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Honor The Lord with Thy Substance
March 26, 2023
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Honor The Lord with Thy Substance” – Proverbs 3:7-18 Gen Z (1997-2012) Not having enough money to live comfortably Millennials (1981-1996) A job that did not meet their needs Gen X (1965-1980) Inflation Boomers (1946-1964) Personal finances Money is uniquely connected to our hearts. Matthew 6:21 Fo …

Live Peaceably
March 19, 2023
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Live Peaceably” – Romans 12:14-21 Once we have peace with God, we can enjoy the peace of God. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. The world’s peace is found in the absence of …

We Departed
March 12, 2023
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“We Departed” – Acts 28:1-10 Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Once you know God and are at peace with Him, …

The Peace of God
March 5, 2023
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Peace of God” – Philippians 4:6-9 While many look for peace of mind, God is offering the “peace of God.” Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. I. Give Your Cares to God Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with t …

Peace With God
February 26, 2023
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Peace With God” – Romans 5:1-5 Our sin is an affront against a holy God. And yet, in His love, He pursues an offer of peace and freedom that is provided by Jesus and accepted by faith. Romans 5:10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reco …

Every Where Preaching the Word
February 19, 2023
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Every Where Preaching the Word” – Acts 8:1-4 Acts 8:1a And Saul was consenting unto his death. Acts 8:3 As for Saul, he made havock of the church, entering into every house, and haling men and women committed them to prison. Acts 8:5 Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preach …

Run Your Race
February 12, 2023
Jeremy Stalnecker

“Run Your Race” – Hebrews 12:1-3 I. You Are Not Alone (Cloud of Witnesses) 1. Those who have gone before you 2. Those who are running no 3. Those who are cheering you on (Surrounded by the cloud of witnesses) 4. Those who need a reason to keep going Philippians 3:17 Brethren, be followers together o …

Concerning Giving
February 5, 2023
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Concerning Giving” – Philippians 4:10-20 I. Giving Demonstrates Your Care Augustine once wrote, “Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure; where your treasure is, there is your heart; where your heart is, there is your happiness.” Giving is a practical way to show love and care. Philippians 4 …

Add to Your Faith
January 29, 2023
Jeremy Stalnecker

“Add to Your Faith” – 2 Peter 1:4-10 I. God’s Part Salvation Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. A Relationship with God 2 Chronicles 15:2b The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he w …

Add to Your Faith
January 29, 2023
Jeremy Stalnecker

“Add to Your Faith” – 2 Peter 1:4-10 I. God’s Part Salvation Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. A Relationship with God 2 Chronicles 15:2b The LORD is with you, while ye be with him; and if ye seek him, he will be found of you; but if ye forsake him, he w …

That Ye May Grow
January 22, 2023
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“That Ye May Grow” – 1 Peter 2:1-3 Psalm 122:1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. 1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, I. We Need to Change Our Diet 1 Peter 2:1 Wher …

Minister The Same One to Another
January 15, 2023
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Minister The Same One to Another”- 1 Peter 4:7-10 John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Love and a willingness to serve others are intended to be an earmark of authentic people to show that we all matter. I. Be Cool When We’re Under Stress 1 …

The Assembling of Ourselves Together
January 8, 2023
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Assembling of Ourselves Together” – Hebrews 10:19-25 Progress is never accidental, it is always intentional. I. There Is Immeasurable Value in the Church. Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the chu …

Refocus for a Fresh Start
January 1, 2023
Jon Telles

Refocus for a Fresh Start – Isaiah 43:16-20 Breakdown of Isaiah 43 v1-13 The Pronouncement to God’s People v14-21 The Promise for God’s People v22-28 The Problem with God’s People Isaiah 43:1 But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I h …

It Came to Pass
December 25, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“It Came to Pass” – Luke 2:1-14 John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. An …

We See Jesus
December 18, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“We See Jesus” – Hebrews 2:9-15 Hebrews 2:9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. I. Who Was Jesus? Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and …

