First Christian Church Champaign

"Get rich or die trying" was a big motto of a hip-hop artist in the early 2000s. But - what if getting "rich," by the world's standards, wasn't actually worth it? When we live our lives purely for ourselves at the expense of those around us, the payout might look different than expected. Instead, Jesus calls us to be "rich toward God."

They say that “sex sells.” Unfortunately, you don’t have to look far or hard to see this type of advertisement on display. When we surrender to lust, we are literally risking our very lives. Jesus calls us to recognize where lust begins and where it leads so we can fight against it.

When we live our lives trying to gain everything the world says is most important, we miss out on the one thing Jesus provides. Jesus calls us to surrender our lives to Him - and that is how we begin to win at the game of life!

Easter 2022 by First Christian Church Champaign

The #1 best-selling book of all time—you know it? That’s right, the Bible! It’s everywhere around us; on our phones, in drawers at hotels, and probably somewhere in your house. Of all the places, there is one place above all the Word of God ought to be found.

The price of everything is going up! Gas, groceries, and just about anything else. We’ve got to provide for ourselves and our families, but when might the pursuit of possessions get out of control? This week, we will look at how to have stuff and not let your stuff have you.

From sitting down for a meal to moments of sickness or confusion, prayer can be common in our lives. Sometimes, even people who don’t believe in God offer up ‘thoughts and prayers.’ Most people know prayer is a “thing.” So, what is the reason we are called to pray? And how should we be praying?

Triumphs and failings, praise reports and calls to repentance. In the battle for the worship of the church and it’s members, Jesus calls out the snares and offers the solution. Whether the worship is being diverted, distorted, or neglected - every church gets their decree. In week seven of The Seven - let’s see how the church of Laodicea reviews.

Main Text: Rev. 3:14-22

Triumphs and failings, praise reports and calls to repentance. In the battle for the worship of the church and it’s members, Jesus calls out the snares and offers the solution. Whether the worship is being diverted, distorted, or neglected - every church gets their decree. In week six of The Seven - let’s see how the church of Philadelphia reviews.

Triumphs and failings, praise reports and calls to repentance. In the battle for the church's worship and its members, Jesus calls out the snares and offers the solution. Whether the worship is being diverted, distorted, or neglected - every church gets its decree. In week five of VII - let's see how the church of Sardis reviews.