Curtis Corner Baptist Church

This powerful message by Pastor Paul Chapman takes us on a journey through American history to reveal how God's providence has shaped our nation from its very beginning. Drawing from Psalm 33:12, which declares that blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, we're reminded that America was planted not primarily for gold or empire, but for the glory of God and the advancement of the Christian fai...

This thought-provoking message by Pastor Paul Chapman challenges us to examine the spiritual gifts sitting dormant in our lives—like unopened presents gathering dust in a closet. Drawing from 1 Peter 4:7-10, we're reminded that in dark times when persecution surrounded early Christians, God didn't just tell them to survive—He called them to serve one another with supernatural abilities. The passag...

Pastor Paul Chapman explores Psalm 23:5 revealing a profound truth that challenges how we experience God's blessings: we don't have to wait until our troubles are over to enjoy what God has prepared for us in the sermon titled A Table in the Wilderness. The imagery of a shepherd leading sheep through dangerous valleys to elevated grazing lands becomes a powerful metaphor for our spiritual journey....

Pastor Paul Chapman provides a powerful message that takes us deep into Proverbs 18:21, revealing a truth that could transform our entire lives: our words are seeds, and we're eating the harvest they produce. Just as no farmer is ever surprised by what grows in his field, we shouldn't be shocked when our words create the world we're living in. The sermon, Words Create Your World, draws a fascinati...

In this powerful exploration of Psalm 23:3, we discover that following God is not about finding the easiest path, but about trusting the Shepherd who knows the way. Pastor Paul Chapman challenges our modern tendency to want God's blessings without His leadership, reminding us that provision always comes from the Person, not our circumstances in the sermon titled Paths of Righteousness. We're confr...

Pastor Paul Chapman gives a powerful message from Proverbs 20:6-7 that challenges us to examine the true inheritance of integrity we're leaving behind. While most people proclaim their own goodness through carefully curated social media profiles and polished public images, the Scripture asks a piercing question: where are the truly faithful people? The answer lies in verse 7 — the just man who wal...

Psalm 23 is perhaps the most beloved passage in all of Scripture, yet how often do we rush past its profound depths? Pastor Paul Chapman's exploration invites us to move beyond the postcard-pretty images we've created and discover the raw, transformative truth behind these ancient words in this sermon titled Green Pastures and Still Waters. The shepherd David describes wasn't leading fluffy white...

Most people spend their lives quietly asking one question: "Will I have enough?" Psalm 23:1 answers that restless fear with stunning boldness. In this message, Pastor Paul Chapman walks verse-by-verse through the opening line of the most beloved Psalm in the Bible — "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." This isn't the careless optimism of a man who never suffered. David wrote these words as...

Ever walked away from a conversation knowing you were right — but feeling like you just lost? Proverbs 26:4-5 shows the better way. At first glance, Proverbs 26:4-5 looks like a contradiction. One verse says, "Answer not a fool according to his folly." The very next verse says, "Answer a fool according to his folly." Skeptics like Voltaire pointed to these verses for centuries as proof the Bible c...

Why did Jesus have to die — and what does it mean that He chose to? In this powerful Easter message from John 10:11–18, Pastor Paul Chapman walks through the sacrifice, the silence, and the supremacy of Jesus Christ — the Good Shepherd who willingly laid down His life, was buried, and rose again in triumph. From the garden of Gethsemane to the cross of Calvary, this sermon doesn't shy away from th...

Are some songs actually dangerous to your soul? Pastor Paul Chapman closes out the Sacred Music series with a powerful message from Ecclesiastes 7:5 — "It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools."In this message, Pastor Paul walks through five sobering truths about the Song of Fools: its shallow sound, its promotion of sin, the corrupt scenes it creates, t...

History has produced many kings. It has produced many shepherds. But it has produced very few who were both — men with power enough to protect and a heart deep enough to serve. In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Paul Chapman walks through Luke 19:28–44 — the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem — and draws out three life-changing truths about the nature of Christ: His provision, His prophetic...

