Calvary Chapel Sydney

God has a good plan and is working towards that plan. The plan is good and is centred on Jesus Christ and starts with redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. Paul outlines this plan in Chapter 1 of his letter to the Ephesian church before going into detail in later chapters. While verses 3-6 focus on the work of God the Father, this message will look at verses 7-14 in relation to th...

King Solomon's life demonstrates how we need more than knowledge and understanding to be wise and continue in wisdom. He observed the benefits of wisdom yet also lamented his own limitations. With the revelation of Jesus Christ who is Wisdom for us by faith in Him, through the Gospel Jesus makes us the upright people even Solomon in all his wisdom could not find. Verses in order of appearance: Ecc...

Ecclesiastes is a book of the Bible that powerfully contradicts the idea we can earn, acquire or experience anything under the sun that can provide lasting satisfaction and rest. The empty and hungry soul coupled with the vanity of life compels the hungry soul to Jesus Christ Who is wisdom for us, supplies abundant life, and gives rest for our souls. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 6:1...

Solomon observed the vanity of life under the sun and considered how to best benefit in the "here and now" in the fear of God. He emphasised our need to listen to God, value His word, and rejoice in God, our portion Who falls to us now and satisfies us completely. Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 Matthew 6:5-8 Ecclesiastes 5:4-7 Numbers 30:2 Jeremiah 23:25-28 Ecclesiastes 5:8-9 Acts 4:13 Ecclesiastes 5:10-12 Ec...

Synopsis: In his look at life under the sun, Solomon considered the impact of oppression on mankind without comfort. It seemed the dead had advantages the living did not have! Two are better than one, and the one who is joined to Jesus Christ by faith in Him is never alone. Verses in order of appearance: Ecclesiastes 4:1-3 Leviticus 25:17 Ecclesiastes 4:4-6 Proverbs 6:10-11 Philippians 4:12-13 Ecc...

Topic is the New Creation Revelation 21:1 2 Peter 3:10 2 Corinthians 5:17 1 John 2:15-17 Romans 6:1-10 Ephesians 4:17-24

Through a Parable, shown in 3 different forms, Jesus shows the importance of rejoicing and celebration when repentance happens. The Pharisees and scribes wrote people off. With that type of attitude, they missed the end game of repentance, salvation, celebration. Scriptures in order of appearance Luke 15 Luke 15:1-3 Luke 15:4-7 Luke 15:8-10 Luke 15:11-16 Luke 15:17-20a (end on :came to his father)...

Solomon observed the continuous cycles under the sun to be vanity and meaningless, yet to everything there is a season and purpose we can only discover in God. On earth we are governed by God Who in time accomplishes His good purposes we may never understand or see. By faith in Him we can rejoice He makes all beautiful in its time, and His people will rejoice in Him forever. Verses in order of app...

Synopsis: This chapter outlines Solomon's effort to determine by experience the best way a person could live to discover meaning and purpose. Though he explored humour, wine, song, building projects, wealth, wives and acquired more than any other before him in Jerusalem, to his dismay all was empty. It was only by consideration of God and His gifts that brought Solomon enjoyment out of a life he g...

Synopsis: In the first chapter of Ecclesiastes, Solomon asserts his conclusion after observing everything under the sun: all is vanity, meaningless and futile. Everything is full of unceasing labour in cycles that seem repetitive and pointless. The vanity of life by God's grace draws us to Himself to discover fulfilment and satisfaction is found only in God who created and loves us. Verses in orde...

God reveals Himself in the Bible as the God who heals His people, and we can rest assured knowing it is God's will to heal. In this sermon we explore the scriptures, observe the healing ministry of Jesus and see why He healed people, and also why God at times chooses not to heal for His good purposes. The believer in Jesus can rejoice ultimately God's people will one day all be completely healed a...

Synopsis: The lives of Jacob and Joseph come to an end in this last chapter of the book of Genesis. In the face of death they both expressed confidence in God's faithfulness to give them the land He promised them in due time. Better than returning to a location or place in time those who fear the LORD ought to return to Him, believing He will bring good out of what was meant by others for evil. Ve...

As Jacob reached the end of his life, he summoned his sons to his bedside and blessed each one of them. His divinely inspired discourse contains rebuke, revelation and encouragement everyone can benefit from as we turn our eyes to Jesus and face the reality of being gathered to our people. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 49:1-4 Genesis 49:5-7 Genesis 49:8-12 Psalm 18:40 Ezekiel 21:25-27 Mic...

