You spend more of your life working than almost anything else. So what does God actually think about your job — and what does He want for you in it?

In Week 4 of Pillars: Relationships That Build a Meaningful Life, Pastor Jerimy Kanaday unpacks the subject of work — starting all the way back in Genesis, before the fall, where God placed Adam in the garden to work it and keep it. Work wasn't a curse. It was a gift.

Three questions to help you discover your calling — not just your career:

How can I give the most glory to God? With the exception of sin, you can do anything for the glory of God. Faithfulness will find you before fruitfulness fulfills you.

How can I bring the most good to humanity? Your job — whatever it is — is an opportunity to do good. Selling cars, teaching kids, writing songs, raising a family. Do it well. Do it for others.

How can I live most fully alive? The glory of God is man fully alive. Where do you feel God's pleasure?

Scriptures Referenced:

Proverbs 9:1

Proverbs 22:29

Proverbs 28:19

Genesis 1:26–28

Genesis 2:2, 15

Mark 8

Mark 12:29–31

Matthew 17

Matthew 25

Romans 12

1 Corinthians 10

Colossians 3

Galatians 6

Tap to read Pastor Jerimy's notes: https://www.christchapel.live/s/Pillars-Work.pdf

Most people are looking for a great friend. Pastor Jerimy Kanaday says that's the wrong starting point.

In Week 3 of Pillars: Relationships That Build a Meaningful Life, Pastor Jerimy uses the life of Barnabas — the son of encouragement — to show what it actually looks like to be the kind of friend that changes someone's life. Because real friendship doesn't just happen. It costs something.

He also introduces three relational circles everyone needs:

Paul — mentors who've walked the road ahead of youBarnabas — comrades running beside youTimothy — proteges you're pouring your life into

And three ways to become a Barnabas:

1. Be Generous — with your time, your encouragement, your presence2. Take Risks — Barnabas risked his reputation on Paul when nobody else would3. Live With Conviction — avoid the ditches of idols and isolation

"Stop looking for a friend and become one." — Pastor Jerimy

"Real friendship will cost us." — Pastor Tina

"Who are the four friends in your life that will get you to Jesus when you can't get there yourself?" — Pastor Jerimy

Scriptures Referenced:Proverbs 9:1Proverbs 18:24Hebrews 10:23–25Mark 2:3–5Acts 2:46–47Acts 4:36–37Acts 9:26–27Acts 15:37–40Philippians 2:1–4

Tap to read Pastor Jerimy's notes: https://www.christchapel.live/s/Pillars-Friends.pdf

Most people relate to the Holy Spirit in one of two extremes — He's either everything or He's nothing. Pastor Jerimy Kanaday says there's a healthier, more biblical way.

In Week 2 of Pillars: Relationships That Build a Meaningful Life, Pastor Jerimy unpacks what it actually means to have a relationship with the person of the Holy Spirit — not just a theology of Him, but a living, ongoing connection with Him.

He identifies three types of people in every church:

The Curious — wide open, childlike, but vulnerableThe Cautious — grounded in orthodoxy, but prone to cynicismThe Contender — passionate and bold, but at risk of pride

And three relational aspects of the Holy Spirit every believer needs:

His Fellowship — ongoing conversation, not obligated transaction

His Fruit — the person you're becoming, not just the things you're doing

His Fire — the baptism of power that keeps you burning long, not just hot

"The main thing God gets out of your life is not the achievements you accomplish. It's the person you become." — Dallas Willard

"Spirit-filled souls are ablaze for God. They love with a love that glows. They serve with a faith that kindles." — Samuel Chadwick

"You need his fellowship. You need his fruit. But you know what else you need? His fire." — Pastor Jerimy Kanaday

Scriptures Referenced:Proverbs 9:11 Corinthians 3:161 Corinthians 14:1Luke 3:16Luke 10:17–20Luke 11:10–13Luke 18:16–17John 3:8–10John 14:16–17, 23John 15:9John 16:13–15John 20:22–25Acts 8:18–19Romans 8:29Romans 14:17Galatians 4:19Galatians 5:22–24Ephesians 4:30Matthew 3:11Matthew 11:122 Corinthians 13:14

Tap to read Pastor Jerimy's notes: https://www.christchapel.live/s/Pillars-Holy-Spirit.pdf

You thought God was just fixing a few things. Patching the roof. Clearing the drains. But He has something much bigger in mind.

In the introduction to our brand new series — Pillars: Relationships That Build a Meaningful Life — Pastor Jerimy Kanaday opens with one of the most striking images from C.S. Lewis: God as a master builder, not renovating a cottage, but constructing a palace. And He intends to live in it Himself.

Drawing from Proverbs 9:1, Ephesians 2, and 1 Peter 2, this message explores three foundational questions:- What is God doing? He is building a dwelling place for Himself.- How is He doing it? In all things and with all things.- Who is He doing it with? With the significant relationships in our lives.

Over the coming weeks, we'll explore seven pillars — seven key relationships that God uses to shape us, strengthen us, and build something that lasts:The Holy Spirit · Friends · Work · Family · Health · Church · God's Word

"By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established." — Proverbs 24:3

Scriptures Referenced:Proverbs 9:1Proverbs 24:3–4Isaiah 11:1–3Isaiah 54:2–3Genesis 3:8–9Exodus 25:8Psalm 23:6Matthew 16:18Matthew 22:37–39Ephesians 2:19–221 Corinthians 3:11–13, 161 Peter 2:4–5Romans 8:28Romans 12:2Galatians 4:19James 3:17Revelation 21:3

Tap to read Pastor Jerimy's notes: https://www.christchapel.live/s/Pillars-Introduction.pdf

Peter had fished all night and caught nothing. His nets were clean. He was done. And then Jesus climbed into his boat and said — go back out.

