wrestle with this provocative language and discover the real power that is available to us through the resurrection of Jesus. Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:23:10 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_02-28-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg Throughout the Bible God puts His mark on His people. God ’s message is clear: “These are my kids!” In this message we’ll discover how God marks our lives with love and grace. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:38:41 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_02-21-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg After 40 days of prayer and fasting Jesus is confronted with the taunt, “If you really are the Son of God….” In this message we’ll discover what the Bible says about our son/daughtership in God, and how as followers of Jesus our lives should be characterized by great peace and joy! Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 01:11:12 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_02-14-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg In this message—designed for the mature audience only—we’ll wrestle with what the Bible says about romantic love and how this compares with what our culture teaches us. Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:44:41 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_02-07-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg “I love you.” It’s a phrase most of us use fairly often. We usually use it to convey very real, intense emotions. We say, “I love you” a lot, but do we really mean it? Do we really show it? In this message we’ll discover that Jesus says who we love says everything about us. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:36:47 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_01-31-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg The rock group Foreigner asked this question in the 80s, but we never really answered it. We’ll wrestle with understanding what love really is, and we’ll learn that loving each other is really impossible until we experience love ourselves. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:36:57 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_01-24-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg As we continue our series on Community; The truth about life: Everybody has a mat. Who carries your mat for you? Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:32:23 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_01-17-10JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg The Scriptures make clear what many other cultures are discovering: Genuine joy is best discovered in community. In this series we’ll discover how the first followers of Jesus responded to His life-changing message. This week: Created For Community. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:33:54 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_01-10-10JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg The Scriptures make clear what many other cultures are discovering: Genuine joy is best discovered in community. In this series we’ll discover how the first followers of Jesus responded to His life-changing message. We’ll wrestle with the nuts of bolts of community and our vision for community. Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST Eric Weaver 00:47:51 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_01-03-10EW.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg Most of us have chosen one or two New Year’s ‘resolutions’ that we are determined to stick with. But despite our efforts, these resolutions are often forgotten a few weeks later. In this week’s message, we will discuss what we are called to do with our experiences of last year, as well as what we can resolve to do this coming year. Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:37:05 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_12-27-09JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg We’ll wrestle with the difficulties of the previous year/decade and learn that real peace and healing are found as we surrender to the LORD. Thurs, 24 Dec 2009 6:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:16:36 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_12-24-09JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg At the time of Jesus’ birth Herod reigned as “King of the Jews.” Herod ruled with brute force as he acquiesced to Rome, and built his own kingdom. It was under the threat of violence, oppressive taxation, and destitute poverty that a baby was born that shook Herod to his core. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:37:53 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_12-20-09JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg When Joseph learned that his fiancé was pregnant, and that the father was none other than God Himself, Joseph’s world was turned upside down. Joseph knew the “right” course of action—he knew the letter of the law. Thankfully, Joseph let God re-define what it really meant to do the right thing! Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:30:49 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_12-13-09JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg Mary probably had the usual plans for a 13-year-old girl: Hang out with friends, check out the boys, audition for Israeli Idol, etc. Then, an Angel appeared to this young girl, interrupted her plans and changed everything. Instead of pitching an adolescent fit, Mary accepted what God had for her. Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:32:14 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_12-06-09JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg The story of Christmas challenges us to get past our petty disputes about greetings and make sure that the revolutionary Jesus is indeed the center of our Christmas, and our lives! Sun, 29 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:29:02 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_11-29-09JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg Jesus’ gift to us on this first Sunday of Advent is the reminder to stay focused on what’s most important, and be prepared! Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:37:27 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_11-22-09JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg Jesus takes the disciples to Caesarea Philippi - a very godless place - and says that is where his church will be built. The challenge will be for people to remain actively involved in their culture. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:38:18 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_11-15-09JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg We'll look at how Israel lost its way under Solomon and how it's easy for us to do that today. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:29:56 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_11-08-09JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg God's call to Abram was twofold: I will bless you, and make you a blessing. Salvation is about being rescued and how the church is at its best when it is serving (rescuing) its community. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:34:29 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_11-01-09JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg faith is not primarily about sin-management and forgiveness, but about restoration--which of course includes forgiveness. The challenge is to make our vision of God bigger which will enable our faith to be so much more meaningful. !--EPISODE 10.25.09 --> Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:28:09 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_10-25-09JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg Salvation is a spiritual transformation of who we are, not just a repackaging. !--EPISODE 10.18.09 --> Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:27:40 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_10-18-09JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg We don't have a "works based faith", but our works are a very spiritual part of our faith. !--EPISODE 10.11.09 --> Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:39:05 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_10-11-09JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg God longs to use everyone one of us, in every type of family we are in, to display His redemption story and pass on our faith from one generation to the next. Sun, 27 Sept 2009 11:00:00 EST Eric Weaver 00:45:11 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_09-27-09EW.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg As many of us struggle to be the kind of parent God calls us to be, we often wish that we had a detailed instruction book that guides us through the many challenges of raising children. One question many parents ask; “Am I setting an example for my kids to follow?” Sun, 20 Sept 2009 11:00:00 EST Joe Roberts 00:35:22 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_09-20-09JR.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg Jesus says "Not everyone who calls me 'Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven..." It's about all the struggles the Christian Church is currently facing - how we've become distracted - and how we can get back on the right path. Sun, 13 Sept 2009 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:28:08 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_09-13-09JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg Where are the roads we are on taking us? (ie. marriage, jobs, children, dating, habits...) Sun, 06 Sept 2009 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:33:20 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_09-06-09JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg What role does scripture play or could be playing in our lives? Sun, 30 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:25:52 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_08-30-09JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg This week's message is about trusting in the goodness of God in the storm. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:27:02 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_08-23-09JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg This week's message is about questioning God and His control of things. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:27:36 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_08-16-09JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/audio_default2.jpg "Going All In" Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST Eric Weaver 00:39:34 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_08-09-09EW.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/Sermon_08-09-09EW.jpg Even in times of prosperity, freely giving back to God what He has freely given us is sometimes hard. But take courage - in times of trouble we will be rescued, and will give Him glory. And in reality, it’s all His anyway! Sun, 02 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EST Eric Weaver 00:39:34 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_08-02-09EW.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/Sermon_08-02-09EW.jpg Headlines remind us daily - the economy is struggling, our stock market is failing, prices are climbing and unemployment is hitting way too close to home. But God has made it very clear that everything in the world is His, and He is still in control - no matter what the headlines say. Sun, 26 July 2009 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:25:22 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_07-26-09JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/Sermon_07-26-09JS.jpg "Isn't She Beautiful: One" (John 17:20-26) Sun, 19 July 2009 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:29:43 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_07-19-09JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/Sermon_07-19-09JS.jpg "Isn't She Beautiful: Rhythm" (1 Cor. 12:12-31) Sun, 12 July 2009 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:32:22 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_07-12-09JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/Sermon_07-12-09JS.jpg "Isn't She Beautiful: Givers" (Acts 4:32-37) Sun, 05 July 2009 11:00:00 EST Jon Stephens 00:28:37 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/audio/Sermon_07-05-09JS.mp3 http://www.crosswindsonline.org/images/promos/Sermon_07-05-09JS.jpg "Isn't She Beautiful: The Bride" (Matt. 24:36, John 14:1-6, Eph. 5:22-33)