Chapel in the Hills

In Matthew 22:23–33, the Sadducees come to Jesus with a question designed to trap Him and undermine the doctrine of the resurrection. Since they denied the resurrection, they presented what they thought was an impossible scenario. But Jesus exposes the real problem: they did not understand the Scriptures or the power of God. With divine wisdom and authority, Jesus defends the truth of the resurrec...

In Matthew 22:15–22, the Pharisees and Herodians tried to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar. But Jesus answered with perfect wisdom: “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” In this sermon, Pay Caesar, Worship God, we consider what Jesus teaches about earthly authority, civic responsibility, and the far greater claim God has upon...

In Matthew 22:1–14, Jesus tells the parable of the wedding feast—a powerful picture of God’s gracious invitation, man’s sinful rejection, and the necessity of coming to the King on His terms. In this sermon, “Everything is Ready,” Pastor Todd Fletcher walks through Christ’s warning to those who refuse the invitation of the kingdom and the sobering truth that many are called, but few are chosen. Th...

How should Christians respond when the truth is opposed? In 2 Timothy 2:23–26, Paul gives Timothy clear instruction for handling controversy, correction, and conflict in the church. The servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, even when dealing with those who are difficult, deceived, or resistant to the truth. Instead, he must be kind, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, and correcting opp...

In 2 Timothy 2:20–26, Paul reminds Timothy that the servant of the Lord must be a vessel set apart for honorable use—cleansed, useful to the Master, and ready for every good work. In this sermon, “The Presentation of His Truth, Part 1,” Dr. Todd Fletcher considers how God’s people are called to pursue holiness, flee youthful passions, and speak the truth with gentleness, patience, and conviction....

In this sermon from Nahum 1:2-8, we are reminded of the character and nature of our God as an all consuming powerful yet slow to anger Judge. He enacts perfect judgement and creation and all the world responds to Him. In this message we look at God's Character and Actions and Your stance before Him. 1. His Character as Judge (v2-3) 2. His Actions as Judge (v3-5) 3. Your stance before Him as Judge...

In this sermon from Nahum 1:1-2, Pastor Chris Stevenson introduces us to the book of Nahum, and we take a look at the historical setting and draw implications for our walk with the Lord today from this minor prophet. Nahum is often overlooked, but it gives us a clear and sobering picture of who God truly is. Many today prefer a version of God that is only loving—but Nahum reveals a fuller, more ac...

In this sermon from Matthew 21:33–46, Pastor Todd Fletcher unpacks Jesus’ parable of the wicked tenants and the powerful truth of “The Rejected Cornerstone.” As Christ confronts the religious leaders of Israel, this passage reveals humanity’s rejection of God’s Son, the certainty of divine judgment, and the triumph of Christ as the cornerstone of God’s kingdom. This message calls us to examine whe...

In this sermon from Matthew 21:23–32, we examine Jesus’ confrontation with the religious leaders and His powerful parable of the two sons. Christ exposes the danger of outward religion without true repentance and reminds us that genuine faith is demonstrated through humble obedience to God. This passage challenges us to consider an important question: Are we merely professing faith with our lips,...

A Fruitless Faith | Matthew 21:18–22 | The Gospel According to Matthew What does a withered fig tree have to do with your faith? More than you might think. In this passage, Jesus curses a fig tree that bears leaves but no fruit — and it withers from the roots. It's a striking, even jarring act. But it isn't arbitrary. It's a living parable aimed at the heart of Israel's religion, and at the heart...

In Matthew 21:12–17, Jesus enters the temple and exposes the corruption, distraction, and spiritual blindness that had polluted Israel’s worship. In this sermon, “A Purified Worship,” Todd Fletcher shows how Christ purifies worship by confronting empty religion, restoring God-centered praise, and calling His people back to worship that is ordered by God’s Word. True worship is not shaped by prefer...

In this sermon on Matthew 21:1–11, Todd Fletcher walks through Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and shows how this moment reveals Him as the promised King, the humble King, and the worthy King. As the crowds cried, “Hosanna,” they welcomed Jesus with great expectation—but many still misunderstood the kind of King He came to be. This message highlights the glory of Christ’s kingship, the fulfi...

In this message from Matthew 20:29–34, we see the powerful grace of Christ on display as Jesus opens blind eyes and shows mercy to those who cry out to Him in faith. This passage reminds us that our greatest need is not merely physical help, but spiritual sight. Left to ourselves, we are blind to the glory of Christ, but in His mercy, Jesus stops, calls, and opens the eyes of sinners. This sermon...

What does the Passover have to do with Easter/Resurrection Sunday? The answer is that Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday are the fulfillment of what the Passover foreshadowed: The Lamb of God who came to take away the sins of the world. Because guilty sinners cannot escape God's judgment on their own, God provides a saving substitute in the blood of the Lamb.

We must follow Christ's example of sacrificial service to others to be great in His kingdom. We are not called to self-ambition or self-exaltation, but rather to others-centered service as we fix our eyes upon Christ.

We must not be prideful in our service to Christ, but remember that grace is the great equalizer, and be thankful for God's generosity that He gives to all who believe in His Son.

In order to be saved, one must recognize their dire need for salvation and be willing to give up everything to receive it.

Genuine Christians can rest in the truth and know that we belong to God. He answers prayer, and Christ His Son is the true and only source of eternal life.

To come to Jesus and be saved, one must die to self, casting down every idol, and embrace the Lordship of Jesus Christ by following His way.

We must obey Jesus' command to welcome children into our fellowship because they belong to the kingdom of heaven, and we must never ignore or forbid them from being a part of the church family.

We must believe in the testimony that God has given to us about His Son, and we can be certain that Jesus is God’s Son because God has provided witnesses that testify to eternal life in His Son.

We must protect the sanctity of marriage by carefully following God's Word on the proper guidelines for divorce, always pursuing His heart of restoration.

Jesus calls His sheep to always forgive our sins against one another, because our Heavenly Father has forgiven our eternal debt of sin that was against Him.

We must follow Jesus' instructions on how to bring back the wandering sheep through the means of church discipline, which should always have the goal of restoring the wandering sheep back into the fold.

Do not despise the little ones who belong to God, who has given charge to His angels over them, but care for and pursue the little ones when they wander from the church body.