Psalm 7

  • September 23, 2018
  • BY Scott Lilly
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SHELTER John Calvin: And this is a genuine and an undoubted proof of our faith, when, being visited with adversity, we, notwithstanding, persevere in cherishing and exercising hope in God. From this passage, we also learn that the gate of mercy is shut against our prayers if the key of faith do not open it for … [Read More...] Psalm 7
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Back To The Basics

  • September 17, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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How can our church be a catalyst for change in Chicago? In this new series, we’re getting back to the basics as we explore how our message, mission, and motivation can contribute to meaningful change in our city. As we seek to effectively represent Jesus, may the mission of our lives be the mission of … [Read More…] Back To The Basics

Sibling Rivalry

  • September 16, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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Legacy Sunday Night Service

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 new series, we’re looking at how faith is a legacy that is passed down from one generation to the next.  God works in mysterious ways from one generation to … [Read More…] Sibling Rivalry

Psalm 6

  • BY Scott Lilly
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WEEP John Donne: As God sees the water in the spring in the veins of the earth before in bubble in the face of the earth, so God sees tears in the heart of a man before they blubber his face. God hears the tears of that sorrowful soul, which for sorrow cannot shed tears. Psalm … [Read More...] Psalm 6
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The Blind Do Indeed See

  • September 2, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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The Miracles of Jesus

Sometimes its easy to miss God’s blessings by being distracted or not looking in the right places. Are we ordering our lives in such a way that we notice when God is near and calling to us? In this passage, we see Jesus healing a blind man. But there’s more to the story than meets … [Read More…] The Blind Do Indeed See

The Boy With An Unclean Spirit

  • August 5, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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The Miracles of Jesus

How should we combat evil spirits in our own lives or in the lives of others? In this passage, we see the disciples of Jesus struggling to cast out a demonic spiritual tormenting a child. Jesus arrives and miraculously heals the boy, demonstrating that purposeful prayer is a powerful weapon against evil spirits.   Mark … [Read More…] The Boy With An Unclean Spirit