Chapel @ Calvin University brings together a vibrant and diverse community to grow to love God and love people. We believe that public worship changes lives to be more like Jesus as we listen to his Word and respond in faith.
Today in chapel, Pastor Mary Hulst continues her series on the book of Daniel. She preaches on Daniel 2:24-49. Pastor Mary reminds us that earthly government will always fail us, but the eternal reign of God never ends.
Today in chapel, Pastor Mary Hulst continues her series on the book of Daniel. She preaches on Daniel 2:17-23. We learn that God always hears our cries for mercy and always has the power to save.
Today in chapel, Pastor Mary Hulst continues her series on the book of Daniel. She preaches on Daniel 2:1-16. Here we learn that when we feel like we have reached our limits in life, we may want to panic; but God tells us to trust him, the one who dwells with us. Let's listen together.
Today in chapel, Pastor Mary Hulst continues her series on the book of Daniel. But she takes a step back and preaches on 2 Chronicles 36:5-11. In this passage, we see what led to Israel's exile and how Daniel wound up in Babylon. Here we remember that God is in control of our lives, and that we can trust his plan no matter how out of control we feel.
Pastor Mary Hulst starts a new series on the book of Daniel. She preaches on Daniel chapel 1. In this text, we see how the Israelite men resisted the empire by declaring that they belong to God in how they lived, especially through what they ate. We too get to declare with our lives that we do not belong to the empire but belong to God.
Pastor Mary Hulst concludes the series on the resurrection appearances of Jesus in the Gospel of John. She preaches on John 20:30-31. Pastor Mary asks, “Why does John finish his gospel in this way? What does it mean to have life?”
Today in chapel, Pastor Tarence Lauchié, a Pastoral Partner on campus, continues our series on the resurrection appearances of Jesus in the Gospel of John. He preaches on John 20:24-29, where Jesus appears to Thomas who doubts Jesus' resurrection. Pastor Tarence asks, “Is doubt sin? What do we commonly doubt about? What happens when doubt is done?”
Jesus Loves Those Who Grieve (John 20:1-18) by Chapel @ Calvin University
Pastor Mary Hulst concludes her series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus. She preaches on John 15:1-17, where Jesus says, “I am the Vine.” Pastor Mary asks, “What is the challenge that Jesus addresses in this passage? What is Jesus' invitation to us?”
(Replay) I Am the Bread of Life (John 6:25-40) by Chapel @ Calvin University
Pastor Mary Hulst continues her series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus. She preaches on John 14:1-7, where Jesus says, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” Pastor Mary asks, “What does Jesus mean when he says that he is the Way? How does that help us when we are uncertain about what to do?”
Pastor Mary Hulst picks back up her series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus. She preaches on John 11:17-27, where Jesus says, “I am the Resurrection and the Life.” In this story, we find Martha and her sister Mary grieving the death of their brother Lazarus. Pastor Mary asks, "What helps Martha trust Jesus, even now?”
Today in chapel we observe Ash Wednesday, the start of the season of Lent. Pastor Mary Hulst preaches on Mark 10:17-22, where a rich man comes to Jesus and asks, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Pastor Mary asks, “What is the real challenge for the rich man in this story? What does this have to do with Ash Wednesday?”
Today in chapel, Pastor Mary Hulst continues her series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus. She preaches on John 10:11-21, where Jesus says, “I am the Good Shepherd.” Pastor Mary asks, “How can sheep defend themselves? From whom does Jesus protect his flock?”
Pastor Mary Hulst continues her series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus. She preaches on John 10:1-10, where Jesus says, “I am the gate.” Who is Jesus really speaking to when he says he is the gate? How can the statement “I am the gate” impact how we assess churches and their leaders?
I Am the Light of the World (John 8:12-20) by Chapel @ Calvin University