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Michael H. McIlwain

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Feb 21, 2021 2:54 PM America/Chicago

It's a Big Deal

Observing Communion in the local church is a big deal. In this message Bro. Mike compares the reinstitution of the Passover by Good King Josiah to the present-day experience of renewing the observance of Communion in the Covid era. Today's text is 2 Chron

Feb 14, 2021 12:04 PM America/Chicago

The Life of the Christian - Mortifying the Flesh

Colossians 3:5-7 The life of a Christian is one of love. If the Christians truly loves the Lord he or she will desire to walk in holiness and put to death the habits and vices that are not consistent with the life Jesus desires.

Feb 7, 2021 8:10 AM America/Chicago

The Life of the Christian - Risen with Christ

It is vital that followers of Jesus understand their position in Christ. If they do not know who they are in Christ, then they will not live to their full potential. Today's scripture passage is taken from Colossians 3:1-4. We will dive headlong into the

Jan 31, 2021 10:24 AM America/Chicago

Equipping the Saints to Be a Community of Love

The Function of Church Leaders is to equip believers to grow into becoming Christlike people. Today we look at Colossians 3:12-14 and focus on the centrality of being a community of Godly love.

Jan 24, 2021 9:00 AM America/Chicago

Promoting a Culture of Life

The culture of death is not new. It has existed for thousands of years. However, it has been God's plan since the beginning of time to promote a culture of life, peace, and joy. In this message Pastor Michael McIlwain explores how those who follow Jesus c

Jan 17, 2021 9:12 AM America/Chicago

01-17-21 4 Groups of Belonging

Today we explored the topic of Functioning as the Body of Christ: The Four Spaces of Belonging. We are continuing to dig deep into what it means to equip the church for ministry (Ephesians 4:11-13).

Jan 10, 2021 1:16 PM America/Chicago

Love Over Fear 1-10-21

Our world is filled with distrust, hate, and fear. There is a remedy for this. It is the love of God lived out daily by God's people. the church. We look at 1 John 4:7-8; 18-19 and explore how to demonstrate such love.

Jan 3, 2021 12:04 PM America/Chicago

The People Gifts God Gives to His Church

God has given gifts to His church to help the body of Christ function in a healthy manner as she endeavors to advance His glorious kingdom. However, more important than the gifts are the people that He gives to the church. Ephesians 4:11 describes 5 categ

Dec 27, 2020 8:20 AM America/Chicago

Judgment and Redemption

God is aware of what is wrong in the world and has provided a remedy. Isaiah 59:14-21

Nov 29, 2020 9:44 AM America/Chicago

Advent - Hope -

Today we light the Hope candle and rejoice that Christ has come to expel the deep darkness from our midst. We also rejoice that He will come again to permanently eradicate the darkness and bring out His glorious rule and reign of righteousness, peace, and