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Christians, Politics, and Satan’s Work

CrossHope Chapel Posted on January 14, 2021 by Pastor Steve DurkacJanuary 14, 2021avatar

I am beginning to wonder if Satan is hijacking our political outrage as a scheme to take our eyes off the Lord, the coming Kingdom of Heaven, and what Scripture warns us about end-time deceptions. Thanks to social media, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged America, America in Prophecy, apostasy, bible prophecy, Bible Study, Ephesians 6:12, John 10:10, John 18:35-36, Matthew 24:24, politics, Revelation, Revelation 12:17, Revelation 12:9, Romans 15:4

Don’t Lose Heart

CrossHope Chapel Posted on January 6, 2021 by Pastor Steve DurkacJanuary 6, 2021avatar

The disciples had lost their confidence that their Master was going to rise to prominence in the land, and that meant their hope of being exulted with Him was fading. Jesus was talking about dying, and within a few days … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged bible prophecy, Blessed Hope, Hope, John 14:1-3, John 14:1-4, Maranatha, return of Christ, return of Jesus, Revelation, second coming

Thank You!

CrossHope Chapel Posted on January 3, 2021 by Pastor Steve DurkacJanuary 3, 2021avatar

Steph and I wish to thank you so much for your love and faithfulness to the Lord through these past 10-years of fellowship at CrossHope Chapel. You all made today such a blessing! It was such a great time of … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 10 Year Anniversary, Hebrews 10:23-25

10-Year Anniversary: See You Sunday!

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 29, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 30, 2020avatar

I am so looking forward to seeing you all this Sunday for our special 10-Year Anniversary which we will celebrate with praise to our Lord, prayer for each other, the promises of God’s Word, communion, and a Dickey’s BBQ buffet … Continue reading →

Posted in Church News | Tagged 10 Year Anniversary

Merry Christmas!

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 24, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 24, 2020avatar

Christmas is an annual reminder that the Kingdom of God is with us and Satan’s demise is in deliberative motion. After a successful mission to pay the price for our sins and the legal right to redeem all creation, our … Continue reading →

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Delivery Buffet

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 23, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 23, 2020avatar

I am excited to tell you what to expect for our January 3, 2021 “potluck” on our 10th year anniversary fellowship gathering. As I was looking through our options I discovered that Meat Boss will be closed from Christmas to … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 2021

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 20, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 20, 2020avatar

As we countdown to a new year and our January 3, 2021 church gathering marking our 10th anniversary, please know that I am praying for you. I am praying that during this two week period before we entered into a … Continue reading →

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Ronald McDonald House

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 10, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 10, 2020avatar

Payton and I delivered everything to the Ronald McDonald House today and they were very appreciative everything, even commenting on how they need and can use certain items. I think the Nutella snacks were the most popular. They took a … Continue reading →

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Live Nativity Information

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 9, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 9, 2020avatar

Today at Bible Study Sonia mentioned the Live Nativity presentations and some of you were interested in going. Here are the details: •One is on December 17th only from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at Camp Grace located off Eliza … Continue reading →

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Gratitude and Philippians 4:6-7

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 8, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 8, 2020avatar

This past Sunday I shared with you about Philippians 4:6-7 which states, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged anxiety, fear, Gratefulness, Gratitude, Philippians 4:6-7, Prayer, Worry

Christmas Potluck Tomorrow

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 5, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 5, 2020avatar

Please plan on coming out to the Chapel tomorrow for our Christmas potluck which will follow our time of fellowship, prayer, and communion. We will have ham and turkey as our main course and sides (like dressing, rice casserole, [and … Continue reading →

Posted in Church News | Tagged 10 Year Anniversary, Christmas, potluck

NIV, ESV, and Translations

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 4, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 6, 2020avatar

If you follow my Today’s Daily Promise devotionals you have likely noticed that I have recently been using the New International Version, having recently switched from using the English Standard Version. In this post I want to explain why I … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged best translation, Bible Translations, Bible versions, CSB, dynamic equivalence, dynamic translation, English Standard Version, ESV, ESV Study Bible, KJV, New International Version, NIV, NIV Study Bible

Ronald McDonald House

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 2, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 2, 2020avatar

I had sent an email to the Ronald McDonald House and asked about the Wish List items on their website, and Tamara, Family Services Coordinator, replied with a short list of needed items. Those items are: Gloves, Ziplock bags, To-go … Continue reading →

