The Bible Chapel Sermons

AS A BELIEVER You were washed: Eternally cleansed of your sin and a new creation in Christ. You were sanctified: set apart with your eternal position in Jesus and “called out” with all believers to represent Him. You were justified: declared righteous before God by grace through faith in the finished work of Jesus for your sin. AS THE WSJ CHURCH “Don’t you dare” take internal church issues and par...

God’s Role: He is the source of our unity. God’s Role: He is the sustainer of our eternal unity. Our Role: Daily humble ourselves before God and one another. Our Role: Be patient and forgiving to one another.  Our Role: In conflict, be honest and selfless peacemakers.

BIBLICAL FRAMEWORK OF SEXUALITY SEX IS GOD’S IDEA AND DESIGN (Gen. 2:7, 24) Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19). Bodies are not simply pieces of furniture to decorate or display; they are not trappings about which we have conflicted feelings…they are not objects to be dieted away, made to conform to popular standards, or made to perform unthinkable athletic feats with the help o...

The primary point of this passage is found in 1 Cor. 6:19-20 • Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit (6:19) • Glorify God with your body (6:20) This passage is built around three sayings the Corinthians used to rationalize their sin. • “All things are lawful for me” (6:12) • “Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food” (6:13-17) ONE FLESH RELATIONSHIP PHYSICAL ONENESS: AN EXCLUSIVE...

FOUR GOALS OF OUR STUDY IN 1 CORINTHIANS PROCLAMATION AND DEMONSTRATION  Focus (and refocus) on Jesus. Deal with issues of the “flesh.” Invest and engage in meaningful relationships. Share Jesus with clarity and relevance. Paul exhorted the Corinthians for ignoring sexual sin in the church (5:1-5) Pornea refers to any illicit sexual act outside of marriage between a man and a woman.   Paul used th...

1 Corinthians: Four Goals - Focus and (refocus) on Jesus. - Deal with the issues of the “flesh. - Engage in meaningful relationships. - Share Jesus with clarity and relevance. 1. Leadership is a God-given responsibility with God-sized challenges. 2. Leadership is based on the bold confidence we have in Jesus. 3. Leadership is Servant Leadership (Surrendered to Jesus. Committed to others.) 4. Serva...

1 Corinthians: Four Goals Focus and (refocus) on Jesus. Deal with the issues of the “flesh. Engage in meaningful relationships. Share Jesus with clarity and relevance. Biblical Leadership Gift of Leadership (Some) Responsibility of Leadership (Everyone)   Principles of Biblical Leadership Leadership is a God-given responsibility with God-sized challenges. Leadership is based on the bold confidence...

If those closest to you were asked to describe the “REAL You” in one sentence, what would they say? If those closest to you were asked to describe the “REAL You” in one sentence…what would you desire they say?  Does this describe the REAL You?  A Witness for Jesus  A Bold Witness for Jesus  A Humble, Bold Witness for Jesus An Excited, Humble, Bold Witness for Jesus An Excited, Humble, Bold Witness...

Anna knew and taught God’s Word. Do you? Naturalism: No God. Closed physical system.  Secularism: Only here and now. Make the most of life. Postmodernism: No objective truth. Right and wrong relative. Moralistic Therapeutic Deism: God just wants me to be happy. Take Action:             2020 Focus: Read Through the Bible Do you want to join with other believers as we read through the Bible in 2020?...

The Context (Luke 2:22-24)  The ritual of purification and consecration was to be done forty days after birth (Lev. 12:3-4; Ex. 13:1-2). “A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons” was the sacrifice God allowed for the poor. Everything was done by Mary and Joseph “according to the Law….” God made his Son play by the rules.  Simeon (Luke 2:25-26)  Righteous (Trust. Obedience. Repentance. Persever...

Is Jesus truly King of your life? Response #1: Opposition – Jesus is a threat to my kingdom In 2017 Barna Group and the Pew Research Center put out a report of the top 100 cities in our country that are considered “Post Christian”. The report starts: “It may come as no surprise that the influence of Christianity in the United States is waning. Rates of church attendance, religious affiliation, bel...

For ETERNITY is SECURED by TRUSTING in Jesus  For COMFORT is EXPERIENCED in RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Immanuel – GOD with us (Deity) and God WITH US (Humanity)  For OTHERS is GIVEN when we SHARE Jesus

FOUR GOALS OF OUR STUDY IN 1 CORINTHIANS PROCLAMATION AND DEMONSTRATION 1. Focus (and refocus) on Jesus. 2. Deal with issues of the “flesh.” 3. Invest and engage in meaningful relationships. 4. Share Jesus with clarity and relevance. We are made in the image of God—which means—we have communicable attributes: • God is Omnipotent. We have aspects of power. • God is Omniscient. We can learn and gain...

