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What is your go-to response in celebration when something amazing happens? Maybe you throw a big party or tell as many people as possible?! In chapter 4 in the book of Acts, we will see the two primary responses the disciples run to amid an exploding movement of God!

A popular phrase goes something like, “show me your friends, I’ll show you your future.” It’s no secret or surprise we all begin to act or think like the people we hang around the most. So, after spending three straight years with Jesus - what might be said of the apostles? In week 3 of our study through Acts, we will see the simple yet unique answer to this question.

After Christmas and Easter, what’s the next biggest day in the life of the church? Pentecost! Arguably the day ‘the church’ was born. Join us in our study through the book of Acts as we look at the story of the first-ever ‘Christian church’ service happening after the resurrection of Jesus!

Something extraordinary happened roughly 2,000 years ago, and it’s still going on today! Before we get too deep into what happened, we must start with why it was written and accounted for in the first place. In week one of our study through Acts, we answer the question of why we should lean into what the rest of this account has to show us.

Saying, "I'm sorry," isn't easy for any of us, but it is so good for all of us. When we get honest about the condition of our hearts, we realize very quickly we need help. Jesus gives us the gift of repentance to alleviate the burden of sin and to protect our relationship with Him.

"Get rich or die trying" was a big motto of a hip-hop artist in the early 2000s. But - what if getting "rich," by the world's standards, wasn't actually worth it? When we live our lives purely for ourselves at the expense of those around us, the payout might look different than expected. Instead, Jesus calls us to be "rich toward God."

They say that “sex sells.” Unfortunately, you don’t have to look far or hard to see this type of advertisement on display. When we surrender to lust, we are literally risking our very lives. Jesus calls us to recognize where lust begins and where it leads so we can fight against it.

When we live our lives trying to gain everything the world says is most important, we miss out on the one thing Jesus provides. Jesus calls us to surrender our lives to Him - and that is how we begin to win at the game of life!

Easter 2022 by First Christian Church Champaign

The #1 best-selling book of all time—you know it? That’s right, the Bible! It’s everywhere around us; on our phones, in drawers at hotels, and probably somewhere in your house. Of all the places, there is one place above all the Word of God ought to be found.

The price of everything is going up! Gas, groceries, and just about anything else. We’ve got to provide for ourselves and our families, but when might the pursuit of possessions get out of control? This week, we will look at how to have stuff and not let your stuff have you.

From sitting down for a meal to moments of sickness or confusion, prayer can be common in our lives. Sometimes, even people who don’t believe in God offer up ‘thoughts and prayers.’ Most people know prayer is a “thing.” So, what is the reason we are called to pray? And how should we be praying?

Triumphs and failings, praise reports and calls to repentance. In the battle for the worship of the church and it’s members, Jesus calls out the snares and offers the solution. Whether the worship is being diverted, distorted, or neglected - every church gets their decree. In week seven of The Seven - let’s see how the church of Laodicea reviews. Main Text: Rev. 3:14-22

Triumphs and failings, praise reports and calls to repentance. In the battle for the worship of the church and it’s members, Jesus calls out the snares and offers the solution. Whether the worship is being diverted, distorted, or neglected - every church gets their decree. In week six of The Seven - let’s see how the church of Philadelphia reviews.

Triumphs and failings, praise reports and calls to repentance. In the battle for the church's worship and its members, Jesus calls out the snares and offers the solution. Whether the worship is being diverted, distorted, or neglected - every church gets its decree. In week five of VII - let's see how the church of Sardis reviews.

Triumphs and failings, praise reports and calls to repentance. In the battle for the church's worship and its members, Jesus calls out the snares and offers the solution. Whether the worship is being diverted, distorted, or neglected - every church gets its decree. In week two of VII - let's see how the church of Thyatirai reviews.

Triumphs and failings, praise reports and calls to repentance. In the battle for the church's worship and its members, Jesus calls out the snares and offers the solution. Whether the worship is being diverted, distorted, or neglected - every church gets its decree. In week two of VII - let's see how the church of Pergamum reviews.

Triumphs and failings, praise reports and calls to repentance. In the battle for the church's worship and its members, Jesus calls out the snares and offers the solution. Whether the worship is being diverted, distorted, or neglected - every church gets its decree. In week two of VII - let's see how the church of Smyrna reviews.

Triumphs and failings, praise reports and calls to repentance. In the battle for the worship of the church and it’s members, Jesus calls out the snares and offers the solution. Whether the worship is being diverted, distorted, or neglected - every church gets their decree. In week one of The Seven - let’s see how the church of Ephesus reviews.

It’s rarely easy but always beneficial to exercise discipline in the face of great temptation. Whether it’s setting goals at work, exercising daily, or saving for the future, God wants to help us have the resolve we need to say “no” to good things so we can say “yes” to great things. As we wrap up this series, we will see how discipline, while difficult in the moment, brings the greatest of reward...

During a long, tiring, and challenging season of life, it’s easy and even understandable why we would want to throw in the towel. From marriage to parenting, to the daily grind of work, it’s important to develop endurance because the race of life is long and demanding at times. This weekend we will look at how Paul refused to quit in the face of trial.

When we begin to believe that we deserve something, we tend not to be grateful for it. Complaining about poor service in a restaurant or slow internet service has become an acceptable norm in our society. In this message, we will look at the vital role gratitude can play in helping us see just how good God has been to us! We invite you this weekend as we see how Paul found gratitude amid a complai...

Sometimes going with the motions seems so much easier. From peer pressure to social fads or the ever-present “everyone’s doing it!” justification. Choosing to stay committed is a lacking trait in our world today—applying to our jobs, marriages, and faith. In week 2 of Greater Reward, we are challenged to stay rooted in our commitments.

Life can be really hard and unfair at times and it’s especially difficult to have joy in the midst of those challenging seasons. From miscarriages, to being laid off at work, to not getting the grade you think you deserve, how we respond will determine the quality of our lives and our relationships. In this message, we will discover the source of joy that triumphs over the negativities of life.

Where do we go when life gets hard? | Long Expected - Week 4 by First Christian Church Champaign