Community Prayer
by Paul Veerman on May 12th, 2025
“Our (corporate) prayer time is the high point of the day…We pray boldly and expectantly, not just because that’s what resurrection people do but because we’ve seen God work in so many amazing ways. Prayer fuels prayer.” Paul Miller – A Praying Church Read More
Pastoral Search Committee Update
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on May 11th, 2025
The Pastoral Committee Update given to the congregation on May 11, 2025 Read More
The Virgin Birth
by Paul Veerman on April 30th, 2025
The virgin birth is one of the Bible's most curious and profound events. The virgin birth is the fertilization of the female egg without the presence of a male sperm. Jesus was not a man created by man. He was a man created by the Holy Spirit. Biologically speaking, this violates the human laws of reproduction. No human egg has ever been conceived without being fertilized by a male sperm. In the history of mankind, it has never been done. Case closed! God bypassed his natural laws to do this.
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The Courage to Speak: Lessons from the Early Church
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on April 27th, 2025
In a world where religious persecution is a daily reality for many, we're reminded of the courage displayed by the early Christian church. While some of us may face verbal opposition or legal challenges for our faith, countless believers around the globe risk discrimination, imprisonment, and even death for following Jesus.The book of Acts paints a vivid picture of this reality, recounting a pivot... Read More
The Forever Connection
by Paul Veerman on April 23rd, 2025
What a great promise that Scripture gives us in Romans 8:38-39! Nothing can separate us from his love. It’s a gift, plain and simple… if we accept it. A gift is not a gift if it is not accepted. A gift does not bring us joy unless it is unwrapped and revealed. The question is, how do I unwrap the Gospel to experience the love that God has so that I can defy the “powers of hell?” That is a tall task. Read More
The Healing Power of Jesus: A Journey from Brokenness to Joy
by Chestnut Mountain Presbyterian Church on April 13th, 2025
The path to true joy and restoration begins with recognizing our need for healing. Like the lame man who initially asked only for money, we often settle for temporary fixes to our deepest problems. We ignore the "leaky refrigerator" issues in our lives – distance growing in relationships, lack of self-discipline, or loss of purpose in our work – as long as things seem to be functioning on the surface. Read More
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2026
January
The Beginning of the Gospel: Finding Level Ground at the RiverThe Man from Nazareth: Finding Hope in an Unexpected SaviorWhen Jesus Calls: Discovering Your True Identity in the Kingdom of GodWhen Authority Meets MercyWhose Voice Are You Listening To?When Healing Isn't the Point: Finding Diamonds Amongst the Gold
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January
Standing Firm in the Face of Spiritual Warfare: Insights from Ephesians 6My Words from God’s WordBubble Wrapped LifeTough Questions, Difficult AnswersThe Book of Acts: A Continuing Story of Jesus' MinistryThe Rebirth PortalA Simple Faith; A Complicated LifeHope Rekindled: The Kingdom's Spiritual Power and Global Reach
February
Living StonesLeadership in the Kingdom: Following Jesus Through His Chosen OnesPersistent PrayerThe Great Repair: How God is Mending Our Broken WorldDarkness-Light, Evil-Good, Sin-ForgivenessTrading Up: Finding True Satisfaction in ChristWealth and the Kingdom of GodThe Reluctant Prophet: Lessons from Jonah's Journey
March
April
May
June
The Radical Inclusivity of God's LoveThe Journey Comes Home: Cultivating a Culture of EvangelismThe Unexpected Power of Prayer: Lessons from Acts 12Sight and InsightThe Extraordinary Church: Lessons from AntiochCan the West Be Won for Christ?“Alles gut.” It’s Okay.The Gospel: Subversive and Submissive
July
August
September
The Power of God's Blessing: Finding Peace in His PromisesFinding Joy in Life's Waiting RoomsThe Exodus: A Testament to God's Sovereignty and MercyThe Power of Joy in Adversity: Lessons from Paul's ImprisonmentThe Unshakeable Holiness of God: Lessons from Exodus TenLiving for Christ: Finding Joy in Uncertainty and Hope in Death
November
The Profound Mystery: How Christ's Love for His Church Should Shape Our LivesFrom the Depths to the Heights: The Journey of ForgivenessThree Hard Commands That Transform Church LifeLiving on the Cusp of Eternity: Finding Purpose in the Final WordsJesus, the True and Better MosesWhen Life Brings Disappointment: Finding Hope in the Gospel
