The Bible Chapel Sermons

TBC MISSION We exist to develop followers of Jesus Christ in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, the greater Pittsburgh area, and throughout the world.   Matthew 28:16-20   John 5:22 - For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son,   “Go” – “make disciples” - “baptizing” - “teaching”   Matthew 12:48-50 - he replied to the man who told him, “Who is my mother, and who are my brother...

Maturing Christians live out their God-given roles with self-controlled godliness to adorn the sound doctrine of God our Savior. Titus 2:1-10, John 8:12, Matthew 5:14-16, Philippians 2:15-16, Ephesians 5:8, 1 Peter 2:9, Galatians 2:20   -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pr...

A Christian’s daily goal is to deny self and gain Christ. Titus 1:10-16, Luke 9:23, Philippians 1:21, Philippians 3:7-8   Christians daily deny self and gain Christ through Spirit-empowered obedience to God’s unchanging Word. Luke 6:46, John 14:15,23-24, James 1:22, 1 John 2:3-6, 1 Timothy 3:15   -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit...

Elder Qualifications from 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9   1.   Desire to serve (1 Tim. 3:1): 2.   Above reproach (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:6,7) 3.   Husband of one wife (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:6): 4.   Sober-minded—nethalion (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8): 5.   Self-controlled—sothron (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8): 6.   Respectable—kosmios (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8): 7.   Hospitable—philoxenos (1 Tim. 3:2; Titus 1:8):...

Empowered by God's Spirit, Christian godliness flows from God’s grace, sound doctrine, and an eternal mindset. Titus 1:1-4, Galatians 5:16, Titus 2:11-14, Titus 3:7, Titus 3:15, John 14:6, Titus 1:9, Titus 1:13, Titus 2:1, 1 Timothy 4:6-8, 1 Peter 1:3-5   -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you ha...

TBC WHY   JESUS TRANSFORMS LIVES   TBC MISSION   We exist to develop followers of Jesus Christ in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, the greater Pittsburgh area, and throughout the world.   DEVELOP FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST   The future of TBC will include a unified commitment to boldly proclaim the Gospel, to witness more eternal souls believe through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and...

TBC WHY   JESUS TRANSFORMS LIVES 2 Corinthians 5:17   TBC MISSION   We exist to develop followers of Jesus Christ in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, the greater Pittsburgh area, and throughout the world. Matthew 28:19, Acts 1:8   “develop followers of Jesus Christ”   “develop” - “bring into existence” - unbeliever - salvation (believe)   “develop” - “take a step further along” - believer - sanctifi...

The Silent Years: The Intertestamental Period After Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament, God didn’t speak through a prophet for 400 years. These 400 years between the Old Testament and the birth of Jesus are often called The Silent Years. During that time, four Jewish groups formed. 400 Years (Intertestamental Period) ·     Essenes (Separatists) ·     Zealots (Insurrectionists) ·     Saddu...

A disciple of Christ confidently declares, “Jesus is my Lord and Savior”. John 20:13,18, Matthew 28:19, Luke 2:11, 2 Peter 3:18, Jude 4, Philippians 2:10-11, Romans 10:9, Colossians 1:16, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-9   A disciple of Christ intimately knows God’s voice through His unchanging Word. John 20:16, John 10:27, Psalm 119:89, Isaiah 40:8   A disciple of Christ can’t help but proclaim Jesus...

Every person is represented by the two thieves on the cross. Which one are you?   Matthew 27:44, Mark 15:32, Luke 19:10, Luke 23:32-43, Luke 1:50, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 19:23, John 6:44, Titus 3:5, John 10:18, 1 Corinthians 15:56-57, 2 Corinthians 5:8, Philippians 3:20-21, Luke 23:44-46   -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblech...

Every Christian has the same core testimony: Jesus sought me and saved me. Luke 19:1-10, John 6:44, Ephesians 2:1-6, Titus 3:5, Romans 10:9   Every Christian has the same core mission: to seek the lost through the proclamation of the gospel. Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, Romans 10:13-15   -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each mo...

1.       The town saw a MENACE 2.       The blind man saw a MESSIAH 3.       The Messiah saw a MAN 4.       The believers saw a MIRACLE 5.       The crowd saw a METAMORPHOSIS   -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you kn...

The 3 D’s of Destruction: 1.       Encountering DISTRACTIONS The problem was that the MISSION became more important than the MASTER. 2.       Encountering DOUBT 3.       Encountering DISCOURAGEMENT How do we have a Mary-like mind in a Martha-like world? Encountering CHRIST   -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo....

The power of Christian faith rests not in its size (us) but its object (Jesus). Mark 5:24-35, Luke 7:47-50, Mark 2:5-11   The power of Christian faith rests not in its size (us) but its object (Jesus); thus, we trust God’s hidden will over our will. John 14:13, John 15:16, 1 John 5:13-14, Matthew 26:39, Deuteronomy 29:29   The power of Christian faith rests not in its size (us) but its object (Jes...

