Compass Church Bloomington-Normal

Can You Be a Christian and Still Have Doubts? What do you do when your questions about God keep piling up and you become skeptical of what you once believed? Is it possible to be filled with doubt and still be filled with faith? In this honest and deeply personal message, we explore the story […]

Think the Old Testament is just outdated rules, weird stories, and a God who doesn’t seem like Jesus? You’re not alone. But what if the problem isn’t the Old Testament? What if it’s how we’ve been reading it? In this message, we break down how the Bible actually follows the same three-act story structure as […]

Have you ever prayed hard for something, truly believed it would work out, and then watched everything fall apart? The job, the relationship, the healing, the future you were counting on? What do you do when the hope you had in God ends in silence? The Road to Emmaus, one of the most underrated stories […]

There’s a spiritual condition spreading like wildfire. It numbs your compassion, blocks your purpose, and shuts out God’s voice. It’s called a hard heart, and it’s more common than you think. Whether you’re feeling emotionally shut down, spiritually stuck, or just not hearing from God like you used to, diagnosing and treating a hard heart […]

Was Jesus a feminist? For centuries, women have been pushed to the margins by culture, religion, and even the Bible. But what if God’s vision for women has always been radically different? Let’s look at the story of Jesus’ resurrection to unpack how he treated women and why it still matters today. If you’ve ever […]

Spiritual but not religious? You’re not alone. Nearly 70% of Americans say they’re open to God or spiritual truth — but many want nothing to do with organized religion. Between dogma, scandals, and the pain religion has caused, it’s no wonder so many people are walking away and asking: Can I find real truth without […]

Let’s be real: the Bible can feel overwhelming. It’s ancient, complex, and sometimes just weird. But what if the issue isn’t the Bible… it’s how we’re reading it? In this message, Pastor Chris breaks down how to approach the Bible in a way that actually makes sense, and how the story it tells could change […]

What does the cross mean? The cross is central to the christian faith, a symbol of Jesus’ sacrifice for us. But if we’re being honest it’s hard to get our minds around why. It’s hard to fully articulate what it really means. Why did Jesus have to die? Is it just about the forgiveness of […]

Jesus’ death wasn’t just brutal; it was humiliating. He was stripped, insulted, spit on, and treated as less than human. But while the Gospels mention his suffering, they focus far more on the shame, mockery, and rejection he endured. Why is that? Why does the Bible emphasize the humiliation of Jesus more than his physical […]

Ever been caught up in a crowd? Maybe at a concert, a protest, or even just in the energy of a packed stadium? Crowds have power. They can inspire incredible generosity—think of people coming together to fundraise for a family in need. But they can also turn dangerous, fueling impulses we might never act on […]