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"Freedom From Bondage" Pastor Daniel Kraft 7.19.26 

Join Pastor Daniel Stevens as we continue our study through 1 Corinthians and discover the balance between grace and accountability within the church. In this message, Paul reminds believers that while every broken person is welcome, the church must also guard against those who intentionally bring harm. God's desire is always restoration, but healthy boundaries are an important part of protecting His people.This message challenges us to pursue unity that is rooted in truth, integrity, and genuine repentance. When the church extends forgiveness while remaining faithful to God's standards, it reflects both the love and holiness of Christ to the world.#GoodHopeChurch #PastorDanielStevens #1Corinthians #ChurchUnity #Grace #Truth #BiblicalTeaching #FaithInAction #ChristianLife #JesusSermon Notes: https://link.goodhope.ag/corinthians-3-dsGiving Information: https://goodhope.ag/givingSTAY CONNECTEDYoutube: https://youtube.com/GoodHopeChurchInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemn 

The story of eternity doesn't begin with heaven, it begins in Genesis. In Part 2 of When I'm Gone, Pastor Daniel traces God's plan from Creation to the New Creation, explaining why hell exists, the incredible hope of heaven, and how followers of Jesus are called to bring a glimpse of eternity into the world today.

Pastor Daniel teaches that one of the ways to identify a false teacher is by the way they abuse their authority.

"Freedom From Depression" Pastor Daniel Kraft 7.12.26

In this episode, Pastor Daniel and Pastor Ben discuss the recent sermon on Jude 8-10, "The Detection of False Teachers, Part 1: False Teachers Abuse Their Authority".

In Part 2 of our 1 Corinthians series, Pastor Daniel Stevens explores what true spiritual maturity looks like and why unity matters so deeply in the body of Christ. Paul points to quarreling and division as signs of spiritual immaturity, reminding us that pride leads to disunity while humility creates the foundation for unity.God cares about more than simply proving who is right. He calls us to live right, walk humbly, remain teachable, and unite around the mission He has given us. When we build on the foundation of Christ with humility and love, our lives can make an eternal impact that stands the test of time.#1Corinthians #Unity #SpiritualGrowth #Humility #Faith #ChristianLiving #GoodHopeChurchSermon Notes: https://link.goodhope.ag/corinthians-2Giving Information: https://goodhope.ag/givingSTAY CONNECTEDYoutube: https://youtube.com/GoodHopeChurchInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemn

What really happens after we die? In Part 1 of When I'm Gone, Pastor Daniel explores what the Bible says about life, death, eternity, and the Judgment Seat of Christ. Discover why what you believe about eternity will shape the way you live today, and why faithfulness to Jesus matters more than you may realize.

