This week at Axess Church, guest speaker Luke Turley, Director of Chi Alpha at Loyola University Chicago, shares a powerful reminder: You are chosen — not by accident, but on purpose — to bear lasting fruit.Through personal stories of “divine coincidences,” Luke shows how God orchestrates moments in your life to reveal His plan for you to live with purpose, multiply your impact, and see fruit that remains.This message will encourage you to trust that your story is no accident — God chose you to make a difference today, not someday.🌱 Key Takeaways:You are chosen and appointed by God (John 15:16)How divine coincidences reveal His purposePractical ways to bear fruit where you are plantedLiving on mission in everyday moments📌 If you’ve ever wondered, Does my life matter? — this message is for you.—Axess Church – Real Disciples. Real Change.👉 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more Bible-based messages that challenge and equip you to walk in real purpose.🌐 Website: axesschurch.com📅 Plan Your Visit: axesschurch.com/visit🟢 Give: axesschurch.com/give📍 Glen Ellyn, IL

In this message, Chuck Black teaches on what it means to have the God kind of faith—the kind of faith that believes and speaks before it sees. Drawing from Scripture and insights passed down from his father and Kenneth Hagin, he explains how real faith operates and how you can start walking in it today.This isn’t just positive thinking. It’s Biblical faith that takes God at His Word.Whether you’re new to faith or need a reminder of how to stand on God’s promises, this message will challenge and encourage you to believe, speak, and act in line with what God has already said.—Axess Church – Real Disciples. Real Change.👉 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more Bible-based messages that challenge and equip you to walk in real purpose.🌐 Website: axesschurch.com📅 Plan Your Visit: axesschurch.com/visit🟢 Give: axesschurch.com/give📍 Glen Ellyn, IL

Is that prophetic word really from God—or just someone’s opinion wrapped in spiritual language?In this message, Pastor Garrett Black of Axess Church helps you learn how to test and receive prophetic words without fear, confusion, or spiritual burnout. You’ll walk away with a practical tool—the TASTE Test—that will help you evaluate every word you receive with wisdom, discernment, and biblical clarity.Whether you’ve been burned by bad prophetic experiences or you’re just starting to explore how God speaks today, this message will give you confidence to know what’s from God… and what’s not.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS SERMON:✔ Why some people reject prophecy altogether—and how Paul addressed that✔ What it means to “quench the Spirit” and how to avoid doing it✔ A practical 5-step test to discern if a word is from God✔ What to do when you receive a word that’s wrong or even damaging✔ How to steward a true prophetic word with wisdom and spiritual maturity—Axess Church – Real Disciples. Real Change.👉 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more Bible-based messages that challenge and equip you to walk in real purpose.🌐 Website: axesschurch.com📅 Plan Your Visit: axesschurch.com/visit🟢 Give: axesschurch.com/give📍 Glen Ellyn, IL

You don’t need to be a prophet to prophesy. But you do need to know how to receive the gift.In this message, Pastor Garrett walks through three biblical ways to receive the gift of prophecy—and what keeps many believers from ever stepping into it. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already moving in the gifts of the Spirit, this sermon will equip you to stir up what God has placed inside of you.📖 Key Passages:Romans 12:6 — Prophesy in accordance with your faith1 Corinthians 14:1 — Pursue love and desire spiritual giftsJeremiah 1:5 — Before you were born, I appointed you2 Timothy 1:6 — Fan into flame the gift of God🙌 You’ll learn:• The difference between the gift of prophecy and the calling of a prophet• Why fear and pride are the biggest saboteurs of the gift• What it really means to receive spiritual gifts through faith, prayer, and impartation• How to grow in faith so you’re not stuck where you started—Axess Church – Real Disciples. Real Change.👉 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more Bible-based messages that challenge and equip you to walk in real purpose.🌐 Website: axesschurch.com📅 Plan Your Visit: axesschurch.com/visit🟢 Give: axesschurch.com/give📍 Glen Ellyn, IL

What if prophecy isn’t just about predicting the future—but about confirming your identity, your destiny, and your development?In this message, we explore the biblical purpose of prophecy and why it’s still crucial for the Church today. You’ll discover how God uses prophecy to speak life into your calling, confirm His Word through others, dreams, and Scripture, and activate His gifts in you.Whether you’ve been burned by prophetic ministry or you're hungry to hear God's voice more clearly, this teaching will show you what real prophecy looks like—and why it matters more than ever.👇 Drop a comment if you’ve ever had a prophetic word confirm something God was already showing you.—📘 Topics Covered:– What is prophecy, really?– Why 1 Corinthians 14 calls it the greatest gift in the gathering– How prophecy affirms your identity and speaks to your future– God’s multi-layered voice: how He confirms His Word– How to tell when a word is truly from God– Prophecy vs. performance: the fruit is what matters—Axess Church – Real Disciples. Real Change.👉 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more Bible-based messages that challenge and equip you to walk in real purpose.🌐 Website: axesschurch.com📅 Plan Your Visit: axesschurch.com/visit🟢 Give: axesschurch.com/give📍 Glen Ellyn, IL

