The Bible Chapel Sermons

THROUGH THE BOOK OF ACTS, THERE ARE SEVEN PROGRESS REPORTS. SO FAR, WE HAVE SEEN THE FOLLOWING: Progress Report #1 Acts 2:46-47: And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. Progress...

Acts 8:3 3 But Saul was ravaging the church, and entering house after house, he dragged off men and women and committed them to prison. Acts 9:1-2 The Conversion of Saul 9 But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he mi...

In Acts 8, the first persecution broke out against the church, and many believers were driven from Jerusalem. Acts 8:4 Philip went down to Samaria and told people about Jesus. Peter and John heard about the great response and went to Samaria to confirm the message. Acts 8:25 Philip stayed in Samaria. Great things were happening. People were coming to Jesus. Acts 8:26 Now an angel of the Lord said...

Are you certain that if you were to die today, you would go to heaven? If you stood at the door of heaven and God said—Why should I let you in, what would you tell him? 1. Have you trusted in Jesus alone as the only way to have a relationship with the living God, or did you get caught up in the emotion of the moment? 2. Do you love Jesus or love things about the church/Christianity? 3. Do you unde...

When we understand that our identity is in Jesus and we are connected with him—we also understand that impacts the way we connect with each other. Our position in Christ is the driving force behind our practice. Philippians 2:1-11 • The Believer’s Position (2:1) • The Believer’s Practice (2:2-4) • The Believer’s WHY? (2:5-11) • Jesus is fully-God. Because of our identity with Jesus and his ultimat...

Philippians 2:1-11 • The Believer’s Position (2:1) • The Believer’s Practice (2:2-4) • The Believer’s WHY? (2:5-11) In Christ, we have every spiritual benefit and blessing. In Christ: Significant Secure Accepted Forgiven Empowered DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Daily Devotional with Ron Moore is an interactive group that follows along with daily devotionals from Ron Moore focused on the prayers o...

MORE THAN WORDS - PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE More Than Words: Praying Through The Bible - formerly called Bible 2020 - is an interactive group that follows along with daily devotionals from Ron Moore focused on the prayers of the Bible. Each day a new devotional is posted and we encourage all members to interact with the group based on the daily reading. Visit biblechapel.org/devo . LIVING GROUNDED...

In the story of Jesus’ birth, we learn a significant attribute of God: He is sovereign over all things. He is in control of history. He holds the heart of every ruler in his hand. Jeremiah 1:12 Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am watching over my word to perform it.” In God’s eternal mind with his eternal power, he controls history in accordance with his eternal plan. Christian...

Because of Jesus…every Christian is an eternally blessed Christian. (Luke 1:48; 51 and Matthew 25:34) Because of Jesus…every Christian should daily live with humble hunger for their God. (Luke 1:48; 52 and Matthew 5:6) Because of Jesus…every Christian’s ultimate desire should be to magnify their God. (Luke 1:46-47) MORE THAN WORDS - PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE More Than Words: Praying Through The Bi...

5 Characteristics about Jesus (Luke 1:32-33): 1. He will be great (cf. Micah 5:4). 2. He will be called the Son of the Most High (cf. 2 Sam. 7:14; Ps. 2:7). 3. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David (cf. 2 Sam. 7:12; Ps. 132:11; Micah 5:2) 4. He will reign over the house of Jacob (cf. Micah 5:3–4) 5. His kingdom will have no end (cf. Dan. 2:44; 7:14, 18, 27).* Foundational Truth...

Stephen’s rebuke of the Jews (Acts 7:1-53) 1) Stop worshipping the LAND, it ultimately can’t save you 2) Stop worshipping Moses and the LAW, they ultimately can’t save you 3) Stop worshipping the TEMPLE, it ultimately can’t save you 4) Stop rejecting JESUS, he’s the ONLY one who can save you UNBELIEVER - Don’t reject God’s ONLY plan for salvation - JESUS BELIEVER - Like Stephen, boldly live for Je...

The Acts of the Apostles: The Continuing Acts of Jesus Christ Through the Apostles Acts is focused on the central truth of our faith – Jesus is alive. We see in Acts 6, there is a serious issue in the church—a cause for potential division. Satan wants nothing more than a divided church. The only thing worse than an empty church is a divided church. How do we handle conflict in Christian community:...

MORE THAN WORDS - PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE More Than Words: Praying Through The Bible - formerly called Bible 2020 - is an interactive group that follows along with daily devotionals from Ron Moore focused on the prayers of the Bible. Each day a new devotional is posted and we encourage all members to interact with the group based on the daily reading. Visit biblechapel.org/devo . LIVING GROUNDED...

1. Do I take Satan seriously? 2. Do I take my sin seriously? 3. Do I take the need for daily repentance seriously? 4. Do I ever practice the sin of spiritual deceit? 5. Do I ever attempt to make others think I’m more spiritual than I really am? 6. Am I living daily in reverent fear of my holy God? MORE THAN WORDS - PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE More Than Words: Praying Through The Bible - formerly cal...

