Audio Sermons from Calvary International Church

Over the centuries the world has seen various persons twist the Bible to mean a certain narrative. These people use the Scripture for personal gain, to promote an agenda, and lead others captive in this deceit. A term the Apostle Peter uses for these masters are "false teachers" with an insatiable appetite like a sow that can´t get out of the mud and eats anything in its path. Whom do you follow?...

Jesus has raised Lazarus from the dead. He has been anointed by Mary. Now he begins his journey to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. This event is recorded in all four Gospel Accounts and the "Triumphal Entry" as, it´s now called, fulfills different Old Testament prophecies. Thomas Smoak, our Interim Pastor, looks at the events and details of Jesus, riding on the foul of a donkey, being accepte...

The Church is not a building... in God´s design, it is a living organism that should breathe and grow and give life. It is made up of people who gather to love and learn and become like Christ. However, that means each individual has an important part. Tim Faulkner, current General Secretary of the International Baptist Convention (IBC) brings a message to encourage Calvary International as it goe...

The Apostle Peter has begun to warn the early church that there will be people bringing teachings different from what Christ preached. He called these people False Teachers and provided some specific characteristics of what they will be and do. Guest speaker, Aaron Stormer, continues our study of the second letter of Peter, and expounds on how Peter describes these men, and brings us an applicatio...

Things are not getting any better. Sin and wickedness increase and the hearts of people are getting more and more cold. Because of sin, the final judgement of the world, according to Scripture, is condemnation. As Thomas Smoak continues to expound on the second letter of the Apostle Peter, we find 3 stories that Peter uses to remind believers that God has a plan and is capable to save those whom t...

Ever looked at a xerox copy of paper currency. It wouldn´t help us buy food in the store, just like paper Monopoly money which is an obvious fake. As the Apostle Peter has encouraged believers to live in a secular world, now he warns them about those who might try to change the true Gospel message for self-benefit. Thomas Smoak continues looking at Peter´s letters and brings out the warning of wha...

Has the electricity gone out in your home and. you stumble about looking for a candle? Ever been in a cave when the flashlight turns off? It takes a little spark from a match to light a candle, and that begins to push away the darkness until the daylight comes. The Apostle Peter has been encouraging believer in the early church on how to live. Now in his letter, he wants them to trust the written...

The Apostle Peter was one of the closer followers and disciples of Jesus Christ. During their time together, Peter had some big experiences that are told in the Gospels. As he writes his own letter to Believers, Peter recalls the moment when He saw Jesus bright in holy glory standing next to Moses and Elijah. What an awesome event to see. A true mountain top experience, a spiritual high, like a ca...

This comment sounds as if Jesus is doing an exorcism of the devil who has inhabited the Apostle Peter. Isn´t Peter a faithful follower of Christ? How would you react? What is going on in this scene? Guest speaker, Pr. Seth Barkley, continues to look at Matthew 16 to shed some light on good intentions and God´s will. READ THE PASSAGE: Matthew 16: 21-28 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=M...

The book of Matthew was written primarily to help show the Hebrew nation that Jesus is their legitimate king. But that not only does he fulfill the requirements through the bloodline of David, but Jesus also fulfills the prophecies for being the Christ, the Messiah, the King of kings. So when Jesus asks among His disciple the famous question about his identity, Peter is the one with the answer. Vi...

The healthy Christian understands that faith is given to them, that salvation is a gift given by God. Because of this, believers need to build the fruit of the spirit and elements which show this faith to the world. Now the Apostle Peter shows that these elements are a proof of one´s life with God and salvation... but the working of the elements are not what gives salvation. Read the Passage: 2 Pe...

Do you take vitamins? Do you add supplements to your food? The Apostle Peter shows that a saved individual, who has the power through the Holy Spirit to live in a corrupt society, should add seven specific supplements to build their faith. Interim Pastor Thomas Smoak continues to look verse by verse at the book of 2 Peter. Read the Passage: 2 Peter 1:5-9 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?searc...

