Compass Church Bloomington-Normal

Stress is so intense during the Christmas season that 45% of Americans say they would rather skip it. Whether it is money, time, or strained family relationships, the holidays are full of things that demand our attention. Can God reduce the stress that can feel so constant in our lives?

Listen as we explore how the church originated and why it still matters in the lives of people today.

We all want to win at life, but it can feel like it's us versus the world. What if there was a different way to beat the world? What if there was a way to resist the overwhelming pressure to win all the time and the constant feelings of defeat and failure?

Almost every kid has a memory of being excluded on the playground, but exclusion doesn’t stop as children grow into adults. Jesus was different. What would it look like if we thought about the people around us the way Jesus did?

What would happen if we thought differently about our money - how we used it, spent it, saved it. What if we viewed our money as something to invest rather than spend? How could your life be different if every penny you spent meant more because it became a penny you invested?

When you live a life that is different you have influence that you wouldn't otherwise have. Discover three key elements to living a different life from our missionaries to Eastern Europe, Joel and Gail VanBriggle.

We want to help you think differently so that you can be different so that you can make a difference. So what would it look like if we thought differently about our influence and our influences? There is a spiritual principle about this that is at work whether you want it to be or not, and it can teach us a lot about how we can be different.

We all want to have a joy filled life. That’s why we go on vacations, try to advance in our careers, make more money, drive the best car, buy our dream house, and cultivate a perfect social media image. But what happens when that feeling doesn't last?

Success makes us happy. It's why we naturally look up to successful people. Is there guaranteed a way to find success in life? If so, is it really what we are looking for?

Whether you’re in the marketplace, in the school, or in the home, God has a purpose for you. But what if you don’t feel chosen or called where you are at right now? What if you hate your job or your school? How do we go from simply working a job to fulfilling the unique mission God has for us?