Glory-Shaped Destiny
What we long for shapes who we are and what we live for. More than a head full of knowledge, a heart full of longing for God’s glory shapes who we are and what we give our lives to. (2 Corinthians 5:1-10)
Feb 26, 2023•42 min
Midwest Bible Church
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We exist to glorify God in fulfilling the mission of Jesus Christ by seeking His face in worship, serving his family in love, and spreading his fame through discipleship.
Located at 3441 N. Cicero Ave.
Chicago, IL, 60641
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Building Spiritual Endurance
Without spiritual endurance to overcome the push back of this world, not only will we fail to progress, but we will regress. We will grow weary of doing good and lose heart. We will end up reflecting the culture more than we do Christ. Spiritual endurance is developed by taking in the word of God daily, exercising our gifts in community, and keeping our eyes fixed on the glory to come. (2 Corinthians 4:13-18)
Feb 19, 2023•49 min
Cruciform Ministry
Adopting man made models for ministry may allow us to experience worldly success, but the cruciform model of ministry allows the living Christ to manifest His glorious power through us. Resurrection power flows through the cruciform minister to manifest the saving and sanctifying life of Jesus. (2 Corinthians 4:7-12)
Feb 12, 2023•48 min
Reflecting the Light of the Gospel
Even amidst rebellion and resistance, the Good News has the power to refresh us, to help us live a righteous life, and to reflect the light of Christ. (2 Corinthians 4:1-6)
Feb 05, 2023•37 min
The Ministry of the Spirit
The Spirit’s primary ministry is to make the presence of God real to us—to enable us to see and behold the glory of God. When at work in our lives, the Spirit will also impact who we are becoming. The Spirit sets us free to behold the glory of Christ and become what we behold. (2 Corinthians 3:7-18)
Jan 29, 2023•53 min
Transformational Ministry
The church’s first aim is not to bring about social change, but to be a conduit of spiritual transformation—transformation that will do more than improve societal conditions; it will change a person’s eternal destiny. Transformational ministry is not humanly achieved, it is humbly received from God to be unleashed to the glory of Christ. (2 Corinthians 3:4-6)
Jan 22, 2023•44 min
Letters from Christ
Growing believers are God’s open letter to the world by which He authenticates the saving power of the gospel. We are living letters from Christ.
Jan 15, 2023•42 min
Launch Out into The Deep
Roy Patterson, Community Relations Director at Moody Bible Institute, Moody Radio Host, and friend of Midwest Bible Church, joins us to share this timely message from God's Word. Life is hard, decisions are hard, doing the uncomfortable is hard. But we have a God who is in the boat with us.
Jan 08, 2023•36 min
Spreading the Fragrance of Jesus
*Disclaimer: The recording cut off before the 2nd point. You can refer to the notes down below starting at "2. Paul labored to preach the gospel of Christ"* As believers, we have received the Spirit of Christ, so that our love for others would be a divine aroma to God. Moreover, we have been redeemed by the love of Christ so that we would spread the aroma of Christ’s love in the world. Although we are no longer of this world when we are saved, we are sent into the world to make a difference for ...
Jan 01, 2023•21 min
Cultivating Joy through Humble Service
The good news of Jesus is too good to keep to ourselves. Our Christianity ought to be contagious. But for it to be contagious, great joy must characterize our lives as followers of Jesus. Living joyfully in Jesus is enhanced by humbly serving others in His name.
Dec 25, 2022•43 min
The Battle for Kingdom Joy
Joy is the great promise of Christ’s Kingdom. But, joy isn’t passive. It must be active, and sometimes, we must often battle for our happiness in Christ. There are three practices that we must hold fast to both in maintaining and possibly reclaiming our joy: Celebrate, Cultivate, and Communicate.
