Chatham Christian Church

Religion & Spirituality

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Audio of sermons preached on Sunday mornings at Chatham Christian Church, Chatham, IL.

Episodes

  • Choosing to See

    This episode explores how Jesus made his identity known publicly. It contrasts those who recognized him with those who deliberately ignored the evidence.

  • Power Over Death

    This episode explores Jesus's power over various forces, including death itself, highlighting the joyous and saving relationship offered through the Son of God.

  • Power Over Sin

    Matthew shares insights into Jesus' verifiable power over sin and his ability to forgive sins in a message from Chatham Christian Church.

  • Power of the Elements

    This episode, "Power of the Elements" from Chatham Christian Church, explores Matthew's accounts of Jesus demonstrating power over both the natural world and malevolent forces.

  • Power Over Disease

    In this episode, Chatham Christian Church explores the power of Jesus as demonstrated in the next two chapters of the Book of Matthew.

  • Choose Carefully

    The Chatham Christian Church episode "Choose Carefully" references an event that occurred in a garden near the crucifixion site of Jesus.

  • To Make Good Judgments

    The episode discusses Matthew 7:1-6, explaining that while condemning others is wrong, making moral judgments about the rightness or wrongness of actions is instructed. Correct judgment requires using the appropriate standard.

  • Pearls of Judgment

    This episode examines the biblical teaching on judgment, starting with the quote

  • Don't Worry

    This episode of Chatham Christian Church, titled "Don't Worry," explores the concept of anxiety. The speaker posits that for a child of God, anxiety is unnecessary, unworthy, and unfruitful.

  • You Can't Have It Both Ways

    The episode discusses Jesus' teachings from the Sermon on the Mount regarding the inability to focus on two things simultaneously, citing his points on two treasures, two visions, and two masters.

  • When We Are Praying

    This episode discusses prayer as a fundamental aspect of a relationship with God, noting that prayer can range from simple to complex.

  • Religious Theatrics

    This episode discusses apparent contradictions in Matthew 5 and 6 regarding whether believers should let their good works be seen by others or practice their righteousness privately.

  • But I Say... Be Perfect

    The episode examines Jesus's statement, "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect," and its implication when contrasted with the common excuse, "No one's perfect." The content encourages listeners to reconsider t…

  • But I Say... Adultery

    This episode, "But I Say... Adultery," from Chatham Christian Church, discusses the commandment "You shall not commit adultery," referencing Jesus's teachings.

  • But I Say...

    This episode, titled "But I Say...", delves into the hypothetical scenario of someone audaciously challenging existing beliefs with the phrase "You have heard…but I say". It prompts reflection on how such statements would be received and t…

  • Introducing the Kingdom

    John the Baptist and Jesus both preached repentance, stating the kingdom of heaven was at hand. As Matthew chapter 5 begins, John is imprisoned while Jesus prepares to introduce the kingdom to his disciples.

  • Then Came Jesus

    The episode 'Then Came Jesus' from Chatham Christian Church reflects on the arrival of Jesus, highlighting the themes of light, leadership, and love he introduced.

  • Tempted

    This episode discusses Jesus' awareness of his ministry's direction and ultimate end, questioning his resolve as a man to follow that path.

  • Pleasing Our Heavenly Father

    This episode discusses John the Baptist's role in preparing people to be pleasing to God. It highlights his teachings on confession, repentance, and baptism as key elements.

  • The King of the Jews

    This episode explores Matthew's gospel, highlighting how events surrounding Jesus' birth and childhood demonstrate him to be the promised king, as written for a Jewish audience.

  • Found To Be With Child

    The episode 'Found To Be With Child' from Chatham Christian Church addresses the virgin birth of Jesus, noting its unusual and humanly impossible nature, and acknowledges that it is still doubted by skeptics and non-believers.

  • Of Royal Descent

    This episode discusses the significance of Jesus' genealogy in Matthew's Gospel, highlighting its importance for Jewish readers and its role in establishing Jesus as the prophesied King and Messiah.

  • Final Words

    This episode focuses on the author's concluding remarks on various aspects of the Christian life, following the completion of their main argument.

  • The God of the Mountain

    This episode discusses Jesus as the central figure in the plan of salvation. It highlights the new covenant established by His coming, making the old covenant obsolete.

