The Chapel Cleveland's Podcast

Slides: “On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. Whoever believes in Me, as Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” Now this He said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive…” John 7:37-39 1. Realize Your Need to Power Up! 2. Remember that Power comes from a...

Slides: Slide: Some “grey” matters are black and white after all. Slide: Psa. 106:35 But they mingled with the nations And learned their practices, 36 And served their idols, Which became a snare to them. 37 They even sacrificed their sons and their daughters to the demons, 38 And shed innocent blood, The blood of their sons and their daughters, Whom they sacrificed to the idols of Canaan; And the...

Slides: Slide: Salvation has always been about faith, not works. Slide: Rom. 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? "ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS CREDITED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS." Slide: Our struggles are mostly sy...

Slides: Slide: The foundation of a Pro-Life position is the Imago Dei. Slide: Gen. 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." 27 God created man in His own image, in the image of God He creat...

Slides: Life in the Grey: Being a “Pro-Life” Church Slide: The foundation of a Pro-Life position is the Imago Dei. Slide: Gen. 1:26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the cattle and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." 27 God created man in...

Slides: But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. Philippians 4:10 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both...

Slides: Slide 1: Grey area ministry lessons from the life of Paul: He prioritized love for others over personal liberty. (V19) He met people where they were. (Vv20, 21) He considered the conscience of others, not just their outward actions. (V22) He kept his eye on the prize. (V23) And he did it all without playing the hypocrite! Slide 2: “Paul was willing to offend people over the Gospel, but he...

Slides: Slide 1: 1 Cor. 4:3 But to me it is a very small thing that I may be examined by you, or by [any] human court; in fact, I do not even examine myself. ... 8 You are already filled, you have already become rich, you have become kings without us; and indeed, [I] wish that you had become kings so that we also might reign with you. ... 10 We are fools for Christ's sake, but you are prudent in C...

Slides: Slide: How do we determine a “grey” area? No clear biblical mandate Disagreement Slide: Knowledge puffs up, love builds up. Slide: Conscience – the part of man that judges between morally good and bad Slide: A conscience can be defiled even if the person is not. But a defiled conscience powerfully affects the person. Slide: Love is greater than liberty! Slide: Phil. 2:1 Therefore if there...

Slides: Slide: What is this present distress? Is it specific or prophetic? Possible local and/or religious persecutions Slide: 1 Thess. 3:4 For indeed when we were with you, we [kept] telling you in advance that we were going to suffer affliction; and so it came to pass, as you know. 5 For this reason, when I could endure [it] no longer, I also sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the...

Slides: Slide: Scripture affirms spiritual blessing in authority structures such as the family. Slide: 1 Pet. 3:1 In the same way, you wives, be submissive to your own husbands so that even if any [of them] are disobedient to the word, they may be won without a word by the behavior of their wives, 2 as they observe your chaste and respectful behavior. ... 5 For in this way in former times the holy...

Slides: Slide: Two reminders to the single: You’re not broken. Singleness is not your identity. Slide: If you’re “single and ready to mingle”, you need to get hitched. Slide: Don’t be fooled, marriage doesn’t solve all sexual problems. Slide: Implications to young Christians: Don’t be afraid to marry young. Not ready to marry? Then keep your distance!!! Slide: Mal. 2:13 "This is another thing you...

Slides: Slide: Is it more holy for Christians not to marry and to remain celibate? Slide: There are many biblical “reasons” for sex in marriage: Pleasure – Song of Solomon, Proverbs 5:18-19 Comfort – 2 Sam. 12:24-25 Intimacy – Gen. 2:24-25 Children – Ps. 127:3-5 Protection from immoralities. Slide: Immorality is steeped in selfishness. Slide: The biblical foundation of sex in marriage is all about...

Slides: Slide: Gen. 2:24 For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. 25 And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. Slide: Eph. 5:31 FOR THIS REASON A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER AND SHALL BE JOINED TO HIS WIFE, AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH. 32 This mystery is great; but I am speaking wi...

Slides: Slide: Reminder: Our citizenship influences our behavior. Slide: Rom. 13:1 Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God; and they who have opposed will receive condemnation upon themselves. 3 For rulers are not...

Slides: Slide: Pandemic practices: Time spent in spiritual disciplines Rest Pursuit of fellowship Slide: The fruit: Personal intimacy with God Physical, emotional, and spiritual healing Unity Seeing God’s provision Revival Slide: Exo. 20:8 "Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 "Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a sabbath of the LORD your God; [in it]...

Slides: Slide: “Great moments are born out of great opportunities.” Herb Brooks Slide: Jos. 3:1 Then Joshua rose early in the morning; and he and all the sons of Israel set out from Shittim and came to the Jordan, and they lodged there before they crossed. 2 At the end of three days the officers went through the midst of the camp; 3 and they commanded the people, saying, "When you see the ark of t...

Slides: Slide: Num. 13:27 Thus they told him, and said, "We went in to the land where you sent us; and it certainly does flow with milk and honey, and this is its fruit. 28 "Nevertheless, the people who live in the land are strong, and the cities are fortified [and] very large; and moreover, we saw the descendants of Anak there. ... 31 But the men who had gone up with him said, "We are not able to...

Slides Slide: Leaven lessons: It doesn’t take much to spread. Slide: Gal. 5:9 A little leaven leavens the whole lump [of dough.] Slide: Leaven lessons: Like a virus, can be seen though its “ symptoms” or may be appear invisible for a time. Slide: Matt. 16:6 And Jesus said to them, "Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees." Luke 12:1 Under these circumstances, after so man...

Slides: Slide: Humility mourns sin, but pride tolerates it. Slide: Tolerance for sin in the church is a breeding ground for division. Slide: Lev. 18:30 'Thus you are to keep My charge, that you do not practice any of the abominable customs which have been practiced before you, so as not to defile yourselves with them; I am the LORD your God.'" Slide: Prov. 6:16 There are six things which the LORD...

Slides: Slide: A little review. Commercial Christianity… Creates people-pleasers, not Christ-followers. Puts the emphasis on style over substance. Cultivates the comparison trap. Slide: Matt. 5:38 "You have heard that it was said, 'AN EYE FOR AN EYE, AND A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.' 39 "But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also....

Slides: Slide 1: Commercial Christianity: We’re not owners, we’re managers. Slide 2: Titus 1:7 For the overseer must be above reproach as God’s steward, not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not addicted to wine, not pugnacious, not fond of sordid gain, 8 but hospitable, loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled, 9 holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the te...

Slides: Slide: The choice is yours… Slide: Rom. 1:18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because that which is known about God is evident within them; for God made it evident to them. 20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have bee...

Slides: Slide: 2 Pet. 1:12 Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you [already] know [them,] and have been established in the truth which is present with [you.] I consider it right, as long as I am in this [earthly] dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, Slide: Eph. 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the sch...