Calvary Chapel Johnson County

This week we'll take a break from our study in the book of Ephesians and take a look at a passage from the book of Ephesians...You and I as believers are to be different, we are to walk different than the rest of the world does. We are to put off the old man, put on the new man and put away undesirable characteristics that are against our Lord Jesus Christ. Cross References Introduction Ephesians...

Join us this morning for a special teaching from Dean Schmanke as he teaches from 1 Peter 2.

This week Paul we will look at a warning that Paul gave to the church in Philippi. He'll speak of the righteousness that is found by faith alone in Jesus and he will give his personal testimony and speak of the fact that when he came to know Jesus everything else went to the wayside. Cross References Verse 1 Romans 8:38-39 2 Peter 1:12-13 Verse 2 Isaiah 56:10-11 Matthew 7:15 Acts 20:29-30 Acts 15:...

This week we'll see the beginning of the final piece of Daniel which runs from Daniel 10-12. Daniel will see yet another vision...We'll also have a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes of the world we live in as we will see a spiritual battle take place. Cross References Introduction Isaiah 44:24-28 Ezra 1:1-3 Verses 4-6 Revelation 1:10-15 John 17:5 Verses 7-9 Isaiah 6:1 Isaiah 6:5 Revelation...

This morning we'll look at two men that chose to lay down their lives and their ambitions and gave their efforts to bless and minister to Paul. First, We'll look at Timothy who is said to be a son in the faith to Paul who had proved his character. Then we'll look at Epaphroditus who was said to be a brother, a fellow worker and a fellow soldier to Paul. Cross references: Introduction Proverbs 27:1...

This week we'll finish up the 70 weeks of Daniel and we will do so by focusing on the coming prince and a 1 week covenant that he will confirm. We'll talk about how he will eventually set up the abomination of desolation and we'll talk about his end. Cross References Revelation 11:1 John 5:43 Matthew 24:15-22 Revelation 11:3-12 Revelation 13:1-4 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 Revelation 13:11-18 Revelation...

This week Paul will exhort the church in Philippi in several ways. He will tell them that complaining and disputing must be absent from the believers life. He will speak of the need to hold on to the Word of life. He will talk about how we are to shine as lights as we live in a crooked and perverse generation. Cross References Verse 12 Philippians 3:14 1 Timothy 4:7-8 Verse 14 Philippians 4:8 Roma...

Tonight we will begin to unpack what is called the backbone of Bible prophecy as Gabriel the angel will speak to Daniel about 70 7 week periods that are appointed for the people of Israel. We'll talk about the coming of Jesus and His death though not for Himself and then we'll talk begin to talk about the coming prince who is to come that is known as the antichrist. Cross References Introduction L...

This week Paul will continue to encourage this church to have unity as he states that the believers in Philippi should not be filled with selfish ambition or conceit and that they should consider others better than themselves. Paul will then speak of Jesus our great example and how He left glory to come and serve those He came in contact with and then humbled Himself to the death of the cross. The...

Tonight we'll see that Daniel as he looks at the prophecies of Jeremiah understands that the 70 years of captivity are almost completed...As he realizes this he is prompted in his heart to pray, to confess the sins of he and his people, to seek the Lord's favor and forgiveness in their lives and to plead with the Lord to keep His promises. Cross References Introduction Luke 6:12-13 Matthew 26:38-3...

This week we'll finish chapter 1 of Philippians and we'll ask the question for you what does it mean to live? We'll see the example of Paul and how he consistently lived in a way that said his life was about Christ...and if he died he knew that it was gain. We'll also talk about the need to live life in a way that is worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Cross References Verse 21 John 14:1-3 Roman...

This week we'll see a vision that Daniel had that contained both a near term fulfillment in a man named Antiochus Epiphanes and a long term fulfillment in the antichrist who will one day come. We'll talk about the Medo-Persian Empire and how it was defeated by the Grecian Empire as well. Cross References Introduction Luke 4:18-19 Verses 3-4 Daniel 8:20 Verses 5-7 Daniel 8:21 Verse 24 Revelation 13...

