Calvary Nexus Sunday Sermons

The apostle Paul‘s life had been radically changed by the gospel- the good news about Jesus Christ. His sense of identity had been altered, as he recognized he had been set apart for the gospel. How he lived was also radically changed, as he understood he was called to share the gospel with others. Finally, what he believed was forever transformed, as he experienced the power of the gospel at work...

Jesus is a revolutionary! He is not an anarchist, but God’s kingdom is revolutionary, and is greater than any other earthly alternative. Every revolution is fueled by a distilled idea, the essence of which is so captivating, and compelling that people will forsake their desire for personal comfort for the hope of realizing the ideals of the revolution. The revolutionary idea behind Jesus kingdom i...

Jesus gathered His disciples for the Passover, hours before the cross. That night, Jesus would give them, and us, a new commandment, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that also love one another. By this all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” [Jn. 13:34-35]. What does it mean to love one another as Jesus loves? What...

When Jesus was asked, which is the greatest commandment, Jesus replied, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and great commandment.39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.” How can you grow in your love for God so that...

James, was nicknamed “camel knees” because of the callouses on his knees from countless hours of prayer. James was a man dedicated to prayer, who knew the significance of passionate prayer by a person who is yielded to Jesus. Seven times in these few verses, James refers to prayer. Let’s discover together the connection between prayer and restoration, and the benefits are likely better than you ex...

Your attitude about money reveals your attitude towards God. James cries out against using wealth for self-indulgence and luxury. The failure to use resources to advance God’s kingdom, relieve suffering, and honor God reveals a lack of faith and spiritual maturity. Genuine faith in Christ is revealed by attitudes that trust God, and actions that honor God with your money. Someone might have a dist...

Every day each of us makes decisions, choices, and plans for our lives. Some are minor, like what restaurant to go to for lunch. Others are major: whom to marry, which house to buy, what job to take. Oftentimes, regardless of the scope of the decision, we neglect to consult God to determine His will. Living life without considering God’s will is choosing to be in charge of our own lives, and is es...

Judgement is a controversial topic, both inside and outside the church. Thankfully, our Lord Jesus taught much regarding the subject of judgement, including how to experience freedom from and overcome it. James contributes to His teachings by instructing all believers to rid themselves of self-righteous judgement in light of God and who we are before Him.

God stirs us to want to draw closer to Him, and discover what we really want and need in this life and the life to come. The key to drawing close is to believe (faith), and humility (a proper view of God and ourselves). Let’s discover how to experience unity with God

If you could ask God for anything, what would it be? When Solomon, King David’s son, became king, God offered him anything he wanted. Solomon asked for wisdom. God was pleased that Solomon sought wisdom rather than riches, fame, or glory, and Solomon enjoyed God’s abundant blessings [1Ki. 3]. Solomon understood that God’s wisdom truly is better than gold [Prov. 16:6]. So, where can you discover tr...

Words empower, encourage, edify, but can also cut, crush, and discourage. Words reflect how we see life, what is in our heart, who we represent, and spiritual maturity. There are three precious commodities that you can’t get back: time, opportunities, and spoken words. Let’s learn the importance of words, how to glorify God, and bless others with our words…

God’s people should be at the forefront of any social phenomenon to model a culture without partiality. Yet, the problem of prejudice continues, in and out of the Church. What is God’s perspective on prejudice, and how can we overcome prejudice so that we love without partiality? Let’s discover together...

God’s people should be at the forefront of any social phenomenon to model a culture without partiality. Yet, the problem of prejudice continues, in and out of the Church. What is God’s perspective on prejudice, and how can we overcome prejudice so that we love without partiality? Let’s discover together...

The Bible is your true north compass that directs you how to live a life that is satisfying to you and glorifying to God. It reveals origins, explains what is wrong with the world, helps you navigate the challenges of this life, and prepares you to experience life with God today and through eternity. Thus, we neglect the Bible and its truth at our own peril. The Bible is a cohesive collection of 6...

James exhorts us not to be deceived about temptation [16]. Temptation offers something it never delivers. What’s the truth about faith and temptation, and does it matter? Knowing the truth about temptation and sin, and truth about God, can help you to make wonderful progress in your lifelong battle with temptation. This is practical sanctification that glorifies God and satisfies man! Let’s discov...

Trials in life are inevitable for all of us, and will come in many forms. James encourages us to “count it all joy” when we encounter trials, and reminds us that God can use them to test our faith, which can produce in us the valuable characteristic of patience. He also instructs us that God can give us the wisdom we need to navigate our trials, and that He can lift us up when we’re feeling down b...

Real faith in Christ is manifest by actions that glorify God. True followers of Jesus experience transformed lives so that we do the Word of God, rather than simply hear it. James compels us to consider, what are you doing with your faith? Through this study in James, we’ll discover how to live our faith so that we glorify God, and know that we have real faith in Jesus.

This life brings hardship and crisis, but Jesus gives comfort, and a better life. Once you’ve discovered that Jesus is the Resurrection and Life, you can know real life in Christ. You can experience the satisfying life you yearn for. Let’s discover how

God has entrusted us with resources of time, talent, and treasure. These resources are to be used to advance the gospel. Using resources to advance the gospel doesn’t make you right with God, but is convincing evidence that you are right with Him. We do good for God’s glory, because we have been made right with God through faith in Christ. Let’s discover how to keep doing good for God’s glory ...

Jesus’ followers are called to “bear fruit” or manifest Christ-like character and behavior [Jn.15:16, Mt. 3:7-8]. The fruitful life is a life of meaning, purpose, and contentment. What is fruit, and how do you bear it? How can you know whether you are bearing fruit? Let’s discover the answers together ...

The way to be right with God is through faith in Christ. Followers of Christ will not abuse their Christian liberty as license to sin. Jesus’ followers know God’s love, love God and love and serve others. Today, we’ll discover the value of serving God by serving others.

There is a tension between Jesus’s followers being free from the burden of the Mosaic Law, and the danger of abusing our freedom by treating God’s grace as a license to sin. How can we experience Christian liberty and glorify God with our lives? Let’s discover how to let faith work through love…

True believers in Jesus Christ have been set free from the bondage of the Mosaic Law. No longer do we need to strive to obey the Law in order to be accepted by God. Instead, our relationship with God is secure because of Jesus Christ, and what He accomplished for us on the cross. Continuing to live by the Law divides and enslaves us; living by the promise of God sets us free. Every believer has th...

As a parent, it brings me great joy and happiness when our sons are living our family values. Yet, their identity, and my love is not conditioned upon their performance. Similarly, my identity as God’s child, and His love is not conditioned upon performance. If God has adopted us into His family, our inheritance is amazing and sure. Let’s discover it together…