The day following Jesus’ crucifixion was a Sabbath day. The day God’s people were commanded to rest. It was a day free of work but saturated in worship. What was it like for Jesus’ disciples? Since the Scriptures are silent, we are left to wonder. But I imagine it was difficult to worship. I imagine they felt helpless. Their teacher … Read More

And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.” And going a little farther, he … Read More

But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all … Read More

Then Satan entered into Judas called Iscariot, who was of the number of the twelve. He went away and conferred with the chief priests and officers how he might betray him to them. And they were glad, and agreed to give him money. So he consented and sought an opportunity to betray him to them in the absence of a … Read More

I read last week that one outcome of the coronavirus pandemic is that prayer across the world has skyrocketed. At the same time, Bible sales have also risen. It’s no surprise that in times of anxiety, uncertainty, and loss people turn to God. Why? Because it reminds us that we are not as independent and in control of our lives as we … Read More

I don’t know about you, but I need a daily reminder of the truth of the gospel. Everyday I need a refresher on the miraculous nature of regeneration. I have to recite to myself again and again that my identity is no longer fluid or eligible for re-definition. I belong to Christ. When I repented of sin and trusted in the … Read More

At King’s Chapel, we often make the statement that we are a church of community groups rather than a church with Community Groups. That seemingly insignificant preposition actually emphasizes the importance of community. Community is not an optional add-on to the Christian life, it is an essential and vibrant element of the Christian life. And it extends beyond Sunday morning corporate worship. How else could … Read More

Winter is here, and as residents of the great Northeast that means preparing ourselves for the inevitability of inclement weather. Although rare, it might be necessary to cancel Sunday morning Corporate Worship or weekday evening activities such as Monday night classes and Wednesday night Youth Group if roadway conditions become too dangerous for travel. We take the safety of our … Read More

At King’s Chapel, we are all about the gospel. Peruse our website and you’ll notice that the word gospel appears frequently. It’s embedded in our mission statement and repeated in our core values. And it is often included in the title of our sermon series. So, it’s obvious that the gospel is in our vocabulary. But what is the gospel? … Read More

It’s officially Fall in the Northeast – vibrant foliage, festivals, costumes, and candy. Autumn happens to be my favorite of the four seasons. Maybe it’s because I hardly experienced any seasonal changes in my native stomping grounds of Orlando, Florida. What you might not realize is that Fall, or more specifically, the month of October is celebrated around the globe … Read More