Calvary Church Podcast

In this week’s episode, Pastor Willy Rice teaches from Matthew 5:13–16, unpacking Jesus’ command to be salt and light—and what it truly means to live out our Kingdom citizenship as we mark our nation's 250th anniversary. Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

On this episode of the Ricecast, Dan Pigsley and Pastor Willy Rice reflect on the significance of Independence Day and what it means to love our nation through the lens of faith. Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

In this week’s episode, Pastor David Rice teaches from Luke 14:1–23, unpacking Jesus’ profound and challenging invitations to the Great Banquet. Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

On this episode of the Ricecast, Dan Pigsley and Pastor Willy Rice expound upon the Truth and Unity Amendment from the SBC. Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹 Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

In this week’s episode, Dr. Willy Rice teaches from John 8, John 1, and John 9, unpacking Jesus’ profound declaration that He is the light of the world.  Through these scriptures, we explore both who Jesus is and what He can do—not just as the eternal Word through whom all things were created, but as the true light who brings life to humanity. Jesus reminds us that following Him means we will neve...

On this episode of the Ricecast, Dan Pigsley and Pastor Willy Rice share the story of Pastor Willy coming to Faith and His journey since then.  Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

In this week’s episode, Dr. Willy Rice teaches from Luke 11 and Luke 18, unpacking Jesus’ parables on prayer and what it means to truly seek the heart of God. Through these stories, we’re invited to approach God with boldness, clarity, expectation, and persistence—not because He is reluctant to hear us, but because He is a good Father who delights in responding to His people. Jesus reminds us that...

The Southern Baptist Convention, Pastors Conference 2026 sermon from Pastor Willy Rice.  In this powerful message from the 2026 SBC Pastors Conference, “The Bleating of the Sheep and the Tearing of the Robe,” Willy Rice examines the tragic downfall of King Saul through 1 Samuel 15:22–27 and issues a compelling call for doctrinal faithfulness. Saul’s failure was not outright apostasy, but a gradual...

On this episode of the Ricecast, Dan Pigsley, Pastor Willy, and Special Guest Cheryl Rice talk about the new SBC President position and what is next for Calvary Church and the SBC.  Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

In this week’s episode, Dr. David Rice takes us to Luke 15:11–32 and the parable of the prodigal son—a powerful picture of both rebellion and redemption. Through the story of the younger and older sons, we see two different ways hearts can drift from the Father—one through reckless living, the other through self-righteousness. Yet at the center of it all stands a compassionate Father who pursues,...

On this episode of the Ricecast, Dan Pigsley and Pastor Willy talk about Student Camp 2026, the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention, the SBC Presidency, and all things Calvary Church. Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

In this week’s episode, The Unstoppable Force , Dr. Willy Rice leads us through Matthew 13:1–12 and the parable of the sower, revealing how the Kingdom of God often works in ways we don’t immediately see or understand. At first, the Kingdom can appear unseen or even unsuccessful, as the seed falls on different kinds of hearts—hard, shallow, and distracted. Yet through it all, we’re reminded of a p...

On this episode of the Ricecast, Dan Pigsley and Pastor Willy talk about the important things going on right now! Ray's Baseball, Summer at Calvary Church, and the Southern Baptist Convention. Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

In this week’s episode, The Broken Road , Dr. Willy Rice takes us to Luke 10:25–37 and the parable of the Good Samaritan. What begins as a question— Who is my neighbor? —turns into a powerful picture of both human brokenness and unexpected compassion. Through the story, we see the reality of the broken road—the inability of people to fully do good, to save themselves, or to rescue others. Yet in c...

In this week’s episode, Living with the End in Mind , Dr. Willy Rice takes us to Matthew 25:14–30, where Jesus shares the parable of the talents—a powerful reminder that our lives are entrusted to us with purpose and accountability. Through this story, we’re challenged to recognize three key realities: we have been given a gift, we have been given a choice, and we have been given a warning. What w...

In this week’s episode, How to Turn Your Pain into Praise , Dr. Willy Rice leads us through 1 Samuel 1:9–20, where Hannah’s story reveals how deep pain can become a place of powerful encounter with God. In the midst of heartbreak and longing, she pours out her soul before the Lord—and finds peace even before her circumstances change. Through Hannah’s example, we’re shown a pathway for trusting God...

In this week’s episode, Take the Next Step , Dr. Willy Rice walks us through Acts 8:26–40, where Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian official reveals how God leads, moves, and invites us into His greater story. As Philip follows the prompting of the Spirit, we see a simple but powerful pattern unfold—listening, asking, sharing, and guiding. What begins as obedience to a quiet nudge becomes a lif...

In this week’s episode, The Full Gospel , Dr. Willy Rice leads us through Acts 8:14–17, drawing our attention to the powerful work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. This passage reveals that the Christian life is not meant to be lived in our own strength, but through the active presence and power of God at work within us. As the Samaritans receive the Holy Spirit, we see how God moves...

In this week’s episode, The Shepherd and the Showman , Dr. Willy Rice takes us to Acts 8:9–13 and 18–25, where the story of Simon the sorcerer contrasts true faith with a dangerous counterfeit. While many respond genuinely to the gospel, Simon’s story reveals how easily belief can be mixed with wrong motives and misplaced desires. Through this powerful passage, we’re challenged to examine the auth...

In this week’s episode, Scattered but Not Shattered , Dr. Willy Rice walks us through Acts 8:1–8, where the early church faces intense persecution—yet instead of being silenced, the gospel begins to spread even further. What seemed like disruption became divine direction, as believers carried the message of Christ wherever they were scattered. This message reminds us that a true gospel movement re...

In this week’s episode, Behold the King , Dr. Willy Rice takes us to Matthew 21:1–11, where Jesus enters Jerusalem in what we now call the Triumphal Entry. As the crowds cry out “Hosanna” and lay down palm branches, one question rises above the celebration: Who is this? This message invites us to look closely at Jesus—considering His claim as King, His courage in fulfilling His mission, and ultima...

In this week’s episode, The Real Treasure , Dr. Willy Rice leads us through Matthew 13:44–46, where Jesus shares the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value. Through these vivid images, He reveals the incomparable worth of God’s Kingdom—so valuable that it calls for a response of total surrender and joyful sacrifice. This message challenges us to see the Kingdom for what it tr...

On this episode of The Ricecast , Pastors Willy Rice and Dan Pigsley talk about the champions raised and calling out the called. Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

In this week’s episode, The Power of Small Things , we turn to Matthew 13:31–33 as Jesus shares the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven. Through these simple images, He reveals how God’s Kingdom often begins in ways that seem small, hidden, or insignificant. This message reminds us to value the power of small things , the power of multiplication , and the power of wise investments . Though...

In this week’s episode, The Kingdom in the Field , we turn to Matthew 13:24–30 and 36–43 as Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and the weeds. Through this story, Jesus reveals the reality of living in a world where good and evil grow side by side until the final harvest. This message reminds us of our current reality , our continuing mission , and our confident hope . While the enemy works to so...