Even Them
Human nature tends towards exclusion, a mindset of “us” and “them”. This disposition existed in the time of the early church, where the gospel of Jesus first came to the Jews and was yet to be communicated to the gentiles (non-Jews). In this passage, we see Peter struggling with prejudice towards gentiles; but God miraculously … [Read More…] Even Them
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
11/11/2018
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
09/16/2018
Back To The Basics
Michael BestActs 1:1-11
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
These are one-off messages on special topics preached by our pastoral staff or guest speakers.
Single Messages
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
10/29/2017
The Story and Significance of the Reformation
Erwin LutzerRomans 1:16-17
09/03/2017
Homesick Christians
Michael BestJeremiah 29:1-14
08/06/2017
Baptism: A Radical Act Of Obedience
Steve MasonRomans 6:1-4
07/16/2017
Do You Know Him?
Michael BestLuke 7:36-50
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.
