Chapin Christian Community Church

Consider Jesus: Week 4: Heaven Understands Earth

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Understands-Earth_-5-Day-Devotional.pdf Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consider-Jesus_-Week-4_-Heaven-Understands-Earth-Discussion-Guide.pdf  
Summary: Struggling with shame and feeling like you need to hide from God after making mistakes? This powerful message explores why our natural instinct to run from God when we fail is completely backwards. Discover the life-changing truth found in Hebrews 4:15-16 about having a high priest who truly understands your struggles and invites you to come closer, not hide away. Learn the difference between incomplete gospel understanding that only removes guilt versus the complete gospel that breaks sin's power in your life. Explore how Christianity differs from other religions in its approach to reaching God, and why what you think about God's character is the most important thing about you.This message addresses common Christian struggles including shame, religious performance, forgiveness, and understanding God's unconditional love. Discover why temptation is not the same as sin, how Jesus experienced every struggle you face, and what it means to approach God's throne with confidence rather than fear. Key topics covered include the incarnation, the great exchange at the cross, grace as God's empowering action, embodied faith versus mental agreement, and practical applications for dealing with failure and shame. Whether you're struggling with perfectionism, religious performance, or feeling distant from God, this message offers hope and practical steps for experiencing God's mercy and grace.Perfect for anyone seeking to understand God's heart toward them, overcome shame-based thinking, or learn how to respond to failure in healthy ways. This biblical teaching combines theological depth with practical application, helping viewers move from hiding to boldly approaching their loving heavenly Father.

Shaking The Gates | October 5, 2025

Shaking the Gates is our weekly online prayer gathering. Join Pastor Jody Sunday nights at 7:30. We invite you to engage with other Gateshakers in the text chat. The name “Shaking the Gates” comes from John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, he said: “Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of Heaven upon Earth.”
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Consider Jesus: Week 3: There Is Rest

Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consider-Jesus_-Week-3_-Discussion-Guide.pdf
5 Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consider-Jesus_-Week-3_-There-Is-Rest-Devotional.pdf
Finding Rest in God's House: Hearing, Believing, Obeying, and Sharing. Discover the true meaning of finding rest in God through this powerful exploration of Hebrews chapter 3. Learn why our souls feel restless and how to find genuine peace in God's presence. This message reveals that God's house isn't a physical building but the hearts of those who trust Him. Through the cautionary tale of the Israelites who failed to enter the Promised Land, we learn how unbelief can prevent us from experiencing God's rest.
The path to divine rest involves four key actions: 1. Hearing God's voice daily through Scripture and prayer 2. Believing His promises even when circumstances seem impossible 3. Obeying His commands rather than merely considering them 4. Sharing encouragement with fellow believers
This teaching includes practical applications for daily spiritual growth and addresses common obstacles to faith. You'll learn why encouragement is so vital in the Christian life and how your words can either bring life or death to others. Perfect for anyone feeling spiritually restless, struggling with doubt, or seeking deeper faith. This message combines biblical teaching with practical wisdom to help you find your true home in God.

Shaking the Gates | September 28, 2025

Shaking the Gates is our weekly online prayer gathering. Join Pastor Jody Sunday nights at 7:30. We invite you to engage with other Gateshakers in the text chat. The name “Shaking the Gates” comes from John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, he said: “Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of Heaven upon Earth.”
To learn more, visit https://chapinccc.org/
To watch live, join us Sunday Nights at 7:30 PM on Facebook or our Website

Consider Jesus: Week 2: High Christology

5 Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/5-Day-Devotional_-Consider-Jesus-Week-2.pdf
Spiritual drift happens subtly, like being one degree off course - small at first, but leading us far from God over time. To combat this, we need a 'high Christology' - seeing Jesus as our central definition of God and embracing the full Christ event. Hebrews 2 highlights four crucial aspects of Jesus: He is crowned with glory through suffering, the pioneer of our salvation, the conqueror of death, and our merciful high priest. True Christian maturity isn't measured by knowledge or activities but by love - genuine love that flows from God to others through us.

