Calvary Church Podcast

As we come to Revelation 8-9, the dark clouds on the horizon grow darker. It is difficult to even read through these chapters, more difficult to preach them, and more difficult still to contemplate their occurrence. We were introduced to a scroll in Revelation 4-5 that seems to represent the purposes and plans of God. That scroll is taken by the Lamb, Jesus, the only one worthy to open the scrolls...

The Bible warns us of a time of trouble that will come. This should not surprise us. Jesus warned that in the world, we would have trouble. Nowhere, either in the Scripture or in the long history of Christian theology, is there a promise that God will remove us from all trouble, but there is a promise that He will deliver us through and ultimately to a victory on the other side. Support the show F...

The only rational response to someone who understands the greatness of God's power and the goodness of God's love is to respond with awe and thanksgiving. Worship is the reality of eternity slicing into time and space, if only for a moment. Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

 The future is scary, but Jesus says, Do not be afraid. In this episode, we talk about the fear of the future.  Where does it come from? When did it start? How can Christians choose a different path? Last Week's Sermon Flickering Lamps Series Scripture for this coming Sunday - Revelation 4-5 Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCL...

The future can be scary. Like stumbling at night in an unfamiliar room, we fear what we can’t see. Our worst fears can actually cripple us. And there seems to be plenty to fear. There is an increasing distrust of government and institutional leaders. There is a fear of encroaching totalitarianism and decreasing freedoms and liberties that would have seemed unthinkable to us a short while ago but n...

Dragons and Beasts and Kirk Cameron, oh my! In this episode, we discuss Pastor Willy's upcoming Revelation sermon series, "The Final Word", and common misconceptions about this mysterious and powerful book. Baptism Sunday (last week's service) Flickering Lamps Sermon Series Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW &...

Miracles can happen, dry bones can live again, paralyzed men can walk, and sinners can be saved. What does it take from a church to help make that happen? We need three things Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

The gospel travels across relational bridges. Sharing your faith or having spiritual conversations can be a daunting proposition. In this episode, we give simple, practical tips on how to build meaningful relationships and engage in Gospel conversations. Last Week's Message Oikos Map Interested in getting baptized? Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Inst...

You are here on purpose for a purpose. With God, nothing is an accident, where you work, where you live, who you connect with, and even your own family. God has you here on purpose and for a purpose, and discovering that purpose is a critical part of following Jesus. Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

A love for God's truth is a critical distinguishing mark of God's people. We are a people of the book. Pastor Willy gives some practical tips and insights into building a daily rhythm of spending time in the Bible every day. calvary.us/readthebible Last Week's Message The Sword Method Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurc...

When our lives collapse, there may be multiple factors at play, but one of the key factors is a faulty foundation. When a flawed foundation encounters just the right circumstances, tragedy can ensue.  "How's your foundation?" What are you building your life on? How do you know that your foundation is firm and that it won't give way when the pressure comes? Support the show Find...

Jesus does not call us primarily to be believers or attenders but to be disciples. A disciple is someone who is following Jesus, and present in the life of every disciple are three healthy, growing relationships. Last Week's Message Disciple's Triangle   Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? It sounds like an easy question, and you may think you know the answer, but we use all kinds of descriptions, and those words mean different things to different people. We use the words such as believers, Christians, church members, saved, saints, born again, and converts. Those are all good words; most of them are found in the New Testament, but what w...

Who will I serve? How will I grow? How much will I give? Asking important questions to start off a purposeful year. Last Week's Sermon (Stephen Rice) - https://youtu.be/5vP-W19LDbc?t=2250 Bible Reading Plans - https://calvary.us/readthebible 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 📹

Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

"Peace on Earth" is one of the most endearing and famous Christmas greetings. It comes from Luke 2:14 after the angelic announcement of Jesus' to the shepherds outside Bethlehem. The angels were praising God, and what they said was most commonly rendered from the KJV peace on earth goodwill to men. It has been used as a Christmas greeting, scripted on a thousand Christmas cards, and...

At Christmas, we celebrate the joyous news of Jesus' birth. We rejoice at the angelic announcement of good news. We believe it is good news, the best news. But is it good news? Not everyone is convinced. Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

From movies, to turkeys, to Santa, to "Favorite Things", to people wishing you "happy holidays" -  we cover all things Christmas in this episode of the Ricecast. Last Week's Sermon - https://youtu.be/g3Fuh9zciLI?t=2112 Christmas Events - https://calvary.us/announcements/ Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW...

The letter to the Colossians believers, sent from Paul, the early apostle of Jesus, is written to instruct and encourage the Colossians. In this letter, Paul will deal with important theological concepts and will argue that the message of Jesus is a blessing and that it is sufficient to reconcile us to God, transform our lives, and transform the entire world. It is a message of how peace with God...

In this episode, we talk about the exciting things coming up at Calvary over the next several weeks and tell stories of the amazing things that have happened over the last month. One of those things was that Pastor Willy was invited as a guest onto the "Scientology: Fair Game" podcast with Mike Ridner and Leah Remini. You can check out his episode here - https://apple.co/3G7LwXd Last Wee...

One thing is certain in life, it goes by in a flash. None of us know how long we have here on Earth. While we're here we must live  seize each and every opportunity, cherish relationships, and trust in God with everything we have.  Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

The last sermon in our Harvest series as part of our Missions Month at Calvary  Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 CalvaryChurchCLW <- Youtube 📹

Oh, there's no place like home for the holidays... In this episode, we share some practical thoughts to consider as we head into the holiday season - especially for those who may not necessarily be looking forward to the next several weeks. Last Week's Sermon - https://youtu.be/6m_Mu7WL2MU?t=2167 Support the show Find us at! Calvary.us <- Website 💻 Calvary.us <- Instagram 📱 Calva...

Right now, it may seem like an unlikely time for a spiritual harvest. Our culture seems hostile to spiritual truth, specifically the gospel of Jesus; we're angry, divided, and even many professing Christians seem lukewarm and uncommitted to Jesus.  But God moves in ways we do not anticipate, and sometimes a spiritual harvest is simply waiting on the other side of our obedience.  Support the s...