C4 | Calvary Young Adults

After being entrusted with the gospel, Paul begins to defend the purity and truth of the gospel. Through Paul's confrontation with Peter, we see that we are to defend the gospel against hypocrisy, against barriers to grace, and against misapplication.

Paul recounts that when he made his second visit to Jerusalem, he presented the gospel he was preaching to Peter, James and John. In response, they affirmed both his apostleship and his message. But when some “false brothers” tried to get him to compromise, he did not budge for a moment. This story teaches us that the truth of the gospel is a prerequisite to unity, brings freedom, fuels our missio...

Paul reveals that his personal and gospel authority come directly by way of revelation from God, a truth that is born out in his own testimony. Paul's story compels us to see that God's gospel changes lives, gives us purpose, is authoritative, and is ultimately for his glory. Text: Galatians 1:10-24

Paul's love for the Galatians compels him to address their shocking choice to desert the one true gospel, a foolish choice with dire consequences. Together, we examine the need to strengthen our faith in the true gospel and guard against the pull to drift away.  Text:  Galatians 1:6-10

There is a battle between the true simple gospel and other gospels. We need to be reminded of the simple gospel that Jesus died for our sins, was raised from the dead according to God's will and for God's glory. Passage: Galatians 1:1-5

The character of God provides a welcome chance to reorient ourselves amidst the discouragements, distractions, and busyness of the holidays. Come see that God is both the Giver and the Gift, and be reminded to worship the Father as the great giver and rejoice in the Spirit as our unique 

The church is full of hypocrites or self-righteous fanatics, and the history of the church is littered with injustices and violence. Join us as we examine the heart of God and the failures of his church—and how this is a picture of the Gospel.

In the common story of the healing of the paralytic, we see the transformational reality that this powerful encounter with Jesus happens because of the faith of the friends. How can the strength of your public and intentional faith change someone else's life? Passage: Mark 2

The Christian faith requires belief in the Bible, but many skeptics question the reliability of the Scriptures. Should we really build our lives around this book? Come explore as we discuss four important steps to increase our trust in the Bible.

Many people object to Jesus' exclusive claim that He is the only way to God, that there is one narrow path to the Father. But is it unfair to claim there really is only one way to heaven through Jesus? And what about those who have never heard of Jesus? 

Together we approach this apparent contradiction by examining briefly the Christian teaching on death and hell, followed by seven thoughts to ponder in response to this question. A time of Q&A with Kyle, Adam, and Joel follows the message.

Are Christianity and Science at odds? Come see why they are not enemies, but instead friends. In fact, you need a Christian worldview to do consistent science.

Jesus boldly and audaciously asks his Father to glorify Himself in the High Priestly prayer. Join us to see why the Son deserves such glory and to be challenged to not settle for lesser glories in this life, but to live our lives to the glory of God the Son. Passage: John 17:1-5

if Jesus isn’t raised from the dead, all of Christianity is a fraud. How can we be convinced of such a crucial fact. Come explore the evidence for the resurrection. A time of Q&A with Joel and David Harrop follows the message.

In a world full of suffering, many have questioned whether the presence of evil disproves God. Together we examine the presence of evil as an argument for God, think through why God might allow suffering, and examine God's solution to the problem of evil. A time of Q&A with Karis, Adam, and Joel follows the message.

Dr. Farnham, Professor of Apologetics at LBC, unpacks and demystifies apologetics by explaining the relationship between apologetics and evangelism, encouraging us to live pure lives while knowing what we believe and why, and ends with giving five steps to share the gospel with anybody. A time of Q&A with Dr. Mark Farnham and Adam follows the message.

How do we find lasting influence in our lives? How do we become great in the kingdom of God? Jesus teaches us and models for us a simple but profound answer: Lead as a Servant.

We are created for good works... a lot of them. How do we do all the good we can for the glory of God? It starts with avoiding the way of the sluggard or the idolater. It continues with practical skills and planning that help us to make the most of every opportunity. Learn what God has to say about time management.

What comes first in your world, work or rest? Which one gives you a sense of identity? What does the Bible say about rest and work? Surprisingly God primarily calls us to rest and he calls us to radical feasting and joy in him.  

God is passionately in love with us, but we have played the part of an adulterer and broken his heart, yet he loves us faithfully. Come and hear about God’s wonderful love for you.

In the fight for spiritual formation, join us for a self-assessment to determine whether technology is helping or hurting in you in your quest to be more like Jesus.

Conflict is inescapable in this life. What are practical ways to handle conflict and honor God? The Scriptures instruct us to examine ourselves, seek reconciliation, and go directly to our brother, leading us to end with some practical wisdom.

The apostle Paul says that physical training is of some value, but training in godliness is of great value. Does this mean we shouldn’t care much about the body? Find out what the Bible has to say about our health and food and how we can glorify God in our bodies.

The Scriptures give us much wisdom regarding money because it's a huge part of our daily lives. Join us for a fast-paced bible study on financial responsibility through the lens of contentment, stewardship, and giving to help us grow our own financial stewardship.

Anxiety is a reality that is crippling a generation. However, the anxiety many of us experience can be used as a catalyst for our growth. Join us for a sermon and Q&A that invites us to draw near to God, examine our hearts, and focus on things that matter for eternity. Passage: Matthew 6