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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 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.
What kind of power actually changes things? Nations use military strength, governments legislate, and we fight for control in our own lives. In Acts 1:6–8, Jesus redirects his disciples from chasing political power to receiving the power of the Holy Spirit. If you’ve wondered whether the power you’re chasing really works, this message wrestles with that tension.
Waiting feels like wasting time. But what if the intervals between now and then are where God does His deepest work? Discover how God uses delays to prepare, strengthen, and reshape us. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the in-between or restless with His timing, this teaching will help you see why waiting on God is worth it.
You don’t need all the answers to follow Jesus. In Acts 1, even the disciples didn’t understand everything. But they still leaned in. This message explores faith, doubt, and why spiritual openness matters more than certainty. If you’ve ever wondered if questions disqualify you, this is for you.
Jesus said, “Blessed are the persecuted.” But how could suffering ever be a blessing? In this message, discover what persecution really is, why it follows those who live like Jesus, and how your response can change everything. This teaching explores hope, endurance, and courage when faith collides with opposition.
Most people would describe peace as the absence of conflict or a feeling of tranquility. But is that the kind of peace Jesus was talking about when he said, "Blessed are the peacemakers?" Do his followers make peace by causing people to feel calm or reducing disagreements? When you discover what biblical peace is, you may be surprised by what it means to be a peacemaker.
When Jesus said “Blessed are the pure in heart,” he wasn’t talking about flawless rule-followers. He meant people whose inside life matches their outside. Discover why notorious sinners felt at home with Jesus while the most religious didn’t, and why God cares more about honesty than appearance.
What does real mercy look like in a world built on power and payback? Jesus taught that mercy isn’t just a feeling. It’s power leveraged for someone else’s good. In this message, we explore what mercy really means, how it's connected to forgiveness, and why those who’ve received it are called to give it. Mercy isn’t weakness. It’s kingdom strength.
Righteousness often means “being right with God.” Justice is about fairness and making wrongs right. But Jesus ties them together. In this message we explore how righteousness and justice actually belong together, and why following Jesus means living a life where personal holiness and public fairness collide in the best way possible.
We've all heard the saying, "Pride goes before a fall." It's the idea that when people get proud things start to fall apart. But what if pride has a bigger reach than we thought? What if humility is more than just not thinking too highly of ourselves? And what if being humble has a much bigger impact on our lives than we realize?
Jesus says those who mourn are blessed, but that feels backwards. In this message, discover why grief might be the very place God meets you, mourns with you, and begins to restore what’s been broken. If you're wrestling with loss or sorrow, you're not alone. You can find hope.
What if poverty, both material and spiritual, could be the doorway to something more? Jesus said the Kingdom belongs to the poor in spirit. This message explores what that means for anyone feeling stuck, unseen, or not enough, and why our scarcity might be exactly where God begins his work.
Matthew 5:3 | Beatitudes - Part 2
If you’ve ever felt like being “blessed” doesn’t match your reality, this message from the Beatitudes is for you. Jesus calls the hurting and overlooked blessed, not the strong or successful. Discover a new way to see your pain, your life, and just how close God really is right now.
Matthew 5:1-12 | The Beatitudes - Part 1
The world is broken and chaotic, and it's easy to feel powerless to do anything about it. It can be overwhelming to live in a world we can't fix. But there's a way to stand up in the face of the chaos when it seems there's nothing we can do. Prayer is protest.
Acts 4:1-31 | Chris Shandrow
Why do Christians take Communion, and what does it mean? The Lord's Supper is more than just a tradition or quiet ritual. It’s a doorway to clarity, peace, and a deeper connection with Jesus. It's a table you are invited to sit at. Discover how a simple meal can reveal Jesus in a powerful way and why it still matters today.
John 21:4-14 | Sacred Acts - Part 2
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