In this guest message at Christ Chapel, Pastor Rusty unpacks Luke 5:1–11 and the two words that changed Peter's life forever: "If you say so." In the Greek, that phrase means nevertheless — in spite of what I've tried, in spite of what I've lost, in spite of how tired I am. I'll obey.

Provision waits on obedience. And it's obedience that activates faith.

Pastor Rusty walks through four movements in the story of Peter's calling:

Let Him In — Jesus stepped into Peter's boat without asking permission. He steps into your life the same way.

Let Him Speak — Shallow Christianity can never encounter the depths of faith. Go where he tells you to go.

Let Him Heal — Peter saw himself clearly in the presence of Jesus — and Jesus still chose him.

Let Him Lead — They left everything and found everything.

"The greatest miracle in this story wasn't the catch of fish. It was Jesus getting into Peter's boat."

"Obedience isn't the end of discipleship. It's the evidence that we're a disciple."

"Counterfeit Christianity is built on consumerism. True Christianity is built on surrender and obedience."

Scriptures Referenced:Luke 5:1–11Luke 17:3–4Luke 19:1–11Matthew 16:24–27John 10:27–28Romans 2:4Romans 5:8Revelation 3:20Hebrews 10:36Ecclesiastes 12:13Micah 6:8

Tap to read Pastor Rusty's notes: https://www.christchapel.live/s/IF-YOU-SAY-SO-Pastor-Rusty-Notes.pdf

There's a difference between visiting God's presence and actually living there.

In this special sermon at Christ Chapel, Pastor Rusty Nelson unpacks one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible: "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." This isn't a promise that God gives us whatever we want. It's a promise that when we draw close to Him, He transforms what we want.

Drawing from Psalm 27 and Psalm 37, Pastor Rusty traces a progression David lived out in the middle of one of the most chaotic seasons of his life — surrounded by enemies, betrayed by people he loved, forced from the sanctuary — and still choosing worship over worry.

Tap to read Pastor Rusty's notes: https://www.christchapel.live/s/Delight-of-the-Soul-Pastor-Rusty-Notes-ca7m.pdf

Offense is inevitable — but what you do with it changes everything.

In Week 5 of Project 31: The Road to Wisdom, Pastor Jerimy Kanaday teaches that an offense to our heart can lead to a stronghold in our minds. Drawing from Proverbs, Matthew 24, and 2 Corinthians 10, he shows how unresolved offense quietly cuts us off from God and from the people around us — and what it actually takes to break free.

The big idea: injury is the intersection where we find healing or stay hurt. Both are painful. Only one has the power to transform us.

Pastor Jerimy walks through four practical steps for breaking the cycle of offense:- Recognize the enemy's strategy- Repent for the offenses you've taken on — real or unreal- Renounce your agreement with the lies you've believed- Resist future attacks and assignments

Scriptures Referenced:- Matthew 4:17- Matthew 6:33- Matthew 24:10–14- Proverbs 4:23- Proverbs 10:12- Proverbs 16:28- Proverbs 17:9- Proverbs 18:19- 2 Corinthians 2:10–11- 2 Corinthians 6:16–17- 2 Corinthians 10:4–6- Genesis 3:1- Genesis 4:6–7- Luke 17:1, 3–4- Titus 2:11–12- 1 Peter 5:8–9- Revelation 3:19

Tap to read Pastor Jerimy's notes: https://www.christchapel.live/s/Project-31-wk5.pdf

What does your money reveal about your faith — and who's really in charge of your life?

In Week 4 of Project 31: The Road to Wisdom, Pastor Jerimy Kanaday teaches that our kingdom finds its clearest expression in three domains: our mind (directed attention), our moments (time), and our money (financial resources). All three are areas where we have agency — and all three reveal who our true Lord is.

Drawing from Proverbs and the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 6, Pastor Jerimy walks through the five financial pillars Proverbs addresses — earning, spending, saving, investing, and giving — and lands on a conviction: giving is the primary means of grace that keeps money from mastering us.

"Everybody in this room is tithing. You're giving your first and your best to someone or something. What is it?" — Pastor Jerimy Kanaday

"My pocketbook was baptized too." — Sam Houston

"I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare." — C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

Scriptures Referenced:Matthew 4:17Matthew 6:19–21, 24, 33Proverbs 3:9–10, 27Proverbs 6:6–8Proverbs 11:24Proverbs 13:11, 22Proverbs 22:4, 7Proverbs 23:4, 26Malachi 3:102 Corinthians 9:71 Timothy 6

Tap to read Pastor Jerimy's notes: https://www.christchapel.live/s/Project-31-wk4.pdf

This Father's Day, Pastor Shannon Kanaday explores three dimensions of God revealed through Jesus's teaching on prayer in Luke 11 and 18, showing that how we approach God as Father, Friend, and Judge shapes the depth of relationship we experience with Him, and that knowing Him in each role unlocks intimacy, intercession, and confident standing against the enemy's accusations.

Tap to read Pastor Shannon’s notes: https://www.christchapel.live/s/Fathers-Day-Sermon.pdf

In week two of our “Project 31” sermon series, Pastor Jerimy Kanaday frames the Book of Proverbs as a collection of essential pathways for navigating the Kingdom of God, asserting that true alignment with God’s will is expressed through the cultivation of righteousness, peace, and joy within the domains of our mind, moments, and money.

Tap to read Pastor Jerimy's notes: https://www.christchapel.live/s/Project-31-wk2.pdf