The Chapel Cleveland's Podcast

Slides: For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ all will be made alive. 23 But each in his own order: Christ the first fruits, after that those who are Christ's at His coming, ... 1 Cor. 15:22-23 He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also set eternity in their heart, yet so that man will not find out the work which God has done from the beginning even to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:...

2 Corinthians 4 | Don't Lose Heart -- Slides: John 3:19-20 "This is the judgment, that the Light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the Light, for their deeds were evil. 20 "For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. Some tools for ministry: - Prayer - The Gospel - A heart of service Don’t lose he...

2 Corinthians 3, Ephesians 5 | Spirit and Truth -- Slides: 1 Corinthians 14:29-33 Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others pass judgment. 30 But if a revelation is made to another who is seated, the first one must keep silent. 31 For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and all may be exhorted; 32 and the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets; 33 for God is not [...

2 Corinthians 3 | Unveiled Glory -- Slides: The question is not, “Am I called?”, the question is “Where and how am I called?” Romans 7:1-13   Romans 8:1-4 Galatians 2:19 “For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. What is the role of the Old Covenant for those of us in Christ? - The Law communicates our need for a savior. - The Law communicates Jesus’s love for us. - The L...

2 Corinthians 2:12-17 | Smells Like Victory -- Slides: We’re all subject to discouragement, even the apostle Paul. 2 Corinthians 11:24-29 Five times I received from the Jews thirty-nine [lashes.] 25 Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, a night and a day I have spent in the deep. 26 [I have been] on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers...

2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11 | Co-Workers for Joy -- Slides: Matthew 18:15-17 "If your brother sins, go and show him his fault in private; if he listens to you, you have won your brother. 16 "But if he does not listen [to you,] take one or two more with you, so that BY THE MOUTH OF TWO OR THREE WITNESSES EVERY FACT MAY BE CONFIRMED. 17 "If he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if he...

2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 | The Cynical Church -- Slides: Criticism #1: Paul took his word to the Corinthians lightly. Answer #1: Judge the messenger by the message and the one who sent it (and him). Does this mean that it’s wrong to question spiritual authority at all? Acts 17:10-11 The brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea, and when they arrived, they went into the synagog...

Don’t Waste Your Suffering | 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 -- Slides: A little review: - Paul is dealing with being judged in comparison to the “super” apostles. - A major theme of 2 Corinthians: God’s power is perfected in our weakness. - Jesus comforts us in our affliction (suffering and sin) through His presence. Welcome to the priesthood! Philippians 3:8-10 More than that, I count all things to be loss...

2 Corinthians 1:1-4 | God of ALL Comfort -- Slides: Paul’s relationship status with the Corinthians: “It’s complicated” - Paul’s missionary visit to Corinth – Acts 18 - First letter – 1 Cor. 5:9 - Second letter – The book of 1 Corinthians - The sorrowful visit – 2 Cor. 2:1 - Third letter – 2 Cor. 2:3-4 (the “severe” letter) - Fourth letter – The book of 2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians 11:5 For I consi...

First Things | Ephesians 3:14-19 -- Slides: Absence makes fond hearts wander. 2 Corinthians 4:18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Deuteronomy 6:5 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Matthew 22:36-38 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in th...

A New Covenant in Christ | New Covenant -- Slides: "The nature of God is to step closer to the sinner and the sufferer." (See Gentle & Lowly by Dane Ortlund) Scripture: Genesis 3:8, 21 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Matthew 1:18-23 1 Corinthians 6:19 Revelation 21:3-4

Jesus is King! | Davidic Covenant -- Slides: Christmas is the celebration of the faithfulness of God, seen in the birth of Jesus Christ. The Davidic Covenant: is unconditional, as is God’s love. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. The Davidic Covenant: still holds promises for Israel. Ezekiel 37:24-25 "My servant David will...

Lawfull | Mosaic Covenant -- Slides: Exodus 19:5-6 “Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.”  Revelation 1:5-6 To him who loves us and has freed us f...

Faithfull | Abrahamic Covenant -- Slides: Romans 15:8 says, "Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs." 2 Corinthians 1:20, "All the promises of God find their yes in him." Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not a result of works,...

Fireside Chat -- Slides: Attitude is Everything: Kingdom mentality Hebrews 11:17-19 By faith Abraham, when he was tested, offered up Isaac, and he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten [son;] 18 [it was he] to whom it was said, "IN ISAAC YOUR DESCENDANTS SHALL BE CALLED." 19 He considered that God is able to raise [people] even from the dead, from which he also received h...

Fireside Chat -- Slides: 4 Observations from the parable of the talent: We are slavesWe only need be faithful in a few thingsThe faithful may be put in charge of many thingsGod does not need us Our mission: Rescipleship = discipleship in the context of relationship. Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 "Go ther...

Fireside Chat -- Slides: “Some churches believe in the gifts and ministry of the Holy Spirit, but don’t have a strong emphasis on Biblical teaching. Others place a strong emphasis on teaching the Word of God, but don’t believe the gifts of the Spirit are available and valid today. In Calvary Chapel we value the teaching of the Word and possess an open heart to the work of the Holy Spirit.” (Chuck...

Mark 16 -- Slides: Where was Jesus from Friday night until Sunday morning? Luke 23:39-43 One of the criminals who were hanged [there] was hurling abuse at Him, saying, "Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us!" 40 But the other answered, and rebuking him said, "Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? 41 "And we indeed [are suffering] justly, for we are...

Mark 15:15-47 -- Slides: Romans 16:13 Greet Rufus, a choice man in the Lord, also his mother and mine. Psalm 22:16-18 For dogs have surrounded me; A band of evildoers has encompassed me; They pierced my hands and my feet. 17 I can count all my bones. They look, they stare at me; 18 They divide my garments among them, And for my clothing they cast lots. Isaiah 53:12 Therefore, I will allot Him a po...

Mark 15:1-15 -- Slides: We deserve death, and Christ has taken our place. Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. Isaiah 50:6-7 I gave My back to those who strike Me, and My cheeks to those who pluck out the beard; I did not cover My face from humi...

Mark 14:43-72 -- Slides: Isaiah 53:7-9 He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He did not open His mouth; Like a lamb that is led to slaughter, And like a sheep that is silent before its shearers, So He did not open His mouth. 8 By oppression and judgment He was taken away; And as for His generation, who considered That He was cut off out of the land of the living For the transgression of my pe...

Mark 14:26-42 -- Slides: 2 Peter 1:12-13 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.] 13 I consider it right, as long as I am in this [earthly] dwelling, to stir you up by way of reminder, Jesus was a worshiper, and He seeks true worshipers. John 4:23 "But an hour is comin...

Mark 14:12-25 -- Slides: Exodus 6:4-7 "I also established My covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land in which they sojourned. 5 "Furthermore I have heard the groaning of the sons of Israel, because the Egyptians are holding them in bondage, and I have remembered My covenant. 6 "Say, therefore, to the sons of Israel, 'I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burd...

Mark 14:1-11 -- Slides: What can you do? "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." -T Roosevelt Matthew 25:34-40 "Then the King will say to those on His right, 'Come, you who are blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 'For I was hungry, and you gave Me [something] to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me [something] to drink; I was...

Mark 13:14-37 -- Slides: The 3 questions of the Olivet Discourse: 1. When will these things (the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple) happen? 2. What will be the sign of Your coming? 3. What will be the sign of the end of the age? Daniel 9:25 "So you are to know and discern [that] from the issuing of a decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until Messiah the Prince [there will be] seven weeks...