The Virgins Name Was Mary
December 11, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Virgins Name Was Mary” – Luke 1:26-38 Luke 1:31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. Luke 1:35 The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be bo …

He Thought On These Things
December 4, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“He Thought On These Things” – Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 1:28b Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Luke 1:30b Thou hast found favour with God. Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, …

They Found Him
November 27, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“They Found Him” – Luke 2:41-52 I. A Christmas Without Jesus Brings Sorrow Luke 2:48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. If you are a believer there is an emptiness that com …

Giving Him Thanks
November 20, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Giving Him Thanks” – Luke 17:11-19 Thanksgiving was always intended to be a day in which people paused to praise, worship, and thank God for Who He is and for all that He has done. Luke 17:13 And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. The mercy of Jesus is unlimited …

Peter Saw It…And Followed Him
November 13, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Peter Saw It…And Followed Him” – Luke 5:1-11 Luke 5:6-7 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so …

Have Faith in God
November 6, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Have Faith in God” – Mark 11:12-24 I. Authentic Faith Is Fruitful Mark 11:12-14 And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry: And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; f …

Take Up the Fish
October 30, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Take Up the Fish” – Matthew 17:22-27 Matthew 17:22-23 And while they abode in Galilee, Jesus said unto them, The Son of man shall be betrayed into the hands of men: And they shall kill him, and the third day he shall be raised again. And they were exceeding sorry. Matthew 17:24 And when they were c …

What Manner of Man Is This
October 23, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“What Manner of Man Is This?” – Matthew 8:23-27 God is the “force” behind it all, and when you know God, you know all you really need to know. Mark 4:35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. Matthew 8:27 But the men marvelled, saying, Wha …

They Builded – Part 2
October 16, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“They Builded” Part 2 – Nehemiah 3:1-5 Nehemiah 3:5 And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their Lord. I. Maintain a Servant’s Heart Leaders must understand that the basis of true and Biblical leadership is service as Jesus modeled for us. Mark …

They Builded
October 9, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“They Builded” – Nehemiah 3:1-5 I. Focus On the Why Nehemiah 3:1 Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brethren the priests, and they builded the sheep gate; they sanctified it, and set up the doors of it; even unto the tower of Meah they sanctified it, unto the tower of Hananeel. Colossian …

Jesus Christ
October 2, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Jesus Christ” – 1 Corinthians 2:2 1 Corinthians 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:2 For I determined not to know anything among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefor …

The Eyes of the Lord
September 25, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Eyes of the Lord” – 2 Chronicles 16:9 2 Chronicles 16:7-8 And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the Lord thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand. Were …

I Will Give You Rest
September 18, 2022
Jeremy Stalnecker

“I Will Give You Rest” – Matthew 11:28-30 I. You Have to Go Matthew 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. God does not force us to let go of our burden. Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and f …

In The Day of My Trouble
September 11, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“In The Day of My Trouble” – Psalm 77:1-20 Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. If we conclude that people of faith never have discouraging times, we are not reading the Bible. Job 7:6-7 My days are swifter than a weaver’ …

This Mind
September 4, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“This Mind” – Philippians 2:5-9 Our minds are actually battlefields where the most intense battles of life are fought. You cannot live a positive life with negative thoughts. Proverbs 23:7a For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. John 8:44b When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he i …

There Arose a Murmuring
August 28, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“There Arose a Murmuring” – Acts 6:1-7 Acts 6:1 And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. In “those days,” the church was exploding in growth! Matthew …

We Faint Not
August 21, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“We Faint Not” – 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look …

God’s Promise
August 14, 2022
Jeremy Stalnecker

“God’s Promise” – Isaiah 43:18-19 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Revelation 21:5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these word …

God’s Power
August 7, 2022
Jeremy Stalnecker

“God’s Power” – Isaiah 43:10-17 I. God’s Power Saves Isaiah 43:10-11 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me. I, even I, am the LORD; and b …

