Jealousy & envy—common struggles!
3/5 workers feel job jealousy, 2/3 adults envied siblings, and
envy hurts mental health.
In Acts 13, Paul’s success made some Jews envious, blinding them to God’s blessings.
Jealousy robs us of:
Blessings
Our calling
Peace with God & others
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Paul’s First Sermon | Acts 13:13-41 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Acts 13 marks a turning point in the spread of the Gospel!
Paul takes center stage, and the message of Jesus reaches the Gentiles.
Paul & Barnabas travel, preach, and face challenges, but God’s plan unfolds.
Paul delivers his first recorded sermon—short but powerful!
God is faithful to His promises. […]
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The Book of Acts | Acts 13:1-12 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Pastor Gunnar Tesdahl continues our sermon series on the work of the Holy Spirit and the apostles as they spread the gospel message. […]
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The Church’s Greatest Weapon | Acts 12:1-24 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Herod kills James and imprisons Peter, planning to kill him too. The church prays hard.
An angel miraculously frees Peter.
Herod, full of pride, is struck down.
Despite persecution, the gospel keeps spreading.
Takeaway: Prayer is powerful—even in the toughest times.
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God’s Purpose for Love | 1 Corinthians 13 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Why Love Matters – This sermon explores 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizing that love is the foundation of faith and relationships.
3 Key Reasons Love is Essential:
Love is Foundational – Without love, spiritual gifts and good deeds are meaningless (
=
).
Love is Formative – True love shapes and transforms […]
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The Sacred Gift of Sex | 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
God’s design for sex, exploring cultural shifts
and biblical principles
.
Two views: Liberationist (free pleasure) vs. Traditionalist (strict rules)
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Paul teaches true freedom = honoring God & others
.
Marriage = sacred covenant, sex as a holy union
.
Flee sexual immorality, honor God with your body […]
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Being Single is not Being Lonely | Gen. 1-2, 1 Cor. 7, Matt. 19, 22 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Creation Highlights: “God created light” – “It was good.”
“Land, seas, plants, trees” – “It was good.”
“Sun, moon, stars” – “It was good.”
“Birds and fish” – “It was good.”
“Land animals” – “It was good.”
“Humankind” – “It was VERY good.” But then…
“Not good for […]
Loving Through Mutual Submission | Ephesians 5:22-30 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Marriage is a picture of Christ’s love for the church. Mutual submission: Wives submit, husbands love sacrificially. Forgiveness and grace renew relationships…Extend kindness, sacrifice, & forgiveness in marriage, God’s grace & challenge to forgive like Him. […]
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Created to Make Promises | Genesis 2:24-25 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
Marriage = Covenant God-designed
Marriage truths: Identity
: Becoming one flesh, teamwork, self-sacrifice
Dedication
: Commitment over feelings, “for better or worse”
Openness
: Vulnerability, trust, no secrets
Reflection of Christ’s love
: Covenant mirrors Christ and His Church
Takeaway: Marriage = I DO
, built on God’s faithfulness […]
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The Key to Thriving Relationships | Ephesians 5:18-21 | Chapel Hill Church Gig Harbor
: How should we love others?
: Ephesians 5:18-21
Key: Mutual Submission
: “Voluntary yielding in love”
: Requires the Holy Spirit’s power.
: Applied in marriages, families, and workplaces.
: Abuse ≠ Submission. Seek help.
: “Lord, fill me with Your Spirit.”
: Thriving relationships reflect Christ’s sacrificial love.
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