Calvary Evangelical Free Church

Now that we have a new life in Christ, what does living that out look like following His example? Good morning, Calvary. My name is Josh Laack, and I have the honor to serve as one of the elders on your elder board team. I like to make this announcement whenever I can. I’m always open for, as Brian, pastor Brian would say, questions, comments, or wisecracks. So, if you see me in the hall or...

Peace and hope are found in Christ alone, who has reconciled us to God. Good morning, Calvary. It’s so good to be with you here. Thanks for braving the snow. I’m Jason O’Grady, I’m one of the elders here, and I also am privileged to be on the preaching team. I’m so grateful that I’m able to be with you here on the December 28th, just a few days after Christmas....

What happened here, in this simple manger, in a small town, in a tiny corner of the world, on an ordinary night, would become the center of all human history. Let me tell you about one of my best Christmases ever. It was 1999. Rachel and I were still in college and had been dating about two months when we decided to take a day trip to Chicago at Christmas. Now, when you’re an unmarried coupl...

The righteousness of Christ is the sinless record of Jesus, given to us as a gift, that makes us into new creations who are reconciled to God.

For one with all the power and authority in the universe, Jesus’ ministry was marked by His gentleness, meekness and lowliness of character. Even His humble birth conveys an amazing message to humanity: He is approachable, accessible, and available to us.

1 John 1 is not often considered a Christmas text, but we can see Christmas within in. Jesus manifested himself to us, and he is the Light!

Genealogies are easy to skip, but when considered more carefully Jesus’ family tree has priceless applications to life and gives us unshakable confidence in his address in history as God’s anointed King.

What you do with the wealth God gives you now, in this life, is an indication of both the state of your heart right now and the direction you’re heading for eternity.

Because it’s adultery to leave your spouse, break the marriage covenant, and remarry another person, we must work to save our marriages for the glory of God.

Jesus is the sole authority for those of us who follow him. If you want to be in his kingdom, you will listen to and obey God’s Word, even when it hits a nerve.

As disciples of Jesus we must always remember that what God has given to us is to be used as an investment in the disciple-making mission of the kingdom of God.

Jesus came to save two kinds of people: The one so sinful he has no hope of earning God’s grace, and the one so holy he doesn’t understand he needs God’s grace.

Because we are saved from our sins by the grace of Jesus, our new heart leaps for joy when others repent and put their trust in Jesus, too.

The gift of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ is free, but it is not cheap. To follow Jesus as his disciple requires giving everything in your life over to him.

While God is actively guiding his people through the work of the indwelling Holy Spirit, he consistently points us back to Christ, never contradicting the truth of his written Word.

Is there ever a time to stop contact with a family member over my faith in Christ, to stand up for the truth?

The best way for us to love people in the LGBT community, and those who support them, is to cultivate the heart of a missionary.

When God looks at us, he doesn’t determine who we are based on our appearance, our success, or even our potential; he looks past all that to see our hearts.

Faithfulness to the Lord is not a mixture of his Word and our values. Faithfulness to the Lord is our commitment to listening to the Lord and walking in step with his Spirit because of our passion for Christ.

Sin’s strategy, to keep you from faithfully serving God, is to content you with the idea that you’ve addressed your sin properly without ever getting to the root causes.

Faith in God’s saving power can bring unexpected victories.

If you have ever struggled to REALLY trust God, you’re not alone. Saul’s story takes a sharp turn, and we explore the question throughout: “What does ‘faithfulness’ look like?”

As Samuel nears the end of his life, he takes the time to challenge and encourage the people of Israel with a particular plea. He asks them to consider the praise-worthy character of God, remember all the good He has done for them, and implores them to respond with their obedience and repentance.

The people of God are successful to the extent that they rest in the power of the Holy Spirit. With a call to repent where you may be trusting in your own strength rather than resting in the Spirit.