The Cost of Rejecting God’s Sovereignty
How should we interact with the sovereignty of God? Trusting that God is in control does not come naturally; it’s a learned behavior built on experience. The life of Joseph exemplifies this. In this story about Joseph’s brothers visiting Egypt, we learn that when we take our lives into our own hands, relying on our … [Read More…] The Cost of Rejecting God’s Sovereignty
The story of Joseph—the son of Jacob and the great-grandson of Abraham—is an example of a life lived under the sovereign hand of God. It’s a story full of faith-building themes like integrity, faithfulness, trust, and forgiveness. Above it all is the loving and powerful hand of our Heavenly Father, who directs all things for the fulfillment of His promises, for our ultimate good and His eternal glory. Join us as we explore the ways the Lord leads His people through hardships and blessings, and learn to trust our mighty God more than ever.
Joseph: A Story of God's Sovereignty
10/06/2019
The Cost of Rejecting God’s Sovereignty
Bill BertscheGenesis 42
09/29/2019
Delightful Trust in the Sovereignty of God
Steve FarishGenesis 41
09/22/2019
From Bad to Worse
Michael BestGenesis 40
09/15/2019
Joseph’s Character and God’s Sovereignty
Ed StetzerGenesis 39
09/08/2019
God’s Plan Includes The Peaks And The Pits
Bill BertscheGenesis 37
What a person believes about Jesus is the most important factor in how they live their life. Our study in Colossians shows us how to fully trust and obey Christ's teachings. Jesus went all in for us; will we go all in for Him?
All In For Jesus
09/01/2019
Scripture Shoutouts
Michael BestColossians 4:7-18
08/25/2019
Walking Wisely in a Divided World
Ed StetzerColossians 4:5-6
08/18/2019
Praying With Power
Michael BestColossians 4:2-4
08/11/2019
Right Relationships
Larry McCarthy, Jr.Colossians 3:22-4:1
08/04/2019
God’s Script for the Family
Bill BertscheColossians 3:18-21
07/28/2019
Evidence of Holiness
Larry McCarthy, Jr.Colossians 3:15-17
07/21/2019
Putting on Virtues
Ed StetzerColossians 3:12-14
07/14/2019
A Heavenly Mind for Right Earthly Living
Kenny DamaraColossians 3:5-11
07/07/2019
United to Christ
Michael BestColossians 3:1-14
06/30/2019
False Fruit
Larry McCarthy, Jr.Colossians 2:20-23
During our annual Missions Week, our guest speakers will challenge us to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth.
Breaking New Ground
03/24/2019
The Macedonian Call and Moody Church
Ed StetzerActs 16:7-10
03/17/2019
Breaking Through Ceilings
Mark JobeLuke 5:17-26
We all have questions. We all wonder. Explore God with us as we investigate the seven most common questions about Christianity and faith.
Explore God
02/24/2019
Can I Know God Personally?
Ed StetzerVarious Passages
02/17/2019
Is The Bible Reliable?
Erwin LutzerVarious Passages
02/10/2019
Is Jesus Really God?
Bill BertscheVarious Passages
02/03/2019
Is Christianity Too Narrow?
Michael BestActs 17:16-32
01/27/2019
Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering?
Kenny DamaraJames 1:2-4
01/20/2019
Is There A God?
Ed StetzerPslam 19:1-6 | Psalm 30:4-5
01/13/2019
The Path To Purpose
Larry McCarthy, Jr.Ecclesiastes 1:1–16
These are one-off messages on special topics preached by our pastoral staff or guest speakers.
Single Messages
06/16/2019
He’s a Good, Abba Father
Ed StetzerVarious Passages
05/12/2019
The Fear of the Lord and the Next Generation
Ed StetzerProverbs 1:7–9
04/21/2019
This Changes Everything: The Resurrection and the Life
Ed StetzerLuke 24:1-12
01/06/2019
Keep It Simple
Bill BertscheMatthew 22:34–40
12/30/2018
Learning to Lean
Larry McCarthy, Jr.Proverbs 3:5-6
04/29/2018
Warmth, Welcome, and Witness
Ed Stetzer2 Timothy 4:5
04/22/2018
Evangelism As A Mark Of Christian Maturity
Jerry RootPhilemon 6
04/15/2018
Your Final Exam
Mark Hitchcock2 Corinthians 5:9-11
04/01/2018
Hope Changes Everything
Bill BertscheTitus 2:11-14
03/25/2018
The King Is Coming
Michael BestZechariah 9:9-10
Celebrate the coming king in this four part series.
