Calvary Bible Church-NH

This morning, as we look at chapter 8 of Acts, we will see that God uses faithful and flexible servants like Philip to take the gospel across cultural, social, and spiritual boundaries.

As we continue our study in the book of Acts, we'll see how Stephen endured the accusations made against him, offered rebuttals, and dismantled the Israelites' misplaced confidence, yet ultimately suffered, which God (in His sovereignty) used to push the Gospel out among the nations.

As we enter Acts 6, we see that the church needs to pause. We see the first official complaint against the church. From the beginning, the church was not perfect. But God used broken people to reconcile people to Himself. And that is still what God is doing today.

Have you ever felt pressure to stay quiet about your faith? Maybe at work, at school, or even around friends or family in moments when speaking up for Jesus felt risky? In Acts, 5, the apostles face real threats: prison, flogging, even death. But they didn’t shrink back. Instead, they lived under God’s authority, feared Him more than men, and rejoiced when suffering for Christ. This passage calls...

In Acts 5, God stops the early church in its tracks to remind us that He's not impressed by performance. He desires truth in the inner being. This story is not about perfection, it's about purity. Not about punishment but about protecting the power and presence of God among His people. The question for us this morning is this: Am I living honestly before a Holy God? God takes our hearts seriously....

In Pastor Talley's final sermon as a pastor on staff at CBC, we'll be revisiting Paul's letter to the Ephesians while looking to our future as a church. The future of CBC will not be secured through a pastor, program, or perfect vision, but through a God who loves and empowers His Church!

In Acts 4, we’re given a powerful glimpse of a church that didn’t grow through clever strategy or political favor but through deep commitment to God and one another. Fresh off experiencing persecution, the early believers didn’t panic; they prayed. They didn’t hoard their resources; they gave. They didn’t tear one another down; they encouraged each other. Their courage, generosity, and unity weren...

In Acts 4:1-22, we see Peter and John stand firm in the face of pressure, not with arrogance, but with Spirit-empowered boldness. This passage reminds us that one of the greatest gifts a father, or any believer, can give is the example of unwavering faith in the face of opposition. As we turn to God’s Word, let’s consider what it looks like to stand firm for Christ when it’s costly, and how that c...

In Acts 3, Peter stands before a crowd, amazed by the miraculous healing of a man who had been crippled since birth. However, Peter understands that true healing isn’t merely about restored legs; it’s about a restored life, a life made whole by the transformative power of Jesus Christ. This passage reminds us that Jesus doesn’t just offer temporary relief; He provides total restoration. He can hea...

In Acts 3:1-10, we see that the lame man was sure of what he needed until he received what he had not asked for. God gives us what we most need, not what we think we need most.

After the dramatic outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Peter’s sermon led to the conversion of 3,000 people (Acts 2:41). But what happened next was just as powerful: the Spirit-filled individuals and formed a community. In verses 42-47, Luke gives a snapshot of this newborn church, a model of what gospel transformation looks like in real life. In a world divided by class, race, gender, and...

Acts 2 records a life-changing moment: not just a personal experience, but the birth of the Church. On the day of Pentecost, the promised Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8) descended, filling ordinary people with extraordinary power. What followed was not confusion, but clarity; not fear, but boldness; not silence, but a Spirit-empowered proclamation of the gospel that led to thousands being saved. This passa...

Some of the most powerful legacies aren't built on stages but in living rooms - through quiet prayers, open Bibles, and consistent faith. In 2 Timothy 1:3-7, Paul highlights a sincere faith passed from Lois to Eunice to Timothy. This kind of faith isn't accidental - it's LEARNED, LIVED, AND BOLD. And when we're intentional about passing it on, it can shape generations for God's glory. A spiritual...

In Acts 1, we see that the church would begin, and the Kingdom would expand by the power of the Holy Spirit by sending His witnesses out, because the scope of God's plan is for the world.

The book of Acts tells the true story of how the gospel of Jesus Christ exploded out of Jerusalem and began to reach the world. But it's not a story that's over - it's a story we're still living in. Let's take a bird's-eye view of Acts today - not to fly past it - but to see the path so we can walk it more intentionally in the months ahead.

That first Easter morning, fear turned into faith, and mourning gave way to awe. Jesus didn’t just come back to life—He rose as King. Today, we celebrate the risen Christ—our AWESOME KING who came, who conquered sin and death, and who WILL COME AGAIN.

Palm Sunday marks the day Jesus entered Jerusalem - not with military might, but with humility, fulfilling prophecy and revealing His true mission. Yet even in celebration, Jesus weeps. Why? Because while the people shouted praise, they missed the point. The triumphal entry is not just about a moment of praise - it’s a moment of decision. Will you recognize the King?

False prophets do not announce themselves or their true intentions. They blend in to win the loyalty of others. We must heed the words of Jesus to stormproof our lives and build our house upon the rock (Jesus) instead of the sand (false teachings). What lies beneath what you're building?

Matthew 7 deals with some of the most critical choices we will ever make: how we conduct our relationship with others. These verses, part of His Sermon on the Mount, challenge us to move beyond superficial religion into a life of true discipleship. As we explore this passage, we will see that Jesus isn’t just giving us moral advice - He is inviting us into a way of living that reflects His kingdom...

In Matthew 6:19-34, Jesus continues His Sermon on the Mount by addressing one of the greatest obstacles to Kingdom living—misplaced trust. He challenges His disciples to trust God rather than wealth, worry, or the world. This passage presents three interconnected lessons: trusting God with our treasure, our needs, and our future. When we trust the King, our hearts rest in His provision, rather tha...

Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, warns against hypocritical righteousness and directs His disciples to practice their faith in a way that seeks God’s approval rather than human recognition. In Matthew 6:1-18, Jesus gives three examples: giving, prayer, and fasting. Each example calls for a heart posture that values intimacy with God over public recognition. Jesus isn’t after behavior modificatio...

In Matthew 5:17-48, Jesus delivers some of the most radical teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. He clarifies His relationship to the Law, intensifies its moral demands, and calls His followers to a standard of righteousness that is impossible apart from divine grace. Jesus came not to abolish the Law, but to demonstrate that we could never fulfill it on our own. He fulfills it for us and transfo...

In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus talks about being the salt and light of the world. Though this phrase is fairly common, we'll see that it's truly a call to show grace, mercy, and peace with everyone as we look to Jesus and imitate Him.

The world has its own definition of success—power, wealth, comfort, and status. Yet, in the opening words of His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus flips this notion upside down. Jesus redefines what it means to live a truly blessed life, one marked by dependence on God, a hunger for holiness, and faithfulness under trial. The question before us today is this: Are we pursuing the kind of life Jesus calls...