Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale

As we continue through our teaching of 2 Timothy, Pastor Joe Ferraro from our West Boca campus examines the apostle Paul's exhortation to Timothy to focus his efforts on fulfilling the ministry that God has brought before him and to be faithful to what has been entrusted to him–and to us.

As we continue our study of 2 Timothy, Pastor Jerry Sander of our Boca Raton campus explores Paul's words to young Timothy. Here we are encouraged to not be deceived, discouraged, or distracted, but rather to remain focused on the basics of our faith, allowing God's inspired Word to train us into Christian men and women others can follow.

The apostle Paul warns Timothy that in the last days, perilous times will come. Although this is true for all of us, no matter where we are in life, Pastor Fidel Gomez reminds us to keep our eyes on Jesus, because whatever "peril" we may face the greater truth is that this is not the end.

Continuing through our study of 2 Timothy, Pastor Chris Baselice of our Plantation campus teaches on the second chapter—the apostle Paul's last letter to Timothy. In this message we are challenged to be dividers of the Word, doers of the Word, and defenders of the Word.

Pastor Billy paints a picture of the apostle Paul writing to Timothy from his prison cell. Paul's message in chapter 2 was for Timothy to be strong in grace. To accomplish this, it takes the focus of a soldier in war, the discipline of an athlete in competition, and the patience of a farmer with his crops.

In this first teaching of our study through the Book of 2 Timothy–the last letter from the apostle Paul–Pastor Doug Sauder shares with us the wisdom that comes from this key biblical figure and how it relates to us today.

As Pastor Jerry Sander concludes our series in the Book of 1 Timothy, he breaks down the Christian life—a life that's personal, powerful, and perilous but also one of pursuit, patience, and potential pitfalls. Through this message, we're encouraged to “stay the course” that God has prepared for us.

What is the most radical way you could live your life for the gospel? Sometimes it's not seen in the most extreme ways but in the every day. Paul continues his letter to Timothy sharing practical examples of ways the church could be a witness of Christ to those around them by living their lives with honor, humility, and contentment.

What makes someone a strong leader? This weekend, Pastor Doug Sauder closed out our “Build” series through the Book of Nehemiah with a teaching in Nehemiah 13 offering a sober reminder of the qualifications for spiritual leadership.

In Nehemiah 11 and 12, the Jews in Jerusalem rejoice over the building of the walls with an elaborate, carefully planned celebration. This weekend was FPU Celebration Weekend, and as we heard some amazing testimonies of the work God has done through this class, Pastor Doug shared some important principles regarding the power of celebration.

Newsflash: the Church is made up of imperfect people! As a young pastor, Timothy faced many challenges overseeing an imperfect family of believers. Seeing this, Paul gives wise advice and specific guidelines about how to love and lead men and women of all ages and position into right and holy relationships.

After gathering inside the newly rebuilt walls of Jerusalem, the people of Israel began a fast, publicly repenting and confessing their sins and rededicating themselves to worship and obey God. Pastor Fidel Gomez relates this story from Nehemiah 9 and 10 to show that God is forgiving and merciful and that He will bless and revive us when we repent and turn to Him.

In this installment of our study through the Book of 1 Timothy, Pastor Steve Mayo takes an in-depth look at chapter 4 and what it takes to be a devoted servant of Jesus Christ.

In this installment of our study through the Book of 1 Timothy, Pastor Steve Mayo takes an in-depth look at chapter 4 and what it takes to be a devoted servant of Jesus Christ.

The apostle Paul planted a church in Ephesus that was later turned over to his young protégé Timothy. As Pastor Fidel Gomez continues our series through 1 Timothy, we see Paul outline how the church should function and describes the qualities Timothy needs to look for in the men who will help him lead the church.

After 52 days of great opposition, the walls of Jerusalem were completed. Now, thousands of Israelites gathered together to hear the Word of God for the first time after 70 years of captivity. Here we see one of the first Spirit-filled revivals in history, and we learn that true restoration does not begin until the hearts of men have been revived by the Word of God.

Are there any rules in your house? Maybe it's to turn the lights off when you leave the room or never go to bed angry. Continuing our midweek “Build” study through 1 Timothy, Pastor Billy Venezia shares the apostle Paul's concern for the church at Ephesus as he lays down clear rules for how the church ought to pray and worship and outlines the specific, God-ordained roles for men in women in the c...

Has fear ever crippled you from completing what God has called you to do? You're not alone! This weekend, Pastor Doug Sauder shared from Nehemiah 6–7, taking us through the attacks toward Nehemiah as he closed in on the completion of the wall. See Nehemiah's resolve to continue the work God had for him and be inspired to stand firm against the enemies in your life.

How far does the grace of the Lord extend? Continuing our midweek “Build” study through 1 Timothy, youth leader Andrew Lundy shares how God's grace makes ministry out of a mess, creates an exhibit of God's mercy out of flawed humanity, produces Christ-centered glory in a self-centered world, and provides the sufficiency of strength for the deficiency of faith.

In the fifth chapter of Nehemiah, we see God's people facing injustice. As we study Nehemiah's Christ-like reaction, we learn how to pause and pray instead of letting our anger drive us to hasty action, and we discover how to properly take a stand for justice knowing that our God responds, redeems, and remembers.

Guest speaker Joe Focht from Calvary Chapel Philadelphia starts off our study in 1 Timothy. Through this teaching, we learn how Paul's exhortation to Timothy to live for Christ in a culture on decline is as relevant today as it was when it was written.

Whenever God's people rise up to build, the enemy rises up to destroy. Continuing the study through the Book of Nehemiah in our “Build” series, Pastor Chris Baselice challenges us to expect the attack of the enemy and be ready to fight for our families as we continue the work.

As Pastor Doug Sauder continues through the Book of Nehemiah in our “Build” series, we learn that God pours vision into His servants. When God is doing a deep work in your life, He leads you into a difficult, desert environment to fully form the vision He's placed in your heart.

As Pastor Chris Baselice gives us an overview of the Book of Ezra, we learn that while the people build the temple, God is building the people.

It's hard when you find yourself in God's waiting room, but it's here that He builds your character. This is what God did for Nehemiah, a man of patience and prayer. Nehemiah understood that God needed to build the walls of his heart before he could rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. In this message, Pastor Billy Venezia challenges us to consider prayer and patience as building blocks in the shaping...