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“I Am Willing”

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 1, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 1, 2020avatar

I know we are only a few days into the week, but I am still finding hope and strength from Scripture reading on Sunday from Matthew 8:1-4 and the words of Jesus to the man with leprosy, “I am willing.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged James 4:2, Matthew 8:1-4, Psalm 50:10-12

10 Years of Fellowship Celebration

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 30, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 8, 2020avatar

We are about a month away from our 10-year anniversary as a church fellowship, which we’ll be celebrating on January 3, 2021 at the Chapel in west Mobile. Please mark your calendar to attend or if it looks like you … Continue reading →

Posted in Church News | Tagged 10 Year Anniversary

November 29, 2020

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 28, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 28, 2020avatar

Tomorrow, November 29, at CrossHope Chapel we will open to Matthew 8 and start reading about Jesus’ healing miracle encounters after the sermon on the Mount of Olives. We’ll talk about our December 6 potluck plans, too. See you tomorrow! … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Proclamation

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 25, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 25, 2020avatar

New York, 3 October 1789 By President George Washington Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 21, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 21, 2020avatar

I am looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow morning at the Chapel. I am looking forward to catching up and the latest news, answered prayers, and getting back to our study through the book of Matthew.  

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God Knows, Even the Hairs of your Head

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 18, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 18, 2020avatar

There is a verse in Matthew 10:30 that says that “the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” The context of the verse is Jesus telling the disciples to have no fear for those who oppose them. Jesus says, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged John 10:29, Matthew 10:30, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 56:11, Romans 8:31, Worry

This Sunday, Great Reset Videos

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 18, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 18, 2020avatar

I am looking forward to being together in fellowship this coming Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Chapel. We’ll open to Matthew 8 this week and pick up where we left off. We’ll also talk about our church calendar between … Continue reading →

Posted in Church News | Tagged Mark Hitchcock

Keeping Us From Evil

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 14, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 14, 2020avatar

I’ve been thinking about Psalm 121:7-8, which says, “The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.” … Continue reading →

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Countdown to 10-Year Anniversary

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 12, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 12, 2020avatar

I want to share some things related to our church calendar these next few weeks, including our Holiday schedule, and our January 3, 2021 10-Year Anniversary. I’m going to highlight some dates below and just add some notes and ideas … Continue reading →

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Election Outcome and Knowing God Reigns

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 7, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 7, 2020avatar

There is a verse in Psalms that comes to my mind today, it is Psalm 47:8 which says, “God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.” If you look up Psalm 47:8 in the ESV … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1 John 3:4, Psalm 47:8

Self-Quarantine & Vitamins

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 5, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 5, 2020avatar

I know that some of you have chosen to self-quarantine because of having contact with Payton on Sunday, and it occurred to me that I ought to share with you the vitamin cocktail recommended for fighting off COVID-19… Vitamin D3 … Continue reading →

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COVID-19

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 3, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 4, 2020avatar

If you are on the CrossHope Chapel prayer alert text list you already know that yesterday Payton was verified COVID-19 positive, and now Steph and myself are in a 14-day quarantine. Payton is experiencing slight fever and other flu like … Continue reading →

Posted in Church News | Tagged COVID-19

Thank You!

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 1, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 1, 2020avatar

It is a great pleasure and honor to serve you all as pastor, and I pray that I am faithful in my duty and calling as I seek to fulfill that at CrossHope Chapel by giving myself “to prayer, and … Continue reading →

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Potluck

CrossHope Chapel Posted on October 30, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 30, 2020avatar

Potluck has been discussed and is planned for this Sunday. This is good because this is First Sunday so we will also have communion and a Prophecy Update that will center around the Presidential Election. The chosen potluck theme is … Continue reading →

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Sweet Home Alabama

CrossHope Chapel Posted on October 29, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 29, 2020avatar

It is good to be back home now from our trip to Ohio for my mother’s funeral. This Sunday I will share more about this past week, but I wanted to let you know that Steph and I are home … Continue reading →

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Blessings to You!

