Jesus: The King
In our study of the threefold office of Christ this Advent season, we’ve been exploring how Jesus ministers to us as Prophet, Priest, and King. These three distinct roles, often held by separate individuals in the Old Testament, are beautifully united and fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Today, we’re focusing on Jesus as King. The … [Read More…] Jesus: The King
Jesus: Prophet, Priest, King
As we enter this season of Advent, we’re going to focus in on what theologians have called “The Threefold Office” of Christ: Prophet, Priest, and King. In the Old Testament, these three offices were held by different individuals, each of whom was anointed for their role. The prophets spoke the Word of God to the people. The priests were mediators on behalf of the people. And the kings served as ruling shepherds over the people. The long history of frail and fallible humans in these offices pointed forward to a greater Prophet, Priest, and King who was to come.
12/15/2024
Jesus: The King
12/08/2024
Jesus: The Priest
12/01/2024
Jesus: The Prophet
The Way of Jesus: The Gospel of Luke (Part 5)
Jesus is a King like no other. Most kings make it about themselves. They wield power, authority, and strength for their own benefit. But not Jesus. Jesus is the King who came to serve. He laid down all His rights and privileges in love to rescue us. From His place of glory, He came all the way down to the fringes of this broken world to redeem the very people everyone else had given up on.Jesus knew the secret to the upside-down kingdom: that in giving ourselves away, we actually get ourselves back.Come discover the beauty of Jesus, the Servant King, who invites us all to follow Him!
11/24/2024
Kingdom Come
Luke 17:20–37
11/17/2024
Discipleship of the Heart
Luke 17:1-19
11/10/2024
The Reckoning
Luke 16:19-31
11/03/2024
Eternal Perspective
Luke 16:1-18
10/27/2024
Pursuing Love
Luke 15
10/20/2024
The Cost of Discipleship
Luke 14:1-35
10/06/2024
Missives of Mercy
Luke 13:1-35
09/29/2024
The Once and Future King
Luke 12:35–59
09/15/2024
Money-Grubbers, Worry-Warts, and Treasure-Seekers
Luke 12:12–34
09/08/2024
Dangerous Religion
Luke 11:37–12:12
On the Road with Jesus: The Gospel of Luke Part 4
Jesus is a King like no other. Most kings make it about themselves. They wield power, authority, and strength for their own benefit. But not Jesus. Jesus is the King who came to serve. He laid down all His rights and privileges in love to rescue us. From His place of glory, He came all the way down to the fringes of this broken world to redeem the very people everyone else had given up on.Jesus knew the secret to the upside-down kingdom: that in giving ourselves away, we actually get ourselves back.Come discover the beauty of Jesus, the Servant King, who invites us all to follow Him!
07/21/2024
Teach Us To Pray
Luke 11:1-13
07/14/2024
Getting Love Right
Luke 10:25-42
07/07/2024
Multiplying the Mission
Luke 10:1-24
06/30/2024
Pitfalls on the Path
Luke 9:37-62
06/23/2024
Glory on the Mountain
Luke 9:28-36
06/16/2024
The Royal Road
Luke 9:18–27
Missions Week 2024
Sermons from June 2024 focusing on changing our world through mission.
06/09/2024
Our Mission in this Moment
John 20:19-21
06/02/2024
Finding Our Place in the Story
Who Is This Jesus: The Gospel of Luke Part 3
Jesus is a King like no other. Most kings make it about themselves. They wield power, authority, and strength for their own benefit. But not Jesus. Jesus is the King who came to serve. He laid down all His rights and privileges in love to rescue us. From His place of glory, He came all the way down to the fringes of this broken world to redeem the very people everyone else had given up on.Jesus knew the secret to the upside-down kingdom: that in giving ourselves away, we actually get ourselves back.Come discover the beauty of Jesus, the Servant King, who invites us all to follow Him!
05/12/2024
The Training of the Twelve
Luke 9:1-17
05/05/2024
In the Care of Jesus
Luke 8:40–56
04/28/2024
The Commander
Luke 8:22-39
04/21/2024
Take Care Then How You Hear
Luke 8:1-21
04/14/2024
The Grace Awakening
Luke 7:36-50
04/07/2024
Disappointment with God
Luke 7:18-35
03/31/2024
The Day You Get Your Life Back
Luke 7:1-17
Hope Breaks Through: The Gospel of Luke (Part 2)
Jesus is a King like no other. Most kings make it about themselves. They wield power, authority, and strength for their own benefit. But not Jesus. Jesus is the King who came to serve. He laid down all His rights and privileges in love to rescue us. From His place of glory, He came all the way down to the fringes of this broken world to redeem the very people everyone else had given up on. Jesus knew the secret to the upside-down kingdom: that in giving ourselves away, we actually get ourselves back. Come discover the beauty of Jesus, the Servant King, who invites us all to follow Him!
