Harvest Bible Chapel

Feb 09 2025 318 ep. 50 mins 26
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Listen now to the weekly sermons from the pastors at Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicagoland.

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Why Compassion? | Dr. Jeff Bucknam

Feb 09 2025 61 mins  
What does it mean to be a compassionate Christian? In Luke 16:19–31, Jesus tells the story of the rich man and Lazarus, revealing a powerful truth: true followers of Christ are marked by their compassion. Join us as we unpack this passage and discover what it means to live with hearts that reflect God’s love and generosity. Listen now!In this third message from our six-part ser

Don't Be a Fool | Dr. Jeff Bucknam

Feb 02 2025 57 mins  
“But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.” —Luke 12:20–21 ESV God offers each of us a better way to live—a way that guards against greed, focuses on being rich toward Him, trusts in His loving provision, and insp

Follow | Dr. Jeff Bucknam

Jan 26 2025 53 mins  
“Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline, Communion without confession, absolution without personal confession.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer True discipleship isn’t easy—it calls for self-denial, a daily willingness to face suffering and rejection, and full submission to God’s Word. Join us for the first o

Why Go? | Dr. Jeff Bucknam

Jan 19 2025 59 mins  
God calls us to live out and share the Good News of the Gospel for His glory. But what does that look like in our daily lives? It’s seen in generous hospitality, serving one another, and being a faithful presence in the world. As we consider the time God has given us, let His Word refresh your heart and reignite your passion for His church. Be encouraged, equipped, and renewed—

Why Grow? | Dr. Jeff Bucknam

Jan 12 2025 57 mins  
Jesus loves His church deeply—and we’re called to do the same. This week, we’re exploring key practices of a thriving church: baptism, groups, and membership. Following Jesus to the very end requires a community of friends who truly know us and are committed to walking alongside us. We need the family of God. In this message from our series The Church, we’ll dive into power

The Gathering | Pastor Jeff Thompson

Jan 05 2025 53 mins  
Gathering as the church is essential to what Eugene Peterson calls "a long obedience in the same direction"—a steadfast journey of faith in Jesus Christ. Preaching. Communion. Worship. Together. This week in our series, The Church, we’re diving into Hebrews 10 and other New Testament passages to rediscover the power and purpose of gathering as God’s people. Together, we’ll

You're Not There Yet | Pastor Larry Geisler

Dec 29 2024 47 mins  
How do we persevere when life gets tough? Keep your eyes on the prize, on those who walk the walk, and most importantly, on Jesus. Listen now to this final message of 2024 from the Rolling Meadows Campus from young preachers weekend.This podcast is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.Executive Producer: Flavius HerloSpeaker: Pastor Larry GeislerSound design, mixing, and

Blessings of Following Jesus | Dr. Jeff Bucknam

Dec 22 2024 54 mins  
Open your Bible to Romans 8 and be reminded of this life-changing truth: there is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus! As we live by the Spirit, we experience the freedom and belonging of being adopted by our King. This week in our series, Christmas Gifts, we’re unpacking the “Blessings of Following Jesus” from Romans 8:1–17. Together, we’ll explore how contentment,

The Gift of Belonging to Jesus | Pastor Tommy Creutz

Dec 15 2024 43 mins  
Belonging to Jesus transformed the early church into a unified community (v. 32), compelled by His resurrection power (v. 33) and marked by sacrificial care for one another (vv. 34-37). As followers who belong to Jesus, we are called to live as His people—united in Him, boldly proclaiming His truth, and demonstrating His love through generous action.This week in our series, Chris

The Gift of Contentment | Dr. Jeff Bucknam

Dec 08 2024 59 mins  
Rudyard Kipling once wrote, "If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster and treat those two impostors just the same." The Apostle Paul knew this kind of balance firsthand. In Philippians 4, he shares how he learned the secret of true contentment—not through circumstances, but through Christ. This week in our series, Christmas Gifts, we’re exploring "The Gift of Contentment" from