The Bible Chapel Sermons

SAVING FAITHOur salvation was accomplished by Christ and received through faith.Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 3:4-5, Galatians 2:16 DAILY FAITHOur obedience is empowered by God's Word and Spirit and exercised through faith.Galatians 2:20 God's people demonstrate their love for Him through obedience. To love Jesus is to model and obey Jesus.Philippians 2:8, John 14:29-31, Luke 11:28, John 14:15--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

Joshua 14:6-15: The Main Point:Wholehearted faith locks onto the Person of God and the Promises of God.--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

Our eternal inheritance will be brilliant beyond our imagination.Revelations 21:11,21, Revelation 22:1-2 Our eternal inheritance will include our resurrected bodies.Philippians 3:20-21 Our eternal inheritance will include the worship of God with every generation of believers.Revelation 21:3, Revelation 22:3-4 Our eternal inheritance will include the 24/7 glory and light of God.Revelation 21:23, Revelation 22:5 Our eternal inheritance will include no more sin, death, mourning, crying, or pain.Revelation 21:4 Our eternal inheritance is all because of Jesus.1 Peter 1:3-4--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

The greatest legacy is to be known as a believer who “left nothing undone of all that the Lord commanded.”Joshua 11:15 Referenced Scripture: Joshua 11, John 1:12, Psalm 127:3, Deut. 6:6-7, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Peter 4:10, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 Peter 1:3-4--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

We fight the battle because we love him, and we win the battles because he fights for us.--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

The enemy's #1 tactic is to deceive us away from the heart of God.Joshua 9:3-15, John 8:44, Joshua 9:14 In every decision, trust God's heart, not your heart.Joshua 9:14, Proverbs 3:5-6, Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 28:26, Jeremiah 29:11-13 God's grace is greater than your mess.Joshua 9:16-27, Hebrews 4:16, James 4:6, Romans 3:23-24--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

God knows us best and loves us the most. TRUTH: Jesus is Lord and Savior.QUESTION: Is Jesus your Lord and Savior?--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

Join us this Holy Week as we prepare our hearts for Jesus' sacrifice for us on Good Friday and celebrate his resurrection on Easter!

Join us this Holy Week as we prepare our hearts for Jesus' sacrifice for us on Good Friday and celebrate his resurrection on Easter!

Join us this Holy Week as we prepare our hearts for Jesus' sacrifice for us on Good Friday and celebrate his resurrection on Easter!

Join us this Holy Week as we prepare our hearts for Jesus' sacrifice for us on Good Friday and celebrate his resurrection on Easter!

Join us this Holy Week as we prepare our hearts for Jesus' sacrifice for us on Good Friday and celebrate his resurrection on Easter!

The tears of Jesus represent the heart of God for every lost soul.Luke 19:41-44, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Timothy 2:3-4 Do our hearts match our Savior's heart for every lost soul?Luke 19:10, Romans 10:1, Romans 1:16--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

DEALING WITH SINSin is a solution to this problem:Finding Satisfaction in God Alone.The Penalty of Sin is Gone.The Propensity to Sin RemainsDealing with Sin—Step #2:Get Moving! Don't live in fear!Dealing with Sin—Step #3:Get Right! Take Decisive Action!Dealing with Sin—Step #4:Get a Plan! Prayerfully Determine a StrategyDealing with Sin—Step #5:Get Grounded! Engage Daily with God and His Word--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

In Joshua 7:20-21, Achan confessed his sin. In his confession, we see the classic pattern also found in Adam and Eve's sin in the Garden and David's sin with Bathsheba.We see. We want. We take. We hide.God directed Joshua to take decisive action. Achan and his family were all put to death.What do we learn from this passage?There are many lessons to learn from this passage. This one is clear: God expects us to deal decisively with sin.--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

Jericho proclaims the saving grace and just wrath of God.Joshua 6:15-25, Hebrews 11:30-31, Romans 3:10-11, Deut. 9:4-5, John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8, Matthew 25:46Jericho points to our trumpet victory to come with the return of Christ.Joshua 6:1-2, Joshua 6:20, 1 Thess. 4:16-17--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

The circumcision of Christ in our hearts removed our sin and shame.Joshua 5:2-9, Colossians 2:11-12, Philippians 3:3, Romans 10:10-11, Romans 8:1 God takes over our battles when we submit to His Word.Joshua 1:8, Joshua 5:2-15, Ephesians 6:17, Hebrews 4:12--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

Through the Passover and memorial stones, Israel was to remember and proclaim God is our salvation.Exodus 12:26-27, Joshua 4:6-7, Joshua 4:21-24, Isaiah 12:2 Through baptism and communion, the Church is to remember and proclaim our salvation in Jesus Christ.Matthew 28:19, Acts 2:38,41, Acts 10:48, 1 Corinthians 11:26biblechapel.org/baptism The most important inheritance passed down from one generation to the next is the testimony of the faithfulness of God.1 John 5:11, Ephesians 2:4-5, Luke 8:38-39--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

