The Bible Chapel Sermons

Today is part four of a series on prayer. The purpose of this series is to understand that prayer is simply talking to our heavenly Father. The Scriptural focus of our study is Matthew 6:5-15 where Jesus provided prayer instruction for believers. This prayer is intended to be a model for believers to follow, not simply a prayer to be recited. We have stressed that prayer is an ongoing conversation...

Today is part three of a series on prayer. The purpose of this series is to understand that prayer is simply talking to our heavenly Father. The Scriptural focus of our study will be Matthew 6:5-15 where Jesus provided prayer instruction for believers. This prayer is intended to be a model for believers to follow, not simply a prayer to be recited. Today, our focus is on Matthew 6:11-12.   Give us...

Today is part two of a series on prayer. The purpose of this series is to understand that prayer is simply talking to our heavenly Father. The Scriptural focus of our study will be Matthew 6:5-15, where Jesus provided prayer instruction for believers. This prayer is intended to be a model for believers to follow, not simply a prayer to be recited. Prayer is a personal conversation with God. ------...

Today, we begin a series on prayer. The purpose of this series is to understand that prayer is simply talking to our heavenly Father. The Scriptural focus of our study will be Matthew 6:5-15, where Jesus provided prayer instruction for believers. This prayer is intended to be a model for believers to follow, not simply a prayer to be recited.    Prayer is simply having a conversation with God.   ...

Galatians 5:16-26   The believer who is led by the Spirit and thus exhibits the fruit of the Spirit… daily abides in God’s Word and prayer. John 14:26, John 16:13-14   attracts others to Jesus. Matthew 5:14-16, 1 Peter 2:12   develops others for Jesus. Matthew 28:19, Philippians 3:17   nourishes the body of Christ. Galatians 5:13-15, Hebrews 10:24-25   --------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Ge...

What is love? Where does it come from? What does it look like? Today we will consider one of the most known verses of the Bible. Our focus will be on God’s love and what he did to show it in a self-sacrificing way. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. --------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’...

What is joy? Where can I find it? How can I develop it? There are nine Hebrew words translated as “joy” in the Old Testament. They describe:  A deep feeling Taking delight in someone or something Joyfulness that accompanies music Taking pleasure in something Shouting for joy Where Do I Find Joy? There are two kinds of joy: Temporal and Eternal Temporal joy is found in the world. Temporal joy is no...

“For he himself is our peace” - Jesus is our peace. Ephesians 2:14, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:14   BUT NOW IN CHRIST JESUS… our eternal position is peace with God. Ephesians 2:13-22   BUT NOW IN CHRIST JESUS… our daily experience is peace from God. Ephesians 2:18, John 14:26-27, Philippians 4:6-7   BUT NOW IN CHRIST JESUS… our responsibility is to promote peace in the body of Christ. Ephesians 2:13-22, P...

Without Jesus, the unbeliever has perishing hope, and hell will be their eternal home. (Proverbs 10:28, Proverbs 11:7, Ephesians 2:12, Job 8:13, Job 27:8)   The believer’s living hope resides in Jesus, our resurrected Savior. (1 Peter 1:3)   First Advent > Believer’s Living Hope > Second Advent   In our eternal home, we’ll never experience decay, destruction, or death. (1 Peter 1:4-5, 1 Corinthian...

Evil is all around us. From hatred, envy, and jealousy to sex trafficking, dealing deadly drugs, school shootings, divorce, and even gossip. Evil wreaks havoc in countries, communities, and families. This is not the way it’s supposed to be, but it’s the way it is in this life under the sun.  Last week we addressed the question, “Why Does Evil Exist?” ( click to view that sermon ). Here is a quick...

Evil is all around us. From hatred, envy, and jealousy to sex trafficking, dealing deadly drugs, school shootings, divorce, and even gossip. Evil wreaks havoc in countries, communities, and families. This is not the way it’s supposed to be, but it’s the way it is in this life under the sun.  The two questions we want to address this week and next are these: Why Does Evil Exist? Why Does God Allow...

The mid-term elections are coming this week. While I will never endorse political candidates, we do encourage you to vote. Who you vote for should be a decision made prayerfully between you and God. We want to do three things: • Consider the God-ordained role of government • Consider characteristics to look for in leaders • Determine how these characteristics should apply personally Solomon’s take...