The Apostle Peter is writing to encourage the believers on how they should live in the midst of a corrupt society - the Christian Jews and Gentiles who live in the Roman empire and secular world. Sound familiar to today? After an introduction of whom Peter is and his reinstatement by Jesus on the beach, Thomas Smoak now starts a journey through the second letter of Peter with a series entitled "Es...

The disciple who betrayed Jesus in the courtyard by a fire is now facing the resurrected Jesus by a fire on the beach. What will be the story? Will Jesus scold him? Will Jesus correct him in front of a multitude? What important questions will Jesus ask? Thomas Smoak begins a series on the book of 2 Peter entitled "Escaping Corruption" by first taking a look at the Apostle Peter and what Jesus teac...

The gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke jump right into the narrative story of the birth of Jesus. However, the way John approaches the story shows the intimacy of his closeness with Jesus and the message of true life that comes from the one who is the Light of the World. Thomas Smoak concludes the Advent series looking at John 1:4-5. Light pushes away darkness, no matter how strong the source. Have...

Angels appeared to various people during the Christmas story, bringing messages about the birth of Jesus as the Messiah. How did people respond to these messages? Did they respond with fear, doubt, questioning, excitement, wonder? Thomas Smoak continues looking into the Advent story by analyzing how Mary and Zechariah each responded to their encounters with angelic messages. If a bright angelic be...

The Advent season looks at the Christmas story in the Gospels. Rogerio Soares, director of Athletes in Action in Brazil, takes a look at the letter of Mark and shows how the birth and story of Jesus is Making The Message Heard to All People.

The Good News in the Gospels - Thomas Smoak begins the Advent season looking at the Christmas story in the book of Matthew. The purpose of the Gospel of Matthew is to present Jesus Christ as the Messiah and legitimate king of Israel. With this backdrop, Thomas brings out three ways in which we should present ourselves before the King of kings.

God has used the image of sheep and shepherds since the beginning of time. Shepherds need to smart because the sheep are not. Many of the Biblical characters were shepherds - Abel, Abraham, Isacc, Jacob and his twelve sons, David... just to name a few. The Apostle Peter finishes his letter exhorting the Christian to live as God has called us. In a western setting, what does that look like? How do...

The glory of victory. Many athletes train hard and go through physical pain in order to prepare their bodies for the race in expectation of winning the prize. World Cup players practice hard with their team in hopes of winning the soccer championship. Why would God want His children to suffer? Ultimately, when we go through suffering and prove our character, it brings glory to God. Thomas Smoak co...

Following Christ... to some people it is presented as a "Get Out of Jail" card... get out of heaven, and go about living how you want. Or a even gotta be good cause Jesus is watching... like a rendition of Santa Clause coming to town. Josh Stockment takes another look at what the Apostle Peter says a Christian should live like, breaking it simply down into two parts: Christ´s work on the cross is...

An olympic runner can´t do a good job competing without hard practice, pushing his body to be able to complete the race. An American football player trains hard and wears special equipment to be able to push their team forward against the defense in order to gain forward momentum. These athletes understand the benefits to hard work, and set their minds toward their goals despite the difficulties a...

Salvation through Christ´s blood shed on the cross can be a hard concept to grasp. Even more so that the His life of suffering 2000 years ago was enough to pay the debt penalty for all the sins of those He has called to be His own. No wonder it is called a mystery. No wonder it takes faith. Thomas Smoak looks at a passage that is difficult to understand at face value - Jesus went to Hell and preac...

Peter as a disciple, was a bold person with a sword, a fisherman who faced harsh waters. But at the same time, was the one who backed away from acknowledging his relationship with Christ even to the point of denying Jesus. In his letter to the church, the same Apostle Peter now encourages the believers to have hope in the midst of adversity, and to be ready to explain the reason for having hope. W...

The Apostle Peter has encouraged every believer on the whole spectrum of life to submit to God, the authorities He has put in place, and to each other in love. Now Peter again addresses all Christians to explore four specific ways to live the "Good Life." Is this prosperity? Is this living well in the world we inhabit? Thomas Smoak continues to look at this book and helps define it. A "Good Life"...