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Leading Forward: Building Healthy Leaders for Healthy OrganizationsGet to Know the Leading Forward TeamWant to learn more about the Leading Forward hosting team? In this special episode, Matthew Hall is joined by Ben Dockery, Andrea McDaniel Smith, and Vivek Sarin. Here's your chance to learn a bit about each of them (including some surprising discoveries!) and hear more about what's coming on the podcast.Links from this episode:Matthew Hall [@MatthewJHall // MatthewJHall.net // SBTS.edu]Ben Dockery [@BenDockery // LinkedIn // Christ Church Lake Forest] Andrea McDaniel Smith [LinkedIn // CarterBaldwin]Vivek Sarin [@V_Sarin // LinkedIn] Review Leading Forward in Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think of...
2021-08-1641 minChrist Church IL PodcastMother's Day Sermon 2021Today we get to hear from our own campus pastor Ben Dockery with a message from the gospels focused on the lives of Jesus & Mary.
2021-05-1030 minChrist Church IL PodcastMother's Day Sermon 2021Today we get to hear from our own campus pastor Ben Dockery with a message from the gospels focused on the lives of Jesus & Mary.
2021-05-1030 min2021-01-0329 min2021-01-0329 min2020-09-0631 min2020-09-0631 minChrist Church IL PodcastLife With God in Uncertain Times: Prayer: Ben DockeryPrayer is something that we are called to do...but why? How? What does prayer mean for our lives in light of our recent circumstances? Listen today as Campus Pastor Ben Dockery leads us through Ephesians 1:15-23.
2020-05-0326 minChrist Church IL PodcastLife With God in Uncertain Times: Prayer: Ben DockeryPrayer is something that we are called to do...but why? How? What does prayer mean for our lives in light of our recent circumstances? Listen today as Campus Pastor Ben Dockery leads us through Ephesians 1:15-23.
2020-05-0326 minChrist Church IL PodcastPlanted: Confession & Assurance: Ben DockeryAs we continue looking at 40 essential topics in the Christian faith – we are turning our attention to the act of confession. How should we think about confessing our sins? What is the result of confession? We will turn to Psalm 32 to see an example of how we should respond to God.
2020-03-0133 minChrist Church IL PodcastPlanted: Confession & Assurance: Ben DockeryAs we continue looking at 40 essential topics in the Christian faith – we are turning our attention to the act of confession. How should we think about confessing our sins? What is the result of confession? We will turn to Psalm 32 to see an example of how we should respond to God.
2020-03-0133 minChrist Church IL PodcastPlanted: Serving: Ben DockeryThis week we are continuing the Planted series – topical series in which we will be framing up a Christian worldview – setting in front of new Christians, the basics of the faith, so that those new to the faith understand what the big, foundational, organizing truths are. One of those truths is serving others with a heart of love, humility and care. Today, listen as Campus Pastor Ben Dockery teaches from I Peter 4:7-11.Download the study guide here
2020-01-1933 minChrist Church IL PodcastPlanted: Serving: Ben DockeryThis week we are continuing the Planted series – topical series in which we will be framing up a Christian worldview – setting in front of new Christians, the basics of the faith, so that those new to the faith understand what the big, foundational, organizing truths are. One of those truths is serving others with a heart of love, humility and care. Today, listen as Campus Pastor Ben Dockery teaches from I Peter 4:7-11.Download the study guide here
2020-01-1933 minChrist Church IL PodcastA Thrill of Hope: Jesus The New and Better Adam: Ben DockeryThe Advent season is a time to celebrate and contemplate the arrival of Jesus coming to earth as a baby. As the great Christmas hymn, O Holy Night, explains – it was “A thrill of hope” for which – “the weary world rejoices”. Listen as we hear from Ben Dockery, Campus Pastor at the Lake Forest location and we are going to look at Romans chapter 5 as the apostle Paul compares Jesus and Adam, the first man. He explains the hope that accompanies Jesus’ arrival as a new and better Adam.
