11.03.13 Veritas Teaching Outline + Discussion Questions (Ephesians 4:1-16) Opening Questions 1. Quick review of Eph. 3:14-21 – please name some steps to praying for spiritual power. 2. What is a calling? Who is called? How do callings come? Would you like to know your calling? Do you believe that you have been called by God? To … [Read More…] Teaching: Ephesians 4:1-16
10.6.13 Veritas Teaching Outline + Discussion Questions (Ephesians 3:1-13) Main Idea: God’s plan to save both Jews and Gentiles was kept hidden for ages. Now revealed, God’s multi-national church glorifies His manifold wisdom for all the principalities and powers to see. The mystery of Christ revealed (3:1-6) 3:1 “For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ … [Read More…] Teaching: Ephesians 3:1-13 (10/6)
As the Managing Director of Operations & Media, Michael oversees day-to-day operations of the church and overall direction for Moody Church Media. He came to The Moody Church in 1992 and became involved through the church’s singles ministry. Before joining the staff as Managing Director of Operations, he worked for consulting firms Towers Perrin and … [Read More…] Michael Pitts
Does God have feminine attributes? At first blush, many of us in conservative Christian circles may squirm a bit at this suggestion, but should we? To be sure, Jesus, in his human nature, was male. It is also true that God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each consistently referred to in the Bible … [Read More…] God’s Feminine Attributes
Would you pray for me this week? I’ll be joining the North American delegation for the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization which will be hosted in Seoul, South Korea. In 1974, Billy Graham and John Stott initiated the first gathering in Lausanne, Switzerland, responding in part to the failure of the “conciliar missions movement” … [Read More…] September 22, 2024
Everyone needs a “why”—a reason to get up, a purpose for life. It leads to big questions: What is life all about? Why are we here? How do we live meaningfully? For followers of Jesus, these questions are central to the journey of discipleship. In Luke 12, Jesus tackles these existential questions through parables … [Read More…] Money-Grubbers, Worry-Warts, and Treasure-Seekers
On Tuesday, I received the news that our dear George Sweeting went home to be with Jesus this morning. Pastor Sweeting served as Senior Pastor of The Moody Church from 1966–1971 when he then become the President of Moody Bible Institute. His deep love for God, passion for the Gospel, enthusiasm for the city, and … [Read More…] September 15, 2024
A lot of us are disenchanted with religion. There’s so much hypocrisy and abuse and scandal. Our front pages are full of the failings of religious leaders. No wonder so many people are checking out of organized religion even if they still find Jesus compelling. I think sometimes we forget that Jesus’ harshest words … [Read More…] September 8, 2024
We’re jumping back into our series through the Gospel of Luke this Sunday. Ever since Luke 9:51, where Jesus set His face toward Jerusalem, we’ve been following along with Jesus as He moves inexorably toward His destiny. In this section of Luke, we see rising tensions with the religious leaders, a growing sense of urgency … [Read More…] September 1, 2024
