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THE CHAPEL at Pasadena exists to display the grace and truth of Jesus Christ to Los Angeles and the world.
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In this sermon, Pastor Dave explores two familiar miracles in Matthew 14—Jesus feeding the five thousand and walking on water—to reveal His royal authority over both need and chaos. In desolate places where we lack enough, Jesus provides abundantly; in overwhelming storms where we lose control, Jesus reigns with power and presence. More than displays of power, these moments reveal the heart of the King—one who meets His people in their need, forms their faith through difficulty, and calls the...
In this message from Matthew 7, Pastor Steven explores what sets Jesus apart as a teacher—not just His wisdom, but His authority. Unlike the scribes, Jesus speaks not as an interpreter of truth, but as the King who declares it. His words carry the weight of divine authority, calling for more than admiration—they demand a response. Through the familiar image of building a house on rock or sand, this sermon shows that the foundation of a faithful life is not merely hearing Jesus’ words, but tru...
What does the coronation of Jesus look like? In Matthew 3–4 we see a royal moment unlike any earthly ceremony. Instead of crowns, robes, and thrones, Jesus is baptized in the Jordan River, anointed by the Spirit, affirmed by the voice of the Father, and then led into the wilderness to face temptation. This strange “coronation” reveals the kind of king Jesus truly is. Drawing on the story of David’s anointing and Israel’s history, this message explores how Jesus is publicly set apart as the Me...
What kind of king is Jesus? In this opening message for the season of Lent, we begin in an unexpected place: the genealogy in the first chapter of Matthew. At first glance it appears to be only a long list of names, but within it lies the story of God’s promises unfolding across generations. From Abraham to David to the exile and beyond, every era of Israel’s history points forward to the arrival of the true King. Yet this genealogy also reveals the surprising character of Christ’s kingdom. F...
In his final sermon on this series in Judges, Pastor Steven explores the story of Gideon, the unlikely deliverer God raises up at Israel’s lowest point. From tearing down idols to defeating a vast enemy army with only 300 men, Gideon’s life shows that salvation belongs to the Lord alone—not to human strength or strategy. Yet even in his greatest victory, Gideon reveals the limits of human leaders and the growing need for a true King who can save God’s people completely and forever.
In this sermon, Pastor Steven contrasts the faithful leadership of Deborah and Barak with the violent ambition of Abimelech to show what kind of ruler God’s people truly need. Through stories of courage, prophecy, betrayal, and destruction, Judges reveals the difference between deliverers raised up by God and leaders who seize power for themselves. As Israel’s condition continues to unravel, this message presses us to ask what makes a true king—and points us forward to the only ruler who can ...
In this sermon, Pastor Steven contrasts the deliverance of Ehud with the tragic rise of Jephthah to show how Israel’s spiritual condition continues to decline. What begins with clever victory and national peace ends with reckless vows, civil war, and the slaughter of brothers by brothers. Through these dark stories, Judges reveals the danger of distorted worship, broken unity, and trusting human words over God’s promises—and presses us to see how desperately God’s people need a faithful and r...
In this sermon, Pastor Dave begins a new focus on being a “community on mission” by turning to Jesus’ words in John 15. He unpacks what it means for Christ to be the True Vine and for believers to abide in Him, showing why this calling is both essential and difficult. Through images of pruning, fruit, and friendship with Jesus, this message reveals how lasting joy and faithful mission flow not from doing more for God, but from staying deeply connected to Him together.
In this episode, we trace the story of Samson alongside Israel’s first judge, Othniel, to see how far God’s people—and their leaders—have fallen. From miraculous birth to tragic end, Samson’s life is marked by strength without holiness, victory without faithfulness, and passion without obedience. By comparing these two judges, we uncover the pattern of Israel’s sin, the danger of compromise, and the faint but real thread of faith God refuses to extinguish. Ultimately, Samson’s story points be...
In this sermon, Pastor Steven explores the spiritual collapse of Israel in Judges 2 and Judges 17–18, showing how life without a king leads not only to moral chaos but to corrupted worship. Through the stories of a new generation that forgets the Lord, Micah’s silver idol, and the tribe of Dan’s violent migration, this message reveals how false religion grows from within God’s people when His authority is absent—and why Judges presses us to long for a true King who can rule our hearts and pur...
In this sermon, Pastor Steven introduces the book of Judges by tracing its opening and closing stories, revealing a nation unraveling in the absence of godly leadership. From incomplete obedience after Joshua’s death to the shocking moral collapse at Gibeah, this message shows how life without a king leads God’s people from compromise into chaos—and why Judges ultimately presses us to long for a true and righteous King to reign over His people.
In this opening sermon to the book of Judges, Pastor Steven sets the stage for a season focused on Jesus as King by exploring what happens when God’s people live without one. Tracing Israel’s repeated cycles of compromise, chaos, and deliverance, he shows how Judges exposes the deep human need for righteous authority and points forward to the true King who brings order, protection, and life under His rule.
In this sermon, Pastor Steven returns to Ephesians to address one of Scripture’s most challenging and misunderstood passages. By placing marriage, family, and authority within their biblical and historical context, he shows how Paul calls Christians to live with their husband or wife. At the heart of every relationship—husbands and wives, parents and children, leaders and those who follow—is the gospel itself: joyful submission met by self-giving, sacrificial love modeled after Christ.
In this concluding Advent sermon, Pastor Steven reflects on Mary’s role in the fulfillment of God’s promises, tracing the movement from Eve to Mary through faith, hope, and love. From the temple encounters in Luke 2 to Mary’s lifelong devotion to her Son, this message shows how God reverses the curse through blessing and calls His people to live not from fear or duty, but from trusting faith, living hope, and devoted love in Christ.
In this Advent message, Pastor Steven explores how Scripture calls us to rightly honor Mary—not through devotion or neglect, but through faith-filled remembrance. By looking honestly at Mary’s life, including both her faith and her failures, he shows how believers are called to remember God’s work through her, consider the outcome of her life, and imitate her courageous trust in God as the New Eve who bore the Savior of the world.
In this Advent message, Pastor Dave reflects on Mary’s encounter with Gabriel and her stunning prayer, the Magnificat. He shows how Mary embodies the repeated patterns of Scripture, reveals God’s upside-down view of power, and celebrates the fulfillment of God’s ancient promises—all pointing to the coming Savior who will make all things new.
In this Advent message, Pastor Steven traces the story of Mary back to its beginning—in the garden with Eve. He shows how the first gospel promise in Genesis 3 sets the stage for a new woman, a new obedience, and a new hope. Through Mary, the long-awaited offspring comes into the world to crush the serpent’s head, fulfilling God’s plan of redemption and restoring what was lost in the fall.
In this sermon, Pastor Steven walks through Paul’s famous teaching on the Armor of God, showing why Christians need spiritual protection and courage in a world marked by unseen battles. He explains the real danger of the “schemes of the devil,” the purpose of each piece of God’s armor, and how believers stand firm together—defending against evil, advancing in the gospel, and relying constantly on prayer.
In this sermon, Pastor Steven explores Paul’s call for believers to “walk in love” and “walk in light,” grounding sanctification not in fear but in our identity as God’s beloved children. He shows how the gospel frees us to confront the darkness of sinful desires, pursue holiness together as the church, and let the light of Christ reshape both our lives and our speech.
In this sermon, Pastor Steven unpacks Paul’s teaching on sanctification—the lifelong work of God making His people holy. He explains how believers are called to put off the old self, be renewed in their minds, and put on the new self in Christ. Sanctification isn’t about earning God’s favor but living out the new identity He has already given us, together as the church, through the power of the Spirit.
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