CrossHope Chapel Posted on October 24, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 24, 2020avatar

I will be leaving for Ohio early on Sunday morning but I do want you to know that I will be praying for each of you while I’m there. I will be praying for those who will gather at that … Continue reading →

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Irene H. Durkac

CrossHope Chapel Posted on October 22, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 22, 2020avatar

My sister and I sat in the living room of our childhood home where my mother laid in her hospice bed. As we talked quietly, trying not to disturb our mother’s rest, I could see my mom open her eyes … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Alzheimer, Dementia, hospice, Irene H. Durkac, Louis S. Durkac, Memoriam, motherhood, Ohio, Rossford

My Mother’s Passing

CrossHope Chapel Posted on October 21, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 21, 2020avatar

I want to share with you that my mother passed away peacefully this afternoon and while I was on the phone with my sister who was there with my mother. My sister called to tell me that the hospice nurse … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Bible Study Cancelled

CrossHope Chapel Posted on October 20, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 20, 2020avatar

The Psalm’s Bible Study scheduled for tomorrow afternoon is cancelled because I will be across the Bay on a visit to my daughters and a meeting with Calvary Chapel pastor, and likely not back in time. While I have you … Continue reading →

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Update on my Mother

CrossHope Chapel Posted on October 16, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 16, 2020avatar

This past week my mother’s condition with hospice has changed from palliative care to end of life. Yesterday the hospice MD had given my mother a 2 to 3 week life expectancy, changed her pain meds to morphine, and my … Continue reading →

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The Lord Among the Churches

CrossHope Chapel Posted on September 24, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacSeptember 26, 2020avatar

I’ve been thinking about Revelation 1:10 lately and how it relates to CrossHope Chapel. I probably need to mention that with this pandemic I’ve been thinking a lot about CrossHope Chapel, where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 10 Year Anniversary, church, churches, CrossHope Chapel, Revelation 1:10

Questions on Why Sin?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on August 17, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacAugust 26, 2020avatar

It’s not an uncommon question to ask, Why Sin? So I want to point out that we have some resources available to you at www.crosshopechapel.org if this question arises in your conversations or within your own heart. It’s a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Bible Study, evil, Great Controversy, resources, Sin

Repent, the Kingdom of Heaven is Near

CrossHope Chapel Posted on July 20, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacJuly 20, 2020avatar

This past Sunday as we looked at Matthew 3 we spent some time reflecting on the call for repentance in the gospel as presented by John the Baptist, Jesus, the Apostles, Peter, and Paul. I had mentioned to you that … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged gospel, Kingdom of Heaven, Matthew 3, Matthew 3:1-2, repent, repentance

Virus Fear and Our Want of Safety

CrossHope Chapel Posted on July 16, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacJuly 16, 2020avatar

A few months ago I was of the opinion that the COVID-19 pandemic was going to subside come summer, but today I am thinking differently. We are half way through July and the COVID culture is ramping up its influence … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged COVID-19, fear, Luke 21:26-28, return of Christ

C-19 Vaccine & The Mark of the Beast

CrossHope Chapel Posted on July 8, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacJuly 9, 2020avatar

This afternoon our Psalms Bible study became a Q&A study on the mark of the beast and the forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine. I want to share with all of you two important points when you hear others declaring the COVID-19 vaccine … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Mark of the Beast, Prophecy, Revelation, Revelation 13:17

Voddie Baucham, J.D. Faraq, & The Mark of the Beast

CrossHope Chapel Posted on July 6, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacJuly 6, 2020avatar

Sunday I made reference to Dr. Voddie Baucham, a black Reformed Baptist minister, and his public statements on the anti-Christian positions being welcomed by social justice leaders in the church and the protesting organizations. If you search Voddie Baucham in … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Deuteronomy 6:5-8, J.D. Faraq, Mark of the Beast, Revelation 13:16-17, Voddie Baucham

Law of Moses?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on June 4, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacJune 4, 2020avatar

I want to make some general statements regarding the Law of Moses, in hopes that I can shed some biblical light on the place of the law in our Christian walk. When the Bible makes mention of “the law” it … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 10 Commandments, Law of God, law of Moses, law vs grace

50 Promises for your Problems

CrossHope Chapel Posted on May 20, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMay 20, 2020avatar

There is a promise for every situation and circumstance of life. The Bible is one big promise of God’s response to the great conflict between Christ and Satan. Every word from Genesis to Revelation can be understood in the light … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 50 Bible promises, Bible Promises, claiming promises in prayer, God's promises, Prayer, Prayer is the Answer

Happy Mother’s Day!

