Citizens of the Unshakeable Kingdom
Citizens of the unshakable kingdom stand on unshakeable ground, build their lives on what cannot be shaken, and offer acceptable worship with reverence and awe.
Sep 24, 2023•47 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
Sunday Gatherings start at 10:45am
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Episodes
Healing the Heart to Tame the Tongue
I don’t think any of us have arrived when it comes to taming the tongue. But if you’re a Christian, who is filled with the Spirit, you ought to be making significant progress. And if you're making progress, you’ve discovered that your tongue problem is not the main problem. The heart of the matter is a matter of the heart. Your mouth doesn’t need to be washed out with soap, like some of us may have experienced when we were kids. We don’t need our mouths to be washed, we need our hearts to be cle...
Sep 17, 2023•46 min
The War Within
When we fail to recognize that our number one opponent is within, the focus that we need to live the Christian life will be in the wrong place. And sadly, many believers are not only failing to identify their greatest opponent, they are unfamiliar with the only person who can conquer the rebel, namely the Holy Spirit.
Sep 10, 2023•48 min
Greater Works
To accomplish the greater works that Jesus said believers will do in His physical absence, we must become intimately acquainted with the Holy Spirit, sensitive to His leading, and familiar with how He works in our lives. (John 14:12-14)
Sep 03, 2023•45 min
The Helper
In this series that we titled "Inside Out," we are going to consider some of the dangerous implications of the pseudo spirituality that comes from a distorted view of the Holy Spirit. And more importantly, we are going to discover how the New Covenant promise of the indwelling Spirit changes everything from the inside out.
Aug 27, 2023•44 min
Overcoming Anxiety
When the bible exhorts us not to fear or be anxious, it’s not implying that we should never be anxious. The many exhortations not to be afraid assumes that we will be. But although we will experience fear, we must not wallow in a state of anxiety or become paralyzed by it. Rather, we need to do something with it—something that will bring God’s peace and power to bear in our lives and circumstances. Panic will turn to peace when worry turns to worship.
Aug 20, 2023•47 min
Agents of Restoration
As we close our series in 2 Corinthians, Aim for Restoration, we will discover how it is necessary to be agents of restoration. 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. No one is too broken for God. There is grace potential in everyone. (2 Corinthians 13:11-14)
Aug 13, 2023•48 min
Living in the Fog
If you find yourself growing weary, or in a "foggy season," listen as Roy Patterson reminds us of God's care and provision.
Aug 06, 2023•45 min
The Examined Faith
How do we examine our faith? And what does that even mean? As we unpack what Paul meant, we will see that an examined faith is one that will lead to complete loyalty to Jesus. (2 Corinthians 13:5-10)
Jul 30, 2023•43 min
The Secret is Christ in Me
There is power from God that we as Christians can experience in weakness, which not only gives us contentment, but can lead others to ask us about the secret to our inner strength and unfading beauty. Elizabeth Elliot put it this way: “The secret is Christ in me, not me in a different set of circumstances.” (2 Corinthians 13:1-4)
Jul 23, 2023•46 min
Heaven-Sent Messengers
Heaven-sent messengers will gladly spend and be spent to build up others in the faith. To unfold this theme, we are going to consider the cross shaped credentials that Paul presented to demonstrate the signs of a true apostle—a heaven-sent messenger for Christ. (2 Corinthians 12:11-21)
Jul 16, 2023•44 min
What Paul Learned through Pain
Pain can be a great teacher when we run to Christ, hear His voice, and receive His sustaining grace in our weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:1-10)
Jul 09, 2023•42 min
Fools for Christ
Are we trusting in the wisdom of God for our lives or are we leaning on human understanding? In a world that views the wisdom of God as foolishness, we must find our security in Christ to stand firm for His cause. Christians must be prepared to look foolish in this world to be fruitful for the kingdom of Christ. (2 Corinthians 11:16-33)
Jul 02, 2023•40 min
Divine Jealousy
Godly jealousy is an essential characteristic of men and women of God who are agents of His redeeming, restoring and reconciling love. (2 Corinthians 11:1-15)
Jun 25, 2023•50 min
Influencers for Christ
This broken world is in desperate need of believers who are willing to serve God’s kingdom purposes by investing in the lives of people as spiritual influencers. This is our calling as Christians on earth. (2 Corinthians 10:7-18)
Jun 18, 2023•44 min
Do We Need a Stirring?
