Grimké Chapel

What keeps a pastor standing when the culture shifts, the critics circle, and the easy thing is to drift? Preaching from Colossians 1:15–23, Dr. Doug Logan Jr. only has one answer: a Christ too big to bend. He lifts your eyes to the preeminent, all-sustaining Son—God in the flesh who reconciles enemies into sons—then warns that little compromises, not dramatic ones, are what hollow out a church. I...

Easter is the one Sunday a year when people who never darken a church door might walk through yours—so what will you tell them? Preaching from Matthew 28, Bryan Laughlin strips Easter down to its single, unavoidable claim: a man named Jesus walked out of his own grave, and no one gets to stay neutral about it. He walks through the three ways people meet the empty tomb—fear, denial, and worship—and...

AI can write your sermon, find your verse, and answer a counseling question in seconds, but should we let it? Preaching from Genesis 4, Dr. Ponder hands pastors a framework for living faithfully in a world where, as in the days of Cain, the unbelievers keep inventing first. He presses the uncomfortable truth that no technology is ever neutral, because every tool you adopt is quietly reshaping you...

In his charge to Grimké's graduating class, John Piper preaches from 1 Peter 4:10–11 to settle one conviction deep in every pastor and Christian before they go: the ministry you are called to is supernatural, and everything that actually matters in it is humanly impossible. Piper presses the uncomfortable truth that you can build a big, busy church entirely without God—and that none of it will cou...

More and more of the people in your pews are quietly asking the same question: where can I go to be healed? In this chapel message, Bryan Laughlin preaches from Psalm 139 to confront the answer our culture keeps giving — modern therapy — and to show why a system built on the assumption that we can heal ourselves can never reach the place we’re actually broken. Tracing the secular foundations laid...

How does a pastor sit with someone who has suffered horrific evil and speak comfort that does not ring hollow? Joe Holland preached from Psalm 10 on the tension every minister will eventually feel: real, named wickedness in the world, and yet a sovereign, good God on the throne. Tracing the three lies the wicked tell about God against the counter-truths God speaks back in his Word, Holland brings...

Matt Cohen preached from Luke 5:1–11 — the miraculous catch of fish — calling pastors and pastors-in-training to a lifetime of faithful, bold, joyful, optimistic ministry. Drawing Peter forward as a model, Cohen showed that this is no story about fish but a sign: Jesus is sovereign over the catch, and he loves to save sinners through ordinary servants who never grow bored holding out the gospel. T...

Dr. Mark Becton preached from Psalm 123, calling students to lift their eyes above the distractions that quietly overwhelm them — fears, worthless masters, hopelessness, and the belittling voices both around and within. Becton reminded graduates and students alike that the same God who delivered his people then is the good Master they serve now. Once you have looked to the Lord and worshiped him,...

Dr. Doug Ponder preached from 1 Peter 5:1–4 on the pastor's calling, the threats that endanger it, and the power to see it through to the end. What quietly pulls a pastor off course — and what keeps him standing when ministry feels long and unglorious? In this chapel message, Ponder calls pastors and pastors-in-training to keep their eyes on the prize and hold on, trusting that their labor in the...

At our spring intensive, Dr. David Schrock preached from Luke 5:1–11 — the account of Peter's miraculous catch of fish — tracing how that story fulfills the promise of Jeremiah 16:16 to send fishers of men. Schrock called students to understand that for those in pastoral ministry, work and worship are inseparable. He warned them that while weariness in ministry is expected, weariness of ministry i...

At Grimké Seminary's Spring 2026 graduation chapel, President Doug Logan, Jr. preached from 1 Samuel 12:24 — "Above all, fear the Lord and worship him faithfully with your whole heart" — calling graduates to a lifetime of wholehearted faithfulness to God as king, reminding them that while man is the antithesis of faithfulness, God is inherently and endlessly faithful, and charging them to build th...

At our spring intensive, Professor Bryan Laughlin preached from Matthew 16:13-20 on Peter's confession of Jesus as the Messiah, declaring that Christ is building His church and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it, encouraging us to have full confidence in Christ and giving seven powerful assurances for planting, building, and revitalizing churches for His glory. SKIP AHEAD. (00:00) Intr...