03/17/2024
The Good Person
Luke 6:39-49
03/17/2024
The Good Way
Luke 6:27-38
03/10/2024
The Good Life
The Good Life | Luke 6:17–26 | Pastor Philip The Good Life Scripture: Luke 6:17-26 Speaker: Pastor Philip Miller Jesus has been causing quite a stir up in Galilee. Many are drawing near in astonishment and faith. While others are recoiling back in skepticism and disbelief. Jesus’ own followers are starting to feel the heat. They’ve left everything and followed Him. Now the Pharisees are starting to question where their loyalties lie. Of course, we know the answer. Because in Luke 6:12-16, we read that Jesus called his disciples to Himself and chose twelve of them to join His inner circle as Apostles. They’ve decided to go “all in” with Jesus. And with these words, Jesus begins what scholars call “The Sermon on the Plain.” It bears many similarities to the Sermon on the Mount recorded in Matthew. In both sermons, Jesus begins the same, “Makarios!” Which means blessed, happy, well-off, and favored. It’s the Good Life! In these opening verses, Jesus is answering three crucial questions: • Who has the Good Life? • What is the Good Life? • Where is the Good Life? 1. Who has the Good Life? • The good life belongs to the most unlikely people. • Despite poverty, hunger, or exclusion, the Good Life belongs to those who seek Christ. 2. What is the Good Life? • The good life is citizenship in the kingdom of God. • Jesus shows us what the Good Life is by pairing these couplets of “Blessings” and “Woes” in this passage. • You can be a loser in the kingdoms of men, but if you belong to the kingdom of God, you’re a winner. 3. Where is the Good Life? • The good life is found in the presence of Jesus. • Rejections shall fade in His embrace. • Give me Jesus. Give me Jesus! You can have all this world, give me Jesus! Takeaway: Which Good Life are you living for? • Are we living for the Good Life here and now? Or are we living for the real Good Life that begins now and comes in fullness in the age to come? Matthew 6:18–33 says, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. 24 No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money. 31 Do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” “Aim at Heaven and you will get Earth 'thrown in': aim at Earth and you will get neither.” - C.S. Lewis
02/25/2024
The Lord of the Sabbath
Luke 5:12-26; 6:1-11
02/18/2024
The Call of Discipleship
Luke 5:1-11, 27-39; 6:12-16
02/11/2024
The Word of His Power
Luke 4:31-44
02/04/2024
The Homecoming
Luke 4:14-30
01/28/2024
A Savior Like None Other
Luke 3:21–4:13
01/21/2024
A Voice in the Wilderness
Luke 3:1-20
01/14/2024
Lost in Jerusalem
Luke 2:41-52
The Savior Comes: The Gospel of Luke (Part 1)
Jesus is a King like no other. Most kings make it about themselves. They wield power, authority, and strength for their own benefit. But not Jesus. Jesus is the King who came to serve. He laid down all His rights and privileges in love to rescue us. From His place of glory, He came all the way down to the fringes of this broken world to redeem the very people everyone else had given up on. Jesus knew the secret to the upside-down kingdom: that in giving ourselves away, we actually get ourselves back. Come discover the beauty of Jesus, the Servant King, who invites us all to follow Him!
12/24/2023
The Upending Begins
Philip MillerLuke 2:1–21
12/10/2023
The Song of Silence
Philip MillerLuke 1:57–80
12/03/2023
The World Turned Upside-Down
Philip MillerLuke 1:39–56
11/26/2023
Conceiving Hope
Philip MillerLuke 1:26–38
11/19/2023
Breaking the Silence
Philip MillerLuke 1:1–25
Tough Love \ Tender Mercies
This often-neglected book is brimming with spiritual insights. Together we’ll learn about the holiness of God, the richness of His mercies, what it means for us to worship Him as He deserves, and where our true hope lies in troubled times.
11/05/2023
Awaiting the Dawn
Philip MillerMalachi 4:1–6
10/29/2023
Faltering Faith
Philip MillerMalachi 3:13–18
10/15/2023
Robbing God
Philip MillerMalachi 3:6–12
10/08/2023
Relinquishing Righteousness
Philip MillerMalachi 2:17–3:6
10/01/2023
Abandoning Covenants
Philip MillerMalachi 2:10–16
09/24/2023
Misleading Ministers
Philip MillerMalachi 2:1–9
09/17/2023
Withholding in Worship
Philip MillerMalachi 1:6–14
09/10/2023
Doubting God’s Love
Philip MillerMalachi 1:1–5
Alive in Christ
In this series through the book of Ephesians, we'll discover what it means to become alive in Christ
08/06/2023
Standing Firm
Philip MillerEphesians 6:10–24
07/30/2023
The Gospel at Work and Home
Philip MillerEphesians 6:1–9
07/16/2023
Sacred Marriage
Philip MillerEphesians 5:22-33
07/09/2023
Children of Light
Philip MillerEphesians 5:1-21
06/25/2023
New Life
Philip MillerEphesians 4:17–5:2
06/18/2023
Together We Grow
Philip MillerEphesians 4:1-16
05/28/2023
The Power of Prayer
Philip MillerEphesians 3:14-21
05/21/2023
The Wonder of the Gospel
Philip MillerEphesians 3:1-13
05/14/2023
One In Christ
Philip MillerEphesians 2:11-22
05/07/2023
Alive By Grace
Philip MillerEphesians 2:1-10
Identity Traps
In this series, we explore the stories of nine different characters in the Bible, who each tried to build their identities in all the wrong places, and then discovered the kind of wholeness that only God can give. In looking at their lives, we discover the identity traps we fall into and the identity Christ offers us that changes everything.
04/02/2023
Living as a Child of God
Philip MillerRomans 8:14-17
03/26/2023
Solomon’s Trap—Seeking Satisfaction Through Possessions
Philip Miller1 Kings
03/19/2023
Naomi—Seeking Satisfaction Through Power
Philip MillerRuth 1-4
03/12/2023
Samaritan’s Trap—Seeking Satisfaction Through People
Philip MillerJohn 4: 5-19, 25-42
03/05/2023
Naaman—Seeking Security Through Possessions
Philip Miller2 Kings 5
02/26/2023
Gideon—Seeking Security Through Power
Philip MillerJudges 6-8
02/19/2023
Esther—Seeking Security Through People
Philip MillerEsther 1-7
02/05/2023
Zacchaeus—Seeking Significance Through Possessions
Philip MillerLuke 19:1-10
01/22/2023
Jacob—Seeking Significance Through Power
Philip MillerGenesis 25-32
01/15/2023
Joseph—Seeking Significance Through People
Philip MillerGenesis 30-50
Resurrection
Why is the Resurrection so pivotal to our Christian faith? In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul makes it crystal clear that there is no good news if there is no Resurrection. The gospel loses all its power if Jesus did not rise from the dead, for then our faith would be in vain. What we believe about the Resurrection changes everything.
