Campus Focus

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Campus Focus

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Campus Focus, the college ministry of The Chapel in Akron, OH. Campus Focus meets on Thursday nights at 7:30, where we dive into what the Bible says about the big questions of life and how the answers to those questions affect us in our day-to-day living. For more information, visit campusfocus.org.

  1. 164

    The Finale 2026

    The final CF of the 2025-2026 school year and night of celebrating and remembering all that God has done this year. Featuring: Hailey B., David B., Charlie A., Skylar H., Matt H., Gabby F., Dylan L., Bri R,. Frank M., and Emily S.

  2. 163

    Spirit-Walk

    In the tug of war between our flesh and the Holy Spirit’s influence, we can freely walk by the Spirit by the power of the Spirit.Galatians 5:13-26Dan Cooper | April 23, 2026

  3. 162

    Spirit-Filled

    If we want more of the power of the Holy Spirit than we have now, we must be willing to surrender ourselves to Him afresh each and every moment.Ephesians 5:18-21Josiah Callahan | April 16, 2026

  4. 161

    Grieving God, Quenching the Flame

    When we neglect the Holy Spirit, we both grieve Him and quench the work He’s seeking to do in and through us.Ephesians 4:25-32, 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22Dan Cooper | April 9, 2026

  5. 160

    Third Person Perspective

    When we neglect the work of the Spirit in our lives, perhaps, it’s because we don’t have a proper understanding of who the Spirit is.John 14:15-17Dan Cooper | April 2, 2026

  6. 159

    Offerings of Obedience

    Though the temptation to sin remains strong, followers of Jesus are free from sin’s mastery and have the ability to choose who we offer our obedience to.Romans 6:6-23Dan Cooper | March 19, 2026

  7. 158

    Marriage Goals

    God has not left us alone to figure out what to look for in a future husband or wife. His Word shows us His standard.Proverbs 31:10-31, Ephesians 5:22-33Dan Cooper | March 12, 2026

  8. 157

    Toying With Temptation

    The desire for intimacy will always be present in our dating pursuits, so we must fight to protect and preserve what God has waiting for us in marriage.1 Thessalonians 4:1-8Dan Cooper | March 5, 2026

  9. 156

    Clarity is Kindness

    If marriage is the goal of dating, and the process that helps us get there is seeking clarity in dating, then we must be truthful in our dating pursuits.Ephesians 4:17-25Dan Cooper | February 26, 2026

  10. 155

    Wisdom of the Crowd

    When we desire something deeply like love, sometimes our hearts blind us when we’re moving in the wrong direction. For this reason, we need other wise, godly voices speaking into our dating pursuits.Hebrews 3:12-13Dan Cooper | February 19, 2026

  11. 154

    Ready or Not?

    In our dating pursuits, our primary concern is often who we’re dating while God’s primary concern is who we’re becoming.1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-3aDan Cooper | February 12, 2026

  12. 153

    Pray the Word

    God has spoken to us first through His Word, so when we pray the Word, we’re continuing a conversation He has already started.Daniel 9:1-19Tim Marrero | February 5, 2026

  13. 152

    Meditate on the Word

    In a world that seeks to distract us from the truth of God’s Word, meditating on God’s Word transforms our hearts and enables us to live it out.Psalm 1Dom Verdell | January 29, 2026

  14. 151

    The “Big 3” of Bible Engagement

    The three primary ways we engage the Bible is through sitting under the teaching of God’s Word, reading God’s Word, and studying God’s Word.2 Timothy 3:16-4:2Dan Cooper | January 22, 2026

  15. 150

    God-Breathed

    The God of the universe has spoken to us through His Word, which compels us to engage it and live it.2 Timothy 3:10-17Dan Cooper | January 15, 2026

  16. 149

    From Death To Life

    Through Jesus, we have been brought from death to life. Baptism is a symbolic, outward representation of that inward change in us.Matthew 28:18-20, Colossians 2:6-15Dan Cooper | December 4, 2025