Moving Towards Stewardship Leaders Make It Better Matthew 25:29 (ESV) — "For to everyone who has more will more be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away." I've had the privilege of visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on four separate occasions. Every visit left its own unique impression. The first time, it was the awe of standing beneath those soaring ceilings, seeing the beautiful stained glass and the iconic art. It was nine hundred years of church history silently speaking through the cathedral itself. Notre Dame is a masterpiece. On my second visit, I had the privilege of taking my daughter. It was special experiencing the church through the eyes of a child. You notice things, new things, and appreciate them even more. Then came April 15, 2019. The world watched as fire broke out beneath the roof. For nearly fifteen hours, flames consumed one of the most recognizable structures on Earth. The ancient oak roof collapsed and the iconic spire crashed through the ceiling. For a moment, it felt like history was reduced to ashes. No one thought Notre-Dame could ever be rebuilt. My most recent visit was in 2022, during the restoration. This time the crowds were not there to admire the cathedral, they were watching the craftsmen. Massive scaffolding surrounded the building as stone masons carefully replaced centuries-old limestone, one block at a time. Carpenters hand-shaped oak beams using techniques that had nearly disappeared from history. I later watched a documentary about the restoration and learned that many of these craftsmen had to relearn forgotten skills just to faithfully restore what had been entrusted to them. This is a picture of stewardship in the kingdom! None of those craftsmen were restoring something that belonged to them, they were rebuilding something sacred that was entrusted to them. They gave every stone, every beam, and every detail the care of an owner because they understood their assignment as faithful stewards. Page 1 of 4   Own what you don't own. Grace World isn't nine hundred years old, but it is over ninety. Our church was built by faithful men and women who came before us, and it is now entrusted to us in the same way that one day it will be entrusted to those who come after us. We know that Grace World does not belong to us, it belongs to the Lord. We simply have the privilege of stewarding it for this season. That understanding carries a weight. One day, each of us will give an account for how we led in this season. The question that matters is, did we lead with the heart of the master or did we behave like a foolish servant?   The Talent Was a Test, Not a Reward Jesus tells a parable in Matthew 25 about a master preparing to leave on a journey. Before he departs, he entrusts his property to three servants. He gives them no detailed instructions. He simply places what belongs to him into their hands and leaves. Two of the servants immediately go to work. They invest what they have been entrusted, and each doubles it. When the master returns, he speaks the words every follower of Christ longs to hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant." But the third servant responds differently. Out of fear, he buries his talent in the ground. When the master returns, he explains himself: "I knew you to be a hard man… so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground," (Matthew 25:24-25, ESV). Get this! It is entirely possible to become so afraid of getting it wrong that you bury the very thing God trusted you with. You keep the ministry small enough to manage instead of growing it large enough to require faith. You hold tightly to your roles and responsibilities rather than delegating. You hold off on the decision or the opportunity because it feels risky. You call it being careful. God calls it burying the talent. When the master comes to demand an account, he isn't angry because the servant failed to double the talent like the other two. He is angry because the servant didn't even try. The issue was never what the servant was given. The issue was always what the servant did with what he had been given. THE TALENT WAS NEVER THE REWARD. THE TALENT WAS THE TEST.   "For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance. But from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away." Matthew 25:29 (ESV) The principle here is clear—God entrusts us before He increases us! We Are Entrusted with Two Treasures Every leader is currently stewarding two kinds of treasure. And it is so much more than finances. These are the decisions, the appointments, the meetings, the ministry, and every conversation you have. Kingdom treasure fits in two different chests.   First — I steward WHAT God places in my hands. These are the resources you are entrusted with. Your time. Your treasure. Your talents. Your opportunities. Every one of them is a Kingdom tool, and every one of them is on loan. Am I maximizing what God has already placed in my hands or am I sitting on it?   Second — I steward WHO God places in my care. These are the relationships you are entrusted with. Your soul. Your family. Your team. Your church. Your neighbor. Kingdom leadership is not the stewardship of programs. It is the stewardship of people. Remember, in the kingdom, we are entrusted with resources so that we can better steward the relationships because in the kingdom, people are the mission!   What A Faithful Steward Knows Everything belongs to God. A faithful steward understands that they own nothing but steward everything. The moment I start treating a role as mine, resources as mine, the platform as mine, results as mine, I am no longer behaving as a faithful steward but a foolish servant. The foolish servant says, "My ministry. My people. My success." They forget that a faithful steward holds everything with an open hand because they know whose hand it actually came from. Stewardship dies the moment our possessions replaces our surrender. Faithfulness comes before increase. God doesn't send more until we've proven faithful with what we already have. Before asking God for more, have you fully stewarded what you already have? Where you see lack, ask two questions. First: Where is waste quietly eating away at my resources and my relationships? And second: Where do I have a surplus I've been protecting instead of investing? The increase you're praying for usually walks in through the door of the small thing you've been faithful with. God is watching how you steward the little before He entrusts you with the large. 3. Stewardship is measured by multiplication, not accumulation. God does not measure what you accumulate. He measures what multiplies because it passed through your hands. Everything that passes through a faithful steward should become more fruitful. That means the ministry is healthier, the leaders are more capable, and the people are further along than when you first met them. This means the ultimate test of your stewardship is not what you hold on to but what you hand off. That is our assignment. Not to accumulate resources and relationships around ourselves but to steward those things so well that we hand them back to the Lord stronger than the day it was handed to us. If your area of ministry could not survive your absence, you have been accumulating. If it is being built to outlast you, you are multiplying it. Putting Your Talent to Work Carry your area like the outcome is yours to answer for. Notice the broken thing before  it becomes a crisis. Invest the talent instead of burying it out of fear. Treat the people entrusted to you as a trust you will one day give an account for. We are all stewards of something we did not build and will not lay the final stone in place. We are the current stewards. Ninety-two years of faithfulness came before us, and generations will come after us. We are craftsmen on a very long project. Refuse to be the ones who cut corners or fail to invest in the present. Carry this house with the master's heart one stone, one beam, one leader, one person at a time. Questions What am I under-stewarding? What gift, person, or opportunity have I been sitting on instead of investing? What have I over-controlled instead of entrusted? Where have I buried a talent by holding on too tightly and calling it "being careful"? Who needs more of my attention than my agenda? Which person entrusted to me have I been managing around instead of investing in? What resource am I sitting on instead of multiplying? What has God already placed in my hands that I keep meaning to put to work? If God evaluated my stewardship today, where would He say "Well done" and where would He ask me to grow?

Pastor Daniel preaches, "Beware! False teachers and their followers will face the same punishment that awaits all who deny the Lordship of Jesus Christ."

