Audio Messages & Sermon Series - Crosswinds, Plainfield, IL

Forgiving God? Theologically He does not need our forgiveness, but practically many are not enjoying the abundant life because they carry bitterness and resentment towards God.

Since we have been given a do over from God, we need to be merciful and give others a do over when they sin against us. In today message we learn about forgiveness and peace making so that we can represent our savior well. When we forgive and don’t hold on to resentment, God is glorified and the world takes notice.

This is the first part of our Hot Topics series titled: Forgiveness. In this message we look to the Bible to find the answer to the question, how can we forgive family members who have hurt us deeply.

Today is Pastor Ken teaching about the value of forgiveness and living our lives in it's peace. Jesus can forgive the so-called "outcasts," which should be a lesson to us- to show everyone compassion. At some point in our lives, we have all sinned. Forgiveness and peace is not just about others, but being able to forgive ourselves and go in peace as well.

Paul introduces Timothy and Epaphroditus in Philippians 2:19-30 as examples of ordinary people whose lives were shaped by the grace of Jesus into lives of genuine concern, faithful service, humility, and sacrifice. Rather than asking, "What can I get?" they lived by asking, "How can I serve Christ by serving others?" The message challenges us to allow God's grace to reshape our time, relationships, resources, gifts, and priorities so that our lives increasingly reflect Jesus.

Philippians 2:12–18 challenges believers to live out the salvation God has already given them—not to earn salvation, but as a response to God’s work within them. Paul teaches that because God is actively working in us, our lives should be marked by humble obedience, gratitude rather than grumbling, and a willingness to serve others even when nobody is watching.

In Philippians 2:1–11, Paul challenges believers to allow Christ to transform not only what they do, but how they think, especially in a culture that encourages self-promotion, comparison, status, and personal achievement.

This is part of our series titled: Inner Life, a journey through the book of Philippians. This message is based on Philippians 1:26-30

This is part of our series titled: Inner Life, a journey through the book of Philippians. This message is based on Philippians 1:18-26