Heart of God Series

I would like to start today’s series ending message with a powerful poem from Annie Johnson, 1866-1932. Her mother died at 23 years old while giving birth to her sister when Annie was only 3. Soon afterward while she was still in grade school her dad gave her, along with her sister, to be adopted by…

With over 50,000 thoughts racing through your mind each day, your thought life truly determines your real life. As a man thinks, so is he. If you don’t know how to guard your emotions and mind with the peace of God, your thoughts can easily become your worst enemy. However, with the mind of Christ…

Sometimes in life we confuse our purpose with our job. However, today’s sermon is to help you understand the differences so you can know that your identity in Christ is not determined by your job title. With that in mind, you will be able to fulfill your God-given purpose by doing all your work as…

Jesus never promised a life without hardships or trials, however, He did promise that He would always be with us and that we would overcome every situation we face. Jesus said in John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble.…

Though I am not a Chicago native I have joyfully made this great city my home and a place to raise my kids. Now with over 11 years of citizenship in four different areas (including the suburbs) I am raising my children here and pastoring a great church with the hopes that Chicago’s residents will…

Today the greatest display of God’s love and nature can be seen in a happy and healthy family. Since the devil knows this as well, he tries to destroy the family and bring death instead of life and he tries to bring hurt and pain instead of joy and healing. This sermon is aimed at…

Do you remember your first time visiting MPI? Do you remember being greeted at the door, people wanting to get your name and ways to connect with you? How about God’s powerful presence during worship and the word? The testimony people normally share is that they feel an overwhelming love from God and love from…

I love to ask my kids, “How much does Daddy love you?” Because they always answer in Greek, “Toso!” (“this much”) as they spread their arms as wide as they can go. They do it this way because we taught them to say it. Why? Because as parents we wanted to them to know our…