Chapel Pointe Sermons

The Life of Peter: Calling and Faith (Part 1) Disciples embrace the adventure of following Jesus. In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks the early stages of Peter as a disciple and focuses on his calling and faith. We discover that God chose Peter despite his failures and are challenged to evaluate how we respond to the storms of life. For more sermons from Chapel Pointe, visit chapel-pointe.org/ser...

In this message, Pastor Luke teaches from John 1:35–51, where Jesus calls His first disciples with the simple invitation, “Come and see.” A disciple is more than just a believer. A disciple is a learner and follower who abides with Jesus, shares His truth, serves others, gives generously, and multiplies followers of Christ. Our lives aren’t measured by accomplishments or status, but by the way our...

In this conversation on Mark 13, Pastor Joel and Pastor Luke unpack what Jesus teaches about the end times. Rather than focusing on fear, speculation, or trying to predict dates, they point us back to the central truth: Trust Jesus—He’s in control, you don’t have to be. Together, they explore how the end times are not just about the end of brokenness, but the beginning of eternal hope, renewal, an...

What does it mean to be a disciple? In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks the biblical responsibilities of a transformed follower of Jesus and calls us to take the next step in our faith. We celebrate powerful stories of how God is moving at Chapel Pointe and are reminded that in a world chasing self, status, and comfort, true life is found in Jesus alone. To watch more sermons from Chapel Pointe,...

In this special teaching, Pastor Joel unpacks Mark 12:41-44, where Jesus contrasts the wealthy giving from abundance with a widow who gave all she had.  This passage exposes what our hearts are truly given to—God or something else. Our prayer is that God’s Word would reveal your heart posture, and you would be challenged to give your full devotion to Him, because He is worthy of everything. Worshi...

How to Trust Jesus When You Still Have Questions | Joel Wayne In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks lessons from Jesus in Mark 12:13–40, where the Pharisees, Sadducees, and scribes tried to trap Him with clever questions. From taxes to resurrection, from the greatest commandment to His true identity, Jesus revealed their hypocrisy and pointed to what really matters: loving God and loving others. Go...

In Mark 12:1–12, Jesus tells the parable of the tenants, a powerful story that confronts us with a life-changing question: Will we receive or reject Him? Pastor Joel unpacks this passage, showing how it points to Jesus as the Son sent by the Father. Discover the freedom, joy, and peace that come from receiving Christ as King. Take time today to examine your heart: Are you rejecting or receiving Je...

We live in a broken world marked by violence, anger, and spiritual darkness. Yet Jesus calls His followers to stand firm, bear true fruit, and live as bold witnesses of His transformative power. In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks recent cultural events and shares how our hope and courage are found not in comfort or politics, but in Christ alone—the cornerstone of our faith—who gives us eternal l...

Are you willing to surrender everything to follow Jesus? In this message Pastor Joel teaches on Mark 10: 32-52, when the sons of Zebedee ask Jesus to sit on His right and left, and when Jesus heals Bartimaeus. Jesus teaches that to become great is to become a servant, yet our pride often keeps us from being willing to become lowly. Are we only willing to surrender as long as God gives us what we w...

What is holding you back from a full encounter with God? In this message, Pastor Luke teaches on Mark 10:13-31, when Jesus is with the little children and then the rich young ruler. Jesus invites us to let go of every distraction and comfort that we cling to more than Him, and to freely receive His love. The Kingdom of God is not something we can earn or purchase; it's a gift we receive with child...

What does it mean to radically follow Jesus? In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks Jesus’ teachings in Mark 9:42-50 & Mark 10:1-12, where Jesus speaks about temptation and divorce. Following Jesus is a call to self-sacrifice, both in the way we respond to temptation and the way we serve within marriage. Jesus challenges us to cut out the ways in which we are tempted to lead ourselves and others...

The Greatness of Being Last | Joel Wayne What does it really mean to be great in God’s Kingdom? In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks Jesus’ teaching in Mark 9:30–41, where Jesus shows us that true greatness is found in being last of all and servant of all. Too often, we seek our own recognition, and this pride drives us to seek approval and control, but it ultimately destroys unity and blinds us t...

A Lesson On Faith | Joel Wayne Are you fully surrendering yourself to Jesus, including your unbelief? In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks Mark 9:14-29, when Jesus healed the boy with the unclean spirit. Pastor Joel challenges us to examine the depth of our faith and fully believe in God’s power. In what ways are you allowing unbelief to cloud your view of who God is? To watch more sermons from Ch...

