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Grace Chicago Church

Grace Chicago Church•www.gracechicago.com
Religion & Spirituality
Christianity
Spirituality
Sermons based on the weekly lectionary from a reformed church in the heart of Chicago.
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The Narrow Door | Caleb Schut

Caleb picks up in Luke 13 where a man asks, “will only a few be saved?” Jesus answer includes a narrow door and has been quoted and misunderstood by so many.

Mar 25, 2019•25 min

Asking the Wrong Questions | Caleb Schut

In this homily, Caleb explores a passage that can't help but be connected to the recent shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand. Do violent events have their source in God's judgement? Jesus discredits this line of thinking and suggests that the crowd is asking the wrong question entirely.

Mar 18, 2019

Godlike Forgiveness | Bob Reid

Luke's beatitudes are a challenge to how we perceive power and privilege. In this homily, Bob shares how Jesus' challenge to his crowd is relevant in the world today. He talks about the temptation to use and abuse power and contribute to problems like toxic masculinity.

Feb 27, 2019•26 min

The Resurrection of the Body and Life Everlasting | Caleb Schut

What does it mean to believe in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting? What exactly do we believe about resurrection and does it make any difference for how we live our lives? This sermon is an honest interaction with some of the most basic questions that the church has asked throughout its history.

Feb 08, 2019•21 min

The Beloved | Fred Harrell

Guest preacher Fred Harrell joins Grace Chicago from City Church San Francisco. His homily explored the difference between worshipping Jesus and following Jesus and how the latter is more difficult and is what the weary world needs most.

Jan 24, 2019•30 min

Christ in the Ordinary | Caleb Schut

The Magi remind us that while we might expect to find glory, purpose, and honor in the palace, God is actually found in the ordinary, mundane, and routine. This year, may we seek to find God in the ordinary and expect Christ to show up in our routine lives. Caleb closes with a reflection on New Year's Resolutions.

Jan 06, 2019•21 min

Beginning to Breathe Again | Caleb Schut

Mary must be terrified on her journey to Elizabeth's house. How will she explain her situation to her distant aunt? Who would believe her incredible story? Elizabeth, prompted by God's Spirit, sees Mary, acknowledges her, and asks for no explanations. Mary experiences the gracious hospitality and welcome of Elizabeth. We can all follow Elizabeth's witness and imitate the generosity that Elizabeth displays.

Dec 23, 2018•21 min

On Being Alert | Bob Reid

In this first Sunday of Advent, we think about Hope. The text from Luke this week is a terrifying description of the end of days. What does all the imagery of Jesus mean? What does it mean in 2018? Bob explores where hope is found, which is not in earthly circumstances. Hope is not bound to what we can see, but is found in what we may not see.

Dec 03, 2018•17 min
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