2019-12-0129 minChrist Church IL PodcastA Thrill of Hope: Jesus The New and Better Adam: Ben DockeryThe Advent season is a time to celebrate and contemplate the arrival of Jesus coming to earth as a baby. As the great Christmas hymn, O Holy Night, explains – it was “A thrill of hope” for which – “the weary world rejoices”. Listen as we hear from Ben Dockery, Campus Pastor at the Lake Forest location and we are going to look at Romans chapter 5 as the apostle Paul compares Jesus and Adam, the first man. He explains the hope that accompanies Jesus’ arrival as a new and better Adam.
2019-12-0129 minChrist Church IL PodcastPlanted: The Holy Spirit: Ben DockeryThe Holy Spirit is something that people have a wide range of how they define the third member of the Trinity. Listen today as Ben Dockery dives into scripture to unpack what the bible says about the Holy Spirit.
2019-11-1033 minChrist Church IL PodcastPlanted: The Holy Spirit: Ben DockeryThe Holy Spirit is something that people have a wide range of how they define the third member of the Trinity. Listen today as Ben Dockery dives into scripture to unpack what the bible says about the Holy Spirit.
2019-11-1033 minChrist Church IL PodcastPress On: Ben DockeryAs we ramp up for our Fall season , there is no better passage than Philippians 3:7-14 to prepare us for the upcoming season. Listen as Ben Dockery describes how Paul’s focus in this passage is on forward momentum, not prior mistakes. A person cannot move ahead if their thoughts and vision are focused on the past. Paul has a clear goal: bring in heaven with the Lord, he looks forward to the ultimate reward for his faithful service.
2019-09-0130 minChrist Church IL PodcastPress On: Ben DockeryAs we ramp up for our Fall season , there is no better passage than Philippians 3:7-14 to prepare us for the upcoming season. Listen as Ben Dockery describes how Paul’s focus in this passage is on forward momentum, not prior mistakes. A person cannot move ahead if their thoughts and vision are focused on the past. Paul has a clear goal: bring in heaven with the Lord, he looks forward to the ultimate reward for his faithful service.
2019-09-0130 minChrist Church IL PodcastHonest Reflections: Psalm 16: Ben DockeryThank you for joining us on week 7 of an 11 week sermon series called Honest Reflections…a study in the book of Psalms. Today we are looking at a psalm that reaffirms our perspective of who the Lord is in our life, listen as Ben Dockery unpacks Psalm 16.
2019-06-0930 minChrist Church IL PodcastHonest Reflections: Psalm 16: Ben DockeryThank you for joining us on week 7 of an 11 week sermon series called Honest Reflections…a study in the book of Psalms. Today we are looking at a psalm that reaffirms our perspective of who the Lord is in our life, listen as Ben Dockery unpacks Psalm 16.
2019-06-0930 minChrist Church IL PodcastLike Him We Rise: Palm Sunday-Entering Jerusalem: Ben DockeryPalm Sunday we traditionally celebrate the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As described in the gospel, Jesus's entry into Jerusalem was noted by the crowds present who shouted praises and waived palm branches. Listen as Ben Dockery dives into Mark 11:1-11 and talks about Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.
2019-04-1431 minChrist Church IL PodcastLike Him We Rise: Palm Sunday-Entering Jerusalem: Ben DockeryPalm Sunday we traditionally celebrate the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As described in the gospel, Jesus's entry into Jerusalem was noted by the crowds present who shouted praises and waived palm branches. Listen as Ben Dockery dives into Mark 11:1-11 and talks about Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.
2019-04-1431 minChrist Church IL PodcastExplore God: Can I Know God Personally?: Ben DockeryWelcome to Week 7 of our Explore God series where we will look at the question "Can I know God personally?" This week, Campus Pastor Ben Dockery will be breaking down ways that you can know God personally.
2019-02-2433 minChrist Church IL PodcastExplore God: Can I Know God Personally?: Ben DockeryWelcome to Week 7 of our Explore God series where we will look at the question "Can I know God personally?" This week, Campus Pastor Ben Dockery will be breaking down ways that you can know God personally.
2019-02-2433 minChrist Church IL PodcastReasons for Hope - I Peter 3:15: Ben DockeryListen as Ben Dockery speaks from I Peter 3:15 to inspire us to engage in discussion about the major questions people have in the bible. Be prepared to to explore your life, your purpose and how God might fit into that.
