Midwest Bible Church

In the wilderness of suffering and opposition, our Shepherd-King prepares a table of bountiful provision and intimate presence—if we will press in and sit with Him instead of quitting like Israel. (Psalm 23)

The Table of Mission is where the grace we have received at the King’s Table compels us to open our tables to others—especially to the outsiders, the broken, the despised—so that they too might encounter Jesus and be transformed by His grace. (Luke 19:1-10)

In order for the love of God and others to take deep root in our hearts and our children's hearts, it must start with our daily habits and routines in the home. Ordinary meals can be the tools for transforming the table into a bridge between heaven and earth.

Koinonia, which is the Greek word for the deep, committed fellowship we see in the early church, means more than casual friendship. It speaks of partnership, sharing, and intimate communion. The Table of Fellowship is where this koinonia is lived out. It is where the love of the Trinity is displayed in real time among God’s people. That table was where early Christians gathered to remember the bro...

God’s invitation and the miracle of restoration from the Old Testament table behind the veil to Jesus, the Bread of Life, who tears the veil and seats spiritual outcasts like Mephibosheth at the King’s Table. Grace — God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense — has made a place for us at His Table so that we might know Him deeply and become witnesses to His redeeming love and transforming power. (2 Samuel 9...

Every believer saved by grace is part of God’s master plan for winning the lost and making disciples of all nations. Every single one of us is called to be a worker in God’s harvest field of souls.  You don’t need a theology degree. You don’t need to be an eloquent speaker. You just need a heart that’s willing to be used by God—one conversation at a time. (John 4:1-42)

Jesus has already proven He is the greatest Friend we could ever have. The question He is asking each of us today is: “Do I have a friend in you?” In this sermon, we'll consider three reasons Abraham was called “The Friend of God.” (Genesis 22:1-18)

The one who hears, but does not do, is like a man who looks in a mirror and sees his true nature, but immediately forgets what kind of person he saw. God's revelation to man through His word should change us, yet we often only take a mere glance at our nature rather than do something about it. (James 1:22-27)

A mother’s labor of love is often invisible to human eyes, but it is never unseen by the One who matters most. And because one of the greatest apostles in history—Paul, who wrote nearly half the New Testament—openly highlighted the profound impact this mother had on his life, we see just how vital their role truly is in God’s kingdom. God not only honors the often-unseen work of unsung mothers, wh...

God uses us powerfully despite our flaws, but unresolved pride, bitterness, or resentment toward “the other” can cause us to stumble and can shipwreck our witness until we let grace go deeper and evict what’s living rent-free in our hearts.

Was Jonah really running with God now that he obeyed? In this sermon, we'll see the stark contrast of Nineveh's swift and intense repentance to Jonah's delayed and deficient obedience, and God's character on display; full of patience while persistently prodding His servant to live up to his calling.

When we run from God, He pursues us with relentless grace, turning our rock-bottom into a place of prayer and begins the long, patient work of changing our hearts even when our repentance is still reluctant and incomplete. (Jonah 2)

Running from what we must face or embrace brings unnecessary storms, but God’s pursuing grace offers a way back. Will you keep dodging, or will you turn and run with Him? (Jonah 1)

The resurrection of Jesus takes us on an ongoing journey from fearful worry to courageous witness sustained by His living presence so we can bloom like lilies for God’s eyes alone. (Luke 24)

The Lord God who was, who is, and who is to come has blessed us with the power of the Holy Spirit to fulfill the job description that he has given us as we actively await His return. (Luke 24:50-53)

In Luke 24:36–49, after the resurrection reports, we see the disciples locked in fear and confusion. But Jesus appears, speaks peace, gives proof, promises power, and commissions them to take the gospel to the world. He doesn’t leave them in the dark—He equips them with everything they need, and everything we need, to live as His witnesses.

On the road to Emmaus, Jesus conceals His identity purposefully. It is often in God's concealment, hiddenness, and testing in which we can discover His Truth. Scriptures rightly interpreted by the Spirit and worship lead us to recognize Jesus--causing our hearts to burn within us; a holy distress associated with repentance and proclamation of who He is. (Luke 24:13-35)

The empty tomb is confirmed by three unlikely witnesses whose courageous devotion, faithful testimony, and personal wonder prove Jesus truly rose—and call us to rise up as living proof that He is alive and reigning today. Joseph’s courageous devotion in risking everything to honor Jesus, the women’s faithful proclamation in boldly sharing the truth, and Peter’s personal encounter in running to see...

The death of Jesus didn’t just knock—it broke the door off its hinges from the inside out. And the access it provides not only has the power to heal broken relationships, but to sustain you in the One relationship that matters most. Jesus’ substitutionary death plunged Him and all the land into darkness as He bore sin’s penalty and separation, yet it tore open the way to God’s presence, bringing l...

The criminals on the cross crucified along with Jesus represent one who rejects the gospel and one whose heart is softened by His innocent suffering. Just as the believing thief was transferred from the kingdom of darkness to the kingdom of God, all of us who are saved are sticks snatched from the fire. We are now called to snatch others while never forgetting our own charred past lest we slip int...

The cross of Christ drives us to pick up our own crosses daily and follow Him, to have a heart of compassion in the face of great suffering, and to outrageous forgiveness as we have been forgiven. (Luke 23:26-34)

There's more to the story of Pilate, Jesus, and Barabbas than you may have previously known. In this passage we see an emphasis on the innocence of Jesus, the peculiarity of bloodthirsty Pilate recognizing His innocence, and the deeper meaning of Barabbas' role here in the context of Jesus fulfilling the Passover and Day of Atonement. (Luke 23:13-25)

Are you wise because you’re willing to speak up? Or are you wise because you know when to shut up? There are times we need to speak up—this message isn’t excusing passivity or the “cover-up” we can fall into when we stay silent about an injustice that is harming others. But in a world that believes whoever screams the loudest wins, the wisdom and virtue of holding your tongue seems almost lost. Th...

The term "flying blind" comes from the early days of aviation, when pilots couldn’t fly safely in fog, clouds, or darkness—they had to see the ground or risk crashing. In our text, we see the Sovereign King of the universe flying blind for us. Blindfolded, mocked, beaten, taunted, Jesus could have drawn on His divine power to see, know, and strike back. But He refused. He entrusted Himself to the...

Have you ever been deeply disappointed or discouraged by unmet expectations? Have you ever felt shaken to the core when life didn’t turn out the way you hoped—when a prayer went unanswered, a breakthrough was delayed, or a door was slammed shut?  How you respond to those unmet expectations can have serious implications in your life. It can lead to discouragement, disillusionment, and even spiritua...