The Acts 4 blueprint to be bold for Jesus. 1) Stop focusing on your perceived limitations. 2) Spend significant time with God daily and rely on the power of his Spirit within you. 3) Just do it…BE BOLD! MORE THAN WORDS - PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE More Than Words: Praying Through The Bible - formerly called Bible 2020 - is an interactive group that follows along with daily devotionals from Ron Moor...

The Acts of the Apostles: The Continuing Acts of Jesus Christ Through the Apostles Acts is focused on the central truth of our faith – Jesus is alive. Five Proofs of the Resurrection 1. The Works of Jesus (Acts 2:22-24) 2. Old Testament Prophesies (Acts 2:25-31) 3. Eyewitnesses (Acts 2:32) 4. The Ascension (Acts 2:33, 34-35) 5. The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:33) Two Options for Every Person 1. Repent and...

The Acts of the Apostles: The Continuing Acts of Jesus Christ Through the Apostles Acts is focused on the central truth of our faith – Jesus is alive. Five Proofs of the Resurrection 1. The Works of Jesus (Acts 2:22-24) 2. The Prophesy of David (Acts 2:25-31) 3. Eyewitnesses (Acts 2:32) 4. The Ascension (Acts 2:33, 34-35) 5. The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:33) Holy Spirit – Conviction – expose and convinc...

The Acts of the Apostles: The Continuing Acts of Jesus Christ Through the Apostles Acts is focused on the central truth of our faith – Jesus is alive. MINISTRIES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT • Conviction • Transformation • Baptism Spirit Baptism o Experienced by every believer. o Identifies us with Jesus. o Is one-time-for-all-time. • Filling • Prays for Us MORE THAN WORDS - PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE More T...

The Acts of the Apostles: The Continuing Acts of Jesus Christ Through the Apostles Acts is focused on the central truth of our faith – Jesus is alive. Acts 1:7 – Don’t focus on the earthly kingdom – I have things for you to do for the eternal kingdom. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to th...

AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DEMANDS FULL COMMITMENT Acts 2:46 AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DISPLAYS GREAT JOY Acts 2:46-47 AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY DESIRES MULTIPLICATION Acts 2:47 MORE THAN WORDS - PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE More Than Words: Praying Through The Bible - formerly called Bible 2020 - is an interactive group that follows along with daily devotionals from Ron Moore focused on t...

The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostles’ Teaching. 2. Fellowship. 3. Breaking of Bread. 4. Prayer. 5. Connection. 6. Care. MORE THAN WORDS - PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE More Than Words: Praying Through The Bible - formerly called Bible 2020 - is an interactive group that follows along with daily devotionals from Ron Moore focused on the prayers of the Bible. Each day a new devoti...

Acts 2:42-43 The early Christians devoted themselves to: 1. The Apostles’ Teaching. 2. Fellowship. 3. Breaking of Bread. 4. Prayer. MORE THAN WORDS - PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE More Than Words: Praying Through The Bible - formerly called Bible 2020 - is an interactive group that follows along with daily devotionals from Ron Moore focused on the prayers of the Bible. Each day a new devotional is pos...

GOD IS OMNISCIENT - God knows everything, therefore, he knows everything about me. (Psalm 139:1-6) GOD IS OMNIPRESENT - God is everywhere, therefore, he is everywhere with me. (Psalm 139:7-12) GOD IS THE CREATOR - God purposely created everything, therefore, he purposely created me. (Psalm 139:13-18) DAVID’S SUBMISSION - God aligns my identity, my thoughts, and my actions to you. (Psalm 139:19-24)...

Every believer’s journey will include challenges. Psalm 121:1, John 16:33, 2 Tim. 3:12 Every believer’s journey is guarded by God. Psalm 121:2-7, 2 Thess. 3:3 Every believer’s journey has the same final destination, heaven-bound secured in Christ. Psalm 121:8, John 10:28-29, Ephesians 1:13-14 MORE THAN WORDS - PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE More Than Words: Praying Through The Bible - formerly called B...

MY GOD IS WORTHY OF “ALL THAT IS WITHIN ME” PRAISE BECAUSE…HE HAS REDEEMED ME SPIRITUALLY. Psalm 103:3-4,9-10,12 MY GOD IS WORTHY OF “ALL THAT IS WITHIN ME” PRAISE BECAUSE…HE WILL RESURRECT ME PHYSICALLY. Psalm 103:3-4,14-16 - 1 Cor. 15:42-43 - Phil 3:20-21 - Rev. 21:4 MY GOD IS WORTHY OF “ALL THAT IS WITHIN ME” PRAISE BECAUSE…HE 24/7 CARES FOR ME. Psalm 103:5,13,17 - Psalm 94:14 - Romans 8:38-39...