The Bible Chapel Sermons

I’ll know God’s Word is transforming me when my focus shifts from self-glory to God’s glory. Nehemiah 9, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 12:2   I’ll know God’s Word is transforming me when my pride shrinks and humility grows. Proverbs 29:23, Psalm 25:9, Luke 14:11, 1 Peter 5:5-6   I’ll know God’s Word is transforming me when I’m constantly overwhelmed by God’s grace and mercy. Nehemiah 9:17, 19, 27, 28, 31,...

Read, study, and obey God’s Word. ·     Read God’s Word to learn who God is and who you are. ·     Study God’s Word to understand what God desires and how to respond. ·     Obey God’s Word to experience God’s joy and strength. -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do...

Nehemiah held a privileged position in the powerful Persian Empire. When he learned that the walls of Jerusalem—the city of his ancestors—were in ruins, the people were living in disgrace, and God was being mocked, he was moved to action. God put it in Nehemiah’s heart to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls that provided protection, security, and identity to the city.   Nehemiah traveled fro...

יִרְאַ֣ת – fear/reverence (n./identity) – a feeling of profound respect/reverence for someone or something. Nehemiah 5:15, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 9:10   ירא – to fear/revere (v./action/state of being) – to regard with feelings of respect/reverence, consider hallowed exalted or to be in awe of, leading to action. Deuteronomy 10:12,20, Deuteronomy 13:4   A believer operating in fear of man, in order...

The believer’s motivation for wholehearted obedience: Every moment of every day, God sees me. Nehemiah 5:19, 13:14, 13:31 At the judgment seat of Christ, God will remember what I’ve done. Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 Jesus laid down His life for me, now I’m called to lay down my life for Him. Galatians 2:20 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox...

CONTEXT AND INTRODUCTION Nehemiah held a high position in the Persian Empire when God called him to a greater endeavor. The walls around Jerusalem had been destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 B.C., leaving the city without protection, security, and identity. Now, 140 years later, it was time to rebuild the walls. In Nehemiah 3, the true leader did what leaders do best.  Nehemiah recruited a team o...

Two things here: ·     Strong leaders followed Nehemiah because of his heart, passion, and purpose. ·     Nehemiah had the confidence to recruit leaders better than him. “Insecure leaders” is an oxymoron (See 2 Chron. 24:4, 13). The second thing we learn about Nehemiah’s leadership in this chapter is that he was a master at delegation. He got the right people around him and strategically organized...

Nehemiah’s game plan to set a God-given vision for your (insert area):   1)  Prayerfully set a clear vision goal from God’s Word. Nehemiah 2:12,18, Proverbs 29:18 2)  Intentionally lay out practical steps toward your goal. Nehemiah 2:12-16 3)  Confidently communicate the vision to those impacted. Nehemiah 2:17-18 4)  Don’t let fear prevent you from taking each next step. Nehemiah 2:2-3 5)  Let out...

Godly leaders are persistent in prayer. Nehemiah 1:4 Godly leaders exude humility and reverence towards God. Nehemiah 1:5-6 Godly leaders are we-focused, not me-focused. Nehemiah 1:6-7, 11 Godly leaders in trials cling to the promises of God’s Word. Nehemiah 1:8-10 Godly leaders don’t just propose solutions, they own them. Nehemiah 1:11 Godly leaders model Jesus. Mark 1:35, Phil. 2:8, Mark 10:45,...

We want to celebrate what God has done at TBC over the past 60 years and look forward to what God will do in the next 60 years of our church…and we’ll do it through the lens of the two verses that have driven the vision and direction of our church for 60 years. These verses drive our mission statement:   The Bible Chapel exists to develop followers of Jesus Christ in the South Hills of Pittsburgh,...

May you experience the joy of Easter and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ!  -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org. GROWTH TRAC...

Join us this Holy Week as we prepare our hearts for Jesus' sacrifice for us on Good Friday and celebrate his resurrection on Easter!

Join us this Holy Week as we prepare our hearts for Jesus' sacrifice for us on Good Friday and celebrate his resurrection on Easter!

Join us this Holy Week as we prepare our hearts for Jesus' sacrifice for us on Good Friday and celebrate his resurrection on Easter!

Join us this Holy Week as we prepare our hearts for Jesus' sacrifice for us on Good Friday and celebrate his resurrection on Easter!

