Adoption to Sonship
Adam and Eve’s choice to sin separated humanity from the Father’s family because we chose to become children of a different father, the devil (John …
Chosen to be Holy & Blameless
You are not an accident. You were created by God for the purpose of being like Jesus. Though God is sovereign and all-knowing, you get …
Raised with Christ
The reason why most American Christians don’t have a biblical worldview or live a different life than other Americans is because they haven’t been truly …
Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing
You were made to live in heavenly realms with God on this earth. Sin separated us from our heavenly inheritance. However, Jesus brought us back …
Praise God
As disciples of Christ, we have countless things to be thankful to God for, however, Paul takes twelve verses in the book of Ephesians to help …
The Trinity
I pray that today we would all know God better; in a way that is more robust and meaningful than at anytime in our lives. …
Peace
Just like with grace, peace is not just an attribute of God, but Jesus Himself. Jesus is grace (“grace appeared”), Jesus is peace (“He Himself …
Grace
Life after the fall left us with painful toil to produce good fruit from the earth. However, the need to work hard to have dominion …
In Christ Jesus
Understanding abiding in Jesus is probably the most soul satisfying concept in the Bible, after knowing the selfless love of Jesus’ sacrifice. However, these two concepts; the …
The Faithful
The people of Ephesus stand in history as great reminders of God’s love and grace. They were at one time pagans, separated from God and …
To the Saints
Understanding who the biblical saints are and what their nature is really like, is one of the most difficult subjects MPI church has to deal with. …
Paul, the Apostle
Paul, born as Saul, was a tremendous leader and majority author of the New Testament (13 out of 27 books). He was hand picked by …
The Will of God
The will of God can be confusing for some Christians because they have a misunderstanding of God’s sovereignty. Though God’s will may be mysterious at …
Year in Review for 2016
Please take a few moments to rejoice with us as we celebrate all that God did this year at Metro Praise International church. Click here …
The Goal: 100,000/50/500
MPI believes God has promised a great harvest both in Chicago and in the nations. Chicagoland has over 9 million residents and needs a strong discipleship …
MPI’S Distinctives: Evangelism & Discipleship
In this series we have been learning that Jesus’ plan to change the world is His church! This week we will see the method He …
The Strategy: Connect, Mentor & Send
For too long the majority of pastors in the U.S. have settled for their churches having 20% disciples or less. They have willingly traded making Spirit-filled disciples to …
The Vision: Loving God, Loving People
We need the love God on our streets like never before, we need to fall on our face and call on the name of the Lord. …
The Church: The Pillar and Foundation of the Truth
How you view the church will determine how you view the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God is seen in and through the church. …
Lesson 10: Overcoming Idolatry.
Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading Matthew 6:24, “No one can serve two masters. Either you …
God Became Man
God the Son became what I was so that I might become what He is (Romans 8:29). He took on flesh, so that I might …
Lesson 9: Overcoming Fear.
Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading Matthew 25:25, “So I was afraid and went out and …
New Beginnings
In the last sign of John, Jesus said He is the resurrection and the life and that whoever believes in Him, though they die, will …
Lesson 8: Overcoming Pride
Definition A hindrance is something that prevents us from being obedient to God’s commands. Scripture Reading Proverbs 3:5-10, “5 Trust in the Lord with all …