03/28/2021
When Death Is Defeated
Michael BestI Corinthians 15:50-58
03/21/2021
Our Heavenly Bodies
Michael Best1 Corinthians 15:35-49
03/14/2021
Our Only Hope
Michael Best1 Corinthians 15:12-34
03/07/2021
Resurrection: Is It Essential?
Michael Best1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Songs for Life
What would Jesus sing? The most likely answer is the Psalms. This collection of songs was Jesus’ prayer book, used throughout His ministry. And if you look back at over 2,000 years of Christian tradition, you’ll find that the Psalms form the backbone of worship for the Church.The Psalms are at the heart of worship.In all seasons of spiritual life—when our souls need refreshing, when we need guidance, when we are full of swirling emotions, when we need a launch pad for prayer, when we simply want to give God praise—the Psalms give voice to the inner rumblings of our hearts.In this series, we explore four Psalms whose passages have timeless melodies that you can put on repeat through the seasons of your life.
09/05/2021
Psalm 42
Eric TargePsalm 42
08/29/2021
Psalm 34
Larry McCarthy, Jr.Psalm 34
08/15/2021
Psalm 15
Bill BertschePsalm 15
Back to Basics
In this series, we'll rediscover the basics of what it means to joyfully follow Christ and grow together as the family of God. The Christian life goes beyond programs to the inner life of the Spirit and the interdependencies of life together in the body of Christ. Together we'll rediscover the joyous life of Christ in the family of God!
11/21/2021
The Basics of Giving
Philip MillerPhilippians 4:10-23
11/14/2021
The Basics of Peace
Philip MillerPhilippians 4:1-9
11/07/2021
The Basics of Maturity
Philip MillerPhilippians 3:12-4:1
10/24/2021
The Basics of Identity
Philip MillerPhilippians 3:1-11
10/17/2021
The Basics of Community
Philip MillerPhilippians 2:19-30
10/10/2021
The Basics of Service
Philip MillerPhilippians 2:1-18
09/26/2021
The Basics of Life
Philip MillerPhilippians 1:18b-30
09/12/2021
The Basics of the Gospel
Philip MillerPhilippians 1:1-18
The Greatness of Christmas
This Advent we’ll be walking through four vignettes from the Gospel of Luke that surround Jesus’ coming in a series are entitled “The Greatness of Christmas.” Throughout the series, we’ll explore four vignettes, four opportunities to pause, and let the wonder in as we reflect on “The Greatness of Christmas.”
12/26/2021
Great Light
Philip MillerLuke 2:21-38
12/12/2021
Great Joy
Philip MillerLuke 2:1-20
12/05/2021
Great Things
Philip MillerLuke 1:39-56
11/28/2021
Great Expectations
Philip MillerLuke 1:26-38
The Upside-Down Kingdom
From the Brunswick Manifesto, to the Declaration of Independence, to Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream,” the history of the world has turned upon ideas. Two-thousand years ago, a Jewish Rabbi from Nazareth turned the world on its head with His Sermon on the Mount. He proclaimed an upside-down Kingdom so radical, they killed Him in an attempt to put an end to His ideas. But even death couldn’t stop the upside-down Way of Jesus. In our modern world dominated by divisive and corrupt political kingdoms, the Way of Jesus shines through. His Kingdom is without borders. His Word is trustworthy and true. His Way ushers in a new kind of humanity. Come discover the upside-down Kingdom and the right-side-up Way of life!
08/07/2022
Built For Life
Philip MillerMatthew 7:25-27
07/31/2022
The Two Ways
Philip MillerMatthew 7:13-29
07/24/2022
The Law of Love
Philip MillerMatthew 7:12
07/10/2022
A Heart For Others
Philip MillerMatthew 7:1-12
07/03/2022
Freedom From Worry
Philip MillerMatthew 6:24-34
06/26/2022
Treasures In Heaven
Philip MillerMatthew 6:19-24
06/19/2022
When You Fast
Philip MillerMatthew 6:16-18
06/05/2022
Kingdom, Power, and Glory
Philip MillerMatthew 6:13
05/29/2022
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
Philip MillerMatthew 6:13
05/15/2022
Forgive Us Our Debts
Philip MillerMatthew 6:12
The Journey of a Lifetime
Jesus is inviting you on the journey of a lifetime to know God, feed your soul, grow in love, and change your world. It’s a spiritual journey of abundant life—the life you and I were made for—and it all starts when we respond to Jesus’ invitation to follow Him. So, what are you waiting for? The journey of a lifetime awaits! Jesus is calling, “Come, follow me!”
07/07/2024
The Life You’ve Always Wanted
Luke 10:1-24
10/02/2022
Change Your World Through Mission
Philip Miller2 Corinthians 5:14-21
09/25/2022
Grow In Love Through Service
Philip MillerJohn 13:1-15
09/18/2022
Feed Your Soul Through Community
Philip MillerJohn 15:4-13
09/11/2022
Know God Through Worship
Philip MillerLuke 15:1-2 & 11-32
Relentless: The Book of Jonah
In this four-part series, we’ll discover anew God’s unrelenting grace for undeserving people. And, we’ll learn to answer God’s call to pursue our enemies in love and share God’s heart of compassion for the city.
