FBC Chula Sermons

This powerful exploration of Acts 16 challenges us to reconsider what it means to have faith that truly thrives in difficulty. We encounter Paul and Silas in perhaps their darkest hour - beaten, bloodied, imprisoned, feet locked in stocks - yet their response defies all human logic. Instead of a pity party, they held a worship service. Instead of demanding their rights, they sang hymns to God at m...

In this powerful exploration of spiritual warfare, we journey into Ephesians 6:16 to discover what it truly means to take up the shield of faith. The message challenges us to examine whether our faith is merely intellectual agreement or a living, breathing trust in Christ that sustains us through life's fiercest battles. We learn that faith is not blind optimism but a confident assurance rooted in...

In this powerful exploration of 2 Timothy 1:1-9, we discover what authentic discipleship looks like through Paul's final words to Timothy. Written from a prison cell while awaiting execution, these verses carry extraordinary weight as potentially Paul's last written message. We learn that discipleship begins with understanding we belong to a spiritual family that extends beyond bloodlines and acro...

In this powerful exploration of spiritual warfare from Ephesians 6, we discover that the gospel shoes of peace are not just defensive equipment but preparation for advancing God's kingdom. The message reveals a profound truth: we cannot effectively stand against spiritual darkness while living in fear and anxiety. Instead, we're called to embrace the peace that comes from being reconciled to God t...

This powerful message confronts us with an uncomfortable but necessary truth: we cannot simultaneously embrace Christ and willingly live in sin. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, we're presented with a sobering list of lifestyle sins—sexual immorality, idolatry, adultery, homosexuality, theft, greed, drunkenness, verbal abuse, and swindling—that are fundamentally incompatible with following Jesus...

In this powerful exploration of spiritual warfare, we dive deep into what it means to wear the breastplate of righteousness as described in Ephesians 6. The central truth we encounter is both liberating and challenging: we are living on a spiritual battlefield where our enemy seeks to defeat us through two devastating lies. The first lie whispers that we are still condemned, that Christ's work was...

In a world drowning in deception, deep fakes, and distorted realities, we desperately need an anchor of truth. This powerful exploration of Ephesians 6:14 reminds us that truth is not just something we acknowledge intellectually, but a belt we must fasten around our lives daily. The imagery is striking: just as a Roman soldier could not fight effectively without his belt securing his tunic, we can...

This powerful message pulls back the curtain on spiritual warfare, revealing that our daily struggles as believers aren't just against visible challenges but against unseen spiritual forces working to keep us from living fully for Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 6:10-13, we're reminded that the Christian life is fundamentally a fight—not a fight to earn salvation, but a fight to live faithfully in...

We find ourselves standing at the threshold of understanding spiritual warfare in a way that moves beyond Hollywood imagery and cultural misconceptions. Drawing from Ephesians 6:10-13, we're invited to see that the battles we face aren't about mystical incantations or territorial spirits, but about something far more practical and profound: the collision between two kingdoms. The armor of God isn'...

This powerful message from Ephesians 1:15-23 reminds us of the extraordinary spiritual resources available to every believer. We often underestimate what God has placed within us—the same Holy Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead now dwells in our mortal bodies. Think about that for a moment: the power that conquered death itself lives inside us. Yet how often do we live as though we're powerless...

This powerful message from 1 Peter 5:6-11 confronts us with a profound truth: our greatest strength comes not from self-confidence, but from humble dependence on God. We're challenged to examine where we're placing our trust when facing life's difficulties. Are we trying to 'pull ourselves up by our bootstraps,' or are we casting our anxieties on the One who truly cares for us? The sermon unpacks...

1 Peter 4:12-16 tells us that as Christians, we shouldn’t be caught off guard when they face opposition—it’s a normal part of following Christ. Instead of seeing persecution only as suffering, we should recognize it as a spiritual blessing that draws them closer to Christ and allows us to share in His experiences. Finally, rather than feeling ashamed, Christians are called to respond with confiden...

This powerful message takes us deep into 1 Samuel chapter 8, where we witness a pivotal moment in Israel's history—the demand for a king. The Israelites had grown weary of their pattern of spiritual highs and lows, tired of judges whose sons failed to follow God's ways. Sound familiar? How often do we look around at the world's solutions and think, 'Why can't I have what they have?' The elders did...

