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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!

  1. 1D AGO

    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 invitation to return to Him by putting Him back in first place. Through Scripture and everyday illustrations, we explore why giving is ultimately a heart issue, not just a financial one, and how tithing functions as an act of worship that declares trust, obedience, and dependence on God.We look at what it means to give God the first and best, why the local church plays a central role in God’s design, and why this is the only place in Scripture where God invites His people to “test” Him. This isn’t a promise of easy money — it’s an invitation into provision, protection, and peace that flows from obedience.Putting God first changes everything. Not because money is powerful, but because obedience positions our lives under the open windows of God’s faithfulness.If this message encourages you, subscribe to the channel for more biblical teaching and encouragement.

    43 min

  2. FEB 3

    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 treasure goes, our hearts always follow.

    45 min

  3. JAN 27

    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 weren't created to be an isolated individual, scattered in a box with other disconnected pieces. You were intentionally crafted with 'studs and spaces' - unique gifts, experiences, and needs that perfectly connect with others to build something beautiful for His kingdom. When we try to live our faith in isolation, we're fighting against God's very design for our lives. We become like that single LEGO block - complete in ourselves, but unable to fulfill our true purpose. Connection isn't just nice to have; it's essential to who God created us to be. Think about the relationships in your life right now. Are you truly connected, or are you just existing alongside others? There's a difference between being in the same room and being genuinely linked together in purpose and love. God has placed specific people in your path - not by accident, but by design. Your unique shape is meant to connect with theirs, creating something stronger and more beautiful than either of you could build alone. Today, consider how God might be calling you to move from isolation to intentional connection.

    31 min

  4. JAN 20

    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 tasks, hurry home, collapse exhausted, and then wake up to do it all over again. Our culture has convinced us that this is normal - even admirable. We wear our busyness like a badge of honor, believing that our worth is measured by our productivity. But what if this entire system is fundamentally flawed? What if God never intended for us to live in this exhausting cycle? The truth is, you weren't designed to be a hamster on a wheel. You were created for something far greater than endless productivity. You were made to experience rest, joy, and meaningful relationship with your Creator. When we constantly run without pause, we miss the very blessings God wants to give us. Today, take a moment to step back and examine your own wheel. Are you running so fast that life has become a blur? Are you so focused on the next task that you've forgotten to enjoy the present moment? God has something better for you than this relentless pace.

    53 min

  5. JAN 13

    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 learned to truly walk with Him. Enoch's story is remarkable not because he was perfect, but because he chose to walk with God for 300 years. Think about that - three centuries of daily, consistent relationship with the Creator of the universe. What changed for Enoch? He became a father. Suddenly, he realized someone was watching his every step, learning how to live by observing his walk. The same is true for us today. Whether you're a parent, mentor, friend, or colleague, someone is watching how you walk through life. They're not just listening to what you say about God; they're observing whether your daily steps match your Sunday words. Walking with God isn't about perfection - it's about proximity. It's about choosing to stay close enough to hear His voice, feel His presence, and follow His lead. It's the difference between knowing about someone and actually knowing them. Today, God isn't asking for your theological knowledge or your religious performance. He's simply asking: Will you walk with Me?

    44 min

  6. JAN 6

    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 relating to Him as a real friend. Many of us approach God like He's a distant authority figure - formal, intimidating, someone we need to impress. But what if that's not who He is at all? What if the God of the universe actually wants to be your friend? This isn't about being casual or disrespectful; it's about recognizing that the heart of Christianity isn't following rules - it's having a relationship. Jesus Himself made this clear to His disciples. He didn't want them to remain as servants, following orders without understanding. He wanted them as friends, sharing His heart and His plans. The same invitation extends to you today. When we shift our perspective from seeing Jesus as merely a historical figure or religious concept to viewing Him as a living, present friend who genuinely cares about our daily lives, everything changes. Prayer becomes less about performing and more about connecting. Faith becomes less about duty and more about love. This week, we'll explore what it means to build a genuine friendship with Jesus - not the Jesus of stained glass windows, but the Jesus who wants to walk through life with you as your closest companion.

    50 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    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. Yet God didn't say "charge ahead" - He said "consecrate yourselves." There's something powerful about this divine pause before breakthrough. God wasn't delaying their blessing; He was preparing them for it. When we're eager for God's promises to unfold in our lives, we often want to rush the process. We see the opportunity and think we're ready, but God sees what we need to become before we can handle what He wants to give us. The Israelites had to prepare their hearts before they could possess their inheritance. Your breakthrough might be closer than you think, but are you prepared for what comes with it? Sometimes the most loving thing God can do is make us wait - not to withhold His goodness, but to ensure we're ready to steward it well.

    48 min

  8. 12/16/2025

    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 not alone in feeling overwhelmed. Gideon understood this feeling. When we meet him in Judges, he's literally hiding - threshing wheat in a winepress to avoid enemy raiders. The Israelites were being oppressed, their crops stolen, their security shattered. Gideon wasn't living; he was just surviving, trying to make it through another day. Yet in this moment of fear and desperation, God shows up. Not when Gideon had it all together, not when he was brave or confident, but right there in his hiding place. God sees us in our lowest moments and meets us exactly where we are. What's remarkable is that God doesn't wait for our circumstances to improve before He offers His presence. He doesn't require us to clean up our act or get our lives in order first. When life happens - and it will happen without asking permission - God is already there, ready to encounter us in the mess. Today, if you're feeling buried under life's weight, remember that your hiding place can become your meeting place with God. He's not intimidated by your chaos or disappointed by your fear. He's simply present, ready to remind you of who you really are beneath all the pressure.

    48 min
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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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  • Creator
    Bobby Gourley - Christ Chapel
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Bobby Gourley - Christ Chapel
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