Bible Teaching from Calvary East

To speak the truth in love about gender and sexuality, Christians must follow four biblical landmarks: (1) God designed gender and sexuality; (2) The Fall distorts our desires; (3) Jesus saves sinners; (4) Glorify God in your body. This sermon is part 3 of Bryan Craddock’s series “Speaking the Truth in Love: Ethics & the Gospel.”

Five biblical considerations should guide Christian interaction with government: (1) the citizenship of believers; (2) the sovereignty of God; (3) the reality of sin; (4) the priority of the gospel; and (5) the strategy of goodness. This sermon is part 2 of Bryan Craddock's series "Speaking the Truth in Love: Ethics & the Gospel."

As we engage with ethical issues, the balance of the gospel is found in answering three questions. (1) Why should I speak? Salvation and sanctification. (2) What should I say? Jesus is Lord and Savior. (3) How should I speak? With a love that draws near, serves, rejoices, and hopes. The sermon is part 1 of Bryan Craddock's series "Speaking the Truth in Love: Ethics & the Gospel."

Isaiah reveals that Hezekiah's victory led to four temptations: (1) why me; (2) woe is me; (3) look at me; and (4) good for me. This sermon is part 7 of "Faith Under Siege," Bryan Craddock's series of expository sermons on Isaiah 28-39.

In Isaiah 36-37, the Assyrians use three common accusations against faith in God to intimidate King Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem. They argue that their faith is (1) inconsistent; (2) ineffective; and (3) incorrect. We will see how Hezekiah and his spokesmen react and how the Lord responds to them to learn how we can handle such accusations. This sermon is part 6 of "Faith Under Siege,...

In Isaiah 34-35, the prophet reminds his people of three dimensions of God's sovereignty. He (1) judges the nations; (2) governs nature; and (3) ensures salvation. This sermon is part 5 of "Faith Under Siege," Bryan Craddock's series of expository sermons on Isaiah 28-39.

In Isaiah 32-33, Isaiah challenges his people's expectations in four areas: (1) leadership; (2) prosperity; (3) justice; and (4) salvation. This sermon is part 4 of "Faith Under Siege," Bryan Craddock's series of expository sermons on Isaiah 28-39.

In Isaiah 30-31, the prophet confronts five immature impulses that every believer must overcome: (1) independence; (2) insubordination; (3) impatience; (4) ignorance; and (5) impenitence. This sermon is part 3 of "Faith Under Siege," Bryan Craddock's series of expository sermons on Isaiah 28-39.

In Isaiah 29, the prophet exposes four spiritual vision problems that undermine true faith in God: (1) a dust storm; (2) a deep sleep; (3) a dark space; and (4) a dramatic shift. This sermon is part 2 in "Faith Under Siege," Bryan Craddock's series of expository sermons on Isaiah 28-39.

As Isaiah anticipates the fall of Samaria in Isaiah 28, he identifies four ways that pride endangers spiritual life. It is not (1) sober; (2) teachable; (3) stable; or (4) hopeful. This sermon is part 1 of “Faith Under Siege,” Bryan Craddock’s verse-by-verse expository sermon series on Isaiah 28-39.

The eighth beatitude that Jesus proclaimed helps us see who is blessed (the persecuted), what the blessing is (a great reward in heaven), the response to the blessing (rejoice and be glad), and the reason for it (the judgment of Christ). This sermon is part 9 in "Messiah's Blessing," Bryan Craddock's expository Bible teaching series on Matthew 5:1-12.

The seventh beatitude that Jesus proclaimed helps us see who is blessed (the peacemakers), what the blessing is (they shall be called sons of God), the reason for the blessing (the reign of Christ), and a response to it (seeking peace). This sermon is part 8 in "Messiah's Blessing," Bryan Craddock's expository Bible teaching series on Matthew 5:1-12.

The sixth beatitude that Jesus proclaimed helps us see who is blessed (the pure in heart), what the blessing is (they shall see God), the reason for the blessing (the blood of Christ), and a response to it (fear and love). This sermon is part 7 in "Messiah's Blessing," Bryan Craddock's expository Bible teaching series on Matthew 5:1-12.