As he reached the end of his days on earth, Israel adopted Manasseh and Ephraim as his own sons, conferring upon Joseph a double portion. By faith in almighty God Israel blessed the younger before the older, a picture of how God goes beyond what we could ever ask or think. In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence, for God will always keep his promises without fail. Verses in order of appearanc...

By the grace of God, Joseph provided for the people of Egypt and Israel with his household for the duration of the famine. They all desired to find favour in the eyes of Joseph, and their service and requests hint at the abundant life and relationship on offer by God for all who receive the Gospel of grace. We need God's grace, and we should also desire to find it. Verses in order of appearance: P...

Synopsis: Jacob and his whole household travelled to Egypt and were presented before Pharaoh. Joseph coached his brothers in a hope for success, yet by faith in God who promised his whole family was provided for. In his advanced age Jacob blessed Pharaoh by His God Who promised to bless Jacob and made him a blessing. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 45:10 Genesis 46:31-34 Jeremiah 9:8 Genesi...

Synopsis: Luke writes his gospel account to show Jesus' humanity. As Jesus' ministry is starting to head to Jerusalem for his destiny at Calvary, he starts to tell of and reinforce the importance of His death and how the disciples have to follow as well. Scriptures in order of appearance Luke 9 v 18-21 Matthew 16: 16-17 v 22 v 23 v 24-27 v 28-31 Matthew 17:2 Mark 9:2-3 v 32-34 v 35-36 v 37-42 v 43...

Synopsis: After Jacob was convinced Joseph was alive and invited him to go to Egypt, Jacob sought the LORD in Beersheba and was directed by God to go without fear. Jacob brought all his family and possessions to Egypt and reunited with his beloved son. One life makes a huge difference in the lives of others, and by faith in Jesus we can die and live happy knowing our names are written in His Book...

Synopsis: After patient testing, Joseph finally revealed his true identity to his shocked brothers. They had sold him into slavery, yet God sent him to save many people alive--including them. Jacob pinned his hopes on Benjamin returning home and unexpectedly would pack up to meet Joseph he thought was dead. God's people who sow in tears will reap in joy. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis 45:1...

Synopsis: During his brother's second visit to Egypt, Joseph enacted his final test of his brothers by framing Benjamin for the theft of his silver cup. With care and compassion, Judah drew near to Joseph to plead for the freedom of Benjamin and asked to be made a slave in his place. Judah didn't realise the governor was for him, yet we draw near to God knowing He is for us because our lives are b...

Synopsis: Jacob procrastinated sending all his sons to Egypt to buy food and thus restrained good God intended to do for him and his household through Joseph's rule. The passage illustrates how on our own God's people can remain isolated by fear and suspicion, falling short of the righteousness, peace and joy that is can be ours today by faith abd obedience to Jesus. Verses in order of appearance:...

Synopsis: The sons of Jacob returned to their father after they bought grain from Egypt--only to find their money was restored in their sacks of grain. Though Jacob feared God, he was afraid and only considered risks of what he stood to lose rather than rest in the God who promised to make of him a great nation and provided for all his needs. The things that seem against Christians are actually fo...

Synopsis: In the life of Joseph and countless others, God allowed affliction with purposeful intent to redeem bad situations for good. When his brothers came seeking food, Joseph recognised them and put them to the test by imprisoning them three days. Their troubled conscience showed they could not redeem themselves, but bless the LORD for the redemption possible to all through faith in Jesus toda...

Synopsis: God brought Joseph out of prison and into Pharaoh's palace as second ruler in all Egypt. In knowing and trusting God, Joseph was guided in wisdom to prepare during years of plenty for a prolonged severe famine. Knowing God and that He has spoken, Christians are called to hear the word of God in truth by taking it to heart and doing whatever He says. Verses in order of appearance: Genesis...

Synopsis: Pharaoh had two troubling dreams all the magicians and dream experts in Egypt were unable to interpret. After he was recommended by the chief butler, Joseph was brought before Pharaoh and gave him an answer of peace from God--though the king's request was beyond his own ability. Joseph had learned to trust and rely upon the almighty God Who is our peace, a good example for all to follow....