The Chapel | Sermons

In "The High Priestly Prayer," Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores one of the most powerful moments in Jesus' final hours before the cross - His prayer for those who would follow Him. Jesus prays that we would remain faithful, live differently as we live in this world, and stay united as we share His love with others. This message reminds us that Jesus is still praying for us today, givi...

“In This World You’ll Have Trouble,” Pastor Josh Siergey explores Jesus’ words in John 15–16 and the reality that following Him doesn’t mean life will be easy. Jesus prepares His followers for opposition and challenges—but reminds them they are never alone. Through the Holy Spirit, God gives us what we need to stay faithful and keep pointing people to Him. And because Jesus has already overcome th...

In "The True Vine," Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us that real growth doesn’t come from trying harder - it comes from staying connected to Jesus. Teaching from John 15, he encourages us to depend on Jesus daily, trust Him in the pruning, treasure His Word, and obey His commands. As we remain connected to Him, He changes us from the inside out, resulting in a life marked by answered praye...

In “The Promise of the Holy Spirit,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us that Jesus prepared His disciples for His departure by promising they would not be left alone. Through the Holy Spirit, God comes alongside believers with His presence, gives them power to obey Jesus and continue His mission, and brings peace that endures even in hardship. We often try to fill the emptiness in our hearts with th...

In "The Way, The Truth, & The Life," Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores Jesus' powerful declaration in John 14:6 and what it means for us today. He shows how Jesus is the only way to the Father, the source of truth, and the giver of eternal life. This message challenges us to put our trust in Christ rather than in our own understanding, accomplishments, or beliefs. When we do, we fi...

In "Betrayal, Denial, and Love,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores Jesus’ final hours with His disciples and His command to love one another. Through the examples of Judas’ betrayal and Peter’s denial, we see that love is more than proximity, words, or feelings. Jesus calls His followers to a deeper kind of love—a loyal, sacrificial pursuit of another person’s well-being. When we love this way,...

In "Love One Another," Pastor Paul Klouse explores the powerful moment in John 13 where Jesus does the unthinkable -- He kneels down to wash dirty feet. In doing so, Jesus not only serves His disciples, but points us to the cross where we are fully cleansed.  This message reminds us that no one is too dirty for Jesus, and that those who have been washed are called to become "washers...

In "Dying to Live,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores Jesus’ teaching that true life is not found in clinging to security, but in surrendering ourselves fully to God. Using the image of a seed falling into the ground, Jesus shows that holding tightly to our lives ultimately causes us to miss the very life we long for. But when our security is rooted in Christ, we are freed to live boldly, love s...

In "Costly Devotion," Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores Mary's extravagant devotion to Jesus and challenges us to consider our own response to His grace.  Mary's gratitude, worship, and generosity shows us what it looks like to love Jesus wholeheartedly.  Our worship may seem costly or foolish to others, but it is beautiful and pleasing to Jesus — so we should pour out the best of...

In "Better for One Man to Die," Pastor Dave Gustavsen explains how people respond differently to Jesus—some believe, while others harden their hearts out of fear, pride, or resistance. Even in rejection, God is sovereign, using human opposition to accomplish His greater plan.  We cannot change hearts, but we can trust God’s sovereignty as we love and pray for those who don’t yet believe....

Life is filled with loss — so how do we keep it from crushing us? In "The Resurrection and the Life," Pastor Dave Gustavsen shows how Jesus meets us in death and loss through the story of Lazarus in John 11. He reminds us that Jesus is in control; He cares about our faith and our pain; and He conquers death.  When we believe in Him, fear fades and we are free to live and love well every...

In "The Good Shepherd, Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us that we’re all following someone, and those voices shape our lives. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, who knows us, leads us, and protects us completely. Unlike any other voice, He gave His life for us and holds us securely. The invitation is simple: quiet the noise, trust His voice, and follow Him. Dave Gustavsen | April 19, 2026 Visit our we...

