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In a world filled with noise, interruptions, and uncertainty, peace can feel out of reach. But in this Advent message, Pastor Corey walks through John 14:27, Philippians 4:6–9, and Isaiah 26 to show that the peace Jesus offers is not circumstantial or fragile—it's supernatural, steady, and unshakable.From anxious disciples caught in a storm to God's people facing the threat of Assyria, Scripture reveals that peace isn't the absence of conflict—it's the presence of trust. While worry rises when outcomes are uncertain, Jesus gives a peace that persists even when the future feels unclear.Through powerful biblical truth and moving stories like Horatio Spafford's hymn “It Is Well with My Soul,” this message reminds us that peace isn't found in a place or a plan—it's found in a Person. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, steadies us in the present and secures us for the future.If your mind feels consumed by worry, anxiety, or chaos, this message will help you see how God's peace can guard your heart and mind—even when circumstances don't change.✔ Why peace is the antidote to chaos✔ Why the opposite of peace isn't war—but worry✔ How Jesus gives peace when outcomes are uncertain✔ Why peace increases as we know the Peace-Giver✔ How supernatural peace can exist even in deep sorrowShare this message with someone who needs to be reminded that no matter what they're facing, God's peace is still available—and it is well with their soul.
This series explains why Jesus came, and why He came in the fashion He did. Why it involved humans. The statistical impossibility of several hundred prophecies fulfilled in one person with poor parents just trying to keep their heads above water, and why God needs human partners. How sins are washed away, and why Christianity is both different and more legitimately held by not just faith, but its very veracity. The beautiful and perfect mix of verifiable fact, purpose, truth itself, and the undeserved transcendence of sinful mankind adopted into the family of the Most Holy God. Thanks for checking out this message today! At Venue, one of our core values is to create community. We'd love for you to get involved with us below: - Website: https://venuechurch.ca - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venue.church - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venuechurchCA - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VenueChurchCanada
Pastor Corey kicks off a new series and explores the themes of darkness and light, particularly in the context of the Christmas season. He discusses the struggles many face during this time, including personal loss and depression, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's presence in our lives. Through biblical references and personal anecdotes, he illustrates how light can overcome darkness and encourages listeners to invite light into their lives through faith, community, spiritual disciplines.
When life feels heavy or uncertain, joy can seem distant. But in this week's Advent message, Pastor Corey shows from John 16:16–22 and Matthew 2:11 that Jesus offers a joy that isn't fragile, temporary, or tied to circumstances. It's a durable delight—rooted in God, generated by the Spirit, and strong enough to rise even in seasons of sorrow.From the wise men who were overwhelmed with joy at the sight of Jesus, to the disciples who learned that their grief would one day give way to rejoicing, Scripture reveals a God who transforms setbacks into victory. Just like Lasse Viren's legendary Olympic comeback, what looks like disaster in our lives often becomes the very place where God displays His glory.If you're facing discouragement, disappointment, or a season of waiting, this message helps you see how Christian joy doesn't ignore pain—it outlasts it.✔ Why joy is inevitable for those who walk with Jesus✔ How joy becomes unconditional, even when suffering remains✔ Why Christian joy can co-exist with sorrow✔ How God uses trials to produce deeper joy in us✔ Why our future with Christ makes joy eternal and secureShare this with someone who needs to be reminded that sorrow doesn't have the final word—joy does.
This series explains why Jesus came, and why He came in the fashion He did. Why it involved humans. The statistical impossibility of several hundred prophecies fulfilled in one person with poor parents just trying to keep their heads above water, and why God needs human partners. How sins are washed away, and why Christianity is both different and more legitimately held by not just faith, but its very veracity. The beautiful and perfect mix of verifiable fact, purpose, truth itself, and the undeserved transcendence of sinful mankind adopted into the family of the Most Holy God. Thanks for checking out this message today! At Venue, one of our core values is to create community. We'd love for you to get involved with us below: - Website: https://venuechurch.ca - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venue.church - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venuechurchCA - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VenueChurchCanada
Begin this Advent season by reflecting on the steadfast and transformative love of God. In this message, Pastor Corey walks through 1 John 4:7–10 and explains how God's love is not simply something we acknowledge, but something we can rely on through every circumstance of life.Through the arrival of Jesus, God reveals a love that is intentional, sacrificial, and secure. This message helps us see why God's love is the foundation for confidence, peace, and trust—especially when life feels uncertain or difficult.If you've wrestled with fear, doubt, anxiety, or questions about God's care, this message offers clarity and encouragement.✔ Why God is the true source of love✔ How Jesus' atoning work demonstrates God's commitment to us✔ Why God's love is based on His character—not our performance✔ How understanding God's love helps reduce fear and worry✔ Why we can trust God's goodness even when circumstances are challengingShare this with someone who could use a thoughtful reminder of God's steady and reliable love.