The fifth beatitude that Jesus proclaimed helps us see who is blessed (the merciful), what the blessing is (they shall receive mercy), the reason for the blessing (the mercy of God), and a response to it (show mercy). This sermon is part 6 in "Messiah's Blessing," Bryan Craddock's expository Bible teaching series on Matthew 5:1-12.

The fourth beatitude that Jesus proclaimed helps us see who is blessed (those who hunger and thirst for righteousness), what the blessing is (they shall be satisfied), the reason for the blessing (justification by faith), and a response to it (pursue righteousness). This sermon is part 5 in "Messiah's Blessing," Bryan Craddock's expository Bible teaching series on Matthew 5:1-12.

The third beatitude that Jesus proclaimed helps us see who is blessed (the meek), what the blessing is (they shall inherit the earth), the reason for the blessing (adoption through Christ), and a response to it (spiritual confidence). This sermon is part 4 in "Messiah's Blessing," Bryan Craddock's expository Bible teaching series on Matthew 5:1-12.

The second beatitude that Jesus proclaimed helps us see who is blessed (those who mourn), what the blessing is (they shall be comforted), the reason for the blessing (Jesus died and rose again), and a response to it (repentance and faith). This sermon is part 3 in "Messiah's Blessing," Bryan Craddock's expository Bible teaching series on Matthew 5:1-12.

The first beatitude that Jesus proclaimed helps us see who is blessed (the poor in spirit), what the blessing is (the kingdom is theirs), the reason for the blessing (the grace of God), and a response to it (generosity). This sermon is part 2 in "Messiah's Blessing," Bryan Craddock's expository Bible teaching series on Matthew 5:1-12.

As Matthew introduces the Beatitudes, we see three steps for starting down the path to blessing: (1) acknowledge your need; (2) come to Jesus; and (3) learn from Jesus. This sermon is part 1 of "Messiah's Blessing," Bryan Craddock's expository preaching series on the Beatitudes of Jesus Christ.

Moses’ interaction with God demonstrates three goals of spiritual life: (1) knowing God's name; (2) keeping God's covenant; and (3) displaying God's glory. This sermon is part 8 of "The Pattern: The Tabernacle and the Presence of God," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse expository preaching series on Exodus 25-40.

The incident with the golden calf shows us how to respond to three problems with religion: (1) corrupt people; (2) compromising leaders; and (3) collective consequences. This sermon is part 7 of "The Pattern: The Tabernacle and the Presence of God," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse expository preaching series on Exodus 25-40.

The Lord’s instructions for worship at the Tabernacle point to five disciplines of true worship for believers to practice today: (1) listening; (2) praying; (3) giving; (4) serving; and (5) resting. This sermon is part 6 of "The Pattern: The Tabernacle and the Presence of God," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse expository preaching series on Exodus 25-40.

The Lord’s procedure for consecrating priests demonstrates four problems with sin that must be overcome to draw near to God: (1) sin stinks; (2) sin kills; (3) sin offends; and (4) sin sticks. This sermon is part 5 of "The Pattern: The Tabernacle and the Presence of God," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse expository preaching series on Exodus 25-40.

The Lord's instructions about priestly clothing reveal four priestly requirements that are fulfilled in Christ and apply to believers today. To be a priest requires (1) being clothed in holiness; (2) bearing people; (3) bearing judgment; and (4) accepting risk. This sermon is part 4 of "The Pattern: The Tabernacle and the Presence of God," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse exposito...

The description of the Tabernacle in Exodus 26:1-27:19 reveals five limitations that must be overcome to fully experience God’s presence. It limits: (1) seeing God; (2) approaching God; (3) closeness to God; (4) pleasing God; and (5) the availability of God. This sermon is part 3 of "The Pattern: The Tabernacle and the Presence of God," Bryan Craddock's expository preaching series on Exodus 25-40.