Video Speaker: Pastor Mark Toone

They Just Went Home – Easter 2024 | John 20:1-10 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor

πŸ“–πŸ‘€πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈ: Mary discovers the empty tomb, leading Peter and John to investigate. πŸ™‹β€β™€οΈπŸŒ…πŸ’”: Jesus comforts Mary in her sorrow at the empty tomb. 😨πŸšͺ✝️: Jesus appears to the fearful disciples behind locked doors. πŸ€”β“πŸ”Ž: Thomas doubts but eventually believes after seeing Jesus’ wounds. πŸ‘¦πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸƒβ€β™‚οΈπŸŒ„: A father and son run to see the empty tomb in […]

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The Jesus We Need | Luke 22:63-23:25 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor

πŸ”πŸ’¬πŸ“œ In this narrative, Jesus faces diverse perceptions: a Spiritual Threat to religious hypocrites, a Political Pawn accused of insurrection, and a Religious Performer entertaining Herod’s expectations. Despite being declared innocent, the crowd chooses Barabbas over Jesus, illustrating Jesus as the Scapegoatβ€”a substitute taking punishment. Join Pastor Mark as he relates these historical events to […]

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PTSD | Luke 22:39-53 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor

πŸ‘€πŸ˜° Listen to a personal struggle with anxiety and despair, questioning societal expectations and stigma. πŸ‘₯πŸ—£οΈ Encouragement regarding openness about mental health in the church. πŸ“–πŸ™ References Luke 22:39-53, highlighting Jesus’ agony in Gethsemane. πŸŒΏπŸ•ŠοΈ Jesus’ emotional and physical suffering, emphasizing his relatability. πŸ™ŒπŸ’ͺ An easy way to remember four steps to overcome despair: Pray, […]

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Humility, Accountability, Courage | Luke 22:24-38 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor

πŸ‘₯ Heart DNA: Embrace humility, accountability, and courage, 🍞 Jesus’ upsetting words about betrayal, 😀 Disciples’ insensitive response: arguing about greatness, 🌍 Jesus challenges worldly views of power. πŸ™ Servant-leadership: Make yourself small, serve others, ⬇️ Downward mobility: Jesus’ life trajectory, 🌟 Church greatness: Treating everyone as “above you”, πŸ‘₯ Mutual discernment and accountability in […]

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Modern Christmas Eve Service

🌟 Isaiah foretells a message of hope for a world in spiritual darkness. The prophecy speaks of a child born, a king with extraordinary qualities: a Wonderful Counselor (providing miraculous insight), an Everlasting Father (offering protection and tenderness), a Prince of Peace (bringing serenity), and, most remarkably, the Mighty God in the flesh. This child-king […]

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Justice l Isaiah 11:1-9 ; Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor

πŸ”₯ Devastation predicted by Isaiah: Babylon’s destruction of Jerusalem, temple, walls, and people. Loss of God’s promise, hope seemingly gone. 🌱 Isaiah’s glimpse of renewal: Like shoots emerging from ash, a Messiah will rise from the devastation, fulfilling God’s promise of a new and better king. βš–οΈ Messiah’s reign: Just and fair judgment, advocating for […]

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