Chapel Hill Bible Church - Sermons

What drives sincere praise? Psalm 8 shows how we were in need of redemption, how He accomplished our redemption and ends giving us a picture onto that day when we will see that redemption being consummated. It is this journey through the redemption story that prompts in those who belong to Him a life in awe and surrender for the glory of the majesty of His name.

Psalm 110 says that Christ’s people will offer themselves freely on the day of His power in worship and obedience. How can that promise become more real in our lives with Christ today? The key is to see, by faith, who God is in Jesus Christ. Christ is our better king, better priest, and better judge. As we apprehend Him by faith, we are empowered to offer ourselves joyfully, freely, and entirely i...

This week we turn to Psalm 3, wherein David seeks the Lord’s help as his enemies pursue him. We can join with the voice of the Psalmist in singing and praying for God’s judgement and righteousness to fill the earth, as we long for his peace and goodness, and labor to proclaim Christ to all who don’t know him. But how do sing and pray these seemingly difficult cursing Psalms? Psalm 3 gives us both...

What does it mean to trust in the Lord? What is true about the confident, content Christian, who delights securely in Christ? In Psalm 16 we are given words to sing, pray and aspire to as we grow in our trust. Those who trust in Christ alone, find joyful contentment and eternal satisfaction.

In Psalm 130 we’re given a song to cry out the Lord. Whether it is from a place of pain, suffering, chaos, shame or sorrow— the Lord receives our cry and bids us trust in him. May the Lord use Psalm 130 to teach us to bring our cares to him, knowing that he listens. And may we wait upon the Lord in trust and submission.

This Psalm is not about requests or complaints — it’s a Psalm that shouts praise! In a world full of burdens, David reminds us of six blessings in Psalm 103: Forgiveness. Healing. Redemption. Coronation. Satisfaction and Renewal. And yes — all of this is available to those who walk in obedience. But what if you're struggling? What if obedience feels hard? Come and discover how obedience is the pat...

What kind of life stands firm when everything else falls apart? Psalm 112 offers a powerful answer: the life that fears the Lord and delights in His Word. In a world chasing after temporary success, this psalm paints a picture of lasting impact—a life marked by integrity, generosity, and deep trust in God. It’s a life not only secure, but also a source of blessing to others. This week, as we open...

David opens this Thanksgiving Psalm by praising the Lord and encouraging others to join him. In 1st Samuel, we are told that David escaped from Gath and fled to the cave of Adullam, where this psalm may have been written. Out of this experience, David shared four instructions for his own followers, (1) bless the Lord, (2) seek the Lord, (3) fear the Lord and, (4) trust the Lord - relevant instruct...

As we seek to let the Word of Christ dwell richly in us this summer, we will “put on” the words of the Psalms, seek their influence on our worship and fill the Sanctuary with their words. Psalm 100 invites the people of God to look upon the glory of God and respond in joyful praise and reverent thankfulness.

After Saul's conversion, our text now turns to Peter as God uses him to heal a paralytic and to resurrect a dead woman. The gospel goes forth in power as a result of these miracles. Join us as we look into these two accounts, and set our hope on the healing and resurrection that is to come!

Saul's dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus reorients his entire life as he is transformed from a persecutor of the church to one of her apostles. His transformation is centered on the truth that Jesus is the Son of God. Join us as we consider its implications for Christians and non-Christians alike.

Saul the persecutor becomes a follower of Jesus by the sovereign mercy of God. Moreover, Saul the persecutor becomes a herald of the gospel he once sought to destroy. Saul's conversion and commission teach us vital lessons for life with Christ, including how we were saved and how Christ intends to use us for his purposes in the world.

At the beginning of Acts (1:8), Jesus tells the disciples that the kingdom is going to expand out from Jerusalem, to Judea, to Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 8 is the breaking of the border between Jew and Gentile, the Samaritan in-breaking. In this scene, we will see faithful and Spirit-filled Philip bring the gospel to the Samaritans. Many lives are changed, but we see a stark examp...

In Acts 6, 7 and 8, Stephen boldly proclaims the gospel and suffers in the footsteps of Christ. This week, we'll ask the question what is it to faithfully finish well? And, how can we boldly proclaim in the footsteps of the first martyr?

The resurrection is central to the gospel - Biblical, historical, and life-changing. That is the simple and universal altering truth we celebrate on Easter.

Jesus rode into Jerusalem to complete His mission as Savior. As He rode in, there was a lot of hype. Palm branches were part of an Old Testament and historical display that this rabbi was the Messianic servant of God. There was lots of Old Testament chanting and delight and even seeming worship. Ironically, that same week, a crowd, undoubtedly with many of the same people who were praising Jesus,...

The Church continues to grow in number which brings new challenges. As conflict arises between two cultures represented in the Church, Stephen, a Greek-speaking Jew, becomes a key figure. In this passage we see a whole church playing their various parts and a new realization of the Kingdom emerges, and the church grows further into God's intended form.

You and I probably won't get a true lickin' for being clear and conspicuous Christians. But, we may lose some serious honor: reputation, job opportunities, financial stability, titles, friends. That is hard. Nothing about that is easy. But, if it really is for Jesus, it is not just ok, it is an honor according to our text this week. What a disposition of the heart! To consider the suffering of dis...

Every follower of Christ has at least one spiritual gift. And, most of the time, we have multiple. The Spirit is very generous in the gifts that He gives. It's not just for pastors or "super Christians", it's for every follower of Jesus. In this conversation between Pastor Ryan and Silas Martinez, we introduce the CHBC family to what spiritual gifts are, why they matter, and how you can discover y...

A married couple does not tithe, and God strikes them dead! OK, not really. The last part is true, but why did God judge them so intensely? This scene is about generosity, but the sin in question is that of curated, purposeful, first-degree hypocrisy and deception. Having said that, the judgment here is not usual, but like examples God has made throughout history is carried out in order to make a...

The emphasis of our passage, Acts 4:1-31, is so clear that I will just go there right now - boldness. 4:13, 29, 31. Peter, John, and the other disciples are bold, even in the midst of persecution. In fact, now the cycle of faithfulness followed by rejection begins... just like Jesus. In fact, this is a mini- passion narrative -faithfulness, rejection, more faithfulness, resurrection, fruit. Boldne...

In Acts chapter 3, Peter and John boldly proclaim Christ through the healing of a man lame from birth. This man, unable to heal himself, finds that only through faith in Jesus is our deepest need revealed and satisfied. How are we as believers to understand this physical healing? What is our call to bold proclamation of Christ? In this chapter, we are confronted with the call to recognize Christ a...

The Kingdom is the telos (goal), but the cross is the means. It is through the cross King Jesus is crowned and that His people are welcomed into His kingdom. In this message, we will look at the centrality of the cross and our necessity to preach it to the lost.

Jesus spoke a great deal about the Kingdom of God. But what is it anyway? And what are the implications for us as citizens of that Kingdom? In your life groups and small groups this week, answer the following questions: 1. As a citizen in the Kingdom of God, how are you actively loving others in the kingdom? 2. As a citizen of the Kingdom of God, how are you actively plundering the kingdom of dark...

Acts 2:42-47 is a mountain top text in Acts. It is the first description of the church as church. It is a flow state church - filled with God's Spirit such that it has Fellowship, Learning, Outreach, and Worship (F.L.O.W.) But, the golden thread of this FLOW is the clear togetherness of this new family of God. It devoted itself not merely to ideas and methods, but to gathering at the place of God...