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Ray Carter – 2019 Retreat Session 1

September 13, 2019 15:00 - 39 minutes - 11.3 MB

What words ought to define the life of a man seeking to follow Christ with his whole heart? In this first session of our 2019 retreat, Ray Carter considers the idea of “clarity,” drawing lessons from the life of Jacob found in Genesis 25-32.

Ray Carter – Fall Kickoff 2019

September 06, 2019 13:30 - 42 minutes - 12.3 MB

Ray Carter kicks off our 2019-20 season with an overview of Chicago Fellowship – considering both what our Fellowing is and what it isn’t. This is a great place to start if you’re new to Chicago Fellowship.

Ray Carter – Jesus Goes Ahead of Us

July 12, 2019 13:30 - 38 minutes - 11 MB

We conclude our study of Mark’s Gospel in this closing session of our 2018-2019 season. Ray Carter looks at the resurrection account Mark 16:1-7 and it’s message for us today: Don’t be alarmed. Go. Christ is already going ahead of you!

Patrick Fisher – Transfiguration of Christ

June 28, 2019 13:30 - 50 minutes - 14.5 MB

Continuing our study of the Book of Mark, Patrick Fisher examines the Transfiguration of Christ as described in Mark 9 and the other Synoptic Gospels. What did the experience mean to the disciples and what is the message for us today?

Ray Carter – The Unifying Power of the Gospel

June 21, 2019 13:30 - 37 minutes - 10.7 MB

Continuing our study of the Book of Mark, Ray Carter looks at Mark 15:33-47 and “The Unifying Power of the Gospel.” We consider how a shared experience of God’s grace can create community across the barriers that so often dived us.

Ray Carter – Clash of Two Kingdoms

June 14, 2019 13:30 - 43 minutes - 12.4 MB

Continuing our study of the Book of Mark, Ray Carter looks at Mark 14:43-52 to consider the clash between the Kingdom of this World and the Kingdom of God. What is the order of things in each and what does this say about where real power exists?

Ray Carter – Jesus’ Claims and Calling

June 07, 2019 13:30 - 45 minutes - 12.9 MB

Continuing our study of the Book of Mark. Ray Carter looks at Mark 12:35-44 to consider “The Clarity of Jesus’ Claims and Calling.” How do Christ’s teachings and life challenge our own assumptions about who He is and what it means to follow Him?

Joel Hamernick – Examining our Religiousness

May 31, 2019 13:30 - 40 minutes - 11.5 MB

We continue our study from the Book of Mark, looking at Jesus’ teachings about religious traditions in Mark 7:1-23. Joel Hamernick challenges us to examine our own religious practices to consider whether they point us towards God’s heart or hinder us.

Brian Dye – Leaving a Legacy

May 24, 2019 13:30 - 48 minutes - 13.8 MB

We pause our study of the Book of Mark to welcome Brian Dye, Executive Director of Legacy Disciple. Looking at Luke 1:1-4, and lessons from throughout Luke’s life, Brian calls us to follow the evangelist’s example to leave a legacy beyond ourselves.

Ray Carter – The Miracle of Seeing

May 17, 2019 13:30 - 41 minutes - 12 MB

Continuing our study of the Book of Mark, Ray Carter looks at Mark 8:22-31 and “The Miracle of Seeing.” In this story of Jesus giving sight to a blind man, we consider what it means to be spiritually blind and how by God’s grace we grow.

Ray Carter – The Revolutionary Life

May 10, 2019 13:30 - 42 minutes - 12 MB

We continue our study of the Book of Mark, looking at Mark 6:30-44 and “The Revolutionary Life”. In this familiar story of Jesus feeding the multitude, Jesus came bringing a revolution completely different than people hoped for or expected.

Ray Carter – Facing our Doubts and Fears

May 03, 2019 13:30 - 41 minutes - 11.9 MB

Ray Carter leads as we continue our study of the Book of Mark. Ray looks at Mark 6:14-30 and the importance of “Facing Our Doubts and Fears” – considering how our times of doubt can actually become times of opportunity for growth.

Ray Carter – Defeating Evil In Our Life

April 26, 2019 13:30 - 38 minutes - 10.9 MB

Continuing our study of the Book of Mark, Ray Carter looks at the story of the Gerasene demoniac in Mark 5:1-20. Ray considers how the forces of evil are at work in our world, and the “good news” of how we can can effectively push back against them.

