Ref: SN3613Por Damian Kyle

Jesus told his disciples—stop letting your hearts be troubled. There is a place waiting in heaven for you, and he promised that he would prepare the way to heaven by his work as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that wher…

Ref: SN3612Por Damian Kyle

In Christ, we have eternal peace with God. John 16:33, 1 John 5:4-5, Romans 5:1 In Christ, we experience daily peace from God. John 16:33, John 14:26-27, Romans 8:26-27, Philippians 4:6-7 In Christ, we face daily battles as conquerors of an eternally won war. John 16:33, Romans 8:37-39, Luke 2:14, Isaiah 9:6 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE…

Why is the incarnation essential to our faith? Only God can atone for our sins. Only Man can die in man’s place. Only the One who is fully God and fully Man can pay the penalty for our sins as our Perfect Substitute. Jesus is God. He is God in the flesh. He is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON …

Jesus is THE WAY to God. John 14:6, Acts 9:1-2, Acts 19:8-9, Acts 4:12 Jesus is THE TRUTH of God. John 14:6, John 14:26, John 17:15-17, John 1:16-17, Luke 24:27, John 15:26, John 16:13 Jesus is THE LIFE with God. John 14:6, Ephesians 2:1-6, John 5:24 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; vis…

Ref: SN3611Por Damian Kyle

By grace through faith in Jesus, God transforms people from enemies to children of God. John 1:9-13, Titus 3:5, John 3:16, Romans 5:8-11 Children of God are eternally loved and secure in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:38-39 Children of God daily depend on God’s Word and prayer. Psalm 62:7-8, 1 Peter 5:6-7 Children of God daily yearn for their…

Ref: SN3610Por Damian Kyle

An authentic, healthy church consistently prays for one another. James 5:13-18 To submit a prayer request, go to biblechapel.org/prayer. To join a campus prayer team, email prayer@biblechapel.org. To join an impact prayer group, go to biblechapel.org/impactprayer or email outreach@biblechapel.org. An authentic, healthy church humbly confesses their…

THREE EXAMPLES OF PATIENCE To illustrate what patience looks like, James provides three examples. The Farmer: Trust God to do his work (James 5:7) The farmer planted his crops right after the early rain in October and then waited for the seed to take root and sprout. He depended on God for the sunshine and moisture. The late rains in March/April pr…

Throughout Scripture, God warns us about the seductive power of money. Jesus likens it to a completing god and says our treasure becomes the focus of our heart (Matt. 6:21-24). Paul instructs Timothy, the young pastor in Ephesus, to warn people about the love of money and how the desire for more wealth has left people spiritually shattered (1 Tim. …

Pray for the hearts of the American people. As we head to the voting booth today, pray for every heart, that God would guide them according to His Word to vote for the candidate who will best advance the Kingdom of God for the next four years. Romans 14:17 - For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peac…

Pray for the next generation. Pray that the Lord would watch over every child/teenager in our nation that is growing up in a culture of relativism and information overload that bombards them every day. Pray that the Lord in this next generation would most importantly rise up the next leaders of His church in America. Psalm 145:4 - One generation sh…

Ref: SN3609Por Damian Kyle

Pray for the Church. In this moment of time in our nation, the harvest is ripe for souls to turn to Jesus Christ by faith, if the Church is unified for the Gospel. Pray that we would come together in unity as Jesus prayed in John 17, that through our unified Gospel proclamation the world would trust in Him. John 17:20-21 - “I do not ask for these o…

“If the Lord wills” is a bold statement of God’s Sovereignty. “If the Lord wills” is a bold statement of determined obedience. “If the Lord wills” is a bold statement of Christ-like humility. Self-centered bragging must be replaced by God-honoring trust. -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning;…

Pray for the family unit in our nation. God's Word is clear that leadership at the end of the day begins and ends in the home. Pray for all fathers, mothers, and every home in our nation. That the hearts of the family unit would turn back to the Lord in obedience to His Word in our nation. Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go; e…

Pray for all our governing authorities (Constitution, Federal, State, Local). Pray that God would sovereignly work through all elected officials for His glory in this moment in our nation. Romans 13:1 - Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by G…

Pray for the candidates according to God's Word in 1 Timothy 2. Pray for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and their families. Pray that the Lord would sovereignly work in their lives and the lives of their immediately family members, drawing them unto Himself. 1 Timothy 2:1-4 - First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, an…

Pray for peace and discernement. Romans 12:18 - If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. As we enter the final week leading up to the election, pray for peace in the body of Christ, peace in our nation, and peace and discernment in every heart as we approach the voting booth. That as believers in Jesus Christ, as we stand …

Ref: SN3608Por Damian Kyle

A humble heart desires to please God, which leads to obedience, exaltation, and lasting pleasure. James 4:1-12, 1 Peter 5:5, Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 24:1-2, Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 5:18-19 A proud heart desires to please oneself, which leads to disobedience, destruction, and fleeting pleasure. James 4:1-12, James 3:16, Prove…

Ref: SN3607Por Damian Kyle

Christians operating with wisdom from above… James 3:13-18 fill their minds and hearts with the perfect Word of God. James 3:17, 1 John 3:3 live whole, not fragmented lives for Christ. James 3:17, Hebrews 12:11 are approachable and teachable. James 3:17, Titus 3:2 demonstrate the mercy and righteousness of Christ to all. James 3:17, Matthew 9:13, E…