To see the POWER of God 1.    Recall the PROMISES from God2.    Recognize the PREPARATION to GodBefore God accomplishes his purposes through his people, he always prepares the hearts in his people.3.    Respond and be PROACTIVE for God With God the smallest step of faith can activate the mightiest of miracles.4.    Remember the PRESENCE with God5.    Realize the PEACE of God--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

TWO LESSONS1.   God continually confirms our faith.When God calls us to the next big thing, he doesn't ask us to step out mindlessly. He provides everything we need to take steps of fresh faith.God is always working in our life. He uses the past as the basis of our faith. We know God will be with us tomorrow because he was with us yesterday. As we moved forward, he provided a new dose of faith daily.2.   God uses broken people to do extraordinary things. A study of the book of Genesis will introduce you to eight people who end up in Hebrews 11, where we see what genuine faith looks like, and all those people—well, let's just say—their lives are a little messy. Do you know who is in the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11?How could God use a prostitute? Well—he called her to himself. He confirmed her faith with his Person. God transformed her life, and she became a new creation.God revealed himself to Rahab and confirmed her faith by what he did at the Red Sea and Amorites. James 2:25 says that her faith was proven by hiding the spies and becoming a part of the nation of Israel. And…Rahab is in the genealogy of Jesus (Matt. 1:5)God uses broken people. If he didn't, he wouldn't have any people to use.--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

When Moses was still alive, the people of Reuben and Gad gained permission from Moses to stay on the east side of the Jordan where they could raise their livestock. The fighting men of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh would fight with the rest of Israel until the land was conquered. Was this a strategic agreement to protect the eastern border of Israel? Or was this a selfish move by these tribes to have the best land? We don't know. But the agreement was written down in Deuteronomy 3:18-20. Joshua 1:13-15 is a paraphrase of the passage from Deuteronomy 3. The response from the tribes was both enthusiastic and solemn. They agreed to keep their part of the agreement. Any rebels would be executed. They did not want fear and sin festering in their tribes.They based their agreement on two conditions. First, they had to witness God's work in Joshua's life as they had seen God work in Moses' life. Second, Joshua had to demonstrate strength and courage as a leader.Joshua assumed leadership when he was in his mid to late seventies. Some commentators believe he was in his eighties. He served as Moses' assistant for four decades, but he had never led at this level.--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS …STANDING ON GOD'S PROMISES.Joshua 1:3-4,6, John 5:24, 1 Peter 1:4, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Revelation 21:1-4, Romans 8:28 …EMPOWERED BY GOD'S PRESENCE.Joshua 1:5,9, John 14:16-17, Matthew 28:19-20 …SUBMITTING TO GOD'S WORD.(Meditate - Speak - Obey)Joshua 1:7-8, Psalm 1:2, Colossians 3:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 141:3, Psalm 19:14, Ezra 7:10, James 1:22--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

God is our hero.Deuteronomy 31:1-3, Joshua 1:1-2 God's Word is our guide.Joshua 1:7, Joshua 23:6, John 17:17 God's Son is our rest.Numbers 27:17-18, John 10:11, Matthew 1:21, Hebrews 4:8-10--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

All-in generosity flows from our hearts to our resources.2 Corinthians 8:5, 1 Timothy 2:6, Titus 2:14, Matthew 6:21,24 All-in generosity is obedient, joyful worship to God.2 Corinthians 8:7, 2 Corinthians 9:7,12 All-in generosity is a demonstration of our richness in Christ.2 Corinthians 8:2,9, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

MIND: ALL-IN TO SERVE IS SOUND THEOLOGY.1 Peter 4:10, John 13:12-15, Philippians 2:3-8, Hebrews 6:10 HEART: ALL-IN TO SERVE IS GOSPEL-CENTERED.1 Peter 4:8, Leviticus 17:11, 1 John 4:10, 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Corinthians 12:11, Galatians 5:13, Mark 10:43-45 ATTITUDE: ALL-IN TO SERVE IS “I GET TO” NOT “I HAVE TO”.1 Peter 4:9, Philippians 2:14-15 CHURCH: ALL-IN TO SERVE IS MISSION CRITICAL.1 Peter 4:7-11 biblechapel.org/serve--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

TBC VALUESWORD – WORSHIP – CONNECT – SERVE – SHARE“REDEEMING THE TIME”Ephesians 5:16, Colossians 4:5 All-in followers of Jesus fully depend on the Word of God.(WORD)Colossians 4:5, Ephesians 5:15, Genesis 3:1, John 17:17 All-in followers of Jesus approach every moment as an opportunity to worship God, who is the creator and owner of time.(WORSHIP)Genesis 1:3-5, Psalm 139:13-16, Ephesians 2:10 All-in followers of Jesus prioritize the mutual encouragement and accountability of the body of Christ.(CONNECT)Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:11 All-in followers of Jesus put other's needs before their own out of reverence for Christ.(SERVE)Ephesians 5:21 All-in followers of Jesus boldly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ.(SHARE)Colossians 4:3-6, Romans 1:16--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

