Chapel in the Pines Sermon Podcast

Giving What We've Received (Aligned 6)

Date: June 14, 2026 Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Most of us want our lives to be well-lived — but what does that actually look like, and how do we get there? In this message from the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, we discover that making the most of what God has given us means using our time, money, abilities, and gifts to do his work — and that the day is coming when Jesus himself will evaluate how faithfully we did that.

Worshiping God Together

Date: June 7, 2026 There's a reason we don't just worship on our own — gathering together positions us to encounter God's presence in ways we simply can't access alone. In this message, we explore four dimensions of God's presence that corporate worship opens us up to — his truth, his love, his power, and his glory — and what it looks like to show up for that encounter regularly and purposefully.

Spiritual Flourishing and the Centered Set

Date: May 31, 2026 What does it actually mean to follow Jesus — and is the way you think about that helping you flourish spiritually or holding you back? In this message, we explore three different frameworks for understanding the Christian life and discover that centering our lives on Jesus, rather than on rules or personal preference, is the key to the spiritual flourishing God wants for each of us.

Bringing Others to Jesus (Aligned 4)

Date: May 24, 2026 We've been entrusted with the greatest message ever: the good news of salvation through Jesus. This week, we are reminded of that good news and how to share it with others.

Growing in Community (Aligned 3)

Date: May 17, 2026 God never designed us to grow spiritually on our own — and in this message, we explore three opportunities for growth that only happen, or happen best, in close community with other believers. From loving one another through the 'one another' commands, to protecting each other from sin and the Enemy, to discovering and developing our spiritual gifts, we unpack why being anchored in a church family means going deeper than Sunday mornings.