Curtis Corner Baptist Church

Paul Chapman
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  1. Apr 19

    Answering a Fool without Becoming One

    Ever walked away from a conversation knowing you were right — but feeling like you just lost? Proverbs 26:4-5 shows the better way. At first glance, Proverbs 26:4-5 looks like a contradiction. One verse says, "Answer not a fool according to his folly." The very next verse says, "Answer a fool according to his folly." Skeptics like Voltaire pointed to these verses for centuries as proof the Bible can't be trusted. But Solomon wasn't confused — he was being complete. Two verses, two warnings, one wise framework for every believer who has to deal with foolishness in real life. In this message, Pastor Paul Chapman walks verse by verse through Proverbs 26:4-5 and teaches three things every Christian needs to know when a fool is in front of them: Don't sink to his level. Don't match his manner — his anger, his sarcasm, his mockery, his pride. You are not used to being a fool. He is. He will beat you every time on his field. Don't let him go unchallenged. Silence in the presence of someone who is wise in his own conceit only confirms what he already believes about himself. Left alone, foolishness grows bolder — in our homes, our churches, and even our nation. Let wisdom decide. Before you open your mouth, ask God for wisdom, examine your motives, consider the outcome, weigh the timing, and watch your tone. Tone is the wrapper around your message. Along the way we look at three Hebrew words the Bible uses for "fool," the powerful example of Stephen in Acts 7 (a man who said hard things and still died full of the Holy Spirit), and honest pastoral stories about the real cost of correcting someone who is wise in their own eyes. If you have been chewed up in an argument you never s

    48 min

  2. Apr 19

    I Shall Not Want - Psalm 23:1

    Most people spend their lives quietly asking one question: "Will I have enough?" Psalm 23:1 answers that restless fear with stunning boldness. In this message, Pastor Paul Chapman walks verse-by-verse through the opening line of the most beloved Psalm in the Bible — "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." This isn't the careless optimism of a man who never suffered. David wrote these words as someone who had slept in caves, run for his life, and known betrayal, danger, and lack. So how can a troubled man speak such confident words? Because the Shepherd makes the difference. In this sermon you'll learn: — Why the order of Psalm 23:1 matters (it's not "I shall not want" first — it's "The Lord is my shepherd" first) — What the word "want" actually means in the Hebrew (it's not about desires, it's about lack) — Why being called a "sheep" is humbling — and liberating — Three assurances every believer can rest in this week Three main points: My Shepherd provides what I cannot My Shepherd provides what I need My Shepherd provides for me personally If you've been feeling overlooked, emotionally exhausted, or like you're trying to carry burdens you were never designed to carry, this message is for you. The Shepherd knows you by name. He knows your voice. He knows your need before you speak it. Scripture references: Psalm 23:1 | Isaiah 53:6 | Psalm 100:3 | Psalm 84:11 | John 10:14, 27

    45 min

  3. Apr 12

    The Sacrifice of the Shepherd Savior

    Why did Jesus have to die — and what does it mean that He chose to? In this powerful Easter message from John 10:11–18, Pastor Paul Chapman walks through the sacrifice, the silence, and the supremacy of Jesus Christ — the Good Shepherd who willingly laid down His life, was buried, and rose again in triumph. From the garden of Gethsemane to the cross of Calvary, this sermon doesn't shy away from the weight of what Jesus endured. Because before we can fully celebrate the empty tomb, we need to understand the price that was paid. You'll discover: Why Jesus said "No man taketh my life — I lay it down" (and what that means for you) The medical and historical reality of the crucifixion — and what Isaiah 53 predicted 700 years before it happened The significance of the burial — and why "God is silent" doesn't mean "God is finished" How the same resurrection power that raised Jesus from the dead is active and available in YOUR life right now "Tetelestai — It is finished. Paid in full." If you're walking through a silent season — a diagnosis, a closed door, a heartbreak that won't heal — this message is for you.

    52 min

  4. Apr 1

    The Song of Fools Vs Sacred Music

    Are some songs actually dangerous to your soul? Pastor Paul Chapman closes out the Sacred Music series with a powerful message from Ecclesiastes 7:5 — "It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than for a man to hear the song of fools."In this message, Pastor Paul walks through five sobering truths about the Song of Fools: its shallow sound, its promotion of sin, the corrupt scenes it creates, the spiritual force it carries, and the kind of heart it flows from. Drawing from Ecclesiastes, Colossians, Psalms, and Romans, he makes the biblical case that music is far more than preference — it is a shaping force on the mind, soul, and spirit.You'll hear about: — Why some songs function like "smiling assassins" — pleasant on the outside, pulling you away from God on the inside — How music acts as an anesthesia that numbs your discernment — The science behind why driving rhythms can induce trance-like states that bypass your judgment — Why "sin set to music is still sin" — How Christ can put a NEW song in your heart (Psalm 40:3)Whether you grew up in church or just started following Jesus, this message will challenge the soundtrack of your life and invite you to fill it with music that draws you closer to God.📖 Main Passage: Ecclesiastes 7:5–6 📖 Additional Scriptures: Colossians 3:16–17, Psalm 101:1–3, Ephesians 5:18, Psalm 40:3, Romans 1:21–22, Proverbs 14:9

