Chicago Fellowship

Ray Carter examines the Spiritual Discipline of Confession. With insights from Psalm 32 and elsewere, Ray considers the NEED for confession, the WAY of confession, and the SECRET to it.

In our culture of instant gratification, few ideas seem more foreign than fasting. Yet fasting is pervasive throughout Scripture and church history. Patrick Fisher explores the benefits of fasting, and offers practical guidance in applying this practice.

This talk begins a new series titled “The Disciplines of Grace,” looking at the practices that enable us to grow deeper in our relationship with God. Ray Carter examines Psalm 1 to distill insights about the spiritual practice of Meditation.

In this final installment on the marks of a life immersed in the love and grace of Christ, Ray Carter looks at 1 Corinthians 9:23-27 and the key to self-control.

It almost goes without saying … we all desire happiness. What is unique about the Christian concept of Joy? And how might we experience more of it? Ray Carter explores what scripture has to say about these questions in Romans 5:1-5 and Nehemiah 8:10.

Patrick Fisher shares lessons from the life of St. Patrick. Learn how the trials and disciplines of this humble 5th-century missionary relate to our lives today.

What does it mean to live a truthful life? We live in a world that’s almost lost its ability to understand what it means to be truthful. Ray Carter examines this question through the lens of God’s Word in Ephesians 4 and other passages.

Joel Hamernick examines three important meals in Jesus’ ministry found in the book of Luke. We learn that Biblical Hospitality is central to the gospel, is both a sign and mechanism of the Kingdom of God, and has the power to transform lives.

What are you anxious about? How do we move beyond anxiety to true peace? Ray Carter looks at Paul’s teaching in Philippians 4:4-12 to understand how we can think, thank and love our way to a peace that surpasses human understanding.

Special guest Dr. Stan Sonu shares about his important work on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). With passion and insight, Dr. Stan discusses the causes and profound impacts of ACEs, and points us towards solutions. Our own Scott Grzesiak also shares about his work with GRIP – a ministry where men and women can step into...

Near the beginning of his public ministry, Jesus proclaims that “the Kingdom of God is at hand.” What does that mean? How does our story fit into God’s bigger story of creation, fall, promise, redemption and culmination? Joel Hamernick takes us through the biblical narrative from Genesis to the Gospels to unpack and answer these...

How are we supposed to interact with, and relate to, people with whom we really disagree? As the New Testament church expanded from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria and “the ends of the earth,” the believers wrestled with increasing diversity of backgrounds and views. Does that sound anything like the church in America today? Ray Carter...

What is true humility, and how do we become more humble? Ray Carter examines Philippians 2:1-11 and 1 Peter 5:6-7 to help us look for answers.

Chicago Fellowship is committed to helping men experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ and work together to extend that grace to others through acts of compassion and justice in the broken places of our world. When we gather, we challenge and encourage one another through God's Word and the sharing of our lives. We laugh together, pray together, worship together, and serve others together. We commit ourselves to speaking and hearing truth from one another so that together we might pursue God's unique purpose for our lives with greater humility, integrity, and courage. In making this commitment, we seek not only our own good as men but also the well-being of our families and communities. We desire to be a community of men who embody the Gospel of Jesus Christ and answer the call of Micah 6:8 to "…act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God." This podcast covers keynote messages from our weekly meetings, covering a range of topics including urban ministry, development, spiritual growth, leadership and

Chicago Fellowship is committed to helping men experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ and work together to extend that grace to others through acts of compassion and justice in the broken places of our world. When we gather, we challenge and encourage one another through God's Word and the sharing of our lives. We laugh together, pray together, worship together, and serve others together. We commit ourselves to speaking and hearing truth from one another so that together we might pursue God's unique purpose for our lives with greater humility, integrity, and courage. In making this commitment, we seek not only our own good as men but also the well-being of our families and communities. We desire to be a community of men who embody the Gospel of Jesus Christ and answer the call of Micah 6:8 to "…act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God." This podcast covers keynote messages from our weekly meetings, covering a range of topics including urban ministry, development, spiritual growth, leadership and

Chicago Fellowship is committed to helping men experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ and work together to extend that grace to others through acts of compassion and justice in the broken places of our world. When we gather, we challenge and encourage one another through God's Word and the sharing of our lives. We laugh together, pray together, worship together, and serve others together. We commit ourselves to speaking and hearing truth from one another so that together we might pursue God's unique purpose for our lives with greater humility, integrity, and courage. In making this commitment, we seek not only our own good as men but also the well-being of our families and communities. We desire to be a community of men who embody the Gospel of Jesus Christ and answer the call of Micah 6:8 to "…act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God." This podcast covers keynote messages from our weekly meetings, covering a range of topics including urban ministry, development, spiritual growth, leadership and

Chicago Fellowship is committed to helping men experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ and work together to extend that grace to others through acts of compassion and justice in the broken places of our world. When we gather, we challenge and encourage one another through God's Word and the sharing of our lives. We laugh together, pray together, worship together, and serve others together. We commit ourselves to speaking and hearing truth from one another so that together we might pursue God's unique purpose for our lives with greater humility, integrity, and courage. In making this commitment, we seek not only our own good as men but also the well-being of our families and communities. We desire to be a community of men who embody the Gospel of Jesus Christ and answer the call of Micah 6:8 to "…act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God." This podcast covers keynote messages from our weekly meetings, covering a range of topics including urban ministry, development, spiritual growth, leadership and

Chicago Fellowship is committed to helping men experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ and work together to extend that grace to others through acts of compassion and justice in the broken places of our world. When we gather, we challenge and encourage one another through God's Word and the sharing of our lives. We laugh together, pray together, worship together, and serve others together. We commit ourselves to speaking and hearing truth from one another so that together we might pursue God's unique purpose for our lives with greater humility, integrity, and courage. In making this commitment, we seek not only our own good as men but also the well-being of our families and communities. We desire to be a community of men who embody the Gospel of Jesus Christ and answer the call of Micah 6:8 to "…act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God." This podcast covers keynote messages from our weekly meetings, covering a range of topics including urban ministry, development, spiritual growth, leadership and

Chicago Fellowship is committed to helping men experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ and work together to extend that grace to others through acts of compassion and justice in the broken places of our world. When we gather, we challenge and encourage one another through God's Word and the sharing of our lives. We laugh together, pray together, worship together, and serve others together. We commit ourselves to speaking and hearing truth from one another so that together we might pursue God's unique purpose for our lives with greater humility, integrity, and courage. In making this commitment, we seek not only our own good as men but also the well-being of our families and communities. We desire to be a community of men who embody the Gospel of Jesus Christ and answer the call of Micah 6:8 to "…act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God." This podcast covers keynote messages from our weekly meetings, covering a range of topics including urban ministry, development, spiritual growth, leadership and

Chicago Fellowship is committed to helping men experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ and work together to extend that grace to others through acts of compassion and justice in the broken places of our world. When we gather, we challenge and encourage one another through God's Word and the sharing of our lives. We laugh together, pray together, worship together, and serve others together. We commit ourselves to speaking and hearing truth from one another so that together we might pursue God's unique purpose for our lives with greater humility, integrity, and courage. In making this commitment, we seek not only our own good as men but also the well-being of our families and communities. We desire to be a community of men who embody the Gospel of Jesus Christ and answer the call of Micah 6:8 to "…act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God." This podcast covers keynote messages from our weekly meetings, covering a range of topics including urban ministry, development, spiritual growth, leadership and