The Chapel Cleveland's Podcast

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...

Slides: Slide: Two indicators of spiritual maturity: Presence of division (1 Cor. 1:10-13) Relationship to God’s Word (1 Cor. 2:14-3:3) Slide: Acts 18:24 Now a Jew named Apollos, an Alexandrian by birth, an eloquent man, came to Ephesus; and he was mighty in the Scriptures. 25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching accurately...

Slides: Matt. 21:1-11 (Palm Sunday) Slide: Was Jesus a lunatic? No, He knew exactly what He was getting Himself into. Matt. 12:38-42, sign of Jonah Matt. 16:21-23, rebuke of Peter Matt. 20:27-28, to give His life a ransom for many Matt. 26:36-56 (Thursday night) Slide: Was Jesus a liar? Jesus fulfilled at least 300 O.T. prophecies. Right place – born in Bethlehem Right family – descendant of Shem...

Slides: Slide 1: Philippians 3:17-19 Brethren, join in following my example, and observe those who walk according to the pattern you have in us. For many walk, of whom I often told you, and now tell you even weeping, [that they are] enemies of the cross of Christ, whose end is destruction, whose god is [their] appetite, and [whose] glory is in their shame, who set their minds on earthly things. Sl...

Slides: Slide: 1 Cor. 15:23-27 -- But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ's at His coming, then [comes] the end, when He hands over the kingdom to the God and Father, when He has abolished all rule and all authority and power. For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. The last enemy that will be abolished is death. For HE HAS PUT...

Pastor Frank Ramseur (of Calvary Chapel Chattanooga) -- Slides: Paul’s Graceful & Glorious Life: 1. HIS EXAMPLE: He came across to others well, appropriate, and humble! Q: How do you think you come across to others? 2. HIS EMPHASIS: He was really about Jesus! Q: Are you genuinely glad when God gets the glory for what you've done? 3. HIS EXPERIENCE: His posture was proven! Q: Do we really practice...

Contentment is a learned behavior. Slide: Contentment is not based on circumstance. Slide: Contentment comes through His strength, not our own. Slide: There is a direct link between generosity and financial contentment. Slide: Principles of Gospel-based giving: Generosity is a “fruit” of the Spirit. Slide: Rom 12:6 Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, [each of us is...