This week we'll finish up verse 10 as we talk about having a sincere love that is without offense. Then we'll see Paul begin to give what we might consider a missionary update as he shares how his imprisonment had actually led to the furtherance of the gospel. Cross References Verse 10 James 3:9-10 Verse 11 Galatians 5:22-26 Psalm 115:1 Verse 12 Job 13:15 Verse 13 Isaiah 61:3 Verse 14 Hebrews 10:2...

This week we'll talk about a dream or vision that Daniel had and within that dream we'll see 4 beasts that both come and go and then we'll see the kingdom of God which shall endure forever. We'll talk about the antichrist and his kingdom and we'll talk about its great fall. Cross References Verses 2-3 Revelation 17:15 Verses 7-8 Revelation 17:12-13 Revelation 13:5-6 Verses 9-11 Psalm 90:1-2 Revela...

Today we'll be talking about the simple fact that the Lord will always finish the good work that He has started in our lives...We'll talk about sanctification and how it is both positional and a step by step process the Lord does in our lives. We'll also talk about love and our need to grow in God's love each day. Cross References Verse 6 Genesis 3:15 Ephesians 1:4 1 Corinthians 1:9-11 1 John 3:2-...

This week we'll be looking at one of the most famous passages in all of the Bible as Daniel is thrown into the lion's den. This man will be challenged to leave his faith behind or pay the ultimate price of losing his life and we'll see Daniel stand firm in the faith. Cross References Verse 3 1 Peter 4:11 Verse 10 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Verses 24-28 Romans 8:28

Taken from Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy considered themselves to be bondservants of Jesus Christ...They were willing to lay down all they were that they might serve the One that had done so much for them.

Today we'll begin our study in the book of Philippians and this week we'll look at an introduction to Paul's relationship with the church in Philippi. This letter written by Paul as he was on house arrest in Rome is a great encouragement to believers today that no matter what happens we can walk in the joy of Jesus. Cross References Introduction 2 Corinthians 11:23-28 Philippians 2:5 Verse 1 Phili...

This week we'll see a prideful king named Belshazzar come to his end...We'll see that he has no regard for God Almighty as he mockingly uses the utensils from the Lord's house to party. Then suddenly a hand will appear and write several ominous words that no one can interpret. Daniel will be brought in to deliver the message that the Babylonian kingdom was over and we'll see that the very same nig...

This week we'll conclude our study through the book of Acts. We'll see Paul and those with him crash land on the island of Malta where they will spend some time ministering and then we'll see Paul finally make it Rome where he will also minister to all who came to him. Cross References Chapter 28 Verses 3-5 Matthew 20:28 Philippians 2:5-8 Verse 6 Mark 16:17-18 Verses 11-16 John 17:20-21 John 13:34...

This week we'll see the Lord take the world's most powerful man and in a moments notice allow him to become like the beasts of the field. We'll talk about pride today and how the Lord always resists those that are proud...and we'll see the Lord bring this man to a place of recognition in his life that God is the authority in this world and He sets whoever He wishes on the throne. Cross References...

Taken from Acts 26:28 as Paul speaks to King Agrippa. This was a king that was close to making a decision for Christ and yet he refused to believe.

This week we'll see Paul begin his journey to Jerusalem and he'll be on a boat under the authority of a Roman centurion. We'll see pretty quickly though that problems will arise and the Lord will eventually redirect Paul for a whole new ministry on an island called Malta. Cross References Verses 19-23 Psalm 16:10 1 John 2:3-4 Verses 27-38 Psalm 24:18-19

Tonight we'll be looking at Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego as they go through perhaps the most difficult challenge that they faced in their lives. The king of Babylon will have a golden statue made and all who are present are commanded to bow and worship it...Those who refuse would surely die. We'll see these three men choose to honor the Lord God Almighty and God will show up big in their lives....