The Bible Chapel Sermons

1. To encourage true Christian belonging. 2. To help believers experience true joy. 3. To help believers avoid giving in to patterns of sin. 4. To guard believers from teaching filled with error. 5. To allow believers to know that they are children of God…forever!

Friendship Weekend with Vance McDonald.

The Power of Imitation…The Power of Leading by Example Imitate the Pattern of Paul  8 DAYER - Paul was circumcised by his parents on the Jewish eighth day following his birth in strict compliance with God’s OT covenant starting with Abraham (Genesis 17:12). Significantly this meant Paul was not a later convert to Judaism, he was an insider from birth. “of the people of Israel” more exactly “of the...

Heirs of the Towel “When Jesus said, ‘Do you know what I have done to you?’ he might have added, ‘and do you know who you are, as heirs to the towel?’” Gangel, K. O. (2000). John (Vol. 4, pp. 251–252). Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers. 1. Heirs of the Towel are in sync with the Master of the Towel. 2. Heirs of the Towel are willing and ready to move from comfortable places to do uncomfo...

Are we doing the good works that God prepared for you and placed you on this planet to get done?  1. Ask Him.  2. Read God’s Word daily. 3. Do something. 4. When God shows you the direction—Go for it!

The Believer’s Job Description  Point people to Jesus Our assignment is to allow God to use us in our present stage of live to point family, friends, classmates, work associates, and neighbors toward Jesus. A heart of service is developed from the inside out. A heart of service is confirmed by acts of service. -Adopting a missionary to pray for. -Serving at Washington City Mission. -Serving at a l...

Profess Jesus Proclaim Jesus Follow Jesus The Believer’s Job Description: Point people to Jesus Our assignment is to allow God to use us in our present stage of live to point family, friends, classmates, work associates, and neighbors toward Jesus. Unselfish leadership has a grip on the “Why” of our existence. Unselfish leadership has a grip on the Person of Jesus. Four actions points: Advent The...

- Profess faith in Jesus as Savior and Lord   - Proclaim the Good News of Jesus  - Follow Jesus with every area of your life

Evangelism—Sharing Jesus to your world. Missions—Sharing Jesus around the world. Missionary = Global Worker Missions = Global Ministry The Bible Chapel’s Global Worker Challenge: Adopt a Global Worker to pray for on a regular basis. 1. PRAYER IS WITHIN OUR DAILY RYTHME. 2. ALLOW THE HOLY SPIRIT TO DIRECT YOUR CONVERSATION WITH GOD. 3. PRAY REALISTICALLY NOT RITUALISITICLY. Theodorus said of Martin...

1.  Pray for your children. Thanksgiving: Children are a gift from the Lord (Ps. 127.3). Thank God everyday for your children, their spouses, your grandchildren.  Wisdom: Pray for spiritual wisdom to make godly decisions.  Know Him better: Ask God to grow them deep in their knowledge and love for Christ. Future Hope: Pray that your children live with eternity in mind. Glorious inheritance: Thank G...

The instruction of God should drive your heart—mind, emotions, and will. The primarily way we teach our children is modeling and mentoring.   Our love for Jesus controls our actions, direction, and the atmosphere of our homes. You cannot impress on you children what you don’t possess.    CHALLENGE: Get serious about developing as a follower of Jesus. The ball is in your court. Pray for your childr...

1.  LEAVING: Complete loyalty to spouse. Here are some questions for dating and married couples to consider:  Are there unhealthy emotional ties to your parents, siblings, and/or friends? Do arguments occur with regularity over issues dealing with your parents, siblings, and/or friends? Do you discuss your marriage issues with parents, siblings, and/or friends? 2.  UNITED TO: Commitment. “United t...

Unselfie begins with Jesus and flows to others (Philippians 2:1-2) An Unselfie Life is not about ME; it’s about WE (Philippians 2:3-4) An Unselfie Life uses personal advantages for the sake of others. An Unselfie Life serves others. Made himself nothing: Jesus was fully God but he laid aside the independent use of his attributes. Took on the nature of a servant being made in human likeness: Althou...

The path to forgiveness begins with an appeal for God’s mercy (Ps. 51:1a) The path to forgiveness is paved by God’s character (Ps. 51:1b) The path to forgiveness is a heart-felt desire for a fresh start (Ps. 51:1c-2) The path to forgiveness causes me to own my sin (Ps. 51:3) The path to forgiveness acknowledges that all sin is against God (Ps. 51:4a) The path to forgiveness accepts the consequence...

