Calvary Bible Church-NH

As servants of God, each of us have opportunity to Rebuild and Renew our character. To serve God well we must develop our courage, character and competency. Nehemiah illustrates these qualities throughout chapter 2 in his boldness in facing challenges, his integrity in seeking God's guidance, and his competency in planning and executing the rebuilding project. Nehemiah serves as a helpful model fo...

Because of God, you can experience a spiritual rebuilding and renewal. God offers bright hope, the hope of fresh starts and new beginnings. In Nehemiah, the people of Israel are given a fresh start. The challenge is following through on living in right relationship with God.

Today we will hear about the recent CBC Mission trips and the joy in receiving and sharing the Gospel.

As we conclude our time in the book of Esther, we reflect on the lessons we've learned. God uses broken and unlikely vessels. God is sovereign and knows what is best for us. Evil will become a victim of its own devices. We must learn to navigate living as followers of God and living as good citizens in a pagan society. What a gift God has given us in the powerful reminder that God is working in al...

In this passage, we'll look at three lessons of God’s Justice in the Story of Esther: we will reap what we sow, ultimate justice awaits, and when God is for us, none can stand against us. When we truly understand God's sovereignty, it should have an effect on our daily decisions.

Chiastic structure is a literary device in which a sequence of ideas is presented and then presented in reverse order. For example, Ben Franklin said, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." The result is a mirror effect. At the climax of the story's structure, we see the reversal of events that bring life instead of death. Esther and Mordecai actively participate in the unfolding dram...

Each of us has the opportunity to reflect on God’s person and work in history and our own lives. Chapter 4 powerfully displays the dichotomy of God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility.

In chapter 3 we read of the rise of the villain Haman and his plot to destroy the Jews. This story pictures Haman having all seven of the characteristics that Proverbs 6:16-19 says the Lord hates: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among br...

God's plan includes using imperfect people. In Esther 2, we'll see God's silent work, even though Esther and Mordecai had no knowledge that God would use them to save the Jews.

We need to understand that God is at work behind the scenes of history, our present, and our future. When we look at present times we may ask “where is God in our world? What is our responsibility in it all? Where is God when he doesn’t seem to be at work in my situation?” Esther offers us a great example of God’s quiet sovereignty and our responsibility to make righteous choices in our own life f...

As we study the backdrop for the book of Esther, we get a big picture of the Sovereignty of God, and that He is always working His plan regardless of the geo-political chaos or the unfaithfulness of His people.

The Greek word mathētēs refers to a learner or student who is apprenticed to a teacher to learn from him. Simply put, the call to live as "Disciples" of Jesus is a life of learnership.

Conducting our lives amid social, mental, and spiritual battles requires the spiritual strength to do ministry. This spiritual strength comes from the Gospel, and it gives us the tenacity needed to stay strong in the storms of life.

The mission to Glorify God, Love People, and Make Disciples is worthy of our sacrifice, because the mission is worth it.

Biblical principles empower our ability to reap what we sow. Today we'll look at four principles the Bible gives for generosity: giving systematically, proportionally, cheerfully, and generously.

Our stewardship should be a reflection of Christ's Lordship in our lives. Once we establish that the Lord owns it all our role becomes clear: our stewardship was meant to be used to serve Christ, His body, and to show a lost world the joy and contentment we have in owning nothing this world has to offer.

In our first sermon on what the Bible says about giving, we see that generosity is a gift from our generous God, and it's the outward expression of inward affections.

As we close our series in Colossians, we see that those who follow Jesus are called to grow in our communication, fellowship, and ministry.

Jesus' resurrection makes new life possible (get we can an amen on that?), and because of this new life, we're all on a journey together toward spiritual understanding and maturity as we follow Him. Everyone has a Next Step on their spiritual journey...what's yours?

We have Christ-Centered Responsibilities in our family and work life: in Christ we are responsible to have Harmonious Homes, and by offering ourselves to God through our work, we can reach others with the Gospel.

In the bustling rhythm of our lives, it's easy to lose sight of the profound truth that Jesus not only offers us salvation but also invites us into a transformative journey. As we delve into Colossians 3:1-17, we uncover the profound reality that above all, Christ has the power to reshape our lives, infusing them with purpose and meaning.

In this passage, the apostle Paul addresses the Colossian church, warning them against false teachings. These teachings emphasized external rules, rituals, and self-denial as a means to righteousness. However, Paul emphasizes that true transformation comes from a heart changed by the gospel of Jesus Christ, not mere adherence to regulations. To combat deceptive philosophy, we must cling to Christ-...

Christ is all you need to be spiritually alive. Christ is our confirmation, our divine liberator, and our victory.

Last week we were challenged to examine how we have organized our life in light of Jesus’ preeminence. This week, Paul moves into a personal testimony of how he has been changed by this revelation in his own life.