  17. 148

    Nothing Can Separate

    Our present circumstances have the potential to stir up doubts toward God’s love for us, but it’s an unmistakable truth that nothing and no one can separate us from Him.Romans 8:31-39Dan Cooper | November 20, 2025

  18. 147

    God-Honoring Giving

    Just as God has been generous toward us in every way, we are called to be generous. We give back to God a portion of what He has given to us as an act of worship and thanksgiving.2 Corinthians 8:1-5, 9:6-15Dan Cooper | November 13, 2025

  19. 146

    Money = A Terrible god

    Because of the prominent role money plays in our lives, it’s tempting to view and pursue it beyond where we’re meant to. Money is good but makes a terrible god.Matthew 6:19-24, 1 Timothy 6:6-10Dan Cooper | November 6, 2025

  20. 145

    The Covenant Renewed

    Despite the unfaithfulness of God’s people, God has provided a mediator, so that we may dwell in His presence under a new covenant.Exodus 33-34Nate Brawn | October 30, 2025

  21. 144

    The Golden Calf

    In our waiting, we’re tempted to compromise and make an idol out of what pre-maturely offers us what we’re waiting for, but nothing can replace God as our ultimate Provider.Exodus 32Dan Cooper | October 23, 2025

  22. 143

    The Ten Commandments

    God graciously rescues His people to dwell in His holy presence, revealing His power and directing them through His Word to love Him — all through the Mediator He provides.Exodus 19-20:21Dom Verdell | October 16, 2025

  23. 142

    The Parting of the Red Sea

    God miraculously parted the Red Sea to deliver Israel from Egypt. In the same way, Jesus miraculously died and rose again for our sake to deliver us from our sin.Exodus 12:33-14:31Dan Cooper | October 9, 2025

  24. 141

    The Passover

    Though God’s judgment over sin is death for all of us, He has provided a means of life through the blood of the Lamb, Jesus.Exodus 12:1-32Scott Gurley | October 2, 2025

  25. 140

    The Ten Plagues

    The ten plagues in Egypt were a judgment from God on those who harden their hearts toward Him and foreshadow a greater, future judgment to come.Exodus 7-11Alan Bowdler | September 25, 2025

  26. 139

    God Calls & Qualifies Moses

    Though Jesus has put to death our old selves, we still have a responsibility to live out that reality by putting off our old selves and putting on our new selves.Exodus 3-4:17Dan Cooper | September 18, 2025

  27. 138

    Intro to Moses

    Though Jesus has put to death our old selves, we still have a responsibility to live out that reality by putting off our old selves and putting on our new selves.Exodus 1-2Dan Cooper | September 11, 2025

  28. 137

    The Truth About Joy

    Though Jesus has put to death our old selves, we still have a responsibility to live out that reality by putting off our old selves and putting on our new selves.1 John 2:1-6Dan Cooper | September 4, 2025

  29. 136

    The Truth About Life

    Though Jesus has put to death our old selves, we still have a responsibility to live out that reality by putting off our old selves and putting on our new selves.1 John 1Dan Cooper | August 28, 2025

  30. 135

    The Finale 2025

    The final CF of the 2024-2025 school year and night of celebrating and remembering all that God has done this year. Featuring: Cassie M., Darius O., Eva P., Ella W., Ay’Shawn C., Luke K., Claire M., Ian H., Alanna T., and Andrew C..May 1, 2025

  31. 134

    Partners in the Gospel

    The Lord places certain people in our lives at different times and in different seasons for a purpose. We can find them, embrace them, and pursue Jesus with them as partners in the gospel.Colossians 4:7-18Dan Cooper | April 24, 2025

  32. 133

    Mission-Driven Living Requires Kingdom Role Models

    There are people around us who we can look to and learn from as examples of following Jesus and living on mission for Him.Colossians 4:2-6Dom Verdell | April 17, 2025

  33. 132

    For the Lord, Not People

    No matter what role and relationship we find ourselves in, we can live out the “new self” and do everything in the name of Jesus.Colossians 3:18-4:1Dan Cooper | April 10, 2025

  34. 131

    Dress For Success

    Though Jesus has put to death our old selves, we still have a responsibility to live out that reality by putting off our old selves and putting on our new selves.Colossians 3:1-17Dan Cooper | April 3, 2025

  35. 130

    Be On Guard

    The threat of false teaching is just as much alive for us today as it was for the Colossians, but a strong foundation in Jesus allows us to persevere.Colossians 2:8-23Dan Cooper | March 20, 2025

  36. 129

    Struggle for the Gospel

    God’s revealed mystery brings riches beyond compare and leads us to respond with thanksgiving.Colossians 1:24-2:7Scott Gurley | March 13, 2025

  37. 128

    Who Is Jesus?