True Repentance • Conviction • Confession • Change The path to forgiveness begins an appeal for God’s mercy (Psalm 51:1a) Grace: receiving what I don’t deserve. Mercy: not receiving what I do deserve. The path to forgiveness is paved by God’s character. The path of forgiveness is a heart-felt desire for a fresh start. • Blot out my transgressions. • Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity. • Cleanse m...

SATAN’S CHALLENGE • Does God communicate clearly? (3:1b) • Does God tell the truth? (3:4) • Are God’s motives pure? (3:5) THE WOMAN’S RESPONSE (Genesis 3:6-7) The Anatomy of Temptation and Sin • Saw: Appealing (3:6a) • Wanted: Desire (3:6b) • Took: Participation (3:6c) • Hide: Cover Up (3:7) GOD’S CONFRONTATION (Genesis 3:8-19) • Sin causes us to hide from God (3:8-10). • Sin causes us to blame Go...

1. There is one God.  2. God exists in three Persons. 3. Each Person of the Godhead is eternal. 4. Each Person is distinct.  5. Each Person has different functions. 6. The Trinity is a mystery. Being made in the image of God means that humans share—imperfectly and finitely in God’s nature. Image of God: Communicable Attributes Life Morality Justice Wisdom Love Communication Creativity Emotions Wil...

Do Justice Love Kindness Walk humbly with God

Duplicity: Speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter. The state or quality of having two elements or parts; being twofold or double. Integrity: A life of wholeness. Duplicity: A life of contradicting parts. 1. Integrity begins with the fear of the Lord. Fear of the LORD: Awe and reverence for our loving Father demonstrated in a life of wisdom. Wisdom:...

Theology of Work: God’s Design. God provided the example. Work is God’s idea. The Fall changed the complexion of work. Jesus redeemed work. Work is a gift from God. Diligent: Sharp. Industrious. Persevering. Hard-working. Attentive. Sluggard: Looseness. Slackness. Lazy. Self-focused. The Sluggard: Shameful (Proverbs 10:4a, 5) Lazy (Proverbs 12:27a; 19:24; 26:14-15) Undependable (Proverbs 10:26) Fu...

WORDS COME FROM THE HEART. WORDS ARE POWERFUL. SPEECH TO ADDRESS AND AVOID • Corrupt and Foul Speech • Gossip • Flattery • Judgmental WORDS: PRACTICAL APPLICATION • Stay away from a gossiper. • Guard your lips. Don’t talk too much. • Be discerning with your words. • Think before you speak. • Timing is everything. • Use words to calm. • Use words to build up.

If you don’t control anger, anger will control you.   CHARACTERISTICS OF ANGER Anger acts out Anger keeps the emotional pot stirred Anger lacks self-control  ANGER: APPLICATION Stay away from an angry person Submit continually to the Spirit’s control Don’t get dragged into an angry person’s issue Pick your emotional engagements prayerfully Be a calming influencer Get Christian counseling

OBSERVATION • The importance of teaching sexuality to our children. • The reality of sexual temptation. • Characteristics that cause us to fall. • Dangers of sexual sin. APPLICATION • A verse to memorize and review. • Ways to protect your marriages. • Ways to avoid temptation SEXUALITY IN THE PROVERBS: OBSERVATIONS • Parents: Teach your children about sex and sexuality! • Sex—outside the God-given...

Relationship Red Flags • The Isolationist • The person surrounded by “Yes Friends” • The smartest person in the room People who will bring you down: • The Gossip • The Angry Person • The Pleasure Seeker People who will build you up • A person who understands biblical friendship • A person who sharpens your character • A person who will tell you what you don’t want to hear • A person who will liste...

Four Pillars of Giving God owns all things (Psalm 24:1-2; Psalm 50:10-12)  All things are a gift from Him (Romans 11:35-36; James 1:17) All things are to be used for Him (Romans 11:36; Colossians 1:16) Giving is an act of worship (Proverbs 3:9; Philemon 4:17-18)   WEALTH CAN PROVIDE A FALSE SENSE OF SECURITY. RUNNING AFTER MONEY WILL RUN YOU INTO THE GROUND.   GOD BLESSES GENEROSITY.