God’s Presence
July 31, 2022
Jeremy Stalnecker

“God’s Presence” – Isaiah 43:1-10 Ephesians 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, …

I Bow My Knees
July 24, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“I Bow My Knees” – Ephesians 3:14-21 Psalm 118:23 This is the Lord’s doing; It is marvellous in our eyes. Ephesians 3:14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, I. Spiritual Strength Ephesians 3:16 That he would grant you according to the riches of his glory, to be st …

Do Not Cease to Pray
July 17, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Do Not Cease to Pray” – Colossians 1:9-12 Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Real success in life is found in following Jesus Christ and doing that which He would have. Our prayer for others is not to lead them into compliance with our way of …

Ask What I Shall Give Thee
July 10, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Ask What I Shall Give Thee” – 1 Kings 3:3-13 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 1 Kings 3:9 Give theref …

When You Pray
July 3, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“When You Pray” – Matthew 6:5-9 Matthew 6:5-9 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, …

This Day
June 26, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“This Day” – Matthew 6:9-13 Prayer is a matter of the heart because it involves communion and communication. Jesus placed such a value on prayer that he intentionally set time aside in his life for it. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, pier …

Go To My Father
June 19, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Go to My Father” – Luke 15:11-24, Matthew 6:9 “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” – Martin Luther Matthew 6:9 – After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. And as it begins by saying, ‘Our Father,’ …

The Coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ
June 12, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ” – 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 1 Thessalonians 5:12 And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labor among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; Ad to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves. I. Mai …

The Day Of The Lord So Cometh
June 5, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Day Of The Lord So Cometh” – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Acts 1:7b It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power. Acts 1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven …

Comfort One Another
May 29, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Comfort One Another” – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; I. The Promise of the Resurrection 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are …

How Ye Ought To Walk
May 22, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“How Ye Ought To Walk” – 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 1 Thessalonians 3:13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints. The word “holiness” means, “The quality of being personally dedicated to God; b …

Exceeding Wise
May 15, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Exceeding Wise” – Proverbs 30:24-28 Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; And a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: I. Preparation Proverbs 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer; 2 Timothy 2:21 If a man therefore …

Stand Fast in the Lord
May 15, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Stand Fast in the Lord” – 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 1 Thessalonians 3:2 – To establish you, and to comfort you concerning your faith: 1 Thessalonians 3:3 That no man should be moved. 1 Thessalonians 3:8 Stand fast in the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 3:13 To the end he may stablish your hearts. Paul’s desire …

For This Cause
May 8, 2022
Stephen Chappell

“For This Cause” – 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 1 Thessalonians 1:6b Having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost. I. God’s Word Builds Us Up 1 Thessalonians 2:13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, y …

As Ye Know
May 1, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“As Ye Know” – 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 1 Thesalonnians 1:8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing. Proverbs 26:4-5 Answer not a fool according to his folly, …

The Church of The Thessalonians
April 24, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Church of The Thessalonians” – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 There are several types of books in the New Testament, and 1 Thessalonians is called a church epistle. The word epistle means “letter,” and this letter was written by the Apostle Paul. Acts 17:2-3 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto th …

If We Believe
April 16, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“If We Believe” – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God …

Come, See The Place
April 10, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Come See The Place” – Matthew 28:1-10 Matthew 28:1-10 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came an …

Come, See A Man
April 3, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Come, See A Man” – John 4:29 John 4:29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? John 4:17b-18 The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband: For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now …

Behold The Lamb
March 27, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Behold The Lamb” – John 1:29-51 John 1:29-51 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. And I knew him not: but that he …

Babes In Christ
March 20, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Babes In Christ” – 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. For ye are ye …

In Thine Heart
March 13, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“In Thine Heart” – Deuteronomy 6:4-13 Deuteronomy 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach …

Blessed Are the Peacemakers
March 6, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” – Matthew 5:9 Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:   “Doctr …

Fulfill Ye My Joy
February 27, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Fulfill Ye My Joy” – Philippians 2:1-4 Philippians 2:1-4 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing …

