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Samson receives superhuman strength to drive back the Philistines. In this study of Judges 15-16, we learn... How little foxes caused big destruction Samson carried the Gates of Gaza how far?! Delilah's deceit and Samson's blindness Why Jesus is a different kind of Savior Even "ordinary" gifts can be used to the glory of God  Thanks for listening.  Click here to find more sermons listed by topic a...

God often works in ways we don't expect. His ways are not our ways, neither are his thoughts our thoughts. In this study of Judges 14, we learn... A family who lost five sons in one battle Samson's dangerous character flaws God is able to turn something evil into something good Is it ever OK to be angry? God is wise and deserving of your trust Thanks for listening. Click here to find more sermons...

Sermon preached at Calvary Church West Hills for Mother's Day 2025. Thanks for listening! For a complete list of sermons, please visit my sermon hub .  

Jephthah's victory was overshadowed by a foolish vow and the loss of his only daughter. In this study of Judges 11-12, we learn... What happens when we are indecisive? How did Jephthah end up leader of Israel? Who has land rights in Palestine? Did Jephthah really offer his daughter as a human sacrifice? Should we be making vows at all? Thanks for listening. Click here to view other sermons in this...

Why does God allow pain? There's no easy answer. But there are several reasons he may allow his children to suffer. In this study of Judges 10, we learn... Some of the reasons God allows us to suffer Two leaders you've probably never heard of God disciplines us to grow us Warning against idols of the heart Thanks for listening! You can visit the Sermon Hub to find over 650 other sermons arranged b...

God uses "crooked sticks" to make straight lines. Judges 8 tells the sad conclusion of Gideon's life, but it helps us do a reality check on our own leaders today. In this study, we learn... Gideon's ups and downs How God can still use you in spite of your past Choosing a soft answer to turn away wrath Surprising appearances in the hall of faith

Join us on a verse-by-verse study through the Book of Judges. This week continues the story of Gideon and his famous battle against the Midianites. 

How can we know the will of God? Gideon conducts an interesting experiment by "laying down a fleece." Is this a practice we should continue? In this study of Judges 6, we learn... How to avoiding both paralysis and mysticism in our decision-making How the Midianites bullied a nation The jealousy of God Gideon's fleece Five principles of decision-making Thanks for listening! For a complete list of...

In this study of Judges 5, we learn... The Bible contains many types of literature What to do when you feel trapped and afraid Christians are engaged in a kind of "holy war" The benefit of great songs to commemorate great events Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons organized by book of the Bible and by topic, please visit the sermon hub on my blog.

Computers are a powerful tool, but can be frustrating when they don't work properly. In a similar way, humans were made to know and love God, but sin has infected our intended purpose. In this study of Judges 2, we learn... How Christians should respond to tragedy, such as last year's Palisades Fire Who exactly is the "angel of the Lord"? How apostasy can infect a local church The Cycle of Sin How...

The curtains open on the Book of Judges at a dark and frightening time in Israel's history.  In this study of Judges 1, we learn... The danger of trying to do life on our own Comfort for those who are afraid Why Israel struggled to conquer and inhabit the land of Canaan The need for courage in a dark world Thanks for listening. For a complete list of sermons, please visit the Sermon Hub on my blog...

We have much to be thankful for. Satan doesn't want you thankful. He wants you worried. Discouraged. Offended. Complaining of how things could be better. But God says we can find something to give thanks in everything. In this final section of the Book of Colossians, we learn... Things I'm thankful for in my first year at Calvary Church What Paul's greetings tell us about church life in the first...

Jesus said you are the salt of the earth and the light of the world. What exactly does that mean? How do you know if you're succeeding? In this study of Colossians 4:2-6, we learn... How to develop the habit and mindset of prayer How we can pray for one another Trusting God when he closes a door What to do when you're surrounded by darkness A challenge not to waste the precious time God has given...

We spend more time working than almost any other human activity. Yet how many of us have developed a theology of work? In this study of Colossians 3:22-4:1, we learn... How work is one of our greatest acts of devotion toward God Respecting those in authority Staying faithful in the little things Thoughts on slavery in the Bible and our American founding Instructions for those who manage and superv...

Whether your child is 2 years old or already a teenager, one of the most important lessons you can teach them is the idea of spiritual authority. How can this be done in loving, meaningful ways? In this study of Colossians 3:20-21, we learn... What is means to honor your father and mother How to handle temper tantrums Should we discipline our kids? How? When? What does it mean to "provoke our chil...

Marriage is the most challenging, yet most rewarding, commitment you'll ever make. In this study of Colossians 3:18-19, we learn... The secret to a lasting marriage Does a wife really have to "submit" to her husband? How husbands can learn to love like Christ An important caveat - "do not be harsh" Thanks for listening! For a complete list of all my sermons, please visit the Sermon Hub on my blog.

The "Worship wars" may have reached their height in the 1990s, but churches still struggle how to remain both rooted and relevant. In this study of Colossians 3:15-17, we learn... What I say when people ask what denomination our church is How to find peace in Christ What does it mean for the word of Christ to "dwell" in us? A brief history lesson of praise and worship Finding balance between tradi...

"I forgive you" is one of the hardest things you'll ever say, but it will take a huge weight off your shoulders. In this study of Colossians 3:13-14, we dive into the topic of forgiveness, what Christ has done for us, and how we can put the past behind us and truly reconcile with others.

One of the most important principles in counseling and parenting is to understand the idea of "putting off" and "putting on." It's not enough to stop doing bad things. With God's help, we need to replace that harmful behavior with positive acts of obedience. In this study of Colossians 3:12, we learn... Our identity in Christ as chosen, holy, and beloved To cultivate a heart of compassion To pract...

Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls are now on display at the Reagan Presidential Library, and our church is taking a field trip to see them this Friday. In preparation for our trip, I taught a seminar last week on what the scrolls are and how to make the most of this visit. My apologies for the poor audio quality. I just set up my cell phone and recorded the audio so there's some echo and ambient n...

Life is short. Jesus is coming. Don't you want to spend your life doing something of eternal impact? One of the greatest ways we can redeem the time is by being committed to a local church -- the only institution Jesus said he would build. To attend it, to serve it, to build it up, to support it. Now that’s laying up treasure in heaven! In this second sermon on church membership, we learn... What...

There are a lot of modern misconceptions about church membership. In this two-part study, Pastor Stephen explains the purpose of church membership and walks through the commitments of our church member covenant. In this lesson, we learn... How church membership is different than other memberships and loyalty clubs The value of commitment in a local church Ways we can promote church unity How churc...

30% of adults report struggling to control their anger. And 64% of teens and young adults admit they have uncontrolled anger. Do you have an anger problem? In this study of Colossians 3:8, we learn... Why anger is so dangerous Getting to the heart of the matter Is it ever OK to be angry? Five strategies to overcome anger How Jesus can give you peace Thanks for listening. For a complete list of ser...

How should we deal with sinful thoughts and desires that creep into our minds? The Apostle Paul says to put them to death. In this study, we learn... When is sex right and when is it wrong? How should we respond to someone who says, "Love is love"? Idolatry in western culture Why God's holiness requires judgment Practical advice to overcome sexual temptation Thanks for listening. For a complete li...