CrossHope Chapel Posted on May 10, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMay 10, 2020avatar

I want to wish you a Happy Mother’s Day! There is a verse in 1 Timothy 5:10 where Paul is talking to Timothy about caring for the widows and he makes a secondary comment that has always intrigued me. Paul’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1 Timothy 5:10, Mother's Day

Online Church

CrossHope Chapel Posted on May 1, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMay 4, 2020avatar

Here is a picture from our online church. It’s blank. It’s blank because we are the church and we could care less about one-way digital dissemination of information called “church.” Instead, we’ve prayed for each other, we called, texted, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged online church

No Official Church Membership

CrossHope Chapel Posted on April 21, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacApril 29, 2020avatar

Here at CrossHope Chapel we do not have an official sign on the dotted line type of local membership. You can’t sign anything that says you want to be a member of CrossHope Chapel or you can’t sign any commitment … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged church, CrossHope Chapel, membership, non-member church

Today in Passion Week – Sunday

CrossHope Chapel Posted on April 12, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacApril 11, 2020avatar

Sunday – Resurrection Day Jesus rises from the dead (before dawn) and makes five appearances on the day of His rising: To Mary Magdalene [given a message to the disciples] To the other women come to the tomb [intending to … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Easter, passion week, Resurrection Sunday

Today in Passion Week – Saturday

CrossHope Chapel Posted on April 11, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacApril 10, 2020avatar

Saturday – Sabbath Day Jesus is in the tomb Jews request of Pilate to set guard at tomb and seal the tomb of Jesus Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there Disciples hiding behind closed doors in fear Matthew 27:66  … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Easter, passion week, Sabbath, timeline

Today in Passion Week – Friday

CrossHope Chapel Posted on April 10, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacApril 9, 2020avatar

Friday – Trials & Death of Jesus First trial, before Annas [nighttime hours]; Annas is looking for an accusation, biding time till Sanhedrin is gathered at High Priestly villa Second [and primary] trial before Sanhedrin, Jesus is condemned, misused Third trial, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Easter, Good Friday, passion week, timeline

Today in Passion Week – Thursday

CrossHope Chapel Posted on April 8, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacApril 9, 2020avatar

Thursday – Passover Meal Peter and John sent to make preparation for Passover meal After sunset, eats meal with the twelve; washes disciples feet Judas departs from Jesus and the twelve The Lord’s Supper instituted as Passover To the Garden … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Easter, passion week, timeline

Matthew: The Kingdom of Heaven

CrossHope Chapel Posted on April 8, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacAugust 3, 2020avatar

We are in an in-between period, not just because of COVID-19 but because of our Bible teaching series at CrossHope Chapel. In case you missed it we have finished our Sunday study through the book of Genesis, after I concluded … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Bible Study, Matthew, teaching series

Coronavirus, Anxiety, and Hebrews 13:8

CrossHope Chapel Posted on April 6, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacApril 6, 2020avatar

It may not be the first Bible promise you have thought of when dealing with your coronavirus anxiety, but it is very applicable. Hebrews 13:8 states, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” Consider this encouraging … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged anxiety, coronavirus, COVID-19, fear, Hebrews 13:8, Philippians 4:6, Worry

Revelation: Shortly Come to Pass?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 31, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 31, 2020avatar

The book of Revelation spells out some details of the end time events that the Old Testament prophets proclaimed. What is interesting to me — in light of our current coronavirus crises —is the use of the phrase “shortly come … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Blessed Hope, coronavirus, COVID-19, last days, Luke 21:28, Matthew 24:22, rapture, Revelation, Revelation 1:1, second coming, Signs of End, signs of times, thief in the night

A Reason to Have Hope

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 27, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 27, 2020avatar

I want to share with you a reason to have hope about our future. Let me first give you a little back story… When Governor Ivey made the decision yesterday that Alabama Public Schools would not be going back to … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Faith Academy, Hope

How to Cast Out Fear

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 26, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 26, 2020avatar

We are now about two weeks into this coronavirus crises and sometimes fear can creep back into our hearts, especially as there is still no end is in sight. The first week reminded me of a good Ohio winter snow … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1 John 4:18, coronavirus, COVID-19, fear, fear not, God is love, how to cast our fear, Love

15 Bible Promises For Use in Your Prayers

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 23, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 23, 2020avatar

In the video I posted on Sunday, March 22, 2020, titled 7 Bible Promises for Prayer, I shared about God’s promises that are good to use in our prayers, and here I wish to share with you 15 Bible promises … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Bible Promises, God's promises, Prayer, prayer ministry, promises, using Bible promises in prayer

