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Fort Worth Presbyterian ChurchStand. Serve God. Be Small.Scripture: Mark 9:30-50Speaker: Cyril Chavis2025-05-0437 min
Grace DowntownFullness From FullnessRev. Cyril Chavis (RUF Campus Minister at Howard University) preaches from 1 John 5:1-12.2025-04-2734 min
Glory and JoyEmbracing a Full Relationship with Jesus, 1 John 2:1-14Pastor Cyril preaches on 1 John 2:1-14. So often we try to have our cake and eat it too with Jesus, but the scriptures call us beyond seeking to have a half-way relationship with him as our king. Join us as we explore the beauty and power of obedience in our walks with Jesus. Ministry IG: @rufathowardPastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavisThe Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo2025-03-3132 minGlory and JoyNavigating Spiritual Confusion, 1 John 2:15-27Pastor Cyril preaches on 1 John 2:15-27. There are moments in our walks with Jesus where we can be confused about his claims to be the Christ. Was Jesus who he said he was? Let's explore how we can develop confidence in who Jesus is and live in light of that. Ministry IG: @rufathowardPastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavisThe Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo2025-03-3135 minGlory and JoyLiving As God's Sons and Daughters, 1 John 2:28-3:15Pastor Cyril preaches on 1 John 2:28-3:15. We know the pain of not knowing if we belong to a family; how much more God's family? Jesus not only grants you the privilege of being God's child but also the calling to live as one. Let's develop confidence in our status as children by exploring what the life of a child of God looks like. Ministry IG: @rufathowardPastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavisThe Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo2025-03-3142 min
Grace Meridian HillGod's Transforming Grace - Rev. Cyril ChavisOctober 6, 2024
Acts 2:36-472024-10-0642 min
Grace Mosaic DCThe Life We All Long ForRev. Cyril Chavis (RUF Howard) encourages us to trust God's transforming grace for all of our needs from Acts 2:36-47.2024-08-0400 min
Christ Church of Arlington - Arlington, VAActs 2:36-47 -- Rediscovering God’s Transforming GracePreacher: Rev. Cyril Chavis. Originally recorded on May 5, 2024.2024-05-0538 minGlory and JoyDating, Marriage, Singleness, and God-centered RelationshipsHow to date, who to date, and enjoying singleness. Join Pastor Chris and Pastor Cyril as they discuss all things dating. "How should college Christians keep God at the forefront of their romantic relationships? How do you date to marry when you're not ready to be married? Should you just stay single until you're ready to settle down? If so, how are you able to build that relationship up until you are ready if you have no prospects?"Ministry IG: @rufathowardPastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavisThe Bible Explained book: https://a.c...2024-04-2341 minGlory and JoyIt is REAL! God Brings Life Out of DeathThe resurrection really happened and brings real hope into our lives. Enjoy this bonus episode as Pastor Cyril explains 1 Corinthians 15:3-14 on the resurrection of dead people. He invites us to consider historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection and why it changes everything. Ministry IG: @rufathowardPastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavisThe Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo2024-04-1627 minGlory and JoyHow Do We Keep Jesus at the Center of Our Lives?"What does it even look like to have Jesus at the center of your life? How do you stay grounded experiencing many new things, (relationships, living alone, going out, freedom) while keeping God at the center of your life?" Have you ever felt that there was more to your Christian walk than simply praying, reading the Bible, and going to church? Join Pastor Cyril and Pastor Chris as they talk about what it means to have Jesus at the center and what this looks like in many different areas of college life. Ministry IG: @rufathoward2024-04-0933 minGlory and JoyThe Bible Changed Our Lives and Can Change YoursHave you wondered if the Bible has anything meaningful to say to you? What could it possibly mean for a college student at Howard in 2024? Join Pastor Cyril and Pastor Chris as they explore how the Bible powerfully changed their lives in college and about how it can change yours. Ministry IG: @rufathowardPastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavisThe Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo2024-04-0426 min
