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Matthew 7:24-29 Most everyone has dreams and desires for a great life. We work hard to have great families and great lives. Our problem today is we are building on the wrong foundation. Join us today as we press into knowing and hearing God’s Word is not enough, but living by God’s word makes the […] The post Committed to the UNshakable Foundation appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Matthew 6:24-34  There are two kingdoms. The kingdom of heaven (God) and the kingdom of earth (man). One kingdom is shakable while the other is unshakable and filled with power and promises. Sometimes our commitment and focus falls upon the wrong kingdom. Join us today as we help those whose world is being shaken to […] The post Committed to the UNshakable Kingdom appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Matthew 6:13-16  The answer to the problems of our world are not going to be solved by electing certain individuals, or establishing laws, or even writing amendments to the Constitution. The answer to the world's problem is the disciples of Jesus living differently. Join us today as we discover how blessed we are and those […] The post #blessed to shake and shine appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Matthew 5:10-12  We live in a world where people die for being a Christian. But, is persecution limited to only the extreme places of the world? Join us today as we lean into the idea that if you are a Christian, persecution is part of the plan. Be encouraged and challenged today from the words […] The post #blessed are the persecuted appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Matthew 5:9  We live in a culture and world filled with conflict. Outwardly we see it everday and inwardly we battle it quietly. However, peace is obtainable but does not begin where we think. Join us today as we discover that not only are we the receipient of a PeaceMAKER but we are given the […] The post #blessed are the peacemakers appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Matthew 5:8  There are a lot of things we would say are impossible. Reading with your eyes shut, traveling at the speed of light, or licking your own elbow. Two things that top the list is having a pure heart and seeing God in all His glory. However, join us today and discover that Jesus […] The post #blessed are the pure in heart appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Matthew 5:7 Have you ever been wronged? Has someone eve done something to hurt you? You are not the only one to answer a resounding yes to these questions. However, when we look at mercy, we prefer to receive than to give. Join us today as we walk through the biblical idea of mercy and […] The post #blessed are the merciful appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Matthew 5:6  We hunger for a lot of things. Things like power, prestige, position, and pleasure. We all have a hunger and thirst for something. However, those who discover what we are designed for can find full satisfaction. Join us today as we examine Jesus’ words and see how they connect to the Lord’s Supper […] The post #blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Matthew 5:5  To be meek is to be weak . . . or so we think. What if we misunderstand what the Bible means by meek? Join us today as we dig into what Jesus said about the meek, but also what it means biblically. Could it be meekness is not weakness but strength that […] The post #blessed are the meek appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Matthew 5:4 We hate pain and despise loss. Yet, we can not escape the experience of it. Why? Because we live in a fallen world in fallen bodies. The promises of God and His presence gives us comfort and hope today. In the sermon on the mount, Jesus proclaimed those who mourn are fully satisfied […] The post #blessed are those who mourn appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Matthew 5:1-12 I am not blessed because of my circumstances and stuff! In today's culture, the more someone has or the better their circumstances the more blessed they are perceived as being. However, what if possessions and circumstances has nothing to do with being “blessed”? What if being spiritually bankrupt is the first step toward […] The post #blessed are the poor in spirit appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Micah 7:7-8 When God created the world, He knew there would be pain and suffering. Yet, He also knew that in the hands of a loving God, circumstances would not limit His ability to do great things. Join us today as we embark on a journey where our intentional perspective and expectation has the potential […] The post Where Do I Look? appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Luke 2:8-14; Isaiah 9:6; Romans 15:13 The angels declared to shepherds in Bethlehem “Peace on Earth”, but we seem to have everything but that in our world today. Some of us just wish we could experience a little peace in our life personally. How you define “peace” will determine where you trust “peace” to come […] The post The Name Prince of Peace appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Luke 2:8-12  The angels proclaimed to the Shepherds that the baby that was born would be the Christ, or the Messiah, but what does that mean to us? Join us today as we examine this critical term found throughout the Old Testament and New Testament and how it impacts us today. The post The Name Messiah appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Matthew 1:23 Where is God when life stinks? Where is God when evil is rampant? Where is God in the life of people? The answer came to us two thousand of years ago. Join us today as we discover the power behind the name Immanuel and how that changes everything! The post The Name Immanuel appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Matthew 1:20-25; Luke 1:26-33 The name Jesus is associated with Christmas, but what do we know about that name? Is it a magic word to get in good graces with God? Many people have many different takes on the name. Join us today as we focus on knowing Jesus better by understanding His name better. The post The Name Jesus appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Hosea 10:12-13 Birds fly; What goes up, must come down; Water is wet and the sun is hot. All absolute principles we can all agree upon. Another known principle is you reap what you sow. Join us today as we lean into this idea and discover the importance of the preparation and the sowing for […] The post Prepare, Sow, and Reap appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Hosea 4:1-2; 6:`1-3; Romans 3:23-26 > We look around us and we find unkindness, deceit, and turmoil running rampant. What can we do about it? Can we make any difference in what we are seeing and experiencing? Join us today as we dive into this idea and answer these questions. The problem is not new, […] The post Chaos in Society appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

