We celebrate Veterans Day this weekend, as the election results continue to roll in. I’ve always liked how Veterans Day is so close to our elections. After all, our freedoms come through their sacrifice. But this year, I’m struck by the range of my emotions.   My chest swells with honor for those who, … [Read More…] November 13, 2022

  I’ve always been moved by the heavenly vision the Apostle John portrays in Revelation 7:9-10:   After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm … [Read More…] November 6, 2022

  Salvation belongs to the Lord! — Jonah 2:9   After all his running from God, after all the consequences of his sin, after all the chaos of coming to the end of himself, Jonah finally cries out for mercy and grace. Like the prodigal son in Luke 15, in the shame of the muck … [Read More…] October 30, 2022

  If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to Change Your World through Mission, there’s a perfect opportunity coming this Saturday as we’re gearing up for Fall Fest! It’s a perfect onramp to invite your friends and neighbors to experience The Moody Church family. And it’s a wonderful opportunity for each of us to join … [Read More…] October 23, 2022

  Today we join in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Jewish Studies program at Moody Bible Institute. For a century, this program has equipped students to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to Jewish people throughout the world. The mission field also exists right here in Chicago where around 319,000 Jews (roughly 4% of … [Read More…] October 16, 2022

  One of our goals in The Journey of a Lifetime series we just finished was to help people get connected into Community life here at The Moody Church. By the grace of God, I’m pleased to report that on a year-over-year basis, there are 371 additional people gathering throughout our Communities this fall! Many … [Read More…] October 9, 2022

  The Journey of a Lifetime is more than a sermon series, it’s what it means to follow Jesus here at The Moody Church. It’s our discipleship pathway that connects all our ministry efforts to each of our individual journeys.   When someone walks through our doors, they are already on a spiritual journey. We … [Read More…] October 2, 2022

  Have you ever walked into a new gym and felt totally lost? There’s so much equipment for so many different styles of fitness. Where to start? And everyone is so passionate about their workout routine! “You’ve got to try swimming, it’s the best!” “Cycling is where it’s at!” “Once you start weightlifting, you’ll never … [Read More…] September 25, 2022

  Whether you are brand new to following Jesus or have been following Him most of your life, we hope this four-week series The Journey of a Lifetime will help you along your way. Each week we’ll focus on one of the four stages of the journey in the sermon, in our Communities, and in … [Read More…] September 18, 2022

  I remember my first winter ascent in the Olympic Mountains. Our journey was to climb the mountain in four stages, each hike with its own skills to master. We began our journey at low elevation in the rain and mud where waterproof boots are crucial. As we gained elevation, the temperatures fell below freezing … [Read More…] September 11, 2022