# Sermons Sermons and teaching from CrossWinds Church in Spencer, IA. Page: Feed: --- ## [Envy and Contentment](https://spencer.crosswinds.tv/sermons/sermon/2026-08-09/envy-and-contentment) _2026-08-09_ Envy hides in plain sight — in comparison, social media, and quiet resentment over what others have. Discover why the Bible calls desire good but warns against envy, jealousy, and coveting, and how gratitude, trust in God's generosity, and genuine love for others replace envy with lasting contentment. [Listen](https://cpmfiles1.com/spencer.crosswinds.tv/8-9-sp-sermon-audio-io.mp3) ## [From Greed to Generosity](https://spencer.crosswinds.tv/sermons/sermon/2026-08-02/from-greed-to-generosity) _2026-08-02_ Greed limits our ability to love others with generosity. This morning, we'll look at two images of greed and how we can create generous hearts. [Listen](https://cpmfiles1.com/spencer.crosswinds.tv/8-2-sp-sermon-audio-io.mp3) ## [From Lust to Love](https://spencer.crosswinds.tv/sermons/sermon/2026-07-26/from-lust-to-love) _2026-07-26_ What can we learn about lust and love from the Bible? Is modern-day culture right in saying the Bible's ethic is outdated and irrelevant? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the answer from the story of the Bible. [Listen](https://cpmfiles1.com/spencer.crosswinds.tv/7-26-sp-sermon-audio-io.mp3) ## [From Anger To Grace](https://spencer.crosswinds.tv/sermons/sermon/2026-07-19/from-anger-to-grace) _2026-07-19_ Anger isn't always sin—but how we handle it usually reveals our heart. Discover why God is rightly angry at evil, why our own anger so often goes wrong, and how the grace we've received in Christ frees us to forgive, bless our enemies, and trust God as the just judge. [Listen](https://cpmfiles1.com/spencer.crosswinds.tv/7-19-sp-sermon-audio-io.mp3) ## [Freed From Captivity](https://spencer.crosswinds.tv/sermons/sermon/2026-07-12/freed-from-captivity) _2026-07-12_ [Listen](https://cpmfiles1.com/spencer.crosswinds.tv/7-12-sp-sermon-audio-io.mp3) ## [Gluttony & Gratitude](https://spencer.crosswinds.tv/sermons/sermon/2026-07-05/gluttony-gratitude) _2026-07-05_ What if your relationship with food (or any deep-seated craving) isn't actually a matter of physical appetite, but a condition of the heart? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider this vice through the lens of Scripture and how we can pursue a life like Jesus. [Listen](https://cpmfiles1.com/spencer.crosswinds.tv/7-5-sp-sermon-audio-io.mp3) ## [Sloth](https://spencer.crosswinds.tv/sermons/sermon/2026-06-28/sloth) _2026-06-28_ What is the sin of sloth? How can we rid our lives of it? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider what the Bible has to say about this "deadly sin." [Listen](https://cpmfiles1.com/spencer.crosswinds.tv/6-28-sp-sermon-audio-io.mp3) ## [Pride And Humility](https://spencer.crosswinds.tv/sermons/sermon/2026-06-21/pride-and-humility) _2026-06-21_ Pride and humility aren't just personal struggles—they're universal spiritual laws that govern how God's kingdom actually works. In this message, we trace the principle of how those who exalt themselves are humbled and those who humble themselves are exalted. We look at Satan's rebellion, humanity's fall, and Jesus's stunning reversal. The God of the universe didn't grasp for glory. He emptied… [Listen](https://cpmfiles1.com/spencer.crosswinds.tv/6-21-sp-sermon-audio-io.mp3) ## [When the Gospel Confronts Idolatry](https://spencer.crosswinds.tv/sermons/sermon/2026-06-14/when-the-gospel-confronts-idolatry) _2026-06-14_ We are all worshipers, whether we realize it or not; the question is whether we worship the true God or an idol. What is idolatry? How does the gospel confront idolatry? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the answer from Acts 19. [Listen](https://cpmfiles1.com/spencer.crosswinds.tv/6-14-sp-sermon-audio-io.mp3) ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/TJhKhz3tAEQA) _2026-06-14 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Repentance Leading to Revival](https://spencer.crosswinds.tv/sermons/sermon/2026-06-07/repentance-leading-to-revival) _2026-06-07_ Why is repentance an essential part of revival? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we consider the answer from Acts 19. [Listen](https://cpmfiles1.com/spencer.crosswinds.tv/6-7-sp-sermon-audio-io.mp3)