The Chapel Cleveland's Podcast

Slide 1: Ponder this: Practice prayer as pleasure, not pain. Slide 2: Ponder this: God’s invitation for you to work with Him always leads you to a crisis of belief that requires faith and action. (Henry Blackaby, from Experiencing God) Slide 3: Ponder this: There is power in proclaiming the prophecies. Slide 4: Numbers 6:24 The LORD bless you, and keep you; 25 The LORD make His face shine on you,...

Slides: Slide 1: Isaiah 9:6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Slide 2: Micah 5:2 "But as for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, [Too] little to be among the clans of Judah, From you One will go forth for Me to be ruler in Israel. His goings fo...

Slides: Slide: What is advent? Advent = “arrival” or “coming” Advent is the celebration of two primary things: The first advent (past arrival) of Christ in His birth. The second advent (future arrival) of Christ in His return. Slide: Why light candles? Light represents life and hope! Jesus is the light of the world. Slide: John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the...

Slides: Slide: How do we contend for the faith? Maintain sound doctrine. (Protect the Gospel.) Slide: Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Slide: 1 Corinthians 15:1 Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you sta...

Slides: Slide: There is a divine order to life. Here’s how it works… Slide: Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, [which is] your spiritual service of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, tha...

Slides: Slide 1: Our position in Christ: Called – invited to a banquet Beloved – loved without condition Kept – carefully taken care of Slide 2: There is only one way to salvation. Slide 3: Ephesians 4:4 [There is] one body and one Spirit, just as also you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all who is over all and through all and in...

Slides: Hebrews 3:13 - But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today,” so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Josh 1:5-7 No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore...

Slide: Matthew 24:21 "For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. Revelation 7:14 I said to him, "My lord, you know." And he said to me, "These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Slide: The fruit of the study of eschatol...

Slides: Slide 1: Matthew 24:3 As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things happen, and what [will be] the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?" ... 10 "At that time many will fall away and will betray one another and hate one another. ... 14 "This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in the whole world as a te...

Slides: Slide 1: Isaiah 45:1 Thus says the LORD to Cyrus His anointed, Whom I have taken by the right hand, To subdue nations before him And to loose the loins of kings; To open doors before him so that gates will not be shut: ... 4 "For the sake of Jacob My servant, And Israel My chosen [one,] I have also called you by your name; I have given you a title of honor Though you have not known Me. Sli...

Slides: Slide 1: Observations about spiritual warfare: The worldly rarely recognize or value the spiritual. Slide 2: Observations about spiritual warfare: It’s exhausting. Slide 3: About those angels and demons: Remember that the real battle is a spiritual one. Slide 4: Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12 For our...

Slide: “In what follows, I reserve the right to change my mind later this evening and as often as necessary for the rest of my life, until I finally settle the matter. What I’m about to unfold now for you will annoy some, disappoint others, confuse many, and perhaps encourage a few.” Alistair Begg Slide: Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life…change my mind. Slide: John 15:14 "You are M...

Slides: Pray that the sufficiency of the Word will create a fervently praying church. Matthew 6:9-13 - "Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10 'Your kingdom come. Your will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. 11 'Give us this day our daily bread. 12 'And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 'And do not lead us into temptation, b...

Slides: Slide: The death of James communicates: -That no one person is indispensable in our mission to take the Gospel to the world. -That bad things sometimes happen to good people. -That the Gospel of Christ is worth more than anything. Slide: 2 Co 4:16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary afflicti...

Slides: Slide: The little horn of Daniel 7: Came from the 4th beast Started small, grew larger than the others Replaces/subdues 3 of the 10 horns on the beast Eyes of a man and uttering great boasts Slain by the Ancient of Days Waged war with the saints and overpowered them Speaks out against the Most High Intends to make alterations in time and law Holy ones given into his hands for 3.5 years Sli...

Slide: Why do these things matter to us? 1- You are living in the last days. Slide: Hebrews 1:1 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, 2 in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. Slide: Why do these things matter to us? 2- They should cause us to look for Jesus r...

Slides: Slide: We live on a need to know basis. Slide: So what do we need to know when we don’t know? Slide: Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to [His] purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined [to become] conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among m...

Slides: Slide: Romans 14:1 Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters. (NIV) Romans 14:1 As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. (ESV) Romans 14:1 Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don’t see things the way you do. And don’t jump all over them every time they do or say something you don’t agree with—even when...

Slides: Slide: Philippians 1:27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or remain absent, I will hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel; Slide: Philippians 2:2 make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in spirit, intent on...

Slide: Romans 12:11 Work hard and do not be lazy. Serve the Lord with a heart full of devotion. 12 Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times. Slide: May the world not be able to find any fault with us, unless it is in obedience to Jesus. Slide: 1 Kings 8:30- ‘Hear the supplication of your servant and of your people Israel when they pray toward this place. He...

Slide 1: Don’t try to “medicate” your problems away. Let them lead you back to the Gospel. Slide 2: 2 Corinthians 5:1 For we know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 For indeed in this [house] we groan, longing to be clothed with our dwelling from heaven, Slide 3: Don’t grow discouraged; alway...

Slides: Slide: A testimony is a powerful tool. Slide: “Today, the greatest challenge facing American evangelicals is not persecution from the world, but seduction by the world.” CJ Mahaney Slide: “Leadership is a stewardship. It’s temporary. And you’re accountable.” Andy Stanley Slide: How deeply do you care for the lost? Slide: Luke 6:35 "But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting no...

Slides: Slide: “Today, the greatest challenge facing American evangelicals is not persecution from the world, but seduction by the world” -CJ Mahaney Slide: What is your Golden Image? Slide: Philippians 2:14-16 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them lik...