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Weekly sermons of Christ Church, a non-denominational, family-friendly community, committed to helping people Discover Life with God.We have four campuses, one in Lake Forest, IL, one in Highland Park, IL, one in Vernon Hills, IL and one in Grayslake, IL. Our vision is to fuel a movement that reaches people and renews communities.
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God’s Recipe for FretPsalm 37:1-8fret /fret/ verb (definition) to run or to wear away a substance by friction like sandpaper. “Fret” is from the Old English word which means to devour like an animal. When you fret it can consume you or devour you.Ingredients: Trust — Psalm 37:3 Delight — Psalm 37:4 Commit — Psalm 37:5 Rest — Psalm 37:7 Cease — Psal…
In the final chapter, God helped Jonah see Ninevah the way He sees Ninevah—with compassion. Through this story, there’s an invitation for us to consider what things we feel most compassionate toward, and recognize that’s a glimpse of the compassion God feels toward the world. We need to see the world the way God sees the world.…
Today, we continue our series on Jonah. This book that is full of surprises and ironies and some very real-world and practical insights about life. In chapter three Mike will note that we finally find Jonah doing the right thing... but not necessarily for the right reason.By Christ Church
Raising Children for God’s GloryColossians 3:20-21Live out God’s design for children and parents. (Colossians 3:20)Ephesians 6:4 — Fathers do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.Ephesians 6:1-3Deuteronomy 5:16 — Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you,…
Today we press into the second chapter of Jonah – where we tune into the prayers of a man who is literally and figuratively sinking to rock bottom. Mike will be looking at Jonah’s prayer when he appears to accept the fact, that he is not going to be able to run away from GodBy Christ Church
God’s Purpose for MarriageColossians 3:18-19Trust God to define the ideal marriage. (Mark 10:2-9)Hebrews 13:4 — Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.Wives should submit to their husbands. (Colossians 3:18)Ephesians 5:23-24Acts 4:18-20Husbands, love you…
We continue our walk through the book of Jonah. When the storm arose on Jonah’s ship, they tried to figure out who was to blame. Jonah took the fall (in the ultimate way), but was his accountability sincere? In what ways did Jonah’s decision to give up his life point forward towards Jesus’ death on our behalf? Join us as we explore Jonah 1:11-17 an…
THANKFULColossians 3:15-17Psalm 100:4 — Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!Romans 1:20-21Allow peace to have authority in your life. (Colossians 3:15)John 14:27Consistently encounter the word of God. (Colossians 3:16)John 8:58 —- “Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham …
Today, we return to Jonah chapter 1 where pastor Mike pushes on Jonah’s answer to the sailor’s frantic question: "who are you?" It is one of the biggest questions of all time—one that seldom gets the reflection it needs.By Christ Church
Since 1984, the third Sunday in January has been recognized as a day to celebrate life, to champion the dignity of the unborn and to stand alongside those women who make the sometimes very difficult decision to carry a baby to term. In light of this, today we will be taking a break from our series on Jonah, and Pastor Mike will be looking at the su…
FORGIVENColossians 2:13-23Claim the gift of forgiveness. (Colossians 2:13-15)Refuse to let anything define your relationship with God other than Jesus and his word. (Colossians 2:16-19)Mark 2:23-27Galatians 1:8Matthew 4:3-4John 17:17-19Let the forgiveness of Jesus truly change you from the inside out. (Colossians 2:19-23)Galatians 5:19-21…
We are in a series from the book of Jonah, a prophet assigned to speak to Israel’s enemy, to inform them that they were frightfully misguided and that they needed to repent. Indeed, that if they did not treat others most justly and graciously that God would move against them. All of that seems particularly appropriate because tomorrow is Martin Lut…
Christ as Our CompassColossians 2:8-12Follow the compass of Christ to true freedom. (Colossians 2:8-10)John 8:36—So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.Mark 7:9-13John 1:1-5John 17:15-17Accept Jesus by faith and then be scripturally baptized. (Colossians 2:11-12)Deuteronomy 10:14-161 Peter 3:21-22…
It’s a new year and Mike is about to launch a new series – one based on Jonah. If you know anything about the book, you likely think it’s about the fish. Well, not really. This is a surprising, profound, disruptive, unsettling, timely and important book – one that tells us a lot about God and more than you might think about ourselves. It says very …
What is your treasure?Colossians 2:1-7Matthew 6:19-21Together, we must pursue the trfeasure of Jesus Christ. (Colossians 2:1-3)Matthew 13:44-46Turn to Revelation 3:14-22Resist voices trying to lure you away from treasure. (Colossians 2:4-5)Receive Jesus and stay committed to him. (Colossians 2:6-7)John 1:11-13Revelation 3:19-22…
Ben Dockery | Isaiah 40By Christ Church
Rejoice in SufferingColossians 1:23-29Luke 14:27-301 Corinthians 9:24-27Be ready to suffer for Jesus. (Colossians 1:24)Colossians 1:19-20Colossians 2:15John 15:18-20Sacrificially make Jesus known. (Colossians 1:25-28)Ephesians 3:2-6Luke 13:4-5Ask yourself this, “What do I sacrifice for Jesus?” Colossians 1:29)…
Anthony Pierri wraps up the year with a message based in Philippians 2.By Christ Church
