Sunday Sermons and Devotions at Asbury Chapel

We’ve been welcomed into fellowship with God “that all may honor the Son”, bringing glory to God the Father. Let us honor Him by being there for His reasons and not for our own.

This week in our series, "Truly Alive!" we learned of the determined and ongoing faith of the Shunammite woman. She recognized God's prophet, fed him, prepared a place for him, and eventually went straight to him in her greatest hour of need. She knew she needed the Lord, in good times and bad. See 2 Kings 4.8-37 for more.

"Inexpressible and Glorious Joy", 1 Peter 1.8-9 (NIV)

We started our Lenten series, "Truly Alive!" this Sunday, looking at resurrections in the Scriptures. Today we covered 1 Kings 17.17-24, as Elijah raises a widow's son to life. We learned that the God who raises the dead is one who can be trusted with all things in life. God is a God who empowers us to be truly alive, understanding that such life comes from trusting in Him for all things. Listen i...

The glory of God has dawned on us and our darkness in order to reveal the great light of Jesus! May we live lives holy unto God because of Christ.

For our last message in the series "This we believe!" on the Apostles' Creed, we learn to long for three wonderful gifts God offers us: forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of a body God will restore to the faithful, and everlasting life with Him!

Today's Whit's End emphasizes the need for Jesus to be the protector of our hearts and faith so that our lives aren't "reduced to rubble." 

In this next to last Sunday in "This we believe!" we learned from the Apostles' Creed that the church is holy (set apart), catholic (global in scope), and a communion of saints (both those in Christ, here; and those with Christ, there in heaven). All of this is true when founded upon the confession that Jesus is Lord of heaven and earth. May we hold fast to that confession!

Today in "This we believe!" we covered "I believe in the Holy Spirit" from the Apostles' Creed. Our theme revolved around our worship of the Triune God (as trinity), understanding from the Scriptures that God is over us (the Father), among us (the Son), and within us (the Holy Spirit). The Holy Spirit is leading us and guiding us into all truth as the Advocate, enabling us to live holy lives that...

This Sunday's "This we believe!" message covered On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. We learned of Jesus' defeat of death, His confirmation of His reign at the right hand of God, and His role in judging the living and the dead for whether or not they honored Him. Once again, the...

It's week three of "This we believe!" discussing the Apostles' creed. We continue to establish that the creed is a cause for worship and joy. These truths are born out of the real Jesus, who really suffered, by real people--all for our sin! Listen in...

Our look at the Apostles' Creed continues today with Articles 2 & 3, "I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary." We see again that the creed drives us to gratitude and worship when we understand Jesus is LORD, able to take away our sin, and not just ours but the sins of the whole world. How great is our God?! Pastor Whit...

Pastor Whit began our series on "This we believe!" a look at the Apostles' Creed. We learned that affirming each of the twelve statements from the creed drives us to a place of worship. This week, our understanding of God being father, almighty, and creator moves us to recognize with joy Psalm 145.3, "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." We will worship th...

Pastor Whit’s message from Luke 3.15-22 focuses on how baptism is the mark of those being gathered by God into the kingdom of Heaven. We hope you stay safe and warm!

On this Epiphany Sunday, Pastor Whit challenges us to come to Jesus as the Wise Men did, to worship!

Pastor Whit covers the "why" Jesus came, not stopping with "that" He came. We were reminded that it isn't us that are here to hold the baby, but that the baby is to be the Lord who holds us.

Pastor Whit covers Mary's magnification of the Lord in Luke 1.46, encouraging us to declare the greatness of the Lord with her!

Our Third Sunday of Advent focuses on Isaiah's prophecy in chapter 12 of his book, describing a people defined by celebration for God's salvation through the Savior He will raise up (read chapter 11 for greater context)...

Our Second Sunday of Advent is a focus on Luke 1, where Zechariah gives God praise as his tongue is loosed to celebrate the coming redemption in Jesus.

Today begins the season of Advent, the anticipation of the arrival of the Messiah. We focus on "The King is Coming!", using the lens of Luke 21.25-36 (NIV). Don't miss this season and what it is all about--the saving of sinners and redemption drawing near!

Pastor Whit concludes the series "A Christian's Strength", surveying the armor of God. This Sunday was the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit.

Pastor Whit continues our series on "Thoughts on a Christian's Strength", dealing with verses 14 and 15 of the armor of God–the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, and readily fitted with the Gospel of Peace (Ephesians 6.10-18 NIV).

Pastor Whit began his series on "A Christian's Strength", using Ephesians 6.10-18 as an introduction to the armor of God and its importance for the days we're living in.

Pastor Whit ends his series on "faith in the face of politics" as we approach the presidential election on November 5, 2024.

Pastor Whit is back from vacation, speaking on "Give Us Mercy!", a look at the example of the good king of Judah, Josiah.