Calvary Chapel Red Wing Audio Podcast

Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount with a powerful parable about two builders that reveals the difference between wise and foolish living. The wise person both hears Jesus' words and obeys them, building their life on the solid rock of Christ. The foolish person hears the same message but chooses not to obey, building on the unstable sand of human effort and religious activity. Both houses ma...

Jesus presents us with critical choices that impact our eternal destinies in Matthew 7:13-23. He commands us to enter by the narrow gate, which leads to life, rather than the wide gate that leads to destruction. The narrow path is difficult and unpopular, while the broad way is attractive and well-traveled. Jesus warns about false prophets who disguise themselves as followers but lead people astra...

In this presentation, Charlie opens up with a brief look at  Jude 1:3  (“contend earnestly for the faith”) and then offers concise 2–5 minute answers to a variety of objections that atheists bring up about God and the Bible:  • “The Bible condones slavery!” • “The God of the Old Testament commanded genocide, the wiping out of the Canaanite people in the Book of Joshua.” • “Surely God doesn’t exist...

Jesus's teaching in Matthew 7:1-14 challenges us to examine our hearts regarding judgment and discernment. He warns against harsh, hypocritical judgment while encouraging proper self-examination before helping others. Jesus uses the vivid imagery of logs and specks to illustrate our tendency to criticize in others what we struggle with ourselves. He balances this with the call to be discerning, te...

In this service, Pastor Jack Hibbs shares about Charlie Kirk and challenges the believer to live sold out for Jesus, following Charlie's example. Closing thoughts by Pastor Mike Montgomery of Calvary Chapel Red Wing.

Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:19-34 about the critical choice between earthly and heavenly treasures. Earthly possessions are temporary and vulnerable, while heavenly treasures remain secure eternally. Our hearts naturally follow what we value most, revealing our true priorities. Jesus uses the metaphor of the eye to illustrate spiritual vision and warns that we cannot serve both God and money. He en...

Listen in as Jesus gives the disciples a model for prayer, not something to just blindly recite over over, but an amazing way to talk to the Father! Prayer is an intimate conversation with our heavenly Father, not a formal recitation. Jesus provided a revolutionary model for prayer that begins by acknowledging God's holiness and kingdom before addressing our personal needs. This pattern moves us f...

Listen in as Guest Speaker, Edward Amaya shares encouragement about what Gos is doing around the world through Far Reaching Ministries! Faithfulness to God isn't about location but obedience to His calling in every season of life. Far Reaching Ministries exemplifies this through their work in dangerous regions worldwide, including training chaplains who serve in war zones with nothing but Bibles....

Jesus addresses hypocrisy in the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on our motives behind giving, prayer, and fasting. He warns against performing religious acts to gain human approval rather than pleasing God. True spirituality happens in secret, where only God sees our hearts. We must examine whether we would still practice our faith if no one ever knew about it. Living for an audience of One means b...

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenges us to move beyond external compliance with God's law to internal transformation. He contrasts the Pharisees' focus on outward appearances with true righteousness that begins in the heart. Jesus reinterprets commands against murder, adultery, divorce, oaths, retaliation, and treatment of enemies by addressing their root causes in our hearts. The perfecti...

Jesus calls His followers to be salt and light in a world that's decaying and dark. As salt, Christians are called to be a purifying, preserving, and flavorful influence that prevents cultural decay. As light, believers are meant to shine visibly, helping others navigate to safety. Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament law perfectly, and through His grace, we can attain a righteousness that exceeds ev...

In Nehemiah 8, we see how the Israelites gathered eagerly to hear and understand God's Word after returning from exile. Their experience teaches us that truly understanding Scripture leads to reverence, conviction, joy, and spiritual hunger. When we comprehend God's Word, it transforms us—moving us from sorrow over sin to the strength found in God's joy. To grow in understanding, we need regular r...

The Beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount reveal a radically different approach to happiness than what our world typically offers. These teachings describe supernatural character traits of Kingdom citizens, beginning with recognizing our spiritual bankruptcy and progressing through mourning over sin, meekness, hungering for righteousness, showing mercy, pursuing purity of heart, and becoming...

Jesus began His ministry in Galilee, a region considered dark and undesirable, deliberately choosing to reach the overlooked and broken. He called ordinary fishermen - Peter, Andrew, James, and John - who immediately left their nets to follow Him. Jesus' ministry combined teaching, preaching, and healing, addressing both spiritual and physical needs. This pattern reveals that God often works in un...

When heaven opens, hell responds—this spiritual principle explains why Satan attacks after our spiritual victories. Jesus faced three wilderness temptations targeting God's provision, protection, and promises, each questioning whether God could be trusted. Jesus countered each attack with Scripture from Deuteronomy, demonstrating how we should fight spiritual battles. To stand firm against temptat...

John the Baptist, described by Jesus as the greatest man born of woman, was a wilderness prophet who prepared the way for the Messiah. Though he could have followed his father's path as a temple priest, John chose the wilderness, delivering a powerful message of repentance that would later be echoed by Jesus himself. His baptism symbolized a complete turning from sin toward God, and despite his si...