Grace Chicago Church

In this sermon on Romans 6, Bob considers the power of sin, with a capital S. This sort of Sin convinces us that God is not for us. It leads us to "underestimate what God has done for us in Jesus Christ." The reality is that the one who knows us best is the one who loves us best. Be encouraged!

Abraham and Sarah laugh when God tells them that they will yet have a child. And can you blame them? There is faith in their laughter. There is doubt in their laughter. Pastor Caleb explores the humor of the gospel and a faith that requires laughter.

What does it mean to be created? Were we created? In this homily, Pastor Caleb explores the radical claim of the creation story in the context of ancient Israel and in the context of 2017.

Pastor Bob reflects on Pentecost and how the Spirit of God invites all of creation into the heart of God. God's spirit unites all of creation and magnifies the beauty of its diversity.

What does the Ascension mean? Is it relevant that Jesus is raised into the clouds? Pastor Bob suggests that it points to a reality that deeply impacts us. We too, can be lifted into the mystery of Christ's union with the Father. Pastor Bob explores what that means.

Pastor Bob Reid explores Acts 17 and the good news that God doesn't need anything.

Pastor Caleb explores Acts 7, Stephen's encounter with the religious leaders.

Pastor Bob continues to explore what the early church looked like.

Pastor Caleb asks whether it is really possible to encounter the living Christ.

What is the role of doubt? Thomas wants proof, but he gets an encounter.