ChangeLuke 5:1-11In 2021, be committed to be a fisher of men. (Luke 5:1-11)Isaiah 6:1-7In 2021, trust God with your fears and embrace the gift of courage. (Matthew 16:13-17; Luke 22:54-62)In 2021, sacrificially serve the sheep of Jesus. (John 21:1-19)By Aaron Sams
We hear a special Christmas Eve message from Mike.By Christ Church
We hear from Anson in the second week of our special Advent sermon series called "Christmas Is _________."By Christ Church
Glory to the Newborn KingMatthew 2:1-20Avoid Cultural Christianity (Matthew 2:1-8)Matthew 28:19-20Malachi 3:8Hebrews 10:24-25Recognize Real Royalty (Matthew 2:9-11)Obey the Warnings of God (Matthew 2:12-20)John 3:16-18By Aaron Sams
The first message in a new Advent sermon series called "Christmas Is ______."By Christ Church
God’s Got ThisDaniel 4:28-37All who fear the LORD will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech. (Proverbs 8:13—NLT)Human pride will be brought down, and human arrogance will be humbled, Only the LORD will be exalted on that day of judgment. (Isaiah 2:11—NLT)So anyone who becomes as humble as this little chil…
Guest speaker Greg Jao continues our series based in the book of Revelation.By Christ Church
Who is Jesus?Colossians 1:15-23Colossians 3:15-16Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the first born of all creation. (Colossians 1:15)John 1:1-3Genesis 41:51-52Jeremiah 31:9Psalm 89:26-29Jesus is the creator, sustainer, and owner of creation. (Colossians 1:16-17)Jesus is the leader of the Church. (Colossians 1:18)1 Corinthians 15:20-22John 5:2…
Mike preaches on the topic of thankfulness out of Psalm 100.By Christ Church
Light And DarknessColossians 1:11-14Acts 26:15-18Don’t try to live for the light by your own effort. (Colossians 1:11-12)Romans 3:20Isaiah 64:6Choose to pursue an attitude of gratitude. (Colossians 1:12)Accept God’s forgiveness. (Colossians 1:13-14)John 3:19-21By Aaron Sams
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The Path that Pleases GodColossians 1:3-10Allow the hope of heaven to motivate action in your life. (Colossians 1:3-6)Matthew 6:19-21Witness where you have influence. (Colossians 1:7-8)Seek to please God in your choices. (Colossians 1:9-10)Galatians 5:19-21Galatians 5:22-231 Corinthians 13:13 — And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But …
Mike walks us through Revelation 4 where we are confronted with a big, disruptive, reorienting vision from heaven.By Christ Church
GuidanceColossians 1:1-2Turn to the apostles to find God’s will. (Colossians 1:1-2)Ephesians 2:18-21John 14:23-261 Corinthians 9:1Faithfully pursue the peace of God. (Colossians 1:2)John 14:26-27By Aaron Sams
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God, Government, &GratitudeRomans 13:1-7In gratitude, submit to governing authorities. (Romans 13:1-2)Acts 4:24-30Acts 5:27-30Pray for government leaders to pursue justice. (Romans 13:3-4)Display respect for the temporary work of our government. (Romans 13:5-7)Mark 12:13-171 Timothy 2:1-2Daniel 7:13-141 Peter 2:17 — Honor everyone. Love the brother…
Jesus and JonahMatthew 12:38-41Luke 24:13-27Deuteronomy 18:15Acts 3:19-22Evaluate the obstacles that keep people from coming to Jesus. (Matthew 12:38-40)Judges 6:17-18Isaiah 38:4-8Embrace the way God has chosen to save us. (Matthew 12:40)John 20:24-29Emulate the repentance of the past. (Matthew 12:41)…
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Our Heart & ActionsJonah 4:1-11Luke 6:46-49 Matthew 22:36-37 When all you can give is action, give it. (Jonah 4:1-3)Jeremiah 17:7-10 When God asks a question in scripture about the heart, answer it. (Jonah 4:4-10)Matthew 5:43-48 When God gives you opportunities to learn compassion, don’t waste them. (Jonah 4:11)…
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Arise and Go!Jonah 3:1-10Turn from sin and value God’s second chances. (Jonah 3:1-3)Tell the truth. (Jonah 3:3-5)John 3:36 Romans 2:5 Take the message of repentance to the world. (Jonah 3:6-10)Jeremiah 18:7-8 Matthew 4:17Luke 11:321 John 2:1-2By Aaron Sams
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Cry OutJonah 2:1-3:2Cry out to God, even when you think he has turned from you.(Jonah 2:1-6)Romans 8:28 — And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.Commit your life to the purposes of your salvation. (Jonah 2:7-10, 3:1-2)Romans 12:1-2 — Therefore, I urge you, brothers,…
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When We Don’t Desire God’s WillJonah 1:1-17Declare God’s word, even if it is difficult. (Jonah 1:1-2)Matthew 5: 43-45Deny the impulse to flee from God. (Jonah 1:3)Matthew 26:41 — Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.Amos 3:8 — The lion has roared; who will not fear? The Lord God …
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The Healer of the BlindJohn 9:1-41Avoid the assumption that difficult circumstances come from sin. (John 9:1-7; 29-34)Romans 3:23 — for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.Run from religion that forfeits compassion. (John 9:13-17; 34)Luke 14:1-6Let Jesus diagnose and heal our blindness. (John 9:33-41)2 Corinthians 4:4-6…
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Luke 5:12-26Embrace fellowship with all people.. (Luke 5:12-14)Leviticus 13Enter into prayer consistently. (Luke 5:15-16)Eliminate obstacles that stop us from sharing the gospel.(Luke 5:17-25)Ensure that our main goal is God’s glory. (Luke 5:25-26)By Aaron Sams
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Luke 19:1-10Abandon excuses and pursue ways to encounter Jesus. (Luke 19:1-7)Deuteronomy 17:18Allow our hearts to love as Jesus loves. (Luke 19:5-7)Romans 3:23 -- for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of GodAgree with Christ that repentance shows our salvation is genuine.(Luke 19:8-9)Announce God’s salvation to the lost. (Luke 19:10)…
