The Chapel | Sermons

In "The High Priestly Prayer," Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores one of the most powerful moments in Jesus' final hours before the cross - His prayer for those who would follow Him. Jesus prays that we would remain faithful, live differently as we live in this world, and stay united as we share His love with others. This message reminds us that Jesus is still praying for us today, giving us the confidence and strength to live with purpose. Dave Gustavsen | July 5, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

“In This World You’ll Have Trouble,” Pastor Josh Siergey explores Jesus’ words in John 15–16 and the reality that following Him doesn’t mean life will be easy. Jesus prepares His followers for opposition and challenges—but reminds them they are never alone. Through the Holy Spirit, God gives us what we need to stay faithful and keep pointing people to Him. And because Jesus has already overcome the world, we can live with peace, courage, and hope no matter what comes. Josh Siergey | June 28, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "The True Vine," Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us that real growth doesn’t come from trying harder - it comes from staying connected to Jesus. Teaching from John 15, he encourages us to depend on Jesus daily, trust Him in the pruning, treasure His Word, and obey His commands. As we remain connected to Him, He changes us from the inside out, resulting in a life marked by answered prayer, lasting fruit, and complete joy.  Dave Gustavsen | June 21, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In “The Promise of the Holy Spirit,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us that Jesus prepared His disciples for His departure by promising they would not be left alone. Through the Holy Spirit, God comes alongside believers with His presence, gives them power to obey Jesus and continue His mission, and brings peace that endures even in hardship. We often try to fill the emptiness in our hearts with things that never truly satisfy, but only God's Spirit can meet our deepest need. Because of the Holy Spirit, followers of Jesus can live with courage, purpose, and the assurance that they are never alone. Dave Gustavsen | June 14, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "The Way, The Truth, & The Life," Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores Jesus' powerful declaration in John 14:6 and what it means for us today. He shows how Jesus is the only way to the Father, the source of truth, and the giver of eternal life. This message challenges us to put our trust in Christ rather than in our own understanding, accomplishments, or beliefs. When we do, we find the life, freedom, and security that only He can give. Dave Gustavsen | June 7, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Betrayal, Denial, and Love,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores Jesus’ final hours with His disciples and His command to love one another. Through the examples of Judas’ betrayal and Peter’s denial, we see that love is more than proximity, words, or feelings. Jesus calls His followers to a deeper kind of love—a loyal, sacrificial pursuit of another person’s well-being. When we love this way, others will know that we are His disciples. Dave Gustavsen | May 31, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Love One Another," Pastor Paul Klouse explores the powerful moment in John 13 where Jesus does the unthinkable -- He kneels down to wash dirty feet. In doing so, Jesus not only serves His disciples, but points us to the cross where we are fully cleansed.  This message reminds us that no one is too dirty for Jesus, and that those who have been washed are called to become "washers" — serving family, friends, and even enemies with His love.  When we know we are in Christ and where we are headed because of Him, we are free to serve others with humility, security, and grace. Paul Klouse | May 24, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Dying to Live,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores Jesus’ teaching that true life is not found in clinging to security, but in surrendering ourselves fully to God. Using the image of a seed falling into the ground, Jesus shows that holding tightly to our lives ultimately causes us to miss the very life we long for. But when our security is rooted in Christ, we are freed to live boldly, love sacrificially, and pour out our lives for something eternal. Dave Gustavsen | May 17, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Costly Devotion," Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores Mary's extravagant devotion to Jesus and challenges us to consider our own response to His grace.  Mary's gratitude, worship, and generosity shows us what it looks like to love Jesus wholeheartedly.  Our worship may seem costly or foolish to others, but it is beautiful and pleasing to Jesus — so we should pour out the best of our lives for the One who gave everything for us. Dave Gustavsen | May 10, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Better for One Man to Die," Pastor Dave Gustavsen explains how people respond differently to Jesus—some believe, while others harden their hearts out of fear, pride, or resistance. Even in rejection, God is sovereign, using human opposition to accomplish His greater plan.  We cannot change hearts, but we can trust God’s sovereignty as we love and pray for those who don’t yet believe. Because God is in control, we can live with calm, patience, hope, and worship, trusting He is always at work.  Dave Gustavsen | May 3, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Life is filled with loss — so how do we keep it from crushing us? In "The Resurrection and the Life," Pastor Dave Gustavsen shows how Jesus meets us in death and loss through the story of Lazarus in John 11. He reminds us that Jesus is in control; He cares about our faith and our pain; and He conquers death.  When we believe in Him, fear fades and we are free to live and love well every day.  Dave Gustavsen | April 26, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "The Good Shepherd, Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us that we’re all following someone, and those voices shape our lives. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, who knows us, leads us, and protects us completely. Unlike any other voice, He gave His life for us and holds us securely. The invitation is simple: quiet the noise, trust His voice, and follow Him. Dave Gustavsen | April 19, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Sight for the Blind," Pastor Josh Siergey shares the story of a man born blind who encounters Jesus and experiences outrageous grace. Some people are open and changed, while others refuse to see what’s right in front of them, revealing the difference between a surrendered heart that receives grace and a self-reliant heart that pushes it away. It challenges us to ask: are we really seeing - or missing what matters most? Josh Siergey | April 12, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Come and See," Pastor Dave Gustavsen invites us to see how the resurrection of Jesus meets our deepest needs in everyday life. Jesus offers forgiveness—freeing us from guilt and helping us forgive others - and shows us someone truly worth building our lives around. In Him, we find a clear sense of purpose, so we don't have to keep searching anymore. Dave Gustavsen | April 5, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Life without God can feel empty and unclear, like living in the dark. In "I Am," Pastor Dave Gustavsen unpacks Jesus' words, "I am the light of the world," showing how He brings direction, truth, and freedom. In a world full of mixed messages, this reminds us that truth isn't something we create — it's something we find in Jesus. And it invites us to trust Him not just as a teacher, but as the One who can change our lives.  