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CrossHope Chapel

Simple Christian Fellowship in West Mobile, Alabama

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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

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

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

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

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

After Thoughts

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 20, 2018 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 20, 2018avatar

Last Saturday evening’s CrossHope Chapel’s Christmas Party was such a blessing! I have to admit that my knee was starting to really ache and just before everyone arrived I was beginning to feel like I would rather curl up in … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Christmas, CrossHope Chapel, fellowship

2018 in Scripture

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 8, 2018 by Pastor Steve DurkacMarch 7, 2019avatar

I wanted to share a thought with you about where we have been in 2018, as a church in the Scriptures. We have been in 3 John, 1 Corinthians, and 2 Corinthians. We have systematically and intentionally journeyed through 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Alabama, Bible, Bible Church, chapter by chapter, CrossHope Chapel, daily devotional, expository, Mobile, Pastor Steve Durkac, teaching, verse-by-verse

New Logo in 2019

CrossHope Chapel Posted on December 3, 2018 by Pastor Steve DurkacAugust 27, 2020avatar

CrossHope Chapel will have a new unique logo starting in 2019. Our new logo is an encircled cross and opened Bible, and it will be replacing the use of the Calvary Chapel dove. Many of you know the story of … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Alabama, Bible Church, Calvary Chapel, Calvary Chapel Association, Calvary Chapel Dove, Calvary Global Network, CCA, CGN, CrossHope Chapel, logo, Mobile, Pastor Steve Durkac

2 Corinthians & God’s Word

CrossHope Chapel Posted on August 13, 2018 by Pastor Steve DurkacSeptember 2, 2018avatar

Sunday was a good day in fellowship. It amazes me how God shows up even when we are few. That is the promise of Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them” (ESV), … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Bible, Corinthians, CrossHope Chapel, Preaching

Why We Do Age-Integrated Church

CrossHope Chapel Posted on June 8, 2018 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 8, 2020avatar

I just watched a documentary video on the issue of children and youth leaving their parents faith and practices behind as they enter adulthood. We’ve all heard that upward of 80% of our youth do not remain in church attendance … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged age-integrated, Alabama, Bible Church, CrossHope Chapel, family-integrated, House Church, Mobile, Pastor Steve Durkac, Simple Church, Sunday School, youth ministry

CSB, ESV, and Translations

CrossHope Chapel Posted on March 28, 2018 by Pastor Steve DurkacOctober 20, 2019avatar

I am going back to using my English Standard Version. Last August I bought a Christian Standard Bible and really liked it and I still do, but in recent months my enthusiasm for this new translation has developed into reservation. … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Alabama, Bible Church, Bible versions, Christian Standard Bible, CrossHope Chapel, CSB, dynamic equivalence, English Standard Version, ESV, formal equivalence, Mobile, optimal equivalence, Pastor Steve Durkac, translations

Calvary Chapel Split

CrossHope Chapel Posted on April 15, 2017 by Pastor Steve DurkacAugust 5, 2020avatar

My connection with Calvary Chapel happened by accident in 2014 while doing a trade name search when changing our church name from West Mobile Bible Fellowship to CrossHope Chapel. In our search, the name Calvary Chapel came up and my … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged Alabama, Brian Brodersen, Calvary Chapel, Calvary Chapel Association, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, Calvary Chapel Stone Mountain, Calvary Global Network, Chuck Smith, CrossHope Chapel, Mobile, Sandy Adams

Orlando Terrorism

CrossHope Chapel Posted on June 13, 2016 by Pastor Steve DurkacDecember 20, 2017avatar

My prayer for the families of the Orlando terror victims and those who are struggling with God regarding this evil attack is Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (ESV). As a church family we prayed and talked … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastoral Notes | Tagged CrossHope Chapel, evil, last days, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare

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