Milwaukee Chi Alpha

Catherine speaks on practicing contextualization. She helps us to understand the time and people of 1 John.

Jeff begins a new series on the book of 1 John. He dives into the first four verses of the letter and delves into Jesus' down to earth nature.

Catherine talks about Moses in Exodus chapter three and invites us to stop and notice Him and what He is doing.

Psalm 29 says to give God the glory due his name and then proceeds to describe him like a thunderstorm.  What does this picture mean?  As we continue our series on the Psalms, listen in to Pastor Catherine as she wrestles with the concept that God is in control and how that in turn leads us to see him rightly and ascribe him the glory due his name.   

This week pastor Jeff begins a new series looking at the Psalms.  These songs, poems and prayers are beautiful at times, but jarring at times and it can be difficult to know how to see these works as God's word for us.  This week as we look at the introductory Psalms, Psalm 1 and 2, pastor Jeff asks the question, can we trust God as our King?  We might like his blessings, but are we...

This week, pastor Jeff speaks on the difficulty of waiting.  Especially as we are in Advent, we are reminded that waiting is central to what we believe.  But why is it that God asks us to wait?  And how do we do wait well?  And what will happen when we do wait?  Listen in as we reflect on Psalm 130 and its encouragement for us to wait on God with everything we have. And if you can, after the episo...

There is much to say on the topic of prayer.  But what makes prayer successful?  What truly is prayer at the very core?  As we've been examining various attributes of God in this series, this week, pastor Catherine speaks on engaging God and experience him in his attributes through prayer.  So make room as you listen to pause and open up to God in prayer.  

It matters that we see God rightly.  Tune in to this series as we work to understand the God who has revealed himself through His word and through Jesus, God incarnate.  This week, pastor Jeff looks at the holiness of God and how his holiness interacts with the world.  In exodus, we get the picture that his holiness dangerous to us.  Yet in Isaiah we see his holiness doing something profound.  And...

It matters that we see God rightly.  Tune in to this series as we work to understand the God who has revealed himself through His word and through Jesus, God incarnate.  This week, pastor Catherine looks at the glory of God and how he reveals his glory to Moses in Exodus 33 and 34.  When he does he declares who he is to us!  But in the magnitude of this scene, what's happening to Moses?  Find out...

It matters that we see God rightly.  Tune in to this series as we work to understand the God who has revealed himself through His word and through Jesus, God incarnate.  This week, pastor Jeff examines God infinitude and his use of his unlimited power.  We like control in our lives, but we often can't even control things we feel we should.  God says he has all power and can hold our lives together...

It matters that we see God rightly.  Tune in to this series as we work to understand the God who has revealed himself through His word and through Jesus, God incarnate.  This week, pastor Catherine tackles the idea of God being the creator.  Why does this matter and what are the implications of God being a creator?  And what kind of creator is he?  Find out who he is and what this means for us.  

Where do you expect God to show up? While he shows up often at services and conferences, he also shows up in the unexpected places; in our dorm or out for coffee. Pastor Catherine looks at how God shows up in our every day lives and what real community centered on Jesus looks like. Join us as we look at the story of Moses and Elijah and how their encounters with God inform how we interact with God...

For our last week in the series on the Three Anchors, Jeff speaks from 2 Corinthians 5.14-21 about this word used in the passage: Reconciliation.  How does this word convey the goodness of God's heart toward all people?  How do we join in Jesus' mission in the world?  Listen in to hear how we see reconciliation meeting the needs of our world, and why we say, "Love Finds A Need and M...

Nathan Eide, a student in Chi Alpha talks about reasons why following Jesus is worth it even when life is hard.  (preached on 5/4/22)

Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Chi Alpha Milwaukee, discuses the books of the prophets in the Old Testament. He breaks down what prophecy is, how we should read these books and much more. 

Catherine Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha breaks down how women were not only viewed in the old testament but how they were viewed by other ancient cultures. 

Missionary Associate Daniel Macias tries to answer the following question by looking at the wisdom texts of the Old Testament (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Job). Does following God or following the law promise you a prosperous life? 

Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha focuses on Acts 26:29.  Paul replied, “Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains.” (preached on 4/27/22)

Missionary Associate Caitlin Kohli discuses the differences between Jewish and Christian views on the Old Testament. 

“When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.” - Deitrich Bonhoeffer Catherine Winkelman, one of two directors and pastors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha looks at how Paul lives out this quote. While God may not be calling us to literally die the way He did Paul, Catherine wants us to look at what He may be calling us to die to, selfishness, pride, control etc.  (preached on 4/20/22)

Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha talks about the law of the Old Testament. What is it and how does it relate to us? Jeff breaks it all down. 

Missionary Associate Daniel Macias talks about the seven sons of Sceva. In this text, Daniel talks about the importance of not just using Jesus' name, but knowing him personally.  (preached on 4/6/22)

Catherine Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha talks about the covenant that God makes with Abraham in Genesis. She talks about what was going on when Abraham cut a heifer, goat and ram in half and how those connect to Jesus. 

Missionary Associate Caitlin Kohli talks about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This shocking revelation led the Greeks to do one of three things, deny, wrestle or trust in Jesus. Caitlin talks about how the resurrection affected them and affects us today. 

Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha talks about the council in Jerusalem. Peter said not to put a yoke on the necks of Gentiles that cannot be borne (Acts 15:10). Jeff discusses the different ways this beautiful grace changes the way we live.  (preached on 3/16/22)