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Campus Focus
by 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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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