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We Are Chapel

by Bobby Gourley - Christ Chapel

Weekly messages from Pastor Bobby Gourley at Christ Chapel in Florence, Alabama.Christ Chapel, our mission is to AWAKEN and EMPOWER you to live and love like Jesus. We desire to see each person experience their own spiritual awakening to the truth of the gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit. We want to see every person be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live and love like Jesus in their everyday lives.Each Sunday, we spend intentional time in worship, prayer and the Word. We pray you are awakened and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live and love like Jesus today!

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  1. Feeling Lost? God Knows the Way // Psalm 23:3 // Bobby Gourley

    Are you wondering where your life is headed?Everyone is on a path. The question isn’t whether you’re following a path — *it’s whose footprints you’re following.*In this message, we continue through Psalm 23 and discover what it means when David says, *“He leads me in paths of righteousness for…

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  2. Why Am I So Tired? The Soul Rest Only God Gives // Psalm 23:2–3 // Bobby Gourley

    Why are you so tired?Not sleepy. Tired. The kind of tired that a vacation can’t fix and a full night of sleep can’t touch. Because sometimes what needs rest isn’t your body — it’s your soul.In this message, we continue through Psalm 23 and discover how the Good Shepherd restores weary souls.…

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  3. Special Guest Speaker: Tyler Sterban // ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭17‬:‭32‬-‭40‬ // 9.20.2026

    What if the thing you think makes you unqualified is actually part of what God wants to use?When David stood face-to-face with Goliath, everyone around him saw a boy facing a giant. But David remembered something different: *God had already been faithful.* The lion. The bear. The battles no one...

  4. The Lord is My Shepherd // Psalm 23:1 // Bobby Gourley

    Who are you following?Every one of us is being led by something — our desires, our fears, our culture, our circumstances, or our own understanding. But Psalm 23 begins with a simple declaration that changes everything: “The Lord is my shepherd.”In this message, we begin our journey through Psalm…

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  5. 1 Corinthians 13:1 & 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 // Tongues is a Spirit-Empowered Form of Prayer // September 6th, 2026 // Bobby Gourley

    Speaking in tongues is one of the most misunderstood topics in the Christian faith, yet the Bible commands believers to earnestly desire spiritual gifts. There are two distinct forms of tongues described in Scripture: a public gift given to certain believers that requires interpretation, and a...

  6. A Presence-Driven Life // Exodus 33 // Special Guest Jeremy Robertson

    What would it look like to live for and from communion with the Father?Guest speaker Jeremy Robertson from Vertical Life Church takes us to Exodus 33 and the moment Moses refuses to move forward without the presence of God. Moses understood that God’s presence wasn’t simply something to...

  7. Prophet, Priest, King // Hebrews 1:1-4 // Bobby Gourley

    Everyone has an opinion about Jesus—but the Jesus of Scripture is far more than a therapist, life coach, mascot, or moral teacher.In Hebrews 1:1–4, we see Jesus revealed as Prophet, Priest, and King. He is the Prophet who speaks the truth of God, the Priest who bears our guilt and shame, and the...

  8. Death & Victory of Samson // Judges 16:22-31 // Bobby Gourley

    Failure is inevitable. But what if failure doesn't have to be final?Every one of us will experience failure. Even the people God used most throughout Scripture—Jacob, Moses, David, Jonah, Manasseh, and Peter—had moments when they fell short, made terrible decisions, or walked away from what God…

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  9. Samson and Delilah // Judges 16:4-21 // Bobby Gourley

    The people closest to you will either strengthen your calling—or slowly pull you away from it.Samson's downfall didn't begin with a battle. It began with a relationship. In Judges 16, we see how one compromised relationship led one of Israel's strongest men to trade his God-given purpose for...

  10. Samson Kills Thousands with a Jawbone // Judges 15:1-17 // Bobby Gourley

    What chains are keeping you from becoming the person God created you to be?Samson was a man of incredible strength, but his greatest battles weren't against the Philistines—they were against anger, revenge, betrayal, and the chains of his own choices. In Judges 15, we discover how unresolved pain...

  11. You Don't Have a Purpose Problem. You Have an Identity Problem // Judges 13 // Bobby Gourley

    What if you're not struggling to find your purpose—but to understand your identity?Samson had incredible strength, a divine calling, and the potential to be a hero. But Judges 13 reveals a deeper truth: purpose flows from identity. When you don't know who you are, you'll look for identity in what...