1 Samuel 17:11 and Fear in the Camp?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 19, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 19, 2020avatar

You are familiar with the story of David and Goliath and today I want to point out the little known similarity to that account and our current coronovirus pandemic. It begins in 1 Samuel 17:11 where the Scriptures records that … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged coronavirus, COVID-19, CrossHope Chapel, David and Goliath, fear, fear not

2 Timothy 1:7 and Spirit of Fear?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 18, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 19, 2020avatar

The Apostle Paul wrote these words to a fearful Timothy, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). I say fearful because Timothy was … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 2 Timothy 1:7, angels, coronavirus, COVID-19, CrossHope Chapel, fear, fearfulness, Prayer, Psalm 51:10-12, Psalm 91, shut-in, sound mind, spirit of fear, spirit of love

The Coronavirus and Psalm 91

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 6, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 8, 2020avatar

The Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:6 admonishes us to not be fearful about anything but to pray about everything. That includes the coronavirus. We ought to be praying that it will cease spreading, that it won’t befall us or our … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1 Peter 5:7, China, coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID19, epidemic, flu, Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 41:10, Luke 21:11, pestilence, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 91, Psalm 91:14-16, Psalm 91:2-6, Wuhan

Enforcement of the Mark

CrossHope Chapel Posted on February 24, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacFebruary 24, 2020avatar

The account of Revelation 13 tells of an economical global enforcement that will punish those who refuse to acknowledge or employ “the mark of the beast” into their lives. Revelation 13:17 states, “no man might buy or sell, save he … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Bernie Sanders, coronavirus, end time, Luke 21:28, Mark of Beast, Prophecy Outlook, Prophecy Update, Revelation 13:17, Trump

Isaac & The Messiah

CrossHope Chapel Posted on February 9, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacFebruary 9, 2020avatar

This morning during our Bible teaching we discussed the ways that the biblical account of Isaac points to the fulfillment of the Messiah. The birth of both was a promise from God. The birth of Isaac was delayed to his … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Abraham, Genesis 22, Isaac

Up Coming Dates

CrossHope Chapel Posted on February 8, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacFebruary 8, 2020avatar

Some upcoming dates to know about… Sunday, February 16, 2020 we will have a breakfast potluck before our gathering. Sunday, February 23, 2020 I will be in Toledo, Ohio. J.P. has graciously agreed to step in that morning at the … Continue reading →

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War, Wars, and More War

CrossHope Chapel Posted on January 3, 2020 by Pastor Steve DurkacJanuary 3, 2020avatar

Yesterday our President took a stand for America in the Middle East by approving an airstrike that killed an Iranian general responsible for terror. Just a few minutes ago, President Trump released this statement: “General Qassem Soleimani has killed or … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Iran, Matthew 24:26, Trump, USA

Former Adventist Community Group

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 18, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 20, 2020avatar

You’ve likely already read that I am a former Seventh-day Adventist minister with the Carolina Conference and Gulf States Conference, but you may be interested in knowing that I host a community group for those with similar backgrounds, like formers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Adventist, Alabama, Former Adventist, Mobile, SDA, Seventh-day Adventist, Seventh-day Adventist Church

Matthew 6:33 and Anti-Nationalism?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 13, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 14, 2019avatar

You may or may not be aware of it, but there is a belief being promoted among some who claim the name of Christian, that Matthew 6:33 means you can not be a nationalist. Nationalism is simply a description of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged border walls, borders, citizenship, Matthew 6:33, nationalism, nations, Philippians 3:20, politics, walls

Facing Trials

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 4, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 4, 2019avatar

I want to share with you three verses on the topic of facing trials, along with some brief pastoral commentary… 1 Peter 4:12-13 “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1 Peter 1:7, 1 Peter 4:12-13, 3 Verse Bible Study, Grief, Romans 5:3-5, suffering, trials

Historical Evidence for Noah’s Ark

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 10, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 10, 2019avatar

As we looked at Genesis 7 and 8 this morning, I had two things regarding the historical evidences related to Noah’s Ark that I wanted to share with you but we simply ran out of time, so I will share … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Ararat, David Guzik, Enduring Word, Genesis 7, Genesis 8, Noah's Ark, Ron Wyatt

Kanye West, End Times, and The Latter Rain

CrossHope Chapel Posted on November 8, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 8, 2019avatar

