Union Chapel Sermon Library

Ephesians 4:11-16 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back an...

Matthew 16:13-20 NIV When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed...

John 15:9-17 Sermon in a Sentence: Our lives are full of opportunities to both give and receive sacrificial love. 1. The Model of sacrificial love is The Life of Jesus. John 15:9-10 As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. Hope is found in the measure...

Genesis 3:6-13 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked; so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. Then the man and...

The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, ‘You must not e...

Ephesians 5:21-6:8 The more you focus on feeling loved yourself, the more empty you will be. Ephesians 5:21 is the key to understanding this entire passage. “Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ” applies to everyone. Dallas Willard: “The Way of Jesus knows no submission outside the context of mutual submission of all to all.” Submission is giving and receiving for the sake of Christ....

The UC staff share some of the stories of what God did throughout the week of SERVE 2024.

Scripture for a Time of Transition I Corinthians 1: 3-9: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God always concerning you for the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus, that in everything you were enriched in Him, in all speech and all knowledge, even as the testimony concerning Christ was confirmed in you, so that you are not lacking in any gif...

II Timothy 3:10-17 For many years, theologians, philosophers and pastors like myself have been watching with alarm our nation’s slide into “post-truth” moral relativism and the rejection of biblical morality. This is nothing new to human history. Twenty-seven centuries ago, the Lord warned his people: Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light, who put bitter for swe...

Mark 15:33-34 Mark 15: 33-34 At noon, darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”) Four basic causes of depression: Biological 
There are numerous causes: chronic pain, hormonal change, imbalance in your brain chemicals just to...

Matthew 8:28-30 Loneliness is not an indication of our unworthiness. Loneliness is a signal telling us we have an unmet need for connection. 1. God provides healing through our relationships. Hebrews 10:23-25 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together...

“We have a problem. Emotional well-being is in serious decline. It's a palpable crisis that was bad before the pandemic. The isolation, social upheaval, polarization, and massive changes with work, school, and life have exacerbated the crisis, creating an extended ambiguity and heightened stress that's a perfect cocktail for burnout and emotional struggle.” Pastor Ben Cacheris Psalm 42:1-11 As the...

Acts 1:1-8 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of Go...

1 Samuel 1:5-18 1 Samuel 2:1-3 The things that I learned from my mom: 1. Moms have a lot of power. Power uses force to convince others to change their behavior. 2. Moms have a lot of influence. Influence doesn't use such pressure. 3. Moms have a lot of love. Love is the most important gift you can give someone. It’s a reflection of Jesus. So honor your mom, mother-figures in your life. Say thank y...

II Corinthians 11:21b-12:10 1. Inner healing is greater than outward success. 2. Depth of relationship with Jesus is more important than breadth of influence. 3. Loving is better than being right. 4. Serving is better than being served. 5. Brokenness is the doorway to wholeness. (Slide #7) God’s truth is more liberating than “my truth.” (Slide #8) Learning is greater than education. (Slide #9) Giv...

Joshua 1:6-9 1. Effective leaders Know other effective leaders. Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Joshua 1:7 The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young aide Joshua son of Nu...

I Samuel 10:1-7 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them. Matthew 18:20 The glory of the latter house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts… Haggai 2:9 Leadership Transition: After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the Lord nor what he had done for Israel. Judges...

II Kings 2:9-14 I. THERE ARE CAUTIONARY TALES IN SCRIPTURE… 1. Gehazi (II Kings 5:19-27) He lost the purpose of the ministry for which he was called. He became about money and not about ministry and he lost both. 2. Rehoboam (I Kings 12) Rehaboam was a total failure because he lived in envy and disdained the previous generation. II. THERE ARE GREAT EXAMPLES OF NEXT GENERATION LEADERS IN SCRIPTURE…...

John 14:1-6 1. Consider the ministry of Jesus. When the teachers of the law who were Pharisees saw [Jesus] eating with the sinners and tax collectors, they asked his disciples: “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Mark 2:16-17 2. Consider t...

John 11:17-26 1. Death is Certain 2. Death in Three Parts A. Physical Death B. Spiritual Death C. Eternal Death The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was...

Matthew 24:36-44 “Regardless of what view you have of the end times, you want to make certain that when the apocalyptic dust settles you are standing with Jesus.” A Wise Person 2010-Present: The Apostasy of the West from Traditional Christianity. Now brethren concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him, we ask you not to be soon shaken in mind or troubled, eith...

Luke 21: 7; 25-28 1. 1948 Israel Reborn for the Second Time It shall come to pass in that day that the Lord shall set His hand again the second time to recover the remnant of His people who are left, from Assyria and Egypt, from Pathros and Cush, from Elam and Shinar, from Hamath and the islands of the sea. He will set up a banner for the nations, and will assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gath...

Luke 21: 29-36 Why did Jesus give us signs of the end times? The reason, as with most prophecy, is to give us hope and encouragement in the midst of such troubles. God’s goal is that when the world seems like it’s falling apart, his people won’t. Knowing what’s next prepares us to face what’s now. When you are at peace with God then you can be at peace with others. We either hold on to the problem...

Psalm 23:1-6 NIV 1. Lack will always be in sight. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies Psalm 23:5 2. The Lord gives us His Spirit to be our guide. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows Psalm 23:5 But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. John 16:7 Thos...