The Bible Chapel Sermons

Ephesians 3:14-21 is a prayer for spiritual strength. It follows Paul’s discourse on doctrine and precedes his section on practical application. Paul knows the believer can live with a head full of knowledge and a shriveled heart. He also knows trying to live the Christian life in our own strength is futile. So, after the doctrine discourse and before the practical application section, Paul prays...

Ephesians 3:14-21 is a prayer for spiritual strength. It follows Paul’s discourse on doctrine and precedes his section on practical application. Paul knows the believer can live with a head full of knowledge and a shriveled heart. He also knows trying to live the Christian life in our own strength is futile. So, after the doctrine discourse and before the practical application section, Paul prays...

Ephesians 3:14-21 is a prayer for spiritual strength. It follows Paul’s discourse on doctrine and precedes his section on practical application. Paul knows the believer can live with a head full of knowledge and a shriveled heart. He also knows trying to live the Christian life in our own strength is futile. So, after the doctrine discourse and before the practical application section, Paul prays...

Acts: Summary The book of Acts is the second book of a two-volume set written by a man named Luke. Luke was a Greek, probably from Antioch, and was a physician (Col. 4:14) The church historian, Eusebius, wrote that Luke was “by race Antiochian and a physician by profession” (Ecclesiastical History 3.4.6.). At some point in the middle of the 1st century, Luke became a Christian and was a member of...

In the storms of this life, God’s PRESENCE provides anchored hope. Acts 27:22-23, Romans 8:25-27 In the storms of this life, knowing we BELONG to God provides anchored hope. Acts 27:22-23, Galatians 2:20 In the storms of this life, anchored hope is demonstrated through SERVICE to God. Acts 27:22-23 In the storms of this life, anchored hope is demonstrated through FAITH in God’s Word. Acts 27:24-25...

Setting the Context After Paul finished his third missionary journey, he returned to Jerusalem to deliver an offering for the Jerusalem church. Soon after Paul arrived, he was attacked verbally and physically by the Jews. When Paul explained to the authorities that he was a Roman citizen, he was taken into protective custody and transported to Caesarea—the administrative headquarters of Judea. The...

Acts 24:1-27: Summary After his trial in Jerusalem, a conspiracy to kill Paul was uncovered. He was escorted to Caesarea, the administrative headquarters of Judea, by almost 500 soldiers. Five days after he arrived, Paul was tried before Felix, the Roman governor. Felix postponed a decision about Paul’s guilt or innocence and kept him as a prisoner. Felix spoke to Paul often about faith in Christ...

A believer can take courage during life’s darkest moments knowing this promise of God – I AM WITH YOU! Acts 23:11, 1 John 4:13, Hebrews 13:5-6 A believer can take courage during life’s darkest moments knowing this promise of God – I AM NOT DONE USING YOU! Acts 23:11, Job 42:2, Philippians 1:6 DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.o...

Grace is God’s free sovereign favor to the undeserving. Acts 21-22 tell the story of Paul’s trip back to Jerusalem to end his third missionary journey. While in Jerusalem, Paul was confronted and ultimately beaten by those who did not understand God’s grace. Paul was saved from death by Roman officials and at the end of Acts 22 is in their custody. It was hard for the early Jewish Christians to gr...

Review: Acts 20:18-27 The Characteristics of an Influencer (Part 1) • Transparency • Humility • Passion • Perseverance • Gospel-Centric Acts 20:28-36 The Characteristics of an Influencer (Part 2) • Guard your heart. Beware of external dangers. False teachers try to answer these foundational questions: - Where did you come from? (Origin) - Who am I? (Identity) - Why am I here? (Meaning) - How shoul...

Five Characteristics of a Godly Influencer 1. Transparency (Acts 20:18) 2. Humility (Acts 20:19a, 24; Philippians 2:3-8) 3. Passion (Acts 20:19b, 31) 4. Perseverance (Acts 20:19c, 2 Corinthians 11:24-30) 5. Gospel-Centric (Acts 20:24, 20, 27) DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo . LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you...

ACTS 19:8-20 Kingdom of God expansion involves the Church being urgent in our evangelism, discipleship, and confession. DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo . LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of the Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whether you’re just starti...

