Bible Teaching from Calvary East

Paul models three steps toward ultimate gratitude in the opening verses of 1 Thessalonians. This sermon is part 1 of "Waiting for Jesus," Bryan Craddock's verse by verse study of 1 & 2 Thessalonians.

Exodus 17:8-18:27 reveals seven strategies that Moses used to avoid burnout in leading the people of Israel: (1) prepare a successor; (2) lean on a team; (3) remember God's revelation; (4) protect the family; (5) celebrate God's blessings; (6) heed wise warnings; and (7) delegate responsibility. This sermon is part 14 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching series on...

Moses leads the people of Israel as they undergo four tests from the Lord that teach vital lessons about living by faith. The are challenged to trust God (1) to heal; (2) to provide; (3) for rest; and (4) to test. This sermon is part 13 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching series on Exodus 1-18.

The Song of Moses shows us four reasons to sing: (1) to personalize; (2) to theologize; (3) to evangelize; and (4) to mobilize. This sermon is part 12 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching series on Exodus 1-18.

At the Red Sea, the people of Israel find four divine resources for overcoming fear: (1) God's leading presence; (2) God's sovereign purpose; (3) God's saving promise; and (4) God's awesome power. This sermon is part 11 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching series on Exodus 1-18.

In his account of Israel's exodus, Moses presents three definitions of the freedom God gives that should also shape the Christian's understanding of freedom in Christ. The freedom God gives is (1) by faith; (2) from hate; and (3) for devotion. This sermon is part 10 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching series on Exodus 1-18.

Moses proclaims four principles of God's justice in preparation for the tenth plague and the Passover: (1) restitution; (2) retribution; (3) redemption; and (4) reformation. This sermon is part 9 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching series on Exodus 1-18.

The third wave of plagues exposes five obstacles in the battle for Pharaoh’s heart: (1) arrogance; (2) wickedness; (3) foolishness; (4) death; and (5) darkness. This sermon is part 8 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching series on Exodus 1-18.

In the second wave of plagues, the Lord reveals four distinctions that set the people of Israel apart from the Egyptians: (1) the ownership God claims; (2) the sacrifice God demands; (3) the provision God supplies; and (4) the health God gives. These same distinctions also apply to New Testament believers. This sermon is part 7 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching...

In the first three of the ten plagues, God guided Moses and Aaron with four instructions for overcoming falsehood: (1) present God's proof; (2) assert God's authority; (3) declare God's warning; and (4) pray for God's intervention. This sermon is part 6 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching series on Exodus 1-18.

God reveals to Moses three essential lessons in his failure: (1) trust God's promises alone; (2) obey God's authority alone; and (3) seek God's glory alone. This sermon is part 5 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching series on Exodus 1-18.

Moses encounters ten different reactions as he sets out to return to Egypt and fulfill God’s mission: (1) affirmation; (2) confirmation; (3) information; (4) obligation; (5) collaboration; (6) celebration; (7) minimization; (8); accusation; (9) intimidation; and (10) repudiation. This sermon is part 4 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching series on Exodus 1-18.

The Lord corrects Moses’ false humility in three areas: (1) identity; (2) ability; and (3) gravity. This sermon is part 3 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching series on Exodus 1-18.

The story of Moses shows us five steps down the long road to becoming a good leader: (1) aspiration; (2) humiliation; (3) maturation; (4) supplication; and (5) revelation. Every good leader goes through a similar process, so we need to trust God to lead us through it. This sermon is part 2 of "Humble Leadership," Bryan Craddock's verse-by-verse Bible teaching series on Exodus 1-18.

Moses helps us see how his life fits into the big picture of God’s story by recording four examples of humble leadership that prepared the way for him. (1) The Patriarchs waited for the promise of God; (2) the people of Israel endured opposition for God; (3) Shiphrah and Puah stood in the fear of God; and (4) Moses’s parents trusted in the providence of God. These responses should characterize eve...