Ref: SN3606Por Damian Kyle

THE NATURE OF THE TONGUE The tongue reveals the worship of one’s heart. James 1:26, Matthew 15:18, James 3:1-2 The tongue has tremendous power. James 3:3-5, Proverbs 16:28, Romans 16:18, 2 Timothy 2:23 The tongue by nature is evil. James 3:6-8 THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE TONGUE A maturing believer’s tongue becomes more consistently holy. James 3:9-12…

Ref: SN3605Por Damian Kyle

How can we know for certain that we have saving faith? 1. Do I have a present trust in Christ for salvation? “Believes” is in the present tense denoting continual action. Are you continuing to trust Jesus? 2. Is there evidence of the Holy Spirit at work in your heart? · Presence of the Spirit (Rom. 8:13-16) · Fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:13-23) 3. D…

Showing partiality based on outward appearance will always be a temptation for believers. In the Old Testament, the prophet Samuel was a godly and courageous man willing to speak the Word of God in the most unpopular and sometimes dangerous circumstances. But Israel rejected the old prophet and desired to have a king like the other nations. The fir…

Doers of the Word are Gospel-centered. James 1:19-21, 1 Peter 1:23-25 Doers of the Word understand freedom and blessing are found in obedience. James 1:22-25, John 8:31-32, 1 Peter 4:13-14 Doers of the Word operate with the character, words, and actions of Christ. James 1:26-27 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to …

Believers are called to “grow through”, not “get through” trials. James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3 To grow through trials, we must confidently seek the wisdom of God through His Word and prayer. James 1:5-8, Romans 8:32, Psalm 19:7, Colossians 3:16 The pain of trials is temporary, the joy of heaven is eternal. James 1:12,17-18, 1 Corinthians 15:20-22, Roman…

Lessons from the Life of James Living in close proximity to Jesus does not guarantee you’re actually a follower of Jesus. Matthew 13:55, Mark 3:20-21, John 7:5 When someone experiences and trusts in the resurrected Jesus Christ, they are eternally transformed. 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, Acts 1:14, Galatians 2:9 There’s no greater title/role to be known …

Ref: SN3604Por Damian Kyle

Opportunity: Discover and define the opportunity. Alignment: Does this new opportunity align with what you are called to do? Process (Systems): How will we engage in the opportunity? Execute: Engage in the opportunity. Evaluate: Assess progress or lack thereof. Review: Make needed adjustments Submitting to God and to each other is hard. By nature, …

Ref: SN3603Por Damian Kyle

Ephesians 5:7-8a Every person used to live in darkness. This is the doctrine called Original Sin. We don’t become alienated from God because of our sins. We are born as sinners in need of a Savior (Eph. 2:1-3). Paul refers to our state before Jesus as a state of darkness. In our darkness, we are confused (Job 5:14), live in spiritual ignorance (Joh…

Ref: SN3602Por Damian Kyle

Read God’s Word Every Day You cannot imitate someone you don’t know. You must read God’s Word and learn who He is, who you are, and why he put you on this earth. God’s Word addresses the areas we are following short and shows us how to get back on track. You have to read God’s Word every day if you are going to grow in your relationship with God. S…

Ref: SN3601Por Damian Kyle

In a “new self” church, believers speak truth in love. Ephesians 4:15,25, Colossians 3:9-10 In a “new self” church, believers address anger, they don’t harbor it. Ephesians 4:26-27, Matthew 5:21-22 In a “new self” church, every believer contributes with their time/talents/treasures. Ephesians 4:28 In a “new self” church, believers graciously build …

OLD SELF SIN LIES LOST EVIL DEATH Ephesians 4:17-19, Mark 3:5 NEW SELF CHRIST TRUTH SAVED HOLY LIFE Ephesians 4:20-24, John 14:6, Romans 6:6, 2 Corinthians 5:17,21, Romans 12:2, Philippians 2:12-13, Isaiah 61:3 -------- DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOORE Get Ron’s Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo. CAREGIVING Do y…

Ref: SN3600Por Damian Kyle

Every believer is a gracious gift of Christ to His Church. Ephesians 4:6-17, Ephesians 3:7, Ephesians 2:8-10 Every believer is called to use their God-given gifts to serve Christ’s Church. Ephesians 4:12-16, 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12:5-6 Every believer directly inhibits or enhances the spiritual maturity of their church. Ephesians 4:12-16 Visit bible…

Ref: SN3599Por Damian Kyle

The Trinity is an essential part of these essentials. · The one body is empowered by the Spirit who guarantees our hope. · The one body is united to Jesus by one act of faith and identified by the Spirit’s baptism. · The one body is under the one God, our Father who rules supreme over all believers, who works through all believers, and who resides …

Ref: SN3598Por Damian Kyle

The Bible Chapel’s calling is not to create unity, it’s to maintain and guard our God-given unity. Ephesians 4:1-3, Philippians 1:27 We maintain and guard our unity by daily humbling ourselves before God and one another. Ephesians 4:2, Philippians 2:8, Philippians 2:3-5 We maintain and guard our unity by addressing one another always with gentlenes…

Ref: SN3597Por Damian Kyle

Truths to Consider: · Are you involved in any compromising partnerships and/or friendships? · Are you involved with people who will drag you down spiritually? · Is there a “Tobiah” in your circle of friends or your children’s friends? · Do you use your money to honor God or yourself? · Do you worship God with your work? · Is Jesus the focus and “la…