To truly find God success, there are 4 pillars essential for every graduate, as well as, every person in everyday life. Join us as Pastor Brian defines for us biblically what those pillars are and how we implement them into our daily lives. The post Brian Carden – Graduates 2022 appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Peter 3:13-18 We can get angry and say some mean things when people do not agree with us. How do we make a difference when our knee jerk reaction can often be harsh. Join us today as we discover the difference a perspective can make in turning our persecutors into the mission. The post Remember appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Peter 2:20-24 Have you ever done the right thing and suffer for it? Join us today as Pastor Clyde encourages us from the Scriptures that we are not alone. However, how we respond to persecution is critical to the health and vitality of our faith. Join us now as we look at the prime […] The post Blessed Suffering appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Peter 1:13-16  When we encounter those who are hostile to our faith or just plain indifferent to it, how are we to respond. What are we to do? Join us today as we lean into the idea that who and what we are will be reflected in those moments and how God desires we […] The post Reflection appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Peter 1:1-9 We live in a culture that seems to be at odds with our faith as defined by the Bible. How are we to respond? What are we to do? Join us today as we begin the discussion and land on the foundation of the perspective that will change the emotions of the […] The post Hope Beyond Here & Now appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Acts 1:8-2:14 – Eight days after the ascension of Jesus into the clouds, the disciples experienced a life transforming event that changed everything. The Holy Spirit was given on the day of Pentecost and indicated the beginning of the New Covenant. Join us today as we dive into this event and discover what sets the […] The post The Holy Spirit appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Isaiah 43:18-19 Sometimes life hurts! Things happen and we feel in desperate need of something. We need God to just be real in the moment. Join us today as we find encouragement from Scripture that gives us hope in God and more hope in Christ that our desert can have rivers flowing through it. The post Rivers in the Desert appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

2 Samuel 11 and 12 Psalms 51:1-19   We can make a lot of mistakes sometimes. Some of those mistakes are considered sins. Some are so bad we wonder if God can forgive me? Join us today as we peer into the life of David and encounter how God forgives, cleanses and renews those who […] The post David – True Repentance appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Samuel 23:1-4   Let’s be honest, we can make a mess of things. We decide and do things that seem to be good for us, but oftentimes make things worse. In our desire to follow Christ and do His will in our life, pursuing our own desires can get in the way. Join us […] The post David – What Should I Do? appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Samuel 22:1-2 Sometimes life just runs out of fuel. We find ourselves confused and unsure of which way to go. Demands and trouble bring us to a place of despair. What are we to do? Join us today as we discover the training ground of despair and how your most difficult place can actually […] The post David – Rerouted? appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Samuel 18:6-16   We live in a culture and day where it seems people are more angry, frustrated, and impatient than ever. As prevalent as it seems, how are we to deal and respond? Join us today as we learn from a man who experienced similar treatments and find the secret to his response. […] The post Davdi – Experiencing Ugly? appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Samuel 17:2-53   Sometimes life brings us intimidating circumstances. We feel overwhelmed and unqualified. Fear can get the best of us. Join us today as we visit the frontline of a battle that will offer a new perspective on our personal Goliaths and a new perspective on us!   “Intimidated and Overwhelmed?” from David […] The post David – Intimidated and Overwhelmed? appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Samuel 16:14-23   Music is medicinal. It engages the emotions, the mind, the soul, and the body. We listen, we sing, we dance…we are moved to tears. Music speaks when there are no words. Join us today as we lean in a moment in David’s life when God used music to bring healing to […] The post David – Need Refreshing? appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Samuel 16:1-13   Do you feel like you measure up? Are you enough? In life, we often use standards that God does not use to determine whether we can do something great for Him. Join us today to discover that what God uses to determine our effectiveness is much better than what we would […] The post David – Enough? appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Luke 24:44-49; Acts 1:1-8   Paul Wrote, “To the end, we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfil every resolve for good and every work of faith by His POWER.” What happens when the church becomes more about ritual then it does about God’s power? […] The post The Power of The Holy Spirit – What has happened to God’s Power? appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Colossians 4:12-13   E.M. Bounds once said, “Prayer is of transcendent importance. Prayer is the mightiest agent to advance God’s work. Praying hearts and hands only can do God’s work.” However, prayer often becomes an afterthought, a struggle, or something used only in time of need. What would happen if we took this vital discipline […] The post Ministering Together – Epaphrus appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Colossians 4:10-11   We often start our journey with Christ with full determination and enthusiasm. However, we soon realize that our journey with Jesus is not without trouble. We are not alone. Join us today as we discover truths from a man who focused on that which transcended his circumstances and encouraged others. You can […] The post Ministering Together – Aristarchus appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Colossians 4:7-9   If someone wrote a paragraph about you, what would they write? What would you really want them to expound upon? Each day, we have the opportunity to write our biography, but may waste the opportunity on pleasure and circumstances. Join us today as we peer into the life of a man who […] The post Ministering Together – Tychicus appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

