Jesus loves His church deeply—and we’re called to do the same. This week, we’re exploring key practices of a thriving church: baptism, groups, and membership. Following Jesus to the very end requires a community of friends who truly know us and are committed to walking alongside us. We need the family of God.

In this message from our series The Church, we’ll dive into powerful New Testament passages that reveal the purpose and power of gathering as God’s people. Together, we’ll rediscover why we gather, grow, and go—for His glory and for our own transformation.

Let God’s Word refresh your heart and reignite your passion for His church. Don’t miss this opportunity to be encouraged and equipped—listen now and be renewed!

This podcast is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.

Gathering as the church is essential to what Eugene Peterson calls "a long obedience in the same direction"—a steadfast journey of faith in Jesus Christ.

Preaching. Communion. Worship. Together.

This week in our series, The Church, we’re diving into Hebrews 10 and other New Testament passages to rediscover the power and purpose of gathering as God’s people. Together, we’ll uncover why we gather, grow, and go—for His glory and our transformation.

Let God’s Word refresh your heart and reignite your commitment to His church. Don’t miss this moment of encouragement—listen now and experience His truth anew!

This podcast is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.

Executive Producer: Flavius Herlo

How do we persevere when life gets tough? Keep your eyes on the prize, on those who walk the walk, and most importantly, on Jesus.

Listen now to this final message of 2024 from the Rolling Meadows Campus from young preachers weekend.

Open your Bible to Romans 8 and be reminded of this life-changing truth: there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus! As we live by the Spirit, we experience the freedom and belonging of being adopted by our King.

This week in our series, Christmas Gifts, we’re unpacking the “Blessings of Following Jesus” from Romans 8:1–17. Together, we’ll explore how contentment, belonging, freedom, and hope are ours through Christ.

Don’t miss the encouragement waiting for you—listen now and let God’s Word refresh your heart!

This podcast is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.

Belonging to Jesus transformed the early church into a unified community (v. 32), compelled by His resurrection power (v. 33) and marked by sacrificial care for one another (vv. 34-37). As followers who belong to Jesus, we are called to live as His people—united in Him, boldly proclaiming His truth, and demonstrating His love through generous action.

Listen now and lean in—there’s so much encouragement waiting for you!

Rudyard Kipling once wrote, "If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two impostors just the same."

The Apostle Paul knew this kind of balance firsthand. In Philippians 4, he shares how he learned the secret of true contentment—not through circumstances, but through Christ.

This week in our series, Christmas Gifts, we’re exploring "The Gift of Contentment" from Philippians 4:10–13. Join us as we dive into God’s Word to discover how contentment, belonging, freedom, and hope are gifts available to us in Christ.

Listen now and lean in—there’s so much encouragement waiting for you!

In Joseph’s life, we see a beautiful truth: God is both sovereign and good. Why does that matter? Because when we truly embrace the depth of His sovereign goodness, we find strength to endure even the hardest moments. Knowing that my pain is not meaningless, but lovingly woven into God’s greater plan for my ultimate good, I can find hope and even praise Him—even when it hurts.

True reconciliation takes heart change, requires total forgiveness, and celebrates God's providence.

As we continue the story of Joseph, we find him facing the perfect opportunity to repay his brothers for the wrongs they committed against him. However, Joseph’s deep reverence for God led him to respond with grace, trusting in God's providence rather than seeking revenge.

We see Joseph, still in prison, interpreting the dreams of fellow prisoners, and later, Pharaoh’s troubling dreams, which leads Pharaoh to appoint him as second-in-command to prepare Egypt for a coming famine.