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Rev. Cyril Chavis Jr. is the founder and CEO of Hidase Publishing, a Black-owned publisher creating Christian content for the African diaspora and continent. Rev. Chavis is also an ordained pastor who currently serves college students through Reformed University Fellowship (RUF). He served the RUF chapter at Jackson State 2014-2019 and since then has been serving the RUF chapter at Howard University. Rev. Chavis graduated from the U...2024-01-111h 18
Gifts and GracesPanel | 50 Years of Pioneering Black ministries in the PCAOn this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to listen in on an African American Ministries of the PCA (AAMPCA) panel discussion with Charles Mcknight, Kellie Brown, Alex Shipman, Jenell Chavis, Wy Plummer, Cyril Chavis, and Howard Brown as they celebrate the pioneering work of Black men and women in the PCA. During the discussion, you will hear stories of some of the first African American TEs and ministry leaders and some of the current trailblazers in Gospel ministry. Rev. Charles McKnight is Coordinator of African American Ministries. Kellie Brown also serves AAMPCA as Operations Coordinator, along with Alex...2023-11-2140 min
Sermons10.08.2023 - Stand. Serve. Be Small. - Mark 9:30-50 - Cyril Chavis10.08.2023 - Stand. Serve. Be Small. - Mark 9:30-50 - Cyril Chavis by Wallace Presbyterian Church2023-10-0833 min
Ordinary Discussions with Jeremy McCommonsEp 85 | How to Reach College Students With Discipleship for ChristCyril Chavis Jr. He is a devoted husband, father and pastor of Reformed University Fellowship. This is a college campus non-profit that is focused on Embracing Christ, Entering the Church, Engaging the Campus and Entering Careers for the students of the ministry. He has also written a book and teaching tool called “The Bible Explained: A Student's Guide to Understanding Their Faith.
The Bible Explained: A College Student's Guide to Understanding Their Faith:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1J5SL49
Reach Cyril:
https://ruf.org/ministry/washington-dc/
2023-09-1750 min
Between the PewThe Bible and The Black College StudentIncorporating what he's learned in almost a decade of doing ministry at HBCUs, Rev. Cyril Chavis wrote, "The Bible Explained: A College Student's Guide to Understanding Their Faith." This book explains some of the Bible's most basic and unchanging truths, but specifically written for Black college students and their lived experience.In this special episode of BTP, Jenell and Charles sit down with Cyril and discuss why he decided to write this book and how it is relevant and beneficial for all people groups.CLICK HERE to order your copy of The Bible Explained today!2023-05-0249 min
Redeemer Church JacksonTogether In VisibilityPreached 4-23-2023
Rev. Cyril Chavis, Jr.
Genesis 162023-04-2337 minChrist Church of Arlington - Arlington, VAJudges 2:10-29; 21:25 -- Our Bright Hope for TomorrowPreacher: Rev. Cyril Chavis. Originally recorded on February 19, 2023. Video link: https://youtu.be/HTXXIwEcm9Y.2023-02-1937 minSermons12.11.2022 - The Unity of Humility - Philippians 1:1-11 - Cyril Chavis12.11.2022 - The Unity of Humility - Philippians 1:1-11 - Cyril Chavis by Wallace Presbyterian Church2022-12-1132 minBetween the PewBTP Bonus Episode: Why We Must Be Reaching HBCUsJenell and Kellie sit down with Cyril Chavis, RUF Campus minister at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Howard is an HBCU (Historically Black College and University), and, in this episode, Cyril shares his heart for HBCUs and why it is important to do ministry there. Cyril also talks about the upcoming HBCU Link conference. HBCU Link is a conference that equips HBCU workers to lead ministries faithful to Jesus and tailor-made for black campuses. The conference will be held November 10-12 in Columbia, SC. To learn more about HBCU Link and to register, visit:h...2022-10-071h 15Grace Mosaic DCGoing Out With God's NameRev. Cyril Chavis wraps up his mini-series on evangelism in Exodus 3:1-15.2022-09-0400 minGrace Mosaic DCThe Harvest JoyRev. Cyril Chavis (RUF Howard) on John 4:27–42.2022-08-2800 minGrace Mosaic DCRemember the Good NewsRev. Cyril Chavis, RUF Campus Minister at Howard University, takes over the Grace Mosaic pulpit for the next three weeks. Listen in as he reminds us of the goodness of the good news from Ephesians 2:1-10.2022-08-2100 min
Redeemer Church JacksonStand Here, Serve God, Be Small-Preached 3-27-2022am
Rev. Cyril Chavis, Jr.
