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New CrossWinds | Spencer Location Effective May 2018

It is with great anticipation that CrossWinds | Spencer looks to May 6 as our first date at our new location. While our location is changing, nothing else is. We remain CrossWinds Church, steadfastly committed to the gospel. While services may look different in a new space, we are confident that you will experience the same core values that define us as a church body....

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Questions on the Afterlife: "Will there be animals in heaven?"

Animals are one the things that make creation beautiful, are they not? The sheer weight of creativity and diversity in the animal kingdom can inspire worship in even the coldest heart. But will there be animals in heaven? ...

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Questions on the Afterlife: "If we know some loved ones are in hell, how can we truly be happy?

This is an exceedingly difficult question to answer because it seems as though the thought of eternal conscious punishment of anyone would put a damper on our happiness in the New Creation, let alone the thought of the eternal conscious punishment of those we loved dearly in this life. To make matters even more concerning, I think there is a question hidden within this que...

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Questions on the Afterlife: "Should I trust near-death experiences?"

Every so often, there is a new book or movie released claiming a personal experience with life after death. Many of these books become best sellers (and later inspire movie adaptations). But should we trust these accounts? It depends on what you mean by “trust.” ...

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Questions on the Afterlife: "Will a baby age or stay a baby in heaven?"

What happens to little ones who end up in God's presence?...

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Questions on the Afterlife: "In heaven will we still be male and female?"

How do we respond to the claim that Jesus teaches we will no longer be male and female in the New Creation?...

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Questions on the Afterlife: "How do we respond to claims of communicating with the dead?"

What do we make of King Saul's trip to see a medium in 1 Samuel 28?...

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How Do I Deal with Difficult Co-Workers and Bosses?

How do I deal with difficult co-workers and bosses in the workplace?...

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Love Spencer Sign-Ups

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CrossWinds Spencer turns one!

The Spencer campus of CrossWinds Church is turning one! Join us for this time of celebration on April 19th....

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Advent Devotional

If you don't have any plans for this Advent, we would love for you to join us in using our Advent Devotional, God with Us....

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New Sermon: Should I Not Pity the City of Spencer?

Join us at CrossWinds Church in Spencer as we finish our series in Jonah, looking at the difference between religion and the incredible gift of grace....

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Sunday November 9th Location

On November 9th CrossWinds Church in Spencer is planning on worshiping at the Clay County Events Center because of the Spencer High School's fall production of "Les Miserables." Our service will be held at 10:30 a.m., as usual. Due to space constraints however, we will not be having CrossWinds University and CrossWinds Academy before the service. ...

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Too Far Gone for Grace

Ever feel like you are too far for God's grace? That there's no point in continuing to go on because of such a messed up past? Join us this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Spencer as we look at how with God, we are never too far gone for grace....

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Sunday November 2nd Location

CrossWinds Church Family, As you may be aware, on November 9th CrossWinds Church in Spencer was planning on worshiping at the Clay county Events Center because of the Spencer High School's fall production of "Les Miserables." Early this week, the school requested that we vacate the auditorium a week earlier to allow them ample time for production and preparation. Ou...

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How to be a Thankful Christian

Ever wish that you were more thankful? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds as we look at "How to be a Thankful Christian." ...

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CrossWinds Launch Service

CrossWinds Church of Spencer, IA is launching this Easter! Join us at 10 a.m. on April 20th for our first official service! We will be gathering at the Old Middle School Auditorium on 4th Street....

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