Sunday Service (6/28/26) // Revelation 19:1-5 (ESV) // Rejoicing in Heaven // 1 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out,“Hallelujah!Salvation and glory and power belong to our God,2 for his judgments are true and just;for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality,and has avenged on her the blood of his servants.”3 Once more they cried out,“Hallelujah!The smoke from her goes up forever and ever.”4 And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” 5 And from the throne came a voice saying,“Praise our God, all you his servants,you who fear him, small and great.”#Revelation #BookofRevelation #BibleStudy #BibleExplained #BiblicalStudies #BibleTeacher #WordOfGod #BiblicalLessons #BibleJournal #BibleReading #BibleStudyCommunity #BibleVerse #prophecy #prophetic #jerusalemWebsite: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW US Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Web: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal/Credit: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...

Friday Bible Study (6/26/26) // Nehemiah 4:4-14 (ESV) // Opposition to the Work // 4 Hear, O our God, for we are despised. Turn back their taunt on their own heads and give them up to be plundered in a land where they are captives. 5 Do not cover their guilt, and let not their sin be blotted out from your sight, for they have provoked you to anger in the presence of the builders.6 So we built the wall. And all the wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.7 [a] But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs and the Ammonites and the Ashdodites heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem was going forward and that the breaches were beginning to be closed, they were very angry. 8 And they all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and to cause confusion in it. 9 And we prayed to our God and set a guard as a protection against them day and night.10 In Judah it was said,[b] “The strength of those who bear the burdens is failing. There is too much rubble. By ourselves we will not be able to rebuild the wall.” 11 And our enemies said, “They will not know or see till we come among them and kill them and stop the work.” 12 At that time the Jews who lived near them came from all directions and said to us ten times, “You must return to us.”[c] 13 So in the lowest parts of the space behind the wall, in open places, I stationed the people by their clans, with their swords, their spears, and their bows. 14 And I looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.”Footnotesa. Nehemiah 4:7 Ch 4:1 in Hebrewb. Nehemiah 4: 10 Hebrew Judah saidc. Nehemiah 4: 12 The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain#Nehemiah #BookOfNehemiah #BibleStudy #BibleExplained #Bible #BiblicalStudies #BibleTeacher #WordOfGod #BiblicalLessons #BibleJournal #BibleReading #BibleStudyNotes #biblestudycommunity #ChicagoChurch #BibleVerseWebsite: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW US Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Web: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal/Credit: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...

In this episode, Pastor Daniel and Pastor Ben discuss the recent sermon on Jude 5-7, "The Destruction of False Teachers".

As we begin our journey through 1 Corinthians, Pastor Daniel Stevens explores God's call for His Church to live in unity. While believers may have different personalities, preferences, and backgrounds, our identity is found in Christ, not in the groups or leaders we follow. The Church is strongest when it reflects the unity Jesus prayed for and works together as one body.This message reminds us that division weakens our witness, but love and unity point people to Christ. Whether we differ in traditions, perspectives, or experiences, we are called to stand together around the gospel and remember that Jesus alone is the foundation of our faith.#1Corinthians #Unity #Church #JesusChrist #Faith #BibleTeaching #ChristianLiving #GoodHopeChurch #PastorDanielStevens #OneBodySermon Notes: https://link.goodhope.ag/corinthians-1Giving Information: https://goodhope.ag/givingSTAY CONNECTEDYoutube: https://youtube.com/GoodHopeChurchInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemn

Christ is Lord over heaven and earth, including every nation on earth (Matthew 28:18), and we are commanded to make disciples of the nations, teaching them to obey His commands. The founding fathers of the United States recognised the Lordship of Christ and affirmed His authority and rule. Pastor Daniel addresses the biblical foundation for human governments and addresses the history and future of America as a federal country of Christian states.

Pastor Daniel Shapovalov “Growing Your Garden” (06/28/26)Support the show

In an effort to grow the knowledge about our new lead pastor, Daniel Bridgman, Pastor Dan Burrell dives into a list of questions for Pastor Daniel so the congregation can learn more about our lead pastor.  

