THE CHAPEL at Pasadena Podcast

In this sermon, Pastor Steven introduces David, the king chosen not by the people but by God Himself. While Saul’s reign is marked by outward appearance and fading strength, David is selected because God sees what man cannot see—the heart. From the fields of Bethlehem to the courts of Saul, David emerges as a shepherd, musician, and servant through whom God begins preparing His people for a differ...

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Dave talks through John 8 and how a community on mission loves mercy. Loves it.

In this sermon, Pastor Steven examines Saul’s final failure as king in 1 Samuel 15 and the obedience that God desires from His people. Though Saul achieves military victory, his partial obedience reveals a deeper problem: a heart more concerned with appearances, personal judgment, and the approval of others than with trusting and obeying God’s word. As Samuel declares that “to obey is better than...

In this sermon, Pastor Steven contrasts the fear-driven leadership of Saul with the courageous faith of Jonathan during Israel’s conflict with the Philistines. As Saul struggles to trust God when circumstances turn against him, Jonathan moves forward in confidence, believing that “nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few.” Through their stories, we see the difference between relyi...

In this sermon, Pastor Steven introduces Saul, Israel’s first king, and explores the contrast between the leader the people desired and the leader God’s people truly needed. Chosen by God and empowered by His Spirit, Saul appears to have every natural qualification for the throne, yet subtle cracks in his character begin to emerge from the very start. As Saul’s story unfolds, we are challenged to...

In this sermon, Pastor Steven introduces Saul, Israel’s first king—a man who seemed to have everything the people were looking for. Chosen by God yet shaped by the desires of the nation, Saul’s rise reveals the difference between the king people want and the king they truly need. As Saul begins his reign with promise and success, the seeds of deeper struggles are already present, pointing us beyon...

In this sermon, Pastor Steven explores the pivotal transition from the era of the judges to the rise of Israel’s monarchy. Through Israel’s repentance at Mizpah, Samuel’s victory over the Philistines, and the raising of the Ebenezer stone, we see a God who remains faithful to His people despite their weakness and wandering. Yet as Israel demands a king “like the nations,” this message reveals both...

In this sermon, Pastor Steven walks through one of the darkest moments in Israel’s history—the defeat by the Philistines, the capture of the ark, and the death of Eli and his sons. As Israel treats the presence of God like a tool to control rather than a holy reality to worship, the story reveals both the depth of the nation’s spiritual decline and the danger of trying to use God for our own purpo...

In this sermon, Pastor Steven contrasts the corruption of Eli’s household with the quiet faithfulness of Samuel to show how God begins His work of renewal in seasons of spiritual decline. As the word of the Lord comes to the young Samuel in the silence of the night, we see that God is never absent from His people—even when His voice seems rare. Through Samuel’s call, this message explores how God...

In this message from John 11, Pastor Dave explores the story of Jesus raising Lazarus and what it means for the church to be a community that walks by faith together. Through the responses of the disciples, Martha, Mary, and the grieving crowd, this sermon shows how faith often involves following Jesus through uncertainty, bringing Him our grief and questions, and trusting Him even when His purpos...

In this sermon, Pastor Steven begins the story of 1 Samuel with Hannah—a woman marked by sorrow, longing, and faithful prayer. Through her anguish and her desperate cry before the Lord, we see the tender heart of a God who hears the pain of His people and works through ordinary lives to accomplish extraordinary purposes. As the birth of Samuel signals the beginning of a new era for Israel, this me...

Join us as this Sunday, Pastor Mike Dsane, lead pastor at King's Harbor Church in Torrance, CA delivers the word from Matthew 26. Pastor Dsane navigates prayer and how we as Christians ought to confess our dependence on God.

In this opening sermon to 1 Samuel, Pastor Steven introduces the story of Israel’s transition from chaos to kingship through the lens of the “Ebenezer”—a stone that marks God’s faithfulness. Tracing the broader story of Scripture from Judges to the rise of Samuel, Saul, and David, this message shows how God’s people, broken and leaderless, are led toward the need for a true king. As the story unfo...

