Calvary Kona

In this message from  John 1:35–51 , Pastor Christian unpacks Jesus’  first invitation to discipleship  and the true meaning of the word  disciple — mathetes , an apprentice who follows so closely that the dust of the Rabbi covers him. Discover the biblical picture of discipleship: •  Following Jesus, not religion •  Walking in your new identity (Cephas/Peter) •  Why Jesus chooses ordinary people...

Are you building your identity on shifting sand — feelings, achievements, or affiliations — instead of the solid foundation of Christ? In this message from  Pastor Christian Dobson at Calvary Kona , we open  John 1:19-34  and study the life of  John the Baptist , a man who stood firm in who he was  not , who he  was , and who  God  is. Discover how understanding your  God-given identity  brings pe...

What does it mean that  “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us” ? In this teaching, Pastor Christian Dobson opens the Gospel of John to reveal how God’s plan unfolded from the Old Covenant to the New — from Law to Grace, from striving to rest, from religion to relationship. Through the story of Israel’s struggle in the Old Testament and the powerful truth of John 1, we see how Jesus — the Logos...

What happens when God seems silent? Between the closing of Nehemiah and the opening of the Gospel of John, 400 years passed with no prophetic word—no miracles, no messengers… yet history was moving under His hand. In this episode, Pastor Christian Dobson takes you through the powerful transition from the Old Testament’s final failures to the New Testament’s ultimate fulfillment. Discover how God u...

In this powerful closing study of  Nehemiah Chapter 13 , we step into one of the most revealing moments in  Old Testament history —the moment when  revival fades ,  covenants are broken , and  Nehemiah returns  to find the people of God once again compromising their promises. Nehemiah had watched genuine repentance, heartfelt tears, and sacred oaths in chapters 7–12. Leaders signed a covenant to h...

In this episode, we walk through Nehemiah chapters 12 and 13, where joyful worship and faithful stewardship in God’s house collide with compromise and misplaced priorities. Nehemiah gathers the Levites to restore worship, creates space for generosity, and appoints faithful stewards—but after his departure, the enemy creeps back in. We’ll explore how God calls us to protect the sacred spaces of our...

Jerusalem needs to be repopulated, but who will go? Nehemiah and his leadership team work together to solve this problem. As we study the three groups who find themselves in Jerusalem we also get to learn about ourselves.

Join Pastor Christian as we open our Bibles to Nehemiah chapter 10 and trace how God stirred revival in the lives of ordinary people. Through a roster of 84 names we watch personal transformation take root—families, vocations, and congregational life recommitted to God. These leaders signed a covenant to protect their homes, honor Sabbath rhythms, and give firstfruits, showing how revival reshapes...

After weeks of celebration, the nation of Israel separates themselves for a time of humility and repentance. They seek God as a nation in mourning.

Now as the people have united hearts and minds they are hungry for Gods word. They are asking collectively for Gods instruction on how to live out their lives after seeing what God has done for them.

With the walls of Jerusalem finished being built in miracle record time there is now a need for leadership structure as to prepare for what is about to become a major revival for Gods chosen people.

Finishing up the work on the walls of Jerusalem the enemy gets desperate and tries to throw the leader and people off course.

When the peoples giving towards the building of the wall becomes unhealthy and comes to the breaking point a revision of operations must be addressed.

Practical lesson on how to move forward in building actual walls or building a kingdom as the people of God.

God gives wisdom on how to keep building the walls of Jerusalem despite growing pressures all around

Rebuilding of the wall starts as Israel as a nation grabs ahold of a shared vision

God gives his people a timely word of encouragement in a dark and perilous time

God gives his people hope in a dark time

As we are just getting this new church plant up and running may it reflect the character of our Lord Jesus and be filled with His resurrection power that fueled the early church.

This is the final Chapter of Acts we will be covering in this study

In this episode of the Calvary Kona Podcast, we open to Acts chapter 6 and begin our journey through the life and death of Stephen—a man often overlooked, yet powerfully used by God. Stephen wasn’t an apostle, pastor, or elder. He had no position, no title, and no spotlight—but he was full of the Holy Spirit, wisdom, and faith. His simple, Spirit-empowered service sparked one of the greatest turni...

As we come to the close of the Jerusalem section in Acts, we’re reminded of something every believer and every church faces: the subtle drift. In this episode, Pastor Christian walks us through Acts 6 and the moment when cultural tensions and good intentions could have derailed the early church. But through Spirit-led discernment and shared leadership, the Church stays anchored to its mission—and...

In this episode, Pastor Christian walks us through Acts 5, where the early Church is growing rapidly, and the religious establishment struggles to contain the fresh movement of the Holy Spirit. As thousands turn to Christ, the old wineskins of tradition and rigid religion begin to crack under the pressure of new life. We see how jealousy, confusion, fear, and rage filled the hearts of the religiou...

In this week’s message, we close out Acts chapter 4 and step into a moment that feels like a shock to the early church — the sudden judgment of Ananias and Sapphira. What started as a movement filled with unity, generosity, and explosive growth suddenly hits what seems like a wall. But is it really a setback… or is it God preparing His people for even greater fruit? Pastor Christian unpacks this p...

In this week’s episode, we continue our journey through Acts as we dive into Chapter 4—a powerful and honest look at what it means to follow Jesus in the face of resistance. As we study the early Church, we see not only miracles and boldness, but also fear, anxiety, and pressure from religious and political powers. This isn't just a story of triumph—it's a story of real people, wrestling w...