Sermon for June 28, 2026

"The Top 7 Places To Be This Summer" Pastor Daniel Kraft 6.28.26

MOVING TOWARDS OWNERSHIP When leaders own the mission, the mission multiplies. "And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also." (2 Timothy 2:2, ESV) The next time you pull into a McDonald's, look for the sign underneath those golden arches: "Billions and Billions Served" This is not clever marketing, it is the celebration of a culture of multiplication. When Ray Kroc bought into the McDonald brothers in 1954, he saw more than a fast food restaurant. He saw something ready to be multiplied. Kroc realized the genius of McDonald's was not just the product. It was their process. He knew that if he could take what was working in one location and make it repeatable, then growth would no longer be tied to one location or even a single owner. So in 1955, he pioneered the franchise model and built a system that allowed others to carry the mission. Today there are over 40,000 locations around the world. But Ray Kroc did not build those 40,000 restaurants. He raised people who thought like him. And because of that, the mission no longer depended on him. He built a culture of ownership that built 40,000 restaurants without him. Take that thought into the Kingdom. There are billions and billions waiting to be served, and the mission of the church is to reach every one of them. We will never reach those multitudes without moving toward multiplication. If Grace World is going to become all God has called us to be, a church that awakens hearts, connects in community, trains for purpose, and sends into fullness, then we have to make a shift. What we produce is good. The process works. But moving from a great church to a multiplying church requires more than better systems and stronger strategies. It requires more people owning the mission. Because when leaders own the mission, the mission multiplies. 1. MISSING THE MARK ON MULTIPLICATION Think about what a healthy church does in a typical week. We gather to worship. We go deep into God's Word. We connect in groups and ministries. We share the life of Christ with people who have yet to discover it. And yet a church can do all of those things really well and still miss the mark on multiplication. Multiplication was not a suggestion Jesus added at the end of His ministry. It was built into the DNA of the church from the beginning as a non-negotiable. He didn't send His disciples out to build crowds. He sent them out to make disciples. We are only here today because every generation before us had someone who owned that mission personally. Someone who didn't just attend. Someone who reproduced. Here is where it breaks down. There is a difference between working at McDonald's and owning a franchise. McDonald's employs thousands of people, many of them working their very first job. They are learning how to show up, follow a system, and be part of something larger than themselves. But that is not ownership. And you can see the difference immediately. Not every location feels the same. Not every team carries the culture the same way. The mission is present, but the ownership is inconsistent. Inconsistent ownership produces inconsistent results. We met Mary at our local McDonald's. She hosted us the moment we walked through the door. She made us feel welcomed. It stopped feeling like fast food. It felt like a dining experience. I would have assumed she owned the place if I didn't know better. She made us want to come back. Nobody told her to do that. She just did. Somewhere along the way, she stopped acting like an employee and started acting like an owner. That is the difference ownership makes. Our church does not have a participation problem. Our teams are full of people who show up and serve every week. But are they owners? Are they watching the mission take place from the sidelines or are they owning it? That's the difference between a church that grows and one that multiplies! 2. OWNING MULTIPLICATION Jesus didn't just give us a mission. He gave us the model. He was the first to... • AWAKEN: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Matthew 4:17, ESV) • CONNECT: "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." (Matthew 4:19, ESV) • TRAIN: "If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet." (John 13:14, ESV) • SEND: "Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation." (Mark 16:15, ESV) No, we did not invent the mission. We just inherited it! We also inherited the responsibility to own it the same way He did. Here is the deal. You can admire a mission. You can agree with a mission. You can show up for a mission, serve faithfully inside it, give generously to it, and still never own it. Admiration is not ownership. Agreement is not ownership. Ownership is when you take personal responsibility for what happens next. Last week at Easter we had 1,350 people on campus. Record attendance. And that number matters. But the story is always deeper than the crowd. It lives in the individual moments most people never see. Charlotte served that morning on the New Here team. She met a single mother with two kids who walked through our doors alone. Charlotte helped her find her way, got her kids checked in, and made her feel like she belonged. But she didn't stop there. She texted her that week to follow up. That mom shared that she was looking for a family. She came back this past Sunday. Charlotte greeted her again. And then watched her respond to the altar for salvation, met her at the altar to pray with her, then spent time with her afterward. That is owning the mission. That wasn't a pastor. That was a member of our church family who saw a moment and refused to let it pass. She didn't wait for someone else to follow up. She didn't assume the system would handle it. She took personal responsibility. And eternity was impacted because she did. That is what multiplication looks like at ground level. One person who owned it so completely that another person's life was permanently changed. "And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also." (2 Timothy 2:2, ESV) Charlotte didn't just serve that morning. She reproduced the mission into someone who may now do the same for someone else. That is how it multiplies. One owner at a time. 3. MULTIPLICATION HAS A TIPPING POINT What percentage of fully invested leaders who truly own the mission does it take to move a church from growth into multiplication? Less than you think. Malcolm Gladwell explored this question in The Tipping Point. His central point was this. There is a moment in any movement where small, consistent shifts reach critical mass and everything changes. What looked like slow progress becomes unstoppable momentum almost overnight. And it does not require everyone. His research pointed to predictable thresholds. Ten to fifteen percent ownership starts influence. Twenty to twenty-five percent creates momentum. Thirty to forty percent becomes the culture. Fifty percent or more becomes unstoppable. That means if somewhere between twenty and thirty percent of our leaders and members truly own the mission, we cross into multiplication. We are not there yet. But we are close. Getting fully there requires two things from every leader in this room. First, every leader must recognize they are an owner of the mission. ACTS is not just what Grace World does as a church. It is what every leader does as an individual. We awaken new people. We connect them to the mission. We train them in how to live it. We send them into it. We do not just attend this church. We multiply it. We multiply Charlottes. Second, every leader must own the multiplication of other leaders. It is not enough to own the mission yourself. Ownership reproduces ownership. The goal is not to be a great owner. The goal is to raise one. I believe we are close to the tipping point. But we will not reach it accidentally. Each of us has to do more than admire what God is building. We have to own it. The Challenge I am not asking you to take on more responsibility, I am asking you to take on more ownership. This isn't Daniel and Jenna's church. It's your church. This isn't Pastor Daniel's vision. It's our vision. This isn't the responsibility of someone else, it's our responsibility. Before you leave today, answer these questions. With actual names. Who am I developing? Who am I preparing to deploy? If you can answer those questions with real names, you are an owner. Grace World will not multiply because the vision is compelling. It will multiply because leaders in this room decided to take personal responsibility for reproducing it. One investment at a time. That is how Jesus built it. That is how we build it. When leaders own the mission, the mission multiplies.. Discussion Questions 1. Is there a difference between how you serve the mission and how you own it? What does that gap look like practically? 2. Where in your ministry is growth happening but reproduction is not? What would it take to close that gap? 3. Who is one person in your sphere of influence you could begin intentionally developing in the next thirty days?

