Compass Church Bloomington-Normal

Why do we keep falling into the same patterns even when we genuinely want to change? Simon’s story in Acts 8 raises some uncomfortable questions about the things going on beneath our behavior, the habits we barely notice anymore, and what happens when following Jesus starts bringing those parts of us into the light.

What happens when the faith you were handed starts raising questions you can’t ignore? Doubt, church hurt, the Bible, certainty, and the fear of losing faith can leave you wondering what still holds up. Explore what it can mean to question your faith honestly, stay curious, and consider what rebuilding could look like with Jesus at the center.

Broken relationships can leave questions that follow us for years. Explore reconciliation, forgiveness, trust, boundaries, and the complicated space that exists between people who have been hurt. Through the story of Philip and Samaria, discover why the way Jesus meets us inside relational division still matters today.

What does Romans 8:28 mean when life falls apart and nothing feels good? Can suffering, loss, doubt, and anger exist alongside God’s promise to work everything for good? Explore the tension between the life we hoped for and the person we may be becoming when our plans collapse. What if the part of your story that looks ruined isn’t beyond God’s reach?

Why is it so difficult to relax, even when nothing is wrong? We often brace for difficult conversations, uncertain outcomes, and problems that may never come. In this message we explore whether peace is possible when life is chaotic and what Jesus offers to people who are overwhelmed, exhausted, and carrying too much.

What if things get worse? Some of the hardest moments in life are the ones where you can't see how things will turn out. Fear and uncertainty can make the worst possibilities feel inevitable. The story of Stephen in Acts 7 raises a surprising question: What did he see in the worst moment of his life that allowed him to face it differently?

What if being wrong about God feels like being right? In Acts 7, Stephen confronts people who are certain they understand what God is doing, while Saul stands nearby as proof that God doesn’t give up on people who get it wrong. A message about certainty, humility, correction, and the mercy that brings us back to Jesus.

What do you do when you keep trying to change, but the same version of you keeps showing up? Acts 6 tells the story of Stephen, someone easy to overlook whose life began to look strangely like Jesus. A message for anyone tired of the same habits, insecurities, and patterns coming back.

Can Christians have anxiety? Cameron Shandrow looks at Jesus, Paul, and the honest tension between anxiety, prayer, suffering, and faith. Anxiety is not a character defect, a failure of faith, or a disqualification from God’s plan.

Hearing God’s voice is both life giving and “tricky”. Developing a conversational prayer life is one way to “turn our ear” to hear from God. Since God loves us so dearly he desires to have a relationship with each of us where he hears from us regularly and we hear from Him regularly as well. […]