From Pastor’s Desk

Dear Lake Shore Church family,

In yesterday’s sermon on John 2:12–25, we learned that in the New Covenant era Jesus is God’s temple. That is, Jesus is where people must go to meet and be with God. Moreover, because we the church are the body of Christ, we are God’s temple on earth. God dwells among us when we gather. His presence is with us, and we meet with him. What an opportunity!

This is one important reason why a true disciple of Jesus will make it a priority to be in church every Sunday. Brothers and sisters, like Jesus, be zealous for God’s house!

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You can watch the full video of yesterday’s meeting here.

We will have a special guest speaker on October 11: Illinois Assemblies of God Assistant Superintendent Roy Rhodes.

October 11th is also Chicago Marathon Sunday, so please plan and research ahead about how you can still make it to church.

Keeping Our Vision in View

Pray that in 2027 we can become a self-governing, Assemblies of God church, with our own deacon team as leaders. (see Titus 1:5)

The Effectiveness of Our Evangelism Depends on Prayer

Lord, I ask you to open doors for the spread of the gospel in Chicago. Give opportunities for each of us to spread the gospel, to lead people to conversion, and to enfold them in the church as true disciples of Jesus.

A Promise of Answers to Prayer and Faith

1 John 3:21–23 ESV says, “Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God; and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.”

A Promise of Protection

Psalm 91:1 says, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” (ESV)

A Promise of Wisdom

Psalm 73:24 says, “You guide me with your counsel.” (ESV)

A Promise of Healing and Health

Isaiah 53:5 ESV – “He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”

A Promise of Full Provision

2 Corinthians 9:10–11 says, “He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.” (ESV)

An Exhortation from Jesus

“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?” (Luke 6:46 ESV)

The Reliability of the Bible

Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.” (Matthew 5:18 ESV)

Much love,

Pastor Brian