The Chapel | Sermons

Tests are part of life. In “The Mountain,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen shares the familiar story of Abraham & Isaac, reminding us that God not only tests us to accomplish His purposes, but also provides us with what we need to persevere through those tests. This story ultimately points us to the cross, where Jesus took our place. Pastor Dave Gustavsen | March 5, 2023 Visit our website or connect wit...

In “The Covering,” Pastor Ted Voltmer teaches about the seriousness of sin in the familiar story of Adam and Eve in the Garden. Whether we admit it or not, this is our story too! God created us to enjoy a relationship with Him, but we choose to disobey Him and do what we want instead. Sin leaves us exposed and separated from God. But, the Good News is that Our Father loves us, and in His grace, He...

In “The Light of Confidence,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen concludes the "Walk in the Light" series from the book of 1 John. John ends his letter with encouragement that we, as believers, will have confidence of eternal life, confidence of answered prayer, and confidence of spiritual protection. February 19, 2023 | Pastor Dave Gustavsen Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook , Instagr...

What does it mean to have eternal life? So often, we think of eternal life as something that starts after we die, but the Bible tells us differently - it’s a life that we can experience right here, right now, defined by knowing God. In “The Light of Belief,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen expands on the answer to this question and how it affects the way we live in this world today. February 12, 2023 | Past...

In “The Light of Love,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us that we are recipients of God’s incredible love and what we demonstrate to others is a natural outpouring of that love. Dave Gustavsen | February 5, 2023  Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

We often suffer from “identity amnesia,” forgetting who we really are, and looking for our identity in places outside of us:  our hard work, our success, our careers, and even in our roles as spouses or parents.   In “The Light of Sonship,” Pastor Ted Voltmer reminds us that if we have accepted Christ as our Savior, we are a child of God. Seeing yourself as God’s child changes the way you see ever...

When there is no clear sense of truth, life can feel like steering a boat through the fog: no direction, no clarity, totally disorienting. Voices in today’s world try to draw believers away from the truth. In “Light of Truth,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us of the way we were created to live – rooted in the truth of Christ and attuned to his Spirit. Dave Gustavsen | January 22, 2023 Visit our we...

A main source of darkness in this world is hypocrisy. It can be so easy to spot hypocrisy in others, but often, it is hard to see in ourselves. In “The Light of Integrity,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen gives guidance on the signs of hypocrisy, and directs us towards the source of integrity, Jesus. Dave Gustavsen January 15, 2023 Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

In “The Light of God,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen begins a new series on the book of 1 John. He shares how knowing Jesus brings light to our minds, our relationships, and our conscience. Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

A new year is a great time to reflect and plan.  How would you answer the question, “what is God’s story for you in 2023?”  It can be easy to slip into a routine and coast through the year.  But, In “Your Story in the New Year,” Pastor Ted Voltmer and Jamie Longo give us a closer look at what the Bible says is a better way that we can live out our story, that is both God-honoring and fulfilling. ...

In “God Showed Up” Pastor Dave shares the powerful impact that came simply by God showing up to live as man. What would happen if we followed this example and prioritized showing up in our daily lives? How would that impact our families, friendships, and other relationships? Dave Gustavsen  December 24, 2022 Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

In “The Story of the Wisest Men,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen shares about the wise men and their personal encounter with Jesus. This story teaches us that true wisdom acts courageously, gives generously, and worships Jesus, the One who the story of Christmas is all about. Dave Gustavsen December 18, 2022 Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

In “The Story of a Savior Born,” Pastor Ted Voltmer tells the story of that night in Bethlehem when our Savior was born. By looking at that night through the eyes of Mary, Joseph, Caesar and the Angels, we see how each of our stories fit into the bigger story that God continues to write. Knowing this leads us to worship Him and receive His peace. Ted Voltmer December 11, 2022 Visit our website or...

In “The Story of a Faithful Girl,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen tells the story of Mary, an ordinary person, chosen by God’s grace to give birth to Jesus. She was scared to death of the whole thing, but chose to submit herself to God’s plan, and the world has never been the same. God has plans for our lives too. The question is: will we resist His plans, or will we submit to them, as Mary did, growing cl...

In “The Story of A Promise Made,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen tells of a promise God made to His people thousands of years ago, that light was coming to the dark and hopeless world. That promise was kept when Jesus showed up in Bethlehem, but it hasn’t been completely fulfilled yet, so we keep trusting, waiting, and hoping – because we know God keeps His promises. Dave Gustavsen November 27, 2022 Visit...

The last Fruit of the Spirit listed is self-control. Self-control is important because it ties everything together, and without it, everything falls apart. In the final message of this series, Pastor Dave Gustavsen explains “Self-Control” and answers the following questions: why we need it, what if we lack it, and how we get it. Dave Gustavsen | November 20, 2022 Visit our website or connect with...

The word gentleness can sound unappealing– like being meek. But, that’s a complete misunderstanding of the word. It means “strength under control.” The world is often forceful, harsh, and demanding. In “Gentleness, “ Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us of a powerful other way of living – a way that is gentle and humble in heart. Dave Gustavsen November 13, 2022 Visit our website or connect with us on...

In “Faithfulness” Pastor Dave Gustavsen answers some questions on faithfulness: Where does it start? What does it look like? What does it reveal? God is faithful to us and, in turn, calls us to be faithful to Him and to others. Dave Gustavsen | November 6, 2022 Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

In this week’s message on Goodness, Pastor Ted looks at why being “good” is impossible to do on our own. When we appreciate how good God is to us, and allow His Spirit to fill us with goodness, we can live it out and experience God’s blessing while blessing those around us. Ted Voltmer | October 30, 2022 Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

In “Kindness,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen uses the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke to teach us about our need for kindness and why it can be hard to show kindness to others. This week's message challenges us to show others dignity, warmth, and generosity- even if it means stepping out of our comfort zones. Dave Gustavsen | October 23, 2022 Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook , I...

Are you a patient person, or do you struggle with it? Patience is a good thing – how do we get more of it? In “Patience,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen takes a closer look at the James 5, which reminds us that the depth of our patience is determined by the size of our God. God invites us to trust His plans, His justice, and His reward. When we do – even when life is hard, we will find ourselves with a dep...

In this week’s message on Peace, Pastor Ted looks at one of the most popular passages in the Bible to understand how fear leads to anxiety, but faith leads to peace. By bringing our fears to God in prayer, we can experience His peace and presence in our lives. Ted Voltmer | October 9 2022 Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

In life, we can experience good things on the outside, but that doesn’t guarantee joy on the inside. The converse is also true: just because we have hard things and painful things happening on the outside, that doesn’t mean we lack joy on the inside. In, “Joy,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen reveals the source and surprise of real joy – something deeper than happiness, that is not dependent on circumstance...

1 John 4:19 says, "We Love Because He First Loved Us.” In this week’s sermon, “Love,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen explains how love is three things: action, sacrifice, and undeserved. Love comes from God and we can love others well when we are receiving God's love ourselves. Dave Gustavsen | September 25, 2022 Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube .

Last week Pastor Dave shared the vision for how we as a church will continue “Building a family of Christ-followers who love God, love people and serve the world.” This week Pastor Ted explores how God is inviting all of us to live out our love for Him and each other. Ted and his guests in the “hot seat” will talk about how you can answer the invitation to get involved too! Ted Voltmer | September...