Encounter At Illinois State University / Isu

As Moses leads his people into the desert, God provides manna and quail for His people.  He insists that they take one rule very seriously.  Rest. (Ex 16:13-26, Matt 5:17-18, Gal 3:24-27, Matt 6:25-34, Ex 20:8-11, Gen 2:2-3, Is 40:28, Matt 12:8, Heb 4:9-11)

Moses’ incredible story reaches an impossible moment.  As they leave Egypt, God leads them into the dead end of the Red Sea and we glean some beautiful lessons along the way. (Ex 12:31-33, Ex 12:37-38, Ex 13:17-18a, Ex 13:20-22, Ex 14:5-7, Ex 14:10-14, Ex 14:19-31, Ex 15, Mark 14:12, Mark 14:22-26, I Cor 5:7b, Psalm 77:11-12, 2 Cor 12:9, Matt 4, Acts 2:23, Is 43:15-29, Ps 33:3, Ps 40:3, Ps 96:1, Ps 144:1, Ps 149:1, Is 42:10)  

Pharaoh repeatedly tells Moses he won’t let God’s people go, and in turn, his heart is hardened. Where are we repeatedly saying no to God in our own lives?  ...

Moses looks at his own resources and knows they don’t equal the task at hand.  If Moses would dare to lift his eyes up, he’d realize that God’s power is...

Moses has an Encounter with a holy God through the burning bush.  How do we make ourselves more aware of God’s movement in our own lives?   (Ex 3:1-10, I...

When we try to force God’s hand, bad things happen.  If we have the faith to wait on His timing, we’ll get to see His power at work instead of...

It may feel like God is distant in the MICRO-transactions of our lives.  But we know through the Word that He is constantly using everything to further His incredible META...

Because we have been saved by grace, we are called to live a life of loving others even when it’s hard.   (Luke 10:25-37)

God calls us not only to meaningful connection with Him, but also to each other.   (Gen 1-2, I Cor 12:12-20, Col 3:12-13, John 17:11, Eph 3:6, Ecc 4:9-12, Acts...

Our life in Christ takes us into spaces of deep intimacy.  It is far more than knowing about Him.  It is knowing Him.   (Is 41:10, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 23:4,...

Fall Retreat Session 4 – Sunday AM   (John 20:24-25; Jeremiah 29:13-14; Matthew 7:7; Proverbs 27:17; John 6:67-69)

Fall Retreat Session 3 – Saturday PM   (Daniel 3:19; Daniel 3:22; Daniel 3:24-25; Daniel 3:28-29)

Fall Retreat Session 2 – Saturday AM   (Ecclesiastes 3:1; Esther 4:13-14; Esther 1:16; Esther 1:19; Esther 2:7; Proverbs 16:4; Psalm 139:13-16; Esther 2:20; Esther 4:15-17)

Fall Retreat Session 1 – Friday PM   (2 Kings 5:1-14; Luke 7:11-19; Matthew 14:22-33; Luke 5:12-13)

In our Jesus-following life, we must recognize that He is the ultimate source for truth in this world. (Matt 16:24-25, Gen 1:27, Jn 18:37-38, Prov 14:12, Is 46:9-10, Is 55:9,...

While there are many false motives that may lead us to faith, there is only one that sustains our faith. (2 Cor 5:14-15, I Cor 2:2, I Jn 4:10, Matt...

1 Peter 2:9 reminds us that followers of Jesus are God’s chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and His treasured possession. This sermon explores what it means to...

Peter gives us a reminder that our true home is heaven.  If that’s true, how do we go about living in a place that isn’t our home? (I Peter 2:11-12,...

We come to God as living stones of a house, built on the cornerstone of Christ. You’re building a life this year. Pay attention to where you build it, what...

Paul’s “defense” in Acts 22 provides a beautiful glimpse into how we can share Christ with others.  One of the most powerful ways to share the Gospel involves knowing our...