Godbox
(Illinois Tech's Carr Chapel)
The first words of the first chapter of the Bible open with a powerful, foundational truth: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. This shows that God exists and he is eternal. We learn that God is Spirit, and through his creation we can witness his infinite power and wisdom, and be encouraged and inspired by his infinite goodness and holiness.
Every day, without thinking, we evaluate what things are worth to us. Through this passage we think about what Jesus is worth. To some he was worth everything, to others he was worth nothing, what is Jesus worth to you?
In the beginning, at creation, God made man to be fruitful, to increase, fill the earth and subdue it, but what happens when we are not fruitful? In this passage Jesus shows what happens to those who do not bear the fruit God desires.
What is authority? Who has it and how do we get it? In this passage, the religious leaders confront Jesus and question his authority, which is ironic because it occurs right after Jesus cursed the fig tree. If they had only opened their eyes and looked at the fig tree the answer would be obvious for only God has the authority to control nature.
This is Saturday morning's message from the 2016 Easter retreat, Forever.
Mark 14:27-42
Key Verse: 14:38
Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
In 2009, I lost my job because of the economy. It was one of the worst days of my life, but two years later God made it one of the best of my life.
The cross finished the work, the tomb proved the victory, and the gospel still has power to change lives today.
On August 24, we will be starting a new sermon series called Bible 101, which will go over the basics of faith.
It’s time to kick off a new academic year at Illinois Tech, and the IIT Bible Club would like to reach out to the students and welcome them to the campus.
Since 2007, we have been serving Illinois Tech and the surrounding community with the word of God through Bible study and worship service. We are a church composed of alum and current students, who wish to see the love and grace of Jesus shared with others.