Chapin Christian Community Church

From Running To Revival: Week 1: Are You Ready?

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Sermon Summary: 
This sermon introduces a new series titled "From Running to Revival," focusing on the importance of cultivating a desire for God's presence and revival in our lives. The pastor emphasizes the need to move beyond settling for less than what God offers, urging believers to prepare their hearts for a powerful encounter with God. He contrasts the dangers of spiritual complacency with the transformative power of genuine revival, encouraging the congregation to long for God's presence and be willing to consecrate themselves for His work.
 
Key Points:
Revival is when God's presence shifts from a doctrine to an experience
We often settle for less than what God has available for us
True revival comes with both internal and external resistance
Preparing for revival involves consecration and fervent prayer
Our actions for God should flow from our intimate relationship with Him
The drift away from spiritual fervor is subtle but dangerous
God always shows up where He is wanted
Scripture Reference:
Jonah 1:1-2
Acts 2:41, 2:47, 4:31, 19:17-20
Revelation 2:2-5
Psalm 16:11
2 Timothy 2:19-21
 

GLOW UP Week 2: Let's Do This

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This sermon reflects on the church's achievements in 2024 while emphasizing the importance of maintaining spiritual zeal and pursuing God's vision for the future. The pastor encourages the congregation to view challenges as opportunities for God to work, confront fears with faith, and recognize that human weakness provides a stage for God's strength. He stresses the urgency of reaching the lost and calls for continued growth and expansion of the church's ministry.
Key Points:
Celebrating the church's growth and achievements in 2024
Warning against complacency and the tendency for vision to "leak"
Viewing insurmountable obstacles as opportunities for God
Confronting fears as motivating factors rather than paralysis
Recognizing human weakness as a platform for God's strength
Encouraging daily Bible reading, particularly a 90-day Gospel reading plan
Outlining future plans for church expansion and ministry development
Scripture Reference:
Numbers 13-14 (The story of the 12 spies exploring Canaan)

GLOW UP: Week 1: With The Artist

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Sermon Summary: This sermon focuses on the concept of a "spiritual glow-up" for the new year, emphasizing the importance of deepening one's relationship with God. The pastor uses the biblical example of Moses encountering God on Mount Sinai to illustrate how intimate encounters with God can transform a person's life. The sermon encourages believers to awaken their intimacy with God through practical steps like daily worship, prayer, and engaging with Scripture, all aimed at fostering a noticeable spiritual transformation.
Key Points:- A spiritual glow-up involves a significant transformation in one's relationship with God- Encountering God's presence is the key to experiencing spiritual change- Practical steps for awakening intimacy with God include:- Shouting words of worship (internally)- Feeling one's worth from God- Saying words of prayer- Hiding God's word in one's heart- Reading the Bible for depth rather than distance- The importance of maintaining zeal and enthusiasm in serving the Lord
Scripture Reference:Romans 12:11 - "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."Exodus 34:29-30 - Moses' face radiating after encountering GodZechariah 2:8 - "For whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye"1 John 5:14-15 - Confidence in approaching God through prayerPsalm 119:11 - Hiding God's word in one's heart
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Satisfying Christmas: Week 5: Treasuring and Pondering

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Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the significance of Mary's response to the events surrounding Jesus' birth, as described in Luke 2:19. It encourages believers to reflect on God's work in their lives, treasure spiritual truths, and ponder deeply on their relationship with God. The message emphasizes the importance of storing up meaningful memories and spiritual insights, particularly as we transition into a new year, and challenges listeners to replace negative thoughts with God's truth.
Key Points:
Mary treasured and pondered the miraculous events surrounding Jesus' birth
We should reflect on significant spiritual moments in our lives
The importance of treasuring God's providence and presence
Replacing negative thoughts with biblical truths
Entering the new year with a focus on joy and unburdening ourselves from falsehoods
Scripture Reference: Luke 2:19 - "But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart."

Satisfying Christmas: Week 4: One Day I'll Be Satisfied

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Summary: This sermon explores the concept of finding true satisfaction in Christ, not just during Christmas but throughout life. It emphasizes the importance of wholehearted devotion to God, as exemplified by Simeon in the Bible. The pastor encourages listeners to lay down their lives before God, seeking intimacy with Him rather than chasing after experiences. The message highlights that hearing God's voice is accessible to all believers and that true satisfaction comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from material possessions or fleeting moments.
 
