Chapel Pointe Sermons

We all long for Jesus the King. In this sermon, Pastor Luke Bilberry unpacks Luke 2:22-35 and explores the lives of Simeon and Anna, who demonstrate what it means to live in hopeful expectation for God’s promises. He encourages us to joyfully wait for Christ's return, faithfully pursue righteousness, and passionately pursue Jesus—regardless of our circumstances. Will you persevere for the sake of...

Traditions fill our lives with meaning and joy—but do they take priority over Jesus? In this message, Pastor Joel explores Mary’s humble surrender and Joseph’s righteous obedience. What is your role in the story of Jesus' birth? Messiah | Joel Wayne | Chapel Pointe Worship with Us Hudsonville & Online | 8am, 9:30am, 11:00am Byron Center | 9:00am, 10:30am Holt | 10:00am Connect With Us Digital...

Messiah: Jesus The Ultimate King Who is the king of your life? Is it Jesus or something else? In this sermon, Pastor Joel unpacks how Jesus is the perfect King—redeeming, restoring, and shepherding His people. Jesus is a King with ultimate authority and calls us to surrender to Him as ruler over every area of our lives. How are you surrendering to the authority of Christ in your life? Messiah | Jo...

Jesus is our Great High Priest, bridging the gap between sinful humanity and a holy God. Jesus’ sacrifice is perfect and eternal, fully atoning for our sins. In this sermon, Pastor Joel unpacks Hebrews 4:14-16 as we discover that Jesus sympathizes with our weaknesses—having faced every temptation yet remaining sinless—allowing us to approach God’s throne with confidence. As the Great High Priest,...

Messiah: Jesus The True Prophet In this sermon, Pastor Joel is joined by our Byron Center Site Pastor Andrew Honeycutt and Holt Site Pastor Andrew Bolkcom. Together, they explore how Jesus is our true Prophet—the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises and full embodiment of God’s Word. Despite His divine authority, many rejected His message, reflecting humanity’s tendency to resist God’s call to c...

Messiah: Prophet, Priest, and King In this sermon, Pastor Joel unpacks how Jesus is our Prophet, Priest, and King—the Anointed One who bridges the gap between sinful humanity and a holy God. Pastor Joel outlines several Old Testament prophecies that foretold Jesus’ coming, and how many rejected Him due to unmet expectations—seeking temporary deliverance rather than eternal hope. Will you receive o...

In this sermon, Pastor Joel explores The Great Commandment and the importance of loving God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. The message challenges us to reflect on what competes for the affections of our hearts and how obedience proceeds from our love for Jesus. Drawing from both Matthew 22 and Deuteronomy 6, Pastor Joel illustrates how our love for God transforms our priorities, ha...

We live in a world of shifting beliefs and competing worldviews—so what is truth? In this sermon, Pastor Jim Jeffery explores how Jesus is the truth that truly sets us free from bondage to our sin. By abiding in God’s Word, we can allow the Holy Spirit to guide us, expose Satan’s lies, and anchor us in the truth. Are you living in bondage or freedom? One Way | Jim Jeffery | Chapel Pointe Worship w...

In this sermon, Pastor Joel reminds us that Jesus is the only way to God (John 14:6), and anything that is not built on this foundation will ultimately fall. He explores Acts 4, where Peter and John boldly preach this message despite opposition, healing a crippled man in Jesus' name and proclaiming Jesus as the cornerstone. He shows that salvation is found solely in Jesus, who remains both the fou...

In this sermon, Pastor Joel explores how Daniel and his friends stood firm in their faith despite powerful pressures to bow to idols. In Daniel 3, they refuse to worship Nebuchadnezzar’s golden image—demonstrating their conviction—even at the risk of a fiery furnace. Later, in Daniel 6, Daniel’s loyalty to God leads him into the lions’ den when he refuses to compromise his prayer life under King D...

In this sermon, Pastor Joel explores Daniel’s courage in remaining faithful to God while living in a foreign pagan culture. When pressured by authorities to compromise his beliefs, Daniel stayed true to his convictions, showing that godly disobedience may be necessary when laws oppose Jesus’ teachings. Like Daniel, we’re called to navigate a world often at odds with our faith, drawing our own line...

Politics & Policies What biblical values inform our political views as transformed followers of Jesus? In this sermon, Pastor Joel outlines a biblical foundation for 8 key policies that help us understand how to think God’s thoughts on life’s issues. From family and life to sexuality and immigration, we are called to vote for candidates who are biblically aligned—regardless of personality or p...

