TheChapel.Life Kenmore Campus Sermons: Recent Episodes
The Chapel - Kenmore Campus
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Jesus calmed a literal storm, and He desires to calm the storms within and around us as well . Mark 4:35-41
In the midst of all the hate and polarization in our culture, Jesus points us to a perfect way to treat one another. Matthew 5:43-48
Is there a heavenly ethic and rule that which points beyond both the Republican and Democratic Party? Ephesians 6:10-20
In this teaching, we look at 2 Peter 3:1 - 12 as Peter encourages the churches as they wait for Christ's Return.
In this teaching, we study through 1 Samuel 13:8 - 14 to look at an example of how not to wait on God in order to better learn how we can wait on God in season of delay.
In this teaching, we explore Isaiah 40:27 - 31 looking at the promise God makes to those that will wait on Him.
In this Teaching, we look at the closing remarks of Paul in the book of Ephesians as we explore Ephesians 6:21-24.
In this teaching, we study Ephesians 6:18 - 20, looking at the way the apostle Paul encourages the church to activate their spiritual armor through prayer and intercession.
In this teaching, we look at 1 Cor 3:5 - 9, while Pastor Jacob Ley shares a personal update for the church.
In this teaching, we explore Ephesians 6:13 - 17 as Paul calls us to engage the battle by taking up our spiritual armor in Christ
In this teaching, we look at Ephesians 6:11 - 12, where Paul encourages us to put on the armor of God because of the enemy that we face.
In this teaching, we explore Ephesians 6:10 looking at how we can live with strength in the face of resistance.
In this teaching, we explore Ephesians 6:5-9 as Paul gives instruction for how we can live In Christ in places of work and under authority.
In this teaching, we look at Ephesians 6:1-4 as the Apostle Paul gives instructions for how Christ transforms the nature of the relationship between children and parents.
In this teaching, we explore 2 Chronicles 20 and the story of Jehoshaphat where we learn how we can respond when we feel surrounded by the enemies of our lives.
In this teaching, we take our first look at Luke 8:40-56, exploring how when our brokenness is surrendered to Jesus' power, we begin to experience God's Restoration.
In this Teaching, we have the opportunity to hear several updates about our Global Outreach as a church, while also taking time to hear God's heart for reaching the ends of the earth with the Gospel. *This teaching has been edited to protect some of the work being done. Acts 1:8
In this teaching, Pastor Ben White looks at Ephesians 5:31 - 33 and explores what God's Word means for marriage, singleness, and the LGBTQ+ Community
In this teaching, we study through Ephesians 5:22 - 33 where the apostle Paul unpacks how husbands and wives establish a foundation in their homes to help live in the reality of God's New World and the fullness of Jesus.
In this teaching, we look at Ephesians 5:15 - 21 where we learn that in order to live in God’s New World, we are called to live in wisdom by being filled with the Spirit.
In This Teaching, we look at Ephesians 5:3 - 14, where Pastor Deering Dyer helps us to see what it means to live as Children of Light in a Dark World.
In this teaching, we look at Ephesians 4:25-5:2, where the apostle Paul begins to give a series of Instructions and Reasons for how and the why the church should live out its new Identity in Christ together.
In this teaching, we explore Ephesians 4:17 - 24 where Paul encourages us to Stop living our old life and to start living our new life in Jesus.
In this teaching, we look again at Ephesians 4:7-16, discussing what the fullness of Jesus is marked by and how we can engage it together.
In this Teaching, we look at Ephesians 4:7-16 seeking to understand both God's goal for the church and how he has organized the church to pursue that goal.
In this teaching, we loo at Ephesians 4:1-6 where Paul encourages us to live out the reality of God's New World through engaging attitudes, actions, and a theology of unity.
In this teaching, we look at the relationship between a deep connection with Christ leading to Multiplication.