Dave Gustavsen | March 29, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Judgment and Grace," Pastor Dave Gustavsen dives into the well-known story of the woman caught in adultery. This encounter teaches us three truths: failure happens, but how we respond matters. Hypocrisy blinds us to our own flaws. And finally, Jesus meets us with both grace and truth—offering forgiveness and calling us to a new and better way of living. Dave Gustavsen | March 22, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In “Invitation to the Thirsty,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores Jesus’ invitation in the Gospel of John and the struggle people face in deciding what to do with Him.  Jesus draws people to himself through His works, His words, and the step of choosing to follow Him.  Yet, barriers like fear, quick judgments, and pride can keep people from trusting Him.  Those who come to Him, however, discover the reward He promises - lasting life and spiritual refreshment. Dave Gustavsen | March 15, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Bread of Life," Pastor Dave Gustavsen teaches from John 6, where Jesus challenges people to examine why they are really following him. Many in the crowd wanted another miracle meal, but Jesus tells them not to chase after what only satisfies temporarily. Instead, He reveals Himself as the “bread of life, ” the One who can truly satisfy. While some will walk away when His words are hard, those who stay realize there is nowhere else to find the life He offers. Dave Gustavsen | March 8, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Some problems in life are manageable, but others can feel impossible and beyond our ability to fix. In "Loaves and Fishes," Pastor Dave Gustavsen reflects on the feeding of 5,000 — where the disciples face a huge crowd with almost no food. Jesus uses the situation to test whether they trust Him. In this, we learn that God can work with whatever we offer, because He often works through ordinary people and practical means, and His power shows up when we take a step of obedience. Ultimately, the miracle wasn’t just about the food — it was about revealing who Jesus is and reminding us that if He can take care of our biggest need, we can trust him with everything else. Dave Gustavsen | March 1, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In “Do You Want to Get Well?” Pastor Paul Klouse walks through Jesus’ healing of a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years —and the tension it created with religious leaders who believed they didn't need healing themselves. He challenges us to examine where we're looking for healing, understand how real change actually happens, and recognize the deeper healing we all need. Paul Klouse | February 22, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "The Woman at the Well," Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores a conversation Jesus has with a woman who’s searching for love. This encounter shows how chasing love in all the wrong places leaves us empty, how Jesus offers a deeper love that truly satisfies, and how that love changes us. When we experience that kind of love, it naturally overflows to others. Dave Gustavsen | February 15, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In “Born Again,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, a man who looked successful on the outside but knew something was missing. Jesus explains that real change doesn’t come from trying harder or looking good on the outside, but from a new life God gives from the inside out. This new beginning is possible because of Jesus’ sacrifice, and it's offered to everyone. We are invited to stop hiding, step into the light, and trust Jesus for eternal life. Dave Gustavsen | February 8, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In “Cleaning House,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen teaches from the moment when Jesus cleared the temple, helping us understand what motivated Jesus, why Jesus had the authority to act, and how we can apply this to our lives today. This message invites us to trust who Jesus says He is and allow Him to clear out the distractions in our lives so that we can focus on what really matters. Dave Gustavsen | February 1, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Water into Wine," Pastor Paul Klouse explores John 2, where Jesus performs His first miracle at a wedding, revealing who He truly is. This message shows how Jesus meets us in our shame, cleanses what we can’t fix on our own, and replaces shame with joy. What seems like an ordinary moment becomes a powerful picture of the new life Jesus offers. Come see how Jesus is still at work, bringing hope and renewal today!Paul Klouse | January 25, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Come and See," Pastor Dave Gustavsen shows how Jesus invites ordinary people into a life-changing relationship with Him. Jesus' simple but powerful invitation, reveals that Jesus wants to be with us, change our identity, and open our eyes to a bigger, God-filled reality. We are each invited to take a next step toward Him - whether that's believing for the first time, trusting Him more fully, or responding through baptism. Dave Gustavsen | January 18, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Behold the Lamb of God," Pastor Dave Gustavsen shows that true greatness is not about success or recognition but about pointing people to Jesus. Through the life of John the Baptist, we see what humility looks like — handling success well, drawing attention to Christ, and not grasping for the spotlight. John lived with a clear purpose: to point to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. We are called to live the same way, letting Jesus become greater while we become less. Dave Gustavsen | January 11, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "The Word Became Flesh," Pastor Dave Gustavsen introduces the Gospel of John as an intentional, evangelistic journey meant to deepen our belief in who Jesus is and experience true life in His name. Teaching from John 1, he highlights three reasons to believe in Jesus: who He is, how He came, and what He offers. The message calls us to move beyond self-focused goals and personally receive Jesus, discovering the abundant life found in knowing Him. Dave Gustavsen | January 4, 2026Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Dave Gustavsen | December 28, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