Join us for Easter Sunday as Pastor Steven delivers a powerful message on the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Steven explores Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as the long-awaited King—and the tension surrounding His arrival. From the donkey to the cries of “Hosanna” to the cleansing of the temple, every detail reveals a bold and deliberate claim: the King has come to take His throne. Yet this triumph is unlike any other. The same crowds that welcome Him will soon reject Him,...

In this sermon, Pastor Dave explores two familiar miracles in Matthew 14—Jesus feeding the five thousand and walking on water—to reveal His royal authority over both need and chaos. In desolate places where we lack enough, Jesus provides abundantly; in overwhelming storms where we lose control, Jesus reigns with power and presence. More than displays of power, these moments reveal the heart of the...

In this message from Matthew 7, Pastor Steven explores what sets Jesus apart as a teacher—not just His wisdom, but His authority. Unlike the scribes, Jesus speaks not as an interpreter of truth, but as the King who declares it. His words carry the weight of divine authority, calling for more than admiration—they demand a response. Through the familiar image of building a house on rock or sand, thi...

What does the coronation of Jesus look like? In Matthew 3–4 we see a royal moment unlike any earthly ceremony. Instead of crowns, robes, and thrones, Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River, anointed by the Spirit, affirmed by the voice of the Father, and then led into the wilderness to face temptation. This strange “coronation” reveals the kind of king Jesus truly is. Drawing on the story of David’...

What kind of king is Jesus? In this opening message for the season of Lent, we begin in an unexpected place: the genealogy in the first chapter of Matthew. At first glance it appears to be only a long list of names, but within it lies the story of God’s promises unfolding across generations. From Abraham to David to the exile and beyond, every era of Israel’s history points forward to the arrival...

In his final sermon on this series in Judges, Pastor Steven explores the story of Gideon, the unlikely deliverer God raises up at Israel’s lowest point. From tearing down idols to defeating a vast enemy army with only 300 men, Gideon’s life shows that salvation belongs to the Lord alone—not to human strength or strategy. Yet even in his greatest victory, Gideon reveals the limits of human leaders...

In this sermon, Pastor Steven contrasts the faithful leadership of Deborah and Barak with the violent ambition of Abimelech to show what kind of ruler God’s people truly need. Through stories of courage, prophecy, betrayal, and destruction, Judges reveals the difference between deliverers raised up by God and leaders who seize power for themselves. As Israel’s condition continues to unravel, this...

In this sermon, Pastor Steven contrasts the deliverance of Ehud with the tragic rise of Jephthah to show how Israel’s spiritual condition continues to decline. What begins with clever victory and national peace ends with reckless vows, civil war, and the slaughter of brothers by brothers. Through these dark stories, Judges reveals the danger of distorted worship, broken unity, and trusting human w...

In this sermon, Pastor Dave begins a new focus on being a “community on mission” by turning to Jesus’ words in John 15. He unpacks what it means for Christ to be the True Vine and for believers to abide in Him, showing why this calling is both essential and difficult. Through images of pruning, fruit, and friendship with Jesus, this message reveals how lasting joy and faithful mission flow not fro...

In this episode, we trace the story of Samson alongside Israel’s first judge, Othniel, to see how far God’s people—and their leaders—have fallen. From miraculous birth to tragic end, Samson’s life is marked by strength without holiness, victory without faithfulness, and passion without obedience. By comparing these two judges, we uncover the pattern of Israel’s sin, the danger of compromise, and t...

In this sermon, Pastor Steven explores the spiritual collapse of Israel in Judges 2 and Judges 17–18, showing how life without a king leads not only to moral chaos but to corrupted worship. Through the stories of a new generation that forgets the Lord, Micah’s silver idol, and the tribe of Dan’s violent migration, this message reveals how false religion grows from within God’s people when His auth...