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In this "Best of" episode from Calvary Church Live, we kick off a powerful series titled "The Beast That Lies Within," which challenges us to look past behavioral management and examine the true spiritual state of our hearts. While society teaches us to modify our external actions, Jesus reminds us in Matthew 15 that our words, deeds, and sudden behavioral "slippage" are actually direct symptoms o...

In this "best of" archived episode of the Live Calvary Church podcast, Pastor Hanscom addresses the challenge of living in a negative world and how negativity can sneak into our spirits and steal our joy. By learning to delight in and meditate on the law of the Lord day and night, believers can protect their minds, cultivate a positive spirit, and securely pursue God's promises.

Welcome to this "best of" episode of the Calvary Church live podcast with Jeremy Hanscom. In this archived message, we dive into the powerful Old Testament story of the prophets Elijah and Elisha. While other followers chose to keep their distance, Elisha refused to settle for a second-rate faith and boldly pursued a double portion of God’s spirit. His journey challenges us to step out of our comf...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in a new series “Best of: Putting Family First.” Let's embark on this exploration t...

The Power of a Changed Life In this episode of the Calvary Church live podcast, host Pastor Hanscom concludes the series on building a ready defense for your faith by exploring the ultimate testimony: a transformed life. Being a true Christian isn't about rigid religious activity, but rather an internal shift where the Holy Spirit produces fruits like love, peace, and self-control. True faith move...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode of "Best of: When the Spirit Prays.” Let's explore together and discover the profound impact these...

In this episode of the A Ready Defense series, Pastor Jeremy Hanscom explores how a transformed life serves as the most powerful evidence for the reality of a living God. Drawing from the story of "Doubting Thomas," the message highlights that people today are seeking hard evidence of faith found in the character and actions of believers rather than just in books. Pastor Hanscom shares personal st...

In this episode of our Ready Defense series, we explore the historical reliability and divine origins of the Bible, addressing common cultural objections and questions regarding its credibility. From the painstaking preservation seen in the Dead Sea Scrolls to the remarkable unity of 40 different authors writing across 1,500 years, the evidence points toward a master architect behind the text. Dis...

This week on the Live: Calvary Church podcast, we explore the dramatic conversion of Saul on the road to Damascus and discover how a life defined by religious zeal and persecution was transformed into one of the most powerful ministries in history. This study dives deep into the identity of Paul, the significance of his dual names, and the powerful truth that whatever Jesus touches, He changes . J...

Welcome to a special "Best Of" episode of the Calvary Church live podcast with Pastor Hanscom, where we dive into the explosive "dunamis" power available to every believer. Drawing from Ephesians 1:19-20, we explore how understanding God’s incredible might transforms our faith from a dull ritual into a life of expectation and purpose. Just as the early church used prayer to unlock divine strength,...

In this episode of Live: Calvary Church, we investigate The Ready Defense . Pastor Hanscom explores the scientific and scriptural evidence for the existence of God. By examining the "fine-tuning" of the cosmos and the staggering mathematical odds of our universe’s origin, we see how modern physics increasingly points toward a Super-Intellect. From the Earth's precise balance to the ancient descrip...

In this study, Pastor Hanscom explores the call for Christians to move beyond inherited beliefs and develop a personal, well-reasoned "ready defense" for their faith. Drawing from  1 Peter 3:15 , the message focuses on how to engage a diverse, modern culture with the hope of the Gospel through both intellectual preparation and lived experience. "Worship is giving your mind's attention, your heart'...

In this week's Live: Calvary Church episode, we are talking about how Spiritual warfare is not a plot point from a sci-fi movie—it is a daily reality for every believer. But as Pastor Hanscom explains in this "Best Of" archive message, God hasn't left us defenseless. We have been fully equipped to stand our ground. Drawing from Ephesians 6:10–18 , this episode breaks down the Roman soldier’s gear...

Are you stuck in a "slimy pit" or feeling the frustration of a "microwave society" that hates to wait? In this study of Psalm 40 , Pastor Hanscom explores the shift from sinking in the mire to standing on the Rock. Highlights: Active Waiting: Why the hardest part of the journey is actually where God does His best work in us. From Mire to Choir: How David’s rescue transformed his personal pain into...

In this week's episode, Pastor Jeremy Hanscom delves into Psalms 40, exploring the idea of waiting and the importance of trusting in God. We delve into the concept of waiting, the significance of being rescued, and the blessing of trusting in the Lord. Additionally, we discuss the impact of sincere worship and the importance of proclaiming and remembering God's goodness. The key message is to focu...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in "Best of: It is Well.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover th...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in "Meditating on Psalm 96.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in "Meditating on Psalm 96.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in "Meditating on Psalm 27.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode “Blinded by Despair.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the pr...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode “Blinded by Bitterness.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover the...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in "Meditating on Psalm 27.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover...

Welcome to our Live: Calvary Church podcast, where we delve into the transformative power of faith, hope, and love in navigating the challenges of the modern world. Join us on our journey as we explore inspiring and timeless biblical wisdom that resonates with our contemporary lives. Join us for this week's episode in "Meditating on Psalm 19.” Let's embark on this exploration together and discover...

In this week's episode, Pastor Hanscom continues his series on meditating on the Psalms with an in-depth look at the well-known Psalm 23. He shares personal stories and reflections on how meditating on God's word can provide profound spiritual growth and balance. Pastor Hanscom emphasizes the importance of seeing God as our personal shepherd who guides, provides, and protects us. He discusses the...

In this week's episode, Pastor Hanscom continues his series on meditating on the Psalms with an in-depth look at the well-known Psalm 23. He shares personal stories and reflections on how meditating on God's word can provide profound spiritual growth and balance. Pastor Hanscom emphasizes the importance of seeing God as our personal shepherd who guides, provides, and protects us. He discusses the...