As we experience the wonder of christmas traditions, Pastor Dave challenges us to remember what these traditions point us to; the birth and life of Jesus Christ.Dave GustavsenDecember 24, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Christmas teaches us contentment in a world where life—and the holidays—are often less than ideal. In "Contentment," Pastor Dave Gustavsen walks through Mary’s story in Luke 2, showing us that contentment comes from accepting our circumstances, trusting God's plan, and receiving His peace. Even when life doesn’t turn out as we hoped, God is still present and at work. As we fix our eyes on Jesus, we can be content and experience true peace this Christmas. Dave Gustavsen | December 21, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Christmastime can be challenging for our mental and emotional health. In “Worship,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen uses Mary’s song to show us how and why we should worship. Encouraged by Elizabeth, Mary moves from quiet obedience to joyful worship, showing the power of worship in community. Her song celebrates a God who lifts the humble and brings down the proud. This Christmas, we're invited to stop magnifying ourselves and instead magnify the Lord—discovering the healing that worship brings.  Dave Gustavsen | December 14, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "Hope" Pastor Paul Klouse reminds us that while worldly hope feels uncertain, biblical hope is steady and rooted in God's unchanging character. He highlights three places we especially need this hope: our relationships, the areas where we feel stuck, and in our unmet expectations. Jesus meets us in those dark places, shining His light, rather than waiting for us to fix ourselves. And like Simeon, we can trust that God will show up - maybe not in the way we expect, but always with life-giving hope. Paul Klouse | December 7, 2025 Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "The Truth About the Final Judgment," Pastor Dave Gustavsen teaches that final judgment is certain based on the words of Scripture and Jesus. He explains that hell means eternal separation from God, while heaven is a restored creation filled with God's presence and fullness of joy. Our only confidence in that day comes from trusting in the Lamb who was slain. Pastor Dave urges us to live now with eternity in mind. Dave Gustavsen | November 30, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "The Truth About Christ’s Return," Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us that despite all the failed predictions, Jesus truly promised to come again. He walks us through what the Bible says about the promise, the timing, and the hope we hold. Jesus’ return should shape how we live — with holiness, faithfulness, urgency, and longing. We should live ready, trusting that Christ could return at any moment. Dave Gustavsen | November 23, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In “The Truth about the Holy Spirit,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen explains that the Holy Spirit is powerful, personal, and fully divine—and He lives in every believer. While we all receive the Spirit at salvation, we’re called to be “filled” by staying stirred up through prayer and dependence. The Spirit grows Christ-like character in us, gives us gifts to serve, and guides us each day. And when we walk under His influence, even ordinary moments become places where God’s power can flow through us. Dave Gustavsen | November 16, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In “Crossing the Bridge,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen invites us to be bridge-builders who reflect the heart of Christ in the ​world. Drawing from Scripture, he shows how Jesus not only crossed the ultimate bridge to reach us but also calls us to do the same with others. Dave Gustavsen | November 9, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Does your view of salvation center around yourself? In “The Truth About Salvation”, Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us that true salvation is a gift from God, contains everlasting permanence, and was always intended to provide freedom. Dave Gustavsen | November 2, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In The Truth About Sin, Pastor Dave Gustavsen talks about the problem we all have—sin—and the solution we all need—new life through Jesus. We’re all spiritually dead and can’t fix ourselves, but God offers grace that makes us alive again. Dave Gustavsen | October 26, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In The Truth About the Resurrection, Pastor Dave Gustavsen explains that Jesus’ resurrection is the solid foundation of our faith and hope. Jesus physically died and rose from the dead, setting Him apart from every other leader in history. Because He’s alive today, Jesus stands for us before God and gives us power to live new lives. And one day, His resurrection promises that we too will rise—whole, healed, and with Him forever.Dave Gustavsen | October 19, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In God’s Universal Design: Masterpieces on Mission, special guest Scott Habeeb, educator and Executive Director of Masterpiece Alliance, expands our vision of God’s masterpiece with his premise that when we focus on being accessible to the widest possible audience, we end up being more accessible for everyone. The better we are at being places of belonging in Jesus, and focus on helping those who have special needs and disabilities co-labor for the Kingdom, the better we’ll be at doing that for everyone. Scott Habeeb | October 12, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In The Truth about Atonement, special guest Stuart Hall focuses on the belief that Jesus died for our sins, and that with His shed blood He obtained for us an eternal redemption. Atonement means that God Himself came to us through Jesus Christ, reconciling us to Himself once and for all. When we couldn't reach Him, He reached out to us —and through the cross, gave us true life. Stuart Hall | October 5, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

