Chesapeake Church Sermons

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - John 8:31-59 True discipleship, truth sets free, spiritual bondage, children of Abraham vs. children of the devil, Jesus's pre-existence ("I AM").

Sunday, February 22, 2026 - Matthew 6:25-34 | Do you struggle with worry and anxiety? Are you constantly wondering how your needs will be met? The Lord commands us not to worry and teaches us how to overcome our human tendency to be anxious.

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - John 8:12-30 Jesus as the light, truth vs. lies, Jesus's origin and destiny, His relationship with the Father.

Sunday, February 15, 2026 - Matthew 6:19-24 | What should our priorities be as disciples of Jesus Christ? What should matter most to us? Our Lord and Savior has a word for us to answer these questions.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 - John 7:53–8:11 | This passage, though debated in its textual authenticity, has been widely taught for its profound theological significance. The account of the adulterous woman highlights the tension between mercy and condemnation, culminating in Jesus' powerful words, "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." Ultimately, it reveals Christ's unique authority to extend both justice and forgiveness, displaying the depth of His grace.

Sunday, February 8, 2026 -Matthew 6:5-18; 7:7-12 | What does our Lord teach us regarding prayer and fasting? Dr. Cartagena will teach this passage in the bigger context of spiritual disciplines and why these are important to our lives as disciples.

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - John 7:1-52 | Jesus's teaching highlights the Holy Spirit as "living water" and the timing of His ministry, even amid division among the people. Adults can explore the Feast of Tabernacles' cultural context, reflect on His invitation to drink deeply from the Spirit, and consider Nicodemus's defense of Him.

Sunday, January 25, 2026 - Matthew 6:1-4 | In this passage, Jesus tells us what our attitude should be when we care for others. But what is our obligation to care for others? We will focus on what the Bible says about caring for others. 

Sunday, January 25, 2026 - Matthew 5:21-48 | Jesus presents us with various examples to teach us that our obligation, as his disciples, is to live by the spirit of the Law and not the letter. Dr. Cartagena will explain what this means to us.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - John 6:60-71 Difficulty of Jesus's teaching, Spirit gives life, words of eternal life, Peter's confession, Judas's betrayal foretold.

Sunday, January 18, 2026 - Matthew 5:17-20 | One of the church's biggest challenges is determining what role, if any, the Law has in the life of the believer. Some believe that the Law should have no role at all. Others assert that Christians today are bound by the Law. Which of these positions is really true?

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 - John 6:22-59 True bread from heaven, eternal life, believing in Jesus, eating Jesus's flesh and drinking His blood (symbolism).

Sunday, January 11, 2026 - Matthew 5:13-16 | The Lord's disciples should make a difference in a world that is fallen. What does it mean to be salt and light? 

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - John 6:16-21 Jesus's power over creation, calming fears, "It is I", immediate arrival.

Sunday, January 4, 2026 - Matthew 5:1-12 | This sermon will focus on the Beatitudes as the basis and foundation of a Sermon-on-the-Mount life. At the core of this passage, we learn what it means to inherit the Kingdom of God.  

Sunday, December 28, 2024 - ACTS 2:46-47 - And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved. 

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 - Luke 2:1-20 - "For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder; and His Name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace."

Sunday, December 21, 2025 - Luke 4:16-21 | In this final week of Advent, as we celebrate peace, we get to experience the peace Jesus possesses in knowing his mission and his role in the Father's redemption plan for humanity.

Sunday, December 14, 2025 - Luke 2:25-35 | When Joseph and Mary present Jesus at the temple to be dedicated, a man named Simeon declares a prophecy of great significance for our Savior and for us. This passage gives us an opportunity to experience the joy expressed by Simeon at knowing that God fulfilled His promise to let Simeon see our Savior. 

Sunday, December 7, 2025 - Luke 1:26-38 | Luke, the physician, provides a compelling description of our Savior's birth and Mary's faith exhibited in her encounter with Gabriel. 

Sunday, November 30, 2025 - Luke 1:5-25 | The first week of Advent centers on hope. In this message we will see how hope manifests itself in the birth of the one who would proclaim the coming of our Savior. 

Sunday, November 23, 2025 - Ephesians 6:10-18 | God provides us with all we need to "stand firm" against the evil one and his forces. Paul describes this to the Ephesian church and we too can know what it is.  

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 - John 6:1-15 Jesus's compassion, supernatural provision, testing the disciples' faith, kingship.

Sunday, November 16, 2025 - Ephesians 4:17-19 | If, as disciples of Jesus Christ, Satan cannot defeat God and he cannot harm us directly, what can he do to defeat us? This sermon is designed to enlighten you as to the real purpose of Satan's schemes. 

