Sermons on Wisdom
Truth for Trials, part 2
Welcome to Chapel City Church. This week we will continue to work through what James reminds his readers about suffering. We have seen the call to respond joyfully, to think rightly, and to ask for wisdom in times of need. We have also seen God’s promise to faithfully supply that need when we ask in faith. But how should we think about ourselves in times of testing?…
Truth for Trials
Welcome to Chapel City Church! This week we will begin to work through the first chapter of the Book of James. In his opening call, James asks his readers to do something that many consider impossible- they are to consider their trials as opportunities for joy. Living in a fallen world means that Christians will face difficult things. Some of those tests and trials come…
Wait for the End
Welcome to Chapel City Church! One of the most difficult aspects of following Jesus Christ is waiting patiently in hope for wrongs to be made right, for justice to be served, and to see with our eyes that God’s plan and timing really are the best. Are you ever discouraged when wicked men lie, cheat, and steal their way to success? Have you wondered how a good God could…
The Kingdom is Like…Part5: Separation & the Son
We are thankful that you have come to worship with us today. As we come to the end of Matthew 13, we are reminded of the divide that has taken place. There are those who hear every word and see every work of Christ, but who remain unchanged. They may admire his teaching and stand astonished at his…
Living Wisely in Difficult Times
There aren’t too many people who will be sorry to see 2020 in the rearview mirror. We’ve been getting hit from so many sides at once and feel like we can’t take another blow – but they just keep coming. We need wisdom to know how we should live in the midst of it all. Fortunately, wise living isn’t something that is reserved only for sages or…
Two Roads, One Way: Part 4 – Two Builders
Thank you for joining us for our time of worship here at Chapel City Church! Whether you are able to be with us online or in person, know that we are praying for you and that we would love to know how we can be ministering to you during these difficult times. This week, we come to the conclusion of…
Temporal VS. Eternal
Once again we have been reminded of how quickly things can change, and once again we are presented with the opportunity to trust God is and will continue to do what is best. Change is always difficult, but it has a helpful way of exposing where our real priorities are. Am I seeking obedience, am I living in faith and faithfulness, or am I living for self? As we move…
Which Way?
We have come to the end of another school year, and we have come to the end of our study in the Book of Colossians. For the next few months, we will be working through the Psalms on Sunday mornings. As we study the praise songs of God’s people, we are going to be reminded of why they are so relevant, instructive, and comforting even today. The Psalms remind us that…
The Call to Prayer & Proclaim
As we move into the last chapter of Colossians, we are going to see Paul revisit a topic that he brought up earlier in the letter. In Colossians 1, Paul told the believers in Colossae that he was praying for them, and that his highest hopes were for their spiritual growth. Now, as he closes the letter, he will ask for their prayers on his behalf. As we read his request,…
The Light Shines in the Darkness
(Click on “Save” above to download this week’s sermon and notes.) I read recently that some people thought it strange, even unhealthy that Jesus actually communicates with people today. Two things came to mind: one is “How sad is that?” to be so completely on your own that you have no resources beyond yourself to give you guidance, support,…
Thanks on Display
(Click on “Save” above to download this week’s sermon notes) Prayer is the right response when we are faced with impossible tasks beyond our capabilities. Daniel 2:1-23 tells of just such a challenge to a group of young men who had pledged themselves to God. They prayed and God answered. But rather than running ahead with the answer they stopped, gave thanks, and…
