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Steven Chapman
Contributing sermons since Jan 1, 2000
Newest Sermons
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One Faith One People
Contributed on Oct 5, 2015
The oneness we find in Christ Jesus obliterates the social constructs that we have developed to define who is in and who is out ... who is part and who is to be left out ... who is like us and who is different for He makes us one. Connection to "Woodlawn"
One year ago, racial tensions had stirred to the boiling point in Ferguson, MO. Riots had overtaken this St. Louis suburb in the wake of what was portrayed to be an execution of Michael Brown by a white police officer. As momentum built behind the movement it seemed to no longer matter what the ...read more
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Zombies, Zonks & Magic Acts
Contributed on Jun 22, 2015
Paul clarifies for the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 15 why the Resurrection is the critical element of the Christian faith. It is not just a belief to be believed. It is a belief to be lived.
ZOMBIES, ZONKS & MAGIC ACTS WHY DOES THE EASTER MESSAGE MATTER? 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-33, 50-58 It was the first day of the week. Probably a little bit earlier than a sunrise service. Three women were making their way through the dimly lit streets of the community. They are on their way to ...read more
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The Prodigal Who Stayed Home
Contributed on Jun 22, 2015
This message speaks of the son of interest to Jesus in his most well-known story - not on the prodigal who left home, but the prodigal who stayed home. Of particular interest is the difference in this son's response and the Fathers to the other.
The Prodigal Who Stayed Home Luke 15:1, 2, and 25-32 "Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such despicable people - even eating with them!" These two verses ...read more
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Light The Fire Again
Contributed on Jun 22, 2015
As the disciples waited for the "fire of heaven" to fall on them, they waited with expectation and preparation. It was not sitting still. I was getting ready. We as believers need to be engaged in the same preparation for God to work in us.
Light The Fire Again Preparing for Spiritual Breakthrough Acts 1:13ff This is a church on fire This is a Holy Spirit place It is our burning desire to lift up Jesus name Let fire burn in every heart To light the way defeat the dark Let the flame of love burn higher This is a church - ...read more
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Hearing The Loneliness Of The Cross
Contributed on Jun 22, 2015
This good Friday message speaks of the abandonment that Jesus expresses when God turns away from him. But it is loneliness that has meaning and purpose -- our salvation.
Hearing The Loneliness Of The Cross Matthew 27:45-46 Usually, we have the cross posted at the top. Today, we have it right up front, some place that it can not be overlooked. On Tuesday, as the Worship Team prepared for rehearsal someone asked about the cross. It was said that it looks so ...read more
Newest Sermon Series
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One
Contributed on Oct 5, 2015
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Easter
Contributed on Jun 22, 2015
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21st Century Lessons From 1st Century Stories
Contributed on Jun 22, 2015
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Funeral
Contributed on Jun 22, 2015
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Live Out Loud - Ephesians
Contributed on Feb 6, 2007
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It's A Lesson That This Familiar Song From 20 ...
Contributed on Jul 6, 2005
It’s a lesson that this familiar song from 20 years ago taught us. “Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot Wouldn’t it be nice to get away? Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name And they’re ...read more
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Poem: If
Contributed on Jul 6, 2005
It’s like Amy Carmichael wrote in her poem IF: If I belittle those whom I am called to serve, talk of their weak points in contrast perhaps with what I think of as my strong points; if I adopt a superior attitude then I know nothing of Calvary love. If I take offense easily, if I am content to ...read more
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I Heard Recently Of A Business Owner Who, As A ...
Contributed on May 2, 2001
I heard recently of a business owner who, as a seeker, had employed scores of Christians in his company. He watched them like a hawk. "You know, I was naturally drawn to God by observing Christian workers who were conscientious and kind and thorough and aggressive on the job," he said. "But I’ll ...read more
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Recently, I Saw A Letter Written By A Relatively ...
Contributed on May 2, 2001
Recently, I saw a letter written by a relatively new Christian to the person whose life had influenced hers so greatly. She actually lists about a dozen qualities she found contagious in the life of this older Christian. Listen to some of what she wrote: You know when we met; I began to discover ...read more
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It Is October 14th, And The Sun Is Reflecting ...
Contributed on Mar 26, 2001
It is October 14th, and the sun is reflecting mirages of water on an Air Force base runway in southern Florida. The silence of the scene is interrupted as a long-winged plane touches down on the runway and taxies to the hanger. A thousand planes a day go through this same routine, but this one ...read more