Calvary Baptist Church Tilton, IL

Pastor Dan preached from Lamentations 3 , highlighting how Jeremiah was crushed with grief—not only because of his own suffering, but because of the devastation he saw around him, especially among children. This message unpacked the concept of second-hand sin —the pain and consequences we often endure because of others’ rebellion. Yet, even in the lowest sorrow, Jeremiah clung to hope by rememberi...

Brother Kirby Myers is a beloved former member of the church who grew up attending and now returns as a camp pastor with FCA. Known for his heartfelt preaching and down-to-earth humor, he shared a powerful message from Matthew 26, emphasizing the humanity of Christ through His sorrow in Gethsemane, His prayerful submission to the Father, and the strength that followed. His sermon reminded us that...

Brother Luke powerfully preached that the Christian life is not a passive retreat but an all-out war of ideas against the rebellious ideologies of our age. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:5, he reminded us that believers are called to demolish every false philosophy—whether it be secularism, Marxism, Darwinism, gender ideology, or expressive individualism—and bring every thought captive to the Lords...

Brother Luke preached from Isaiah 55:10–11, reminding us that God’s Word is like rain and snow—it always accomplishes what He intends. It doesn’t ask permission, it doesn’t fail, and it doesn’t return empty. Whether it works quickly like rain or slowly like snow, God’s Word invades, transforms, and produces fruit in the hearts of those who receive it, just as Christ—the Word made flesh—fulfilled H...

Pastor Dan preached from Matthew 13:1–23 on the Parable of the Sower, highlighting how the condition of a person’s heart determines their response to the Word of God. He explained the four types of soil as four types of hearts—hard, shallow, distracted, and receptive—emphasizing that true discipleship involves deep, enduring, fruit-bearing faith. Ultimately, he challenged listeners to examine thei...

Pastor Dan’s sermon emphasized that fatherhood is not a human invention but a divine institution created by God from the beginning. Drawing from Genesis, Exodus, Proverbs, and Romans, he taught that fatherhood fulfills God’s cultural mandate by producing and nurturing image-bearers and that honoring fathers is both commanded and essential to a righteous society. Disregard for fatherhood, he warned...

Pastor Dan’s sermon emphasized that enduring hardship like Christ means submitting to authority—even unjust authority—with radical faith and integrity. Jesus set the ultimate example by suffering unjustly without retaliation, entrusting Himself to God and bearing our sins so we could live righteously. In the face of life’s trials, we’re called to follow His example and trust God with the outcome....

Pastor Dan preached from 1 Peter 2:13–17, emphasizing the biblical call to submit to every human authority—whether political leaders, teachers, or parents—not because they are perfect, but because it is God's will. He reminded us that government is established by God for our good (Romans 13), and that true freedom in Christ doesn't give us license to rebel, but calls us to live as His serv...

Brother Luke preached from 1 Timothy 1:5, emphasizing that true gospel instruction aims not at speculation or mere doctrinal correctness, but at producing love—a love that flows from a pure heart, a good conscience, and a sincere faith. He challenged listeners to examine whether their teaching, parenting, and ministry are cultivating this kind of Christ-centered love—not surface-level niceness or...

Brother Luke's sermon emphasized the believer’s identity in Christ as a chosen race, royal priesthood, holy nation, and God’s treasured possession. He reminded us that we are not only saved but also commissioned—to proclaim God’s glory, fight the war within against sin, and live faithfully as a public witness among unbelievers. The message was a bold call to remember who we are and to live vis...

Pastor Dan’s sermon from 1 Peter 2:1–10 emphasized the call to grow in Christ , not only individually but corporately as the church. He challenged believers to put away sin, hunger for God’s Word like newborns crave milk, and embrace their identity as a spiritual house and royal priesthood. Believers are to live out their calling with purpose—declaring the glory of the One who brought them out of...

Preaching from 1 Peter 1:3–9, Pastor Dan showed how praising God in the midst of trials helps believers not just survive, but thrive. He emphasized that our new birth into a living hope through Christ's resurrection , the precious gift of salvation , and the joy of loving and trusting Christ without seeing Him all give us reason to rejoice—even in suffering. The trials of life are refining us...