What does it really mean to "put up with others" in a Christlike way? In this message, Pastor Daniel Stevens reminds us that even the greatest heroes of the Bible faced conflict, disagreements, and difficult relationships. Instead of avoiding people or demanding our own way, we're called to follow Jesus' example by putting others first, refusing to judge, and choosing forgiveness.Through powerful biblical examples, this sermon challenges us to reflect the heart of Christ in our relationships. As we learn to extend grace, show compassion, and forgive as we've been forgiven, we become a living testimony of God's love to those around us.#PuttingUpWithOthers #PastorDanielStevens #GoodHopeChurch #ChristianLiving #Forgiveness #Grace #LoveOthers #FaithInAction #Jesus #BibleTeaching #Relationships #ChristianFaithSermon Notes: https://link.goodhope.ag/others-dsGiving Information: https://goodhope.ag/givingSTAY CONNECTEDYoutube: https://youtube.com/GoodHopeChurchInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemn

Sunday Service (6/21/26) // Revelation 18:9-24 (ESV) // *The Fall of Babylon^ // 9 And the kings of the earth, who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her, will weep and wail over her when they see the smoke of her burning. 10 They will stand far off, in fear of her torment, and say,“Alas! Alas! You great city, you mighty city, Babylon!For in a single hour your judgment has come.”11 And the merchants of the earth weep and mourn for her, since no one buys their cargo anymore, 12 cargo of gold, silver, jewels, pearls, fine linen, purple cloth, silk, scarlet cloth, all kinds of scented wood, all kinds of articles of ivory, all kinds of articles of costly wood, bronze, iron and marble, 13 cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, frankincense, wine, oil, fine flour, wheat, cattle and sheep, horses and chariots, and slaves, that is, human souls.[a]14 “The fruit for which your soul longed has gone from you,and all your delicacies and your splendors are lost to you, never to be found again!”15 The merchants of these wares, who gained wealth from her, will stand far off, in fear of her torment, weeping and mourning aloud,16 “Alas, alas, for the great city that was clothed in fine linen, in purple and scarlet, adorned with gold, with jewels, and with pearls!17 For in a single hour all this wealth has been laid waste.”And all shipmasters and seafaring men, sailors and all whose trade is on the sea, stood far off 18 and cried out as they saw the smoke of her burning,“What city was like the great city?”19 And they threw dust on their heads as they wept and mourned, crying out,“Alas, alas, for the great city where all who had ships at sea grew rich by her wealth!For in a single hour she has been laid waste.20 Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets,for God has given judgment for you against her!”21 Then a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone and threw it into the sea, saying,Footnotesa. Revelation 18: 13 Or and slaves, and human lives#Revelation #BookofRevelation #BibleStudy #BibleExplained #BiblicalStudies #BibleTeacher #WordOfGod #BiblicalLessons #BibleJournal #BibleReading #BibleStudyCommunity #BibleVerse #prophecy #prophetic #jerusalemWebsite: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW US Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Web: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal/Credit: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...

