Great Lakes Church

If you’ve ever stepped foot into a church or done a quick Google search on Christianity, you’ve likely encountered an enigmatic S-word: “sin.” Sure, we all have a general understanding of what sin is, but if it’s such an archaic concept, why should we care about it today? We’re so glad you asked. Join us as we look to historical figures and heartfelt stories to better understand this three-letter...

In this series, we're revisiting those Biblical greatest hits, Psalms. Today, we're guided by Psalm 73:28, which says: But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do. We're talking about the importance of counting your blessings as a means to control envy.

In this series, we're revisiting those Biblical greatest hits, Psalms. Today, we're guided by Psalm 1, which starts like this: Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. Blessed means happy, and we're talking about how th...

In this series, we're revisiting those Biblical greatest hits, Psalms. Today, we're guided by Psalm 121, a song sung during by pilgrims on their journeys. It says, I look up to the mountains— does my help come from there? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! Journeys of all kinds can be frightening; where do you look when you are afraid?

In mix tape, we're revisiting those Biblical greatest hits, Psalms. In week two, we're guided by Psalm 118:24, which says, This is the day that the Lord has made;     let us rejoice and be glad in it. And, we're taking about how to be glad and see opportunity, even when the coronavirus and other troubles surround us.

Looking around right now, we can all tell that something’s broken. The heated conversations, the protests, the rioting, the polarization that’s happening among different groups of people; it tells us something is wrong and that people are hurting. Today, we’re NOT hopping on our soap box with megaphones to tell you what to think. Instead, we’re engaging in the conversation. Wherever you are in you...

One way or another, COVID-19 has us all under pressure. In the last week of this series, we're talking about mental health. If you are struggling with mental health, please know this: you are not alone and you can get through this.

One way or another, COVID-19 has us all under pressure. In the third week of this series, we're talking about loneliness. We've all experienced it, and for some of us, social distancing has made it a crisis.

One way or another, COVID-19 has us all under pressure. In the second week of this series, we're talking about marriage, being homebound together, and the question that many of us have asked ourselves at some point in the past two months: Why did I get married in the first place?

One way or another, COVID-19 has us all under pressure. In the first week of this series, we're talking about how being homebound affects us as parents and how we can ensure our children come out of this OK.

In his most famous talk, known as the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus answered one of his followers' most pressing questions: Who will inherit the Kingdom of God? Or, put another way: What blessings can I/we expect in the kingdom? The answer was not what they expected.

Good leaders -- including presidents and kings -- try to make life better for their people. In Week 3 of this series, we look at how Jesus improved life for his followers. One way is comforting "those who mourn." Whether you are struggling with sickness, job loss or furloughs, it is possible to find happiness in the Kingdom of God.

It sounds good when we say, "Jesus is King," but what do we really mean by that? And if Jesus is king, where is his kingdom? In Week 2 of this series, we talk about the Kingdom of God and what it means when we pray, "your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."

If you ask 10 people who Jesus is, you may get 10 different answers, including "teacher," "wise man," "prophet" or even "fictional character." In Week 1 of this series, we look at the resurrection, what it says about who Jesus really is, and most importantly, why it matters.

How do you know someone is a Christian? John 13:35 says, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” In Week 7 of this series, we talk about how Jesus showed great love for us by dying on the cross.

How do you know someone is a Christian? John 13:35 says, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” In Week 6 of this series, we talk about the way Christian love never gives up — even during the coronavirus pandemic. Having confidence that God will bring something good out of every bad situation allows us to be grateful for what we have and motivates us to help...

How do you know someone is a Christian? John 13:35 says, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” In Week 5 of this series, we talk about loving our community, including praying for our leaders and first responders, supporting institutions like our schools and serving those in need. What’s one practical action that you can take this week to be a blessing for y...

How do you know someone is a Christian? John 13:35 says, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” In Week 4 of this series, we talk about the fact that love is hopeful. How can we encourage others and give them hope, even in hard times?

How do you know someone is a Christian? John 13:35 says, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” In Week 3 of this series, we talk about showing love by respecting others. That includes how we talk about others, how we treat them and how we listen to them.

How do you know someone is a Christian? John 13:35 says, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” In Week 2 of this series, we talk about showing love by encouraging others. How do you experience God’s presence when life is difficult? And how can you be a positive presence (even virtually) for others right now?

How do you know someone is a Christian? John 13:35 says, “Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” In Week 1 of this series, we talk about Jesus’ command to love others and what that means to us today.

This week, we're unpacking some of the secrets of how we can win more in our lives– and that includes with our family! Pastor Andy Stanley of North Point Church tackles this message in a sermon which you can watch here!

This week we return to our core idea that a dysfunctional family is a family with more than one person in it, but this time we're addressing it through the lens of parenting! Even pastor Dave has a few stories about the tension that comes with raising kids. With enough diligence and boundless love, we can't control the way our kids turn out, but we can put an emphasis on building meaningful relati...

Society tells us that most families have it all figured out, and only the select few are whacky. We're here to dispose of that myth. If we're being candid, we think every family is a little messy, and marriage is no exception. Rather than ignore it, we think it's more helpful to lean into it and focus on working through the chaos.

How far into your future do you intend to carry baggage from the past? The people who have hurt us, the mistakes we've made, and the "what-ifs" of who we used to be are hindrances in the pursuit of a better future. We want to know true freedom as we seek emotional, relational, and spiritual growth– so let's make the decision to let go.