The Glory of Jesus Revealed | Joel Wayne Have you been transformed, or are you living a masquerade? In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks Mark 9:1-13 and the transfiguration as Jesus reveals His true glory to Peter, James, and John. Pastor Joel challenges to determine whether we are truly living a bold, transformed life—or a merely a facade. The only right response to the glory of Jesus is worship...

The Identity of Jesus | Josh Fuller In this sermon, Josh Fuller unpacks Mark 8:22–38 and highlights a turning point in the Gospel of Mark where Jesus challenges His followers with the most important question: Who do you say that I am? We learn that discipleship has a cost and Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves, take up their cross, and embrace a life of surrender. Ultimately, this sermon...

Are You Formed by the World or the Word of God? | Luke Bilberry What is shaping the way you see the world? Whether we realize it or not, we are all being discipled—by culture, relationships, social media, and even our own desires. The question is: who or what is discipling you? In this message, Pastor Luke Bilberry unpacks Mark 8:11–21, where we see Jesus challenging both the Pharisees and His dis...

The Compassionate Savior: Finding True Satisfaction in Jesus | Joel Wayne In this sermon from Mark 8:1–10, Pastor Joel unpacks the miracle of the feeding of 4,000. He shows us the heart of Jesus—a King whose compassion knows no boundaries. Jesus doesn’t just acknowledge the needs of the crowd, He was moved to action, involving His disciples to multiply what little they had. This miracle reminds us...

In this sermon, Pastor Jim invites us to engage Jesus through the eyes of humility. In Mark 7:24 –30 a Gentile mother approaches Jesus with nothing to offer but humility and belief—and He meets her with compassion and power. When she returned home to find her daughter freed from demon possession, she stood in astonishment of what only Jesus can do. This kind of faith isn’t fake or self-assured—it’...

In this sermon, Pastor Joel unpacks Mark 7:14-23 and confronts us with the source of sin and brokenness—not external behaviors, but the condition of your heart. Jesus teaches that what defiles us is not what comes from outside, but what comes from within: evil thoughts, pride, sexual immorality, and more. While culture often focuses on outward appearances, God sees and judges the heart. Our only h...

In this sermon, Pastor Joel unpacks Mark 7:1-13 and challenges us to examine whether our faith is based on traditions or on the truth of God’s Word. We discover that Jesus confronts the religious leaders for valuing their religious traditions over genuine obedience to God. Traditions are often more comfortable than faith, but true worship flows from a surrendered heart, not outward appearances mea...

From Fear to Faith: Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus | Joel Wayne Are you a person of faith or fear? In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks Mark 6:45-56 where you discover that Jesus has the power to calm the storms and fears of life. We learn the difference between faith and fear as we are called to fix our eyes on Him and learn that walking through hard times can serve to stretch and grow our faith. Ultim...

Being Used by God: The Power of Godly Interruptions | Joel Wayne In this message, Pastor Joel challenges you to embrace godly interruptions and trust that you already have what you need to be used by God. Through unpacking Mark 6:30-44 and the miraculous provision of Jesus feeding the 5,000, we are challenged to stop waiting for someone else to do what God has called us to do. To watch more sermon...

Pastor Joel unpacks the death of John the Baptist in Mark 6:14-29 and how Herod, driven by pride, guilt, and fear, silenced a righteous voice to protect his reputation. This message confronts our own sin, guilt, and pride—asking what might be keeping us from seeing Jesus clearly. To watch more sermons from Chapel Pointe, visit chapel-pointe.org/sermons . Worship with Us Hudsonville & Online |...

Will Jesus marvel at your faith or your unbelief? In this message, Pastor Joel unpacks Mark 6:1-13 and explores how both faith (Mark 5) and unbelief (Mark 6) can impact how we see the work of God in our lives. Just as Jesus sent out the 12 disciples, we are also challenged to go and show the world our faith. Ultimately, Jesus called ordinary people to have extradorinary faith. To watch more sermon...

Do you believe Jesus can do the impossible? In this sermon, Josh Fuller, one of our elders, unpacks Mark 5:35-43, where we discover the power of Jesus to raise the dead. Jesus willingly steps into our mess and calls us—just like Jairus—to bigger faith. Through the healing of Jairus’ daughter, we are challenged to trust Jesus not just for what He can do, but for who He is in the waiting. To watch m...