    What we believe about Jesus—who He is and what He has done—is the single most important take we can have on anything and will determine the trajectory and outcome of our life.Colossians 1:15-23Dan Cooper | March 6, 2025

  38. 127

    Thanksgiving and Encouragement

    Paul’s prayer for the Colossians serves an example and shows us how we can prioritize praying for and encouraging those around us.Colossians 1:1-14Dan Cooper | February 27, 2025

  39. 126

    How Do I Share the Gospel?

    We share the gospel using the platform God has given us to meet people where they’re at, trusting that He will use our effort according to His will.2 Corinthians 5:16-20, Acts 17:16-34Dan Cooper | February 20, 2025

  40. 125

    How Do I Know If It’s God’s Will Or My Will?

    When it comes to God’s will, where we often desire clarity, God desires faith. If we’re genuinely seeking Him in our circumstances, we can trust He’ll direct us.Ephesians 5:15-18, Romans 12:1-2Dan Cooper | February 13, 2025

  41. 124

    If God Is Always Present, Why Don’t I Always Feel His Presence?

    God’s presence is based on who He is and His promises, not our feelings.Psalm 139:1-12Nate Brawn | February 6, 2025

  42. 123

    What’s the Point of Prayer If God Already Knows What We’re Asking?

    We don’t pray so that we get things from God or to change His mind. We pray so that He would change our hearts and align our will with His.Matthew 6:7-8Tim Marrero | January 30, 2025

  43. 122

    Does God Care About Men More Than Women?

    God cares for and values men and women equally, but equal care does not equal sameness in role and responsibility in His created order.1 Corinthians 11:2-12Dan Cooper | January 23, 2025

  44. 121

    Can a Christian Lose Their Salvation?

    Our confidence in salvation has nothing to do with us and everything to do with Jesus. As the Good Shepherd, He not only saves His sheep but keeps His sheep.John 10:1-30Dan Cooper | January 16, 2025

  45. 120

    Knowing and Using Your Gifts

    Though God doesn’t give us a clear plan or process for discovering our gifts in Scripture, we can still use wisdom to aid our discovery.1 Peter 4:7-11Dan Cooper | December 5, 2024

  46. 119

    Orderly Use of the Gifts

    Because God is a God of peace and not disorder, the way we use our spiritual gifts should reflect peace, not disorder.1 Corinthians 14:26-40Dan Cooper | November 21, 2024

  47. 118

    Prophecy & Tongues

    Whether it be prophecy, tongues, or any other gift we’ve been given, we seek to use them to build others up, not just ourselves.1 Corinthians 14:1-25Dan Cooper | November 14, 2024

  48. 117

    Love and the Gifts

    Knowing that the fruit of the Spirit includes love, the gifts the Spirit gives us must be motivated by love.1 Corinthians 13Josiah Callahan | November 7, 2024

  49. 116

    Equality of the Gifts

    God has gifted each individual purposefully, and each gift is necessary for building up the body.1 Corinthians 12:12-31Dan Cooper | October 31, 2024

  50. 115

    Intro to the Gifts

    Every follower of Jesus has been uniquely gifted by the Holy Spirit to glorify God.1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Dan Cooper | October 24, 2024

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the sermon podcast of Campus Focus, the college ministry of The Chapel in Akron, OH. Campus Focus meets on Thursday nights at 7:30, where we dive into what the Bible says about the big questions of life and how the answers to those questions affect us in our day-to-day living. For more information, visit campusfocus.org.

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