Matthew 26:69-27:10 (morning service) Sermon Points: #1 The Betrayers Worldly Sorrow (27:1-10)... #2 The Deniers Genuine Repentance (26:69-75)... *Pastor Daniel mentioned the prediction of Peter's betrayal "just days before" but intended to say just "hours" before as the Last Supper was only hours prior to his arrest and trial by night... Preacher: Daniel Pelichowski

Friday Bible Study (6/19/26) // Nehemiah 4:1-3 (ESV) // Opposition to the Work // 1 [a] Now when Sanballat heard that we were building the wall, he was angry and greatly enraged, and he jeered at the Jews. 2 And he said in the presence of his brothers and of the army of Samaria, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they restore it for themselves?[b] Will they sacrifice? Will they finish up in a day? Will they revive the stones out of the heaps of rubbish, and burned ones at that?” 3 Tobiah the Ammonite was beside him, and he said, “Yes, what they are building—if a fox goes up on it he will break down their stone wall!” Footnotesa. Nehemiah 4:1 Ch 3 :33 in Hebrewb. Nehemiah 4:2 Or Will they commit themselves to God?#Nehemiah #BookOfNehemiah #BibleStudy #BibleExplained #Bible #BiblicalStudies #BibleTeacher #WordOfGod #BiblicalLessons #BibleJournal #BibleReading #BibleStudyNotes #biblestudycommunity #ChicagoChurch #BibleVerse

Sunday Service (6/14/26) // Revelation 18:1-8 (ESV) // *The Fall of Babylon^ // 1 After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory. 2 And he called out with a mighty voice,“Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place for demons,a haunt for every unclean spirit, a haunt for every unclean bird, a haunt for every unclean and detestable beast.3 For all nations have drunk[a] the wine of the passion of her sexual immorality,and the kings of the earth have committed immorality with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown rich from the power of her luxurious living.”4 Then I heard another voice from heaven saying,“Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins,lest you share in her plagues;5 for her sins are heaped high as heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.6 Pay her back as she herself has paid back others, and repay her double for her deeds; mix a double portion for her in the cup she mixed.7 As she glorified herself and lived in luxury, so give her a like measure of torment and mourning,since in her heart she says, ‘I sit as a queen,I am no widow, and mourning I shall never see.'8 For this reason her plagues will come in a single day, death and mourning and famine,and she will be burned up with fire; for mighty is the Lord God who has judged her.”Footnotesa. Revelation 18:3 Some manuscripts fallen by#Revelation #BookofRevelation #BibleStudy #BibleExplained #BiblicalStudies #BibleTeacher #WordOfGod #BiblicalLessons #BibleJournal #BibleReading #BibleStudyCommunity #BibleVerse #prophecy #prophetic #jerusalemWebsite: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW US Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Web: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal/Credit: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...

Who should rule you? In Part 3 of the One Nation Under God series, Pastor Daniel Hayworth walks through Exodus and Deuteronomy to show how God designed Israel's government around shared authority, qualified leaders, and accountability under His law — the same pattern America's founders studied closely.Listen as Pastor Daniel traces Jethro's counsel to Moses, the origins of federalism, and Samuel's warning about the cost of demanding a king. It's a grounded study connecting ancient Scripture to how we live, vote, and lead today — ideal for your commute or workout.You'll Learn:✅ Why God designed shared, representative authority instead of one-man rule✅ How Exodus 18 shaped tiered, federalist government✅ The "FAT" test for godly leaders — Faithful, Available, Teachable✅ What Samuel warned would follow when Israel demanded a kingIf this study encourages you, follow Under God and share it with a friend. New episodes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 AM CT.

"10 Plans The Father Has For You - Part 2" Pastor Daniel Kraft 6.21.26

Pastor Daniel preaches that we must be prepared for those who will come and seek to distort the Gospel of Jesus Christ at Bethany Community Church.

In this episode, Pastor Daniel and Pastor Ben discuss the recent sermon on Jude 1-4, "The Danger of False Teachers, Part 2".

Pastor Daniel Stevens teaches on what it means to fight from victory instead of fighting for victory. Through Christ's finished work on the cross, believers have been given authority over sin and the schemes of the enemy. Rather than living in defeat, Christians are called to stand on God's promises, walk in obedience, and trust in the victory Jesus has already secured.This encouraging message highlights the importance of resisting the enemy's lies, embracing God's grace, and speaking faith-filled words over life's challenges. Pastor Daniel reminds us that spiritual victory comes as we submit ourselves to God, rely on His strength, and confidently declare His truth in every circumstance.#FightingFromVictory #PastorDanielStevens #VictoryInJesus #FaithFilledLiving #SpiritualBattle #TrustGod #ChristianFaith #GoodHopeChurch #BibleMessage #WalkInVictorySermon Notes: https://link.goodhope.ag/victory-dsGiving Information: https://goodhope.ag/givingSTAY CONNECTEDYoutube: https://youtube.com/GoodHopeChurchInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemn 

How do you overcome the labels others put on you? Jacob was labeled deceiver at birth. Through his story we will see how the grace of God showed him he was more than what he was labeled. We will learn how God gives us a new identity and how God shows us we are more than what others might say.Whether you have been following this series from the beginning or are joining us for the first time, we believe this message will encourage you and remind you of the transforming grace of God.

