What happens when our vision of people is clouded by favoritism, prejudice, or partiality? In James 2, the early church is confronted with this very issue, and the same challenge applies to us today. In this sermon, Pastor Julie Hawkins unpacks James’ call to “show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord […]
Read More… from Faith That Sees People Rightly | James 2:1-13 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
⛵🐍 Shipwrecks & Snakebites Life doesn’t go as planned—but like Paul, we can be: ✝️ Calm in Crisis 🛡️ Confident with Critics ❤️ Compassionate to Community All because we’re Committed to the Cross. […]
Read More… from Are You Kidding Me? | Acts 27:27-28:10 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
🚤 Sometimes you’re out of options — like grabbing the oars when the boat dies. ⚖️ Paul’s “last resort” defense before King Agrippa becomes a Gospel declaration. 🗣 Paul’s testimony is a model for ours: 1️⃣ Past — 🙅♂️ Who I was before Jesus (even my worst parts) 2️⃣ Powerful Encounter — ✨ How Jesus […]
Read More… from Last Resort, First Response | Acts 25:23–26:32 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
🌍✈️ From Kabul to Gig Harbor: Obeying God can feel disorienting 😕😭 Doubt & grief often follow big steps of faith 📖 Acts 18: Paul felt tired, alone, uncertain 🤝 God gave him Partnerships (Priscilla, Aquila, Silas, Timothy) 💼 God provided for his needs (tentmaking + financial support) 🙏 Most importantly, God gave His Presence: […]
Read More… from The Strength to Stay | Acts 18:1-17 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
🌿 Palm Sunday Recap: Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey, not a warhorse — fulfilling prophecy (Zechariah). Crowds shout “Hosanna!”, expecting a political savior 👑 — but Jesus came to save through the cross ✝️. ❓“Who is this?” → He’s the Messiah, the humble King, the Savior. 💡 Challenge: Worship not just when Jesus meets […]
Read More… from The Savior Who IS | Matthew 21:1-11 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
📖➡️🌍 Acts 13 marks a turning point in the spread of the Gospel! ⛪✝️ Paul takes center stage, and the message of Jesus reaches the Gentiles. 🗺️🚢 Paul & Barnabas travel, preach, and face challenges, but God’s plan unfolds. 🗣️🔥 Paul delivers his first recorded sermon—short but powerful! ✅📜 God is faithful to His promises. […]
Read More… from Paul’s First Sermon | Acts 13:13-41 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Marriage = Covenant 📜💑❤️ God-designed 🙌 Marriage truths: Identity 👫💖: Becoming one flesh, teamwork, self-sacrifice 🤝 Dedication 🤝⏳: Commitment over feelings, “for better or worse” 🕊️ Openness 🌟💬: Vulnerability, trust, no secrets 🗝️ Reflection of Christ’s love ✝️❤️: Covenant mirrors Christ and His Church 🕊️💒 Takeaway: Marriage = I DO ❤️🙏, built on God’s faithfulness […]
Read More… from Created to Make Promises | Genesis 2:24-25 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
🎁❓🤔 – Unexpected gifts: from spicy peppers 🌶️ to a rival team’s jersey 🏈—not always what you imagine receiving! 📖⚖️💡 – Micah 6 reminds us of God’s expectations vs. human misunderstandings. ✨⚡🗻 – God presents His case in a cosmic courtroom, highlighting His faithfulness and Israel’s failures. 📜💬🌟 – God’s clear, timeless requirements: Do justice […]
Read More… from Prophet | Micah 6:1-8; 7:7 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
We continue our sermon series on living the vision as we unpack what it means to share our faith. We believe God has called us to equip our people to share the gospel so that the others would discover new life in Jesus…and this includes planting new worshipping communities in our region. […]
Read More… from Share | Luke 14:15-24 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Welcome to worship at Chapel Hill on this VBS weekend. Isn’t it so encouraging to hear these kids sing their hearts out worshipping God? And I am so encouraged to see all of you out there doing the hand motions! You might feel a little silly doing them, but these motions help our kids remember […]
Read More… from When People Need Freedom l Luke 13:10-17 l Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor