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The Chapel Sermon Podcast
by chicagolandchapel
Catch up on all weekend messages from the Chapel!
Episodes
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Does Everything Happen for a Reason?
"Everything happens for a reason." We've all heard it, and maybe we've even said it. But what if this well-intentioned phrase actually distorts our understanding of who God is? In this episode, Scott, Jamie, Tammy, and Ellie wrestle with God's sovereignty, the reality of suffering, and what it...
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What is the Truth?
What happens when “live your truth” collides with Jesus’ claim to be the truth? In this episode of True to Real, Ellie, Scott, and Putty explore the appeal of defining truth for ourselves—and the invitation to trust Jesus with our lives. Rooted in John 14, the conversation considers what it means...
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Does God Just Want Me to Be Happy?
If I’m happy, does that mean I’m on the right path? If following Jesus makes me uncomfortable, am I doing something wrong? Ellie Dole, Scott Chapman, and Jamie explore “God just wants you to be happy”—one of the things Jesus never said. Together, they unpack the difference between happiness and...
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What If Finding Yourself Starts with Letting Go?
Who are you when you’re no longer proving yourself? Scott Chapman, Ellie Dole, and Freddy Villarreal explore the pressure to find ourselves through success, experiences, and reinvention—and Jesus’ surprising invitation to find life by losing it for His sake. From the pursuit of personal growth to...
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What if you got what you deserve?
We want life to be fair—until we realize what fairness would mean for us. Scott, Ellie, Jamie, and Putty explore how the cross confronts our instinct to keep score, demand judgment, and decide who deserves grace. How can followers of Jesus pursue justice without becoming consumed by punishment or...
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What are you connected to?
Jesus never asked us to produce life on our own. In John 15, He invites us to remain in Him—because real strength, growth, and fruit come from staying connected to the Vine.
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Bad Decisions and Burning Snakes
On this week’s podcast, Scott, Ellie and Jamie explore Israel’s pattern of sin, how God disciplines us and how to avoid making those same mistakes in our own lives.
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What if I'm the problem?
The Israelites escaped Egypt—but Egypt didn’t immediately escape them. In Exodus 15, their journey shows us that freedom involves more than leaving oppression behind; it also requires confronting what oppression has formed within us. Putty Putman joins Scott and Ellie to explore how we become…
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What Are You Looking At?
What we see shapes how we live. When our circumstances dominate our perspective, fear can make us hesitate, strive, or shrink back. But when we learn to set our attention on the presence of God, the same circumstances can look completely different. In this episode, Scott, Jamie and Ellie explore...
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Does Grace Cancel the Consequences?
From the blood-marked doors of Egypt to the cross of Jesus, Passover tells a story of rescue—God freeing people from a bondage they could never break on their own. But what happens when forgiveness is real and the consequences of our choices are real too? In this episode, we wrestle with the...
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Under Pressure: Becoming or Breaking?
New studio. New season. A conversation that gets personal. Scott, Ellie, and Jamie unpack the opening weeks of More Than Free and explore a challenging truth: pressure is always forming us—for better or worse. When life turns up the heat, who are we becoming?
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What Does it Really Mean to be Free?
Join Scott, Ellie, and The Chapel's Pastor of Musical Development, Josh Freddy, as they explore what it means to truly be free. This episode explores Josh's journey of immigrating to the United States and how he has navigated the tension between the "have it all" American dream and God's dream of…
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We're at War: Navigating Spiritual Warfare in Everyday Life
Scott Chapman, Putty Putman, and Freddy Villarreal sit down to discuss the ins and outs of spiritual warfare and how to go after the dominion of darkness in everyday life. Learn how to identify spiritual warfare and stand your ground against the dominion of darkness.
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The Secret to Marriage and Parenting
Marriage and parenting are two of the most beautiful relationships we experience — and often two of the most stretching. We spend so much of our lives trying to make them healthier, happier, and easier to manage. But what if the way forward isn’t found in getting more of what we want, but in...
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What's Wrong with my Old Self?
Scott, Ellie and Anthony explore Ephesians 4 &5 to talk about putting on the new self of new creation and all of the challenges that come along with that. Whether you've followed Jesus for one day or 25 years, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.
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Real Love Makes a Difference
Scott, Ellie, and Brad sit down to unpack Ephesians 3 and explore how love is a defining difference-maker in the kingdom of God. Filled with fun stories, plenty of laughter, and meaningful reflection, this conversation dives into the nature of God’s love and His desire for our lives.
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How to Practice Unity in a Divided World
Scott, Ellie, and Jamie continue the conversation from Ephesians by exploring Paul’s surprising answer to division: unity in Christ. But what does real unity actually look like in a world that keeps pulling us apart? Together, they talk about how followers of Jesus can practice unity with…
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The Promise of a New Covenant
What does it really mean to live a new life in Christ? In this episode, we dive into the incredible truth that Jesus didn't just save us from sin and death - He made us new. Together, we'll explore how God is shaping us as His workmanship, uniquely designed to reflect His goodness and creativity…
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Who is the Holy Spirit?
Join Scott, Ellie, and Jamie for a conversation about the Holy Spirit—who He is, how He works, and why His presence matters in the life of every believer. Together, they explore the naturally supernatural life that Jesus invites his followers into through the power of the Holy Spirit. This…
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The Truth About Jesus, Identity, and Predestination
Scott, Ellie and Jamie get together to kick off a conversation following our first week in the book of Ephesians. Together they talk through questions about Jesus, identity, predestination, and how understanding these things helps us better understand our Christianity.
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How Motherhood Reveals The Father's Heart
Ellie Dole, Tammy Chapman, Somer Chevrier, and Sarah Chapman sit down to talk about the different seasons of motherhood and how they beautifully reveal the Father's heart as we navigate the trials and celebrations that come along with them.
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What if Your Pain Isn't the End of Your Story?
Scott, Ellie, and Denvil dive into a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation about how God meets us in our grief, brings healing in the midst of pain, and gently leads us from difficult seasons into places of renewed hope and purpose.
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Does it Really Matter if I Obey God?
Scott Chapman, Ellie Dole, and Jamie Wamsley sit down to talk about obeying God and what happens when we compromise God's desires for our own comfort. Join us for this real, raw conversation.
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Do We Really Hear from God?
Scott Chapman, Ellie Dole, and Freddy Villarreal sit down to explore the well-known story from 1 Samuel, when Samuel hears God’s voice for the first time. They dive into how God speaks to all of us (even kids), how to recognize His voice, and what to do when you feel He’s speaking through you to...
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Praying Desperate Prayers & Surrendering to the Will of God
Scott, Ellie & Tammy sit down for a real, honest conversation about what it looks like to pray desperate prayers and surrender to God's will when we don't see prayers answered the way we hoped.
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The Shroud of Turin and Everyday Evidence of God
Scott Chapman, Ellie Dole and Blake Dole sit down to talk about the Easter message, the Shroud of Turin, and the evidence of God in their lives. Join them for this fun and fact-filled conversation that brings the resurrection to life!
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What Makes Jesus the King?
Join Scott Chapman, Ellie Dole, and Putty Putman as they unravel the intricacies of ministry, church planting, and Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Holy Week.
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Everyone Has a Story - Do You Know Yours?
Join Ellie and Scott for a rich conversation on the power of your story and why it matters in God’s kingdom. In this episode, they unpack how to explore your testimony, share it with authenticity, and step into the healing God wants to bring to your story — because as He heals you, He also uses...
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Giving Away What You've Been Given
In this episode Scott and Ellie discuss the first message of the "Come and See" series, exploring how evangelism can be simple, experiential, and rooted in inviting others to encounter Jesus. They reflect on the feeding of the 5,000, the meaning of manna, everyday generosity, and how small acts…
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The Cost of Forgiveness
In this episode of the Beyond the Message podcast, the hosts, Ellie Dole and Scott Chapman, and guests Anthony Taylor and Sarah Chapman, explore what forgiveness really means—drawing from Jesus’ healing in Matthew 9 and personal stories. They discuss the emotional cost of forgiveness, the...
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Speaking Truth in Tough Conversations
Ellie Dole and Scott Chapman explore Ephesians 4:15 and introduce a four-quadrant matrix for speaking truth and love in relationships — call-out, cave-in, check-out, and connect. They discuss how truth + love create trust, how fear and identity shape communication, and practical steps for slowing...
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Setting Boundaries is the Way to Freedom
We are starting a new discussion in our Beyond the Message podcast series. as we talk all about relationships. Join Ellie Dole and Scott & Tammy Chapman as they share personal stories (including a surprising "man of honor" moment), discuss family differences, the art of setting boundaries, trust,...
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Heaven, Hell and the New Creation Explained
Hosts Ellie and Scott explore what the Bible means by heaven, the intermediate state, and the new heaven and new earth. They unpack Jesus’ kingdom language, resurrection bodies, judgment, relationships, work, and the hope of restored creation. Conversational and practical, the episode invites...
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Does God Judge Us in the End?
Week four of the Signs of the Times podcast explores Matthew 25's parable of the sheep and the goats, with hosts Ellie, Freddy, and Jamie unpacking how Jesus centers compassion as the measure of faithful living and what judgment means for believers and nonbelievers. The episode connects salvation...
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When Will Jesus Return?
Pastors Jamie Wamsley and Scott Chapman join after Freddie's message on the return of Christ to reflect on rapture culture, differences in end-times interpretation, and the pastoral need for humility and balance. They explore how uncertainty about timing should shape how we live today — from...
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Finding Hope in the Tribulation
We're back with Signs of the Times Week 2 — a deep dive into end-times topics including the tribulation, various rapture views, the Antichrist and the abomination of desolation, the millennium, and how believers persevere. Pastors Denvil Lee, Scott Chapman and Ellie Dole unpack scripture, address...
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Is The End of the World Coming?
This episode launches the 'Signs of the Times: Beyond the Message" series, exploring Jesus' teachings in Matthew 24–25 and what they mean for life today. Pastors Scott Chapman, Jamie Wamsley, and Ellie Dole discuss historical context, the temple, the idea of 'birth pains', and how to live with...
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Humility | Come Alive | Part Two | Ellie Dole
The journey of coming alive to God is not just a single moment of revelation but rather an ongoing experience of discovering and encountering him in new ways. We come alive to God in countless ways as we move from merely knowing truths about him to experiencing God as real and personal. Along the...
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Hearing From God | Come Alive | Part One | Scott Chapman
The journey of coming alive to God begins with the invitation in Revelation 3:20-21, where Jesus offers to enter our lives and transform them, giving us the ability to see from heaven’s perspective. This transformation unfolds through revelation, relationship, and revival—shifting from merely...
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Our Values | The Hope of Revival | Part 2 | Scott Chapman
Does the Christianity we choose to live out matter? This is the question we explored this week as we continued in our series, The Hope of Revival. In John 15:1-11, Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine and branches—where Jesus is the vine, his followers are the branches, and God the Father is the...
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Our Vision | The Hope of Revival | Part One | Scott Chapman
In Genesis 32:22–32, we read about Jacob wrestling with God. This was more than just a physical battle—it was a deep spiritual struggle. Jacob realized that without God, he had no hope, and so he clung to him. After this encounter, God gave Jacob a new name—Israel, meaning "one who wrestles with...
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Relationships Built on Grace | Some Assembly Required | Part 4 | Jamie Wamsley
We’ve all experienced relationships in which we’re afraid to make mistakes, constantly worrying that one wrong move could lead to serious consequences. Whether we impose these expectations on others or have them placed on us, this performance-driven mindset—where we feel we must be perfect to…
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Blinded by Betrayal / Relationships Built on Forgiveness | Some Assembly Required | Part 3 | Denvil Lee
This week, as we continued in our series, Some Assembly Required, we looked at the life of Israel’s last judge, Samson. In Judges 14, Samson was getting married. During the wedding feast, he posed a riddle to his guests, which led his wife to betray him by revealing the answer to the Philistines....
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Relationships Built on Selflessness | Some Assembly Required | Part 2 | Putty Putman
Building strong, lasting relationships requires a solid foundation. Just as with anything well-built, relationships endure when built with care and intention. Last week, we explored the story of Ruth and how viewing others from God's perspective was key to forming deep connections. This week, we...
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Relationships Built on Faithfulness | Some Assembly Required | Part 1 | Scott Chapman
While good relationships are often seen as the cornerstone of a fulfilling life, navigating them has become increasingly challenging for many of us. Technology, rather than fostering genuine connection, often isolates us and distorts our understanding of community. We are constantly bombarded…
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Paul's Time in Rome | Glory to Glory | Part 11 | Scott Chapman
Are you living with the end in mind? As followers of Jesus, our future is secure—death holds no power over us. Embracing this truth transforms our lives, empowering us to make a difference in the world. Living with the end in mind frees us from fear and anxiety, allowing us to fully become who…
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The Roman Journey | Glory to Glory | Part 10 | Freddy Villarreal
This week, Freddy continued in our series, Glory to Glory, looking at Acts 21-27, which highlights three key themes: Paul's unwavering dedication to spreading the gospel, God's steadfast faithfulness to Paul, and the persistent opposition Paul faced. Despite numerous trials, Paul’s commitment to...
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