Friday Bible Study (6/12/26) // Rebuilding the Wall // 3 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set its doors. They consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Tower of Hananel. 2 And next to him the men of Jericho built. And next to them[a] Zaccur the son of Imri built.3 The sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate. They laid its beams and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars. 4 And next to them Meremoth the son of Uriah, son of Hakkoz repaired. And next to them Meshullam the son of Berechiah, son of Meshezabel repaired. And next to them Zadok the son of Baana repaired. 5 And next to them the Tekoites repaired, but their nobles would not stoop to serve their Lord.[b]6 Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Gate of Yeshanah.[c] They laid its beams and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars. 7 And next to them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, the seat of the governor of the province Beyond the River. 8 Next to them Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths, repaired. Next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, repaired, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. 9 Next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, ruler of half the district of[d] Jerusalem, repaired. 10 Next to them Jedaiah the son of Harumaph repaired opposite his house. And next to him Hattush the son of Hashabneiah repaired. 11 Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of the Ovens. 12 Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired, he and his daughters.13 Hanun and the inhabitants of Zanoah repaired the Valley Gate. They rebuilt it and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars, and repaired a thousand cubits[e] of the wall, as far as the Dung Gate.14 Malchijah the son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem, repaired the Dung Gate. He rebuilt it and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars.15 And Shallum the son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah, repaired the Fountain Gate. He rebuilt it and covered it and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars. And he built the wall of the Pool of Shelah of the king's garden, as far as the stairs that go down from the city of David. 16 After him Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, ruler of half the district of Beth-zur, repaired to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool, and as far as the house of the mighty men. 17 After him the Levites repaired: Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him Hashabiah, ruler of half the district of Keilah, repaired for his district. 18 After him their brothers repaired: Bavvai the son of Henadad, ruler of half the district of Keilah. 19 Next to him Ezer the son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the ascent to the armory at the buttress.[f] 20 After him Baruch the son of Zabbai repaired[g] another section from the buttress to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. 21 After him Meremoth the son of Uriah, son of Hakkoz#Nehemiah #BookOfNehemiah #BibleStudy #BibleExplained #Bible #BiblicalStudies #BibleTeacher #WordOfGod #BiblicalLessons #BibleJournal #BibleReading #BibleStudyNotes #biblestudycommunity #ChicagoChurch #BibleVerse

Sunday Service (5/31/26) // New Building Dedication // Acts 16:6-10 (ESV) // The Macedonian Call // 6 And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia. 7 And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. 8 So, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas. 9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 And when Paul[a] had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.#BibleStudy #BibleExplained #Bible #BiblicalStudies #BibleTeacher #WordOfGod #BiblicalLessons #BibleJournal #BibleReading #BibleStudyNotes #biblestudycommunity #ChicagoChurch #BibleProject #BibleVerse #Bible #danielbatarseh #mbchicago #mbcchicago #dedication #grandopening Website: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW US Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Web: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal/Credit: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...

"10 Plans The Father Has For You - Part 1" Pastor Daniel Kraft 6.14.26

In this message, Pastor Daniel Stevens shares how our approach to money reflects our trust in God. Financial stewardship is more than budgets and giving. It is about surrendering every area of life to Christ and allowing Him to shape our priorities. True freedom comes when we stop serving money and instead let God direct our hearts and decisions.As believers grow in faith, generosity becomes a natural expression of spiritual maturity. Through Spirit-led giving, obedience, and trust, we learn to break free from fear and develop an outward focus that blesses others. God desires not only to meet our needs but also to transform our hearts as we seek His kingdom above all else.#GoodHopeChurch #PastorDanielStevens #DealingWithMoney #FaithAndFinances #BiblicalGiving #Stewardship #ChristianGrowth #Generosity #SeekFirstTheKingdom #SpiritLedGivingSermon Notes: https://link.goodhope.ag/dealing-with-money-dsGiving Information: https://goodhope.ag/givingSTAY CONNECTEDYoutube: https://youtube.com/GoodHopeChurchInstagram: http://instagram.com/goodhopemnFacebook: http://fb.com/goodhopemn 

Pastor Daniel encourages believers to pursue and stir up the gift of prophecy, teaching that it is a key means by which Christ ministers to His church through edification, exhortation, and comfort, helping God's life and presence flow through His people.

