Calvary Bible Church-NH

This week, Pastor Chris begins a new series on Kingdom Living.

The New Testament reveals a profound truth: as followers of Jesus, we are not merely called to gather but to be sent into the world to fulfill God’s mission. Churches often measure success by attendance and budgets, but the New Testament prioritizes sending workers into the harvest field. As individuals, we can embrace that God has sent us to where he has us now to Glorify Him, Love People, and Ma...

The endless pursuit of more— more success, more possessions, more recognition—often leaves us restless and dissatisfied. But in Matthew 4, we see Jesus demonstrate a life of perfect contentment: He models it, offers it through His Kingdom, and enables us to experience it through His presence. Will we seek contentment in the world, or will we find it in the Savior who alone can satisfy our souls?

Solomon’s life illustrates great potential, generous blessings, and unfortunate failures. Despite his wisdom, he sought meaning in wealth, pleasure, knowledge, and power, but found it all to be “vanity and striving after wind”. His reflections in Ecclesiastes warn about the dangers of discontentment and emphasize finding satisfaction in God alone. Solomon’s story teaches us that true contentment d...

Last week, we examined Paul’s declaration in Philippians 4:10-13, where he reveals his secret of contentment in every situation, rooted in his identity in Christ. His confidence that “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” highlights this. To understand how Paul achieved such peace, we look at Philippians 3:1-16, where he relinquished worldly achievements for the worth of knowing C...

Contentment is a powerful and rare virtue that shapes how we live, trust God, and find peace. In today's fast paced, consumer-driven world, we often equate happiness with having more. But biblical contentment is something deeper and enduring. Biblical contentment is a spiritual posture rooted in God's sufficiency.

The word “behold” appears frequently in Scripture, yet glossing over its significance is easy. In English, it means to “see” or “observe,” but it’s far more profound in the biblical context. “Behold” is an invitation to stop, focus, and consider deeply what is being presented. It’s not a casual glance but a deliberate act of fixing one’s attention on something extraordinary. BEHOLDING Jesus as the...

The incarnation of Jesus is arguably the greatest act of humility ever. God becoming flesh, coming to earth, and living as a human all so he could rescue a rebellious and sinful people is a magnificent display of His gentle and humble love for His creation. We are privileged to worship, serve, and proclaim the wonders of our humble savior.

Remembering Jesus this Christmas reminds us of the Reason for the Season. The reason for Christmas is that the world was suffering and dying from the self inflicted wounds of our depravity. Humanity turned away from a loving God, yet He welcomed us back in the most sacrificial, powerful, and perfect way by giving us Himself. We all need perspective on the actual value of what we call Christmas. Th...

Lamentations ends with Jeremiah’s cry of desperation for the Lord to bring relief and renewal to the broken people of Israel. This prayer models a raw and honest emotional state that roots itself in the reminders of God’s promises.

The priests were responsible for upholding God's law (Lev. 10:10-11), and the prophets were meant to convey His messages. However, by the time of Jeremiah, both roles had become corrupt (Jer. 6:13-14). These leaders assured the people that judgment would not come, directly contradicting God's warnings (Jer. 23:16 17). At their best, the Old Testament prophets, priests, and kings foreshadowed the c...

The third lament of Jeremiah is very personal as it focuses on the intensifying nature of suffering. Jeremiah expresses his feelings of despair, making his pivot to hope even more impactful for the reader. His raw honesty about pain in the light of his hope in God's mercy and faithfulness is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest times, God's loyal love and mercy are unfailing. This chapter...

Lamentations chapter 2 continues the writer’s reflection on God’s divine punishment of Jerusalem. The fall of Jerusalem was an act of divine justice, intended to repay a wayward people for their rebellion. It was also love, intended to chasten God’s people to turn them away from their sins. Through sufferings of defeat and exile, God’s people could finally learn not to place their confidence in ki...

This week, we have the privilege to hear from our keynote speaker and supported missionary Dave Spinale. We encourage you to pray for our missionaries and their families as they serve the Lord in their respective mission fields.

The book of Lamentations is read as reflective mourning over the destruction of the temple and the devastation of Jerusalem. The temple, a symbol of God’s covenant, was destroyed. The people had abandoned their relationship with God, departed from His Word, and transferred their trust from God to political allies and the temple itself. When God’s people abandon Him and depart from His Word, traged...

Mark 10:17-22 is filled with encouragements, and it’s also incredibly challenging. It reveals some huge realities of our walk with Jesus. Jesus is asking us to treasure Him above anything else. Is the Gospel your greatest joy? Is Jesus your treasure?

Nehemiah 13 brings us to the end of Nehemiah's account, but the work of restoration and renewal is far from over. After leading the people in rebuilding the walls and renewing their commitment to God, Nehemiah returns from a trip to Persia to find the people falling back into old patterns of compromise. This final chapter highlights a sobering reality: our spiritual vitality requires constant dili...

Psalm 119:105 says “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Nehemiah 9 echoes this showing that the Word of God leads to spiritual restoration, acknowledging God's greatness and faithfulness, confessing failure and rebellion, and renewing commitment.

What comes to mind when you think of worship? In Nehemiah 7 and 8, we'll see that worship of God restores our spiritual vitality, raises leaders, reinforces identity, roots legacy, recalls truth, and revives community. Worship is the heartfelt expression of our remembrance of God's character and work.

In Nehemiah 6, we see Nehemiah facing intense opposition as he works to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls. The enemy’s tactics shift from external force to subtle manipulation. The enemy’s goal is clear: to distract, discredit, and ultimately defeat Nehemiah. But Nehemiah’s responses offer a model for us in spiritual battles today. Spiritual battles can be exhausting and disorienting, but losing sight of...

We will have the privilege of hearing from our supported missionary from Senegal, Josh Bell, during our morning worship service. You won't want to miss hearing what God has laid on his heart to share with us!

William Gurnall wrote “We fear men so much because we fear God so little.” Do we fear God? Do we understand God's heart for justice? Do we trust in God's justice? Nehemiah chapter 5 shows us that God-fearing people accept the responsibility of confronting injustice and addressing sin, while doing so with courage and a commitment to righteousness.

The books of Ezra and Nehemiah reminds us that spiritual opposition will reappear in different ways in each generation; we must expect it and by God’s grace overcome it.

It is much easier to serve in the face of adversity when you are not alone. Nehemiah Chapter 3 offers us an exciting picture of what can happen when God's people come together. God's desire is for us to come together to accomplish our mission to Glorify God, Love People, and Make Disciples.