  12. Share Your Story: The Power of A Transformed Life // Ephesians 2:1-10 // Anthony Martin

    Everyone has a story—but what if your story is one of God's greatest tools?In Ephesians 2, Paul gives us a simple framework for every testimony: *I Was... But God... I Am.* Before Christ, we were spiritually dead. But God, rich in mercy, stepped into our story with grace. Now, because of Jesus…

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  13. Fan The Flame // 2 Timothy 1:6-7 // Mason Thornton

    What if the greatest obstacle to your calling isn't a lack of ability—but fear?In 2 Timothy 1, the Apostle Paul writes to Timothy from a prison cell with one final challenge: *"Fan into flame the gift of God."* Timothy didn't need a new gift. He needed the courage to use the one God had already...

  14. The Suddenly of God // Acts 2:1-4 // Bobby Gourley

    What if the breakthrough you're praying for is already in motion?In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit came suddenly—but that moment had been building for centuries. God's promises often come with three things: a word, a waiting room, and a suddenly. In this message, we'll discover why God's timing rarely...

  15. Special Guest Speaker: John Prominski at Christ Chapel // June 7th, 2026

    Thank you for joining us for this special message from guest speaker John Prominski!Pastor John has faithfully served as the lead pastor of Restore Church in Ionia, Michigan, for nearly three decades. Throughout his ministry, he has been committed to helping people experience the transforming…

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  16. How to Bless Your Kids // Mark 10:13-16 // Bobby Gourley

    Many parents spend years making sure their children are fed, clothed, educated, and protected. All of those things matter. But when your children are grown, there is a good chance they won't remember every meal you cooked, every bill you paid, or every ride you gave them. They will remember how…

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  17. The Holy Spirit is With Us, In Us, and Fills Us // Acts 2:1-4 // Bobby Gourley

    A lot of people believe in the Holy Spirit… but live like He’s barely involved in their life.Not because they reject Him— but because they’ve never really understood how He relates to them. So He becomes abstract. Distant. Occasional. But in Scripture, the Holy Spirit is not distant at all—He is...

  18. Mother's Day at Chapel 2026 // Special Mothers Panel Discussion

    Motherhood looks different in every season of life — but wisdom is always worth sharing. In this conversation, five moms from Christ Chapel sit down to talk honestly about parenting, faith, family, challenges, and what they’ve learned along the way.Whether you’re raising toddlers, parenting...

  19. You Can't Raise Godly Kids Without This // Hebrews 12:5-11 // Bobby Gourley

    You can’t raise godly kids without discipline—but not the kind most people think.In Hebrews 12:5–11, we see that discipline is not punishment—it’s proof of love and relationship. God’s discipline shapes us, corrects us, and leads us toward who we’re called to be. And that becomes the model for…

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  20. Keep Feeding Them // Hebrews 12:11 // Special Guest Pete Key

    Parenting isn’t just about getting kids through today—it’s about preparing them for who they are becoming.In this message, special guest speaker and friend of Chapel, Pete Key, takes a look at what it means to keep feeding them—feeding your children vision, identity, and purpose. Because what you...

  21. Parenting with Grace // Titus 2:11-12 // Bobby Gourley

    Most parents feel like they need a reset. But God doesn’t call you to start over—He calls you to depend on grace right where you are.In Titus 2:11–12, we see that grace doesn’t just forgive—it trains, shapes, and strengthens us for everyday life. This message explores the balance between law and...

  22. If God Isn’t Building Your Family, You’re Wasting Your Time // Psalm 127 // Bobby Gourley

    Psalm 127 gives a clear picture of what it looks like to build a home with God at the center. Parenting without Him leads to frustration, but when He is the foundation, everything changes.This message reframes how we see children—not as interruptions, but as a gift and responsibility. Kids don’t...

  23. From Curse to Victory: How God Responds to Sin // Genesis 3:14-24 // Bobby Gourley

    Sin broke everything—but God didn’t leave it that way.In Genesis 3:14–24, we see the weight of the curse: separation from God, struggle in life, and the reality of death. Humanity couldn’t fix what was broken. The stain of sin remained.But God responds. He pursues us when we hide. He covers what…

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  24. The Snake in Your Garden: Recognizing Satan's Attack // Genesis 3:1- // Bobby Gourley

    The enemy doesn’t usually show up in obvious ways. In Genesis 3, he shows up as a voice.This message walks through the fall in the garden and helps you recognize how Satan still works today. From questioning God’s Word to denying consequences and offering false promises, the same patterns are…

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  25. The Dwelling Place of God // Genesis 2:8-10 & Revelation 21-22 // Bobby Gourley

    Why does every place on earth—even the most beautiful—eventually disappoint us?We travel to breathtaking places, walk through stunning landscapes, and experience moments that feel almost perfect… but they never last. Something always fades. Something always breaks. Deep down, it leaves us asking:...