Why did God establish nations and borders? In Part 2 of One Nation Under God, Pastor Daniel Hayworth walks through Genesis to unpack God's plan for people after the fall—from Adam and Eve to the Tower of Babel to the founding of nations.Listen as Pastor Daniel explains how a fallen world led God to set boundaries that restrain evil, protect stewardship, and draw humanity back to Himself. Perfect for your morning commute or workout, this episode connects ancient Scripture to the cultural questions you're wrestling with today.You'll Learn✅ Why God scattered the nations at Babel as an act of mercy✅ What biblical stewardship means for every area of your life✅ How God sovereignly assigns boundaries and times✅ Why borders restrain evil and enable the gospel to spreadHear how Scripture speaks with clarity into the noise of modern culture. Follow Under God and never miss an episode—new teaching every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Pastor Daniel preaches that wolves will certainly come but our Great Shepherd protects His beloved sheep.

In this episode Pastor Daniel and Pastor Ben discuss the recent sermon on Jude 1-4, 'The Dangers of False Teachers, Part 1".

"5 Plans The Father Has For You" Pastor Daniel Kraft 6.7.26

Sunday Service (5/24/26) - Last service at the old building // *2 Samuel 7:18* (ESV) // *David's Prayer of Gratitude* // 18 Then King David went in and sat before the Lord and said, “Who am I, O Lord God, and what is my house, that you have brought me thus far?#BibleStudy #BibleExplained #Bible #BiblicalStudies #BibleTeacher #WordOfGod #BiblicalLessons #BibleJournal #BibleReading #BibleStudyNotes #biblestudycommunity #ChicagoChurch #BibleProject #BibleVerse #Bible #danielbatarseh #mbchicago #mbcchicago Website: https://mbchicago.org *FOLLOW US* Facebook: https://facebook.com/mbc.chicago Instagram: https://instagram.com/mbc.chicago TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mbc.chicago Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others *TO SUPPORT US* Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Web: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal/Credit: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AA74AC7V5WYMJ

Friday Bible Study (5/22/26) // Rebuilding the Wall // 3 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set its doors. They consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Tower of Hananel. 2 And next to him the men of Jericho built. And next to them[a] Zaccur the son of Imri built.3 The sons of Hassenaah built the Fish Gate. They laid its beams and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars. 4 And next to them Meremoth the son of Uriah, son of Hakkoz repaired. And next to them Meshullam the son of Berechiah, son of Meshezabel repaired. And next to them Zadok the son of Baana repaired. 5 And next to them the Tekoites repaired, but their nobles would not stoop to serve their Lord.[b]6 Joiada the son of Paseah and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah repaired the Gate of Yeshanah.[c] They laid its beams and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars. 7 And next to them repaired Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, the seat of the governor of the province Beyond the River. 8 Next to them Uzziel the son of Harhaiah, goldsmiths, repaired. Next to him Hananiah, one of the perfumers, repaired, and they restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. 9 Next to them Rephaiah the son of Hur, ruler of half the district of[d] Jerusalem, repaired. 10 Next to them Jedaiah the son of Harumaph repaired opposite his house. And next to him Hattush the son of Hashabneiah repaired. 11 Malchijah the son of Harim and Hasshub the son of Pahath-moab repaired another section and the Tower of the Ovens. 12 Next to him Shallum the son of Hallohesh, ruler of half the district of Jerusalem, repaired, he and his daughters.13 Hanun and the inhabitants of Zanoah repaired the Valley Gate. They rebuilt it and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars, and repaired a thousand cubits[e] of the wall, as far as the Dung Gate.14 Malchijah the son of Rechab, ruler of the district of Beth-haccherem, repaired the Dung Gate. He rebuilt it and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars.15 And Shallum the son of Col-hozeh, ruler of the district of Mizpah, repaired the Fountain Gate. He rebuilt it and covered it and set its doors, its bolts, and its bars. And he built the wall of the Pool of Shelah of the king's garden, as far as the stairs that go down from the city of David. 16 After him Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, ruler of half the district of Beth-zur, repaired to a point opposite the tombs of David, as far as the artificial pool, and as far as the house of the mighty men. 17 After him the Levites repaired: Rehum the son of Bani. Next to him Hashabiah, ruler of half the district of Keilah, repaired for his district. 18 After him their brothers repaired: Bavvai the son of Henadad, ruler of half the district of Keilah. 19 Next to him Ezer the son of Jeshua, ruler of Mizpah, repaired another section opposite the ascent to the armory at the buttress.[f] 20 After him Baruch the son of Zabbai repaired[g] another section from the buttress to the door of the house of Eliashib the high priest. 21 After him Meremoth the son of Uriah, son of Hakkoz