Calvary Chapel Red Wing Audio Podcast

Jesus's teaching in Matthew 7:1-14 challenges us to examine our hearts regarding judgment and discernment. He warns against harsh, hypocritical judgment while encouraging proper self-examination before helping others. Jesus uses the vivid imagery of logs and specks to illustrate our tendency to criticize in others what we struggle with ourselves. He balances this with the call to be discerning, te...

In this service, Pastor Jack Hibbs shares about Charlie Kirk and challenges the believer to live sold out for Jesus, following Charlie's example. Closing thoughts by Pastor Mike Montgomery of Calvary Chapel Red Wing.

Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:19-34 about the critical choice between earthly and heavenly treasures. Earthly possessions are temporary and vulnerable, while heavenly treasures remain secure eternally. Our hearts naturally follow what we value most, revealing our true priorities. Jesus uses the metaphor of the eye to illustrate spiritual vision and warns that we cannot serve both God and money. He en...

Listen in as Jesus gives the disciples a model for prayer, not something to just blindly recite over over, but an amazing way to talk to the Father! Prayer is an intimate conversation with our heavenly Father, not a formal recitation. Jesus provided a revolutionary model for prayer that begins by acknowledging God's holiness and kingdom before addressing our personal needs. This pattern moves us f...

Listen in as Guest Speaker, Edward Amaya shares encouragement about what Gos is doing around the world through Far Reaching Ministries! Faithfulness to God isn't about location but obedience to His calling in every season of life. Far Reaching Ministries exemplifies this through their work in dangerous regions worldwide, including training chaplains who serve in war zones with nothing but Bibles....

Jesus addresses hypocrisy in the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on our motives behind giving, prayer, and fasting. He warns against performing religious acts to gain human approval rather than pleasing God. True spirituality happens in secret, where only God sees our hearts. We must examine whether we would still practice our faith if no one ever knew about it. Living for an audience of One means b...

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus challenges us to move beyond external compliance with God's law to internal transformation. He contrasts the Pharisees' focus on outward appearances with true righteousness that begins in the heart. Jesus reinterprets commands against murder, adultery, divorce, oaths, retaliation, and treatment of enemies by addressing their root causes in our hearts. The perfecti...

Jesus calls His followers to be salt and light in a world that's decaying and dark. As salt, Christians are called to be a purifying, preserving, and flavorful influence that prevents cultural decay. As light, believers are meant to shine visibly, helping others navigate to safety. Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament law perfectly, and through His grace, we can attain a righteousness that exceeds ev...

In Nehemiah 8, we see how the Israelites gathered eagerly to hear and understand God's Word after returning from exile. Their experience teaches us that truly understanding Scripture leads to reverence, conviction, joy, and spiritual hunger. When we comprehend God's Word, it transforms us—moving us from sorrow over sin to the strength found in God's joy. To grow in understanding, we need regular r...

The Beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount reveal a radically different approach to happiness than what our world typically offers. These teachings describe supernatural character traits of Kingdom citizens, beginning with recognizing our spiritual bankruptcy and progressing through mourning over sin, meekness, hungering for righteousness, showing mercy, pursuing purity of heart, and becoming...

Jesus began His ministry in Galilee, a region considered dark and undesirable, deliberately choosing to reach the overlooked and broken. He called ordinary fishermen - Peter, Andrew, James, and John - who immediately left their nets to follow Him. Jesus' ministry combined teaching, preaching, and healing, addressing both spiritual and physical needs. This pattern reveals that God often works in un...

When heaven opens, hell responds—this spiritual principle explains why Satan attacks after our spiritual victories. Jesus faced three wilderness temptations targeting God's provision, protection, and promises, each questioning whether God could be trusted. Jesus countered each attack with Scripture from Deuteronomy, demonstrating how we should fight spiritual battles. To stand firm against temptat...

John the Baptist, described by Jesus as the greatest man born of woman, was a wilderness prophet who prepared the way for the Messiah. Though he could have followed his father's path as a temple priest, John chose the wilderness, delivering a powerful message of repentance that would later be echoed by Jesus himself. His baptism symbolized a complete turning from sin toward God, and despite his si...

In a world under the influence of evil, Christians must navigate with the Holy Spirit as their guide. Joseph's story teaches us to remain submitted and sensitive to God's leading, responding with immediate obedience when He directs our paths. God often leads us to unexpected places—our own 'Nazareth moments'—where He accomplishes great things from unlikely locations. While He rarely reveals the en...

Matthew 2:1-12 contrasts two types of worship through the story of the wise men and King Herod. While the Jewish religious leaders knew about the Messiah but remained apathetic, the Magi from distant lands pursued Jesus with determination and sacrifice. They followed the star in faith, journeying hundreds of dangerous miles to find and worship the newborn King. Their worship was characterized by j...

Listen in as Ken Mikel from Olive Tree Ministries shares about current events and prophecy.

In this study, we will see Joseph, the husband of Mary, wrestle through the news that his soon to be wife is pregnant and what happens in the aftermath.

In this study, our first in The Gospel of Matthew, we will look at the genealogy of Jesus and what it actually means for us!

The last recorded words of the Apostle Paul. See what he says to Timothy and discover what it means for us.

Here we see see Paul's final charge to young pastor, Timothy. We will glean what Paul thought was important to be his final words to Timothy and what we are to do in our own ministry to those around us.

God's Word stands as an unchanging foundation in a world of shifting truths. The Bible's unique nature, written across millennia by multiple authors, maintains perfect consistency in its message about God, sin, and salvation. It equips believers through doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. This divine guidance enables Christians to live distinctively from worldly values...

Listen in as Paul Clark leads worship, plays some original songs and shares stories to encourage you in your faith!

On the road to Emmaus, two disciples encountered the risen Jesus but failed to recognize Him due to their misaligned expectations of the Messiah. During their journey, Jesus revealed how all Scripture pointed to Him, from Genesis through the prophets. The disciples' eyes were finally opened when Jesus broke bread with them, demonstrating how intimate relationship leads to spiritual recognition. Th...