Milwaukee Chi Alpha

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)

Catherine Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha talks about the crowd's response to the preaching of the gospel in Acts 13. She then asks how we respond when we don't like what Jesus is asking of us.  (preached on 3/9/22)

Missionary Associate Daniel Macias talks about Paul's road to Damascus experience. He looks at Paul's low qualifications, and how we can use his story to have confidence that God can move through us despite our weaknesses and deficiencies.   (preached on 3/2/22) During the sermon Daniel references a video, he played it from minute 1:17-3:40. Below is a link to the video.  https://www.youtube.com/w...

Missionary Associate Caitlin Kohli talks about the cost of following Jesus in Acts chapter 12. She looks at two of Jesus' best friends during his ministry, James and Peter, and how their lives were yielded to Him.  (preached on 2/23/22)

Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha talks about how Peter was criticized and how the gentiles were "granted repentance that leads to life".  (preached on 2/16/22)

This week, Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha stays in the early chapters of Genesis and takes a look at the fall of humanity. What do the actions of Adam and Eve mean about humans and what does this story tell us about the character of God? 

Jeff Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha dives back into Genisis and talks more about science and theology. Jeffs hope is not to show a sense of superiority in doctrine but wants these discussions to lead to building bridges to others. He explains that our method of discovering the world shouldn't contradict what God created in our world.   

Catherine Winkelman, one of two pastors and directors of Milwaukee Chi Alpha talks about Peter and Cornelius, a Jew and a Gentile who both serve the God of Israel yet are separated because of their cultural heritage. Catherine talks about how they listened and obeyed the Lord, and through their obedience, a breakthrough erupted.  (preached on 2/9/22)