Sermons on Hebrews
While It’s Still Today
Welcome to Chapel City Church! Last week Charlie opened up chapter three inviting us to consider Christ. Jesus was presented as being better than Moses, as the builder of the house is worthy of more honor than a servant in the house. But that reference to Moses would immediately move the audience to thinking about a particular time in their shared history. And that…
Consider Jesus
This week we continue our study through the book of Hebrews. In the first two chapters we have seen Jesus described as “better”… the better prophet, the heir of all things, the very radiance of God’s glory, the One who upholds all things, better than angels, the exact representation of God’s nature. We have been encouraged to pay close attention to…
Our Great Salvation
Welcome to Chapel City Church! Last week we looked at the destiny of humanity. Although we were created to be in fellowship with God and to exercise dominion over His creation, sin marred that design. Instead of dominion, we see death. But while we don’t see victory in being children of Adam, we do see Him. We see Jesus Christ whose death didn’t bring failure…
What Man Was Meant to Be
Welcome to Chapel City Church! Last week we worked through the first warning passage in the Book of Hebrews. In a general and gentle way, the author reminds us not to drift from the truth that we have heard. The law was good. It accomplished a divine purpose. But you can’t go back to it because something better has come. This week, we pick up with the thought that…
Don’t Drift!
Welcome to Chapel City Church! Last week we wrapped up chapter 1 that introduced us to Jesus Christ as being better. Better than what? Better than anything! He is the better word, the one who created and sustains the universe, the one who is by very nature God, and the one who completed the work of redemption for his people. Most of chapter 1 was spent proving that Jesus…
Better than Angels, part 2
Welcome to Chapel City Church! This week we will continue working through Hebrews chapter 1. Our author is in the middle of making the case that Jesus Christ is better than any angel. Angels are powerful, but Christ alone is sovereign. Angels are wise, but only God is all-knowing, omniscient. Angels inspire fear and awe, but Jesus Christ is worthy of worship. As he closes…
Better than Angels, part 1
Fixing Our Eyes
Welcome to Chapel City Church! We live in a world that is increasingly polarized, angry, and anxious. As we look to find hope, peace, and prosperity in the world and its temporary things, we are increasingly frustrated and disappointed. So where do we find our hope? Where do we find our identity? As Christians, we know that the answer ought to be Jesus Christ. But how do…
Easter Sunday: Better Promises
Welcome to Chapel City Church! Today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. This singular event is a watershed moment in human history. This is a day to remember that sin and death were defeated. It’s a time to rejoice in the fact that we have a living savior who is our great high priest and advocate with the Father. Resurrection Sunday reminds…
Weary, Waiting, & Worshipping
This is the time of year when we celebrate the entrance of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. It was a time of longing and expectation. After centuries of waiting, it seemed as though the deliverer had finally come to Jerusalem! But it wasn’t the kind of deliverer that the people expected. And by the end of the week the shouts of “Hosanna to the Son of David” gave way to…
The Heart Behind the Hard Things
Welcome to Chapel City Church. We are so glad that you have joined us for our time of worship together today. Last week we looked at a passage that was easy to understand but very difficult to apply. Discipline is not something that we normally think of as encouraging and uplifting. However, we have to remember that discipline is both instructive and corrective. In…
The Better Promises of Easter
Welcome to Easter Sunday at Chapel City Church! Whether this is your church home or your first time with us, we are glad that you have joined us today. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the pivotal event in all of human history. The Son of God took on flesh and lived a sinless life. Every word, every thought, every action was perfectly pleasing to the Father. And yet,…