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - John 5:19-47 Father and Son working together, resurrection and judgment, witnesses (John the Baptist, works, Father, Scriptures, Moses).

Sunday, November 9, 2025 - John 8:44 | To engage well in spiritual battle, we must be able to identify the enemy's battle weapon and the weapon available to us. How are these weapons used and deployed?

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - John 5:1-18 - Sabbath controversy, Jesus's authority as God's Son, doing the Father's work, life and judgment.

Sunday, November 2, 2025 - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 | This sermon is designed to inform where our spiritual battle takes place. With this information, the Christian disciple can be better equipped to engage the enemy.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - John 4:43-54 - Faith without seeing, distance and immediate healing, Jesus's authority over sickness.

Sunday, October 26, 2025 - Ruth 4 | Ruth will eventually become King David's great-grandmother and an ancestor to Jesus Christ. But she must first walk through the door of the kinsman-redeemer. What does the latter have to do with Ruth's and our redemption? 

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 - John 4:1-42 Living water, worship in spirit and truth, breaking down barriers (gender, race), Jesus as Messiah.

Sunday, October 19, 2025 - Ruth 3 | Naomi coaches Ruth on how to endear herself to Boaz. What lessons can we learn from this chapter to see how older saints should make themselves available to coach and disciple younger disciples. 

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 - John 3:22-36 - John's humility, Jesus must increase, God's testimony about His Son, eternal life through faith.

Sunday, October 12, 2025 - Ruth 2 | Having left the land of her birth to follow her mother-in-law, Naomi, Ruth meets a man who will change her life together. 

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - John 3:1-21 Being born again, the Spirit, light and darkness, John 3:16.

Sunday, October 5, 2025 - Ruth 1 | Ruth starts life as an outsider and one who is surrounded by dire circumstances. We will study how she handles such challenges and how her decisions open the door for a completely new life.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - John 2:13-25 Jesus's zeal for God's house, prophecy of His death and resurrection, understanding Jesus's authority.

Sunday, September 28, 2025 - Matthew 23:23 | Does the Bible teach tithing? Is tithing required in the New Testament Church? This sermon purports to answer these questions.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - John 2:1-12 | Jesus performs His first miracle, turning water into wine, revealing His glory and pointing to the transformation of the new covenant.

Sunday, September 21, 2025 - Proverbs 24:3-4 | What does it take for us to have a happy home when we have a family? We will search the wisdom book of Proverbs to learn what three situations every home needs to experience the joy and peace of the Lord.  

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - John 1:19-51 | This passage highlights John the Baptist's testimony as he points to Jesus as the Lamb of God, modeling humility and his role as a forerunner. We also see Jesus calling His first disciples—Andrew, Peter, Philip, and Nathanael—each in a unique way, showing us what it truly means to follow Him.

Sunday, Sep 14, 2025 - Jeremiah 1:4-10 | The prophet Jeremiah was called by the Lord to speak to the people of Judah in the days leading up to their Babylonian captivity. There is much we can discern about purpose from Jeremiah's call. 

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 - The Word Made Flesh John 1:1-18 In the opening verses of John's Gospel, we encounter the profound truth that Jesus is the eternal Word—present at creation, the light shining in the darkness, and the One who brings grace and truth to a broken world. This passage invites us to see the depth of who Christ is and what it means for Him to take on flesh and dwell among us.

Sunday, September 7, 2025 - 1 Peter 5:1-4 | What does the Bible teach about pastors and how one becomes a pastor? Because the modern church offers so many different answers, it is critical that the Lord's disciples learn and be convicted about what the Bible actually says. 

Sunday, August 31, 2025 - 1 Kings 19 l God meets us in the desert place when we are at the end of our rope. 

Sunday, August 24 2025 - Genesis 37:1–50:26 | What does Joseph's story tell us about divine providence? What can we learn from his story to encourage us in our journey?

Sunday, August 17, 2025 - Genesis 27:1–36:43 | Jacob struggles between his desire to obey God and his desire to carry out his wicked and deceptive plans. How can his life help us with our own struggles?  

Sunday, August 10,2025 - Genesis 21:1–26:35 | Isaac is the child of promise that has repercussions for the future of world history, including the establishment of Israel as God's chosen nation.

Sunday, August 3, 2025 - Genesis 15-22 | God confirms His covenant with Abraham and subsequently tests Abraham. In being tested, Abraham becomes the standard of faith that carries into the New Testament Church. 

Sunday, July 27, 2025 - Genesis 12:1-9 | God initiates a major part of His plan of salvation by calling Abram to become His chosen nation. This call, however, is also significant for the Church of Jesus Christ. 

July, 13, 2025 - Genesis 6:1-9:17 | God decides to bring judgment, but spares the life of Noah and his family. In sparing Noah's life, God also makes a covenant with him.