In this teaching, we explore Matthew 2:16-21, a startling passage that forces us to face the dark side of Christmas while also calling us to see afresh the hope in the savior born on Christmas day.
In this teaching, we look at Matthew 2:1-6, exploring how God uses unexpected places, and unexpected people, in His great redemptive story.
In this teaching, Pastor Ben White looks at how Jesus fulfills the the first prophecy cited in Matthew 1:18-25 and how Jesus can fulfill us today!
In this Teaching, Noelle Beck reminds us that each one of us, Yes You, is loved, set free, and empowered by God in Jesus!
In this teaching, we look at Ephesians 3:14 - 21 where Paul reports on how he has been praying for the churches in Ephesus. We look at it how we can be Missional Communities that engage God in prayer for one another and our mission.
As the church, who are called to live out God's New Creation in the present, we still face hardship, persecution, and suffering. In this passage, we look at how Paul views his own ministry and suffering on behalf of the Gospel and explore how suffering can be a paradox in which the greater glory of God can be revealed. Ephesians 3:1-13
In Ephesians 2:8 - 10, Paul roots us in our identity as a people saved by God's Grace who are when recreated for His purposes in His new World. In this teaching we explore what our identity looks like as a people saved by God's Work for God's Work.
In order to live in God's New World we must begin to understand what our reality is in and through the work of Jesus. In Ephesians 2:1 - 7, Paul contrasts the life in Christ with the life in Sin, to help us see what our reality is in God's New World.
In this Teaching, we study through Ephesians 1:15 - 23 looking at how Paul prays for Christians who exist in the tension between living in God's New World in the midst of the powers of the old world.
In this teaching, we study through the last part of Ephesians 1:3-14, unpacking the blessings God has given to His people in Christ.
In this Teaching, Pastor Ben White teaches from Ephesians 1:7-10, looking at what God has done in redeeming us in and through His son, Jesus!
In this teaching, we look at Ephesians 1:3-6 and begin to see the blessings that God brings to us in His New World!
In this teaching, we begin our study through the book of Ephesians, seeking to understand who wrote it, who it was written too, and all in the context of God's grand story.
In this teaching, Patrick Jackson challenges us to consider what it really means to be ambassadors of God's Kingdom. He calls us to consider our current cultural context and how we can best display God's kingdom in post christian context in which we find ourselves.
In This Teaching, Curtis Minter Jr challenges us to consider what it means that in Christ there is equality for every person and how we can be a church that lives out that reality here and now. Curtis Minter Jr is the Operations Director at The Well CCD. Galatians 3:23-29
In This Teaching, Deering Dyer shares with us the call to be a church that is known by loving one another. Deering Dyer is the director of new campus development for the Saturate Movement. 1 John 3:16-18
In this Teaching, Chris Young shows us how we are called to live out the truth of the Gospel by the way we engage marriage. Ephesians 5:22-33
In this Teaching, Kara Ulmer helps our church to understand both God's Heart for Immigrants and Refugees as well as how that impacts our city today. Kara is the Director of World Relief Akron, an evangelical organization focused on refugee resettlement in the city of Akron.
For Disciples of Jesus, the process of discipleship results in lives lived in obedience to Jesus. In this teaching, we explore how we Obey Jesus by doing what he said and then going to make disciples of all nations. James 1:19-27; Matthew 28:16-20
Part of the DNA of a Disciple is trusting in Jesus as King and Savior. This isn't a one time thing, but an ever deepening reality of the follower of Jesus. In this teaching, we discuss Mark 1:14-15, exploring Jesus' call to repent and believe and how this process deepens our trust in Jesus.
Disciples of Jesus are called to learn from Him. But for Jesus, learning is not just hearing what he has to say, but also living it out in obedience. In this teaching, we explore Matthew 7:24-27 and Jesus' call that the wise man is the one who both hears His words and does them.