Key Points:
We are built for encountering God, which should change our lives
Consecration is an invitation to intimacy with God, not a burden
God is still speaking, and we need to position ourselves to listen
Jesus exposes the darkness in our hearts, provoking opposition to His reign
Satisfaction is found in a person (Jesus), not in moments or experiences
Hearing God's voice is a birthright for every child of GodLiving a life wholeheartedly devoted to God allows Him to show Himself strong 
Scripture Reference:
Luke 2:25-35 (Simeon's encounter with baby Jesus in the temple)

Satisfying Christmas: Week 2: There is a Plan

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Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the concept of finding satisfaction in Christmas by experiencing God's presence despite life's challenges. It emphasizes that God has a purpose and plan even when life seems random or senseless. The speaker uses Mary's story from the Nativity to illustrate how faith can help us trust God's plan even when circumstances are difficult or confusing.
Key Points: - As adults, we often complicate Christmas with expectations and commitments- A satisfying Christmas is about experiencing God's presence despite life's challenges- Humans have an innate desire to find purpose and meaning in life's events- God is a purposeful God who brings order out of chaos- The Christmas story demonstrates God's intervention in seemingly random events- Faith moves us to trust God even when we can't see His plan- Mature faith says "I am the Lord's servant" in the face of unexpected circumstances
Scripture Reference:Luke 1:26-38 (focus on verse 38)

Satisfying Christmas: Week 1: It's Really Complicated

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Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the simplicity of the Christmas message amidst the complexities of the holiday season. The pastor emphasizes God's love for the world, manifested through the gift of Jesus Christ, and explains the true meaning of believing in Jesus for salvation. He contrasts the Christian understanding of a loving God with pagan concepts of capricious deities, highlighting the good news of the gospel as a message of love, not condemnation.
Key Points:- Christmas can be complicated, but the message of Christmas should be simple- God's love is demonstrated through giving, particularly the gift of His Son- True belief in Jesus means fully trusting in Him, not just acknowledging His existence- Eternal life is more than just going to heaven; it's a relationship with God that begins now- God sent Jesus to save the world, not to condemn it- The simplicity of the gospel: God gave, we believe, we receive
Scripture Reference:John 3:16-17Luke 2:10-11John 17:1-3

B.L.E.S.S.: Week 5: The Necessity of Words

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Sermon Summary: This sermon concludes the "Bless" series, focusing on the final 'S' which stands for "Story." The message emphasizes the importance of sharing personal testimonies about how Jesus has transformed one's life. It addresses common reluctances to sharing faith stories and provides practical advice on how to prepare and deliver one's testimony effectively. The sermon underscores that sharing our stories is not about imposing beliefs but about offering hope and the good news of Jesus to others.
Key Points:
- Sharing your story is a crucial part of evangelism and loving your neighbor- Common excuses for not sharing include feeling unworthy, fear of imposing beliefs, and discomfort- A three-step model for sharing your story: life before Jesus, how you met Jesus, and life since meeting Jesus- The importance of living a life that aligns with your testimony- Preparation and practice are key to being ready to share your story- Prayer is essential in seeking opportunities to share your faith- The process of blessing others through your story may take time and patience
Scripture Reference:John 9:24-25 (The story of the blind man healed by Jesus)Romans 10:141 Peter 3:15

B.L.E.S.S. Week 4: Crownless Christians

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This sermon explores the importance of kindness as a practical expression of God's love. It emphasizes how Christians are called to show kindness to others, just as God has shown kindness to us. The message encourages believers to be sensitive to the needs of others, respond spontaneously with acts of kindness, and be willing to sacrifice in order to serve others. The sermon ties this call to kindness to the broader theme of blessing others, using the acronym BLESS (Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Story).
 
Key Points:
Kindness is love in action, a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can seeWe should respond to people with sensitivity, recognizing that everyone is hurting in some wayActs of kindness should often be spontaneous, following the Holy Spirit's promptingTrue kindness involves sacrifice and may come at a personal costWe are all like Mephibosheth, crippled by sin, but invited to the King's table through Christ's kindness
Scripture Reference:
2 Samuel 9:1 - "David asked, 'Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake?'"
 
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BLESS: Week 3 Bbq in the Driveway

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This sermon explores the concept of being blessed, broken, and given in the context of Christian living and evangelism. It emphasizes the importance of understanding our identity in Christ, overcoming personal brokenness, and using our lives to serve others. The speaker encourages listeners to move past excuses and embrace their calling to share meals and build relationships with others as a means of sharing the gospel.
 
Key Points:
Prayer is foundational to evangelism and should precede all other actionsMeals were central to Jesus' ministry and can be powerful tools for connectionWe are blessed by God to recover our true identity and callingOur brokenness, when surrendered to Jesus, can become a source of beauty and purposeWe are called to give our lives in service to others and for God's kingdomOvercoming excuses (physical, mental, calendar) to engage in relational evangelismThe importance of remembering our identity in Christ before reaching out to othersThe concept of being "spent" for God's purposes rather than drained
Scripture Reference:
Luke 9:16-17Luke 22:19Luke 24:30John 6:35Philippians 2:17