Brother Luke’s sermon thundered with the truth that the gospel is not soft, sentimental encouragement—it is a roaring rescue mission. He contrasted the crushing weight of the Law at Mount Sinai with the overwhelming grace of Christ at Calvary, emphasizing that true grace doesn’t soothe pride but slays it, doesn’t patch up the wounded but raises the dead. The gospel is not advice; it is divine powe...

Pastor Dan’s sermon encouraged believers by reminding them that God gives us hope even during life’s hardest trials. We have hope because of what God has done for us—He chose us, set us apart, and saved us by Christ’s blood. We also have hope because of who God is: sovereign, gracious, and faithful—He chose to make us His, even in our suffering.#HopeInChrist #1Peter #GodIsFaithful #ChosenByGod #Gr...

Brother Luke passionately preached on the critical importance of rightly distinguishing between the Law and the Gospel, declaring that the Law reveals our sin and helplessness while the Gospel reveals Christ's completed work on our behalf. Using powerful historical illustrations, especially the life of Martin Luther, he emphasized that salvation is not earned by human effort but received freel...

Pastor Dan’s sermon focused on how Christ’s death on the cross is the ultimate display of God’s power and wisdom, not human reasoning. He emphasized that salvation comes through believing in the crucified Christ, and that God's plan of redemption, though often seen as foolish by the world, is the true wisdom that saves sinners.#GospelWisdom #ChristCrucified #PowerOfTheCross #SavedByGrace #1Cor...

Pastor Dan preached that Jesus gave undeniable physical proof of His resurrection to His followers—not just to validate His victory over death, but so that we might believe and be saved. From Mary Magdalene to Thomas, each witness had their doubts erased by encountering the risen Christ. The Apostle John recorded these events with one purpose: so that we, even today, might believe that Jesus is th...

Quinn Lewis delivers a gospel presentation to the congregation at Calvary Batist Church in the evening service of 4/13/25.

Pastor Dan's sermon, Don’t Drift, based on Hebrews 2:1–4, was a heartfelt warning against the danger of spiritual drift. He reminded the congregation to pay closer attention to Christ and not let the trials of life pull them away from the truth they’ve received. Pastor Dan emphasized that Jesus, being superior to angels and the ultimate revelation of God’s salvation, must not be neglected—and...

Pastor Dan’s sermon, based on Luke 15:11–32, focused on the character of God as revealed through the parable of the prodigal son. He emphasized God's patience during our rebellion, His compassion when we repent, and His joy when we return. Even when others misunderstand God’s grace, the Father stands ready to embrace the lost with open arms. #GodIsCompassionate #ProdigalSon #Luke15 #GraceAndFo...

Pastor Dan’s sermon, God’s Treatment Plan for Spiritual Renewal Part 4 , emphasized that spiritual transformation happens when believers join Jesus on His mission to seek and save the lost. Drawing from Luke 15:1–7, he highlighted how Jesus delights in redeeming sinners and restoring their “saltiness,” and how heaven rejoices over each soul that repents. The call is clear: we are to follow Christ...

Pastor Dan's sermon emphasizes that spiritually healthy Christians actively work to advance the gospel by following the example of the Philippians. He outlined that they should pray for the gospel’s progress (Phil. 1:19-25), sacrifice to support the gospel’s work (Phil. 2:25-30), and give to meet the needs of gospel ministry (Phil. 4:10-20). Pastor Dan concluded by encouraging believers to par...

Brother Luke’s sermon focused on forgiveness as a central aspect of worship and a heart touched by grace. He emphasized that forgiveness is not optional but a command, reflecting the mercy we’ve received from God. Through the historical example of George Wiseheart, who forgave his persecutors even in the face of death, Luke highlighted that true forgiveness stems from recognizing our own unpayable...

Pastor Rob’s sermon emphasizes that worship is more than singing—it’s about transformation. True worship renews our minds, draws us closer to God, and gradually shapes us into the image of Christ. When we fix our eyes on Him in worship, He changes us from the inside out. #Worship #Transformation #RenewYourMind #DrawNearToGod #BeLikeChrist

Brother Luke’s sermon focused on God-centered prayer as taught in Matthew 6, using the Lord’s Prayer as a model. He emphasized that true prayer begins with worship, surrender, and dependence on God, aligning our hearts with His will rather than treating prayer as a way to get what we want. Luke illustrated this with historical examples from John Wesley and David Livingston, showing how prayer fuel...