    48 min

  5. Mar 29

    Arrival of the Shepherd King

    History has produced many kings. It has produced many shepherds. But it has produced very few who were both — men with power enough to protect and a heart deep enough to serve. In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Paul Chapman walks through Luke 19:28–44 — the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem — and draws out three life-changing truths about the nature of Christ: His provision, His prophetic fulfillment, and His passionate heart for the lost. The Provision of the King. Before one branch was cut or one garment laid in the road, Jesus had already made provision. He knew the address of a borrowed colt. He had prepared the hearts of its owners. He sent two disciples who didn't fully understand — and it all unfolded exactly as He said. This same Jesus knows your name, your need, and your next step. He is a God who provides before you ask. The Prophecy of the King. Five hundred years before this moment, the prophet Zechariah wrote: "Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, lowly and riding upon a colt." The triumphal entry was no spontaneous parade — it was the precision of God on display. The crowd's cries of "Hosanna" were drawn directly from Psalm 118. Jesus riding in peace, not on a warhorse, signaled that He hadn't come to overthrow Rome — He had come to defeat something far more dangerous: sin itself. No emperor, philosopher, or skeptic has ever been able to silence Him. You cannot contain the eternal Son of the Living God. The Passion of the King. At the height of His triumphal entry — with crowds cheering and garments spread across His path — Jesus stopped and wept. Not silently. The Greek word describes uncontrollable sobbing. He saw what the crowds couldn't: that the s

    40 min

  6. Mar 22

    10 Rules for Respectful Relationships

    "No man is an island." From the moment we draw our first breath, we are born into a complex web of relationships — with God, with family, with brothers and sisters in Christ, with coworkers and neighbors. And yet, most of us have never been formally taught how to navigate those relationships well. In this powerful, practical message, Pastor Paul Chapman opens Matthew 18 and Matthew 5 to lay out 10 Bible-based covenants for healthy, respectful relationships. Drawing on over 22 years of pastoral ministry, Pastor Paul shares how these principles function like oil in an engine — without them, even the closest relationships begin to grind and eventually break. We live in a world of relational wreckage. Families are divided. Marriages are under strain. Churches fracture. Friendships are destroyed. But God did not leave us without a roadmap. These 10 rules are not merely good advice — they are personal covenants, rooted in Scripture, that can transform the relationships in your home, your church, your workplace, and your community. The 10 rules include: going directly to the person when you have a problem, sending others back to go directly rather than involving yourself, assuming the best about others, guarding confidences, refusing to act on unsigned accusations, rejecting manipulation in all its forms, and simply asking when you're uncertain rather than assuming. Key scriptures explored: Matthew 18:15–17, Matthew 5:23–24, Galatians 6:1, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 18:13. Whether you're dealing with tension in your marriage, conflict at your church, or a strained friendship, this message offers a clear, biblical path forward. These aren't just rules — they're the oil that ke

    54 min

  7. Mar 22

    Find Jesus Where You Left Him

    In this message from Luke 2:41-49, Pastor Paul Chapman opens the only recorded glimpse of Christ's boyhood in all of Scripture and draws out a powerful, practical truth: you always find Jesus where you left Him. The account is deceptively simple. Every year, faithful Jewish families made the 70-mile pilgrimage from Nazareth to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. On the return journey, Mary and Joseph traveled a full day's journey before they realized that 12-year-old Jesus was not with them. They "supposed Him to be in the company." They assumed He was following along. This message is a mirror. And if you've ever drifted away from God — slowly, subtly, without making a conscious decision to — you'll see yourself in this story. Pastor Paul walks through three important truths: First, you can lose Jesus and not realize it. Four things quietly rob believers of God's presence: distraction, deception, presumption, and carelessness. Like Samson, who shook himself expecting God's power to well up within him — only to find that the Lord had departed — many Christians today carry their Bibles, use the language of faith, and go through the motions of church while the presence of God has been quietly absent for months or even years. Second, you won't find Jesus looking in the wrong places. When Mary and Joseph couldn't find Jesus in the crowd, they searched among family and friends first. The temple was the last place they looked. We do the same thing: entertainment instead of His joy, romance instead of His peace, success instead of His purpose, religious activity instead of genuine relationship. None of these substitutes can give us what only the presence of Jesus can.

    49 min

  8. Mar 4

    How to Teach the Bible to Any Age

    Before Jesus fed the five thousand with bread, He gave them something even more necessary — the Word of God. Mark 6:34 records that when Jesus came out of the boat and saw the crowd, He was "moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd." And before the miracle, before the loaves were broken, He began to teach them many things. The greatest hunger in humanity isn't physical. It's spiritual. And the further we drift from God's truth, no amount of comfort or convenience can fill that void. In this message from Mark 6:34 and Hebrews 5:11–14, Pastor Paul Chapman brings a challenge that isn't just for pastors, missionaries, or Sunday school teachers — it's for every believer. God has called all of us to pass on His truth. Not from pulpits, necessarily. But from our lives, our conversations, our homes, our workplaces. Drawing from Hebrews 5, Pastor Paul highlights the "holy frustration" of the Apostle Paul, who rebuked the Hebrew Christians not simply for failing to learn, but for failing to teach what they'd already been given. Because when you don't pass on what you know, you lose it. The truth fades when it isn't shared. Whether you teach a Sunday school class, lead family devotions, share your faith at work, or simply want to be someone who passes on what God has given you, this message gives you a practical, encouraging, and biblical framework to do it.

    43 min
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  • Creator
    Paul Chapman
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
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    100
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