Advent
12/23/2018
The Prince of Peace
Michael BestIsaiah 9:1-7
12/16/2018
All About That Baby
Children's Chorus
12/09/2018
Joy To The World
Ed StetzerLuke 2:8-11
12/02/2018
The Hope Of The World
Bill BertscheIsaiah 40:1-5
In this series, we're exploring how the life of the early church gives us the mission, message, and motivation to be a catalyst for change today in Chicago.
Be The Church
11/25/2018
How To Protect The Church
Bill BertscheActs 20:28–32
11/18/2018
Achieving Gospel Unity
Michael BestActs 15:1-21
11/11/2018
Even Them
Larry McCarthy, Jr.Acts 10:1-48
11/04/2018
God Can Save Anyone
Bill BertscheActs 9:1-22
10/28/2018
Contagious Christianity
Michael BestActs 8:26-39
10/21/2018
Jesus Is Worth It
Bill BertscheActs 6:8-7:60
10/14/2018
The Unstoppable Church
Michael BestActs 5:17-42
10/07/2018
Prayer for Boldness
Bill BertscheActs 4:23-31
09/30/2018
Stop Flying Solo
Michael BestActs 2:42-47
09/23/2018
The Spirit Empowered Church
Bill BertscheActs 2:1-41
We're walking through the Gospel of Matthew together, learning about the freedom experienced only through faith in Christ. Currently, we are studying the teaching of Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount.
The Gospel According To Matthew
09/09/2018
Jesus, Outrage, and the Gospel
Ed StetzerMatthew 9:9-13
09/02/2018
Healer, Master, and Savior
Bill BertscheMatthew 8:14-17
08/26/2018
The Mount, The Margins, and The Miracle
Ed StetzerMatthew 8:5-13
08/19/2018
Come To Jesus
Ed StetzerMatthew 8:1-4
08/12/2018
The Solid Rock
Ed StetzerMatthew 7:24-29
08/05/2018
Kingdom Warnings
Larry McCarthy, Jr.Matthew 7:13-23
07/29/2018
Don’t Stop Now
Michael BestMatthew 7:7-12
07/22/2018
The Dangers of a Critical Spirit
Bill BertscheMatthew 7:1-6
07/15/2018
Seek First the Kingdom, Find the King’s Peace
Ed StetzerMatthew 6:33-34
07/08/2018
Your Father’s Promise Destroys Your Worry
Ed StetzerMatthew 6:31-32
On God's road to financial freedom, we learn God’s design for the pursuit of lasting treasure and ultimate joy.
God's Road to Financial Freedom
02/04/2018
Money’s Purpose
Ed StetzerLuke 12:31-34
01/28/2018
Greed’s Antidote
Ed Stetzer1 Timothy 6: 17-19
01/21/2018
Debt’s Dangers
Bill Bertsche1 Timothy 6:6-10
01/14/2018
God’s Ownership
Ed Stetzer1 Chronicles 29:10–14
When all seems lost, there is hope in a Savior who finds us.
Lost and Found
01/07/2018
The Lost Sons
Michael BestLuke 15:11-32
12/31/2017
When All Seems Lost
Michael BestLuke 15:1-10
Learn about God's special role for the family, marriage, and relationships in this series.
Home Improvement: Family, Faith and Relationships
07/09/2017
The Marriage Bed: God’s Design for Sex
Ed Stetzer
07/02/2017
PG Parenting in an R-Rated World
Ed Stetzer
06/25/2017
The Making, Breaking and Restoration of Marriage
Ed Stetzer
06/18/2017
Step Up: Men, Fatherhood and Faith
Ed Stetzer
06/11/2017
The Advantages of Singleness
Bill Bertsche
06/04/2017
What the Bible Teaches about Family
Ed Stetzer
This series, leading up to Easter Sunday 2017, encouraged us to boldly proclaim the gospel message around the world. Like the apostles, we too are sent to scatter the message of the good news of Jesus Christ.
SENT
04/30/2017
Scatter
Kevin Harney
04/23/2017
Sent with Jesus
Ed Stetzer
04/16/2017
Jesus is Sent for You
Ed Stetzer
04/09/2017
Sent to the Harvest
Ed Stetzer
Interim Teaching Pastor Ed Stetzer leads us through the book of Philippians, teaching us about unity in the church, perseverance, Christian living, and joy.
