Message recordings from Highland Hills Church
Weekly sermons of Christ Church, a non-denominational, family-friendly community, committed to helping people Discover Life with God.We have four campuses, one in Lake Forest, IL, one in Highland Park, IL, one in Vernon Hills, IL and one in Grayslake, IL. Our vision is to fuel a movement that reaches people and renews communities. Learn more at https://www.christchurchil.org
The EndColossians 4:10-18Love all people, because they bear the image of God. (Colossians 4:10-14)Galatians 2:11-14Romans 3:29-30Revelation 7:9-10Genesis 1:27 — So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.James 3:7-10Struggle to maintain a consistent pattern of prayer in your life. (Colos…
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I AM: The Way Truth and the Life
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In a moment we will turn to the sixth message in The I AM series. Today we consider Christ’s enormously important and enormously controversial claim to be “the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”โดย Christ Church
Today, as we continue with the series, I AM, we arrive at the passage in John 10, where Jesus describes himself as a gate.โดย Christ Church
Today, we focus on the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, which is the pivot point of history and, along with his crucifixion is the pivot point of the Bible. In so many ways, much of both the Old and New Testament are pointing to this moment. In the sermon today, which is part of the I AM series, there are two texts: 1 Corinthians 15 and John 11…
Easter Sunday“Who Is Jesus”Matthew 16:13-18 & John 20:24-31Answer the question, “Who is Jesus?” (Matthew 16:13-14)Discover who you are meant to be. (Matthew 16:15-18)Colossians 1:16John 10:10Accept the peace of God found only in Jesus Christ. (John 20:24-31)โดย Aaron Sams
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I AM the King of Kings (Palm Sunday)
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This is third week of The I AM series. More importantly, it’s Palm Sunday, which kicks off Holy Week. Mike will be reflecting on Christ’s march into Jerusalem and looking ahead to his interaction with Pilate. All of this is a set up for the question: how are you managing the power you have to serve others?…
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I AM the Good Shepherd - Christian Schmidt
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As part of our vision to fuel a movement to reach people and renew communities, one of the things we are committed to is helping to launch people into ministry. Given how close we are located to Trinity International University, that means that we have lots of Trinity students around. And so once a year we set aside a weekend and invite seminary st…
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I AM the Good Shepherd - Luke Babbe
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As part of our vision to fuel a movement to reach people and renew communities, one of the things we are committed to is helping to launch people into ministry. Given how close we are located to Trinity International University, that means that we have lots of Trinity students around. And so once a year we set aside a weekend and invite seminary st…
Fellowship and ServiceColossians 4:7-9Faithfully be a servant to God and his people. (Colossians 4:7)Acts 20:24Titus 3:12 — When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me in Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.2 Timothy 4:121 Timothy 5:1-2Matthew 23:11-12Invest your life into a local church and assist ot…
Last week, we kicked off the I AM series with a look at John 6, where Jesus said, “I am the Bread of Life.” This week we actually take a step back, as Mike provides an introduction to the series out of John 8. This chapter focuses on Jesus' remarkable statement: "“Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am."…
Opened DoorsColossians 4:2-6Pray with a watchful heart. (Colossians 4:2)Luke 12:371 Peter 5:8Go through the opened doors that God provides for you. (Colossians 4:3-4)Acts 14:27Let gratitude and peace define your speech and your very life. (Colossians 4:5-6)Mark 9:50 — “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? Ha…
We begin a new sermon series on the "I AM" statements of Jesus. These are seven ways that Jesus described himself. Ben looks at John 6 where Jesus says, "I AM the bread of life." This is more than Jesus providing for our physical needs. He provides for the deepest spiritual need of our lives. We look forward to hearing more in just a moment.…
For the LordColossians 3:22-4:1Leviticus 26:131 Timothy 1:9-10Luke 6:31 — Do to others as you would have them do to you.Pursue your goals in life ultimately FOR Jesus. (Colossians 3:22-25)1 Corinthians 2:9Leaders must lead as servants of Christ. (Colossians 3:25-4:1)Galatians 5:1 — It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, an…
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Jonah: The Compassion of God