Running on Empty
February 20, 2022
Jonathan Telles

“Running on Empty” – Mark 6:30-51 Have you ever found yourself running on empty? There are some obvious warning signs in our life that can let us know we are on empty: We are impatient We lack compassion We are more vulnerable to temptation We are critical Our insecurities are more prevalent We feel …

Seek First
February 13, 2022
Jeremy Stalnecker

“Seek First” – Matthew 6:31-34 How do we live a life of faith in a world of uncertainty? I. Follow the Evidence Matthew 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Ea …

From You Sounded Out the Word Of The Lord
February 6, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“From You Sounded Out the Word Of The Lord” – 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Acts 17:4 And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women not a few. 1 Thessalonians 1:8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Mac …

The Riches of Their Liberality
January 30, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Riches of Their Liberality” – 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 2 Corinthians 8:1 Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia. How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberal …

Growing
January 23, 2022
Jonathan Telles
Good Works
January 16, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Good Works” – Ephesians 2:8-10 Ephesians 2:8-10 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should wal …

They Were Added
January 9, 2022
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“They Were Added” – Acts 2:41-47 Acts 2:41-47 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. And fear came …

New Life for a New Year
January 2, 2022
Jonathan Telles

“New Life for a New Year” – Mark 5:1-20 There is only one way to experience true changes that will ultimately glorify God, and that is through Jesus Christ. Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and ac …

Reaching Forth
December 26, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Reaching Forth” – Philippians 3:13-14 Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward …

Glory To God
December 19, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Glory To God” – Luke 2:8-14 Matthew 26:53 Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels? Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Psalm 91:11 For he shall give his …

Magnify The Lord
December 12, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Magnify The Lord” – Luke 1:46-55 Luke 1:46-55 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For he that is mighty hath done to me …

The Prophet of The Highest
December 5, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Prophet of The Highest” – Luke 1:68-79 Luke 1:8-10 And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course, According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord. And the whole multitude …

My Lord Should Come
November 28, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“My Lord Should Come” – Luke 1:41-45 Luke 1:41-45 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit o …

God Hath Blessed Thee
November 21, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“God Hath Blessed Thee” – Deuteronomy 2:7 2 Timothy 3:1-2 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, A lack of gratitude towards God and others is an …

With Thanksgiving
November 14, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“With Thanksgiving” – Psalm 100:4 Psalm 100:4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, And into his courts with praise: Be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Every Christian should respond to God’s goodness with gratitude. I. His Body That Was Broken. Galatians 5:9 A little leaven leaveneth the w …

A Root Of Bitterness
November 14, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“A Root of Bitterness” – Hebrews 12:15  Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them. I. Where Bitterness Grows Hebrews 12:15 Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled; Bitt …

Into The Den
November 7, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Into The Den” – Daniel 6:1-28 Daniel 6:7b Make a firm decree that whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions. Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows bei …

The Inner Prison
October 31, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Inner Prison” – Acts 16:23-28 Psalm 122:1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Prison for God’s followers was a platform for God to perform in power. Proverbs 27:1b For thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Acts 16:17b These men are the servants of the …

Delivered
October 24, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Delivered” – Acts 12:1-17 Paul was free on the inside even though he was in a prison cell because he understood that when you change the way you look at things, you find that things begin to change the way they look. I. We Must Trust the Sovereignty of God When we speak of the sovereignty of God, w …

Into The Prison
October 17, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Into The Prison” – Genesis 39:1-4, 7-10, 20-23 Philippians 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. I. The Problems of Prison Genesis 39:20 And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place wh …

Being Confident
October 10, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Being Confident” – Philippians 1:1-6 Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Sometimes when we a …

Serve The Lord
September 26, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Serve the Lord” – Joshua 24:1-15 God’s goal for our families is that we would serve Him together. I. We Must Understand the Source of Our Salvation Joshua 24:1-13 And Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, and for their heads, and for their judges, …