Acts 18:9-10 My Heavenly Father’s love commands my fear to leave. My Heavenly Father’s Spirit within me empowers me when I’m weak. My Heavenly Father’s future plans for me silence my current doubts. DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo . LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational...

ΤHE GOSPEL AFFIRMS HOW MUCH GOD VALUES US Acts 17:24-29 THE GOSPEL IS ROOTED IN GOD’S GRACE Acts 17:30a, Romans 3:23-24 THE GOSPEL COMMANDS THE RESPONSE OF REPENTANCE Acts 17:30b, Acts 2:38, Acts 3:19 THE GOSPEL POINTS TO THE FINAL JUDGMENT Acts 17:31, John 5:22, Matthew 10:28, Matthew 25:46 DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.or...

Galatians 5:19-21 Paul highlights sins that we fight against – not an exhaustive list. The first three are sexual sins: Sexual immorality—any form of illicit sexual relationship. Impurity—moral uncleanness in our thoughts, speech, and actions. Debauchery—this is when people become desensitized to sexual exploits and flaunt sinful behavior. Next, there are two religious sins: Idolatry is the worshi...

DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo . LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of the Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whether you’re just starting out in faith or you’ve been a Christian for years, Living Grounded offers truth, wisdom, and encouragement for every...

Jesus didn’t just rescue us from the curse of sin, he redeemed us; it cost him his life. Galatians 3:13, 1 Peter 3:18, Mark 10:45, 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Believers are called to be agents of redemption by our Christian conduct and character. Ephesians 5:15-16 Believers are called to be agents of redemption by proclaiming the Gospel with grace. Colossians 4:5-6 DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Da...

Galatians 2:16 In OT, there are three types of laws: Civil Law: how Israelites live with and among each other. Ceremonial Law: circumcision, food, dress, daily practices. These laws made you ritually clean and accepted in Temple worship. Made Jews distinct from other nations—ethically and culturally. Moral Law: summed up in the Ten Commandments. We are only made right before God through faith in t...

Overview The church started growing from 120 to over 10,000 people, and the religious leaders said something must be done. Stephen was stoned to death, and a Pharisee with passion and drive started persecuting the church until Jesus interrupted his life and transformed his heart, and used his inner drive to build the church (Saul’s conversion). Paul has completed one missionary tour with Barnabas....

Overview It is 50 AD, and in Acts 15—God is getting ready to take the message of Jesus into Europe. Let’s consider that story and then focus on some leadership lessons.        We saw last time that the leaders of the church get together in Jerusalem (Jerusalem Council – 49 AD) and confirm once and for all that becoming a Christian is: Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone...

Overview Acts 15:5 Two things going on: Salvation and living in community together. The leaders of the early church debated these issues at length. There were strong opinions and strong emotions. Acts 15:8-11 The New Covenant is radically different. 1. grace-based, not performance-based (gift not merit) 2. Messiah-focused, not temple-focused (Jesus is the new Temple) 3. worldwide in scope, not foc...

Acts 14:1-7 Acts 14:8-18 Acts 14:19-20 Acts 14:21-23 Every believer has significant influence What KIND of influence are we having for Jesus? DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo . LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of the Christian faith with Living Grounded. Whet...

JESUS: THE ANTICIPATION (v.16-25) JESUS: REJECTION TO RESURRECTION (v.26-37) JESUS: THE INVITATION (v.38-41) PAUL’S GOSPEL TIPS 1) Use God’s Word, not just your words 2) Saturate them with Jesus 3) Joy is found in the proclamation, regardless of the result DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo . LIVING GROUNDED Learn more...

CONTEXT IS KING! Since the Church is already eternally victorious in Christ, may we start presently acting like it! As the eternally victorious church, let’s presently pray with fervor for God to move mightily through us. As the eternally victorious church, let’s presently proclaim Jesus with persistent boldness. DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning...

JESUS IS ALIVE! AND DOING HIS WORK ON EARTH FROM HEAVEN THROUGH US!                Acts 10:45 While this is normal to us, non-Jews becoming followers of Jesus was a contentious and dividing issue for many years. Acts 11:2-3 Why was this such a big deal? Acts 11:4-18 Acts 11:19-20 So some of those who had been scattered shared the message of Jesus only with the Jews, and others shared with the Hell...