 ​​In "The Truth about Christ's Identity," Pastor Dave Gustavsen teaches on our third doctrinal statement: We believe in the virgin birth of Christ, and that he is true God and true man. Because he is fully human, we can trust him as our substitute, run to him as our helper, and imitate him as our example. And because he is fully God, we can worship him with confidence and receive him as the Savior who gives us life. Dave Gustavsen | September 28, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

It is crucial that our view of God be accurate and grounded in truth. In “The Truth About God”, Pastor Paul Klouse reminds us that there is one God in three persons and he explains why this is important to us now. Paul Klouse | September 21, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

How do you know what's true in a world full of conflicting opinions and "live your truth" messages? In 'The Truth About the Bible," Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us that we have a source of unchanging truth that has been with us for thousands of years — the Word of God. It accurately shows us who we are; who God is; what's right; what's wrong; and what life is about. And, when we submit to its authority and interpret it in light of Jesus, we encounter the living Christ and are empowered to live with clarity, freedom, and purpose. Dave Gustavsen | September 14, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In this message Pastor Dave challenges the Chapel family to help us go deeper and wider as a church in this new season.Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

When Abraham was called to do the unthinkable and sacrifice his son Isaac, he learned firsthand about Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. In this sermon, Chapel elder David Byrne shares his own life experience of how God provided in unexpected ways, over and over again.  David Byrne | August 31, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "I Am Victorious," Pastor Dave Gustavsen wraps up our summer series in Ephesians by talking about the reality of spiritual warfare. We're reminded that the battle is spiritual, personal, and winnable! Our real struggle is not against people but against the unseen forces of evil. Yet because of Christ's victory and the armor of God, we can live each day with strength, confidence, and hope. Dave Gustavsen | August 24, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

We all come into almost every relationship with a mental picture of how they're supposed to look. We especially do that with marriage. Somewhere along the way, we realize that our pictures don't always match. What do we do then? In "I am Led," guest speaker Stuart Hall unpacks perhaps the most misunderstood section of Paul's letter to the Ephesians, showing how God's design can transform our relationships, helping us to do relationships and marriage better and best! Stuart Hall | August 17, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

In "I am the Light," guest speaker Matthew Smith explores hat it means to reflect the identity of Christ, who called Himself the Light of the World. As followers of Jesus, we are not only rescued from darkness but also called to shine His light in the world. Drawing from Ephesians, he challenges us to let go of anything that keeps us in the dark and step boldly into the light of God's truth and grace. Matthew Smith | August 10, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

The gospel not only saves us — it changes us. In "I Am Changed," Pastor Dave Gustavsen reminds us that when we follow Jesus, we're called to take off our old way of living and put on a new life that reflects who we are in Christ. Real change is possible - not by trying harder, but by relying on God's power.Dave Gustavsen | August 3, 2025Visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.