Communication
September 19, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Communication” – Ephesians 4:29-32 Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe. 2 Peter 1:12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, …

The Lord God Called
September 12, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Lord God Called” – Genesis 3:1-6, 9, 15 Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned. All of us are born as sinners because the first people in the long line of humanity sinned.   I. It Began W …

One Flesh
September 5, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“One Flesh” – Genesis 2:18, 21-25 Genesis 1:1-31 God’s plan for the home began in the beginning, and His Word teaches us how to have a marriage like the one made in Paradise. Regardless of the example observed from your parents or the experiences that you have had, you can have a great marriage if y …

All Thy Ways
August 29, 2021
Jeremy Stalnecker

“All Thy Ways” – Proverbs 3:5-6 Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. “In order for God to be the Director of your paths, you can hold nothing back!” Matthew 16:24 Then said Je …

“Go Before You Know” Faith
August 22, 2021
Jeremy Stalnecker

“Go Before You Know” Faith – Proverbs 3:5-6   Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Matthew 18:2-4 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of th …

Directed Paths
August 15, 2021
Jeremy Stalnecker

“Directed Paths” – Proverbs 3:5-6   Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who …

More
August 8, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“More” – Mark 12:41-44 Mark 12:41-44 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, an …

The Harvest
August 1, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Harvest” – Luke 10:1-2   Luke 10:1-2 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye the …

The Lord Will Do Wonders
July 25, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Lord Will Do Wonders” – Joshua 3:5-6 Psalm 118:23 This is the Lord’s doing; It is marvellous in our eyes. God never blesses a person, a family, a business, or a church so that they can hold on to their blessings with both hands. The foundation truth is that we see God’s blessings not just for o …

Enlarge My Coast
July 18, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Enlarge My Coast” – 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.   I. His Story of Success 1 Chronicles 4:9 And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother call his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. 1 …

Grace Be with You
June 27, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Grace Be with You” – Colossians 4:7-18 I. A Culture of Encouragement Colossians 4:7-8 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and co …

Them That Are Without
June 20, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Them That Are Without” – Colossians 4:2-6 Colossians 3:11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. Being a Christian means that we have peace with God, the peace of God, and His good work in our lives. …

Continue In Prayer
June 13, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Continue In Prayer” – Colossians 4:2-3 Colossians 4:2-3 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: Jesus taught us, prayer is not about gettin …

As to The Lord, And Not unto Men
June 6, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“As to The Lord, And Not unto Men” – Colossians 3:18-4:1 When it comes to relationships at home, on the job, and in the church, Jesus is “Enough.” Apart from Christ, we are not fully equipped to make the most of our relationships. But when we put off the old life and put on the Christ-life, we have …

Do All in the Name of Jesus
May 30, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Do All in the Name of Jesus” – Colossians 3:12-17 Colossians 3:8 But now ye also put off all these; I. The Purpose for New Clothes Colossians 3:12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Deuteronomy 7:6-7 For …

Put on The New Man
May 23, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Put on The New Man” – Colossians 3:5-11 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. Colossians 2:20-23 Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye …

Seek Those Things Above
May 16, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Seek Those Things Above” – Colossians 2:20-3:4 I. Continuously Seek Jesus Colossians 3:1 If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:11-12 And every priest standeth daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same s …

A Total Triumph
May 9, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“A Total Triumph” – Colossians 2:1-19 1 Peter 5:2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind. Acts 20:27-28 For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. Take heed therefore …

The Power Of Christ’s Mighty Work
May 2, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Power of Christ’s Mighty Work” – Colossians 1:21-29 I. Jesus is Working For Us Colossians 1:21-23 And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreprovea …

The Preeminence Of Jesus Christ
April 25, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“The Preeminence Of Jesus Christ” – Colossians 1:15-20 If our understanding of Who He is and What He has done is not right, we will find ourselves so far off course that we would be off the map of Christianity. I. The Preeminence of Jesus in Creation Colossians 1:15-17 Who is the image of the invisi …

