๐ Jealousy & envyโcommon struggles! ๐ 3/5 workers feel job jealousy, 2/3 adults envied siblings, and ๐ฐ envy hurts mental health. ๐ In Acts 13, Paulโs success made some Jews envious, blinding them to Godโs blessings. โ ๏ธ Jealousy robs us of: 1๏ธโฃ Blessings ๐ 2๏ธโฃ Our calling โจ 3๏ธโฃ Peace with God & others ๐ค […]
Paul’s First Sermon | Acts 13:13-41 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
๐โก๏ธ๐ Acts 13 marks a turning point in the spread of the Gospel! โชโ๏ธ Paul takes center stage, and the message of Jesus reaches the Gentiles. ๐บ๏ธ๐ข Paul & Barnabas travel, preach, and face challenges, but God’s plan unfolds. ๐ฃ๏ธ๐ฅ Paul delivers his first recorded sermonโshort but powerful! โ ๐ God is faithful to His promises. […]
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The Book of Acts | Acts 13:1-12 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Pastor Gunnar Tesdahl continues our sermon series on the work of the Holy Spirit and the apostles as they spread the gospel message. […]
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The Church’s Greatest Weapon | Acts 12:1-24 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Herod kills James and imprisons Peter, planning to kill him too. ๐จ The church prays hard. ๐๐ช An angel miraculously frees Peter. ๐ผ๐ Herod, full of pride, is struck down. โ๏ธ Despite persecution, the gospel keeps spreading. ๐๐ Takeaway: Prayer is powerfulโeven in the toughest times. ๐๐ฅ […]
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God’s Purpose for Love | 1 Corinthians 13 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
๐ Why Love Matters โ This sermon explores 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizing that love is the foundation of faith and relationships. ๐ 3 Key Reasons Love is Essential: 1๏ธโฃ Love is Foundational โ Without love, spiritual gifts and good deeds are meaningless (๐ฌโโค๏ธ = ๐). 2๏ธโฃ Love is Formative โ True love shapes and transforms […]
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The Sacred Gift of Sex | 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
๐๐ God’s design for sex, exploring cultural shifts ๐๐ป and biblical principles ๐โจ. โ๏ธ Two views: Liberationist (free pleasure) vs. Traditionalist (strict rules) ๐ฆ๐. ๐ก Paul teaches true freedom = honoring God & others โค๏ธ๐. ๐ฐ๐คต Marriage = sacred covenant, sex as a holy union โจ๐. ๐โโ๏ธโก๏ธ Flee sexual immorality, honor God with your body […]
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Being Single is not Being Lonely | Gen. 1-2, 1 Cor. 7, Matt. 19, 22 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Creation Highlights: ๐ก “God created light” โ “It was good.” ๐๐ฟ “Land, seas, plants, trees” โ “It was good.” ๐๐โญ “Sun, moon, stars” โ “It was good.” ๐ฆ๐ “Birds and fish” โ “It was good.” ๐ฆ๐ “Land animals” โ “It was good.” ๐ค๐ “Humankind” โ “It was VERY good.” But then… ๐ “Not good for […]
Loving Through Mutual Submission | Ephesians 5:22-30 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Marriage is a picture of Christโs love for the church. Mutual submission: Wives submit, husbands love sacrificially. Forgiveness and grace renew relationships…Extend kindness, sacrifice, & forgiveness in marriage, God’s grace & challenge to forgive like Him. […]
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Created to Make Promises | Genesis 2:24-25 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Marriage = Covenant ๐๐โค๏ธ God-designed ๐ Marriage truths: Identity ๐ซ๐: Becoming one flesh, teamwork, self-sacrifice ๐ค Dedication ๐คโณ: Commitment over feelings, “for better or worse” ๐๏ธ Openness ๐๐ฌ: Vulnerability, trust, no secrets ๐๏ธ Reflection of Christ’s love โ๏ธโค๏ธ: Covenant mirrors Christ and His Church ๐๏ธ๐ Takeaway: Marriage = I DO โค๏ธ๐, built on Godโs faithfulness […]
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The Key to Thriving Relationships | Ephesians 5:18-21 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
๐โ: How should we love others? ๐: Ephesians 5:18-21 โก๏ธ Key: Mutual Submission ๐โโ๏ธ๐โโ๏ธ: “Voluntary yielding in love” โค๏ธ ๐ฆโฝ: Requires the Holy Spirit’s power. ๐๏ธ ๐ก๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ๐ผ: Applied in marriages, families, and workplaces. โ ๏ธ: Abuse โ Submission. Seek help. ๐๐ฎโโ๏ธ ๐: “Lord, fill me with Your Spirit.” ๐กโก๏ธ: Thriving relationships reflect Christโs sacrificial love. โ๏ธโค๏ธ […]