Calvary Church Podcast

Part 2 of our series from the book of Joshua. Before Joshua led the Israelites across the Jordan, he sent to spies to scout the land. They encounter a prostitute woman, Rahab. She shows kindness to them in exchange for protection when Israel takes Jericho. She chose to accept God’s grace and put her faith in the God of Israel. As a result, she and her family were rescued, I she became an ancestor...

Part 1 of our series from the book of Joshua. God told Joshua numerous times: Be Strong & Courageous. The Lord is with us, so we need to lay hold of HIM. To do so we must: 1. Move Past the Past 2. Follow the Leader (that’s Jesus) 3. Obey His Word Deuteronomy 27:18-23 Joshua 1:1-9 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

September 1-21 is our fall season of fasting and prayer. Fasting has the potential to fast-track things in our lives. What we do in the physical affects what happens in the spiritual . My feelings don’t determine the value of the fast. Fasting causes increase favor in our lives. Fasting sets things in motion in the supernatural Exodus 17 Matthew 6 Esther 4 Daniel 10 calvarymd.com facebook.com/Calv...

Jesus said we can expect persecution when we follow Him and tell others about Him. But He didn't leave us alone. He's equipped us with His power and authority and His Spirit. When we don't know what to say, the Spirit will speak through us. If they don't receive the gospel, that's on them. Our job is to simply tell. It's a blessing to be mocked, criticized and persecuted for Jesus' sake. If we end...

Jesus called 12 of His followers to be a part of His inner circle. They would be the original apostles who would eventually found the Church as we know it today. Jesus mentored them, equipped them, discipled them, and the sent them out. He was looking for the most gifted, or most talented, best educated or best looking. He was looking for willingness and availability. Matthew 10:1-8 calvarymd.com...

When we have compassion for those who are lost and less fortunate, our response is that of action.  We need to continuously be praying for the lost, the disenfranchised, and more laborers.   Matthew 9: 35-38 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

In spite of obstacles and their blindness, two men followed Jesus. Jesus responded to their faith by healing them and restoring the sight. The result of their healing caused Jesus’ fame to spread. Matthew 9:27-34 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

A Woman with an issue of blood.  Her Condition, her Conversation, and her Contact with Jesus turned everything around. One touch from Him is all it takes. Matthew 9:18-26 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

Tax-collectors were some of the worst people. They betrayed their fellow countrymen by partnering with Rome to extort people’s money. Matthew was one such tax-collector. His was a life of regret and emptiness, but Jesus changed his destiny with one invitation: “Follow Me," Jesus invites us to get out of the tax-booth and follow Him. Matthew 9:9-13 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

Jesus has authority over the natural and the supernatural. He set free two men who were demon-possessed with just one word. 1. We are in a Spiritual Battle 2. The Enemy is in it to Win it. 3. Jesus has Already Won it. Matthew 8:28-34 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

Four men were so determined to get their friend to Jesus that they carried him across town, onto a roof, and then lowered him through a hole to get him to Jesus so he could be healed! What would you do to introduce someone to Christ? If we see them as hurting, we will help them. If we see them as valuable, we will serve them. Let’s have faith to believe what God can do! Mark 2:1-12 calvarymd.com f...

Jesus called us to reach people for Him. But He didn’t leave us without help. He sent the Holy Spirit to give us boldness. Even when threatened & persecuted, Peter & John prayed for boldness to share the gospel. Acts 4:29-31 Acts 5:12-32 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

In Luke 19, Jesus has an encounter with a man named Zacchaeus. He was a tax collector, which meant, he was hated by many and labelled an outcast. But on a certain day Jesus came to town, noticed him, gave him dignity, and showed him a love he hadn’t received. This encounter teaches so much about how we can engage and reach people with the love of Jesus no matter their history, occupation, politica...

In today's message Pastor and Evangelist Mike Badolato shares how someone evangelized to him, and how to share the simple Gospel message to the world.  calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

In Luke 15, Jesus told the parable of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son (aka the prodigal son) The Lost Sheep knows it lost, but doesn’t know how to find home. The Lost Coin doesn’t know it’s lost. The Lost Son knows it’s lost, but doesn’t want to be found. It often takes a crisis for the prodigal to come to their senses and come home. When they do come home, we want to have the hear...

We won't accidentally see people come to Jesus. It takes intentionality. In Luke 15, Jesus told the parable of the lost sheep. The shepherd goes after the missing because each individual has high value. Luke 15:1-7 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

Storms are Coming Jesus is with us in the Storm There’s no storm that He can’t calm Matthew 8:23-27 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

Jesus has plenty of fans in the crowd. He’s looking for followers who are willing to count the cost. When approached by two men that wanted to follow Him, Jesus perceived hidden motives. Was Jesus really their priority? Is He our priority? Matthew 8:14-22 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

A leper came to Jesus and needing healing. Jesus touched Him with His love and His healing power. A centurion officer came to Jesus, recognizing Jesus’ authority. Jesus, responding to his faith, healing the man’s servant with just a word. Jesus can heal you with just a touch and just a word. Matthew 8:1-13 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

Are you tired, stressed, worn out, or worried? “Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11:28-30‬  calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryF...

Not every one who claims Jesus will enter Heaven. Only those who do the will of the Father. The wise person will build their house on the Solid Rock (these teachings of Jesus). From the outside most houses look the same. You can’t tell the condition of the foundation until there’s a storm. When your life is built on Jesus, when the storms come (and they will), your house will stand firm. Matthew&n...

Jesus told us to ‘watch out’ for false prophets. They’ll come in sheep’s clothing. So we need to inspect their fruit. Good fruit stirs a passion for Jesus and His Word. As we become more like Him, we won’t be fooled by the frauds. Matthew 7:15-20 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

The women who came to the tomb were greeted by the angel who said: 1) Don’t Be Afraid 2) Come and See, and 3) Go and Tell The invitation is there for us as well. Jesus invites us to come and see the new life He has for us. Matthew 28:1-10 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

Jesus obliterates the narrative that all roads lead to Heaven. The road to life is found through the narrow gate. Most people choose the wide gate, but it leads to a path of destruction. The Door is Open The Door Won’t Always be Open, but The Door is Open to All. Matthew 7:13-14 Luke 13:22-30 calvarymd.com facebook.com/CalvaryFrederick

Prayer isn’t about getting what I want, it’s about getting what God wants. In The Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls us higher, but it’s unattainable on our own. So Jesus gave this tip:  Ask, Seek, Knock. He called us to a persistent prayer life. An earthly parent is generous to their children when they ask, how much more our Heavenly Father is generous to His kids. Since He has been good to us...