Christ 2R Culture Podcast

Christ 2R Culture Podcast

It is all about Jesus! Dr. Kurt Trucksess is the Lead Pastor of CrossWinds - a multisite Evangelical Free Church in Spirit Lake and Spencer, IA. This channel carries his sermons and occasionally a little something special for those who connect via the Internet.

Episodes

Acts 8:9-25 - Faith That Doesn't Save

October 5, 2025 • 53 mins
Jesus tells the story of the wheat and the tares. His point is that in the church, there will always be those with fake faith as well as genuine faith. How can we tell the difference between faith in Jesus that saves and faith in Jesus that doesn't? As we continue our study in Acts, we encounter a man named Simon, and from him, we learn about faith that doesn't save.
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Acts 8:1-8 - The Gospel Goes To The World

September 28, 2025 • 47 mins
The assassination of Charlie Kirk had an unintended consequence. Instead of diminishing his Turning Point USA organization, it exploded with growth. The same thing happens with the church. Join us as we explore how attempts to destroy the church end up making it grow.
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Acts 7 - Stephen Preaches Jesus From the Old Testament - Part 2

September 14, 2025 • 46 mins
History repeats itself. In Stephen's speech before the Sanhedrin, he shows how easy it is to repeat the sins of our forefathers instead of avoiding them. Just as the Israelites rejected Joseph and Moses as their God-given leader and savior, the Sanhedrin rejected Jesus as God's leader and savior in their day. It is easy for our hearts to do the same thing.
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Acts 7 - Stephen Preaches Jesus From The Old Testament - Part 1

September 7, 2025 • 53 mins
When was the last time God seemed slow in answering our prayers? In Acts 7, Stephen shows us how God's plans for his people are often fulfilled over generations, not minutes. He also shows us how to see Jesus in Old Testament history and how easily we can repeat the sins of those who lived before us.
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Acts 6:8-15 - Stephen - A Life Worth Following

August 31, 2025 • 37 mins
Everyone one of us has heroes we follow. It could be an influencer on social media or an elder who lived their life well. The question is, are we following the right kind of person? In Acts 6, we are introduced to Stephen, a man whose life is worth following. Join us as we learn what gave him, and can give us, a life worth imitating.
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The Church

August 24, 2025 • 61 mins
What does a biblical church look like? How do you know if you are part of one? As we look at what the EFCA believes about the church, we learn a little about the history of the church and what the Bible says is essential for being part of a healthy one.
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The Holy Spirit

August 3, 2025 • 43 mins
While we are a society that is more connected than ever, loneliness is out of control. It devastates people emotionally and psychologically, and everyone wants a friend. We will do almost anything for companionship. The good news is Jesus has not left us alone! In this message, we look at how the Holy Spirit is with us and what he comforts us, so no matter what we face, we are never alone.
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The Person Of Jesus

July 6, 2025 • 52 mins
Jesus is universally recognized as a great moral example, an insightful teacher, and a defender of the poor. The question of Jesus being fully God divides the world. The Jehovah's Witnesses say that Jesus never claimed to be God. Buddhism teaches that Jesus was not God but an enlightened man like Buddha. Islam teaches that Jesus was a prophet of God, but not the Son of God. Which is true? Join us as we put our finger in the biblica...
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The Human Condition

June 29, 2025 • 52 mins
The Bible talks about sin. What does sin look like? What are the different ways we commit it? Join us as we get a glimpse of the Bible's panoramic view of sin and see how it leaves us desperate for Jesus.
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Logical And Historical Reasons To Believe The Bible

June 22, 2025 • 48 mins
Is the Bible worthy of our trust? Many consider it an old fantasy book akin to Harry Potter. It is historical fiction, not grounded in reality. College professors also sow doubt in tender minds, claiming the Bible is riddled with errors. Is this the truth? Join us as we examine logical and historical reasons we can trust the Bible.
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Acts 6:1-7 - Growing Pains

June 15, 2025 • 45 mins
Anthony David, who plays for the Mavericks, went through growing pains. In 18 months, he grew 8 inches, making him the most sought-after high school athlete in his senior year. His growth spurt had rewards, but it brought the challenge of forcing him to relearn his game. Similarly, church growth has challenges and rewards. In this study, we learn how to face growth successfully.
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Acts 5:12-42 - What Do I Need To Know About Sharing Jesus?

June 8, 2025 • 45 mins
As a church, we are reaching our community with Jesus. What kind of reactions should we expect? How can we be more effective when we speak about Jesus? What do we need to remember when in an awkward situation under pressure? These are some of the important questions we will answer in this study.
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Acts 5:1-11 - Am I A Poser?

June 1, 2025 • 48 mins
A recent trend in college is students using AI to write their papers. The problem is that the work isn't their work. They are portraying themselves to be better writers than they are. This is called posing. In Acts 5, we see how God feels about posing and why it is corrosive to our lives.
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Acts 4:32-27 - Creating And Maintaining Unity

May 25, 2025 • 48 mins
This week, President Trump met with the leader of South Africa. He showed him a video of black South Africans calling for the death of white farmers. It was racial conflict at its worst. Conflict fills the news and our homes. The last place we want conflict is the church. Join us as we learn how God creates unity but we are to maintain it.
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Acts 4:23-31 - How Should I Handle Persecution? - Part 2

May 11, 2025 • 43 mins
When trials come, we long to escape them. We see them as holding us back. The Bible has a different picture. God's word tells us how God uses trials to build us up, not tear us down. In this study, we also look at how to be persecuted for Jesus and handle it well.
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Philippians - Partners For The Gospel

May 4, 2025 • 31 mins
Have we developed a myopic vision of the gospel that can't see Jesus beyond our community? For Mission Sunday, we explore God's vision for reaching the nations with the good news of Jesus. We also examine the book of Philippians to move beyond traditional mission support into gospel partnerships.
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Acts 4:1-22 - How Should I Handle Persecution?

April 27, 2025 • 51 mins
The first 300 years of church history saw ten major persecutions against Christians. In many parts of the world, physical suffering still comes with following Jesus. Today, Satan prefers to attack the ego instead of the body. Join us as we learn why we should expect suffering and how to handle it well.
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Why Is The Resurrection Of Jesus Good News?

April 20, 2025 • 45 mins
At Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. What is the big deal? How does Jesus' resurrection from the dead change everyday life? Join us to find out the answer.
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Why Is The Crucifixion of Jesus Good News?

April 13, 2025 • 50 mins
Christians gather to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus. Why is Jesus' death good news for us? What did it accomplish that we could not have done? Join us as we examine Jesus' death and what in love He accomplished for us.
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Acts 3:1-26 - The Healing Of A Lame Man

April 6, 2025 • 51 mins
How does God treat us when we have failed miserably? In Acts 3, Peter tells us how Jesus came not to cross out our sins but to wipe them away. Join us as we learn how to have a fresh start in life.
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