In the final week of Good Vibes, Pastor Corey reflects on the importance of prayer in personal and communal life. He emphasizes that prayer is essential for spiritual growth, community connection, and action. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural references, he illustrates how prayer transforms intentions into actions and fosters a deeper relationship with God.
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Pastor Corey explores the intricate dynamics of relationships as revealed through the metaphor of a table. He discusses how the table serves as a unique space that reflects the true nature of our connections with others through communion.
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9 years ago, 30 broke and broken people came to Airdrie and started Venue Church. Today is celebrating the faithfulness of God and the commitment of a small group of dedicated people who became 200, then 800 on a Sunday, then what it is today. Every step along the way we have gathered more and challenged them to get infected with our obsession: A Life Saved is Worth Everything. Here is the origin story... Thanks for checking out this message today! At Venue, one of our core values is to create community. We'd love for you to get involved with us below: - Website: https://venuechurch.ca - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venue.church - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venuechurchCA - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VenueChurchCanada
Pastor Corey emphasizes the importance of community, belonging, and the nature of love within the church, focusing on the early church's commitment to teaching, community, and prayer. The message highlights the difference between covenant love and contractual love, urging listeners to engage deeply with one another and respond to needs within the community. Corey also shares practical challenges for the week, encouraging acts of kindness and inviting others into the church family. The conversation concludes with a vision for the future and a call to action for the church community.
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The Incredible Hulk is a series about chasing the green: aka money. The Scriptures say wherever your treasure is there your heart will be also. Money is a thing, not a person. But it does affect connection and relationships and that's why God our Father wants us to not worship or serve it. This series will cover money philosophy, budgeting, tithing and generosity, and making room for more in the family of God! Thanks for checking out this message today! At Venue, one of our core values is to create community. We'd love for you to get involved with us below: - Website: https://venuechurch.ca - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venue.church - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venuechurchCA - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VenueChurchCanada
Pastor Corey dives into Week 1 of Good Vibes talking about how we're called to be COMMITTED to God's Word. He explores the themes of self-perception and spiritual reflection, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's true self both physically and spiritually. It discusses how external opinions can shape our self-image and the necessity of engaging with spiritual texts to gain clarity on our spiritual identity.
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The Incredible Hulk is a series about chasing the green: aka money. The Scriptures say wherever your treasure is there your heart will be also. Money is a thing, not a person. But it does affect connection and relationships and that's why God our Father wants us to not worship or serve it. This series will cover money philosophy, budgeting, tithing and generosity, and making room for more in the family of God! Thanks for checking out this message today! At Venue, one of our core values is to create community. We'd love for you to get involved with us below: - Website: https://venuechurch.ca - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/venue.church - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venuechurchCA - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VenueChurchCanada
Series: Exodus - A Story of Deliverance
Title: The Greatest Ability is Availability | Matthew 9:35–38Have you ever wondered what's really holding us back from reaching the world for Christ? In this message, Pastor Corey reminds us that the greatest hindrance isn't a lack of opportunity—it's a lack of availability.From Jesus' compassion for the crowds in Matthew 9 to His call for more workers in the harvest, this passage challenges us to trust that God's plan for our lives is not just good—it's the best. God continues to call ordinary people to do extraordinary things when they simply make themselves available.Through powerful stories and practical application, this message will encourage you to pray, to go, and to support the mission of God both locally and globally. The harvest is plentiful. The question is—are we available?Key Scriptures:Matthew 9:35–38Romans 10:13–15Main Takeaway:The greatest hindrance to reaching the world is not a lack of opportunity, but a lack of availability.Watch, reflect, and share:God's plan for your life is always best.The greatest ability is availability.Pray for God to raise up workers for His harvest.
"Cowardice is contagious — but so is courage." In this riveting exchange, Rabbi Daniel Lapin draws out the heart of Pastor Corey Brooks's mission to revive faith and moral strength in Chicago's most challenged neighborhoods. Together, they explore how biblical values, entrepreneurship, and education can uproot despair and plant hope.
