Calvary Church Sermons

2 Corinthians 4:7-12 (NLT) 7We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. 8We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. 9We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked...

Main Idea:  In this teaching we’ll learn how the fear of the Lord will help us face all the storms of our lives correctly. Homework Assignment:  Why is it that we mainly learn things that we need to learn in the storms of life?

Main Idea:  In this Bible story we’ll see how Jesus comes alongside us and becomes what we need most when we reach out in faith. Homework Assignment:  Can you think of something going on in your life that seems hopeless?  How could this Bible story help you to realign your thinking with God’s sovereignty?

Main Idea:  In this teaching we’ll deal with the temptations that Satan threw at Jesus and see what we can learn from them. Homework Assignment:  Do you sometimes base your identity on how you live?  Why is that not a good plan?  How should we base our identity?

Main Idea:  In this teaching we’ll discover the importance of John the Baptist and the message he brought to the world including us today. Homework Assignment:  The gospel is about the “Great Exchange”.  What does that mean to you?

Matthew 1:1-17 (NLT) 1This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and of Abraham: 2Abraham was the father of Isaac. Isaac was the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers. 3Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah (whose mother was Tamar). Perez was the father of Hezron. Hezron was the father of Ram. 4Ram was the father of Amminadab. Amminada...

Main Idea :  God chose us to be in covenant relationship with Him.  He signed His part of the covenant with His Son’s blood. Homework Assignment :  Practice explaining what “The Gospel” is to someone. Practice explaining what “The Gospel” is to another Christian.  Now, ask the Lord to help you share the gospel with someone this week who does not know Jesus as their Savior & Lord.

Main Idea :  From the book of Ecclesiastes we learn that by taking heed to God’s Word, we can approach life with Godly and practical living. Homework Assignment :  Review the 10 signs that you might be a control freak and tell what is good about those signs and what can be bad about them.

Main Idea :  Are you willing to doubt your doubts in the face of some substantial evidence that the Bible is true? Homework Assignment :  Would you be willing to have a one on one conversation with God and let Him know that you’re going to feed your faith and starve your doubts by trusting in Him and what He says?

In this lesson we learn that Paul used the experience of Moses and his veil to illustrate the glorious freedom and openness of the Christian life under grace.  Read 2 Corinthians 3:12-18.

In this teaching we’ll learn what kept Paul going when he was under attack. Read 2 Corinthians 4:1-6.

In tonight’s lesson we’ll learn that the old covenant ends in death; but under the new covenant, the Spirit gives life.  Read 2 Corinthians 3:6-11.

M ain Idea :  This message shares about the dangers of sexual sin. Homework Assignment :  List at least 2-3 ways to avoid the dangers of sin from this message.

In this teaching from 2 Corinthians we’ll learn how we can gain a recommendation from God and it has nothing to do with our ability, strength or talent.

Main Idea :  In this teaching we’ll see how God can use some type of pain in our lives to our advantage. Homework Assignment :  Can you tell about a time in your life where there was some type of pain or hurt that ended up getting your attention in a good way?

Main Idea :  Jesus blood would accomplish what no physical temple could ever do…no matter how magnificent.  The glory of God would no longer be found in a place but in a person. Homework Assignment :  When we say, “The Lord responds to faith.”  What does that statement mean to you?  And, how do you correctly apply that statement?

In this lesson from 2 Corinthians we’ll learn that there are no victories in life that are not God’s.  Read 2 Corinthians 2:12-17.

Main Idea :  From the book of Psalms we’re going to learn about why we doubt. Homework Assignment :  Psalms is a book that comes out of real life stories.  Take a few minutes and tell your story and then tell how you hope your story will end.

No Time for Wimps” is a teaching to help restore the passion of Paul as we march into this new time in the world.  We want to be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NLT) 58So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. The ABC’s of V...