Calvary Chapel South Messages

Greg Parker walks through the Bible’s big picture, tracing the theme of “garden to garden city” from Genesis to Revelation. Beginning in Genesis 1–3, he shows how God establishes the garden and invites people into His work, then follows that thread through passages like Matthew 13, Matthew 21, John 15, and 1 Corinthians 3 to explore what it means to be part of what God is growing. Along the way, h...

Pastor Gerrit teaches through Luke 8:22–39, following Jesus from the storm on the Sea of Galilee to the encounter with the demon-possessed man in the region of the Gadarenes. This Bible teaching highlights Jesus’ authority over creation as He calms the wind and waves, and His authority over the spiritual realm as demons recognize Him and submit to His command. The passage also reveals His power to...

Pastor Kevin teaches from Luke 8:40–56, focusing on the theme of desperate faith through the accounts of Jairus and the woman with the flow of blood. In this Bible teaching, he walks through how both individuals, coming from very different circumstances, are brought to Jesus in their need and how that desperation becomes the place where faith is expressed. Pastor Kevin connects these moments to th...

Greg Parker introduces an overview of the Bible’s unified story, drawing from passages from Genesis through Revelation. He explains how Scripture presents a single, unfolding narrative rather than a collection of disconnected parts, emphasizing God’s purpose to unite all things in Christ. Greg highlights how key themes introduced in Genesis, such as creation, the fall, and the serpent, are carried...

Pastor Kevin teaches through Luke 8:1–21, focusing on the Parable of the Sower and Jesus’ call to “take heed how you hear.” This Bible teaching explains that the seed is the word of God and that the four soils represent different conditions of the human heart, revealing why people respond to God’s word in different ways. Pastor Kevin walks through the hard, shallow, divided, and receptive heart, s...

Pastor Gerrit teaches through 2 Samuel 24 in this verse-by-verse Bible study, concluding the book of 2 Samuel by examining David’s census of Israel and the consequences that follow. This passage focuses on the danger of relying on human strength rather than the Lord, showing how David’s heart led him to count on the wrong things and how conviction, repentance, and God’s mercy unfold in response. T...

On Easter Sunday, Pastor Kevin teaches verse-by-verse through Luke 24:1–53, focusing on the resurrection of Jesus Christ and what it means for dying, living, and believing. He walks through the eyewitness accounts of the empty tomb and the risen Jesus, showing how the Gospels consistently point to the reality that Jesus rose bodily from the dead. This teaching highlights how the resurrection fulfi...

Ethan Andrew shares at our midweek service about his story of leaving the LDS church, some basics about the Mormon faith and how Christians can better evangelize to Mormons based on his own experience as a Mormon missionary who interacted with Christians.

Pastor Kevin teaches verse by verse through Luke 19:28–44, walking through Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem in what is often called the Triumphal Entry or Palm Sunday. He points out how Jesus comes with deliberate preparation, showing that God goes before His people and is personally involved in every step of salvation. The message also follows the public acclamation of Jesus as King, connecting the cr...

In this verse-by-verse Bible teaching through 2 Samuel 23, Pastor Gerrit reflects on the last words of David and the account of his mighty men, drawing out principles of godly leadership and faithful service. Focusing on David’s final psalm, he highlights how good leaders are raised up by God, walk in humility, and lead with justice in the fear of the Lord, shaped by both the Word of God and the S...

Pastor Kevin teaches verse-by-verse through Luke 7:36–50, focusing on the account of Jesus, the Pharisee, and the sinful woman to highlight the reality of sin and the fullness of God’s forgiveness. He contrasts Simon’s critical, self-assured posture with the woman’s humble response, emphasizing that both stand as debtors who cannot repay what they owe. The teaching centers on Jesus’ parable of the...

Pastor Paul teaches verse-by-verse through 2 Samuel 22, a song of David that reflects on God’s faithfulness in delivering him from his enemies. This Bible teaching focuses on how to read and apply the Psalms, learning to be honest with God while holding on to truths about His character as our rock, refuge, and deliverer. Drawing from David’s words, Pastor Paul highlights the importance of trusting...

Pastor Gerrit teaches verse-by-verse through Luke 7:18–35, focusing on John the Baptist’s doubts and how Jesus responded. This teaching highlights John’s faithfulness, Christ’s miracles, and the difference between earthly expectations and God’s eternal plan. The message explores how believers can bring their questions to the Lord, wait on Him faithfully, and see His wisdom through transformed live...