JESUS TRANSFORMS LIVES The Bible Chapel exists to develop followers of Jesus Christ in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, the greater Pittsburgh area, and throughout the world. “develop” - “bring into existence” - unbeliever - salvation To be a follower of Jesus, one must first trust in Jesus as their Lord and Savior.Matthew 16:24-27, Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 9:9, Matthew 16:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16 “develop” - “take a step further along” - believer - sanctification An all-in follower of Jesus daily dies to self and lives for Christ.Matthew 16:24-27, Luke 9:23, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 5:11-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10 MEMORIZE Luke 9:23 - And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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 14:3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.The Lamb of God did not remain in the grave. He rose from the dead! And the resurrection changes everything! Through our passage from death to life or when he comes again, Jesus will take us to be with him forever.The work of Jesus as the Lamb of God and his victory over death gives us the basis for our peace in the midst of life's challenges.John 14:26-27But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.Romans 8:31-32What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

 In Christ, we have eternal peace with God.John 16:33, 1 John 5:4-5, Romans 5:1In 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 MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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 MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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 MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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 eternal home.1 John 3:1-2, Revelation 22:3-5--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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/impactprayeror email outreach@biblechapel.org. An authentic, healthy church humbly confesses their sins to one another.James 5:16 An authentic, healthy church goes after its wandering brother/sister in truth and love.James 5:19-20, 1 Peter 4:8, Galatians 6:1--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

THREE EXAMPLES OF PATIENCETo 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 provided what was needed to produce a bountiful crop. The farmer had to wait patiently for God to do his work.The Prophets: Trust God to keep his Word (James 5:10)One of the toughest jobs in the OT was to be a prophet. Often, they delivered a message that few wanted to hear and fewer wanted to believe. Moses had to endure the complaining and grumbling of people for 40 years. Jeremiah was called the weeping prophet. Along with his lengthy prophecy, he wrote the Book of laments (Lamentations). He was ridiculed, rejected, and thrown into the mud of an empty cistern with no food or water. Daniel was thrown into a den of hungry lions. Zechariah was put to death in the temple (2 Chron. 24:20-22).Job: Trust God even when you don't understand (James 5:11)Job was a righteous man who lost everything—except his wife—but she told him to curse God and die. His friends were certain that Job had committed a sin. And although he suffered, God never explained why. Still, Job remained steadfast in his trust (Job 13:15).--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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. 6:10, 17).In today's passage, James describes the wealthy who live apart from God. Their demise is a grim encouragement to the poor Jewish believers being taken advantage of. And the demise of the godless rich serves as a stark warning to those who follow Jesus.1.   Is wealth a competing god?2.   Is your wealth causing you to be spiritually soft?3.   Have you ever had a serious conversation with God about your wealth? Why did he bless you with it? What does he want you to do with it?--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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 peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

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 shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.

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 only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.

“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 MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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; even when he is old he will not depart from it.

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 God.

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, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

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 firm for truth according to God's Word, the Lord would use us as ambassadors for peace, pointing all to Jesus Christ.

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, Proverbs 21:17--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

Christians operating with wisdom from above…James 3:13-18fill 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, Ephesians 2:4-5, Philippians 1:11 foster unity, authenticity, and peace in the body of Christ.James 3:17-18, Romans 12:9-10, Romans 14:19,  Ephesians 4:3, Romans 5:1--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

THE NATURE OF THE TONGUEThe tongue reveals the worship of one's heart.James 1:26, Matthew 15:18, James 3:1-2The 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 3:6-8THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE TONGUE A maturing believer's tongue becomes more consistently holy.James 3:9-12, Matthew 12:34-35, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 141:3 A maturing believer's tongue prioritizes confession, repentance and accountability.James 5:16 A maturing believer's tongue prioritizes encouraging others.Ephesians 4:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 10:24-25--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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.   Do you read the Bible and pray regularly?God's Word is his love letter to you. A true believer desires to hear from him. I am not saying you should doubt your salvation if you have missed a few days. But if you never pick up the Bible? There needs to be a desire to hear from God.  4.   Is there a pattern of obedience in your life?5.   Are you involved in Christian fellowship?--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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 first king they chose was impressive in appearance—a big man with a shriveled heart. Finally, God rejected him.God sent Samuel to Bethlehem to find a man named Jesse. One of Jesse's sons would be the next king. Jesse brought his sons before Samuel.1 Samuel 16:6-7When they came, he looked on Eliab and thought, “Surely the LORD'S anointed is before him.” But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.”We are impressed by outward appearance. God is impressed with our hearts.--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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 MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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, Romans 10:17--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

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 for than “servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ”.James 1:1--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.