11/20/2022
The Scandal of Grace
Philip MillerJonah 4:1-11
11/13/2022
The God of Second Chances
Philip MillerJonah 3:1-10
10/30/2022
Grace Beneath The Waves
Philip MillerJonah 2:1-10
10/23/2022
The Lord Of The Storm
Philip MillerJonah 1:7-17
10/09/2022
Running From God
Philip MillerJonah 1:1-6
The Coming King
This four-week Advent series in the Book of Matthew explore sthe birth of Jesus as The Coming King.
12/25/2022
The Incarnate King
Philip MillerMatthew 2:13-23
12/11/2022
The Honored King
Philip MillerMatthew 2:1-12
12/04/2022
The Rightful King
Philip MillerMatthew 1:18-25
11/27/2022
The Awaited King
Philip MillerMatthew 1:1-17
Loved By Jesus
What if Jesus’ love is the secret to an identity so deep, meaningful, rich, and lasting that all other identities fade into insignificance? What if the secret of abundant life is found in Jesus’ death-defying love? The Apostle John’s most defining, grounding, and meaningful identity was found in the simple fact that he was and always would be loved by Jesus. In the end, nothing else mattered. His accomplishments, connections, titles, writings, and even his very life faded in comparison to the blazing reality that he was loved by Jesus. And that love changed John forever.
08/08/2021
The Redeemer
Philip MillerJohn 21:1-25
08/01/2021
The Lord
Philip MillerJohn 20:19-31
07/25/2021
The Raised
Philip MillerJohn 20:1-18
07/18/2021
The Buried
Philip MillerJohn 19:31-42
07/11/2021
The Crucified
Philip MillerJohn 19:16-30
07/04/2021
The Condemned
Philip MillerJohn 18:28-19:16
06/27/2021
The Betrayed
Philip MillerJohn 18:1-27
06/20/2021
The Priest
Philip MillerJohn 17:1-26
06/13/2021
The Overcomer
Philip MillerJohn 16:16-33
06/06/2021
The Helper
Philip Miller
Wake Up Call
Spiritual drift happens gradually. Few people wake up one day and suddenly decide to stop following God. Rather, it’s the busyness of life, even in the midst of spiritual practices, that our hearts can turn cold and cause us to wander from God. The prophet Malachi brought a strong message to God’s people who had fallen into spiritual apathy. He wanted them to wake up and renew their passion for the Lord before it was too late. Join us at Sunday Night Service for our series Wake Up Call, as we study through the book of Malachi and discover how to avoid sliding into spiritual drift.
02/14/2021
Is Obedience Worth It?
Michael BestMalachi 3:13-4:6
02/07/2021
Are You Robbing God?
Michael BestMalachi 3:6-12
01/31/2021
Does God Really Care?
Michael BestMalachi 2:17-3:5
01/24/2021
The Fruit of Being Faithless
Michael BestMalachi 2:10-16
01/17/2021
When Religion Becomes A Ritual
Michael BestMalachi 1:6-2:9
01/10/2021
The Roots of Spiritual Apathy
Michael BestMalachi 1:1-5
Single Messages
These are one-off messages on special topics preached by our pastoral staff or guest speakers.
10/13/2024
The Glory Of Justification By Faith Alone
Stephen FarishRomans 3:21-26
09/22/2024
All Things Together for Good
Stephen FarishRomans 8:28–30
08/18/2024
Preparation: Four Lessons We Learn About Fasting
Pastor Larry McCarthyMatthew 4:1-11
08/11/2024
Behold Christ
Pastor Justin MayIsaiah 42:1-9
08/05/2024
God’s Promises For Bruised People
Pastor Justin MayIsaiah 41
07/28/2024
The Best Bad News You Have Ever Received
Pastor Josue ReyesRomans 1:16-32, 5:6-9
05/26/2024
Believe
Pastor Larry McCarthyJohn 4:1-26
05/19/2024
Who are you listening to?
Pastor Justin MayJames 1:19-25
03/03/2024
Why are we here? Moses, God and the Meaning of Life Scripture
Stefan GustavssonExodus 3:1-15
12/31/2023
Freedom and Joy
Pastor Bill BertschePsalm 19
Citizens of Heaven
As the presidential election draws near, the divisive rhetoric is consuming our national attention. It’s easy to belittle those who are on “the other side,” and the consequences to our relationships and our witness can be devastating. Now more than ever we need to pause and look at what God’s Word says about living first and foremost as citizens of the Kingdom. Our four-week series, “Citizens of Heaven,” will explore the intersection of Christianity and politics. Let’s equip ourselves with the timeless biblical truths that will help us navigate these uncertain times and maintain a robust witness for the true and only King, Jesus.
11/08/2020
Constant Truths
Michael BestPsalm 20:7, Daniel 2:21
11/01/2020
Our Clear Command
Michael BestRomans 13:1-7 and 1 Peter 2:13-17
10/25/2020
Avoiding Political Idolatry
Michael BestJohn 18:36, Matthew 11:28-30
10/18/2020
Three Reasons Unity Is Important
Michael BestJohn 17:20-23, Galatians 3:27-28
Thankful
Scripture is filled with exhortations to thankfulness. Giving thanks is an essential part of following Christ at all times—and this time in particular, with its fears and upheaval, should especially cause us to reflect on God’s goodness to us and to respond with gratitude. This three-week series challenges us to be thankful no matter the circumstances.