In this teaching, we launch our new series The DNA of Discipleship. We begin where Jesus' began with the call of discipleship, exploring afresh Jesus' call to "Follow me." Mark 1:16-20
In this teaching we look at Jesus' teaching on when the end will come and how He calls us to be about a mission to all nations until that time. Matthew 24:1-14
In this teaching, we explore the reality of Jesus' Return and how he will return physically, personally, and visibly to bring just judgment and the consummation of our salvation and God's Kingdom! Acts 1:9-11
In this teaching, we explore the reality of the ascension of King Jesus and what that means for our lives and our world. Acts 1:9-11
In this teaching, we explore Mark 16 and look at 5 key witnesses' in Marks' account to help understand the truth of the resurrection and the implications for us today. Mark 15:39-16:8
In this teaching, we explore Mark 15 where Jesus' is portrayed as the Crucified King and look at the implications that has for our own relationship with Jesus. Mark 15:1-39
In this teaching, we look at how God has created us stewards and therefore, when we live as Stewards we connect into God's larger story and purposes. Genesis 1:26-30; Matthew 25:14-30; Matthew 6:19-24
In this teaching, we explore several passages of Scripture to show how God has called His people to live on mission governed by a clear motive, message, and method! Matthew 28:18-20; Habakkuk 2:14; 1 Corinthians 15:1-5; 2 Timothy 2:1-2
In this teaching, we discuss God's ultimate purpose in all He does and how we can outlive our lives by connecting into God's ultimate purpose, His glory! Romans 1:23-25, 3:23, 11:33-36; Colossians 1:27; 1 Corinthians 10:31
In the initial teaching for the series How to Outlive Your Life, Pastor Tim Armstrong looks at how we as a church can strive to plant churches to the glory of God.
In this teaching we explore 1 Corinthians 14:26 - 40, where the apostle Paul calls the gatherings of the church to have a sense of order when it comes to the practice of Spiritual Gifts.
In this teaching we explore 1 Corinthians 14:2 - 23 and what the apostle Paul has to each us about how we engage the gift of Spiritual Language in the church.
In this teaching, we explore 1 Corinthians 14:1 - 5 and what Paul has to say about desiring the gift of prophecy in the church.
In this teaching, we explore 1 Corinthians 13 and look at how Paul sees love as the essential element for the practice of Spiritual Gift, and our lives in general.
In this teaching, we explore 1 Corinthians 12:27 - 31 where Paul sums up the first part of his instructions on Spiritual Gifts. We focus on how God has given all of us a part to play in His body through our Gifts and what it means to use them for others' good and His glory!
In this Teaching, Dr. Doug Ley helps us understand how we can tear down strongholds and experience revival in our lives through the simple act of speaking Words of Life!
In this teaching we explore what The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is. Drawing from 1 Corinthians, as well as the other occurrences in Scripture we seek to under what this reality is, as well as what it means for us as Christians today.
In this teaching, Pastor Ben White teaches from 1 Corinthians 12:12 - 26, looking at how we are all called to fit together in the Body of Christ!
In this teaching, we continue to unpack the list of spiritual gifts found in 1 Corinthians 12. We look specifically at the Gifts of Distinguishing of Spirits, Tongues, and Interpretations of Tongues!
In this teaching, we continue to unpack the list of spiritual gifts found in 1 Corinthians 12. We look specifically at the Gifts of Healings, the Workings of Power, and the Gift of Prophecy
In this teaching, we explore 1 Corinthians 12:4 - 7 where the apostle Paul begins to give us the nature and purpose of Spiritual Gifts.
In 1 Corinthians 12, the apostle Paul begins his discussion of Spiritual Gifts by reminding us that Jesus is the foundation for how we navigate the issues surrounding Spiritual Gifts. In this teaching, we explore what this means for us today as we seek to navigate Spiritual Gifts together as a church.
