The Bible Chapel Sermons

Three views regarding the meaning of communion: 1. Transubstantiation: After a priest blesses bread and cup, the elements are changed into the body and blood of Jesus. “Eucharist” or “Mass.” 2. Consubstantiation: The body and blood of Jesus are “with, in, and under” the bread and wine, but not literally the bread and wine. Spiritually, the flesh and blood of Jesus. 3. Remembrance (Memorial): Calli...

• The training and protection of sexuality are first and foremost the family’s responsibility. • Dating and engagement demand disciplined sexual desire. • The wedding night is worth waiting for and begins continued intimacy and fulfillment. • God designed sex to unite a husband and wife … not divide them. MORE THAN WORDS - PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE More Than Words: Praying Through The Bible - form...

Can I believe God when life doesn’t make sense? Can I trust God when I can’t explain Him? Is God enough? Character of Job: Blameless: Absence certain observable sinful acts. Honesty. Marital faithfulness. Just treatment of people who worked for him. Generosity to the poor. Avoidance of idolatry. He was not perfect but he was morally whole. Upright: Straight—in the sense that he did not deviate fro...

God has placed you—in your age group, circumstances, position—to do his sovereign work in this strategic time. • THE SOVEREIGN GOD IS DIRECTLY AT WORK ON THE WORLD STAGE. God’s dominion is total: he wills as he chooses and carries out all that he wills, and none can stay his hand or thwart his plans. -J. I. Packer, Concise Theology, 33 • THE SOVEREIGN GOD USES PEOPLE TO WORK HIS PLAN Regardless of...

EVANGELICALS • The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, authoritative Word of God. • There is one God existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. • Jesus is fully-God fully-man (virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, atoning death, resurrection, ascension, return) • Ministry of the Holy Spirit • Salvation by grace alone in Christ alone by faith alone. • Heaven and Hell based on a personal...

Strategic Focused Areas: • Campus Empowerment • Connection and Care • Ephesians 4 Culture An Ephesians 4 Culture is where believers use their gifts to honor Jesus by developing each other. • Ephesians 1-3: Foundational Doctrine • Ephesians 4-6: Applicational Practice MORE THAN WORDS - PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE More Than Words: Praying Through The Bible - formerly called Bible 2020 - is an interact...

The answer to every issue is found only through heart transformation that takes place in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The Bible Chapel WHY: JESUS TRANSFORMS LIVES. • 1 Corinthians 1:30 Jesus transforms us. Changes our thinking, actions, purpose, and positions. Our Identity is forever in Jesus. Our Identity is in Jesus Significant. Secure. Accepted. Forgiven. Empowered. The Bible Chap...

In a world of uncertainty, trust in Jesus for eternal security. JESUS IS MY LORD. In a world of uncertainty, trust God’s unchanging Word. In a world of uncertainty, don’t be selfish with Jesus, share him with others. BIBLE 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at biblechapel.org/resources to receive devotions in your inbox each mornin...

Jesus does it all under this new covenant! BIBLE 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at biblechapel.org/resources to receive devotions in your inbox each morning and access to the Bible2020 Facebook group with more exclusive content. Email mstockman@biblechapel.org  for questions. LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you can grow de...

The restless one is consumed by many things except sitting at the feet of Jesus The restless one quickly becomes “me-focused” instead of “God-focused” Restless Unbeliever → Eternal Peace → Trust in Jesus Restless Believer → Daily Peace → Daily Prayer and Consumption of God’s Word BIBLE 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at biblecha...

Jesus’ public ministry can be roughly divided into three years: Year 1: Inauguration Year 2: Popularity Year 3: Opposition Three Observations from Luke 19:5: And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.” Luke 19:5 1. AUTHORITY 2. INTIMACY 3. URGENCY Essential ingredients of repentance: 1. REVERSE 2. RESTITUTIO...

Brokenness must encounter Jesus.  How do people respond to failure and defeat? Wallow in it Retreat Repent God’s Remedy for our brokenness: True Repentance Full Restoration In Christ, we are SSAFE! Significant. Secure. Accepted. Forgiven. Empowered. BIBLE 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at biblechapel.org/resources to receive de...

The experience of the loneliness of this world is temporary, the experience of the love of Christ is eternal A believer’s response to the eternal love of Christ should be unashamed loving surrender back to him BIBLE 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at biblechapel.org/resources to receive devotions in your inbox each morning and a...