11/22/2020
The Dangers of an Ungrateful Heart
Michael BestRomans 1:21
11/15/2020
Thankfulness is a Superpower
Michael BestVarious
Holding Out Hope
In this season we’re all holding onto hope. Hope for a vaccine. Hope for a new normal. Hope for the year ahead. Moses was holding onto hope as well. In the first five books of the Bible, he wrote of Jesus and the hope of what he would one day come to do. In this Advent series, we’ll see how Moses was ultimately holding onto hope for Jesus, the coming Messiah. And we will discover that in fact it is Jesus who is holding out hope for us today.
12/27/2020
The Promise Fulfiller
Larry McCarthyJoshua 1:1-5
12/20/2020
The Sin Atoner
Philip MillerGenesis 22, Revelation 5
12/13/2020
The Law Mediator
Philip MillerDeuteronomy 30:15–20, Matthew 5:17–20
12/06/2020
The Covenant Keeper
Philip MillerGenesis 12, Genesis 15, Galatians 3, Romans 9
11/29/2020
Jesus The Curse Breaker
Bill BertscheGalatians 3:1-14
Christmas Classics
In a year upended by so much, there’s nothing normal about the “new normal.” Perhaps what we need most is to be reminded of the timeless message of Christmas. This two part series explores passages from Luke 1 and 2. We’ll be reminded together of why Christmas is so important and provides the hope we all need during this season.
12/13/2020
Our Uncommon Savior’s Birth
Michael BestLuke 2
12/06/2020
God’s Promises Past and Present
Michael BestLuke 1
Mercies in the Shadows
In this season of quarantine, every one of us has lost something: a sense of normalcy, a job, a loved one. And we’re grieving—as a city, as a nation, as a world. In the book of Ruth, we find two women whose worlds are shattered by loss. They don’t know how to pick up the pieces and get back to normal. But it is in these deep shadows that they discover God‘s redeeming mercies. Grief can turn us bitter and hard, or it can make us wise and tender. The outcome hinges on what we do with God‘s mercies in the shadows.
09/06/2020
Sovereign Stories
Philip MillerRuth 4:13-22
08/30/2020
Redeeming Love
Philip MillerRuth 4:1-12
08/23/2020
Providence in Waiting
Philip MillerRuth 3:8-18
08/16/2020
Manipulating Grace
Philip MillerRuth 3:1–8
08/09/2020
Glimmers of Hope
Philip MillerRuth 2:17–23
07/19/2020
Merciful Justice
Philip MillerRuth 2:1-17
07/12/2020
Fellowship in Sufferings
Philip MillerRuth 1:6-22
07/05/2020
Running to Reality
Philip MillerRuth 1:1–6
Noah
The story of Noah and the flood is one of the most well-known in the Bible. It may be easy to shrug it off as a cute children’s story about animals and lots of rain, yet there is so much more to be found. This is a story of blessing and curse, of judgment and salvation, of grace and mercy. It’s a story that points back to Adam and points forward ultimately to Jesus.
10/11/2020
Certainty in an Uncertain World
Michael BestGenesis 9:18-34
10/04/2020
When God Makes a Promise
Michael BestGenesis 8:20-9:17
09/27/2020
Hurry Up and Wait
Michael BestGenesis 8
09/20/2020
The Great Flood
Michael BestGenesis 7
09/13/2020
A Righteous Man in a Wicked World
Michael BestGenesis 6:9-22
Conversations on Race
Racism is a critical topic of discussion across American society today, even in the church. What does the Bible say about racism? How does being made in the image of God impact how we view others? What can we learn from the lives and experiences of others in our church? In this series we host important conversations with our staff and church members on how Christians should think about racism in our world.
08/30/2020
The Bible and Racism
Michael Best
08/23/2020
Justice and the Prophets
Philip Miller
08/16/2020
A Heavenly Vision
Kirk Baker
08/09/2020
The Gospel and Racism
TK Khumalo
08/02/2020
The Image of God and Race
Michael Best
Words
A wise person stewards well the resources they are given. We think a lot about stewarding money or time, but we often think very little about stewarding one of our most valuable resource: our words. Many studies suggest that the average person speaks 16,000 words a day. How are you stewarding your 16,000 daily words? God’s Word has much to say about our words. Join us as we look at what Scripture says about their power, how they can build up or tear down, and how they can point others to Jesus.
07/26/2020
Gospel Conversations
Michael BestRomans 10:14
07/19/2020
Power for Good
Michael Best1 Thessalonians 5:11
07/12/2020
Conflicting Words
Michael BestProverbs 10:19
07/05/2020
The Power of Words
Michael BestPsalm 141:3
A New Season
For over 155 years, The Moody Church has been a place where the gospel is boldly proclaimed and lives have been transformed by the saving grace of Jesus. Today, we continue to be a church alive in Christ carrying on that mission. We are about to enter a new season under the leadership of Pastor Philip Miller, the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. How does Scripture guide us in preparing our hearts and minds as we anticipate his arrival in July?
06/21/2020
Healthy Church Members
Bill BertschePsalm 84
Real Life Real Faith
What is the Christian life supposed to look like? How does real faith in God affect how we live in the real world? It’s more than right thought; it’s right living borne out of a relationship with God through Jesus. Drawing on wisdom from the Sermon on the Mount and the book of Proverbs, the letter from James shows us how to live out our faith by addressing everyday issues with practical instruction, and reveals how real faith has an impact on real life.