Representative Substitution: Jesus represented us (the guilty), took our place, and experienced the judgment of God—instead of us.   Imputation: God imputed (credited) our sin on Jesus. God imputed (credited) Jesus’ righteousness to us.  Israel was longing for a military leader who could free them from life in Rome. God’s Messiah was a suffering servant who freed us from sin for eternity. Israel w...

Repentance consists of four connecting parts - the “Circle of Repentance”: ·     Repentance begins with awareness. ·     Awareness moves us to godly sorrow. ·     Godly sorrow drives us to the Person of God. ·     The power of God allows us to change. -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do you have a...

Repentance begins with an awareness of sin.   How do we become aware of our sins?   ·     When we read God’s Word daily. ·     When the Holy Spirit convicts us. ·     When we are confronted with our rebellion. ·     When we are instructed in our ignorance. ·     When we are challenged in our indifference.   The Believer’s Daily Prayer for awareness of sin   Psalm 139:23-24 Search me, O God, and kn...

As His children, the sovereign hand of our God guides us when we humbly seek Him. Ezra 7:9-10, Ezra 8:21-23, Acts 14:23, Matthew 6:16-18   As His children, the sovereign hand of our God gives us constant confidence in His unwavering goodness. Ezra 8:18, Ezra 8:22, Ezra 7:28, Romans 8:28   As His children, the sovereign hand of our God gives us eternal security in our final destination. Ezra 8:22,...

Ezra 8:15-20, 1 Peter 2:9-10   As God’s royal priesthood, in Christ, we are CHOSEN. Ephesians 1:3-5, John 15:16   As God’s royal priesthood, in Christ, we are FORGIVEN. Ephesians 1:7   As God’s royal priesthood, in Christ, we are FAMILY. John 1:12, Ephesians 2:19   As God’s royal priesthood, in Christ, we are declared RIGHTEOUS and called to HOLINESS. Philippians 3:9, 1 Peter 1:15-16   As God’s ro...

Ezra was God’s man for the job. Ezra 7:10 explains Ezra’s passion.   Ezra set his heart… Ezra “set his heart” to follow hard after God. The Hebrew word translated “set” הֵכִ֣ין means to be to be firm and steadfast—to be committed to do something. It describes a whole-hearted devotion. Ezra was determined that he would not be distracted or discouraged. He arranged his life to keep this commitment....

THE PROMISES OF HAGGAI   ·     “Thus says the Lord of hosts” (1:5, 7, 9, 14; 2:4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 23). ·     “I am with you” (1:13) ·     “Be strong…for I am with you” (2:4) ·     “My Spirit remains in your midst” (2:5) ·     “Fear not” (2:5) ·     “The silver in mine and the gold is mine” (2:8 ·     “I will give peace” (2:9) ·     “…From this day on I will bless you” (2:19) ·     “I am about to s...

Two Take-Aways: ·     Stuck on yourself—Own it and Rebuild ·     Stuck in your past—Move Forward THE PROMISES OF HAGGAI   ·     “Thus says the Lord of hosts” (1:5, 7, 9, 14; 2:4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 23). ·     “I am with you” (1:13) ·     “Be strong…for I am with you” (2:4) ·     “My Spirit remains in your midst” (2:5) ·     “Fear not” (2:5) ·     “The silver in mine and the gold is mine” (2:8 ·     “...

Remnant Lessons Regarding Biblical Persecution   Bold obedience to God’s Word will always bring worldly opposition. Ezra 4:1-24, John 15:18-20, 2 Timothy 3:12   Satan’s primary strategy is to infiltrate God’s people from within; specifically, to doubt and deviate from God’s Word. Ezra 4:2, Genesis 3:1, Matthew 7:15, Romans 16:17-18, 1 Timothy 6:20-21   Believers must anchor every decision in the t...

The Remnant Road Map to Authentic Biblical Community Intentional Unity Ezra 3:1 ↓ Complete Allegiance to God and His Word Ezra 3:2-6,10, John 17:17 ↓ Whole-hearted Worship Ezra 3:5,10-11, Isaiah 6:5, Luke 5:8, Lev. 1:9, Hosea 6:6, Romans 12:1-2 ↓ Eyes fixed on Jesus John 19:23, Haggai 2:9, Matthew 12:6, Hebrews 12:1-2 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbo...