Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale

The statistics show 10 out of 10 people will die. And when it comes, where will you go? In part two of our series on heaven, Pastor Chris Baselice explains why heaven is not our default destination, how what we believe determines where we go, and how we can know for sure we’re going to heaven.

In week one of our discipleship class series, Pastor Doug explores what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

Have you ever wondered what heaven will be like? Do you have any questions about where we go when we die? Are you looking for a richer understanding of who God is? In week one of our heaven series, Pastor Doug Sauder explains the reality of heaven, dispels the misconceptions and lies Satan has sold us about the afterlife, and shares how having an eternal mindset can change your life today.

In week one of our discipleship class series, Pastor Doug explores what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ.

In this special Easter message, celebrate with us as Pastor Doug shares how the resurrection of Jesus can change our lives and give us hope for a new future.

In this special Good Friday message, we'll go back in time to examine Good Friday from perspective of Matthew, one of the Jesus' disciples. Follow along as Pastor Doug shares Matthew's account of the crucifixion in vivid detail, and remember how Jesus Christ took our place, bore our punishment, and died on our behalf.

Continuing our study through the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Doug shares from Matthew 5:17–26. In this message, we explore purpose of God’s law, how Jesus came to give the law its full meaning, and what the law of the kingdom means for our lives.

In part one of our Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Doug gives us a synopsis of the Beatitudes, explaining the presence of the Kingdom of God on earth and the power of the promises of God.

The church of Philippi had a distinctive reputation for its heart of generosity. Paul writes to the church, “I am full, having received from . . . you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God” (Philippians 4:18 NKJV). As we act as generous vessels, God meets our needs for He loves a cheerful giver.

How can we find peace of mind in the middle of chaos? Life is full of things that can rob our joy, but there is only one way to have true peace: Jesus! Continuing our “Better Together” series through the Book of Philippians, Pastor Doug Sauder lays out seven spiritual disciplines that, if put into practice, will help us grow closer to Christ as we reflect His character and experience genuine peace...

What does it mean to be a citizen of Heaven, and how does that impact your life on the earth? Continuing our “Better Together” series, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches us that citizens of Heaven have the responsibility to influence their world, give earthly politics their proper weight, give up their rights for the gospel, and know that the best is yet to come!

Pastor Doug Sauder kicks off week four of “Better Together” in Philippians 3:1-14. We are reminded that confidence in our flesh does not lead to righteousness. Instead, we must remain confident and boastful only in knowing the Lord, knowing that confidence and righteousness are the results of abundant relationship with Him—not religion.

Guest speaker Pastor Nate Holdridge of Calvary Chapel Monterey shares from Philippians chapter two. Here we find Paul exhorting us to "work out our salvation" with the promise that God's command is also the assurance of His enabling. When we submit to God, He empowers us to do His will.

Did you know that you fight a daily battle in your mind? And the enemy is formidable. It’s an issue that every person faces, an issue that wages war within us: pride. But how do you defeat this enemy? This weekend we continue our “Better Together” series as Pastor Doug shares from Philippians 2:1–11, explaining that pride can only be vanquished when we surrender up our rights and put others first,...

In this week’s message, Pastor Doug Sauder teaches on the importance of living in community with others and for others. Rather than asking, “What do I want to do with my life?” we’re taught we should look beyond our own desires toward what God has waiting for us and our communities.

In this message, Pastor Doug Sauder shares from the Book of Philippians chapter one. Here we find Paul writing to the church in Phillippi from a jail cell, but despite his circumstances he is filled with joy having witnessed a woman, a slave, and a gentile united around the gospel. Therefore, be encouraged that regardless of your race, income, gender, or title, we labor together under one banner,...

In this message pastor Doug Sauder wraps up our study in 1 Thessalonians as we look at Paul's final exhortations to the church. Here Paul encourages God's people to be aware of seven principles that mark the life of a believer: rejoice, pray, give thanks, be at peace, examine yourself closely, don't quench the spirit of God, and cultivate a love for truth.

From television and movies to popular novels, it seems people are becoming increasingly infatuated with the apocalypse, the end times. For many (even Christians), this brings about feelings of fear and anxiety. But this weekend, as we continued to work our way through 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Doug showed us why the end times—when Jesus returns for His Church—shouldn't make us fearful, but hopeful a...

There are a lot of things in life that promise to take us to the next level: higher education, job opportunities, fitness programs, relationships. But this weekend, as we continued making our way through 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Duane Roberts from our Boynton campus explained that it's only through the love of God that we can reach the next level of life!

As we continue our study through 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Alan Platt teaches us that it is through our identity in Christ that we are inheritors of His maturity and authority. We learn that in spite of trials and tribulations, our faith and love for one another must remain evident.

Continuing our examination of the basic elements of Christianity, Pastor Jerry Sander taught from 1 Thessalonians 2. Through this teaching, we learn that as children of God we are not only welcomed into His family, but we are also worthy witnesses of His grace.

Kicking off our study through 1 Thessalonians, Paul's first letter, Pastor Doug shared how, above all else, the most important identifier we have is that we are children of God in Christ. As we center ourselves upon this identity, we will be motivated to honor the Lord with our lives, use our words to speak life into the lives of others, and ultimately be used by the Spirit to leave a deep impress...

Finishing our series in the book of 2 Timothy, Pastor Duane Roberts reminds us that no matter what trial is going on in our lives, we can trust that God is always enough.