The Bible Chapel Sermons

BLESSED—“Happy” 1. The happiness the Jesus offers quiets the heart in the middle of a storm. 2. The happiness that Jesus offers doesn’t fade. Total Depravity: No part of me is left untouched by sin. My mind and will are tainted by sin. Even my body is under the penalty of sin and is in the process of death. Kingdom of Heaven/God: The place where Jesus is ruling as King. The sphere or realm in whic...

The Beatitudes show us how to live with circumstance proof happiness. Kingdom of Heaven/God: The place where Jesus is ruling as King. The sphere or realm in which Jesus is reigning as King. The Kingdom has come. The Kingdom is here. The Kingdom is coming. The Beatitudes show us how to live in kingdom of heaven today. Who is the King in your life—Jesus or you?

VICTORY in his Ascension V - very much active today. I – intercedes on our behalf C – Commits the Holy Spirit to us T – True King of the world O – Our homecoming is prepared R – Return as King and Judge Y – You are the reason that God sent his Son In these promises found in Jesus’ Ascension and his ultimate VICTORY, we stand a new creation!

1. We are in a helpless and desperate state. 2. Because of our sin we deserve death. 3. Jesus died for your sin and rose from the dead. 4. You can have a personal relationship with the living God based on the work of Jesus—his death and resurrection. God will not let death win. He reverses the irreversible. Will you allow him to reverse your life and eternity? Where will you spend your forever?

Sunday—The Triumphal Entry Monday—Passion for pure worship. Tuesday—Jesus is intolerant of hypocrites. Wednesday—Jesus prepared for his death. Thursday—Remember me Friday—Jesus’ mission was accomplished. What will you do/stop doing/change to know Jesus more intimately? What will you do/stop doing/change to love Jesus more passionately? What will you do/stop doing/change to follow Jesus wholehearte...

1. Authority. 2. Intimacy. 3. Urgency. -------------------- 1. REVERSE. • Sins of Commission—Active Sins—We do what we shouldn’t. • Sins of Omission—Passive Sins—We don’t do what we should. 2. RESTITUTION. 3. GENEROSITY.

Being close to Jesus exposes our complacency. Following Jesus forces us to make decisions Jesus will let us walk away. What is standing in the way of you and Jesus today?

• Immediate Obedience • Immediate Change • Immediate Sight • Immediate Worship

THE MAT OF PERSONAL EXCUSES THE MAT OF SINS Unconfessed Sins Confession: “I own my sin and am sorry for it.” Repentance: “I want to stop it and move from it.” Sins of Inclination THE MAT OF FAILURE “Do not gloat over me, my enemy!” Satan, you are my enemy. You delight in my failure? You think I will stay down on the mat. Think again! “Though I have fallen, I will rise.” Yes, I have fallen but I wi...

The Transfiguration proved the Deity of Jesus. The Transfiguration drove home the truth of Jesus’ suffering. The Transfiguration provided undeniable evidence for eternal life. The Transfiguration confirmed the Great Sacrifice. The Transfiguration shows the humility of Jesus.

When Jesus changes us the internal change is demonstrated in outwards actions. What does that outward change look like? I must deny myself. I must take up my cross. I must follow Jesus. I must be willing to make sacrifices. I don’t belong to the world. I cannot deny Jesus. “Deny himself…” Who is the object of my affections? Really. “Take up his cross….” Am I living in true submission to Jesus? “Fo...

Lesson #1: Be cautious about the buzz of the crowds. Lesson #2: Easy doesn’t always mean right. Hard doesn’t always mean wrong. Lesson #3: Keep your eyes on Christ not on circumstances. Lesson #4: Why are you content to sit in the boat? Lesson #5: Challenge allows us to see Jesus for who he really is.

Tunch Iklin interviews former Steeler JT Thomas.

From this past weekend's sermon: Abortion is the leading cause of death each year in America (Heart disease kills 600,000 each year while 1.2 million pre-born children died each year from abortion) Abortion is an enormous industry generating over $800 million dollars each year for abortion doctors, providers, and facilities. More children have died from abortion than those that have died from all...

God can handle the cries of your heart. You have to learn to trust me. Why are you so afraid? I am right here with you. Trust me. Can you trust Jesus? Can you trust Jesus? Sometimes Jesus calms the storm. Sometimes he calms us in the midst of the storm.

JESUS, THE CHILD BORN TO A VIRGIN, IS THE SAVIOR Jesus is called from Egypt to the land of Israel where he will perform the ministry of the Lord. JESUS WOULD BE CALLED UP FROM EGYPT Jesus settles is his hometown of Nazareth. THE SAVIOR WOULD COME FROM NAZARETH The start of Jesus’ ministry. START OF JESUS’ MINISTRY The reason for Jesus’ earthly ministry is to be the substitutionary atonement for ou...

Three Foundational Principles of Christianity • Jesus is the source of true satisfaction • The Gospel of Grace is vastly superior to the law • Christ alone has revealed God to man. His grace, truth, love, and forgiveness are perfectly sufficient for us.

Incarnation: “God incorporated in flesh.” 1. The Word became flesh to show us the Person of God. 2. The Word became flesh to experience human life. 3. The Word became flesh to pay the penalty of our sin by his physical death on the cross. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.

Jesus—God in the flesh—loved you so much that he came into the world to die on a cross for your sins and mine. He bore our sins in his body on the cross. The debt we couldn’t pay has been nailed to the cross. Children of God have been born of God. You are not broken—you are redeemed. You are a child of the living God.

Through him [The Word] all things were made. Without him nothing was made that has been made. Jesus: The Life-Giver Our Creator—Physical Life Our Sacrifice—Spiritual Life Our Savior—Eternal Life Jesus is not a symbol of enlightenment. He is the true light. Christ provides every man the truth and knowledge sufficient enough to leave him without excuse. Today you stand with no excuse.

When you hear and see Jesus you hear and see the Father. The Word is the expression of God and is powerfully active in the lives and hearts of people. In the beginning was the Word (Eternal). And the Word was with God (Relationship) And the Word was God (Deity) Ask him how he wants you to do Christmas this year.

Who is the last person you want to see in heaven? God’s mercy, through Jesus, pardons the greatest sin. God’s grace, through Jesus, satisfies the greatest sinner. “FOLLOW ME!” IS GRACIOUS CALL TO A NEW LIFE. A REAL WORK OF GRACE IS NEVER KEPT SECRET. RELIGION SUCKS THE LIFE OUT OF GRACE.

He calls us to himself and he calls us to do great things. And he always gives us proof. 1. Jesus was crucified. 2. He was buried in a well-known tomb. 3. The tomb was found to be empty three days later. 4. The Risen Lord made 11 post-resurrection appearances 5. The disciples’ belief in the resurrection based on those appearances. • Cowardly deserters transformed into bold proclaimers • Willing to...

#Jesus Purpose • Know Jesus more intimately • Follow him passionately • Desire to obey him wholeheartedly God is all over our life. Miracles are all around… We just have to acknowledge them. God’s plan is much bigger than you think. Jesus is light. The Holy Spirit doesn’t allow us to sit idle. Let’s not push Jesus away; rather let us fall on our knees and surrender to Him.

Worship is an active demonstration of my love for God by appropriately responding to His Person, Work, and Word in every area of my life. 1. Every person needs Jesus. 2. Every believer is commanded to share Jesus.