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The sermon examines the Council at Jerusalem as a pivotal moment where the early church addressed the tension between Jewish law and Gentile faith. It highlights the theological resolution that salvation comes through the grace of Jesus Christ rather than adherence to the Mosaic Law, specifically rejecting the requirement of circumcision for Gentile believers. The exposition emphasizes the importa...

Sermon | Esther 6:1-14 | Sunday Evening Service, September 20, 2026. Preacher: Ps Rocky Stevenson This sermon explores Esther chapter six as the pivotal moment where God's hidden providence becomes visible through the convergence of seemingly mundane events. The central message emphasizes that God governs history and individual lives through ordinary circumstances, such as a king's insomnia and th...

Lord's Day 37 Government must acknowledge the reign of Christ. 1. The role of the oath 2. The requirement for the oath 3. The restriction on the oath

Judges 17 is significant because it portrays Israel's spiritual decline when God's people reject His authority and create their own standards for worship and morality. Micah steals money from his mother, returns it, and then uses it to make an idol, establishing a private shrine and even appointing his own priest. Although Micah claims to worship the LORD, his actions demonstrate a mixture of bibl...

In this sermon, Pastor Jess Miller begins a new series where we will examine the Core Convictions of Calvary Bible Church. At Calvary, one of our core convictions is that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, and therefore it governs the life and ministry of this local church. In this sermon, we look at 2 Timothy 3 and the nature of the Bible.

Lord's Day Worship | September 20th, 2026

• Worship is governed by God's commands, not human sincerity or innovation. The story of Nadab and Abihu serves as a stark warning against introducing unauthorized elements into worship. • The apostles' teaching is preeminent. It has priority over all other elements of worship because worship is fundamentally God's self-revelation to which humanity responds. Its preeminence also dictates the propo...

The sermon examines the dual nature of Jesus' authority as presented in the Gospel of Mark, focusing on the call of the first disciples and the exorcism in the synagogue. It argues that Jesus' command to 'follow me' establishes him as the supreme loyalty of a believer's life, requiring the renunciation of self-governance and the submission of career, family, and wealth to his lordship. Simultaneou...

We see that the same God of hope, power, and glory is present with us today as was present with the Israelites in Babylon. Though Jesus Christ has already come the first time, we now wait for His return. Therefore, we are in a season of waiting. This passage helps us understand what we should do while we wait for our Savior to return to this world. This sermon concludes a study of the book of Dani...

The Israelites stand at the base of Mt. Sinai as God continues to arrest their attention with shocking sights and sounds. There is thunder and lighting. There is fire and smoke. There are many sounds of loud trumpet blasts. The mountain is quaking...and the people are quaking too. In that intimidating and impressive environment, God articulates His righteous ten commandments. These commandments ou...

This sermon examines the true depth of the sixth commandment, arguing that Jesus condemns not only physical murder but also the unrighteous anger and contempt that originate in the heart. The message distinguishes between righteous anger, which is directed against sin and governed by God's law, and unrighteous anger, which stems from insecurity, pride, or a desire for control. It warns that harbor...

This sermon explores the renewal of God's original mandate for humanity in Genesis 9, emphasizing that God's purpose for human beings remains unchanged despite the judgment of the flood. The central message asserts that God's primary desire is to bless humanity, a truth that stands in contrast to the cultural narrative that views humans as detrimental to the natural world. By analyzing the imperat...

This sermon begins to explore the doctrine of God's providence, defined as His active provision and control over all creation to fulfill His divine purposes. The teaching emphasizes that God's actions are consistent with His attributes of wisdom, goodness, and omnipotence, urging believers to trust Him even when circumstances are difficult or incomprehensible. Through scriptural examples ranging f...

This sermon explores the biblical mandate for believers to manifest a godly change in their lives, grounded in the liberty found in Christ. It emphasizes that this freedom is not a license for self-indulgence but a call to serve others through love and to walk in the Spirit rather than fulfilling the lusts of the flesh. The message contrasts the visible works of the flesh with the transformative f...

An exposition of 1 Timothy 3:1 examining the nature and legitimacy of a man's desire for the office of elder. Drawing on Albert N. Martin's Pastoral Theology, the sermon considers what it means for a man to aspire to the episcopate, how that desire is to be understood, tested, and distinguished from mere self-promotion, and what Scripture teaches about the office itself as a good work. Main points...

This sermon examines the biblical responsibilities of the local church and individual families regarding the care of aging parents and widows. It emphasizes that the primary duty to support elderly family members rests with their children, as defined by the command to 'requite' or pay back their parents, rather than defaulting to government or church assistance. The message distinguishes between a...

The following stories highlight this edition of the Friday News Round-Up: --The Iranian government organized a massive rally in Tehran in an attempt to stress national unity during the war against the U.S. --An Iranian nuclear official declared that Iran has sufficient cards and options available despite its nuclear program facing pressure from the U.S. during Operation Epic Fury. --The U.K. Marit...