Ever feel like you used to be set apart—but now you’ve just blended in?The fire’s still there, but it’s buried under distraction, busyness, and things that don’t really matter.In this final message of our Chosen Vessels series, we’re confronting one of the biggest threats to your calling:The drift toward being common.God made you unique. He marked you for something special. But when your life gets filled with useless things, you stop being useful to God.And that’s why this message matters.If you want to be used by God again, you don’t need perfection—just separation.🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Message:✅ The surprising danger of becoming “just like everyone else”✅ Why purity isn’t a state—it’s a pursuit✅ How distraction weakens your usefulness to God✅ 3 steps to cleanse your life and recover your calling:1. Identify what’s taking space but adding no value2. Replace the useless with the intentional3. Walk daily in pursuit—not performanceThis isn’t about earning God’s favor—it’s about being ready when He calls.—Axess Church – Real Disciples. Real Change.👉 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more Bible-based messages that challenge and equip you to walk in real purpose.🌐 Website: axesschurch.com📅 Plan Your Visit: axesschurch.com/visit🟢 Give: axesschurch.com/give📍 Glen Ellyn, IL

On this special Mother’s Day, we unpack one of the most challenging and beautiful truths in Scripture: what it means to become a living sacrifice. Through the story of Gideon, Elijah, and ultimately Jesus, this message confronts the altars we’ve built, the sacrifices we’ve withheld, and the victory that only comes after surrender.Are you giving God your best—or only what’s convenient? Learn why true worship begins when your will ends and God’s will begins. This is not a feel-good message—it’s a call to be fully consumed for Christ.▶️ Romans 12:1–2▶️ Judges 6:25–27▶️ 1 Kings 18:38▶️ Galatians 2:20▶️ 2 Samuel 24:24If you’ve ever wrestled with laying it all down—this word is for you.🔔 Subscribe for more bold, Bible-centered messages that challenge and equip you to take real steps in your faith.—Axess Church – Real Disciples. Real Change.🌐 Website: axesschurch.com📅 Plan Your Visit: axesschurch.com/visit🟢 Give: axesschurch.com/give📍 Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Why does the Bible tell us to guard our hearts if the heart is wicked? In this powerful sermon, we unpack Proverbs 4, Jeremiah 17, Philippians 4, and John 7 to reveal how to discard the old heart and guard the new one. Learn how past wounds can lead to unhealthy protection, how peace guards us better than fear, and how real revival flows from the Spirit—not performance. This message is for anyone seeking emotional healing, spiritual clarity, and a deeper walk with God.🔔 Subscribe for more bold, Bible-centered messages that challenge and equip you to take real steps in your faith.—Axess Church – Real Disciples. Real Change.🌐 Website: axesschurch.com📅 Plan Your Visit: axesschurch.com/visit🟢 Give: axesschurch.com/give📍 Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Easter isn’t the end—it’s the beginning. In this powerful sermon, Pastor Garrett Black explores what comes after the resurrection: the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Discover how the power of God isn’t just something you experience—it becomes your identity. Learn why God fills those who are emptied of self, and how being filled with the Holy Spirit always leads to being sent. If you’ve been wondering what it means to live in resurrection power, this message is for you.📖 Topics Covered:– Living in the power of God after Easter– Finding your identity in the Holy Spirit– Why God fills the empty– Going out in boldness as the evidence of being filled🔔 Subscribe for more bold, Bible-centered messages that challenge and equip you to take real steps in your faith.—Axess Church – Real Disciples. Real Change.🌐 Website: axesschurch.com📅 Plan Your Visit: axesschurch.com/visit🟢 Give: axesschurch.com/give📍 Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Why does following Jesus sometimes feel so costly? In this Easter message, Pastor Garrett Black of Axess Church brings a challenging truth: If it costs you something, it’s because you carry something. The struggles, rejection, and battles you face aren’t signs that God has left you—they are confirmation that you are a chosen vessel.Too often, we buy into the “American Gospel” that preaches comfort, ease, and success. But the real Gospel—the one Jesus lived and died for—reminds us that calling always comes with a cost. From the betrayal of Judas to the trial before Pilate, Jesus walked the hard road in faith, trusting God to vindicate Him.In this message, we’ll explore 5 signs you’ve been chosen by God:1. You pray for faith, not just for problems to go away.2. You wrestle with the call of God but obey anyway.3. You face rejection from people closest to you because of your faith.4. Your life challenges the culture around you—without saying a word.5. You trust God to defend and vindicate you.If you’ve been questioning whether God really chose you… if you’ve been wondering why the road has felt so hard… this message is for you.📖 Key Scripture:Luke 22–24, 2 Peter 1:10🔔 Subscribe for more bold, Bible-centered messages that challenge and equip you to take real steps in your faith.—Axess Church – Real Disciples. Real Change.🌐 Website: axesschurch.com📅 Plan Your Visit: axesschurch.com/visit🟢 Give: axesschurch.com/give📍 Located in Glen Ellyn, IL