At our spring intensive, Professor Joe Holland preached from Psalm 9 on God's righteous judgment against wicked nations, affirming that the Lord still actively judges kings and rulers, bringing them to account while upholding justice and vindicating the oppressed for His glory. MORE FROM GRIMKÉ. ✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Church https://grimkeseminary.org...

Dr. Mark Becton preached from Acts 13 on the joy and privilege of God's clear, unvarnished call to follow and serve Christ, emphasizing that the true beauty of the call is not merely the tasks but that God Himself calls us to do it with Him, stretching and strengthening us while conforming us to become more like Jesus. MORE FROM GRIMKÉ. ✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and...

Dr. Doug Logan, Jr. preached from Psalm 121 on the assurance that the Lord will keep us because he is sovereign Creator of heaven and earth who never slumbers but faithfully preserves His people through every trial and despair. MORE FROM GRIMKÉ. ✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Church https://grimkeseminary.org ✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for...

At our Grimké Seminary chapel service, Dr. Toussaint C. Adams preached on the Father's compassionate provision in response to our prayers, drawing from the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:11, "Give us this day our daily bread") to encourage believers to boldly bring all needs—especially in ministry and life—to our compassionate, consistent, and competent heavenly Father who delights in supplying them.  M...

Dr. Doug Ponder preached a timely message on the growing ideological and political gender gap between men and women—particularly the increasing liberalization of women compared to men—and how faithful men must combat these trends through biblical conviction and courageous action at home and in the pulpit. MORE FROM GRIMKÉ. ✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Churc...

In this sermon, our President, Dr. Doug Logan, Jr., encourages us to stand firmly on Christ throughout every trial from Daniel 3.   MORE FROM GRIMKÉ. ✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Church https://grimkeseminary.org ✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for Every Christian https://grimkecollege.org ✦ Grimké Europe — For the Church in Europe, Hosted in...

As more and more Christians wince at the doctrine of Hell, pastors need to understand that the Bible teaches its very real truth and severity. In this recent chapel message, Dr. Doug Ponder preached the good news of Jesus’s love in the face of lies such as annihilationism and other common errors.  MORE FROM GRIMKÉ. ✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Church https:...

Listen to first panel talk from the Further Thoughts For Young Men conference at Grimké Europe in Liverpool, U.K. MORE FROM GRIMKÉ. ✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Church https://grimkeseminary.org ✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for Every Christian https://grimkecollege.org ✦ Grimké Europe — For the Church in Europe, Hosted in Liverpool, UK http...

Listen to Dean Robinson's talk from the Further Thoughts For Young Men conference at Grimké Europe in Liverpool, U.K. MORE FROM GRIMKÉ. ✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Church https://grimkeseminary.org ✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for Every Christian https://grimkecollege.org ✦ Grimké Europe — For the Church in Europe, Hosted in Liverpool, UK...

Listen to Dr. Newell’s talk from the Further Thoughts For Young Men conference at Grimké Europe in Liverpool, U.K. MORE FROM GRIMKÉ. ✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Church https://grimkeseminary.org ✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for Every Christian https://grimkecollege.org ✦ Grimké Europe — For the Church in Europe, Hosted in Liverpool, UK htt...

Listen to Dr. Evan's talk from the Further Thoughts For Young Men conference at Grimké Europe in Liverpool, U.K. MORE FROM GRIMKÉ. ✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Church https://grimkeseminary.org ✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for Every Christian https://grimkecollege.org ✦ Grimké Europe — For the Church in Europe, Hosted in Liverpool, UK https...

Listen to Mez McConnell's talk from the Further Thoughts For Young Men conference at Grimké Europe in Liverpool, U.K. MORE FROM GRIMKÉ. ✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Church https://grimkeseminary.org ✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for Every Christian https://grimkecollege.org ✦ Grimké Europe — For the Church in Europe, Hosted in Liverpool, UK...

Listen to Dr. Ponder's talk from the Further Thoughts For Young Men conference at Grimké Europe in Liverpool, U.K. MORE FROM GRIMKÉ. ✦ Grimké Seminary — Training Pastors and Planters in, by, and for the Church https://grimkeseminary.org ✦ Grimké College — Practical Biblical Studies for Every Christian https://grimkecollege.org ✦ Grimké Europe — For the Church in Europe, Hosted in Liverpool, UK htt...