In this message from Luke 2:41-49, Pastor Paul Chapman opens the only recorded glimpse of Christ's boyhood in all of Scripture and draws out a powerful, practical truth: you always find Jesus where you left Him. The account is deceptively simple. Every year, faithful Jewish families made the 70-mile pilgrimage from Nazareth to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. On the return journey, Mary an...

"No man is an island." From the moment we draw our first breath, we are born into a complex web of relationships — with God, with family, with brothers and sisters in Christ, with coworkers and neighbors. And yet, most of us have never been formally taught how to navigate those relationships well. In this powerful, practical message, Pastor Paul Chapman opens Matthew 18 and Matthew 5 to lay out 10...

Before Jesus fed the five thousand with bread, He gave them something even more necessary — the Word of God. Mark 6:34 records that when Jesus came out of the boat and saw the crowd, He was "moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd." And before the miracle, before the loaves were broken, He began to teach them many things. The greatest hunger in humanity...

The sermon unfolds the profound truth of Psalm 23:1—'The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want'—by exploring the multifaceted role of a shepherd as a biblical metaphor for Christ's intimate, active, and sacrificial care for His people. It emphasizes that the shepherd provides for the sheep's dependence, leads them through directionlessness, protects them from vulnerability, seeks them when they wa...

In Exodus 32, Israel held a worship service. It was loud. It was full of energy. It used God's name. And God called it corruption. In this message from Curtis Corner Baptist Church, Pastor Paul Chapman draws a striking parallel between Israel's golden calf worship and the modern church's embrace of contemporary Christian music. Just as Aaron wrapped idolatry in religious language — calling a pagan...

We live in an age of constant input—alerts, noise, scrolling, and stress. But tucked into the inspired songbook of Scripture is a tiny word that teaches a massive spiritual discipline: Selah. Selah is a holy pause—a moment where God effectively says, "Stop. Don't skim. Don't rush. Let this truth sink into your heart." Selah isn't meant to be spoken as a magical word; it's meant to be experienced a...

Why does the world need the Bible? In this Missions Month message from Psalm 119:89-104, Pastor Paul Chapman presents three compelling reasons the Word of God stands above every other book ever written. In this sermon, you'll learn: ⏱ The world is looking for something supernatural. 📖 God's Word is provably supernatural — its unity, endurance, scientific accuracy, and fulfilled prophecy prove its...

With an explosion of English Bible versions on the market, why does Curtis Corner Baptist Church stand on the King James Bible? In this evening message from Matthew 4:1-4, Pastor Paul Chapman gives five clear, biblical reasons this is more than a matter of preference — it's a matter of conviction. In this sermon you'll learn: 📖 How Satan's strategy has always been to question, alter, and deny God...

The timely sermon by Pastor Paul E Chapman centers on the necessity of building one's life on the unshakable foundation of Christ to endure life's inevitable storms, whether sudden or gradual, personal or universal. Drawing from Matthew 7:24–27, it contrasts the wise man who builds on rock—symbolizing faithful obedience to Christ—with the foolish man who builds on sand, representing a life lived a...

As we step into a brand new year, the most important question is not what we will do — but who will come first. In this powerful opening message of 2026, Pastor Paul Chapman challenges believers with one simple but life-changing truth: "But seek ye first the kingdom of God…" — Matthew 6:33 Many people begin the year with goals, resolutions, and good intentions — yet by February they are discourage...

When the Apostle Paul wrote to the Thessalonians, they were a young church enduring fierce persecution. Yet from prison and hardship, Paul urged them to "give thanks in every thing." How could a suffering believer possibly do that? In this powerful Thanksgiving message, Pastor Paul Chapman explains the secret of joyful gratitude in every circumstance. Discover how thankfulness transforms trials in...

The sermon by Pastor Paul E Chapman addresses the inevitability of death and offers a path to overcoming its sting through faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15, the message emphasizes that while death is a reality, it is ultimately defeated by Christ's resurrection, offering believers hope and assurance of eternal life. Pastor Chapman encourages listeners to confront death head-on,...

This sermon by Pastor Paul E Chapman addresses common objections to Christianity, emphasizing the importance of thorough biblical understanding to fortify faith and effectively engage with questions about faith. It clarifies that Christianity is unique, offering salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, not through human effort or belonging to a particular religion, and underscores the authority of...