What should our posture be towards politics as transformed followers of Christ? In this message, Pastor Joel explores the connection between faith and politics, focusing on Romans 13:1-8. Drawing from Scripture, Joel explains that Jesus is the only solution to the problems of the world, and the biblical truth is to outweigh our personal preferences. Throughout the sermon, Joel outlines the biblica...

The Glory of Jesus | Colossians 1:15-23 The only way to find peace is to go to the cross. In this sermon from Colossians 1:15-23, Pastor Luke Bilberry dives deep into the supremacy and sufficiency of Christ. Discover how Jesus, the image of the invisible God, is not only our Creator and Sustainer but also the One who reconciles us to God through His sacrifice on the cross. How will you respond to...

So often, we get caught up in things other than Jesus. We can be so distracted by finances, busyness, even our kids—that we lose the significance of the gospel message. In this message, Pastor Joel outlines several key ways we can overcome these distractions to live for Jesus. What are you getting wrapped up in other than Jesus? What do you need to surrender to God? One Way | Joel Wayne | Chapel P...

The Characteristics of Disciples | Luke 5:1-11 In this message on Luke 5:1-11, Pastor Joel explores how Peter surrendered his boat—and later his entire life—showing that true discipleship requires surrendering everything to Jesus. As believers, we are called to surrender self, learn more about Him, obey when we don't agree, worship, and make disciples—even when we aren't fully trained. How will yo...

Core Biblical Truths | John 14:6 As followers of Jesus, we need to be challenged to not only claim faith but to live by the transformative power of the gospel. In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks the core biblical truths that define a genuine Christian life and encourages believers to find clarity and strength in God's Word.  Core Biblical Truths - God - Trinity - Jesus - The Bible - Sin - The Go...

What is the church? The church is the body of Christ, a group of people committed to proclaiming that Jesus is Lord. In this sermon, Pastor Joel explores a brief history of the church, why the church is struggling today, and outlines four primary areas Chapel Pointe is seeking to advance the Kingdom. Through the local church, spiritual leadership initiatives, family of churches, and kingdom expans...

In Matthew 28, Jesus commands His followers to "go and make disciples of all nations". In this service, Pastor Luke Bilberry hosts stories and conversations with transformed followers of Jesus about their experience engaging in short-term missions. How will you respond to God's leading in your life? Next Steps 1. Pray that God would reveal to you how He is calling you to live on mission. 2. What i...

Money is something everyone handles, but it can easily become a source of temptation and control in our lives. In this sermon, Pastor Luke explores the biblical truth that while money itself is not evil, the love of money can lead to destruction and broken relationships. Learn how to master money instead of letting it master you by aligning your finances with God's wisdom. Discover how to steward...

Owning Our Missionary Responsibility | 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 In this sermon, Pastor Tim Owens emphasizes the responsibility of every transformed follower of Christ to act as His ambassador, carrying the message of reconciliation to the world. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, we see that our new life in Christ comes with the divine call to participate in God’s mission. Pastor Tim explores how Go...

Proverbs 10:4-5 | The Beauty of Work In this sermon, Pastor Joel challenges common misconceptions about work, highlighting the difference between being busy and truly working hard. His message emphasizes that work is not just for personal satisfaction but is a means to develop character and serve God. By examining biblical principles, Pastor Joel encourages diligence, skillfulness, and attentivene...

Proverbs 27: 6, 9-10 | Biblical Friendship According to Discovery ABA Therapy, over 60% of adults in the United States report feeling lonely. Many of us today feel the effects of a lack of true, lasting, and intimate friendships. Proverbs emphasizes the importance of friendship in shaping a healthy life and urges us to choose friends wisely. In this engaging sermon, Pastor Joel outlines the signif...

Proverbs 3:1-8 | Trusting God Building trust in God is like a muscle we work–we regularly build that muscle and over time we see our spirit changed. Instead of focusing on the temporary, we start to focus on the eternal. As Hebrews 13: 8-9 tells us, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. So do not be attracted by strange, new ideas. Your strength comes from God’s grace, not from...

Proverbs 30:33 | Understanding and Managing Anger Anger is not inherently sinful — it can be a righteous response to injustice, reflecting God's reaction to sin. However, human anger often leads to sin due to our flawed nature. James 1:19-21 encourages believers to be slow to anger, and Ephesians 4:26-27 advises not to let anger linger, warning against giving the devil an opportunity to exploit ou...