IMPACT Prayer Groups and Global Worker Prayers and Bios biblechapel.org/international Spiritual renewal only takes place when the people of God are reading the Word of God and responding to the instruction of God. Passages to meditate on: • Joshua 1:8 • Psalm 19:7-8 • Psalm 119:9-11 • Jeremiah 23:29 • Hebrews 4:12 BIBLE 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire...

Worship is displaying the worth of God.   Essence of worship   Expression of worship God is merciful: He loves us. He sent Jesus to die for us. He gives the Holy Spirit to us. He forgives us (cancels our debt). He redeems us (buys us out of slavery). He justifies us (gives us a right standing). He sanctifies us (sets us apart) He glorifies us (takes us to heaven) In worship our inner values become...

Grumblers cannot grasp the power and promises of God. Do I have what it takes to do what God wants me to do? • What if I fail? • Will anyone follow me? • Will the battles be worth it? BIBLE 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at biblechapel.org/resources to receive devotions in your inbox each morning and access to the Bible2020 Fac...

Where do you find meaning in life? Do your daily actions back up your answer? The Great Provider reminds his people how to love him. To Love the LORD your God begins by trusting in Jesus Christ. To Love the LORD your God is to obey his Word. To Love the LORD your God is to keep him on the throne of your heart. To Love the LORD your God is to find your ultimate meaning in him. As your Great Provide...

God is fully capable of delivering you from whatever is holding you down or holding you back. God is fully capable of delivering you from whatever is holding you down or holding you back—even all your excuses. God is fully capable of delivering you from whatever is holding you down or holding you back—even your biggest obstacle. God is fully capable of delivering you from whatever is holding you d...

BIBLE 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 2020. Sign up at biblechapel.org/resources to receive devotions in your inbox each morning and access to the Bible2020 Facebook group with more exclusive content. Email mstockman@biblechapel.org  for questions. LIVING GROUNDED Learn more about how you can grow deeper and embrace the foundational truths of...

Reach 2023: Foundations for the Future - visit biblechapel.org/reach2023 COVENANT • Relationship • Promise • Future God is the Promise-Maker and Promise-Keeper A Relationship With God Basis: Grace Means: Faith Object: Jesus Adamic Covenant – Genesis 3:15 Noahic Covenant – Hebrews 11:7 Mosaic Covenant – Galatians 3:24-25 Davidic Covenant – Matthew 1:1 New Covenant – Jeremiah 31:31-34 BIBLE 2020 We...

Genesis 3:15 - Protoevangelium - First Gospel God redeems people from sin and death God redeems people by the blood of Jesus Christ God redeems people to new life in Jesus for eternity “Such grace is costly because it calls us to follow, and it is grace because it calls us to follow Jesus Christ. It is costly because it costs a man his life, and it is grace because it gives a man the only true lif...

God of Community God is the Mighty Creator: • The heart of community is the essence of God • Biblical community is lived out in marriage. • Biblical community is passed down through families. • Biblical community is demonstrated in the church. The Gnawing Problem [of] Loneliness: https://careynieuwhof.com/new-trends-4-ways-the-pandemic-is-negatively-impacting-people/ The essence of biblical commun...

THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF CREATION REMEDIED THE FORMLESSNESS AND DARKNESS (Genesis 1:3-13) DAY 1: LIGHT (Genesis 1:3-5) Day 2: SKY and WATERS (Genesis 1:6-8) Day 3: LAND and VEGETATION (Genesis 1:9-13) THE LAST THREE DAYS OF CREATION REMEDIED THE EMPTINESS (Genesis 1:14-31) Day 4: LIGHTS for the DAY and NIGHT (Genesis 1:14-19) Day 5: LIFE for the SEA and SKY (Genesis 1:20-23) Day 6: LIFE for the LAN...

Is God really a jealous God? GOD IS JEALOUS FOR US MAY WE BE ZEALOUS FOR HIM GOD IS JEALOUS FOR US  God is Incomprehensible God is Self-Existent and Self-Sufficient God is Sovereign and Immutable God is Holy and Just God is Love, and Grace, and Mercy God is Omnipresent GOD IS JEALOUS FOR US MAY WE BE ZEALOUS FOR HIM God is jealous for our marriages May we be zealous for our spouse God is jealous f...

Can I hide from God? THE ESSENCE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS EVERYWHERE God is OMNIPRESENT, wholly present at all times in all places THE EXPERIENCE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS PERSONAL The experience of God’s presence for the UNBELIEVER - ABSENCE The experience of God’s presence for the BELIEVER - ETERNAL SECURITY BIBLE 2020 We want to invite you to join the Bible2020 challenge and read the entire Bible in 202...