The Beatles sang, “I don’t care too much for money, ‘cause money can’t buy me love.’” In another song, they made the point, “Money don’t get everything it’s true. What it don’t get I can’t use. So gimme money (that’s what I want). A little money (that’s what I want). That’s what I want, ye-ye-yeah, that’s what I want.” Many believers move through the same emotions. We know we shouldn’t care too mu...

Self-indulgent Pleasure Leads To (Eccl. 2:11): “Vanity” – meaningless results “Striving after wind” – empty wandering purpose “Nothing to be gained” – no lasting advantage שִׂמְחָה (7/94) – “pleasure” (sensory happiness) – the result of self-indulgence שִׂמְחָה (83/94) – “gladness, joy, delight, rejoice” – the result of being in right relationship with God True lasting שִׂמְחָה (joy/gladness) is f...

Does your work really matter? Is work just something you do until you retire? What’s your motivation for work? What should be your motivation for your work? How should a Christian view his or her work? During your working career, 50% of your waking hours are spent on the job. Only 33% of workers reported feeling engaged at work, 50% feel stressed on a daily basis, 41% are worried, 22% are sad, and...

GOD AND TIME God is sovereign over every moment in time, nothing happens outside his superintendence. Ecclesiastes 3:1,11-14 JESUS AND TIME Jesus is the only human being who, through every moment in his life, perfectly obeyed God. Galatians 4:4, John 7:30, John 6:38 BELIEVER AND TIME The believer should approach time less in terms of duration, and more as an opportunity to joyfully obey and serve...

What’s the difference between knowledge and wisdom? Where does wisdom come from? What does wisdom look like in everyday life? Where does wisdom come from? Worldly Wisdom: Naturalism: Everything comes from natural properties and causes. Hedonism: Life is motivated by the desire for pleasure and avoidance of pain. Existentialism: Every person is responsible for creating his or her own meaning. Postm...

In today’s world, information is quickly delivered to us in vast amounts from all parts of the world. And…with all the “advances,” life under the sun is still “vanity” (short, elusive, confusing, and wearisome). The Information Age brought on a new set of problems. TikTok not only numbs young minds but challenges our children to question their sexual identity. Social media keeps us alone while “co...

Ecclesiastes, along with Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and the Song of Solomon, is in the Wisdom Literature section of the Old Testament. These books deal with the way the world works. They mix direct statements with analogies and word pictures. Sometimes it addresses big problems—like why is there evil in the world—and other times it deals with smaller issues that can be addressed with common sense—reck...

Ecclesiastes, along with Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and the Song of Solomon, is in the Wisdom Literature section of the Old Testament. These books deal with the way the world works. They mix direct statements with analogies and word pictures. Sometimes it addresses big problems—like why there is evil in the world—and other times it deals with smaller issues that can be addressed with common sense—reck...

#BeLikeEpaphroditus Serving the body of Christ for me is an utmost priority, knowing my role is equally essential in the eyes of God. Philippians 2:25 Serving the body of Christ is never me focused, always others focused. Philippians 2:26-30, Philippians 2:3-5 DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo . LIVING GROUNDED Learn m...

#BeLikeMary At the feet of Jesus, consume his Word every day Luke 10:39, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35 At the feet of Jesus, cast all your cares on him John 11:32-35, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 5:7, Romans 8:26, Philippians 4:6-7 At the feet of Jesus, unashamedly offer your life every day as a living sacrifice to him John 12:1-8, Romans 12:1-2 DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to...

#BeLikeJonathan Pursue soul-knitting relationships with other believers 1 Samuel 18:1, Proverbs 17:17 Be about God’s agenda, not your agenda 1 Samuel 18:3-4, 1 Samuel 23:17 Seek opportunities to help others find strength in God 1 Samuel 23:15-18, Luke 19:10 DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo . LIVING GROUNDED Learn more...

#BeLikeHannah Daily rejoice in the Lord 1 Samuel 2:1-2, 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Daily seek the wisdom of God 1 Samuel 2:3 Daily find contentment in the Lord 1 Samuel 2:5, Hebrews 13:5 Daily trust that God is in control 1 Samuel 2:6-8 Daily fix our eyes on Jesus 1 Samuel 2:9-10, Luke 1:68-69, Hebrews 12:1-2 DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblec...

Ephesians 3:14-21 is a prayer for spiritual strength. It follows Paul’s discourse on doctrine and precedes his section on practical application. Paul knows the believer can live with a head full of knowledge and a shriveled heart. He also knows trying to live the Christian life in our own strength is futile. So, after the doctrine discourse and before the practical application section, Paul prays...