Union Chapel Sermon Library

John 3:16-21 I. THE PROBLEM All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 The pollution of sin: What comes out of a man is what makes him unclean. For from within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and make a man ‘unclean.’ Mark...

What do you have to do? John 4:4-10 1. The things that God calls us to do are greater than the excuses we make. Put it another way — it’s not about you. John 4:11-15 2. We will never be satisfied by anything other than God, and serving God is a great place to start. She came to this well to get her physical needs met, Jesus wants to do something deeper. John 4:25-30 3. When God calls us to Go — He...

Ephesians 2:19-22 • God formed me for his family. • God’s family is called the church. • I’m called to belong to his church. 1. In God’s family I learn my true identity. 2. In God’s temple I’m supported by others. 3. In Christ’s body I discover my unique value. 4. In God’s flock I’m protected and I’m cared for. 5. In God’s garden my life becomes productive.

Isaiah 1:18-20 I. Public worship connects us to God. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20 II. Public worship inspires us to faithful living. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approach...

Philippians 2:5-11 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5 (NIV) Barriers to having the mindset of Christ in our relationships: 1. SELFISHNESS The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others - ignoring God! --- harvests a crop of weeds. All he’ll have to show for it in his life is weeds. But the one who plants in response to Go...

Ephesians 6:10-13 John 10:10 1. Your relationships are under attack He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44 Your enemy isn’t your spouse, your parents, siblings, children, or boss. 2. The devil usually attacks with distractions and seductions. Catch...

Hebrews 12:14-17 Lies we believe that keep us from forgiving: Lie #1: If I get even, I’ll get better. Deuteronomy 32:35 – “Vengeance is mine, I will repay” Romans 12:19 – “Vengeance is mine, I will repay” Hebrews 10:30 – “Vengeance is mine, I will repay” Lie #2: I can forgive quickly. What does the process of forgiveness look like: 1. Face your pain Questions you need to answer: What happened? How...

What would change if we really believed that we were on mission together? Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest i...

Mark 12:28-34 We all need relationships The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone." Genesis 2:18a We all have Relationships. We all choose Relationships. “Do not be misled: 'Bad company corrupts good character.'” 1 Corinthians 15:33 Who are we engaging with the Gospel? Christ-Centered Relationships forgive. “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember...

We share stories and celebrate what God did during SERVE week.

Psalm 112:1-6 Manage Exposure Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20 1. Expose them to the joy of knowing God personally. Now this is eternal life: That they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3 2. Expose them to the presence and power of God in His Church. 3. Expose them to the thrill of being used by God....

Ephesians 6:10-13 I. Satan has definitely declared war on you! I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8 Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of...

Ephesians 6:10-20 Vs. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Vs. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Vs. 13 …so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your gr...

Acts 2:1-13 1. The historical significance of Pentecost John 7:37-39 2. Pentecost marks a cataclysmic shift in the way we relate to God. 3. The Holy Spirit is available to each and to all. Acts 2:3-4 Joel 2: 28-32 Acts 2: 38-39 4. The work of the Holy Spirit happens best when we are together. Acts 2:1 Acts 1:14 “Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or i...

Matthew 6:25-34 What you think about God has everything to do with how you live your life. - Pastor Gregg. 1. God is always working. Obed Edem (2 Samuel 6) Where the presence of God is, you can expect to see the works of God. Don’t just chalk things up to coincidence. God is always working. 2. God works in our failures. Sampson (Judges 16) You can expect that even despite ourselves God will see us...

Ephesians 6:1-3 God is clear on this subject. If you honor your father and your mother you will be blessed. One of the 10 Commandments includes this admonition. Honor your father and mother. Why is it so important? 1. Every parent is flawed. 2. You would not be alive without them. 3. God chose their DNA to make you unique. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb…...

Romans 12:1-2 What you think about God has everything to do with how you will live your life. Past generations looked to God and the Bible for determining morality and truth. Our feelings should subject themselves to what is true rather than developing your worldview based on how you feel. Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2 Don’t let the...

II Corinthians 4:8-10 I believe that standing for orthodoxy is exciting, faithful, courageous, challenging, hard (in the face of today’s culture) and right. I think standing for a changing, shifting, progressive culture/church is boring, easy, compromising, lazy and bankrupt. The Thrill of Orthodoxy The Boredom of Progressivism The Excitement of Orthodoxy Christianity is radically inclusive! Chris...

Luke 6:36-40 Luke 6:20-26 Here’s the challenge: don’t settle for success, security and acceptance when Jesus has immeasurably more waiting for you. “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38 Giving breaks the curse of selfishness that we all st...

Mark 4:21-25 I. Come to worship prayerfully II. Come to worship hungering for truth III. Come to worship without prearranged agenda IV. Come to worship asking to hear at the deepest level

I Corinthians 15:3-8 There were many eyewitnesses at Jesus’ death. There was no doubt Jesus was dead (John 19:38-42). Chief priests met with Pilate to demand a guard on the tomb. Female relatives and followers of Jesus were convinced He was dead. (John 19:39). Saints were raised from the dead to physical life (Matthew 27:51-53). After an earthquake, an angel descended. Angels spoke to the women. T...

Psalm 150 I. Worship with our regenerated spirit. a. Worship in spirit b. Singing spiritual songs c. Giving thanks by the spirit II. Worship with our renewed mind. a. Worship with intelligent obedience. b. Pray with understanding. c. Praise with understanding. III. Worship with our revived emotions. a. Shouting and clapping hands unto the Lord b. Rejoicing and expressing thanksgiving c. Being sile...

Psalm 100 Worship defined: Worship in truth and spirit is experiencing/encountering God. I. Serve God (with praise & adoration) Worship is seeing what God is worth and giving him what he’s worth. Tim Keller I’ve experienced God’s presence most powerfully in worship, often during the singing, I suppose because when we sing to him, we are looking hard in his direction. J.I. Packer Christian wors...

Mark 2:21-22 “God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.” St. Augustine I. Revival is God-breathed not program planned. II. You really cannot stop something that you didn’t start. God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. I Corinthians 1:28-29

Listen as we share stories from several Asbury students and Union Chapel staff who visited the Asbury Revival.