Compass Church Bloomington-Normal

Righteousness often means “being right with God.” Justice is about fairness and making wrongs right. But Jesus ties them together. In this message we explore how righteousness and justice actually belong together, and why following Jesus means living a life where personal holiness and public fairness collide in the best way possible.

We've all heard the saying, "Pride goes before a fall." It's the idea that when people get proud things start to fall apart. But what if pride has a bigger reach than we thought? What if humility is more than just not thinking too highly of ourselves? And what if being humble has a much bigger impact on our lives than we realize?

Jesus says those who mourn are blessed, but that feels backwards. In this message, discover why grief might be the very place God meets you, mourns with you, and begins to restore what’s been broken. If you're wrestling with loss or sorrow, you're not alone. You can find hope.

What if poverty, both material and spiritual, could be the doorway to something more? Jesus said the Kingdom belongs to the poor in spirit. This message explores what that means for anyone feeling stuck, unseen, or not enough, and why our scarcity might be exactly where God begins his work.

Matthew 5:3 | Beatitudes - Part 2

If you’ve ever felt like being “blessed” doesn’t match your reality, this message from the Beatitudes is for you. Jesus calls the hurting and overlooked blessed, not the strong or successful. Discover a new way to see your pain, your life, and just how close God really is right now.

Matthew 5:1-12 | The Beatitudes - Part 1

The world is broken and chaotic, and it's easy to feel powerless to do anything about it. It can be overwhelming to live in a world we can't fix. But there's a way to stand up in the face of the chaos when it seems there's nothing we can do. Prayer is protest.

Acts 4:1-31 | Chris Shandrow

Why do Christians take Communion, and what does it mean? The Lord's Supper is more than just a tradition or quiet ritual. It’s a doorway to clarity, peace, and a deeper connection with Jesus. It's a table you are invited to sit at. Discover how a simple meal can reveal Jesus in a powerful way and why it still matters today.

John 21:4-14 | Sacred Acts - Part 2

Baptism is more than a quick moment in water—it’s a powerful story about identity, faith, and your place in Jesus’ story. Understanding what the sacred roots of this tradition can show us what baptism means, why it still matters, and how it can change everything.

Matthew 28:19 | Sacred Acts - Part 1

Did we misunderstand the Great Commission? Jesus’ command to go and make disciples is the foundation for christian evangelism, but it comes with baggage. It can feel like pressure instead of peace. What was intended to be about good news can instead feel like it’s about guilt and control. But what if the original words […]

What happens after death according to Jesus? What really happened when he rose from the dead, and what does it mean for us today? In this message, we explore how Jesus’ physical resurrection wasn’t just proof of life after death but the beginning of something much bigger. From haunted cemeteries to ghost stories, we trace […]