05/31/2020
In Times of Trouble
Larry McCarthy, Jr.James 5:1-12
05/03/2020
Watch Your Mouth
Michael BestJames 3:1-12
03/01/2020
Don’t Be Deceived
Larry McCarthy, Jr.James 1:12-18
02/23/2020
How To Handle Temptation
Bill BertscheJames 1:12-15
02/16/2020
Your True Status
Michael BestJames 1:9-11
Saved, Sealed, and Delivered
Romans 8 has been called by many the most important passage in all Scripture, perhaps because it unpacks the most important doctrine of our faith: salvation. Join Pastor Eric Targe as we delve into what it means to be “truly spiritual,” how you can know if you’re “really saved,” and whether or not being heavenly minded is any “earthly good.” Weʼll see how through the Holy Spirit we can cry out to the God who saved, sealed, and delivered us, “I’m Yours!”
06/28/2020
How Can I Know God Loves Me?
Eric TargeRomas 8:29-39
06/21/2020
Is This World Broken?
Eric TargeRomans 8:18-28
06/14/2020
Are We All God’s Children?
Romans 8:12-17Romans 8:12-17
06/07/2020
The Secret of True Spirituality
Eric TargeRomans 8:1-11
A Tale of Two Cities
What does God want from His people in 2020? How should we live? What should our priorities be in the midst of quarantine? What relevance can a letter written to a church in Asia 2000 years ago have for Chicago today? This two-part series looks at the letters to the churches found in Revelation 2 and 3.
05/31/2020
Listening to God
Justin MayRevelation 3:14-22
05/24/2020
Remember Your First Love
Justin MayRevelation 2:1-7
Hope Is Here
We all hope that this crisis will soon pass and that life will get back to normal. Yet for all our hope, none of us really knows what the next weeks and months will look like. When the Bible talks about hope, is it hope like this? Hope that just wants something to happen, even if it’s just wishful thinking? Or is biblical hope something different, something deeper, something better? In this series we discover how Jesus gives us true hope—even in the midst of a pandemic.
05/17/2020
Here’s Hoping
Michael BestColossians 1:3–5
05/10/2020
Our Great Hope
Michael Best1 Peter 1:13
05/03/2020
Cosmic Hope
Michael BestRomans 5:18-25
04/26/2020
When Hope Suffers
Michael BestRomans 5:1-5
04/19/2020
Hope Has A Name
Michael BestMark 5:21-43
Armor of God
Whether we realize it or not, we’re involved in a daily spiritual battle with evil forces that will try to undermine our inheritance promised in Christ. Our only recourse is to stand firm by putting on the spiritual armor God has provided. Are you ready to suit up? Join us for this three-week series exploring Ephesians 6:10–20.
03/08/2020
Praying With Power
Michael BestEphesians 6:18-20
03/01/2020
Weapons For Warfare
Michael BestEphesians 6:14-17
02/23/2020
Standing Firm
Michael BestEphesians 6:10-13
Story of Salvation
What is this overarching story of the Bible, and what does it mean for us today? This five-week series explores the meta narrative that flows from the beginning of the Bible to its end. You’ll come away with a big-picture understanding of God’s ultimately love letter to humanity.
02/02/2020
Restoration
Steve FarishRevelation 21:1-8
01/26/2020
Redemption
Larry McCarthy, Jr.Ephesians 1:3-14
01/19/2020
The Fall
Bill BertscheGenesis 3
01/12/2020
Creation
Michael BestGenesis 1-2
Stressed Out
We live in a busy and stress-filled world. When it comes to balancing our jobs, relationships, hobbies, families, and friendships, it seems impossible to fit it all in. Is living life at such a frenetic pace really what we should be pursuing? Have we paused to consider what God’s Word says about our busyness, stress, and anxiety? Join us as we discover that God’s Word, and the new life we have in Jesus, point us to a better way.
02/16/2020
Final Thoughts On Being Stressed Out
Michael Best
02/09/2020
Peace and Perspective
Justin MayPhilippians 4:4-9
02/02/2020
What To Do In The Pit Of Depression
Eric TargePsalm 42
01/26/2020
Encountering God In My Anxiety
Kirk Baker1 Peter 5:7
01/19/2020
Take A Break
Michael BestPsalm 62
01/12/2020
Eliminating Stress
Michael BestLuke 10:38-42
Why He Came
We’ve all heard that Jesus is the reason for the season, but why? Why did Jesus come, and what did He accomplish through His life, death, and resurrection? The nativity was only the beginning. Jesus’ life here on earth fulfilled God’s promises given over 4,000 years ago, and that continues now and into eternity. The scope of the goodness and richness of Jesus’ blessings for us is incredible! This Advent season, don’t miss the bigger picture behind the Christmas story.
12/29/2019
The Good Shepherd
Larry McCarthy, Jr.John 10:10
12/15/2019
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Michael BestMatthew 5:17
12/08/2019
To Save Us All From Satan’s Power
Bill Bertsche1 John 3:4-8
Joseph: A Story of 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.
11/24/2019
Am I God?
Larry McCarthy, Jr.Genesis 49:28-50:26
11/17/2019
Looking Back, Looking Forward
Michael BestGenesis 48-49:27
10/27/2019
Portrait of Repentance
Larry McCarthy, Jr.Genesis 44
10/20/2019
True Change
Michael BestGenesis 43
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
09/08/2019
God’s Plan Includes The Peaks And The Pits
Bill BertscheGenesis 37
Amazed & Confused
Has God ever done something in your life that was both astounding and completely unexpected? The Lord certainly works in mysterious ways. How should we respond to this surprising tension in our lives, when God’s actions don’t line up with our expectations? The prophet Habakkuk had to learn to trust God even in times of turbulence and judgment. His story conveys a powerful message for us today.