What is revival and how does it happen? Guest Speaker, Bob Moeller, comes to share this message about the Spirit of God doing a great work in reviving hearts.
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Destroying Prisons of the Mind
The enemies of our souls create prisons of the mind. Truth and obedience destroy those prisons and lead us to the mind of Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:1-6)
Jun 04, 2023•46 min
Principles of Generosity
Gratitude for God’s grace overflows in joyful and purposeful generosity that glorifies the gospel of Jesus. We should steward the resources God blesses us with in a manner that demonstrates our allegiance to God. (2 Corinthians 9)
May 28, 2023•46 min
Trustworthy Ministers
God entrusts more to followers of Christ who have proven themselves trustworthy. In this message, we are going to consider what Paul has to say to the Corinthians about the process of delivering their financial gift; five essential qualities of a trustworthy leader. (2 Corinthians 8:16-24)
May 21, 2023•49 min
When God's Spirit Moves
In this sermon, we are going to examine the pseudo-spirituality of Simon the magician. From Doctor Luke’s account in Acts 8 of his apparent conversion, we are going to learn how to discern and seek a genuine move of the Spirit in our lives and ministries which will make a real difference for Christ in time and eternity.
May 14, 2023•51 min
God is Speaking
Friend of MBC, Pastor Nephtali Matta, visits to give us this timely message that God is always speaking; we just need to have ears to hear and a heart that is postured in humility.
May 07, 2023•38 min
The Grace of Giving
It’s been said that the meaning of true love is to “give until it hurts.” But God’s word teaches us to give until it feels good. As Paul explained in 2 Corinthians 9:7: "For God loves a cheerful giver." God’s grace is the motivation for radical generosity that magnifies the love of Jesus in and through our lives. (2 Corinthians 8:1-15)
Apr 30, 2023•50 min
I've Got a Testimony
Roy Patterson, Community Relations Director at Moody Bible Institute, Moody Radio Host, and friend of Midwest Bible Church, joins us to share this message from Acts 12:11-17.
Apr 23, 2023•56 min
Good Grief
God is drawn to brokenness and He restores the contrite in heart. Godly grief, although it may not feel good in the moment, can lead to great good. (2 Corinthians 7:8-16)
Apr 16, 2023•47 min
Not I but Christ
The reason you may feel like it’s hard to live the Christian life is because you’ve been trying to live it in your own strength. The Christian life is nothing less than the risen Christ living HIS life through our surrendered lives.
Apr 09, 2023•48 min
Making Room for Love
Paul remained committed and didn’t give up on the Corinthians because he had a big heart. And he had a big heart because he made room in his heart for the manifest love of God. Knowing the love of God necessitates keeping our hearts cleansed from sin and being committed to building up the community of faith. (2 Corinthians 7:1-6)
Apr 02, 2023•51 min
The Dangers of Unholy Alliances
To be faithful ambassadors for Christ, we must learn to deal with this tension of being close but not too close. We must get close to people to influence them for Christ but not so close that they influence us in a manner that draws us away from Jesus. (2 Corinthians 6:14-18)
Mar 26, 2023•48 min
Open Hearted Ministry
An open-hearted ministry is full of grace, free of guilt, faces grief, and fights gallantly. (2 Corinthians 6:1-13)
Mar 19, 2023•41 min
Kingdom Representatives
Until the arrival of the coming kingdom, our way of operating in the world should demonstrate our true allegiance. We can a make an eternal difference in this world because as Kingdom people, we are not of this world. (2 Corinthians 5:16-21)
Mar 12, 2023•45 min
Knowing the Fear of God
When you love and fear God, what He thinks matters to you more than what anyone else thinks. When you love and fear God your aim and motivation in life will be to please Him, even if that means displeasing everybody else. Faithful disciples are driven to lead others to Christ, live with integrity of heart, and serve others with radical love when they know the fear of God. (2 Corinthians 5:11-15)
Mar 05, 2023•48 min
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