Chapin Christian Community Church

With Us: Week 5: With Us Still

The story of Samuel's Ebenezer stone teaches us the importance of remembering God's faithfulness in our lives. Ebenezer means 'stone of help' and served as a memorial to remind future generations of God's provision and protection. We're prone to forget God's goodness when facing current challenges, but taking time to remember His past faithfulness builds our trust for the future. Churches must also raise their own Ebenezers by staying mission-focused rather than becoming inward-looking. When we recognize God's work in our lives, it should naturally lead to worship and gratitude.
 
Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/With-Us-Week-5-Discussion-Guide.pdf     
5 Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/With-Us-Week-5-5-Day-Devo.pdf 

With Us: Christmas Eve Message: "You Are Not Alone"

With Us: Week 4: Love Story

God's love is far deeper than romantic feelings—it's a sacrificial commitment demonstrated through Jesus Christ. When God wanted to show His love, He gave His one and only Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. This wasn't something we asked for; God made a way when there was no way. Through Jesus, we receive forgiveness and the promise that He goes with us daily. As recipients of this love, we become Christ's ambassadors, called to love one another and share His love with the world. God's love is made complete when we give, forgive, and go to others in need.Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/With-US-Week-4-Love-Story-Discussion-Guide.pdf 5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/With-Us_-Week-4_-Love-Story-5-Day.pdf 

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With Us: Week 2: 790

In a world filled with stress and anxiety, genuine peace seems impossible to find. The problem isn't that peace doesn't exist, but that we've sentimentalized Christmas and left Jesus as a baby in the manger instead of recognizing Him as the reigning King. Isaiah 9:6-7 reveals four titles that show us who Christ really is: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. True peace comes not from trying to create it ourselves, but from submitting wholeheartedly to Christ's rule and reign. When we surrender completely to the King of Kings, His peace conquers spiritual oppression, sin, and death in our lives.
5 Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/With-Us_-Week-2-5-Day-Devotional.pdf 
Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/With-Us-Week-2-Discussion-Guide.pdf 

Shaking The Gates | November 30, 2025

With Us: Week 1: The Promised Shore

Life's difficulties can create a fog that obscures our view of God's promises, much like swimmer Florence Chadwick who gave up just one mile from shore because she couldn't see through the thick fog. Biblical hope differs from wishful thinking—it's a confident expectation based on God's character and promises. When Christ came as a baby to Bethlehem, He brought hope to a world that had experienced 400 years of divine silence. As believers, we're called to be hope reservoirs for others through simple actions: stopping to see people with compassion, being ready to share our story, showing joy, taking time for divine moments, loving generously, and offering to pray with those in need. The shore of God's promises is closer than we think, even when life's circumstances make it hard to see.
 
5 Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/With-Us_-Week-1_-5-Day-Devotional.pdf 
Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/With-Us_-Week-1_-Discussion-Guide.pdf  

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