The indwelling of the eternal living Spirit of God empowers a Christian’s salvation, sanctification, and glorification. John 4:3-42, John 7:37-39, Titus 3:5, John 6:44, Acts 2:38, John 14:25-26, Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 8:11   The eternal need of every person is Jesus. John 4:27-30, 39-42   The eternal priority of every Christian is to proclaim Jesus. John 4:31-38, Luke 19:10   -------- DAILY DEV...

The Unbeliever’s Eternal Reality Born into sin and death (Psalm 51:5, Romans 5:12) ⬇ Responsible for sin and unbelief/rejection of God/Jesus/Gospel (Romans 1:19-20,28, 3:23, 6:23, John 3:19, John 5:39-40) ⬇         Final judgment and second death (Revelation 20:11-15) ⬇ Eternal punishment in hell (Matthew 10:28, 25:46, Mark 9:43)     The Christian’s Eternal Reality   Born into sin and death (Psalm...

1. He understood his purpose 2. He understood his position 3. He understood his proclamation 4. He understood his persistence    1.    We doubt because of difficult circumstances 2.   We doubt because of incomplete revelation 3.   We doubt because of unfulfilled expectations -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo....

A humble Christian entrusts their exaltation to Christ. 1 Peter 5:6, Matthew 23:12   A content Christian releases their worries to Christ. 1 Peter 5:7, Mark 4:37-40, 1 Timothy 2:5   A firm-faith Christian resists Satan’s schemes through Christ. 1 Peter 5:8-9, Matthew 26:37-41, James 4:7, Matthew 4:4,7,10, Ephesians 6:17, Philippians 1:27-28   A suffering Christian yearns for the glory of Christ. 1...

Elders are God-appointed, not self-promoted. 1 Peter 5:1-5, Acts 14:23, Acts 20:28, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Timothy 3:1-7   Elders shepherd the flock willingly, not from obligation. 1 Peter 5:2   Elders eagerly serve the flock, not themselves. 1 Peter 5:2, Ezekiel 34:2-3 Elders strive to model Christ. 1 Peter 5:3, Mark 10:42-45   Elders are accountable to the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 5:4   ---...

Christian suffering is the norm, not the exception. (v.12) 1 Peter 4:12, John 15:18-19, John 16:33, 2 Timothy 3:12   Rejoicing in our present suffering for Christ deepens our longing for the ultimate joy at His return. (v.13) 1 Peter 4:13, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Acts 9:4-5, Romans 8:18   Our blessing in suffering for Christ includes the Spirit’s affirmation of our eternal security. (v.14) 1 Peter 4:14, Ma...

1 Peter 4:1-11 - A SPIRIT-LED CHURCH WITH CHRISTLIKE RESOLVE:   DELIBERATELY ERADICATES SIN (v.1-6) Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 4:4, Romans 6:1-2,17-18   INTENTIONALLY PRIORITIZES PRAYER (v.7) Mark 1:35, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18   EAGERLY FORGIVES ONE ANOTHER (v.8) Colossians 3:13   JOYFULLY WELCOMES ONE ANOTHER (v.9) Luke 15:2, John 21:12-13   FAITHFULLY SERVES ONE ANOTHER (v.10-11) John 13:12-15, Mark...

A maturing ambassador for Christ embraces suffering for Christ as a blessing in Christ. Matthew 5:6,10-11, John 14:27, 1 Peter 2:12, John 15:18-20, 1 Peter 1:10-11, 2 Peter 2:5, Matthew 26:38-39, Matthew 27:45-46   -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need so...

The Right Attitude  1.   Unity of Mind 2.  Sympathy 3.  Brotherly love 4. Tender Heart  5. Humility   The Right Action The Right Ambition The Right Assurance   -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another per...

God’s design for marriage and singleness must be a whole church priority. 1 Peter 2:17, 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 1 Peter 3:1-7   Marriages that truly represent Christ (husband) and His Church (wife) boldly proclaim the Gospel! 1 Peter 3:1-7, Colossians 3:18-19, Mark 10:45, Ephesians 5:22-33   -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblecha...

Christ is my identity, ______ is my ambassador role. 1 Peter 2:13-25, Romans 6:17-18, 1 Peter 2:12, 2 Corinthians 5:20 (e.g., Pastor, Teacher, VP of Sales, Doctor, Coach, Student, Husband, Wife, Single, Mom, Dad…)   When Christ is our identity, our ambassador roles become a platform for His righteousness and glory. 1 Peter 2:16,24, John 8:28-29, 2 Corinthians 5:9   -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH R...