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If you're not careful, your mind will drift, and you'll start thinking and acting more like the world. You'll forget your identity in Christ. What you need is a regular tune-up or re-calibration. In this study of Colossians 3:1-4, we learn... The difficulty of finding a quiet place alone with God  Why do we often set our mind on earthly things? Your identity in Christ changes everything The role o...

Like the parable of the soils, we are to sow the seed of the gospel in all kinds of soil, leaving the results to God. In this Bible study, we learn how to share the gospel truthfully and urgently yet in a sprit of love.  (Part 4 in our evangelism training class at Calvary Church West Hills)

"Anyone Can Cook!" said chef Gusteau in the movie Ratatouille. As Christians, we might also say, "Anyone can share the gospel!" We actually have a duty to be salt and light as part of Jesus' Great Commission. You might think an "evangelist" is a highly trained and gifted specialist, but God wants all of us to grow in confidence as evangelists. Find out more in this week's episode. You will be enco...

Can you explain the gospel simply? Would you be able to lead a person to Christ? The gospel is the power of God that leads to salvation, but some of us struggle to put it into words. In this Bible study lesson, we learn... What is evangelism? What are some reasons we don't evangelize? What the gospel isn't What the gospel is A simple, helpful outline of the gospel This is part two of an Evangelism...

Want to learn how to share the gospel more effectively? Maybe you've wondered why it's so hard to talk about Jesus with unbelievers. In this Bible Study lesson, we answer the question, "Why Don't We Evangelize?" By the end of this lesson you should be able to... Follow the outline and flow of our new Evangelism Class Understand Peter's denial and how Jesus restored him Be aware of excuses we all m...

As sinners, we deserve only one thing. We deserve hell. The wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23; Matt. 25:46). But if we place our faith in Christ, we don't get what we deserve. There is freedom and forgiveness in Christ. In this sermon, we learn... A review of the first two chapters of Colossians How the gospel frees us from the power of sin Common areas where legalism can creep in Should we expect...

It's no fun to lose. In this study of 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, we learn... The prize that awaits those who finish the race of life Paul's love for athletic images in Scripture Why we should invest in heaven The danger of being disqualified from ministry Practical ways to grow in self-control Thanks for listening. To find a complete list of sermons by topic or scripture passage, please visit the Serm...

New year, new you! Many people want change and self-improvement. The deepest and most meaningful kind of change starts with the heart. In this study of Romans 12:1-2, we learn... why we should present our bodies as living sacrifices to God common ways the world tries to press us into its image The need for a steady diet of Scripture to renew the mind The role of the Holy Spirit in transformation R...

In today's lesson, we learn about the important doctrine of union with Christ. Spiritual circumcision and baptism are two metaphors the Bible uses for the spiritual transformation that is ours through his shed blood. Because of Christ's victory, we have new life. Praise God, the debt we owed him has been paid in full!

Who can you trust? How do you know what's true? In this sermon, we discuss... The danger of false doctrine and empty philosophy Jesus as the source of wisdom and protection against error Why pursuing wisdom is like going on a treasure hunt What exactly is gnosticism, and why were the Colossians at risk?  An opportunity to trust in Christ today Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons o...

The goal of all preaching is to see people made complete in Christ Jesus. In this study of Colossians 1:24-29, we learn... Why you can rejoice in times of suffering What's the difference between teaching and preaching? Simple ways you can serve the Lord The role of admonishing in your spiritual growth  Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons organized by book of the Bible, please visi...

Conflict is unavoidable. In this sinful world, you will sometimes be offended and disappointed, and you will let others down as well. How can you become a more peaceful person? In this study of Colossians 1:21-23, we discover... The reason God saved you How sanctification is a process, not a one-time event That peace with others begins by finding peace with God Taking the first step in reconciliat...

Only Jesus provides a sure foundation for his church. In this study of Colossians 1:15-20, we learn... that Jesus is head of the church What does it means that he is "firstborn from the dead"? How the church is a unified body with diverse roles Our hope in a future resurrection Finding peace with God and others The urgency of making peace with God while there's still time Thanks for listening. For...

People debate who is the "GOAT" (greatest of all time) in sports. Here in Colossians 1:15-20, we see that Jesus is the true GOAT! The image of the invisible God. The firstborn of all creation. The one through whom all things were created. No one can compete with the supremacy and glory of Christ. In this sermon, we learn... Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. He...

No matter the trials you face, God can help you endure and keep an attitude of thankfulness. 

Paul prays that the church would "walk in a manner worthy of the Lord." In this study, we learn... What does it mean to "walk" with God? A life lesson from the great John Wooden Why maturity leads to fruitfulness God is the most interesting person in the universe Thanks for listening. For a complete list of my sermons and Bible studies, please visit the Sermon Page  on my blog.

Wouldn't it be great if you could know God's will for your life? God wants you to know his will. In this lesson, we learn... What the Apostle Paul prays for Dangerous doctrines in Colossae The two "wills" of God What you can know for sure about God's will How to make practical decisions in life Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons and Bible studies, please visit my Sermon Page . 

Missionary C.T. Studd once said, "I cannot tell you what joy it gave me to bring the first soul to the Lord Jesus Christ. I have tasted almost all the pleasures that this world can give...but I can tell you that those pleasures were as nothing compared to the joy that the saving of that one soul gave me.” In the final part of this sermon, we talk about the place of missions in the local church.

The Holy Spirit is alive and active! He alone gives you the power to obey the Great Commission.

The responsibility of being a witness did not end with Peter and the original twelve apostles. Each new generation is expected to "grab the baton" and faithfully pass it on to the next generation.

One of the signs of a healthy church is that they're growing in their passion for the lost and their commitment to take the gospel to the nations. 

There's an old statistic that says 80% of church ministry is done by 20% of the people. What if we could change that statistic, and have a larger percentage of members exercising their gifts in the body of Christ? In this message, we consider what it looks like practically when God gives his church a "mind to work."