  • The Disciplined Life

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  • Victors and Others

    This episode examines various figures' faith journeys, contrasting those who appeared victorious with others, and highlights the central figure who enhances faith and offers ultimate triumph.

  • Walls of Faith

    This episode explores the multifaceted nature of walls, discussing their successes, failures, and potential as foundations for faith.

  • Overcoming Fear

    This episode discusses how faith in God eliminates the need to live in fear. It emphasizes understanding faith by examining the lives of those who exemplified it, as explored in the Faith Chapter.

  • Passing on the Promise

    This episode of Chatham Christian Church discusses the duration for which a promise should be maintained.

  • God's Gift to Sarah and Abraham

    This episode explores the blessings God bestowed upon Abraham, fulfilled through his lineage including his own son and grandson, and ultimately through God's Son, born from Abraham's descendants.

  • Walking By Faith

    This episode, titled 'Walking By Faith', discusses the Apostle Paul's teaching on walking by faith rather than by sight. It touches on the human tendency to prefer walking by sight.

  • Three Elements of Faith

    This episode examines the definition of faith and explores three foundational elements: a future component, a present aspect, and a past element, drawing from examples provided in Hebrews.

  • Don't Throw It Away

    This episode, titled 'Don't Throw It Away,' discusses the author of Hebrews' explanation of the value of having Christ and warns against insulting His grace or walking away from the gift given.

  • Willful Sin

    This episode discusses the concept of willful sin and examines the distinction between major and minor sins from a Christian perspective.

  • Confidence to Enter the Holy Place

    This episode encourages listeners to act on their faith and enter God's presence, referencing Hebrews 10:19-21.

  • The Sacrifice of Obedience

    This episode concludes the doctrinal section of the book of Hebrews, focusing on the themes of sacrifice and obedience.

  • The Blood of Christ

    This episode of Chatham Christian Church, titled 'The Blood of Christ,' examines the prominent role and discussion of blood within Christian practices and theology, including its presence in hymns.

  • The Place and Form of Worship

    This episode of Chatham Christian Church, titled 'The Place and Form of Worship,' discusses the reasons and structure behind worship services. It addresses the fundamental question: 'Why are we here this morning?'

  • So What?

    This episode discusses the importance of a sermon having a clear, actionable point for the listener. It references the author of Hebrews to emphasize that failing to convey a message's relevance, or 'so what?', constitutes a failure in pre…

  • The King of Righteousness and Peace

    This episode delves into advanced theological concepts from the Book of Hebrews, discussing the King of Righteousness and Peace. It follows a previous section that addressed the congregation's spiritual dullness and urged them toward deepe…

  • Tithing and the Law

    Chatham Christian Church starts their exploration of Hebrews chapter seven, taking a brief side trip to discuss the topics of tithing and the law.

  • Blessed Assurance

    This episode of Chatham Christian Church discusses the concept of 'Blessed Assurance,' questioning whether listeners have confidence in their saved relationship with their heavenly Father.

  • Apostasy is Possible

    This episode discusses the possibility of apostasy, questioning if a life focused on being good and fulfilling obligations is sufficient for salvation or if there is a danger in not pursuing spiritual maturity.

  • Beyond the ABCs

    This episode discusses the necessity of moving beyond basic Christian principles to achieve spiritual maturity and fulfill one's purpose in the world, as outlined by Christ.

  • Our High Priest

    This episode of Chatham Christian Church, titled 'Our High Priest,' delves into the question of who your priest is, differentiating between a personal priest and a high priest.

  • Let Us Find Rest

    This episode discusses how diligently examining God's word, recognizing personal needs, and holding fast to Jesus are essential for finding true rest.

  • Hold Fast

    This episode emphasizes the importance of holding fast to Jesus and learning from the past to secure one's eternal home.

  • So Great A Salvation

    This episode discusses the question posed in the book of Hebrews: "How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation?"

  • Pay Attention!

    This episode of Chatham Christian Church, titled 'Pay Attention!', discusses a pause made by the author of Hebrews within his teaching on Christ’s superiority to angels, emphasizing the importance of his message.

  • Much Better Than Angels

    This episode of Chatham Christian Church, titled "Much Better Than Angels," focuses on the theological concept that Jesus is superior to angels in all aspects.