Jesus not only taught His disciples how to pray, but why we should pray. In Luke 11:5-13 Jesus gives us the motivation for our praying
Prayer is a key to the practice of Spiritual Gifts and our Spiritual Lives in general. Therefore, we begin our study of Spiritual Gifts by learning from Jesus on how we pray. In this teaching, we look at Luke 11 and Jesus' model for prayer.
As we learn to share the good news in everyday life, we seek to do so unashamed. In this teaching, we look at Paul's reasons in the first chapter of Romans for proclaiming the Gospel unashamed. Romans 1:16-17
The Gospel is the climax of God's Story. In this teaching, we learn God's Story together through the illustration of four trees and then take time to contemplate how that story is to shape our lives and our Gospeling. Genesis 1:1-4:1; Galatians 3:13; Revelation 21:1-22:21
We naturally share what we know and what we experience. In this teaching, we explore the message of the Gospel and how we can begin and continue to experience the power of the Gospel in our lives.
In this teaching, we explore Acts 11:19 - 30 where we encounter the church in Antioch. We look at how this church centered itself on God's mission and became a key community in the advancement of the Gospel in the Book of Acts. We learn how we can continue to be a church that is centered on God's Mission.
In this teaching, we explore Acts 10:1 - 11:18, where we find the story of Peter and the expansion of the Gospel to the Gentiles. We highlight several key aspects to this story and how it matters for our understanding of Gospel Saturation today.
In this Teaching, Pastor Mike Castelli from The Chapel | Green explores the strategy of the apostle Paul as he went about planting churches throughout the ancient near east. As we explore his strategy we look at the implications it has for our vision today. Acts 13:1-14:28
In this Teaching, Pastor Stephen Neumeyer of The Chapel | Cuyahoga Falls helps us to see what it looks like to follow the call of God through exploring God's word as well as His own story of being called to plant The Chapel | Cuyahoga Falls.
In this teaching, we look at how the vision of The Chapel fits in with Jesus' larger vision of saturating the world with His Gospel. We explore The Book of Acts and see how Jesus' accomplishes His vision.
In this teaching, we explore the update Luke gives of the church in Acts, while also taking time to discuss where we're at as a church and where we feel the Lord is leading us. Acts 9:31
Paul's Conversion was dramatic, but almost immediately he moves to be a witness for Jesus everywhere He goes. Jesus' heart for His people is that we would live as witnesses so that the Gospel can go to the ends of the earth. In this teaching, we explore what we can learn from Paul's early ministry and how we can be grow as witnesses to Jesus. Acts 9:19-31
In this teaching, we look at how one of the greatest enemies of the early Christians could be radically changed into one of the leading missionaries in the Christian movement. For when we encounter Jesus, it truly changes everything. Acts 9:1-22
Are you following after the real Jesus or just trying to make him fit in your life? In this teaching, we look at the story of Simon the magician in Acts 8:9 - 25 seeking to learn what it means to seek Jesus for who He is, not just for our own selfish gain.
Jesus' gave his disciples a mission to saturate the world with their witness to the Gospel. In this teaching we launch our study through the second part of the book of Acts, looking at how the early disciples expanded their witness to the resurrected Jesus. Acts 8:1-8
On Good Friday, we gathered with Citizens Akron to talk about what the cross has to say about suffering and how Jesus experienced suffering in obedience to deal with the suffering we face because of our disobedience.
What we believe about the future informs our present life. In this teaching, we explore the reality that Jesus will save us when he returns to bring a new creation in which we will live with Him forever, free from the presence of sin. Romans 8:12-30
Salvation is not just a past and future experience, but a present reality that we live in now. Jesus is saving us from the power of sin today. In this teaching, we explore how we can live in the power of Jesus' resurrection and ascension. Romans 6:1-8:17
In this teaching we explore what it means that in Jesus we are saved from the penalty of sin. We discuss the reality of how our sin has resulted in death which is experienced through guilt and shame, but how in the gospel Jesus has died to pay for our guilt and now covers us with his righteous life, resulting in our forgiveness and righteousness.
