Chapel in the Pines Sermon Podcast

Date: June 21, 2026 Text: Matthew 9:35-10:8 Jesus didn't just invite people to come to him — he went to them, and he sends us to do the same. In this message, we explore what it means to go beyond the walls of our church and the comfort of our Christian community, motivated by the same compassion and urgency that drove Jesus, equipped with his authority and presence, and sent to proclaim and d...

Date: June 14, 2026 Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Most of us want our lives to be well-lived — but what does that actually look like, and how do we get there? In this message from the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, we discover that making the most of what God has given us means using our time, money, abilities, and gifts to do his work — and that the day is coming when Jesus himself will evaluate...

Date: June 7, 2026 There's a reason we don't just worship on our own — gathering together positions us to encounter God's presence in ways we simply can't access alone. In this message, we explore four dimensions of God's presence that corporate worship opens us up to — his truth, his love, his power, and his glory — and what it looks like to show up for that encounter regularl...

Date: May 31, 2026 What does it actually mean to follow Jesus — and is the way you think about that helping you flourish spiritually or holding you back? In this message, we explore three different frameworks for understanding the Christian life and discover that centering our lives on Jesus, rather than on rules or personal preference, is the key to the spiritual flourishing God wants for each of...

Date: May 24, 2026 We've been entrusted with the greatest message ever: the good news of salvation through Jesus. This week, we are reminded of that good news and how to share it with others.

Date: May 17, 2026 God never designed us to grow spiritually on our own — and in this message, we explore three opportunities for growth that only happen, or happen best, in close community with other believers. From loving one another through the 'one another' commands, to protecting each other from sin and the Enemy, to discovering and developing our spiritual gifts, we unpack why being...

Date: May 10, 2026 We make space in our lives for what's important to us - but how intentional are we about making space for God? In this message, we explore what it means to position ourselves to receive what God is already eager to do in us, and what that can look like practically in the rhythms of our daily lives - and for us as a church.

Date: May 3, 2026 What is Chapel in the Pines really about, and where are we headed together? In this kickoff message for our 'Aligned' series, we unpack our church's purpose — helping more people become more like Jesus — and introduce the three priorities that will guide us there: abiding in his presence, anchoring in his family, and advancing his mission.

Date: April 26, 2026 Speaker: Dan David On this Missions Sunday, our guest speaker shared how God's heart has always been for all peoples of the earth to know him. He also shared some ministry updates from his work facilitating prayer in and for the Muslim world.

Date: April 19, 2026 Have you ever failed so hard in your relationship with God that you wondered if you could ever get back on track? In this message, we follow Peter's journey from his devastating three-fold denial of Jesus to his gracious restoration, and discover that getting back on track comes down to one question Jesus is still asking today: "Do you love me?"

Date: April 12, 2026 Text: John 20:19-29 We are sent like Jesus, by Jesus, to bring peace to troubled people and a troubled world. As Jesus gives this commission to his followers on the first Easter evening, we see how to carry out this call in our lives, too.

Date: April 5, 2026 Text: John 20:1-18 What do we do when we find ourselves in the darkness of grief, confusion, spiritual uncertainty, and discouragement? This week we looked at Mary Magdalene's example on the first Easter morning to get some help answering this question.

Date: March 29, 2026 Text: John 19:31-42 For many people today, their faith is a matter of picking and choosing what they are going to believe from all available options; kind of liking going through a buffet line. Yet Jesus presents belief in him as exclusive and total - not adding him to our existing belief system, but exchanging belief systems altogether. Why is this kind of belief in Jesus the...

Date: March 22, 2026 Text: John 19:17-30 When he died, Jesus knew that he had accomplished what he had been sent to do. We don't want our lives to merely end, but to know that, like Jesus, we finished well. What do we focus on now so that will be the case?

Date: March 15, 2026 Text: John 19:1-16 As Jesus's trial before Pilate continues, he shows that he understands and wields authority better than Pilate or the religious leaders. He's a better leader than any of them; in fact, he's a better leader than anyone else we'll ever find. We follow him because he's a better leader.

Our Annual Church Meeting was after church on March 8, 2026. We heard a financial report, elected new Elders and a new Trustee, reflected on 2025, and looked ahead to 2026.

Date: March 8, 2026 Text: John 18:25-40 What will we do with the truth of who Jesus is? We see some responses we don't want to imitate in how the religious leaders, Peter, and Pilate acted. But in the example of Jesus himself, we see a better way.

Date: March 1, 2026 Text: John 18:1-24 As we launch our new series "Worth Believing," we look at Jesus's arrest and his trial before Annas. In these encounters, Jesus shows that his Kingdom operates on values which are counter to the culture around us. As we become like Jesus, we want these values to be ones we live by, as well.

Date: February 22, 2026 Speaker: Jerad Moss Have you ever noticed how easy it is to segment your life? There’s work you, family you, private you, Church you. And sometimes those versions of us barely know each other. You can sing with passion on Sunday…and snap at your kids on Monday. You can lift your hands in worship…and cling tightly to control the rest of the week. We have become very good at...

Date: February 15, 2026 What do we do with suffering? How can it be something that pulls us closer to God rather than something that pushes us away from him? How do we approach suffering in a way that takes seriously the power of God to heal and do miracles, but doesn't deny the reality of suffering in our lives? These are some of the questions we tackled this week.

Date: February 8, 2026 When we keep in mind that fasting is a means to an end, and not an end it itself, it becomes a powerful took that helps us resist distractions and press into our relationship with God. In this week's sermon, we look at what fasting is, why we would do it, and how we are going after this together as we observe Lent this year.

Date: February 1, 2026 AI is everywhere. It's impressive, it's powerful - but what are we to make of it? What practical or theological issues should we be considering when we think about and use AI? In this week's sermon, we talk about what AI is, how it should be used, and how it shouldn't be used.

Date: January 25, 2026 Text: Numbers 28-29 Rhythms of spiritual habits work like anti-distractions - counter-programming to build us up right where distractions tear us down. This week, we reflect on some habits we can build into our lives on daily, weekly, monthly, and annual rhythms.

Date: January 18, 2026 Social media isn't inherently evil, and can actually have some benefits if used wisely. Yet it is a source of a lot of distractions for a lot of people. As followers of Jesus, how should we engage (or not engage) with social media so that it doesn't hinder our relationships with God and others?

Date: January 11, 2026 We launched the "Closer" series with a focus on silence. If we're going to combat the distractions that can detract from our relationships with God and others, it is vital that we rediscover the spiritual practice of silence - purposefully being quiet in God's presence.