In this message from 2 Timothy 4, Pastor Jack Arnold unpacks Paul’s final words to Timothy, written from a Roman prison as Nero’s persecution of Christians raged and the Roman Empire faced upheaval. Paul’s letter isn’t a complaint, it’s a call to faithfulness, courage, and purpose in the face of adversity. Pastor Jack draws parallels between Paul’s unwavering dedication and the intentional, discip...

Pastor Dan Renner teaches from 2 Timothy 3, highlighting the importance of being faithful in a world full of challenges and distractions. Using Paul and Timothy as examples, he emphasizes the need for Christian men to be grounded in the Word of God, to pursue spiritual growth, and to invest in relationships where older believers mentor younger ones. The message encourages men to cultivate faithful...

Pastor Sean Hollen teaches through 2 Timothy 2, emphasizing that true strength for the Christian life comes not from personal ability but from the grace of God. Paul instructs Timothy to remain strong in grace and to pass the truth of the gospel on to faithful men who will continue teaching others. The message highlights the importance of faithfulness, spiritual endurance, and a life fully depende...

Pastor Brian Headrick teaches verse-by-verse through 2 Timothy 1, reflecting on Paul’s final encouragement to the young pastor Timothy. Pastor Brian highlights Paul’s call to remember God’s will, stir up the gifts He has given, and remain faithful in service, prayer, and discipleship. The teaching emphasizes the importance of older believers investing in the next generation, following Christ with...

In this verse-by-verse Bible teaching from 2 Samuel 21, Sam Vargas looks at a difficult passage during the reign of King David, where a three-year famine leads David to seek the Lord and learn that it is connected to Saul’s actions against the Gibeonites. The teaching explores God’s faithfulness to His promises, the seriousness of sin and its effects on others, and the importance of humility and d...

Pastor Kevin teaches verse-by-verse through Luke 7:1–19, focusing on the faith of the Roman centurion and the compassion of Jesus for a grieving widow in the town of Nain. In this Bible teaching, he explains how the centurion’s understanding of authority and humility led him to trust that Jesus could heal his servant simply by speaking a word, a faith that caused Jesus to marvel. The message also...

In this message, missionary Saleh shares about faith and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, drawing from passages including Luke 14:25–26 and John 16:23–24. He explains how faith grows as believers hear and trust the Word of God, moving beyond knowledge of Scripture to a personal confidence in what God has said. Saleh also recounts his own testimony of coming to faith in Jesus, being filled with...

In this message from Gospel of Luke 6:20–49, Pastor Kevin teaches through Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain, focusing on the blessings and woes that describe the true life of a disciple. He explains the contrast between the poor and the rich, the hungry and the full, those who weep and those who laugh, and those who are rejected versus those who are praised, showing how Jesus redefines security, satisfac...

Pastor Gerrit teaches verse-by-verse through 2 Samuel 20, continuing our study of the life of David and addressing the instability of his kingdom after Absalom’s rebellion. He explains how Sheba’s uprising, Joab’s violence, and the tragic consequences of past sin reveal the reality of living in a broken and divided world. Drawing from David’s example and failure, Pastor Gerrit outlines practical i...

In this verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Luke 6:12–19, Pastor Kevin teaches through the moment Jesus prayed all night, chose the twelve apostles, and ministered to the crowds with power and compassion. Focusing on Jesus’ example, he explains the priority of prayer as the foundation for knowing God, making wise decisions, and living in alignment with His will. The message highlights the need for...

Pastor Gerrit teaches verse-by-verse through 2 Samuel 19, focusing on David’s return to the throne and the responses of those who helped bring back the king. This Bible teaching looks at David’s restoration, the repentance of Shimei, the loyalty and contentment of Mephibosheth, and the generosity of Barzillai, highlighting themes of humility, mercy, gratitude, and faithful stewardship. As the chap...

Pastor Gerrit teaches verse by verse through Luke 6:1–11, where Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees over the Sabbath and reveals Himself as the Lord of the Sabbath. In this Bible teaching, we see two scenes, Jesus’ disciples gathering grain and the healing of a man with a withered hand, that highlight the difference between human legalism and God’s heart of mercy and compassion. Pastor Gerrit exp...