Calvary Chapel South Messages

In this message from 2 Samuel 2:8–3:21, Pastor Gerrit traces the unfolding tension between Abner, Joab, and David during the early days of David’s rise to kingship. Through the political struggles, personal rivalries, and civil war between the house of Saul and the house of David, we see lessons on waiting patiently for God’s timing, recognizing the futility of resisting His will, and the harm cau...

In this study from Ruth chapter 2, Pastor Kevin teaches on Ruth’s faithful obedience and God’s quiet providence as she goes to glean in the fields. Her encounter with Boaz shows how God works through everyday circumstances to provide and guide His people. The message highlights the steady faith, kindness, and integrity seen in Ruth and Boaz, and how these qualities reflect God’s own care and faith...

Pastor Gerrit begins the study of 2 Samuel, tracing the continuation of God’s unfolding plan for His people through David’s rise to leadership. With Saul’s death and David’s ascension to the throne, the passage reveals David’s remarkable response, not of celebration, but of mourning and honor toward Saul and Jonathan. Pastor Gerrit reflects on how David avoided bitterness by trusting God’s soverei...

Why do you believe what you say you believe? For many years Jon would ask his believing friends that very questions. The answers he got were not persuasive and usually he left the conversation more affirmed in his atheism. The reason we should believe something is because it accurately reflects the way the world really is. In this talk Jon explores his past as an atheist and shows why he had to ma...

Pastor Gerrit closes the series through 1 Samuel with a message from chapters 30–31, contrasting how David and Saul respond to despair. When faced with loss, David seeks the Lord’s strength and guidance, while Saul turns away from Him. Through this contrast, Pastor Gerrit reminds believers that the way forward in hardship is to trust God’s promises, seek His direction, and walk in faithful obedien...

In this opening study of the book of Ruth, Pastor Kevin reminds us that God is at work in the ordinary events of life, accomplishing His redemptive purposes even in seasons of loss and sorrow. Through Naomi’s bitterness and Ruth’s loyal love, we see a portrait of Christ’s redeeming grace, God’s love shining against the dark backdrop of a broken world. God’s providence is never absent, His redempti...

In this teaching from 1 Samuel 28–29, the focus turns to Saul’s final days as he seeks guidance apart from God, consulting a medium at Endor after the Lord’s silence. Through Saul’s tragic choices and David’s difficult circumstances, the message contrasts desperation without faith and trust rooted in God’s promises.

Guest speaker Pastor Matt Kessie of Calvary Chapel Tri-Cities shares from Mark 12 for Mission Sunday. In this passage, Jesus responds to a series of questions meant to trap Him, yet each answer reveals the heart of God and what He values most. Pastor Matt reminds us that our highest calling is to love God with all our heart and to live that love out in obedience and compassion toward others. He co...

In 1 Samuel 26 and 27, David is once again pursued by Saul and faces another opportunity to take his enemy’s life. Instead of acting in vengeance, David chooses to trust in God’s justice and timing. The message reflects on what it means to live for the chief end of man: to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. It also considers how this truth shaped David’s restraint and his relationship with the Lor...

In this message from Judges 19–21, Pastor Kevin reflects on one of the most difficult sections in Israel’s history, when “everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Beginning with the account of the Levite and his concubine, the sermon shows how neglect of God’s word led to moral decline, brokenness in families, and conflict among the tribes. The near-destruction of the tribe of Benjamin illust...

In this study from 1 Samuel 25, we see how David’s presumption and frustrated expectations led to anger and a desire for vengeance. Through Nabal’s insult and Abigail’s wise intervention, the passage shows the danger of pride and wrath, and the mercy of God in keeping His servant from sin. The lesson calls us to lay down presumption, overcome evil with good, and walk in the Spirit rather than in a...

Guest speaker Pastor Lloyd Pulley from Calvary Chapel Old Bridge shares a message on God’s steady faithfulness through the joys and challenges of ministry, family, and everyday life. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4–5, he considers Paul’s reminder that our earthly bodies are only temporary, like tents, while God is preparing an eternal home for us. In light of this promise, believers are encouraged to...

