Calvary Kona

As we continue through the book of Acts, Pastor Christian takes us back to the foundation of the Church—a place of simple love for Jesus and Spirit-filled boldness. In Acts 4, Peter and John face opposition from religious leaders, but refuse to stay silent about what they’ve seen and heard. This message reminds us that it’s possible to be busy with ministry and still drift from our first love. We’...

In this episode, we dive into Acts 3, where a miraculous healing at the temple gate sets the stage for a powerful Gospel presentation. We explore how this man, known only as the lame beggar at the Beautiful Gate, becomes a living testimony of God’s power. Why did he suffer for so long? What was the purpose behind his years of struggle? Through this passage, we see how God uses brokenness to reveal...

In this episode of Calvary Kona, we continue our journey through Acts, diving into Acts 3, where Peter and John encounter a man who had been lame from birth. What seems like an ordinary day quickly turns into a miraculous moment—because they were willing to be interrupted by the Holy Spirit. We also reflect on past revivals, like the Jesus Movement and Calvary Chapel’s early days, where the Word o...

In this episode of Calvary Kona, we continue through Acts, looking at what happened after Pentecost. The Spirit moved powerfully, 3,000 were baptized—but then came daily life. Acts 2:42-47 shows us four devotions that defined the early Church: • The Apostles’ Teaching • Fellowship • Breaking of Bread • Prayer This wasn’t just a one-time revival—it was a Spirit-filled way of life. But how do we liv...

Join us as we journey through the first seven chapters of Acts, witnessing the birth of the Church while praying for the birth of a church in our own time. In this episode, we explore the transformation of Peter—from a man driven by the flesh to a bold preacher empowered by the Holy Spirit. As thousands gather on the day of Pentecost, Peter delivers his first Spirit-filled message, proclaiming Jes...

Join us as we continue our verse-by-verse study through the first seven chapters of Acts, exploring the birth of the Church while praying for the birth of a new church here in Kona. In this episode, we dive into Acts 2, where the Holy Spirit is poured out on the early believers at Pentecost. What does it mean to be a Spirit-empowered church? How does the Holy Spirit move today? We examine the foun...

Did you know that church plants often outpace established churches in reaching the lost—almost by double? According to Lifeway Research, new churches are some of the most effective at seeing conversions. That’s why Calvary Chapel has always been a church-planting movement, and Calvary Kona is no exception. Our mission isn’t just to plant a single church in Kona but to be a launching pad for many m...