Birthed in Worship

Teaching Series

Join Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell at Spirit Food Christian Center for a special praise and worship service titled “Birthed in Praise.” This uplifting event features powerful music by the “Team Tehilla Praise & Worship” ministry, creating an atmosphere of heartfelt worship and celebration. Pastor Kel delivers a brief but impactful message on the importance and purpose of praise and worship, emphasizing its role in our spiritual lives. Come and experience the joy and transformative power…

God at the Center of it All

Teaching Series

In his uplifting sermon, “God at the Center of it All,” Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell from Spirit Food Christian Center explores the transformative impact of placing God at the core of our lives. Pastor Kel poses a crucial question: How do we know when God is truly at the center? The answer lies in our reactions—worship or worry. Pastor Kel explains that when God is central in our lives, we naturally turn to worship. Conversely,…

Fiesta of Faith: Celebrating Victory in Christ

Teaching Series

Join Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell at Spirit Food Christian Center for a vibrant sermon titled “Fiesta of Faith: Celebrating Victory in Christ.” This sermon draws an inspiring parallel between the historical significance of Cinco de Mayo—a celebration of perseverance and victory against the odds by the Mexican army—and our spiritual journey as believers. Pastor Kel explains that just as the Mexican army stood strong and triumphant, we too face battles in our journey of faith.…

Blessed Anchor

Teaching Series

Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell of Spirit Food Christian Center opens up about his personal journey in the sermon “Blessed Anchor,” where he discusses the vital role of the Holy Spirit as our guide and stabilizer in life’s tumultuous seas. Despite his own challenges, Pastor Kel shares how he strives to follow the Holy Spirit, emphasizing that being firmly anchored to God through the Spirit is crucial for navigating life. He underscores the importance of purposeful…

Step Into the Light

Teaching Series

In the invigorating sermon “Step Into the Light,” Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell from Spirit Food Christian Center challenges us to embrace the fullness of God’s presence in every aspect of our lives. Drawing from Matthew 5:14-16, Pastor Mitchell reminds us that as followers of Christ, we are called to be the light of the world, a beacon of God’s love, truth, and hope. This message urges us to examine whether we are bold enough to…

Open Doors

Teaching Series

Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell of Spirit Food Christian Center introduces a compelling analogy in his sermon “Open Doors,” likening the way we receive mail to how we receive messages from God. Just as the post office delivers letters that allow us to see who they’re from and what message they carry, God sends us messages that can guide and impact our lives profoundly. Pastor Mitchell explains that while receiving mail is straightforward, discerning messages from…

Rivers in the Dry Wasteland

Teaching Series

Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell of Spirit Food Christian Center delivers a powerful message in his sermon “Rivers in the Dry Wasteland.” In this inspiring talk, Pastor Mitchell uses the metaphor of a wasteland – an empty, toxic land where nothing can grow – to represent times in life when everything feels barren and hopeless. Drawing from Isaiah 43:18-19, he reminds us that, like a wasteland, our lives may sometimes lack the nutrients needed for growth…

Jesus Reveal Party

Teaching Series

Join Youth Pastor Kel Mitchell of Spirit Food Christian Center for a special Christmas Eve message titled “Jesus Reveal Party”. In this festive and insightful sermon, Pastor Mitchell draws a creative parallel between today’s popular gender reveal parties and the ultimate reveal party that occurred over 700 years before Mary’s pregnancy. He delves into the prophecies of Isaiah to unveil how Jesus’ coming was announced centuries before His birth, emphasizing the divine planning and anticipation…

Unleash the Power of Thanks

Teaching Series

In “Unleash the Power of Thanks”, Pastor Kel Mitchell of Spirit Food Christian Center brings an interactive and insightful sermon. Starting with “Gratitude Charades”, the congregation playfully acts out their thankfulness for God’s blessings, fostering a joyful atmosphere. Pastor Kel draws an analogy between superheroes and believers, emphasizing wearing a ‘suit of gratitude’ as a constant reminder to thank the Lord, inspired by Psalm 106:1. He then likens our spiritual signal to the world to…

Wanted by God

Teaching Series

This week, Pastor Kel Mitchell of Spirit Food Christian in Winnetka delivers an inspiring sermon titled “Wanted by God.” In this captivating message, Pastor Kel draws parallels between the concept of a Wild West wanted poster and our relationship with God. Just like those old wanted posters promised a reward for the capture of outlaws, God offers us a reward too—the reward of His grace, blessings, and eternal inheritance. All we need to do is…