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Latest Episodes

James 1:9-18 Don’t Blame God! (Podcast)
October 22, 2018

In this study: What do both rich and poor people  both need to learn really well? What is one more reward God promises for those who remain steadfast during trials? What is the danger of blaming God for our temptations?

James 1:1-8 Count It All Joy (Podcast)
October 22, 2018

In this study: Who are the 4 men mentioned in the New Testament named James and what do we know about them? How do the conversions of James and Jude, half-brothers of Jesus, provide evidence that Jesus really did rise from the dead?

Galatians 5:19-26 Works or Fruit? Flesh or Spirit? (Podcast)
October 10, 2018

In this study: Why did Paul call the list of verses 22 and 23 the “fruit of the Spirit” instead of the “works of the Spirit?” How does the image of a locomotive climbing a mountain help understand the difference between legalism and true Christianity?

Galatians 5:1-18 Freedom in Christ Part 2 (Podcast)
October 10, 2018

In this study: What are five categories of people that are in many churches? How can true Christians be deceived by legalists? Why did Paul say, “If you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you?” How does God use the metaphor,

Galatians 4:8-31 Our Freedom in Christ
October 01, 2018

In this study: In what sense were the Galatians previously enslaved by demons? How did Paul compare their previous enslavement to Jewish legalism? Why was their attraction to legalism so ironic? Why was Paul not being boastful when he told them to “bec...

Galatians 3:1-18 The Deadliness of Legalism (podcast)
September 16, 2018

In this study: The importance of “Godly Balance” in order to stay out of ditches Why we tend to fall into ditches Examples of some of the common ditches we fall into The ditches of legalism and antinomianism How Galatians 3:1-3 supports the security of...

1 Peter 1:1 CCCS Chapel 9/13/18
September 14, 2018

In this message: Events in Rome that led to God inspiring Peter to write this letter The purpose of 1 Peter What it means for us to be called “exiles” Stay in the battle! Steve Listen to More CCCS Chapel Messages here.

Galatians 1:1-10 Delivered from this Present Evil Age (Podcast)
September 03, 2018

In this study Where was Galatia and what was its history? What are the two kinds of “apostles?” Why did Paul start with “Grace and Peace?” Why did Jesus and Paul take such pains to stress that no one took Jesus’ life?

Joy & Happiness (CCCS Chapel 8/23/18) (Podcast)
August 23, 2018

In this message: Things that make us happy Things that God says should cause us to rejoice The difference between happiness in circumstances and joy in the Lord How getting God’s long-range perspective can enable us to rejoice whatever happens Stay in ...

2 Samuel 22-23 The Sweet Psalmist of Israel
August 19, 2018

In this study: In 2 Samuel 22 & 23 God highlights one of the Psalms most precious to David himself, also the final Psalm God gave him, and a glimpse into the relationship David had with his mighty men. What is one of the best ways to begin communicatio...