Calvary: the Hill Sermons

In the telling of the inaugural Passover and the Death of the Firstborn (the 10th plague), we see striking parallels to the Crucifixion. We come to understand that Jesus fulfills the requirements of the Passover Lamb.

This week, we begin a new sermon series entitled 'The Glocal Church'. This series follows Paul's farewell epilogue in 1 Corinthians 16. In this passage, we see how vastly intricate the gospel's spreading involved various people groups representing several cultures, regions, and belief systems. As the Gospel message is universally relevant, we see the universal participation from a church that tran...

In this passage, Paul touches on some of the expectations of the end times. We see that knowledge of our future shapes how we live at present with Christ (1st Corinthians 15:51-58).

In this passage of Exodus, we see God's divine judgment poured out on the land of Egypt because of one man's stubbornness. In the tension of man's will and God's, we see a multiplicity of complexity as it plays out in reality.

This week, we close the 7 chapter section of Exodus that is the Prologue. By the end of this section, we will see tensions high and the game set. We see in this introductory portion that God is set on delivering Israel whom He now calls His firstborn son.

Paul has reinforced the importance of the resurrection in the life of a Christian. Next, he helps the Corinthian church to understand what how a life founded in the resurrection would appear. 1 Corinthians 15:35-50

Sébastien Frappier is the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Regeneration in one of Canada’s largest cities; Montreal. Churches have a commendable goal of reaching out into the community to give the Gospel to the lost. Unfortunately, there are two frequent pitfalls -a compromise that is too seeker-friendly, or an uncompromising posture that only brings in other Christians. Sébastien contends that t...

Justin Thomas is a pastor at Calvary: the Hill in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle Washington where he lives with his wife and 5 kids. He is also the founder of the CCUN. Far be it from Pastors to ever deviate away from biblical preaching. As exemplified by the Apostle Paul, preaching is a dialogue founded in the scriptures as a provision of truth for any who will take it.

Albert Lee is the Senior Pastor of Regeneration Church in Oakland California where he lives with his wife and four daughters. Who is your greatest influence? How have they influenced you? Identifying this in your own life will be instrumental toward building your approach to discipleship. As ministers, we can apply the fruit we've gleaned from our mentors in new ways toward those whom we disciple.

Jordan Taylor has served as the Pastor of Calvary Wallingford since June 2011. Previously Jordan was Administrative Pastor at Calvary Fellowship and Director of Calvary Chapel Bible College Seattle in Mountlake Terrace. Each Pastor has a grab bag of facts about the city where he is ministering. But what cannot be expressed through numbers on a wrap sheet is the heart one has for his city. God has...

Justin Thomas presides over the panel as Sébastien Frappier, Albert Lee, and Ray Bakke discuss how a church can serve their neighbors in an Urban Setting. Among the points discussed is respect for existing ministries and preservation of local culture.

Ray Bakke is a gifted teacher, author and leader in the area of urban ministry. He is the founder of International Urban Associates. When ministering in Chicago, IL, Ray read an article claiming that the Bible preaches rural life and condemns the urban metropolis. This spurred him on a lifelong conquest to find "a theology as big as Chicago". These are his findings that proved to him that God has...

Exodus begins right where Genesis left off. This sequel, contingent upon the message of its predecessor, shows the wiles of tyrannical men undermined by a thoughtful God, some unassuming women, and an abandoned baby.

The Seed of the Church is the Blood of the Martyrs. How does one deter a fanatic group of converts who don't fear death? Life under consideration of the coming resurrection changes every level of the believer's perspective (1st Corinthians 15:29-34).

Among the many questions raised regarding the Holy Week events, one question is often overlooked -- Why did Jesus resurrect? We understand the meaning and need for the Cross, but we may fail to recognize the paramount significance of the Resurrection. On this Easter Sunday, we see why Jesus is the First Fruits of the Resurrection. (1st Corinthians 15:20-28)

As we close the book of Genesis, we find that the book was not about Joseph, neither was it about Jacob, and not even about Judah. We see that the book of Genesis is ultimately a prequel. It is a book that not only looks forward to the book of Exodus, but is even more so looking forward to a coming everlasting King who will bless the entire world in His majesty.

Paul continues his dissertation on the importance of the Resurrection of Jesus. In this passage, the message is that all Christianity is founded upon Jesus' ability to overcome the grave. (1 Corinthians 15:12-20)

In the second year of the famine, Jacob sends his sons to the land of Egypt, where it is rumored that there are storehouses of grain. Unbeknownst to ten sons of Jacob, they are seeking grain from the very brother they had sold into slavery thirteen years before. Joseph strategically tries his brothers' characters to see whether they remain as treacherous as they once were.

Paul reminds the Corinthian church not to forsake the resurrection of Jesus and also not to doubt it. The exhortation to the Corinthians still rings true today, our hope is placed in the miracle of Jesus' life after death. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Despite Joseph's outstanding character, it seems the worst continues to befall him. How can horrible things happening to a good man possibly be God's plan? Is this story even about Joseph at all?

In this controversial passage of 1st Corinthians, Paul makes order in the church gathering a paramount issue. 1st Corinthians 14:26-40

Colleen RJC Bratton, Sam Vance, and Justin Thomas answer inquiries from the audience. We are working on remastering this audio and will post a superior version as it is ready.

Sam Vance is an American interdisciplinary artist who intersects and blurs the lines between visual and performance mediums. He was trained at the Art Institute of Seattle, Seattle Pacific University, Gage Academy of Art, and with classical painter Gregorio Larsen in Spain. He holds an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College. He is currently the interim Associate Director of Education &...

There is a rich legacy along with the history of the Church. Today, there is an important calling for the artists of the body of Christ.

Colleen is an artist who splits her time between Seattle, WA and Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from Seattle University with a degree in Visual Arts and Philosophy. She works with found cloth and acrylic on panel to depict the dynamic relationship between self and space over time. www.colleenrjcbratton.com attached .pdf is the slideshow that follow's Colleen's presentation.