While most of us American Baby Boomers have been focused on the fake news coming out of a basement in the Capital Building of the House of Representatives, a remarkable cultural change is influencing the younger generation. Kanye West, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Early Rain, Holy Spirit, James 5:7, Joel 2:28, Kanye West, Latter Rain, Sunday Service

Why Satan is in American Politics

CrossHope Chapel Posted on October 31, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 31, 2019avatar

Yesterday morning I was reading a book titled “Preparation for the End Time” by Norman Gulley, a theologian that I had taken course work under, during my days in school. He was making the point that we have to keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 2 Corinthians 2:11, 2 Corinthians 4:4, America in Prophecy, bible prophecy, end time, Ezekiel 28:15, Isaiah 14:14, John 10:10, Norman Gulley, politics, Preparation for the End Time, Prophecy, Revelation 13:1-18, Satan, two beasts, USA

The End is Near

CrossHope Chapel Posted on October 15, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacMay 18, 2020avatar

The marque sign outside of a church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama read: The End is Near!! Just Kidding We Don’t Know. That signed humored me because in my understanding of Christianity, the only way a church would not know that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Blessed Hope, end of world, Matthew 28:20, return of Christ, Signs of End, Titus 2:13

The Truth on the Turks and Trump

CrossHope Chapel Posted on October 12, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 12, 2019avatar

J.P. sent me a link to Amir Tsarfati’s Middle East Update video and I want to share that with you. The YouTube link is at https://youtu.be/csKQg2VKAe0. The video is an hour long, but the the first 30 minutes is Amir … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Amir Tsarfati, bible prophecy, Iran, Kerds, Middle East, Trump, Turkey

What About Unclean Foods?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on October 11, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 4, 2019avatar

Here are some things to consider on unclean foods… The Christian life is one of living by faith, and sometimes being obedient by faith is harder than being obedient by works (or law) because we feel accomplished by a behavior but … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged clean, diet, food, Leviticus 11, Mark 7:14-23, Mark 7:15, pork, Romans 14:17, Unclean

Do You Have A Life Verse?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on October 2, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 2, 2019avatar

When I was baptized in 1981 as a new Protestant follower of Jesus Christ, the pastor who baptized me suggested that I pick a “life verse” and he would read it to the church as we stood in the baptistery. … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Bible Promises, Deuteronomy 6:8-9, Isaiah 26:3, Isaiah 41:10, Life Verse, Pastor Colin Morris, Peace, Romans 12:2

John 10:10 and Political Contention

CrossHope Chapel Posted on September 28, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 13, 2019avatar

Americans tend to think of themselves as independent, being free thinkers who choose to exercise their own political decisions. When we side with one political view over the other we generally find ourselves accused of not being independent and not … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 2020 elections, John 10:10, politics, Trump

10 Effects of Sin in Genesis 3

CrossHope Chapel Posted on September 8, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacAugust 17, 2020avatar

This morning at CrossHope Chapel as we looked at Genesis 3, I had mentioned that I didn’t cover something that I had noted to bring out in our study discussion, and that was 10 effects of sin on humanity specifically … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 2 Peter 3:10-14, earth made new, evil, Genesis 3, Heaven, return of Christ, Revelation 21:1-3, Sin

A Tribute to My Dad

CrossHope Chapel Posted on September 4, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 27, 2019avatar

My Dad, Louis S. Durkac, died this morning, September 4, 2019. He was 91 years old and the adopted father of 5 adopted children, and he himself was adopted. He died just 2 days shy of his 67th wedding anniversary … Continue reading →

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Sweet, Sweet, Spirit

CrossHope Chapel Posted on September 1, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacSeptember 1, 2019avatar

This morning was a great time together in prayer, worship, and God’s Word. I enjoy every week when we gather together, but this morning was just a sweet time of fellowship. There was a song that came to my mind … Continue reading →

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1 Peter 3:7 and Weaker Vessel?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on August 27, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacAugust 27, 2019avatar

Last Sunday at CrossHope Chapel we looked at Genesis 3:1-8 and the account of Satan approaching Eve, but not Adam. We talked about the probability that Satan had studied these new creatures, man and women, and apparently he saw reason … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1 Peter 3:7, Adam, Eve, Garden of Eden, Genesis 3:1-8, Weaker Vessel

I Walk by Faith

CrossHope Chapel Posted on August 15, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacAugust 15, 2019avatar

