The Chapel | Sermons

Malcolm Gladwell says that “We have a storytelling problem. We’re a bit too quick to come up with explanations for things we don’t really have an explanation for.”  In “A Whole New World,” Stuart Hall states that whenever we stop trying to do what seems impossible, we settle for a version of life that God never intended. For the sake of the next generation, he urges us to keep doing what seems at times impossible.

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We often underestimate what “a little” can do. In “More than Enough,” Pastor Cesar Tapia teaches that the little isn’t ignored by Jesus, and therefore shouldn’t be ignored by us. And the little we offer is usually bigger than we think. If we listen and learn from this message, we’ll never look at the “little” we have in the same way again! Cesar Tapia | May 12, 2024

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In “Finish the Work: Staying Focused,” Pastor Ted Voltmer encourages us to learn from Nehemiah about how to stay focused on God’s vision, and remain steadfast in our purpose. We will face opposition and distractions, but we should not let them stop us! Like Nehemiah, we should pray for strength and trust God to provide what is needed to fulfill His purposes. Ted Voltmer | May 5, 2024

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In “Keep Going: When Opposition Comes,” Pastor Ted Voltmer reminds us that when we are on the receiving end of criticism, we can learn from Nehemiah’s example of prayer, encouragement, and action because they are based on Nehemiah knowing his identity and purpose. Ted Voltmer | April 28, 2024

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In "Clarifying Your Vision," Pastor Ted Voltmer walks us through Nehemiah 2 and shows us that a strong vision is prayerful, personal, practical, and purposeful. God was leading Nehemiah to do great things and He can do the same for you! April 21, 2024 | Ted Voltmer

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In “Finding Your Purpose,” Pastor Ted Voltmer teaches from the life of Nehemiah, showing how ordinary people can be given extraordinary purposes, when they allow God to stir something in them. God has equipped each of us uniquely to fulfill a specific purpose, and He longs to do ‘great things’ through us. It will probably feel overwhelming – but that’s OK, because God’s power will help us accomplish the task. Ted Voltmer | April 14, 2024

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Our relationship with Jesus changes our past, present, and future. In “Second Chances,” Pastor Ted Voltmer shares Peter’s story: Peter loved and followed Jesus, but failed by denying Him three times. He wrestled with guilt and feeling like a failure, something we can all relate to. But, Jesus, in grace, restored Peter and transformed his life! Jesus wants a relationship with each of us – all we need to do is open the door and He will heal our past, empower us in the present, and give us purpose for the future. Ted Voltmer | April 7, 2024

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Easter celebrates the most important event in history – Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. He’s alive! He paid for our sin and He conquered death. The fact that Jesus is alive should cause us to ask, how does that affect me? In “Get Up!”, Pastor Dave Gustavsen teaches that when we encounter the resurrected Christ, we can’t just sit there… we should get up and follow Him. March 31, 2024 | Dave Gustavsen

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Five days before He went to the cross, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey and presented himself to the people of Israel. Today, He presents himself to every individual, and we need to decide how we will respond. In “A Different Kind of King,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen urges us to recognize our King; worship our King; and then go out and imitate our King. Dave Gustavsen | March 24, 2024

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The world says greatness comes through competition and domination, but in “A Different Kind of Greatness,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen teaches that Jesus says greatness comes through sacrifice and service, in the power of Christ. Dave Gustavsen | March 17, 2024

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