  26. God's Design for Men and Women // Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:15-18 // Bobby Gourley

    What happens when the design of something is ignored? Eventually, the system stops working.Genesis tells us that men and women were not created randomly or interchangeably. From the beginning, God formed humanity in His image — equal in worth but distinct in design. When those designs work...

  27. Meaning of Marriage // Genesis 2:18-24 // Bobby Gourley

    Everyone wants a great wedding day. Far fewer prepare for a lifelong covenant.Marriage is one of the most discussed and debated institutions in the world, yet many conversations start in the wrong place. Genesis shows us that marriage didn’t begin with culture, government, or tradition — it began...

  28. Made in the Image of God // Genesis 1:26-31, Genesis 2:5-7 // Bobby Gourley

    What if your worth isn’t something you earn — it’s something you reveal?In a world constantly asking you to prove your value, Genesis gives a radically different answer: your worth was established at creation. You were not randomly assembled. You were intentionally formed by God, made in His…

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  29. What Genesis 1 Reveals About God, Creation, and You // Genesis 1:1-31 // Bobby Gourley

    You are not living in a random universe — you are living in a revelation.Genesis 1 doesn’t begin with an explanation of mechanics. It begins with a declaration: “In the beginning, God created.” Before it answers how, it answers who. And when you get that right, everything else starts to fall into...

  30. Money 101: God's Basics for Financial Health // Matthew 25:14-30 // Bobby Gourley

    Most people don’t have a money problem — they have a vision problem.Before you can build a healthy financial life, you need a clear picture of what God says about money. In this message from Matthew 25, we explore the Parable of the Talents and the key truth behind it: live as a steward, not an...

  31. Putting God First Changes Everything // Malachi 3:6-12 // Bobby Gourley

    What if God isn’t asking for more from you — but asking to be first?In Malachi 3, God addresses a people who haven’t abandoned Him, but have slowly reordered their lives around other priorities. The issue isn’t belief. It’s placement.This message walks through God’s unchanging heart and His...

  32. When Dollars Compete for Devotion // Matthew 6:19-24 // Bobby Gourley

    What if the real tension in your finances isn’t about dollars — but devotion?Money touches nearly every part of our lives, shaping our decisions, our stress, and even our relationships. In Matthew 6, Jesus addresses the quiet competition between wealth and worship, reminding us that where our...

  33. Find Your People // Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 & Ephesians 2:19-22 // Bobby Gourley

    Have you ever tried to build something meaningful with just one LEGO block? It's impossible. That single block, no matter how perfectly crafted, can't create a castle, a car, or anything of significance on its own. It needs other blocks to fulfill its purpose. God designed you the same way. You...

  34. Rest in a Restless World // Mark 2:27 // Bobby Gourley

    Have you ever watched a hamster running frantically on its wheel? Round and round it goes, expending tremendous energy but never actually getting anywhere. If we're honest, many of us live exactly like that hamster. We wake up, rush through our morning routine, race to work, sprint through our...

  35. You're Moving Too Fast: How to Slow Down and Find God // Genesis 5:21-24 // Bobby Gourley

    Have you ever walked past someone you know and given them a quick nod or wave without stopping to actually connect? It's polite acknowledgment, but it's not relationship. Many of us treat God the same way. We believe in Him, we love Him, we even post about Him on social media, but we've never...

  36. God Wants to be Your Friend // Exodus 33:11 & John 15:14-15 // Bobby Gourley

    Have you ever felt like prayer was more of a chore than a conversation? You're not alone. Even Teresa of Avila, who became a saint, struggled with prayer for twenty years while living in a monastery. Her breakthrough came when she stopped seeing Jesus as just a religious figure and started…

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  37. Prepare to Walk into the New Year // Joshua 3:1-6 // Bobby Gourley

    Have you ever stood at the edge of something incredible, knowing that breakthrough was just one step away? The Israelites found themselves in exactly this position at the Jordan River. After 400 years of slavery and 40 years wandering in the wilderness, the Promised Land was finally within reach....

  38. Jehovah Shalom, The Lord is Peace // Judges 6:1-24 // Bobby Gourley

    Have you ever felt like life doesn't just pile up on you, but completely dumps on you? One moment you're managing okay, and the next, everything seems to crash down at once. Maybe it's financial stress, relationship problems, health concerns, or work pressures - all hitting simultaneously. You're...