  I walk by faith and not by the world (2 Corinthians 5:7), I walk by faith because I have been adopted by God (John 1:12), I walk by faith because He has given me a new heart (Ezekiel 36:26), … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 2 Corinthians 5:7, Christian life, faith, Walk by Faith

El Paso, Dayton, and the Return of Christ

CrossHope Chapel Posted on August 5, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacAugust 5, 2019avatar

This morning as I was enjoying my hotel breakfast waffle I found myself sitting in front of a TV and forced to endure its fake news. What I witnessed was an interview with the El Paso mayor and a CBS … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Dayton, El Paso, Shootings, Trump, violence

Creation Time and 1000 Year Days

CrossHope Chapel Posted on July 24, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacJuly 24, 2019avatar

In my last post, Days of Creation, I addressed the contextual evidence for literal 24-hour days of Creation. In this post I want to address a theory about “Creation Time” rendering of the days of Creation in Genesis 1. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1000 year days, 2 Peter 3:8, Astrology, Creation Time, Days of Creation, Genesis 1, hermenuetics, literal 24-hour days, numbers, Numerology, Psalm 90:4

Days of Creation

CrossHope Chapel Posted on July 22, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacJuly 22, 2019avatar

Sunday as we wrapped up Genesis 1, I found myself out of time to talk more about the literal days of Creation, but below I have listed out 7 things that I believe need to be considered about the literal … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 24 hour day, creation, Days of Creation, Genesis 1, Wayne Grudem, yom, yowm

God Said

CrossHope Chapel Posted on July 20, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacJuly 20, 2019avatar

When we look at the Creation account in Genesis 1 we find nine times that the phrase “God said” is used to describe the creation process. You will also see that after the record declares that “God said” to whatever … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged creation, Genesis 1, Jesus, teaching series

The Blessed Hope

CrossHope Chapel Posted on July 16, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacJuly 16, 2019avatar

It is not for no reason that the Bible refers to the return of Jesus Christ as the blessed hope. Titus 2:13 says that believers are “Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Blessed Hope, Isaiah 25:9, John 14:3, rapture, return of Christ, Revelation 22:20, second coming, Titus 2:13

The Schemes of the Devil

CrossHope Chapel Posted on June 15, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacJune 15, 2019avatar

As an introduction to the armor of God in Ephesians 6, the Apostle Paul says, “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil” (Ephesians 6:11; ESV). Whether you … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged apostasy, devil, Ephesians 6:11, Satan, temptation

Amir Tsarfati and Michael the Archangel

CrossHope Chapel Posted on June 11, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 20, 2019avatar

Last week Amir Tsarfati, whom you know from Jan Markell’s Prophecy Conference, got a lot of blow back on a teaching he did about recognizing the preincarnate Jesus in the Old Testament. In the video teaching, Amir mentioned Michael the … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Amir Tsarfati, Angel of the Lord, angels, Daniel 10:13, echad, Jude 1:9, Matthew 4:14, Michael the Archangel, Zechariah 3:1-2

Spinning, Redefining, and Hiding Truth

CrossHope Chapel Posted on June 4, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacJune 4, 2019avatar

I was amused by something I heard on a radio newscast today. A politician commenting negatively about the many states passing heartbeat bills, referred to it as being “a cluster of fetal pulsation.” A cluster of fetal pulsation? We should … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 2 Corinthians 11:14, Matthew 5:37

“I will be with You”

CrossHope Chapel Posted on June 2, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacJune 2, 2019avatar

Whatever the trial, hardship, or fear of persecution as our world rushes headlong into these last days, don’t forget that our Lord has promised to be with you. The final words recorded by Jesus in the gospel of Matthew are … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Matthew 28:20; John 14:16-17, Philippians 4:9

War in Heaven?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on May 27, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacNovember 4, 2019avatar

War was first known in Heaven, not because it is holy, but because sin is so unholy. Revelation 12:7 says “And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged America, Exodus 15:3, military, Question, Revelation 12:7, Satan, Sin, war

The Doctrine of War

CrossHope Chapel Posted on May 27, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacMay 27, 2019avatar

War was first known in Heaven, not because it is holy, but because sin is so unholy. Revelation 12:7 says “And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged America, evil, Exodus 15:3, military, Revelation 12:7, Satan, Sin, war

The Hyphenated Christian

CrossHope Chapel Posted on May 20, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacMay 20, 2019avatar