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In the final chapter, God helped Jonah see Ninevah the way He sees Ninevah—with compassion. Through this story, there’s an invitation for us to consider what things we feel most compassionate toward, and recognize that’s a glimpse of the compassion God feels toward the world. We need to see the world the way God sees the world.…
God’s Recipe for FretPsalm 37:1-8fret /fret/ verb (definition) to run or to wear away a substance by friction like sandpaper. “Fret” is from the Old English word which means to devour like an animal. When you fret it can consume you or devour you.Ingredients: Trust — Psalm 37:3 Delight — Psalm 37:4 Commit — Psalm 37:5 Rest — Psalm 37:7 Cease — Psal…
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Jonah: Our God of Wrath and Grace
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Today, we continue our series on Jonah. This book that is full of surprises and ironies and some very real-world and practical insights about life. In chapter three Mike will note that we finally find Jonah doing the right thing... but not necessarily for the right reason.โดย Christ Church
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Raising Children for God's Glory
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Raising Children for God’s GloryColossians 3:20-21Live out God’s design for children and parents. (Colossians 3:20)Ephesians 6:4 — Fathers do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.Ephesians 6:1-3Deuteronomy 5:16 — Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you,…
Today we press into the second chapter of Jonah – where we tune into the prayers of a man who is literally and figuratively sinking to rock bottom. Mike will be looking at Jonah’s prayer when he appears to accept the fact, that he is not going to be able to run away from Godโดย Christ Church
God’s Purpose for MarriageColossians 3:18-19Trust God to define the ideal marriage. (Mark 10:2-9)Hebrews 13:4 — Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.Wives should submit to their husbands. (Colossians 3:18)Ephesians 5:23-24Acts 4:18-20Husbands, love you…
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Jonah: Patterns of Love and Substitution
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We continue our walk through the book of Jonah. When the storm arose on Jonah’s ship, they tried to figure out who was to blame. Jonah took the fall (in the ultimate way), but was his accountability sincere? In what ways did Jonah’s decision to give up his life point forward towards Jesus’ death on our behalf? Join us as we explore Jonah 1:11-17 an…
THANKFULColossians 3:15-17Psalm 100:4 — Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!Romans 1:20-21Allow peace to have authority in your life. (Colossians 3:15)John 14:27Consistently encounter the word of God. (Colossians 3:16)John 8:58 —- “Very truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham …
Today, we return to Jonah chapter 1 where pastor Mike pushes on Jonah’s answer to the sailor’s frantic question: "who are you?" It is one of the biggest questions of all time—one that seldom gets the reflection it needs.โดย Christ Church
Since 1984, the third Sunday in January has been recognized as a day to celebrate life, to champion the dignity of the unborn and to stand alongside those women who make the sometimes very difficult decision to carry a baby to term. In light of this, today we will be taking a break from our series on Jonah, and Pastor Mike will be looking at the su…
FORGIVENColossians 2:13-23Claim the gift of forgiveness. (Colossians 2:13-15)Refuse to let anything define your relationship with God other than Jesus and his word. (Colossians 2:16-19)Mark 2:23-27Galatians 1:8Matthew 4:3-4John 17:17-19Let the forgiveness of Jesus truly change you from the inside out. (Colossians 2:19-23)Galatians 5:19-21…
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Jonah: Jesus, Jonah, and MLK
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We are in a series from the book of Jonah, a prophet assigned to speak to Israel’s enemy, to inform them that they were frightfully misguided and that they needed to repent. Indeed, that if they did not treat others most justly and graciously that God would move against them. All of that seems particularly appropriate because tomorrow is Martin Lut…
Christ as Our CompassColossians 2:8-12Follow the compass of Christ to true freedom. (Colossians 2:8-10)John 8:36—So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.Mark 7:9-13John 1:1-5John 17:15-17Accept Jesus by faith and then be scripturally baptized. (Colossians 2:11-12)Deuteronomy 10:14-161 Peter 3:21-22…
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Jonah: You Can Run But You Can't Hide
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It’s a new year and Mike is about to launch a new series – one based on Jonah. If you know anything about the book, you likely think it’s about the fish. Well, not really. This is a surprising, profound, disruptive, unsettling, timely and important book – one that tells us a lot about God and more than you might think about ourselves. It says very …