James 1: 22-24 Deuteronomy 6:4-9   Graduation from High School is a major accomplishment and provides for a rather large change in the day to day routine, of a once then student. Join us today as we look at The Four Pillar of Life. As a student that is transitioning to adulthood this are great […] The post The Four Pillars of Life appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5   We cannot escape the reality that evil exists. We can hear and see the evidence around us every day. However, does it have the upper hand, and will evil ultimately win? Join us today as we find hope and the path to victory in the face of evil in this world. […] The post Let Us Pray – Enemy Defeated… appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12   What is the ultimate goal? I mean when things do not go the way we want or expect, when things overwhelm us or do not please us, what must we do? Join us today as we discover one of the premier things that will change how we respond.   “Glorify The […] The post Let Us Pray – Glorify The Name… appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24   When it comes to the Christian life, one of the more important aspects we engage in is a term called sanctification. What is sanctification? How does it fit into our everyday life? Join us today as we dive into the process we cannot escape and learn how we can participate to […] The post Let Us Pray – Holier Than… appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13   Going to church is not an event to schedule every week. The church isn’t just the place to connect with God, but a place to connect with people, and together we grow in our faith as we try to live this complicated life on earth. Join us today and be encouraged […] The post Let Us Pray – Together We… appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Thessalonians 2:13-14   What makes God’s message so different than all the other messages we hear? How does the word of God transform people’s lives? Join us today and discover the difference God’s message has from all other messages and how focusing on it can bring revival to our souls.   “More Than” from […] The post Let Us Pray – More Than appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 People leaving Christianity is not a new headline, but each time we hear of someone walking away, our hearts break. Our children are growing up in a world where Christianity is not treated as the answer, but as the problem. To ignore the reality of Christian influence being on the decline is […] The post Let Us Pray – These Three… appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Mark 15:42-27   Jesus is often treated as a great idea or even dismissed as something important for a holiday, but the reality of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection changes everything. Join us today as we dive into the reality of Christ’s work and how it should change our lives.   “Alive” from Passion by […] The post Passion – Alive appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Mark 14:26-52   When Jesus finds himself forsaken by all those whom He poured His life into, the feelings of betrayal and disappointment had to be strong. However, rather than responding in a way focused on what being forsaken would bring, He focused on the passion of His mission – You and I. If you […] The post Passion – Forsaken appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Mark5:21-24; 35-43   Life can be cruel and hard. Often times it leads to our faith being inadequate and hope fades. When we encounter people in hard, cruel and difficult circumstances whose faith seems to be wavering, what should we do? Join us today as we take a page out of Jesus’ life as we […] The post More Like Jesus – A Crisis of Faith appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

John 21:15-19   Jesus encouraged Peter and revealed to him what his last days on earth would be like. Even though Peter was faced with certain death, he sought to accomplish his purpose. Join us as we look at Peter’s example and actions, to see how, that no matter how discouraging things are around us, […] The post Moving Towards Jesus appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Mark 5:25-34   We encounter people who are hurting and sick. Pain and sickness can take its toll. We are called to be like Jesus and help them when we can. Join us today as we walk with Jesus as He encounters a woman who suffered with a sickness for a very long time and […] The post More Like Jesus – Helping Hurting People appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Mark 5:1-20   If only there were fewer messed up people in this world, boy it sure would be nice! In the meantime, how do we help those who are a mess? What about the ones we love so dearly who seem to be so far gone? Do people become too far gone have hope? […] The post More Like Jesus – Responding to Messy People appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Mark 4:33-41 When things are tumultuous and overwhelming, what do we do? Can faith really make a difference in the midst of the storms of life? Join us today as we ride along with Jesus and the disciples and see how Jesus responded to a storm and how our response can change everything!     The post More Like Jesus – Responding to Storms appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.

Mark 3: 20-35   Disagreeing is one thing, but when someone begins to attack you personally it really hurts. Waves of emotions rush in and out reactions are often less than Christ-like. Join us today as we step into the life of Jesus when He was called names and attacked personally – by His own […] The post More Like Jesus – Personal Attacks appeared first on Chicopee Baptist Church.