This powerful Easter message takes us deep into the heart of John 3:16, a verse many of us know by heart but perhaps haven't fully explored. We discover four transformative truths: God loves perfectly, gave sacrificially, redeems graciously, and saves completely. The message confronts us with the beautiful tension of God's character—He loves us completely while hating our sin entirely. We learn th...

This Good Friday reflection takes us deep into the heart of what makes this day both heavy and hopeful. We're reminded that Christ's death on the cross wasn't just a historical event—it was a cosmic transaction that fundamentally changed our relationship with God. Drawing from Romans 8:1-4, we discover three transformative realities for those united with Christ: we are forgiven, acquitted, and del...

Palm Sunday marks a pivotal moment in the Christian story when Jesus made His intentional entry into Jerusalem, no longer hiding His identity but openly proclaiming who He truly is. Drawing from John 12:12-19, we explore three profound dimensions of Christ's triumphal entry. First, Jesus entered as the King of the Kingdom of God, with crowds crying 'Hosanna' and laying palm branches before Him in...

What would we do differently if we knew today was our last day on earth? This powerful message from 1 Peter 4:7-11 challenges us to live with eternal intentionality rather than drifting through life as if we have forever. The apostle Peter reminds us that the end of all things is at hand—not meaning obliteration, but the glorious return of Christ to remake all things and fully redeem His people. T...

This powerful message from 1 Peter 4:1-6 challenges us to embrace a radically different way of living—one that mirrors Christ's own attitude toward suffering. We're reminded that when Christ suffered for us, He didn't do so reluctantly or halfway; He gave everything. Now, as His followers, we're called to arm ourselves with that same mindset. This isn't about seeking out pain, but about being will...

What does it truly mean to find hope when we're bone-tired from living faithfully in a broken world? This powerful exploration of 1 Peter 3:18-22 takes us to the very heart of the gospel, reminding us that Christ's once-for-all sacrifice wasn't just a historical event—it's our anchor in every storm. We discover three profound truths that sustain us through suffering: Christ's victorious sacrifice...

1 Peter 3:13–17 highlights a central truth: suffering isn’t meaningless in God’s hands. Rather than offering easy answers, Peter calls believers to trust God’s providence, knowing He uses hardship for growth and His glory. Like Joseph, who declared, “You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good,” and Job, who blessed the Lord in loss, we’re invited to adopt an eternal perspective. Our resp...

The “good life,” according to 1 Peter 3:10–12 and Psalm 34, isn’t about comfort, wealth, or popularity. It’s about living rightly before God. To “love life and see good days” means: Guarding your tongue Turning from evil Doing good Seeking peace Trusting God’s will over your own The world says blessing is getting everything you want. Scripture says blessing is wanting God above everything else. Th...

1 Peter 3:8–12 calls believers to five core virtues: unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, tender hearts, and humble minds. These qualities create the relational foundation of a healthy church. Unity does not mean uniformity. Through “theological triage,” we learn to defend essential doctrines firmly while showing grace in secondary and non-essential matters. Many church divisions arise not fro...

Biblical marriage is a Christ-centered partnership of mutual service. Wives: respectful, voluntary submission as an expression of faith. Husbands: sacrificial leadership—loving, honoring, and caring for their wives as equal co-heirs of grace. The goal is not hierarchy but two becoming one, reflecting Christ’s love through humility, honor, and daily surrender to Him

True suffering for Christ isn’t dramatic self-denial—it’s faithful obedience when it costs us. 1 Peter 2:18–25 shows that godly suffering happens when we suffer innocently, trust God’s justice instead of seeking revenge, and submit to God’s will, knowing He uses suffering for redemptive purposes. Most Christians throughout history have known costly faith, not comfortable faith. That reality confro...

In today’s world we are often faced with opposing views from those around us. In 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 Paul explains to us how we are supposed to battle with the Truth of God’s Word in a lost world. Answering many questions including, What is Truth, What is a Lie, Who the actual enemy is, and how we are to convey truth to the people God has placed around us.