What is your treasure?Colossians 2:1-7Matthew 6:19-21Together, we must pursue the trfeasure of Jesus Christ. (Colossians 2:1-3)Matthew 13:44-46Turn to Revelation 3:14-22Resist voices trying to lure you away from treasure. (Colossians 2:4-5)Receive Jesus and stay committed to him. (Colossians 2:6-7)John 1:11-13Revelation 3:19-22…
Ben Dockery | Isaiah 40โดย Christ Church
Rejoice in SufferingColossians 1:23-29Luke 14:27-301 Corinthians 9:24-27Be ready to suffer for Jesus. (Colossians 1:24)Colossians 1:19-20Colossians 2:15John 15:18-20Sacrificially make Jesus known. (Colossians 1:25-28)Ephesians 3:2-6Luke 13:4-5Ask yourself this, “What do I sacrifice for Jesus?” Colossians 1:29)…
Anthony Pierri wraps up the year with a message based in Philippians 2.โดย Christ Church
ChangeLuke 5:1-11In 2021, be committed to be a fisher of men. (Luke 5:1-11)Isaiah 6:1-7In 2021, trust God with your fears and embrace the gift of courage. (Matthew 16:13-17; Luke 22:54-62)In 2021, sacrificially serve the sheep of Jesus. (John 21:1-19)โดย Aaron Sams
We hear a special Christmas Eve message from Mike.โดย Christ Church
We hear from Anson in the second week of our special Advent sermon series called "Christmas Is _________."โดย Christ Church
Glory to the Newborn KingMatthew 2:1-20Avoid Cultural Christianity (Matthew 2:1-8)Matthew 28:19-20Malachi 3:8Hebrews 10:24-25Recognize Real Royalty (Matthew 2:9-11)Obey the Warnings of God (Matthew 2:12-20)John 3:16-18โดย Aaron Sams
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Christmas Is Disruptive - Mike Woodruff
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The first message in a new Advent sermon series called "Christmas Is ______."โดย Christ Church
God’s Got ThisDaniel 4:28-37All who fear the LORD will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech. (Proverbs 8:13—NLT)Human pride will be brought down, and human arrogance will be humbled, Only the LORD will be exalted on that day of judgment. (Isaiah 2:11—NLT)So anyone who becomes as humble as this little chil…
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The Triumph of the Lamb - Greg Jao
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Guest speaker Greg Jao continues our series based in the book of Revelation.โดย Christ Church
Who is Jesus?Colossians 1:15-23Colossians 3:15-16Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the first born of all creation. (Colossians 1:15)John 1:1-3Genesis 41:51-52Jeremiah 31:9Psalm 89:26-29Jesus is the creator, sustainer, and owner of creation. (Colossians 1:16-17)Jesus is the leader of the Church. (Colossians 1:18)1 Corinthians 15:20-22John 5:2…
Mike preaches on the topic of thankfulness out of Psalm 100.โดย Christ Church
Light And DarknessColossians 1:11-14Acts 26:15-18Don’t try to live for the light by your own effort. (Colossians 1:11-12)Romans 3:20Isaiah 64:6Choose to pursue an attitude of gratitude. (Colossians 1:12)Accept God’s forgiveness. (Colossians 1:13-14)John 3:19-21โดย Aaron Sams
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The Triumph of Jesus - Revelation 5
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The Path that Pleases GodColossians 1:3-10Allow the hope of heaven to motivate action in your life. (Colossians 1:3-6)Matthew 6:19-21Witness where you have influence. (Colossians 1:7-8)Seek to please God in your choices. (Colossians 1:9-10)Galatians 5:19-21Galatians 5:22-231 Corinthians 13:13 — And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But …
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The Triumph of the Lamb - Revelation 4
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Mike walks us through Revelation 4 where we are confronted with a big, disruptive, reorienting vision from heaven.โดย Christ Church
GuidanceColossians 1:1-2Turn to the apostles to find God’s will. (Colossians 1:1-2)Ephesians 2:18-21John 14:23-261 Corinthians 9:1Faithfully pursue the peace of God. (Colossians 1:2)John 14:26-27โดย Aaron Sams
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The Politics of Jesus: Part 2
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God, Government & Gratitude
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God, Government, &GratitudeRomans 13:1-7In gratitude, submit to governing authorities. (Romans 13:1-2)Acts 4:24-30Acts 5:27-30Pray for government leaders to pursue justice. (Romans 13:3-4)Display respect for the temporary work of our government. (Romans 13:5-7)Mark 12:13-171 Timothy 2:1-2Daniel 7:13-141 Peter 2:17 — Honor everyone. Love the brother…
Jesus and JonahMatthew 12:38-41Luke 24:13-27Deuteronomy 18:15Acts 3:19-22Evaluate the obstacles that keep people from coming to Jesus. (Matthew 12:38-40)Judges 6:17-18Isaiah 38:4-8Embrace the way God has chosen to save us. (Matthew 12:40)John 20:24-29Emulate the repentance of the past. (Matthew 12:41)…
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The Politics of Jesus: Part 1
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Our Heart & ActionsJonah 4:1-11Luke 6:46-49 Matthew 22:36-37 When all you can give is action, give it. (Jonah 4:1-3)Jeremiah 17:7-10 When God asks a question in scripture about the heart, answer it. (Jonah 4:4-10)Matthew 5:43-48 When God gives you opportunities to learn compassion, don’t waste them. (Jonah 4:11)…