Mark 9:30-502022-03-2739 minGlory and JoySeason 2 Outro!Thanks for tuning in y'all! Keep your eyes peeled for updates about season 3, which is coming soon. Please give us feedback! Take 2 minutes to rate and review us. See you next season. Ministry IG: @rufathowardPastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavisThe Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo2022-03-2201 minGlory and JoyHow Do I Experience Joy During Devotions?"In my alone time with God, I tend to learn a lot and feel closer with Him. However, I often feel fearful of destruction maybe because of what I read in His word or I just feel super serious and not really enjoying the time with God! How can we as Christians feel the joy of spending time with the Lord like we do with our friends ?"Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ talk about how to experience joy during our times of prayer and reading God's word. They talk about God's character, the "good" in the good...2022-03-1528 minGlory and JoyHappy Spring BreakSee you all next week! Ministry IG: @rufathowardPastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavisThe Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo2022-03-0801 minGlory and JoyWhat's Different Between Protestants and Roman Catholics?"What’s the difference between a Christian and a Catholic? And which religion came first!"Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ take on the topic of how to relate across differences in the broader Christian religion, particularly between Protestants and Roman Catholics. What are the points of unity? What are the points of difference? How did these two broad traditions develop? How do we as Protestants engage Roman Catholics? What are practical ways we can learn more about other Christian traditions? Join us! IG: @rufathowardWebsite: gloryandjoy.buzzsprout.comIntro and Outro Bea...2022-03-0129 minGlory and JoyHow Do I Engage Judgmental Older Folks?"I think my biggest question/concern is that now that I’ve gotten older, I’ve seen these adults that I’ve looked up to in the church, show different sides of themselves outside of 'Sunday Church.' Like why are these elders of the church so judgmental towards the youth and those younger than them, but yet, have these crazy pasts as well as still not living fully of Christ ? Idk if that’s a good question or something you can answer but in the past year I’ve noticed just how messed up some of our elders are yet th...2022-02-2229 minGlory and JoyHow Do I Get Re-Motivated?“One question I can think of is this: What do you do when you feel idle during a season?” Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ address the issue of motivation. They discuss the danger of idleness, the heart-level work that must happen to bounce back, the causes and situations that contribute to a lack of motivation, and the practices to embrace in order to reorient our lives. If you are feeling unmotivated, lazy, and in a "blah" mood spiritually, this episode is for you! IG: @rufathoward Website: gloryandjoy.buzzsprout.comIntro and Outro B...2022-02-1529 minGlory and JoyInterludeCheck out what's coming in season 2. See you next week! Ministry IG: @rufathowardPastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavisThe Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo2022-02-0802 minGlory and JoySo Do We All Just Coexist?"How do we know if other religions are wrong? I know for Christianity, our truth is that there is only one God who sent his Son to die for our sins, but there are other religions that have convictions maybe just as strong as ours. We have our own evidence for our beliefs, and they have their own evidence for believing what they believe. Would other religions be wrong? I don't know how to word this. Because they are wrong for Christians. Do we just coexist like we do now?”Last week was part 1, and this week is...2022-02-0122 minGlory and JoyHow Do We Know Christianity Is True?"How do we know if other religions are wrong? I know for Christianity, our truth is that there is only one God who sent his Son to die for our sins, but there are other religions that have convictions maybe just as strong as ours. We have our own evidence for our beliefs, and they have their own evidence for believing what they believe. Would other religions be wrong? I don't know how to word this. Because they are wrong for Christians. Do we just coexist like we do now?”Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ address the fi...2022-01-2528 minGlory and JoyLiving According to the Spirit and the Flesh"One topic in particular is Romans 8:5-8 when it talks about living according to the flesh and the spirit."Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ discuss a question from a student related to a well-known passage about the flesh and the spirit. Have you ever wondered how we get the power to glorify and obey God? Have you ever wondered as a Christian if you actually have the Holy Spirit? We use the term often, but what is "the flesh?" What are some ways we can embrace a life submitted to the Spirit? Are you struggling with sin...2022-01-1829 minGlory and JoyWhy Ask the Question Why?Welcome to season 2! We are switching to a more conversational format, and we have a special guest joining us all this season: Pastor Russ!Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ discuss the question "Why is it important to understand the Christian faith in college? What has been your own journey in understanding the Christian faith, especially while in college?"Ministry IG: @rufathowardPastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavisThe Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo2022-01-1127 min