Ray Carter – When God Delays

April 12, 2019 13:30 - 38 minutes - 11.1 MB

Ray Carter leads as we continue our series from the Book of Mar. Ray unpacks Mark 5:21-43 to help us consider “When God Delays.” What can we learn when the patience and timing of Jesus frustrate our own?

Ray Carter – The Christ Who is Lord of the Storms

April 05, 2019 13:30 - 44 minutes - 12.8 MB

Ray Carter leads as we continue our study of the Book of Mark. Ray looks at Mark 4:35-41 to help us consider “The Christ Who is Lord of the Storms.”

Joel Hamernick – Reflecting God’s Generosity

March 29, 2019 13:30 - 54 minutes - 15.5 MB

Joel Hamernick looks at Psalm 113 and Luke 6 to consider our calling to be generous to the poor and needy. How are we to reflect God’s great generosity? Could Jesus really mean it when he commands us to “give to everyone who begs from you”?

Ray Carter – The Organizing Principle of Life

March 22, 2019 13:30 - 34 minutes - 9.97 MB

Continuing our series from the Book of Mark, Ray Carter looks at Mark 4:21-34 and what Jesus says about “The Organizing Principle of Life.” What is the single truth that must govern how we prioritize and live our life?

Ray Carter – Discovering our True Identity

March 15, 2019 13:30 - 40 minutes - 11.7 MB

Ray Carter continues our series from the book of Mark. Ray looks at Mark 3:6-19 to consider “How We Discover Our True Identity.”

Joel Hamernick – The Parable of the Sower

March 08, 2019 14:30 - 45 minutes - 12.9 MB

Joel Hamernick continues our series from the Book of Mark. Looking at Jesus’ Parable of the Sower in Mark 4:1-20, Joel challenges us to consider what it means to be a good listener. “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Ray Carter – Religion vs. The Gospel

March 01, 2019 14:30 - 44 minutes - 12.6 MB

Continuing our study of the Book of Mark, Ray Carter looks at Mark 2:23-3:6 and the “Difference Between Religion and the Gospel.”

Joel Hamernick – Audacious Faith

February 15, 2019 14:30 - 37 minutes - 10.7 MB

What happens when a group of guys comes together and acts on their audacious faith in Jesus, on behalf of the hurting and vulnerable? Continuing our series from Mark, Joel Hamernick draws lessons from Jesus’ miracle in Mark 2:1-12.

Ray Carter – Jesus’ Practice of Solitude

February 08, 2019 14:30 - 43 minutes - 12.6 MB

Continuing our study from Mark, Ray Carter looks at Jesus’ example in Mark 1:35-37. In the midst of a successful, growing ministry, Jesus made solitude and prayer a supreme priority, orienting himself to the presence of his Father.

Ray Carter – Christ’s Call to Discipleship

February 01, 2019 14:30 - 43 minutes - 12.5 MB

Continuing our series from the Gospel of Mark, Ray Carter looks at Jesus’ call to discipleship in Mark 1:14-45. How is Christ’s call unique, and what can learn from the disciples about what it means to respond?

Ray Carter – Who is Jesus

January 25, 2019 14:30 - 41 minutes - 11.9 MB

We begin a new series this week on the book of Mark. Ray Carter looks at Mark 1:1-3 to consider the following questions: Who is Jesus? Why does it matter to my life? Where am I likely to encounter him?

Ray Carter – Illusion of Control

January 18, 2019 14:30 - 40 minutes - 11.6 MB

As we wrap up our series from the book of James, Ray Carter looks at James 4:13-5:6. James has a serious word of wisdom for us on the Illusion of Control. What is it rooted in, what makes it worse, and how can we be freed from it’s grasp?

Ray Carter – Countercultural Community

January 11, 2019 14:30 - 46 minutes - 13.4 MB

How diverse are your communities and relationships? Ray Carter looks at James 3:18-4:12 to consider the role that diverse community plays in forming us as individuals and as a people.

Ray Carter – Reordering our Lives

December 14, 2018 14:30 - 52 minutes - 15 MB

Drawing from examples from Jesus’ disciples in Matthew 9 and 19, Ray Carter looks at what it means to reorder our lives to follow Christ. God always goes before us, and has far more in mind for us than we are able to imagine or think. Always.

Patrick Fisher – Advent

December 07, 2018 14:30 - 41 minutes - 11.9 MB

As we enter the Season of Advent, Patrick Fisher reminds us of some of the deeper truths and reasons for joy that can easily be forgotten in this Holiday Season.