Hyphens are used to join two words that create a compound word with a two part meaning. We could say that I am an Italian-American. I don’t say that because I feel like being American has a great enough significance … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged new creation, new life, old man

Almost Mother’s

CrossHope Chapel Posted on May 11, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacMay 11, 2019avatar

Many years ago I officiated a wedding for a couple at a beautiful home within a gated community along the Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida. When I arrived at the house the groom warmly greeted me and we walked inside … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Joel 2:25, Mother's Day, resurrection

Sealing Work of the Holy Spirit

CrossHope Chapel Posted on May 6, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacMay 6, 2019avatar

We find the concept of the Seal of God in the book of Ephesians and in Revelation. There is a definite connection between the two books on the Seal of God. Let’s beginning by looking at Ephesians 4:30 where Paul … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Ephesians 4:30, Holy Spirit, Mark of Beast, Revelation 9:4, Seal of God

Wednesday Crucifixion?

CrossHope Chapel Posted on April 22, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacApril 23, 2019avatar

This past Sunday as we were discussing the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, we had a brief exchange on the possibility of a Wednesday crucifixion rather than a Friday crucifixion. I had mentioned that by the common literacy usage of … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Crucifixion, Easter, Good Friday, passion week, Passover, Resurrection Sunday, Sabbath

Walking in the World, but not as the World

CrossHope Chapel Posted on April 14, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacJune 5, 2019avatar

Today at CrossHope Chapel we opened to Ephesians 4:17-32 and in case you missed it, here are some notes… The Apostle Paul uses the metaphor “walk” as a way to express how we live our lives. Walk is a descriptive word … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Ephesians, Ephesians 4, Ephesians 4:17-32;, walk, worldliness

Common Ground on Pre-Trib vs Post-Trib

CrossHope Chapel Posted on April 8, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacApril 10, 2019avatar

In recent months voices have been raised in American Christendom criticizing the pre-trib position regarding our Lord’s return. (Perhaps church leaders are finally getting tired of arguing about Calvinism.) If you ask me if I am pre-trib or post-trib, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, Blessed Hope, End-Times, persecution, plaques, post-trib, pre-trib, rapture, Revelation, second coming, tribulation, Wrath of God

2 YouTube Videos

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 11, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 11, 2019avatar

Last Sunday I mentioned that I would send out the YouTube link to the flash mob gospel singing with Hezekiah Walker and the song “Every Praise is to Our God.” JP originally sent it to me and it is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged videos, YouTube

Ash Wednesday and Lent

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 6, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 7, 2019avatar

Mornings in our home are usually filled with the sounds from a Christian radio station. This morning a caller asked one of the disc jockey’s “What is the reason for Ash Wednesday?” The disc jockey said something to the jest … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Alabama, Bible Church, Catholic, CrossHope Chapel, Day of Ashes, Lent, Mobile, Pastor Steve Durkac, Roman Catholic

Retracing the Exodus

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 5, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 5, 2019avatar

I want to share with you a video that James had shared with me. It is an hour long but a gentleman retraces the steps of the Exodus and it is just fascinating! If you can’t see the video below, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Exodus, Moses, Mount Sinai, Ron Wyatt

Dear Church Friend in Mobile, Alabama

CrossHope Chapel Posted on February 18, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 7, 2019avatar

Dear Church Friend in Mobile, Alabama, Have you ever invited the guy you work with or the lady at that office or the couple in your neighborhood to attend your church but they just haven’t? Maybe you have great Bible … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Alabama, anxiety, arthritis, Bible Church, blindness, church, CrossHope Chapel, Mobile, Pastor Steve Durkac, Simple Church, vision

Meanwhile, Back At CrossHope Chapel

CrossHope Chapel Posted on February 16, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 7, 2019avatar

In the morning, thousands of people will wake up and get ready to attend a church of their choice. Some will put on their best clothing, some will happily re-wear something from the day before, and some will be more … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged 2 Peter 3:18, Acts 2:42, Alabama, Bible, Bible Church, church, CrossHope Chapel, Mobile, Pastor Steve Durkac, Simple Church, Sunday, verse-by-verse

But God…

CrossHope Chapel Posted on February 12, 2019 by Pastor Steve DurkacJune 5, 2019avatar

Last Sunday we opened to Ephesians 2 but surprise surprise we only got through the first 3 verses. Here’s a recap if you recall and an update if you missed… In Ephesians 2:1-3 we find the Spirit of God convicting … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Ephesians, Ephesians 2:4

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