Episode 113: Great Expectations Part 1 - Hope

In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, Pastor Craig Cooper and Elijah Merrill discuss the difference between being a normal Christian and being an average Christian. What does that mean? Average speaks to what is typical, and normal is conformity to a standard. How does that apply to our faith walk? Let's find out! This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by Elijah Merrill, the Technical Arts Director at Crosswinds Church.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, Pastor Craig Cooper and Elijah Merrill ask, "Is it the toughest time to be a Christian?" Spoiler alert: it is, and it isn't. As we dive into this topic, we recognize the global challenges the church faces today and those the church has faced leading up to now. This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by Elijah Merrill, the Technical Arts Director at Crosswinds church.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, Pastor Craig Cooper and Elijah Merrill discuss one of Elijah's essential reads on his journey toward ordination. They're unpacking "The Epic Of Eden" by Sandra L. Richter, a book that hits home with its exploration of the Bible's redemptive story. From God's covenants with His people to the consistent thread of salvation offered from the Old Testament to the New, it's a reminder of God's unchanging love for us all. This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by Elijah Merrill, the Technical Arts Director at Crosswinds church.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, Pastor Craig Cooper concludes his conversation with his friend John Baker, the Lead Pastor of LifeSpring Community Church in Valley City, Ohio. We hear about John's faith journey, his call to pastoral ministry, and how God continues to lead and guide him through being diagnosed with cancer. For this episode, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by Elijah Merrill, the Technical Arts Director at Crosswinds Church.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, Pastor Craig Cooper continues the conversation with his friend John Baker, the Lead Pastor of LifeSpring Community Church in Valley City, Ohio. We hear about John's faith journey, his call to pastoral ministry, and how God continues to lead and guide him through being diagnosed with cancer. For this episode, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by Elijah Merrill, the Technical Arts Director at Crosswinds Church.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, Pastor Craig Cooper sits down with his friend John Baker, the Lead Pastor of LifeSpring Community Church in Valley City, Ohio. We hear about John's faith journey, his call to pastoral ministry, and how God continues to lead and guide him through being diagnosed with cancer. For this episode, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by Elijah Merrill, the Technical Arts Director at Crosswinds Church.

Visit us online: crosswinds.church

In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we’ll be concluding our look at the current sermon series at Crosswinds called New Beginnings: Embracing Growth and Change. In this series, we’ve been exploring Christ’s transformative power that meets us where we are and takes us to places we could never have imagined. It delves into the idea that change is an opportunity for personal and spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of leaving behind the past and embracing the promise of new beginnings in the Lord. We’ll explore several topics that, when adopted, assist us in our daily faith journey. Through biblical teachings and real-life examples, this series inspires individuals to embark on a journey of salvation, renewal, and faith in God’s guidance. For this episode, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by Elijah Merrill, the Technical Arts Director at Crosswinds Church.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we’ll be taking a look at our current sermon series at Crosswinds called New Beginnings: Embracing Growth and Change. In this series, we’ve been exploring Christ’s transformative power that meets us where we are and takes us to places we could never have imagined. It delves into the idea that change is an opportunity for personal and spiritual growth, emphasizing the importance of leaving behind the past and embracing the promise of new beginnings in the Lord. We’ll explore several topics that, when adopted, assist us in our daily faith journey. Through biblical teachings and real-life examples, this series inspires individuals to embark on a journey of salvation, renewal, and faith in God’s guidance. For this episode, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by Elijah Merrill, the Technical Arts Director at Crosswinds Church.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, the team participates in a connect group-style discussion as they dive into what it looks like to study scripture using the S.O.A.P. study method! This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by Ryan Samuels, the Student Ministry Pastor, Elijah Merrill, the Technical Arts Director, and Betty Ryan, the Executive Pastor at Crosswinds church.

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In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we're excited to discuss our brand-new Intermediate Ministry starting at Crosswinds! Within our mission, we strive to meet every child, teen, and adult wherever they are in their spiritual journey; our Intermediate Ministry desires to meet every 5th through 8th-grade student exactly where they are and to encourage and equip them to take their next step in their relationship with God and others. Intermediate Ministry kicks off this Sunday, January 7th, 2024, during our 9am service! This week, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by Ryan Samuels, the Student Ministry Pastor, and Elijah Merrill, the Technical Arts Director at Crosswinds church.

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