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In this message, Pastor Corey unpacks The Power of the Gospel through Paul's ministry in Ephesus. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is more than words — it's a movement that transforms lives, disrupts darkness, and reveals truth in a world full of counterfeits.From miraculous healings to the unforgettable story of the seven sons of Sceva, Acts 19 shows that when the true Gospel moves, it exposes deception and brings lasting transformation.Key Points:The Gospel is Disruptive — It shakes the enemy's strongholds and turns the world upside down (Acts 19:8–12; Acts 17:5–6).The Enemy is Deceptive — He counterfeits what is genuine, but truth always exposes the lie (Acts 19:13–16; 2 Tim. 3:13–14).The Truth is Transforming — Confession, repentance, and renewal always follow the true move of God (Acts 19:17–20).When people truly encounter Jesus, lives are changed, idols are burned, and His Word prevails.Scripture: Acts 19:8–20
Givers, Doers, & Thinkers—A Podcast on Philanthropy and Civil Society
This week on Givers, Doers, & Thinkers, Jeremy Beer talks with Pastor Corey Brooks about his mission to transform one of Chicago's most underserved neighborhoods through Project Hood. From launching a leadership and economic opportunity center to building a classical Christian school, Pastor Brooks shares how education, job training, and conservative values can drive lasting community change. They discuss what it means to promote self-reliance in a culture of dependency and why mindset shifts—not just resources—are key to real transformation.Let's go! Sponsored by AmPhil, helping nonprofits advance their missions and raise more money: https://amphil.com/.#interview #podcast #newepisode #nonprofitCenter for Civil Society's YouTube Channel
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On this episode of “Harmony,” Pastor Corey Brooks joins Jason Whitlock to discuss his Walk Across America initiative to raise funds for underserved communities, and Delano Squires talks about responding to speculation that he is a Heritage Foundation “DEI hire.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Continuing in the book of Jonah, we see where God gives Jonah a "divine timeout" in the belly of a big fish. It's not until Jonah cries out to God that we see him released from his circumstance. Pastor Corey gave us an encouraging message of, "when you can't climb out, cry out!"
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Good Question - Pastor Corey Blair by Ross Wiseman
Live Different Wk6 - Pastor Corey Blair by Ross Wiseman
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Pastor Corey kicks off our new series called "Do Not Disturb", as we go through the book of Jonah verse by verse. This week, we ask ourselves, do we have escape boats we go to when the Spirit tells us to do hard things?
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Pastor Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Williams to talk about why he believes the National Guard should come to Chicago to help curb violence. Corey also tells John the progress he's making in the effort to build his […]
Pastor Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Williams to talk about why he believes the National Guard should come to Chicago to help curb violence. Corey also tells John the progress he's making in the effort to build his […]
Pastor Corey Brooks, Founder and Senior Pastor at New Beginnings Church of Chicago and the Founder and CEO of Project H.O.O.D, joins John Williams to talk about why he believes the National Guard should come to Chicago to help curb violence. Corey also tells John the progress he's making in the effort to build his […]
Send Wilk a text with your feedback!From Rooftop to Roadwork: Faith, Dignity and the Walk Across America Pastor Corey Brooks — known to many as the Rooftop Pastor — is back on Derate The Hate with a story that's nothing short of incredible. What began years ago with a bold stand on a rooftop has grown into Project Hood's 90,000-square-foot community center, now halfway complete on Chicago's South Side.This isn't just a building. It's a lifeline — with trade schools, culinary arts programs, restaurants, financial literacy training, and spaces where purpose and opportunity come alive.But Pastor Brooks isn't done yet. On September 1, 2025, he'll lace up his sneakers in Times Square and begin a Walk Across America — 3,000 miles in 365 days — to raise $25 million and finish the center debt-free.This conversation is about more than fundraising. It's about faith that moves mountains, the dignity of hard work, and the belief that every step we take can change lives.The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for all you've got. Make every day the day that you want it to be! Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter(X) , YouTube Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio or from our site. Please leave us a rating and feedback on Apple podcasts or other platforms. You can share your thoughts or request Wilk for a speaking engagement on our contact page: DerateTheHate.com/Contact The Derate The Hate podcast is proudly produced in collaboration with Braver Angels — America's largest grassroots, cross-partisan organization working toward civic renewal and bridging partisan divides. Learn more: BraverAngels.org Welcome to the Derate The Hate Podcast! *The views expressed by Wilk, his guest hosts &/or guests on the Derate The Hate podcast are their own and should not be attributed to any organization they may otherwise be affiliated with.
Pastor Corey continues going through the book of Acts and asks the church how will we respond when the Spirit tells us no.
Series: I'm IN