In "Sight for the Blind," Pastor Josh Siergey shares the story of a man born blind who encounters Jesus and experiences outrageous grace. Some people are open and changed, while others refuse to see what’s right in front of them, revealing the difference between a surrendered heart that receives grace and a self-reliant heart that pushes it away. It challenges us to ask: are we really se...

In "Come and See," Pastor Dave Gustavsen invites us to see how the resurrection of Jesus meets our deepest needs in everyday life. Jesus offers forgiveness—freeing us from guilt and helping us forgive others - and shows us someone truly worth building our lives around. In Him, we find a clear sense of purpose, so we don't have to keep searching anymore. Dave Gustavsen | April 5, 202...

Life without God can feel empty and unclear, like living in the dark. In "I Am," Pastor Dave Gustavsen unpacks Jesus' words, "I am the light of the world," showing how He brings direction, truth, and freedom. In a world full of mixed messages, this reminds us that truth isn't something we create — it's something we find in Jesus. And it invites us to trust Him no...

In "Judgment and Grace," Pastor Dave Gustavsen dives into the well-known story of the woman caught in adultery. This encounter teaches us three truths: failure happens, but how we respond matters. Hypocrisy blinds us to our own flaws. And finally, Jesus meets us with both grace and truth—offering forgiveness and calling us to a new and better way of living. Dave Gustavsen | March 22, 202...

In “Invitation to the Thirsty,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores Jesus’ invitation in the Gospel of John and the struggle people face in deciding what to do with Him.  Jesus draws people to himself through His works, His words, and the step of choosing to follow Him.  Yet, barriers like fear, quick judgments, and pride can keep people from trusting Him.  Those who come to Him, however, discover the...

In "Bread of Life," Pastor Dave Gustavsen teaches from John 6, where Jesus challenges people to examine why they are really following him. Many in the crowd wanted another miracle meal, but Jesus tells them not to chase after what only satisfies temporarily. Instead, He reveals Himself as the “bread of life, ” the One who can truly satisfy. While some will walk away when His words are ha...

Some problems in life are manageable, but others can feel impossible and beyond our ability to fix. In "Loaves and Fishes," Pastor Dave Gustavsen reflects on the feeding of 5,000 — where the disciples face a huge crowd with almost no food. Jesus uses the situation to test whether they trust Him. In this, we learn that God can work with whatever we offer, because He often works through or...

In “Do You Want to Get Well?” Pastor Paul Klouse walks through Jesus’ healing of a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years —and the tension it created with religious leaders who believed they didn't need healing themselves. He challenges us to examine where we're looking for healing, understand how real change actually happens, and recognize the deeper healing we all need. Paul Klou...

In "The Woman at the Well," Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores a conversation Jesus has with a woman who’s searching for love. This encounter shows how chasing love in all the wrong places leaves us empty, how Jesus offers a deeper love that truly satisfies, and how that love changes us. When we experience that kind of love, it naturally overflows to others. Dave Gustavsen | February 15, 202...

In “Born Again,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, a man who looked successful on the outside but knew something was missing. Jesus explains that real change doesn’t come from trying harder or looking good on the outside, but from a new life God gives from the inside out. This new beginning is possible because of Jesus’ sacrifice, and it's offered to ever...

In “Cleaning House,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen teaches from the moment when Jesus cleared the temple, helping us understand what motivated Jesus, why Jesus had the authority to act, and how we can apply this to our lives today. This message invites us to trust who Jesus says He is and allow Him to clear out the distractions in our lives so that we can focus on what really matters. Dave Gustavsen | Feb...

In "Water into Wine," Pastor Paul Klouse explores John 2, where Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding, revealing who He truly is. This message shows how Jesus meets us in our shame, cleanses what we can’t fix on our own, and replaces shame with joy. What seems like an ordinary moment becomes a powerful picture of the new life Jesus offers. Come see how Jesus is still at work, bri...

In "Come and See," Pastor Dave Gustavsen shows how Jesus invites ordinary people into a life-changing relationship with Him. Jesus' simple but powerful invitation, reveals that Jesus wants to be with us, change our identity, and open our eyes to a bigger, God-filled reality. We are each invited to take a next step toward Him - whether that's believing for the first time, trusti...