Audio Sermons from Calvary International Church

We may see a machine and think we understand how to operate it. But usually there are instruction manuals we can follow, or tips and insights from others who have used it previously that can help us operate the machine properly. Prayer is a spiritual instrument. When we come to the midst of a crisis, do we have an understanding of how we should pray? Do we pray for it to stop and bring relief? See...

Try calling a person by the wrong name, and you will probably be reminded quite quickly that names do matter. Peter and John have healed a cripple that has been lame for over 40 years. The religious leaders of the day have interogated them to know by whose name and authority they perform such miracles. Pr. Nathanael brings out 9 characteristics to the answer of these bold apostles. Acts 3

Be it a classic novel or even Scripture, to understand the meaning and significance behind certain texts requires help, input from a friend or scholar. In our study of Acts, Peter and John have just healed a lame man. Now, Peter takes the time to explain what the healing was all about - the sign pointing to something greater. Pr. Nathanael Fawcett looks at seven stages in Peter´s mini-sermon in Ac...

Take a trip to a beautiful location. On the way you see a wonderful billboard sign informing about the location. You can stop, take pictures, pitch a tent next to the sign, spend time by the sign.... but you´re still not at the destination. A sign has a purpose... to tell you about and lead you to the special destination. In the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit has arrived and the disciples have been...

Vehicles don´t usually drive themselves around. There is someone in control. That person has a destination and steers the vehicle to arrive there. As the Holy Spirit comes into the apostles and members of the early church, we see that they were inspired by God to do various things. As they obeyed, the Lord also allowed number of Christian believers to increase. Pr. Nathanael Fawcett continues in A...

A warning light that appears on the dashboard of a car serves a purpose. It indicates the need for the driver to respond in some fashion in order to resolve the issue at hand. The driver can stop and pull over if necessary. They may need to consult the vehicle manual to understand what that light stands for. The driver can also ignore the light, which is also a response. The Gospel of Jesus Christ...

Pr Nathanael Fawcett introduces us to the importance of the NAME as the Apostles start preaching salvation in the name of Jesus.

"Fake News." This term is relatively new, but the concept has been around for a long time. In the first chapters of Acts, the Holy Spirit has arrived and the disciples are given the gift of evangelizing to other people, sharing clearly in languages they´ve never spoken before. How do people react to this? What is the position of this occurrence by the disciples? As usual, Peter is the one to step...

"I hope it doesn´t rain." "I hope I get that job position." We use the word "hope" most regularly to signify something that we are not sure about. Wouldn´t it be great to have assurance and certainty about the future? Well... we can. In fact, the Bible even calls it the "blessed hope." Cullen Rast explains using various scripture references but focusing on 1 Peter 1:3.

A believer in Jesus Christ has put their trust in Him, usually through words and thought. But to believe and have faith is just the beginning of growing. Putting our words into actions is also necessary - not to be saved, but to show that it´s real. On the other side of the coin, just doing good works is not proof of real faith if a person does not believe in Jesus. To help explain is our guest sp...

Tim Faulkner looks at Ephesians 4:11-12 to focus on what God´s vision is for leadership training as well as member participation in the church. As a founder or leader of a ministry, it is very easy to get caught in a routine over months and years and not prepare for the day when we are no longer around. As members of that ministry or church, sometimes we may sit back and let the leaders and the fe...

In times of uncertainty, there can creep into our minds lots of doubts. A journey that should have been 11 days turned in to 40 years for the Israelites because they doubted the goodness and strength of Jehovah God. What can give us confidence to face doubt in our life? How can we proceed without fear? If we mess up, will God still lead and love us? Dr. Tim Faulkner looks at Deutoronomy 3 and the...

Since we as humans are limited in our knowledge, there are lots of questions we have during life. Who should I marry? Who should I date? What job should I take? Do I reply now or wait? Is cheating on these little test OK? Does God still love me? What happens after I die? Joel Rast takes a look at Romans 8 to help answer all the big questions of life... according to the Scripture.

