Calvary Greenwood Preaching

What do we do when Jesus doesn't forbid something, but it feels wrong to some of us? Romans 14 helps churches find unity and peace through one particular type of disagreement: conscience issues.

How valuable is peace with God? The Good News is that he offers peace to all who would receive it. Romans 5:1 show us how.

Esther 4 | Courage for Frightening Moments by Calvary Baptist Church, Greenwood, IN

Matthew 18:1-14 | What it Means to Be a Child of God by Calvary Baptist Church, Greenwood, IN

How are we supposed to feel about how weird Sunday is right now? Psalm 42 helps us process the disappointment and emotions that come when we can't worship the way we were made to.

As the Lord breaks down the Apostle Peter's prejudices, he works to break ours down as well.

All of the Bible is built on one basic truth that must be embrace before the rest can be truly understood. As we start our journey reading through the Bible together in 2021, we begin with the message that is its beginning and end.

What is the difference between those who stand through tribulation and those who fall?

The second half of Isaiah 40 shows us how to prepare for Jesus's coming by turning from our idols to the God who can deliver us. The challenges of this year have exposed idols for many of us, leaving us in a place to turn from them and enjoy a more meaningful Christmas. Recorded for home worship on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Isaiah 40 shows us how admitting our frailty helps us prepare to receive Jesus, and how this strange and difficult year may actually help prepare us for the most meaningful Christmas yet. Recorded for home worship on Sunday, December 13, 2020.

Titus closes with two marks of a genuine Christian community: helping those in need and greeting each other. Even when we can't touch each other and are so disconnected from those we want to help, God still helps us follow his good ways.

Today's text gives us a look into how our church found the unity we've been enjoying and how we can make sure it lasts.

How can Christians respect government officials we don't trust, obey laws we don't like, and treat our enemies with respect? This week Titus 3 helps us walk in the graciousness that God calls from every Christian.

Following Jesus is good. But let's be honest: it's HARD! Titus 2:11-14 points us to a source that strengthens us to live in holiness and build the health of our church. In this way, it's a foundation for everything we've found in Titus so far.

A church's oldest members have an important job. How can we use those years for the glory of God and the strength of the church?

If you have a job and a good, you're one of our church's strongest connections with the community. Today's passage guides us on living at work in a way that shows how much the Gospel changes people.

Titus 2:2–6 | Strengthened By Younger Members by Calvary Baptist Church, Greenwood, IN

In this special sermon, we look at how the prophet Elijah once felt emotions that many of us feel during COVID disruption. Through the story we see God's heart toward people like us.

Leading a Bible Study can be intimidating, but we look here for a reminder of what our job is and help to do it well.

Many messages sound a feel like the Gospel of Jesus, but are only counterfeit. But false teachers are so good at making their message sound true! Today's passage calls pastors to engage false teaching and equips the church with tools to help identify it when it comes.

What should you look for in Bible teaching, and how important is what you find to the church's life?

Can you tell a true teacher from a false teacher without listening to what he teaches? Today's verses give us the second of three measurements we must use on a man before to appoint him to preaching or pastoring.

How can you tell if a pastor's leadership will benefit his church? Titus 1:6 gives us one place to look to get a sense for how his leadership affects others.

Local churches face constant Satanic attack, but they are stronger against it when they are led by godly men.

Paul's way of writing "Dear Titus" gives us a window into Christian mentoring, a picture that would strengthen our church more and more as we embraced it.