12/08/2019
An “Even If” Faith
Michael BestHabakkuk 3:1-19
12/01/2019
Holding On To Hope
Michael BestHabakkuk 2:6-20
11/24/2019
Waiting for the World to Change
Michael BestHabakkuk 1:12-2:5
11/19/2019
Asking Why
Michael BestHabakkuk 1:1-11
Defeating Death
No matter what technological advances come, the reality remains that we all face certain death. The inevitability of death urges us to think critically about and look deeply into what God’s Word has to say about it. Where does death come from? What happens to us after we die? How should we grieve the loss of loved ones?
11/10/2019
Grieving Loss
Larry McCarthy, Jr.
11/03/2019
How Did Jesus Defeat Death?
Eric Targe1 Corinthians 15
10/27/2019
What Happens After You Die?
Michael BestLuke 16:19-31
11/20/2019
Where Does Death Come From?
Michael BestRomans 5:12-17
Identity
When you place your faith in Jesus, you not only are forgiven of your sin, but you also receive a whole new identity. What is this new identity? How does it impact how we see ourselves and live every day? In this series we'll discover who we are in Christ and how that changes how we live in this world.
10/13/2019
Temple of God
Michael Best1 Corinthians 3:10-17
10/06/2019
Slaves of Righteousness
Michael BestRomans 6:15-23
09/29/2019
Ambassadors of Christ
Michael Best2 Corinthians 5:18-21
09/22/2019
Royal Priesthood
Michael Best1 Peter 2:4-9
09/15/2019
New Creation
Michael Best2 Corinthians 5:14-17
09/08/2019
Children of God
Michael Best1 John 3:1
Unsung Heroes
Chances are you know the stories of the main characters of the Bible—people like Abraham, David, and Paul. Yet throughout Scripture we come across the stories of other men and women, many of whom we may not have heard of before. While their names may not be recognizable, their examples of faith and following God are significant.
08/18/2019
Phoebe
Kirk BakerRomans 16:1-2
08/11/2019
Mordecai
Josue ReyesBook of Esther
08/04/2019
Mephibosheth
Nate Brumbaugh2 Samuel 9
07/28/2019
Hosea
Eric TargeHosea
07/21/2019
Gideon
Justin MayJudges 6-7
07/14/2019
Micaiah
Eric Targe1 King 22:10-28
07/07/2019
Abel
Daniel StalkerGenesis 4
All In For Jesus
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?
09/01/2019
Scripture Shoutouts
Michael BestColossians 4:7-18
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
07/14/2019
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
06/23/2019
The Dangers of Legalism
Bill BertscheColossians 2:16-19
06/09/2019
The Change You Need
Michael BestColossians 2:13-15
Seven Woes
They can creep into our lives slowly over time, and we may not even realize what has happened. If we aren’t careful, any one of us could slide into the sins that marked the Pharisees during Jesus’s day. What’s the danger in sins like hypocrisy, cynicism, legalism, and exclusivity? Why did Jesus speak so strongly against them—and how can we guard against these attitudes in our own hearts?
06/23/2019
The Damage of Self-Deception
Michael BestMatthew 23:29-32
06/09/2019
Avoiding Contamination
Michael BestMatthew 23:27-28
06/02/2019
Avoiding Contamination
Michael BestMatthew 23:25-28
05/26/2019
Back to the Basics
Dan CameronMatthew 23:23-24
05/19/2019
When Truth Confronts Tradition
Michael BestMatthew 23:16-22
05/05/2019
The Danger of Exclusivity
Michael BestLuke 18:15-17
04/28/2019
Follower or Pharisee?
Michael BestMatthew 23:1-12
The Final Week
Did you know that over a third of Gospels are dedicated to one week of Jesus’ life? It is no exaggeration to say that this week was the most significant week in the history of the world. We'll look at each day in that week, and discover the significance it has on our lives 2,000 years later.
04/14/2019
Celebrate the Passover
Michael BestLuke 22
04/07/2019
Teach at the Temple
Michael BestMark 12
03/31/2019
Explain the Fig Tree
Michael BestMark 11:12-25
03/10/2019
Cleanse the Temple
Michael BestMark 11 and Matthew 21
03/03/2019
Palm Sunday
Michael BestMatthew 21:1-11
Breaking New Ground
During our annual Missions Week, our guest speakers will challenge us to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth.
03/24/2019
Advancing the Gospel in Cities
Oscar LeivaActs 8:1-8
03/17/2019
The Vine And The Branches
Paco AmadorJohn 15
03/17/2019
Breaking Through Ceilings
Mark JobeLuke 5:17-26
Explore God
We all have questions. We all wonder. Explore God with us as we investigate the seven most common questions about Christianity and faith.
02/24/2019
Can I Know God Personally?
Eric TargeVarious Passages
02/24/2019
Can I Know God Personally?
Ed StetzerVarious Passages
02/17/2019
Is The Bible Reliable?
John Jelinik1 John 2:18
02/17/2019
Is The Bible Reliable?
Erwin LutzerVarious Passages
02/10/2019
Is Jesus really God?
Dan CameronMark 2
02/10/2019
Is Jesus Really God?
Bill BertscheVarious Passages
02/03/2019
Is Christianity Too Narrow?
Charles ButlerVarious Passages
02/03/2019
Is Christianity Too Narrow?
Michael BestActs 17:16-32
01/27/2019
Why Does God Allow Pain And Suffering?
Steve FarishRomas 8:28
01/27/2019
Why Does God Allow Pain and Suffering?
Kenny DamaraJames 1:2-4
Advent
Celebrate the coming king in this four part series.