The Bible is also called the Scriptures. It is a collection of writings that are the words of the Creator God who inspired different persons to write it. It talks of God’s plan to rescue humans from their own disobedience to the moral laws established by God Himself. But to be rescued means to be able to live eternally in God’s presence. Those who are not rescued, will live forever outside of heav...

Last week began a mini-series looking at God´s "BHAG" - Big Hairy Audatious Goal" of making mankind. The majestic God of the universe was creating humans in His image. Because of sin, that image has been marred and the love that should bind Christians together can be lost. Dr. Jimmy Martin looks at Ephesians 2:11-22 to remind Christians of the divine importance of unity in the one faith and one Sa...

It was God´s BHAG... a "big hairy audacious goal" to create humans. In a time of social and political unrest in many countries of the world, it is important to keep our eyes in the Scripture to remember what God thinks of human identity. Dr. Jimmy Martin, International Baptist Convention's General Secretary, looks at Genesis 1 and Psalm 8 and reminds us of the majesty of God and how all mankind is...

Do you find yourself stuck in the same scenario in your Christian life? Or find it hard to conquer a certain bad habit, maybe a sin that keeps nagging at you? Pr. Bill Fawcett looks at Scripture, including Galatians 2:20 and Colossians 1:27, and brings 5 key ways that will help allow Jesus Christ to live in us. After all, "when Jesus Christ came into your life to live, what did He come in to do?"

A groom looks forward to the arrival of his bride. The couple may think they know their future and anticipate how their lives will change, but they really have no idea. In the same way, the disciples had no idea of how profoundly the Holy Spirit´s coming would change everything. Even though they tried to be prepared and prayed, this event changed church history. It is when the Holy Spirit arrives,...

"On your mark! Get set!...." These are well known words that any runner will know they better be getting ready to run. The sprinter that does not get into the blocks and prepare to jump at the sound of the gun will most likely not win the race. They don´t just stand around waiting and then begin to run when the others go. In the book of Acts, Jesus gave instructions to the disciples that after He...

God is preparing and the disciples for a major change - a transition from the physical presence of Jesus to the unseen presence of the Holy Spirit. We are not talking about a different God... each in the Trinity is equally God. It is just a different way in which the disciples, and all Believers, experience His presence. Pr. Nathanael Fawcett continues the series in the book of Acts and shares 7 w...

When we understand that a loving God has taken time to tell us our history, knowing where the Church has come from, it should influence who we are and how we live today! The Book of Acts is the story of the launch of the church. It was a new group that had to figure out who they were suppose to be, how to relate to each other, and their purpose on earth. It is our story corporately as the Church (...

Perspective is an interesting thing. It helps us in making choices. Sometimes our choice between two alternatives is hard to make. But sometimes we are faced with options where the best choice seems obvious. In our daily lives as children of God we are often faced with such decions that should be obvious, but yet we struggle to make that right choice. As Pr. Nathanael Fawcett wraps up his study of...

King David is running for his life. He is in desperate need of intervention from God. For the last three weeks, Pr. Nathanael has been studying Psalm 86, seeing David´s cry for help, and noticing that he pauses to reflect on who God is. Now David finds God wanting him to have a heart willing to change and praise God - no matter the circumstance.

When we find ourselves stuck in an extremely difficult situation, a desperate time of our lives, we often are restless and agitated. Like quicksand, that can make us sink even faster. When King David found himself in this predicament, we see that he paused and rested in the midst of that, to look at the One who would be able to rescue him. Pr. Nathanael continues to study Psalm 86, specifically ve...

Looking for answers from God during a difficult time? Our current world situation might find you in in prayer, in fear, in anguish. Know that you are not alone. Just like in our prayers today, it seems like King David has repeating prayers for God´s help. David was powerful, influential, wealthy and famous. It seems he should have it all. Yet, we find that he was not immune to life´s problems. In...