God’s Heart for Your Life
April 18, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“God’s Heart for Your Life” – Colossians 1:9-14 Psalm 37:25 I have been young, and now am old; Yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, Nor his seed begging bread. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing. Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching …

To The Saints And Faithful Brethren
April 11, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“To The Saints And Faithful Brethren” – Colossians 1:1-8 The mathematics of Christianity teaches us that Jesus plus nothing equals everything. 1 Titans 1:12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry. I. Our Position Is in Je …

If Ye Then Be Risen
April 4, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“If Ye Then Be Risen” – Colossians 3:1-5 John 20:17b Go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God. John 20:18 Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the Lord, and that he had spoken these things unto her. John 20:26 …

Loosing the Colt
March 28, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Loosing the Colt” – Mark 11:1-11 I. We Must Be Willing. Mark 11:2 And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him. The thing about being willing is that it implies we …

Love One Another
March 21, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Love One Another” – 1 John 3:11-18 1 John 3:23 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. 1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and kno …

Prepared
March 14, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Prepared” – Ezra 7:9-10 Isaiah 55:11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: It shall not return unto me void, But it shall accomplish that which I please, And it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. God can use anyone. He has chosen to work through vessels that are yielded t …

Blessed
March 7, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Blessed” – Mark 6:34-44 Mark 6:31b ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. I. Perceive As Jesus Did. Mark 6:34 And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, …

Remember Me, O My God
February 28, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Remember Me, O My God” – Nehemiah 13:23-31 Nehemiah 13:6-7 But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king: And I came to Jerusalem, and understood of the evil that …

Willingly Offered Themselves
February 21, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Willingly Offered Themselves” – Nehemiah 11:1-2 Nehemiah 7:4 Now the city was large and great: but the people were few therein, and the houses were not builded. I. Give Yourself To The Lord. Mark 8:34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever w …

Rise Up in Persistence
February 14, 2021
Jeremy Stalnecker

“Rise Up in Persistence” – Nehemiah 6:1-16 Perseverance: Continued forward movement toward a pre-determined goal. I. Focus What are you doing and why are you doing it? Nehemiah 6:3 And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease …

Remember The Lord
February 7, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“Remember The Lord” – Nehemiah 4:6-15 We are coming to understand what it takes to get up, and when life gets you down, it is always helpful to know how to rise up. The resistance we are facing often has nothing to do with us personally. John 15:18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me bef …

What Do These Feeble Jews
January 31, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“What Do These Feeble Jews” – Nehemiah 4:1-2 Nehemiah 2:18b Let us rise up and build. So they strengthened their hands for this good work. Nehemiah 2:10 When Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant, the Ammonite, heard of it, it grieved them exceedingly that there was come a man to seek the w …

What My God Had Put In My Heart
January 24, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“What My God Had Put In My Heart” – Nehemiah 2:9-20 None of us like to get blamed for things we did not do, but I think if you added it up, you would find that God gets blamed more than any other. It seems that when we are in crisis our first question is, “Why God?” I. Nehemiah Had Patience To Liste …

Rise Up in Faith
January 17, 2021
Jeremy Stalnecker

“Rise up in Faith” – Nehemiah 2:1-8 I. Faith sees the Overwhelming Nehemiah 2:1-3 And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence. Wher …

I Pray Before Thee Now
January 10, 2021
Pastor Stephen Chappell

“I Pray Before Thee Now” – Nehemiah 1:1-11 The capacity to rise up is given by God’s grace, but we have to cooperate with Him by responding in faith. Proverbs 24:16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: But the wicked shall fall into mischief. Nehemiah 2:18 Then I told them of the …

No Longer Broken
January 3, 2021
Jeremy Stalnecker

2 Corinthians 5:17 Those who are “In Christ” are not broken. Christ makes all things new. We are entirely dependent on God because of our frailty, but we are complete in Him to do the work He has called us to. Stop acting broken and lean into the One who made you whole! I. Brokenness is Defeat Ephes …