In this message from 1 Samuel 23–24, we follow David as he flees Saul and hides in the wilderness. David shows wisdom by seeking the Lord’s direction before acting, courage in rescuing the people of Keilah despite danger, and deep conviction in refusing to take Saul’s life when given the chance in the cave at En-gedi. Instead of seizing the throne, David entrusts vengeance and justice to God, resp...

In 1 Samuel 21–22, David is forced onto the road as a fugitive, facing fear, danger, and betrayal. He seeks food and a weapon at Nob, where Doeg the Edomite sees him, and then escapes to Gath, where he pretends madness to survive. Hiding in the cave of Adullam, David pours out psalms of trust in God, even while surrounded by distress and uncertainty. There, God begins to shape a band of outcasts i...

Judges 19 tells one of the darkest stories in Israel’s history, showing the collapse of morality when people reject God’s authority. The sin of Gibeah mirrors Sodom and Gomorrah, with rampant homosexuality, violence, and the abuse of hospitality. This passage shows how corruption spreads from priests to homes to government, leaving a nation without a moral compass. The warning is clear for today:...

In 1 Samuel 20, David finds himself truly “between a rock and a hard place.” King Saul’s jealousy has escalated into rage, and David must choose between life on the run or certain death if he stays. At the same time, Jonathan faces his own painful dilemma—loyalty to his father or faithfulness to his friend. This message explores how both men navigate betrayal, fear, and costly decisions, and how J...

Pastor Kevin teaches from Judges 17–18 on the dangers of apostasy. Micah’s idols and the tribe of Dan’s search for an easier inheritance show what happens when everyone does what is right in their own eyes. True security is only found in God’s word and presence, not in substitutes we create.

Pastor Gerrit Hoeks continues our study through 1 Samuel with chapters 18 and 19. In this message, we see the contrast between King Saul and David. Saul becomes the “rotten king,” consumed by jealousy, pride, and fear of losing his throne. David is the humble servant who trusts God, serves faithfully, and is protected by the Lord even when Saul seeks his life. This teaching highlights how envy lea...

In Judges 17–18 we see a picture of apostasy in Israel, where “everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” Pastor Kevin unpacks how idolatry takes root when God’s law is mocked, when religion becomes a means to an end, and when people are left powerless and empty apart from Him. Through the story of Micah and the wandering Levite, we are reminded that God’s word is our true standard, that He alo...

In this message from 1 Samuel 16–17, Elliot Hoeks walks through the account of David and Goliath, one of the most well-known stories in Scripture. Rather than being about self-confidence or “facing our giants,” the passage highlights David’s trust in the faithfulness of God. While Saul and the army trembled in fear, David stepped forward with courage rooted not in himself but in the Lord who deliv...

Pastor Kevin teaches through Judges 13–16 and the life of Samson. From his birth to his downfall, Samson’s story shows both the power of God’s Spirit and the danger of giving in to pride and temptation. Though remembered as a man of faith, his life is also a warning to walk in discipline and dependence on the Lord.

Pastor Gerrit shares from 1 Samuel 15 and 16, highlighting the contrast between a heart far from God and a heart fixed on Him. Through Saul’s pride, disobedience, self-deception, insecurity, and troubled spirit, Scripture shows the consequences of drifting from God’s will. In contrast, God chooses David, a humble shepherd boy, because He looks at the heart rather than outward appearance. This mess...

Pastor Kevin teaches from Judges 12 on the conflict between Jephthah and the men of Ephraim, showing how pride can take root and cause division. Through biblical examples from both the Old and New Testaments, we see how an inflated view of ourselves damages relationships with God and others. The call is to stop complaining, start working faithfully with what God has given, and humbly seek His help...

In this message from 1 Samuel 14 and 15, Pastor John looks at how King Saul’s heart drifted from God through a series of poor choices that became increasingly serious. From making foolish and provoking commands to sparing what God had commanded him to destroy, Saul’s story shows the danger of doubling down on disobedience. Through his example, we are challenged to trust God’s timing, guard our hea...

This message examines Judges 11 and the story of Jephthah, a skilled warrior rejected by his family but called to lead against the Ammonites. It highlights his trust in God, his attempt to seek peace, and the serious vow he made before battle. The sermon emphasizes the importance of integrity in speech, the role of peacemaking, and the weight of promises to God. Jephthah’s story reminds listeners...