Wheaton Bible Church

The story of the first Christmas, laid out in Luke chapter 2, is one of the simplest, yet most dramatic stories ever told—an event that literally changed the course of human history. Pastor Lon shares the meaning of the Christmas story—not just for those whose stories are told—for all people past, present, and future.

God becoming man is considered to be "the greatest miracle of all miracles.” In this final Sunday of Advent, Pastor Rob looks to the beginning of 1 John, to confirm not only what Christmas is—but what it isn’t. He then looks to these verses to explain how the Incarnation transcends the self-centeredness of secularism and the self-righteousness of religion, to point us to something entirely different.

When Jesus—the Light of the World—enters our hearts, we are intimately connected with the God of the universe. But there's more, Pastor Lon reminds us: Just as our new life in Jesus transforms our relationship with God, it also transforms our relationships with others who walk in the light, as we share life together.

As we move toward the celebration of Christ's birth, Pastor Rob reminds us of the ways in which the lights of Christmas reflect our hearts' universal longing for beauty and truth. He then unpacks the profound claim of Jesus Christ: "I am the light of the world."

The One whose birth we celebrate on Christmas is called the Light of the World. On this first Sunday in Advent—the season when the church anticipates the celebration of Christ's birth—Pastor Rob looks to the opening chapter of the Gospel of John and what the arrival of this "light" means to all people, then and now.

In this conclusion to our series on God's Design for Marriage and Singleness, Pastor Rob explains how all of us can grow in Christ through our relationships with other believers—including our spouse. He then looks to Paul's words in Ephesians for three essential ingredients for accelerating this growth curve.

Just like buildings need to start with a firm foundation, so do our relationships. Pastor Ted continues our series on God’s Design for Marriage and Singleness by talking about ways we can assess whether a relationship’s foundation is firm or faulty, offering a special word of encouragement—and caution—to those who are building into their marriages.

Reminding us that all humans are relational beings, Pastor Hanibal looks at the remarkable guidelines set out in Scripture for all our relationships. Whether we are married or single, he outlines three things we need to understand and apply in order to build healthy relationships that flourish.

Pastor Rob Bugh kicks off a four-part series focusing on God’s Design for Marriage and Singleness. He begins by looking at how the world-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ transformed the relationships of those within the church—both married and single—and how God’s design for us and His Kingdom must continue to impact our view of community, marriage, and singleness.

Completing a series on our mission and values with a celebration of our local outreach, Pastor Chris McElwee focuses on the Great Commandment and challenges us, through the story of the Good Samaritan, to rethink what it means to love our neighbor.

The Kingdom of God is on the move, propelled forward by Christ Himself. Pastor Lon looks to Christ's directive in Matthew 9, to present a compelling and hopeful picture of how God continues to invite us into His work to reach the world with His love and grace.

We are a hospital, not a country club.” That statement—long heard around Wheaton Bible Church—has taken on even greater significance as our church has refined its mission and values. If that kind of humility is embraced in our lives, Pastor Rob says, it will change not only our church, but will transform our individual relationships as we allow others to see the Gospel at work in our lives.

Small Groups Pastor Phil Shields continues our exploration of the mission and values of our church, focusing on two of our values that relate to community life within the church. Pointing to the truth of Hebrews 10:19–25, Pastor Phil reminds us that the Gospel that transforms us and empowers us to live boldly for Christ, is meant to be lived in community with others, relationships in which we give and receive—spurring each other “toward love and good deeds” and “encouraging one another” in the long race of life.

Continuing our studies on the mission and values that guide us as a church, Pastor Rob explores the implications of two central truths: 1) Everyone is called to all-the-time ministry, and 2) Healthy believers go deep and wide. Grasping the meaning of these two values will make a profound difference in our everyday lives—wherever we are and whatever we are doing.

As our mission clarifies what we are trying to accomplish, our values help guide us along the way. Pastor Rob continues our series as he talks about the values of Spirit Dependence and Sending. Looking at two promises Christ made regarding the Holy Spirit and His presence among ordinary believers in every age, he explores the true meaning of sending—reminding us that Christ was sent, so that we in turn could be sent to others.

As we begin this foundational 7-week series, Pastor Rob looks at the three inseparable strands of our mission as a church; that more and more people would love God, grow together, and reach the world. He then looks at the first of twelve core values that drive us—the centrality of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all that we are and do.

What will satisfy the deepest longings of our hearts? As he concludes our studies in the Old Testament book of Jeremiah, Pastor Rob finds the answer to that vitally important question in promises God made to His prophet Jeremiah—promises that point to eternal realities that can transform our lives today and throughout our forever future.

Spoiler alert: The book of Jeremiah records no happy ending to the prophet's forty-five year ministry. Right up to the end, his earnest pleadings continue to be ignored, and the promised dire consequences result. But Jeremiah remained unshaken, offering an example to God's people down through the centuries of endurance, encouragement, and hope—whatever the circumstances, no matter the cost.

Conquered and exiled into Babylon, God's people experienced the consequences of their disobedience and rebellion toward Him. With their beloved city Jerusalem sacked, they have been taken as captives into a foreign land. But God is not done with them, and through His prophet Jeremiah, He provides instructions for their new life as exiles—guidance that holds great wisdom for God's people today.

As he continues our series of studies in the book of Jeremiah, Pastor Rob explains why the prophet made a risky real estate purchase and how God used that transaction to send a powerful message about Himself and His faithfulness toward His people.