The Holy Spirit is the way in which we experience the life God has for us in Christ Jesus. But, what does it look like to Live in the Spirit and how do we do that on a regular everyday basis. In this teaching, we explore the book of Ephesians to see how we can cultivate a life in the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 4:30, 5:18-21,6:17-18
In this teaching we explore the question of what we are afraid of and seek to be people who don't walk in fear, but in faith.
Missional Communities are the heartbeat of our church. As we launched our fourth missional community in West Akron, we took time to learn what a missional community is, and why it is important for us as a church.
The Gospel of Jesus Christ unites us across the lines of race and ethnicity. In this teaching, we explore what Scripture calls us to and how we can live this way in our Missional Communities.
Pastor Ben White teach from Luke 8, challenging us to think about the authority of Jesus and our authority as we engage darkness in our world.
God has gifted His people with incredible power through the work of Jesus Christ and the gift of The Holy Spirit. In this teaching, we explore how we can be a church that seeks to engage God's power. Acts 1:8; Luke 24:48-49
God has given his church a mission and it is this mission which shapes our purpose and our lives. In this teaching we look at Luke 10 and how Jesus trains His followers for His mission of making disciples.
Prayer has been central to the work of God through His people across Scripture and the history of the church. In this teaching we look at how we can engage prayer and the necessity of prayer for our lives. Luke 5:16,11:1; 1 John 5:14-15; Mark 11:20-25
A sermon on how we can engage racial reconciliation. Revelation 5:9-10; Ephesians 2:11-14
A sermon on how we can engage in worshipping God together as a church. Hebrews 10:19-25; Ecclesiastes 5:1-2
A study on what it means to be people waiting in faith as we learn from the life of Simeon. Luke 2:25-32
a discussion and teaching about God's heart for orphans and our role in orphan care in the church. Galatians 4:3-7
A study of how we are called as Christians to live submissive under the governments of our world. Mark 12:13-17; Romans 13:1-7; 1 Peter 2:17
A study at where our devotion lies as it relates to our government and nation. Mark 12:13-17
in this teaching we explore the life and martyrdom of Stephen and what it means for the church today. Acts 6:8-8:3
We explore how God's gospel community continues their mission in the midst of persecution. Acts 5:12-42
The Chapel Kenmore explores what it means to pray while we are on mission together. Acts 4:23-31
A look at the first christian church and how they lived as a missional community. Acts 2:41-47
What happens to the first disciples when God brings revival through The Holy Spirit. Acts 2:1-13
As the disciples waited for the Holy Spirit to come in power they weren't stagnant, distracted, or impatient, but waited with purpose for God's timing. We can learn from the disciples when we are season of waiting as well. Acts 1:12-26
we continue our study of the book of Acts in the second part of a sermon exploring how Jesus' empowered His disciples to be His witnesses through the baptism of the Holy Spirit and His ascension
This sermons looks at the marks of discipleship and whether we are just Christians or actually disciples of Jesus.
In this sermon we explored the pain of mother's day and how God as a Father comforts us in the midst of suffering
What does it mean that in the Gospel we become Jesus' disciples. How does that change how we view ourselves and who we are. Matthew 4:17-20; 16:16, 28:16-20
In this sermon we explore how through the Gospel God has transformed us into a family. Matthew 12:46-50; Ephesians 2:1-3; Romans 8:12-16; John 1:12-13
A Sermon on the gospel and its purpose and power for the church. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 1:16-17
In this sermon we explore the new mission and identity that Jesus gives His followers after he rises from the dead. Matthew 28:16-20
In this sermon Pastor Jacob Ley explores how God has given His people a mission and begins to form the community of the church around the mission of His People. Acts 2:1-47
We serve a God on Mission who leads His people into His Mission for the World. John 20:21-23
In this sermon we explore that God desires to use all of our life as the way we worship Him.
In this sermon we explore God's heart for worship, and how that relates to our hearts as well.