Dec 18, 2022•41 min
Christian Forgiveness
Christian forgiveness does not minimize the pain caused by an offender, but instead receives God’s grace to deal with the hurt and turn away from the pursuit of personal vengeance or retribution. (2 Corinthians 2:5-11)
Dec 11, 2022•47 min
The Heart of a Restorer
As believers who have been restored, we are called to see people, not as they appear right now, but for what and who they can become in Christ. The heart of a restorer is transfixed on Jesus and their aim is to serve others for their joy from the outflow of their love relationship with Jesus. (2 Corinthians 1:23-24, 2:1-4)
Dec 04, 2022•41 min
God's Promises are "Yes & Amen" in Jesus
Since all of God’s promises are yes in Jesus, we must say yes to everything in His yes to us, so that we might live for His glory. (2 Corinthians 1:12-22)
Nov 27, 2022•40 min
When God Gives Us More Than We Can Bear
God gives us more than we can handle so that we learn to trust Him to handle it. (2 Corinthians 1:8-11)
Nov 20, 2022•47 min
Comfort in Suffering
We are going learn a doctrine of suffering that can not only prepare us to share in the suffering of Christ, but to also share in the consolation of Christ—a consolation that will enable us to bring comfort to others who suffer in this fallen world. When we share in Christ’s sufferings, we will also share in His comfort, which will compel us to share His comfort with others. (2 Corinthians 1:3-11)
Nov 13, 2022•39 min
Channels of Grace
*Disclaimer: There were technical difficulties, so the ending of this message is missing. Please refer to the notes starting at point 3, Release His Grace.* As we start a new series in 2 Corinthians titled, Aim for Restoration, let's take a look at Paul's greeting, which often includes grace. The main idea is this: God pours out His restorative grace so that we become more than reservoirs, but instruments through whom He can display His grace to others.
Nov 06, 2022•35 min
Faithful Friend
From the extraordinary friendship that David shared with Jonathan, we are going to learn five characteristics for being a true, faithful, and life-giving friend. A faithful friend meets our essential need for intimacy and helps us find our ultimate strength and satisfaction in God.
Oct 30, 2022•50 min
David & the Serpent's Seed
In 1 Samuel 17, the story of David and Goliath, David's victory over the seed of the Serpent was a foreshadowing of Jesus' ultimate victory over the Serpent.
Oct 23, 2022•41 min
Defeating the Rival to the Throne
In this sermon, we are going to examine the rivalry that took place for the throne of David. From this rivalry, we can glean some lessons about dealing with the rival within our own hearts. The reigning king defeats the rival king when the rightful king takes his place on the throne.
Oct 16, 2022•45 min
The Anatomy of Waiting
David, who was a man after God’s own heart, has much to teach us. He not only knew the blessings of waiting on the Lord, but he also knew the heartaches of not waiting on the Lord and getting ahead of God. When we are waiting on God, we are waiting with God and He makes the waiting worth it all. (Psalm 40:1-3)
Oct 09, 2022•50 min
Patrons of the Kingdom of God
Kingdom patrons give selfless and sacrificial support to each other so that they can be all they are called to be in Christ. They serve with committed lives, courageous loyalty, and costly love. (1 Chronicles 11:10)
Oct 02, 2022•41 min
When Life Hurts
When we know the restoring grace of God we become instruments of His restoring grace in the lives of others. To unfold this theme we are going to examine the source, signs, and solution of bitterness. (1 Samuel 30)
Sep 25, 2022•44 min
Divine Interference
God uses His people to rescue others from spiritual ruin and destruction (1 Samuel 25)
Sep 11, 2022•47 min
Come, Eat, Rest
Mephibosheth was adopted into King David's household and invited to dine at the King's table for the rest of his life. We have this same adoption and invitation from King Jesus to come, eat, and rest with Him at His table all the days of our lives. (2 Samuel 9)
Sep 04, 2022•37 min
Overcomers
Knowing the preciousness of the blood of Jesus empowers believers to overcome their accuser and adversary. (Revelation 12:11)
Aug 28, 2022•45 min
Building up one another in Faith
Mature believers build each other up in the faith by persistently praying for opportunities to serve, personally participating in outreach, and patiently persevering through opposition and obstacles
Aug 21, 2022•43 min
It's Never Too Late to be a Good Father
Guest Speaker & friend of MBC, Pastor Bob Moeller, joins us to give biblical principals on being a good father. It's never too late to start now, even if your child is 50 years old.
Aug 14, 2022•58 min
When the Lights Go Out
People who know their God stand firm in faith even in dark times. We are going to consider some essential ways our faith must operate so that when the lights go out we can stand firm in hope in the midst of the darkness. (Daniel 11)
Jul 31, 2022•45 min
Divine Assistance
In this sermon, we're going to consider what believers in exile must receive from the divine realm to light up the darkness and fulfill their kingdom assignments. (Daniel 10)
Jul 24, 2022•46 min
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