When faith feels routine and showing up becomes difficult, we need reminders of why perseverance matters. Three key reasons motivate our continued commitment: Jesus showed up for us first, wrapping Himself in flesh and making a way through His sacrifice. The way to God is now open to everyone, anytime, anywhere, because the curtain separating us from His presence was torn. We can approach God boldly with assurance, not pretense, because He loves us as we are right now. Finally, community keeps us steady when life gets tough, helping us stay spiritually vibrant through encouragement and accountability.

5 Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/5-Day-Devotional_-Consider-Jesus_-Week-7_-Keep-Showing-Up.pdf

Small Group Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Discussion-Guide_-Consider-Jesus-Week-7.pdf

Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. In a loud voice they were saying: “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!”​- Rev. 5:11-13 [NIV]

Chapin Christian Community Church exists to help people connect with the saving love of Jesus, grow in full devotion to Him, and share His love with each other and the world.

The book of Hebrews reveals why following religious rules and trying to be good never seems to be enough. Through the mysterious figure of Melchizedek, who offered Abraham bread and wine as symbols of strength and life, we see a picture of what Jesus would later provide. Abraham's response wasn't obligation but gratitude - he gave ten percent of everything because he encountered the king of righteousness and peace. The law was never meant to make us perfect; it was meant to show us we need a Savior. Jesus offers something radically different from rule-following - complete transformation of the heart, not just behavior modification.

5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5-Day-Devotional_-Consider-Jesus_-Week-6.pdf

Small Group Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consider-Jesus-Week-6-Discussion-Guide.pdf

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? – Matthew 6:25-27 [NIV]

Chapin Christian Community Church exists to help people connect with the saving love of Jesus, grow in full devotion to Him, and share His love with each other and the world.

5-Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consider-Jesus_-Week-4_-Heaven-

Understands-Earth_-5-Day-Devotional.pdf Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consider-Jesus_-Week-4_-Heaven-Understands-Earth-Discussion-Guide.pdf

Summary: Struggling with shame and feeling like you need to hide from God after making mistakes? This powerful message explores why our natural instinct to run from God when we fail is completely backwards. Discover the life-changing truth found in Hebrews 4:15-16 about having a high priest who truly understands your struggles and invites you to come closer, not hide away. Learn the difference between incomplete gospel understanding that only removes guilt versus the complete gospel that breaks sin's power in your life. Explore how Christianity differs from other religions in its approach to reaching God, and why what you think about God's character is the most important thing about you.This message addresses common Christian struggles including shame, religious performance, forgiveness, and understanding God's unconditional love. Discover why temptation is not the same as sin, how Jesus experienced every struggle you face, and what it means to approach God's throne with confidence rather than fear. Key topics covered include the incarnation, the great exchange at the cross, grace as God's empowering action, embodied faith versus mental agreement, and practical applications for dealing with failure and shame. Whether you're struggling with perfectionism, religious performance, or feeling distant from God, this message offers hope and practical steps for experiencing God's mercy and grace.Perfect for anyone seeking to understand God's heart toward them, overcome shame-based thinking, or learn how to respond to failure in healthy ways. This biblical teaching combines theological depth with practical application, helping viewers move from hiding to boldly approaching their loving heavenly Father.

Shaking the Gates is our weekly online prayer gathering. Join Pastor Jody Sunday nights at 7:30. We invite you to engage with other Gateshakers in the text chat. The name “Shaking the Gates” comes from John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, he said: “Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of Heaven upon Earth.”

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Discussion Guide: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consider-Jesus_-Week-3_-Discussion-Guide.pdf

5 Day Devotional: https://chapinccc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Consider-Jesus_-Week-3_-There-Is-Rest-Devotional.pdf

Finding Rest in God's House: Hearing, Believing, Obeying, and Sharing. Discover the true meaning of finding rest in God through this powerful exploration of Hebrews chapter 3. Learn why our souls feel restless and how to find genuine peace in God's presence. This message reveals that God's house isn't a physical building but the hearts of those who trust Him. Through the cautionary tale of the Israelites who failed to enter the Promised Land, we learn how unbelief can prevent us from experiencing God's rest.

The path to divine rest involves four key actions: 1. Hearing God's voice daily through Scripture and prayer 2. Believing His promises even when circumstances seem impossible 3. Obeying His commands rather than merely considering them 4. Sharing encouragement with fellow believers

This teaching includes practical applications for daily spiritual growth and addresses common obstacles to faith. You'll learn why encouragement is so vital in the Christian life and how your words can either bring life or death to others. Perfect for anyone feeling spiritually restless, struggling with doubt, or seeking deeper faith. This message combines biblical teaching with practical wisdom to help you find your true home in God.

Shaking the Gates is our weekly online prayer gathering. Join Pastor Jody Sunday nights at 7:30. We invite you to engage with other Gateshakers in the text chat. The name “Shaking the Gates” comes from John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, he said: “Give me one hundred preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God, and I care not whether they be clergymen or laymen, they alone will shake the gates of Hell and set up the kingdom of Heaven upon Earth.”

To learn more, visit https://chapinccc.org/

To watch live, join us Sunday Nights at 7:30 PM on Facebook or our Website