FOUR GOALS OF OUR STUDY IN 1 CORINTHIANS PROCLAMATION AND DEMONSTRATION Where did I come from? (Origin) Who am I? (Identity) Why am I here? (Meaning) How should I live? (Morality) Where am I going? (Destiny) THE CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW IS CHRISTOCENTRIC - CENTERED ON JESUS. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS BUILT ON THE FOUNDATION OF JESUS. Spiritual maturity is measured by growth as a Christian, not years as a C...

What are the WAYS and MOTIVATIONS for a believer to keep their sin nature in check? Sin Nature – Humanity has a natural propensity/inclination to rebel against God, hence to sin. Sin nature in check WAY #1 – Prepare our minds daily through God’s Word WAY #2 – Keep our focus on Jesus and hope in His impending return My present confidence resides in my future hope WAY #3 – In every decision choose G...

1. Where did I come from? (Origin) 2. Who am I? (Identity) 3. Why am I here? (Meaning) 4. How should I live? (Morality) 5. Where am I going? (Destiny) Worldviews Naturalism: I am God Secularism: I will worship myself as God. Postmodernism: You’re not the boss of me! Pantheism: May the Force be with you. Pluralism: All roads lead to God. New Spirituality: Just believe in something. Moralistic Thera...

FOUR GOALS OF OUR STUDY IN 1 CORINTHIANS PROCLAMATION AND DEMONSTRATION Focus (and refocus) on Jesus Dealing honestly with sexual issues Engage in meaningful relationships Share Jesus with clarity and relevance 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 EYES ON JESUS: SALVATION WORLDVIEW QUESTIONS: Where did you come from? (Origin) Who am I? (Identity) Why am I here? (Meaning) How should I live? (Morality) Where am I...

FOUR GOALS OF OUR STUDY IN 1 CORINTHIANS PROCLAMATION AND DEMONSTRATION  Focus (and refocus) on Jesus Dealing honestly with sexual issues Engage in meaningful relationships Share Jesus with clarity and relevance 1 CORINTHIANS 1:10-17 EYES ON JESUS: FOCUS Unity is always centered on Jesus (1 Cor. 1:10) Our Mission To develop followers of Jesus Christ. Our Vision Every seeker finds Jesus. Every beli...

Four Goals of our study in 1 Corinthians Proclamation and Demonstration Focus (and refocus) on Jesus. Deal with the issues of sexuality in our world and in our lives. Invest and engage in meaningful relationships. Share Jesus with clarity and relevance. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Eyes on Jesus: Focus  God’s work is real in your life—even in your deepest failure. Your spiritual standing is initiated by Go...

Overview: Proclamation and Demonstration APOSTLE’S CREED I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;[1] the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Fat...

Ecclesiastes 3:11b - …He has put eternity into man’s heart Hell is a real place  Matthew 10:28 - And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.  Hell is the absence of God’s presence and full experience of God’s judgment 2 Thessalonians 1:9 - They will suffer the punishment of eternal destruction, away from the presence...

Pantheism affirms God and denies evil. Atheism affirms evil and denies God. Theism affirms both God and evil.[1]   Categories of evil: Moral, Natural, and Satan   The Remedy for Evil IN CHRIST our present suffering can’t touch our eternal security IN CHRIST our present suffering has purpose IN CHRIST our present suffering is comforted by the presence of God IN CHRIST our present suffering is surpa...

Today, Ron Moore and Dave DiDonato interview author, Sean McDowell. Sean’s book, So the Next Generation Will Know, has been a great resource to our student leaders and parents. Currently, at The Bible Chapel, we are in a series called Relevant Faith, which deals with tough questions and topics surrounding Christianity. You can check out this series at any time at http://www.biblechapel.org/sermons...

IS JESUS REALLY THE ONLY WAY? Religious Pluralism: All religious claims are equally valid, no one religion is justified in making an exclusive claim to the truth. WHO IS JESUS? Islam – Human prophet, a messenger from God, not God, not crucified Judaism – Respected teacher, false messiah, not divine, not resurrected Buddhism – An enlightened human teacher Mormonism – Created Being, Firstborn spirit...

Can the Bible be Trusted? 1. Claims 2. Construction  3. Preservation  How was the Canon confirmed? -Was the book written by a prophet, apostle, or by one associated with an apostle?  -Was the writer confirmed by acts of God?  -Did the message tell the truth about God? -Confirmed by Christ, prophet, apostle? -Does it come with the power of God? -Was it accepted by the people of God? 4. Prophesies 5...