2019-01-0626 minChrist Church IL PodcastReasons for Hope - I Peter 3:15: Ben DockeryListen as Ben Dockery speaks from I Peter 3:15 to inspire us to engage in discussion about the major questions people have in the bible. Be prepared to to explore your life, your purpose and how God might fit into that.
2019-01-0626 minChrist Church IL PodcastAnd His Name Shall Be Called: Life: Ben DockeryWe are in week 2 of our Advent series: And His Name Shall Be Called. Did you know one of the names or titles that refers to Jesus is "Life"? This morning our LF campus pastor, Ben Dockery will be looking at John 6 where Jesus refers to himself as the Bread of Life, and he will be challenging us to define our lives in light of this claim Jesus makes to be the life.
2018-12-0934 minChrist Church IL PodcastAnd His Name Shall Be Called: Life: Ben DockeryWe are in week 2 of our Advent series: And His Name Shall Be Called. Did you know one of the names or titles that refers to Jesus is "Life"? This morning our LF campus pastor, Ben Dockery will be looking at John 6 where Jesus refers to himself as the Bread of Life, and he will be challenging us to define our lives in light of this claim Jesus makes to be the life.
2018-12-0934 minChrist Church IL PodcastI Believe In The Church (Part 2): Ben DockeryListen as Ben Dockery continues down the path we began walking down last week when Mike Woodruff began uncovering the backbone of faith...and what believing in the Church means.
2018-09-0229 minChrist Church IL PodcastI Believe In The Church (Part 2): Ben DockeryListen as Ben Dockery continues down the path we began walking down last week when Mike Woodruff began uncovering the backbone of faith...and what believing in the Church means.
2018-09-0229 minChrist Church IL PodcastMade For This: Work: Ben DockeryListen as Ben Dockery brings us a perspective on the posture of work from the Bible in the character of Moses. Exodus is an iconic picture of God’s interaction with humanity. Many New Testament writers referenced the book of Exodus to help us understand what it means to be the people of God. The Exodus of Israel is a lens by which we can see our own experiences today.
2018-08-0531 minChrist Church IL PodcastMade For This: Work: Ben DockeryListen as Ben Dockery brings us a perspective on the posture of work from the Bible in the character of Moses. Exodus is an iconic picture of God’s interaction with humanity. Many New Testament writers referenced the book of Exodus to help us understand what it means to be the people of God. The Exodus of Israel is a lens by which we can see our own experiences today.
2018-08-0531 minChrist Church IL PodcastSet Free: Galatians Series (Gal 2:14 - 3:1-14): Ben DockeryIn part 2 of our study of Galatians 2:15-3:14, the apostle Paul shows us that our justification, or approval before God, is based on faith in Christ. We can live freely because it does not depend on us, but Christ living in us.
2018-05-2034 minChrist Church IL PodcastSet Free: Galatians Series (Gal 2:14 - 3:1-14): Ben DockeryIn part 2 of our study of Galatians 2:15-3:14, the apostle Paul shows us that our justification, or approval before God, is based on faith in Christ. We can live freely because it does not depend on us, but Christ living in us.
2018-05-2034 minChrist Church IL PodcastPalm Sunday: Ben DockeryAs we lead into Holy Week, listen as Christ Church Lake Forest Campus Pastor Ben Dockery talks about our perceptions...and how our narrow field of vision can only see a small portion of God's truth. Is your perspective stuck in your own viewfinder range? Listen as Ben breaks down some of the key perspectives that lead Jesus to the cross, as well as our own miss-directed perspectives on Jesus.
2018-03-2529 minChrist Church IL PodcastPalm Sunday: Ben DockeryAs we lead into Holy Week, listen as Christ Church Lake Forest Campus Pastor Ben Dockery talks about our perceptions...and how our narrow field of vision can only see a small portion of God's truth. Is your perspective stuck in your own viewfinder range? Listen as Ben breaks down some of the key perspectives that lead Jesus to the cross, as well as our own miss-directed perspectives on Jesus.
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