  39. Jehovah Rapha // Exodus 15:22-26 // Bobby Gourley

    God as Our Healer: Understanding Jehovah Rapha When sickness strikes our bodies, it can leave us feeling hopeless and helpless. Physical pain and illness have a way of making us feel like we can't move forward or achieve anything meaningful. But what if there's more to healing than what we...

  40. Christ, Our Adonai // Isaiah 6:1-3 // Anthony Martin

    Have you ever noticed the difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them? You can follow a celebrity online, know their stats, facts, and fun facts, and still have zero relationship with them. The same is true with God. In Scripture, when you see LORD in all caps, it…

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  41. Jehovah Jireh // Genesis 22:1-14 // Bobby Gourley

    The story of Abraham and Isaac reveals God as Jehovah Jireh—the Lord who provides—not just in finances, but in every place where obedience meets trust. In a season that often highlights what we lack, Abraham reminds us that God sometimes tests us to expose what truly holds first place in our...

  42. Three Silent Killers of Your Soul // Jonah 4 // Bobby Gourley

    Jonah 4 shows us that God wasn’t just trying to save Nineveh—He was also trying to save Jonah. After preaching the most successful sermon of his life and seeing an entire wicked city repent, Jonah was still angry, bitter, and offended that God would be so gracious to people he felt didn’t deserve...

  43. The God of Second Chances // Jonah 3 // Bobby Gourley

    God is a God of second chances, as demonstrated through Jonah's story when the Lord came to him a second time. Unlike other religions that require earning forgiveness through works, Christianity offers grace - receiving what we don't deserve through Jesus Christ. Throughout Scripture, figures…

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  44. Jonah’s Prayer: The Power of Repentance // Jonah 2:1–10 // Bobby Gourley

    What spills out when life squeezes you? Just like a bumped cup reveals what's inside, our reactions under pressure expose what we've been filling our hearts with. The gap between sin and repentance is where the enemy thrives - but true repentance slams that door shut. Are you ready to discover…

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  45. Did You Think to Pray? // Jonah 1:17-2:1 // Bobby Gourley

    Jonah 1:17–2:1 isn’t a fish tale—it’s a grace story. Pastor unpacks how God “appoints” storms and even a fish to rescue, not ruin; why delayed prayer prolongs our pain; and how confession moves God to command, “Spit him out.” When life swallows you, grace goes lower—and lifts you higher.

  46. Jonahs, Awaken! // Jonah 1:7-13 // Greg Southard

    Running from God doesn’t just detour your life—it drains your soul. In Jonah’s storm, Pastor unpacks how apathy creeps in, why identity matters, and how confession turns condemnation into conviction. Learn the three movements of awakening—own it, name it, obey—and watch God calm what you bring…

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  47. When Small Choices Cause Big Storms // Jonah 1:4–6 // Bobby Gourley

    Sometimes the storm isn’t punishment—it’s rescue. Pastor Bobby unpacks Jonah 1:4–6 to show how God’s sovereignty can redirect our lives, why some storms are self-made (or borrowed from others), and how to respond: lighten the load, wake up, and cry out. Hope for anyone weathering heavy seas.

  48. Are You Running From God? // Jonah 1:1-3 // Bobby Gourley

    What happens when God’s plan isn’t our plan? In Jonah 1, a seasoned prophet hears God clearly…and sprints the other way. Pastor Bobby shares his own story of running and shows how disobedience always drifts us downward—into counterfeit “open doors,” heavy costs, and lost peace. Yet through storms...

  49. His Word Reads Us // The Final Word // Hebrews 4:12 & James 1:22-25 // Anthony Martin

    Are you just reading the Bible, or are you letting it read YOU? God's Word isn't meant to be a window for judging others, but a mirror that reveals our true selves. Many are forgiven but not truly free because they've never applied Scripture to their daily lives. Ready to move beyond…

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  50. How to Study the Bible // The Final Word // 2 Timothy 2:15 // Bobby Gourley

    This message, rooted in 2 Timothy 2:15, urges believers to “study to show yourself approved,” contrasting screen-driven distraction and mental decay with the brain-healing, life-shaping power of Scripture. Your inner “operating system” (formed by culture, trauma, habits) must be reformatted by...

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Weekly messages from Pastor Bobby Gourley at Christ Chapel in Florence, Alabama.Christ Chapel, our mission is to AWAKEN and EMPOWER you to live and love like Jesus. We desire to see each person experience their own spiritual awakening to the truth of the gospel and the power of the Holy Spirit. We want to see every person be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live and love like Jesus in their everyday lives.Each Sunday, we spend intentional time in worship, prayer and the Word. We pray you are awakened and empowered by the Holy Spirit to live and love like Jesus today!

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