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Discover a deeper purpose and a real connection with God. Compass Church in Bloomington-Normal, IL is a place where spiritual explorers can learn how to live like Jesus lived, think like he thought, and do what he taught. These weekly messages are designed to help you navigate life with faith, purpose, and clarity wherever you are in your journey.https://compassbn.com
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What's the loudest voice in your life? In Acts chapter 4 a man who had never walked suddenly stands up, and instead of celebration the people in power get angry. Why would a miracle feel threatening? This conversation explores authority, influence, and how the loudest voices around us quietly shape the direction of our lives.
Ever feel like your life has gone too far off track to change? In Acts 3, a public healing leads to a bigger story about failure, hope, and what happens when your past does not get the final word. If you have ever wondered whether God is done with you, this conversation is for you.
Is Christianity just about going to heaven, or is God restoring the world? This episode explores the biblical idea of the restoration of all things, what Jesus meant by renewal, and why what you do now matters in God’s future. A conversation for anyone wondering if faith connects to real life.
When life feels too heavy and stress never seems to stop, where can you find real rest? This episode explores anxiety, burnout, and the pressure many people carry every day. What if faith wasn't another burden but a different way to hold the weight of life?
Have you ever wondered if you’ve drifted too far from God or walked away from faith for too long? This message explores questions about shame, regret, forgiveness, and starting over. It looks at what happens after failure and doubt, and why coming back to God may be more possible than you think.
Does God see me when I feel invisible or stuck? Acts 3 begins with a routine day and a man asking for pocket change, then turns into a moment that raises honest questions about healing, change, and hope after years of disappointment.
When outrage feels normal and the comment section rewards cruelty, what does it look like to follow Jesus? This message from Colossians 3 digs into Christian anger, online outrage, and the everyday test of Christian love in real life, with a practical next step you can try immediately.
Is it wrong to pray when you are angry? This episode explores what the Bible really says about anger, injustice, and honest prayer. From the Psalms to Jesus, Scripture makes space for raw emotion and hard questions. If faith feels complicated right now, this conversation is for you.
Why does God so often ask people to wait? This message explores the spiritual meaning behind delay, timing, and patience. If you feel stuck, behind, or pressured to move faster than you should, this conversation reframes waiting as formation and invites a healthier way forward.
A fresh look at the Christmas story and the kind of peace that challenged empires. Discover why Jesus’ arrival disrupted systems built on fear and power and how his peace still transforms lives today. Explore the justice, hope, and true peace Christmas was meant to bring.
Chris Shandrow
When the world is so full of chaos, injustice, and sorrow, where do we find joy? In his letter to the church at Phillipi, the apostle Paul gave us four practical steps to experience the joy that can only come from God.
Roxy DeLong
What do we really value beneath the noise of culture, comfort, and constant consumption? This message examines the radical generosity of the early church and what it reveals about faith, money, and identity today. Discover how generosity challenged powerful systems and what it means to live with open hands in a culture driven by accumulation and self preservation.
What do furries have to do with faith? This message moves from fandom culture to Acts 2 to explore how teaching, care, food, and prayer shaped the first Christians. It looks at why faith feels lonely when lived alone and what becomes possible when Christian community is practiced in the open.
What if repentance isn’t about guilt, but about freedom? Discover what it really means to repent—a change of mind and heart that brings life, healing, and transformation.
What if being a witness isn’t about having all the answers but about sharing your story? Discover how the Holy Spirit turns ordinary experiences into powerful testimonies that reveal who Jesus is and how God works through your life.
What if God’s been speaking your language this whole time? Discover how God uses ordinary experiences to reveal his presence and how your life can become a witness to his love. Based on Acts 2, this message shows how the Spirit still speaks through wind, fire, and everyday life.
Our standard picture of the Holy Spirit is a dove - peaceful, serene, and calm. But what if that image is incomplete? Discover the power of the wild and sometimes dangerous Holy Spirit that is at work in your life.
Jesus said, “It’s better for you if I go.” Sounds strange, until you realize why. He was sending the Holy Spirit. In this message, discover how God’s presence meets you in real life - guiding, calming, and giving you strength when everything feels uncertain.
We’ve all been stuck at a crossroads, facing pressure to decide without clear answers. The first followers of Jesus felt the same way after He left them without a map. In Acts 1, we see how they prayed, searched Scripture, used wisdom, and trusted God—and how their story can guide us when we don’t know what to do.
The story of Jesus disappearing into the clouds can feel strange. But for his followers, it wasn’t about him leaving - it was about him taking his place as the true leader of the world. Discover why this moment mattered so much to them, and how it can change the way we see God’s presence when life feels uncertain.
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