Joel Hamernick – Gratitude

November 30, 2018 14:30 - 46 minutes - 13.2 MB

Joel Hamernick explores the Biblical concept of Gratitude – how it frees us from resentment and enables us to receive the gifts of others. Pushing back on the tide of our culture, Joel challenges us to cultivate Gratitude in our homes and communities.

Ray Carter – The Power of Our Words

November 16, 2018 14:30 - 44 minutes - 12.9 MB

Ray Carter continues our series from the Book of James, looking at James 3:1-12 and the “Power of Our Words”. We consider what our words tell us about the condition of our heart and what we can do to experience the healing of both.

Ray Carter – A Community of Justice & Mercy

November 09, 2018 14:30 - 44 minutes - 12.8 MB

Continuing our series in James, Ray Carter looks at James 2 to consider what it means to build and be “A Community of Justice and Mercy”.

Father Gregory Boyle – Radical Kinship

November 02, 2018 13:30 - 52 minutes - 15 MB

Father Gregory Boyle is founder of Homeboy Industries, and has spent 30+ years ministering to gangs in L.A. With help from John and Hugo – former gang members in Homeboy’s training program – Father Boyle shares about the power of radical kinship.

Joel Hamernick – Wisdom

October 26, 2018 13:30 - 36 minutes - 10.5 MB

What is wisdom, and how do we acquire it? Continuing our series in James, Joel Hamernick looks at James 3:13-18, and weaves together insights from scripture and other writers along with lessons from his own life.

Dr. Tim Keller – Ministry in the City

October 19, 2018 13:30 - 56 minutes - 16.3 MB

Dr. Tim Keller shares insights about ministering in the city. Dr. Keller is founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church and a NY Times bestselling author. In 2001, he started Redeemer City to City which has helped start 495 churches in 70 cities.

Ray Carter – Remember Who You Are

October 12, 2018 13:30 - 43 minutes - 12.6 MB

In part 3 of our series in James, Ray Carter looks at James 1:22 – 2:4, and how James says we go beyond hearing the Word to actually obeying it. How it is about more than “will power” but rather, remembering what we must always remember.

Victor Boutros – Human Trafficking Institute

October 05, 2018 13:30 - 53 minutes - 15.4 MB

This week we welcome Victor Boutros, co-founder of the Human Trafficking Institute in Washington, D.C. Victor shares unique insights into the dark world of human trafficking, and how he responded to God’s call to step into this difficult arena.

Ray Carter – Humbly Receive the Word

September 28, 2018 13:30 - 45 minutes - 13 MB

Part 2 of our series in James is based on James 1:19-25. Ray Carter examines the connection between anger and spiritual stagnation, exploring their common root (pride) and antidote (humility).

Ray Carter – Maturing Through Trials

September 21, 2018 13:30 - 50 minutes - 14.4 MB

Beginning a new series on the Book of James, Ray Carter shares key insights from James 1:1-18 on how we can grow in the midst of trials.

Ray Carter – Fall 2018 Retreat Session 3

September 14, 2018 18:00 - 1 hour - 18.6 MB

In session three of the fall retreat, Ray Carter is joined by Tom Formolo and Mark O’Halloran, sharing stories that illustrate the third characteristic of the uncommon life: God is always going before us doing far more than we thought possible.

Ray Carter – Fall 2018 Retreat Session 2

September 14, 2018 16:00 - 41 minutes - 12 MB

We are common men, called to live uncommon lives. In session two of the fall retreat, Ray Carter looks at the second mark of a man who lives the uncommon life: He knows that not every fight is his fight, but he never disengages from the good fight.

Ray Carter – Fall 2018 Retreat Session 1

September 14, 2018 14:00 - 41 minutes - 11.9 MB

We are common men, called to live uncommon lives. In session one of the fall retreat, Ray Carter unpacks the first characteristic of the uncommon life: Men who live uncommon lives make a commitment to consistent, ongoing growth.

Ray Carter – Fall Kickoff

September 07, 2018 13:30 - 47 minutes - 13.5 MB

Ray Carter kicks off our 2018-19 season with an overview of the Fellowship and a sneak peek of the retreat and fall series. Ray reminds us: “There is no healing for the human soul or this world apart from Jesus. But with Jesus, there is hope.”

Ray Carter & David Dillon – Season Summary

July 13, 2018 12:30 - 54 minutes - 15.6 MB

Ray Carter summarizes key lessons from the 2017-18 ministry season. David Dillon and other leaders from Together Chicago share from their lives and ministry work – providing powerful examples of how God is at work tearing down strongholds in our city.

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