Consider Jesus: Week 1: I See You

Sermon Summary: This sermon introduces a new series on the book of Hebrews, emphasizing how God communicates His love, hope, and freedom through Jesus Christ. Pastor Jody explores the importance of effective communication, particularly in spiritual matters, and how God has spoken through various means in the past but now speaks definitively through His Son. The sermon highlights the reality of sin, the completeness of Christ's work on the cross, and the transformative power of God's love and forgiveness in believers' lives.
Key Points:
- God communicates in various ways to reach different people- Jesus is God's ultimate form of communication to humanity- Sin is a reality that needs to be addressed, not ignored- Christ's work on the cross is complete, offering purification for sins- God's love is immeasurable and personal for each individual- The message of Jesus offers hope and freedom from sin's bondage- Believers are called to continually listen to God's word and obey
Scripture Reference: Hebrews 1:1-4

Global Impact Celebration 2025

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Sermon Summary: 
This sermon explores the concept of how the measure we use in showing love, forgiveness, and generosity to others directly impacts the fullness we experience in our own lives. Pastor Jeff Dunn emphasizes that our lack of fulfillment often stems not from what others have failed to give us, but from our own reluctance to extend grace and generosity. By choosing to use a greater measure of love and forgiveness towards others, we open ourselves to receiving God's abundant grace and blessings in return.
 
Key Points:
The fullness of life we experience is determined by the measure of grace and love we extend to others, not by what we receive.God has shown us immeasurable grace, which should inspire us to forgive and love others generously.Holding grudges and withholding forgiveness limits the grace we can receive from God.Our generosity in giving is not dependent on our abundance, but on our willingness to trust God's provision.God promises to enable us to be generous according to the measure we choose to use.
Scripture Reference:
Luke 6:36-38Matthew 18:21-35Matthew 6:12-152 Corinthians 9:6-11

The Incredibles: Week 5: Joseph: Integrity & Forgiveness

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Sermon Summary: 
This sermon explores the complex theme of forgiveness within family relationships, using the biblical story of Joseph as a powerful example. It emphasizes that forgiveness is not about fairness but about freedom, and that being forgiven by God enables us to forgive others. The sermon challenges listeners to take action in forgiving others, even when it's difficult, as a reflection of God's forgiveness towards us.
 
Key Points:
Families in the Bible were often dysfunctional, showing that imperfect people can still be used by God.
Forgiveness means canceling the debt owed to us by others.
It's harder to be a forgiving person if you haven't experienced forgiveness yourself.
We should do everything in our power to remove obstacles to peace in our relationships.
Focus on the solution to your hurt (forgiveness) rather than the source of it.
Forgiveness is a decision that leads to freedom and healing.
 
Scripture Reference:
Genesis 50:15-17
Romans 12:18

The Incredibles: Week 4: Samson

5 Day Devotional for this week: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-Incredibles-Week-4-Devotional.pdf
Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the life of Samson, highlighting how God can use deeply flawed individuals to accomplish His purposes. It draws parallels between Samson's story and our own lives, emphasizing that while we may be our own worst enemies, God's grace and power can still work through us. The sermon contrasts Samson with Jesus, showing how Christ is the ultimate savior who brings true redemption and salvation.
Key Points:- We are often our own worst enemies, like Samson- God can use deeply flawed people for His purposes- The world needs a greater Savior than Samson - Jesus Christ- Our weaknesses and failures, when surrendered to God, can become powerful testimonies- Living in biblical community and under wise counsel is important for spiritual growth
Scripture Reference:- Judges 16:28-30

The Incredibles: Week 3: Esther: Strength & Dignity

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Sermon Summary: This sermon explores the story of Esther, emphasizing how God uses ordinary, imperfect people to accomplish His extraordinary purposes. It encourages believers to recognize their strategic positioning in life, respond to God's call with courageous obedience, and take risks for His glory. The message highlights that one's imperfections do not disqualify them from being used powerfully by God.
Key Points:
- God's providence places imperfect people in strategic positions- God's mission calls imperfect people to courageous obedience- God's glory shines through imperfect people when they trust Him enough to take risks- The importance of having a "somebody ought to do something about that" (sod-sat) moment- Risking for God's cause is better than succeeding at risking nothing
Scripture Reference: Book of Esther, with emphasis on Esther 4:14 and Esther 8:8