The Chapel Cleveland's Podcast

There Can Be Only One (Phil 3:1-3) Slide 1: 2 Cor. 11:13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness, whose end will be according to their deeds. Slide 2: Gen 17:10 "This is...

Slide: Role model #3, Epaphroditus: Paul’s “brother” Fellow worker Fellow soldier Your messenger Minister to Paul’s need Slide: What we’re to lust for: Each other’s company and well-being (Rom. 1:11, 1 Thess. 3:6) Day of salvation (2 Cor. 5:2) The Word (1 Pet. 2:2) Slide: How do I create an environment that encourages me to lust for the right things? Slide: Some “Christian” principles on grieving:...

Acts 16:1 Paul came also to Derbe and to Lystra. And a disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek, 2 and he was well spoken of by the brethren who were in Lystra and Iconium. 3 Paul wanted this man to go with him; and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in those parts, for they all knew that his father was a...

You Got Served (Phil 2:17-18) Slide: Service is sacrificial. Slide: Num 15:4 'The one who presents his offering shall present to the LORD a grain offering of one-tenth [of an ephah] of fine flour mixed with one-fourth of a hin of oil, 5 and you shall prepare wine for the drink offering, one-fourth of a hin, with the burnt offering or for the sacrifice, for each lamb. Slide: Rom 12:1 Therefore I ur...

When it comes to obedience, there is no line. Slide: Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, [it is] the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. Slide: When it comes to works: We are saved by grace...

Citizenship, the foundation of our commUNITY. Slide: How do citizens of heaven act? They stand firm in one spirit. They strive together for one purpose. Slide: The benefits of citizenship: Security & Salvation Slide: Oneness, the evidence of our commUNITY. Slide: Humility, the practice of our commUNITY. Slide: Jesus, the example for our commUNITY. Slide: Don’t stop believing in commUNITY! Slide: U...

Humility – lowliness of mind Opposite of selfishness and empty conceit Slide: Outward evidences of humility: Regarding others as more important than self Looking out for the interests of others Obedient submission Other characteristics seen with humility: peace, patience, gentleness, unity (See Eph. 4:26-31, Col. 3:8) Slide: John 12:49 "For I did not speak on My own initiative, but the Father Hims...

In a way it's almost easier for me to contemplate throwing out all of Christianity than it is to keeping Christianity and adapting it in these different ways. Slide: I guess if we can with one generation make that radical a shift with the Bible, who's to say that another generation can't completely shift the Bible to, you know, to justify something that we would all think is horrendous? It starts...

Prayer practices: · Don’t feel guilty for praying out of need or want. · Prayer is a partnership with God. · Humble, confident prayer arises from hope. · Pray big prayers for the glory of God. Choose life: · For the love of people · For the glory of God

Perspective matters. Our lives are object lessons. Sin is a joy stealer. Circumstance is not.

Slide: Servitude: the key to not becoming a people-pleaser. Slide: To kill the complaining spirit, practice praying praise. Slide: Marks of true fellowship: · Communication · Cooperation · Communion Slide: Agape Love lessons: · Love can grow. · Love is not dumb, it judges wisely. · Love helps us decide between good and best. Slide: It’s all because of Him, through Him, and for His glory!

To Philippi, With Love Slide: There’s numbers in strength. Slide: Fruit is born out of obedience. Obedience is born out of submission. Submission is born out of trust. Slide: The Holy Spirit works though “no” as well as “yes.” He works in difficulty as well as in victory. Slide: Focus on what you know, not what you don’t. Slide: We are the island of misfit toys. Praise God! Slide: True fellowship...

Slides: Slide: “Collapse in the Christian life is rarely because of a sudden blow-out, but primarily due to a slow leak.” Jon Courson Slide: What is our responsibility in an increasingly ungodly culture? To maintain our doctrine in our home and churches. Slide: Deut. 6:6 "These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. 7 "You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall...

Activity: How Well Do I Know God? _ I struggle to believe that God loves me. _ I feel disconnected from God. _ I pray when I need help, but I don’t routinely spend time with God. _ I feel trapped in a cycle of shame about my past. _ I don’t feel much need or desire to read the Bible. _ I believe in God, but I can’t say I prioritize my life around Him. _ My belief in God doesn’t seem to keep me fro...

Slide: Sometimes, our children need to be told they are bad so we can point them to the One who is good. Slide: You can’t always trust your eyes. Slide: Gen. 3:6 When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make [one] wise, she took from its fruit and ate; and she gave also to her husband with her, and he ate. 7 Then...

Power…in our witness/ministry. Slide: Rom. 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Slide: What should the significance of the resurrection be in my life? Power…in new life! Power…in our witness/ministry. Power…to experience joy, peace, and hope. Slide: Eph. 3:16 that He would grant you, according t...