About Crosswinds

Crosswinds Church is a Christ-Centered community in Plainfield Illinois, located at the corner of Route 59 & 143rd Street. It is a place where you can discover who God is and live out your faith in uplifting and practical ways. We believe the Bible teaches that we don’t come to church but that we are the church, so we teach our members to have an impact on their families, workplaces, schools, community, and beyond. The church was started by ordinary people who God has used to do great things to show love and kindness in Plainfield, our county, our region, our state, and other countries..

Our goal is not just for you to come and visit us but for you to take what you learn about God at Crosswinds and share that with someone else to encourage them on their journey. God has a wonderful design for our lives, but life can be hard and we live in a broken world. We all need help and encouragement on our journey, so we seek to give people practical tools. These tools not only help them find peace and joy in their everyday lives, but help others to do the same. We are not perfect. The Bible says no one but Jesus is perfect, but we hope you will come and grow with us. We hope you will help us to make our lives and the lives of others better by discovering the hope that is found in Jesus Christ!

Meet the Family

Grace Alone
Acts 14:1-28 | Mon, Aug 25, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

The Christian faith is based on God’s unmerited grace shown to sinners. In this message, Pastor John explores the doctrines of saving grace, common grace, and preserving grace that are crucial for all believers to understand.

Tuning in to the WORD
Acts 13:1-52 | Mon, Aug 18, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

The Word of God is a thread woven through the story of Acts 13. It is revealed, proclaimed, heard, some try to block it or are jealous of it (for no good reason), it spreads, and it is honored and glorified. How will you respond to it?

Pride & Parasites
Acts 12:1-25 | Mon, Aug 11, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

Acts 12 is a strong warning against pride, and also a comfort to the church that God takes care of those who humble themselves and call out to him in prayer. In this message, Pastor John explores why pride is so distasteful, and what we can do to hedge against pride in our own lives.

The City within the City
Acts 11:1-30 | Mon, Aug 04, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

The premise on which the church operated in the 1st century– and today - is sharing the good news of forgiveness of sin through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, which results in people who are liberated from sin and filled with joy, who then turn around and do good. Good news breeds good deeds.

Jesus don't make no junk!
Acts 10:9-48 | Mon, Jul 28, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

In a pile of what looks like junk to us, God provides something valuable and redeemable and worth going after. In today’s message, Pastor John replays Peter’s sermon to Cornelius’ household that no one needs to be unacceptable to God.

Good News Breeds Good Deeds
Acts 9:32-10:8 | Mon, Jul 21, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

The premise on which the church operated in the 1st century– and today - is sharing the good news of forgiveness of sin through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, which results in people who are liberated from sin and filled with joy, who then turn around and do good. Good news breeds good deeds.

POINTing to Jesus, Part II
Acts 8:26-40 | Mon, Jul 14, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

Being a witness for Jesus is both a responsibility (because Jesus commanded it, Matthew 28:18-20) and a joy (because the Bible commends it, Philemon 1:6). This message concludes a look at several case studies in evangelism and the Christian’s call to POINT to Jesus wherever we may find ourselves.

POINTing to Jesus, Part I
Acts 8:1-25 | Mon, Jul 07, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

Being a witness for Jesus is both a responsibility (because Jesus commanded it, Matthew 28:18-20) and a joy (because the Bible commends it, Philemon 1:6). This week and next we’re going to be looking at the process of evangelism and the Christian’s call to share our faith wherever we may find ourselves using five “points” to POINTing to Jesus.

Amazing Grace that Saved a Wretch like me
Acts 9:1-19 | Mon, Jun 30, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

The conversion of Saul of Tarsus is one of the most well documented conversions in all of Scripture. On the Damascus Road, Saul was transformed from a persecutor of the church to a promoter of the gospel. In Saul’s conversion we see a demonstration of the patience and power of Jesus that is given as an example to each of us to encourage us in our faith and witness.

What do you do when the foundations are knocked out from underneath you?
Acts 7:1-60 | Mon, Jun 23, 2008 | Pastor John Stillman

What do you do when the foundations are knocked out from underneath you? The three primary foundations of life in the 21st century are Health, Relationships, and Resources. In reality, these foundations can be very flimsy and easily knocked down. In this message, Pastor John shows how Jesus is the solid foundation that everyone needs.

Follow Jesus By Giving

We believe that the bible teaches us that giving should be regular, proportional, and sacrificial! Help us to help others by giving to the work of the gospel.

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