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You Are Dear to Me | Philippians 1:1-11 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
๐โจ As Paul opens his letter, he expresses gratitude and joy for the partnership in the gospel ๐โค๏ธ. Reflecting on his 35th wedding anniversary, Pastor Mark shares how he often forgets the tough times, focusing instead on the overwhelming good in his marriage ๐๐. Similarly, Paul, despite his hardships, remembers the good in Philippi ๐โจ. […]
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Beating the Bullies
Beating the Bullies | Acts 7:51-60 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Ever been bullied? ๐ข Itโs tough at any age. Bullying involves insecurity, stubbornness, emptiness, and being unteachable. The story of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, shows how he stood up to religious bullies with courage and the Holy Spirit. Stephenโs powerful sermon and vision of Jesus led to his stoning. This teaches us to stand […]
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Don’t Put God in a Box
What Happens When You Are Spirit-filled
What Happens When You Are Spirit-filled | Acts 6:8-15 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
At Chapel Hill, being Spirit-filled is core to our DNAโinviting the presence of the Holy Spirit. ๐๏ธ Acts provides a study on this, and in Stephen’s life, we see what it means to be Spirit-filled. ๐ก God works through youโstep out and let God use you. ๐ God speaks through youโbe intentional and bold in […]
Chosen to Serve
Chosen to Serve | Acts 6:1-7 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
โค๏ธ๐ฅ๐ God changes hearts. Problems in church โก๏ธ opportunities. ๐๐ฅ Early church โก๏ธ diverse groups ๐. New outreaches โก๏ธ challenges ๐ฑ. Church โก๏ธ community of different backgrounds ๐ฅ๐. Acts 6:1 ๐ Jews โก๏ธ scattered but united โก๏ธ. Handling disagreements โก๏ธ respect ๐๐ค. Organization โก๏ธ means to serve ๐๐. Acts 6:3 ๐ Holy Spirit in everyday […]
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