Crosswinds Assembly of God

10/12/2026

"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."

-2 Corinthians 1:3–4

10/11/2026

10/10/26 - "Lesson of the Two Windows" - Pastor Dave Schmidt

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

This weekend I was talking to the Middle School youth about grace. We talked about the difference between grace and mercy, and how you can’t buy true grace or mercy. Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” I told a story about when my wife and I took a parenting class when we were young parents. The instructors explained the difference this way; mercy is a lesser sentence than deserved and grace is when the punishment is still given, but to someone who is willing to take it on for the guilty party. We taught this principal to our two children old enough to understand the concept. My oldest being probably 8 or 9 at the time and my middle child was 4 or 5. Well, much to my dismay a few months after teaching this concept to them, my middle child did something that he needed to be punished for. As I was getting ready to hand out the punishment, my oldest stepped up and said that he would take the punishment for his brother. It tore my heart out, and to this day it makes me tear up. I know that this is nowhere near the same as what God did for us, but if it messed me up then and still does, I can’t imagine how much it pained the Father to watch His Son punished and hung on a cross for all of us sinners. Jesus, who was sinless, freely gave all of us grace. I wish everyone fully understood the weight of His sacrifice. Mercy and grace are the two things we all want as Christians. Mercy to pardon all our sins and grace to purify our souls. We need to remember that we were invited to the mercy-seat where grace reigns. God loves us so much that He sent His son willingly to die for us, so we can live with Him in eternity. We need to boldly tell others about God’s love for them, so they too can see the weight of His sacrifice and experience His grace that He gives so freely.

Nick Palsgrove
CW Next MS and HS Pastor

10/08/2026

I recently saw a video which was one of those funny but true type videos. I laughed all the way through it and then had to watch it again. The lady in the video was using things from the Bible, creating a short saying, and then saying they need to be normalized. Something caught my attention and I realized that even though the things that she was saying were funny, I need to be applying them to my life. The one that really stood out was, “Check Your Fruit.” Now let’s be honest, the first thing that came to mind was, “I’m going to have to use that on my husband and kids! It’s genius and so funny!” Then I realized, before I am calling other people out, I need to be checking my own fruit. It brought me to the Sermon on the Mount, when Jesus was telling the crowd in Matthew 7:5, “Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” Before I am drawing my attention to others, I need to be looking in the mirror. I need to be “checking my fruit” regularly. In Galatians 5:22 it tells us what those fruits are, “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” If I am not bearing these fruits in my daily life on a constant basis, then I need to make a change. It’s easy to slowly stop checking our fruits because we think we are doing great, but when we do that, all of the sudden our actions don’t resemble anything close to the fruits of the Spirit.
So today, I encourage you all to “Check Your Fruit” regularly, and if it doesn’t look so good, it’s time to have a conversation with the Lord and ask Him to show you where you are going wrong and work on getting things right. You will be so glad that you did.

Robyn Palsgrove
Early Childhood Pastor

10/08/2026

Men...this ones for you!

The Sierra Nevada Men’s Sectional Team is hosting their next event, on Saturday, October 17th at 10 AM right here @ Crosswinds!

It’s going to be a great time of connection and encouragement—and lunch is provided at no cost! But donations are always appreciated.
So men, go ahead and save the date—October 17th at 10 AM.

Pick up a flyer in the lobby today and invite a friend. We’ll see you there!

For any questions, please see Pastor Joe Cordeiro or contact him by email at [email protected]

10/07/2026

Grace Gives Us a New Story

Grace is more than forgiveness—it is the gift that changes everything.

In John 4, we see a woman whose past could have defined her, but her encounter with Jesus gave her something greater: living water, a new future, and a powerful testimony.

Ephesians 2:8–10 reminds us that we are saved by grace through faith—not because of what we have done, but because of what God has freely given us.

- Grace fills us with Living Water.
- Grace doesn't allow our past to dictate our future.
- Grace gives us a testimony with the power to point others to Jesus.

Your past is not the final chapter. Your failures don't disqualify you. In Christ, you are a new creation, and God can use your story for His glory.

Ephesians 2:8–10 | John 4:6–30 | John 1:14

Want to hear the full message? Watch the full sermon on our YouTube page! Discover how God's amazing grace can transform your story and lead you into His purpose.

10/07/2026

FOR FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY!

Come enjoy creative, hands-on moments designed for parents and children of all ages (0-17). We can’t wait to connect, create, and have fun together.

FAMILY COMMUNITY BINGO: Pirate’s Treasure
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October 23rd, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Space is limited)
- Family-friendly BINGO & exciting prizes
- Fun snacks to enjoy
- A playful pirate-themed experience
- Build connections with other families
- Completely FREE — no cost to attend!

Ready to join us?
https://crosswindsnv.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3890464

Choose “Register” to get started! Register all adults & children that will be present.
Please note: This is not a drop-off event. Each gathering is a special opportunity for you and your child(ren) to connect and build meaningful community relationships.

10/07/2026

You ever show up at an appointment..feeling good because you made it on time, only to find out you’re two days early?
You pull out your phone. Check the calendar. Check the confirmation email. Check it again because surely they made the mistake!
But nope…you’re early.
And sometimes, I think life with God can feel that way.
You know God has given you a promise. You’ve prayed about it. You’ve prepared for it. You’ve believed for it. So you show up expecting the door to open, only to discover that the timing isn’t what you thought it would be. And that can be frustrating.
We live in a world that teaches us, “If you’re ready, you should be able to go.”
But God doesn’t always work according to our schedule.
Sometimes you’re not being denied. You’re just early.

Maybe you’re praying for the relationship, but God is still preparing you.
Maybe you’re believing for the opportunity, but God is still working behind the scenes. Maybe you’re asking God, “Why hasn’t it happened yet?” while God is saying, “Because I’m not finished preparing what you prayed for.”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” There is a time for everything.

But hear me today:
Don’t let frustration make you rush God’s timing.
If God told you to wait, wait.
If God told you to prepare, prepare.
If God told you to keep praying, keep praying.
And if you showed up and the door isn’t open yet, don’t walk away thinking God forgot about you. You might just be early.
There’s something powerful about trusting God when you can’t see the whole picture. Abraham had to wait. Joseph had to wait. David had to wait. Even Jesus spent years preparing before His public ministry began.
Waiting seasons are not wasted seasons.
God can use the waiting room to develop your character, strengthen your faith, and prepare you for what you prayed for.
So check your calendar one more time. 😂

Maybe you didn’t miss the appointment after all.
Maybe God is simply reminding you: “Not yet. But keep trusting Me.”
Your assignment is not to control the timing.
Your assignment is to trust the One who holds the time.
And when the appointed day comes, you won’t be late.
You’ll be right on time!

Pastor José Ibarra
Crosswinds Español