12/23/2018
The Prince of Peace
Michael BestIsaiah 9:1-7
12/16/2018
All About That Baby
Children's Chorus
12/02/2018
The Hope Of The World
Bill BertscheIsaiah 40:1-5
Be The Church
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.
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
The Gospel According To Matthew
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.
09/02/2018
Healer, Master, and Savior
Bill BertscheMatthew 8:14-17
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
06/10/2018
Praying Like Jesus: Deliverance
Bill BertscheMatthew 6:13
05/20/2018
Praying Like Jesus: Submission
Bill BertscheMatthew 6:10
02/25/2018
The Heart Test
Bill BertscheMatthew 5:27-32
10/08/2017
The Gospel Goes Viral
Michael BestMatthew 4:23-25
Legacy
What legacy did Abraham leave his sons Isaac and Jacob? And what lessons can we learn from their story that impact our lives today? In this series, we’re looking at how faith is a legacy that is passed down from one generation to the next.
12/16/2018
A New Name
Michael BestGenesis 35
12/02/2018
Deceit and Disgrace
Michael BestGenesis 34
11/25/2018
Return Of The Brother
Michael BestGenesis 33
11/18/2018
The Great Wrestling Match
Michael BestGenesis 32:22-32
11/11/2018
Shaking in His Sandals
Michael BestGenesis 32:1-21
11/04/2018
Running Away To Home
Michael BestGenesis 30:25-31:55
10/28/2018
The Un-Ideal Family
Michael BestGenesis 29:31-30:24
10/21/2018
An Old Fashioned Love Story
Michael BestGenesis 29:1-30
10/14/2018
Heaven Came Down
Michael BestGenesis 28:10-22
10/07/2018
The Blessing Thief
Michael BestGenesis 27:1-28:9
Promises
If we are to avoid spiritual nearsightedness, we must learn to rely on the promises of God.
06/24/2018
Diligent Waiting
Michael Best2 Peter 3:14-18
06/10/2018
To Be Fulfilled
Michael Best2 Peter 3
06/03/2018
Empty Promises
Michael Best2 Peter 2
05/27/2018
Can I Get A Witness?
Dan Cameron2 Peter 1:16-21
05/20/2018
20/20 Faith
Michael Best2 Peter 1:1-15
Miracles
As we explore the amazing miracles of Jesus, we'll discover how a miracle working God is the only one who can offer us hope.
09/09/2018
When Our Fears Test Our Faith
John JelinikMatthew 14:22-31
09/02/2018
The Blind Do Indeed See
Luke 18:35-43
08/19/2018
The Attributes of God
Larry McCarthy, Jr.John 11
08/12/2018
Christ Our Shepherd
Kenny DamaraMark 6:30-56
08/05/2018
The Boy With An Unclean Spirit
Bob GunterMark 9:14-29
07/29/2018
Total Miracle
Eric TargeLuke 5:17-26
07/22/2018
When Kingdoms Collide
Steve MasonMark 5:1-20
07/15/2018
Blessings Better Than Gold
Eric TargeActs 3
07/08/2018
A Glimpse of His Glory
Josue ReyesJohn 2:1-11
Samson: Strong
Samson was a unique character in Biblical history. As we study Samson's life, we'll learn more about how his strengths reflect the character of God and impact our relationship with the Almighty.
03/18/2018
The Great Fall
Michael BestJudges 16
03/11/2018
What Drives You
Michael BestJudges 15
03/04/2018
Slipping Spirituality
Michael BestJudges 14
02/25/2018
A Savior Is Born
Michael BestJudges 13
God's Road to Financial Freedom
On God's road to financial freedom, we learn God’s design for the pursuit of lasting treasure and ultimate joy.
01/21/2018
Debt’s Dangers
Bill Bertsche1 Timothy 6:6-10
Lost and Found
When all seems lost, there is hope in a Savior who finds us.
01/07/2018
The Lost Sons
Michael BestLuke 15:11-32
12/31/2017
When All Seems Lost
Michael BestLuke 15:1-10
Shepherd: God's Provision for My Life
In this series, Pastor Charles Butler in teaching from Psalm 23, describing how God is our good shepherd.
02/18/2018
He Provides For My Home
Charles ButlerPsalm 23
02/11/2018
He Provides For My Victory
Charles ButlerPsalm 23
02/04/2018
He Provides For My Fears
Charles ButlerPsalm 23
01/28/2018
He Provides for My Strength
Charles ButlerPsalm 23
01/21/2018
He Provides For My Strength
Charles ButlerPsalm 23
JOURNEY: The Story of Abraham
Pastor Michael Best leads us through the life of Abraham, applying powerful lessons for our lives.
11/26/2017
The Hardest Final Exam
Michael BestGenesis 22
10/15/2017
When We Go Our Own Way
Michael Best
10/22/2017
When God Changes Your Name
Michael Best
10/08/2017
Faithful Following
Michael BestGenesis 14:17–15:21
09/24/2017
Daring Faith
Michael BestGenesis 13:14-16
09/17/2017
When Sinning Seems to Make Sense
Michael BestGenesis 19:10-20
09/14/2017
An Unbelievable Promise
Michael Best
Home Improvement: Family, Faith and Relationships
Learn about God's special role for the family, marriage, and relationships in this series.
06/11/2017
The Advantages of Singleness
Bill Bertsche
SENT
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.
04/30/2017
Scatter
Kevin Harney
The Joy Of The Gospel Together
Interim Teaching Pastor Ed Stetzer leads us through the book of Philippians, teaching us about unity in the church, perseverance, Christian living, and joy.
