Church for Imperfect People
He Will Be Called—1 -- When You’re Hurting and Need Guidance -- 12/7/2025
You might be feeling a lot of things this Christmas season—and not all of them joyful. Maybe you're struggling with loneliness or wondering if anyone really sees you. Jesus came to meet you right where you're at and be exactly what you need. Let’s discover who Jesus is and what that can mean for us in our series He Will Be Called.
Locations & Times
9 NE 1st Ln, Lamar, Mo, 64759, USA (Old Lamar Bowling Ally)
9 NE 1st Ln, Lamar, MO 64759, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
About Church for Imperfect People (CHIPs)
CHIPs is a church that serves Lamar, Mo., and Barton County with a vision of doing anything short of sin to reach people who don't know Christ. We love gathering weekly to worship God and experience a powerful message, and we're so glad you could join us today! Visit https://www.chips.church/ to learn more about our church and mission statement and connect with us! To make the most of your visit, we encourage you within the YouVersion Bible app to mark Church for Imperfect People as "My Church" to get alert notifications for all things CHIPs! Tap the link below to get started! Can't attend!? We invite you to like us on Facebook and STREAM AS YOU ARE!! with our Facebook Live feed and previous messages available on-demand!
https://www.bible.com/organizations/07ca8077-e76d-436b-8b95-80f213ec63fcToday's worship set:
Song 1: Hard Fought Hallelujah by Brandon Lake
Song 2: So So Good by Phil Wickham
Song 3: Gratitude by Brandon Lake
Song 1: Hard Fought Hallelujah by Brandon Lake
Song 2: So So Good by Phil Wickham
Song 3: Gratitude by Brandon Lake
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NIV
פֶּלֶאיוֹעֵץ
Pele Yoetz
pele: wonderful, miraculous, beyond understanding, supernatural
yoetz: counselor, advisor, one who gives guidance or purpose
The Wonderful Counselor Will …
Guide your steps.
Comfort your soul.
Heal your heart.
1. The Wonderful Counselor will guide your steps.
Pele Yoetz
pele: wonderful, miraculous, beyond understanding, supernatural
yoetz: counselor, advisor, one who gives guidance or purpose
The Wonderful Counselor Will …
Guide your steps.
Comfort your soul.
Heal your heart.
1. The Wonderful Counselor will guide your steps.
“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever. 17He is the Spirit of truth. …” John 14:16-17 CSB
parakletos: one who comes alongside to help, one who stands with you; advocate, helper, defender, comforter, counselor
“… the sheep recognize [the shepherd’s] voice and come to him. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4… he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they know his voice.”
John 10:3-4 NLT
John 10:3-4 NLT
2. The Wonderful Counselor will comfort your soul.
“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you anotherComforter, that he may abide with you for ever …” John 14:16 KJV
“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you …” Isaiah 66:13 NIV
3. The Wonderful Counselor will heal your heart.
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 NIV
“And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever …” John 14:16 KJV
TALK IT OVER
Read Isaiah 9:6. How would you define “Wonderful Counselor”? What traits does a Wonderful Counselor exhibit?
To follow the guidance of the Wonderful Counselor, we need to recognize His voice. What rhythms could you implement to better listen for His guidance?
What is your heart needing from the Wonderful Counselor today? Guidance? Comfort? Healing? How will you seek these things out this week?
Read Isaiah 9:6. How would you define “Wonderful Counselor”? What traits does a Wonderful Counselor exhibit?
To follow the guidance of the Wonderful Counselor, we need to recognize His voice. What rhythms could you implement to better listen for His guidance?
What is your heart needing from the Wonderful Counselor today? Guidance? Comfort? Healing? How will you seek these things out this week?