Daniel Houck Preaching Podcast

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) Since answered prayer must be in accordance with the will of God, we need to know how to pray in the will of God. Jesus tells us we need to abide in him, as a branch abides in the vine. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/  

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) What kind of faith does God use to work miracles? In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses how the raising of Jairus's daughter answers that question. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/  

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses baptism in the Holy Spirit, and its relationship to the gift of tongues.  https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) What is the Holy Spirit? An emotion? A force? Another way of talking about God the Father? In this sermon, Daniel Houck teaches that the Holy Spirit is the one God who proceeds from the Father and the Son. And as the one who proceeds from the Father and the Son, the Holy Spirit is sent to live in those who believe in Christ.  https://bio.link/dan...

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) Is the biblical nation of Israel identical to the modern state of Israel? If not, what is the connection between the two? Daniel Houck explains the meaning of the word "Israel" in the Bible, and how it relates to the use of the word today. This sermon lays a groundwork for Christians to evaluate discussions of Israel in current events today. http...

How should Christians view war? This sermon explains and applies the basics of "just war theory": the view that waging war is just if and only if it is for a just cause, as a last resort, and is likely to lead to a greater good.  https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

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Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm)   Scripture teaches that Christians are "citizens of heaven." Is that compatible with being citizens of the United States of America, or any earthly polity? In this sermon, Daniel Houck introduces a new series on civic engagement for Christians, showing that Christians may be "dual citizens" of the kingdom of heaven and their countries on Earth....

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) This Easter sermon focuses on the renewal God brought to the world through Jesus Christ. Contrary to popular online memes, the roots of Easter are not pagan, but Christian. God brings renewal to Jesus, to us, and through us, the world. The natural symbolism of new life in springtime is fulfilled in Jesus. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www...

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) We often think of the past significance of the Lord's Supper, how it points us to the cross. While that is central to the meaning of communion, in this sermon, Daniel Houck shows how biblically, the Lord's Supper points us further back, to the Passover, as well as to the present power of God and the future return of Christ. We need to grasp the p...

In this first sermon in the series Reconsider Communion, Daniel Houck introduces the ordinance or sacrament of communion, aka the Lord's Supper or the Eucharist. Though it is unfortunately often neglected in evangelical churches, Jesus gave his church this practice to strengthen our faith through a renewal of the new covenant. We are not free to do communion without following the tradition he hand...

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) In this final sermon on Philippians, Daniel Houck discusses Paul's command to avoid anxiety. Through choosing to look for God's movement in our lives, and transforming our worries into prayers, the Holy Spirit can free us from the fears and anxieties that threaten to cripple us.  https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) Paul exhorts the Philippians to avoid selfish ambition and pursue the path of humility. Why? Because that was the path that Jesus Christ himself, the eternal Son of God, took, for our salvation. That path ends in his exaltation.  https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/  

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) Although his imprisonment seems like something that would slow the gospel down, Paul shows the Philippians that it actually serves to advance the gospel. He rejoices because whether the Romans execute him or not, he will either be with Christ for eternity or advance Christ's gospel here and now. In fact, that is the purpose of Paul's time on Eart...

Calvary Hill Baptist Church (11am) / Pinkston (5pm) In this first sermon in a series on Philippians, Daniel Houck introduces the letter and discusses and applies the first fourteen verses. Above all, Philippians is a book focused on encouraging the church in Jesus Christ. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/  

Scripture gives us a vision of what a generous church community looks like in Acts 4:32–5:11. The "fellowship" (koinonia) of the early church was not limited to sharing spiritual goods, but extended to sharing material goods to meet the needs of the community.  https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Should we expect some benefit to ourselves from our generosity to others, or should we give for purely selfless reasons? This sermon focuses on Jesus' teaching on heavenly treasure, showing that although we give ultimately for God's glory, by his grace, our giving comes with great joy. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Jesus teaches that it is more blessed to give than to receive. What did he mean by that, and how can we overcome the feeling of scarcity that prevents us from experiencing the blessing of generosity?  https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Where should we seek God's voice? How can we discern whether God is guiding us in a certain direction if we're unsure?  https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Does God speak to you individually, beyond his word in the Bible? In this sermon, Daniel Houck introduces a new series on hearing the voice of God in our lives. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

Although the best friendships are lifelong, there are times when followers of Jesus need to end or redefine a friendship.  https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/  

David and Jonathan's friendship exemplifies three key traits of a great friendship: sacrifice, loyalty, and permanence.  https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/

In this sermon, Daniel Houck discusses the meaning of friendship and why it matters biblically. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calvaryhillbc.org/  

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In week eight of the Questioning God series, Daniel Houck addresses the question, "Why did Jesus need to die?" Many skeptics believe that God would have to be a monster to require his innocent Son to die. Yet in this sermon, we see that Jesus Christ and his Father used the cross to undo what Adam did, fulfilling God's original intentions for humanity. https://bio.link/danielwhouck https://www.calv...