Sermons Archive - Calvary Community Church

In this special baptism day sermon, Pastor Joe Babij presents three key observations on believer’s baptism from the Bible: 1. Believer’s baptism underscores the common experience of all believers (Ephesians 4:4-6) 2. Believer’s baptism underscores the centrality of the gospel in saving people (1 Peter 3:18-22) 3. Believer’s baptism unites believers with Christ’s death...

In this special Resurrection Day sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 and the apostle Paul’s summary there of what the true, saving gospel is. After a word of introduction, Paul gives four essential points of the true gospel that you must believe and hold fast to be saved: Introduction: The Gospel Is of […] The post Christ Has Been Raised appeared first on Calvary...

In this special Palm Sunday sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines Matthew’s account of Jesus’ triumphal entry in Matthew 21:1-11. The apostle Matthew shows how Jesus’ gentle entry into Jerusalem proves Jesus to be the true, sovereign, and glorious Messiah King. Matthew’s account of Jesus’ entry proceeds in two main parts: 1. The King Prepares (vv. […] The post T...

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij examines Jude 17-19 and the need to recall the words of apostolic teaching in light of the definite existence of false teachers. From Jude, Pastor Babij calls on believers to devote themselves to the word of God and remain on guard for the appearance of false teachers in all […] The post Contending for the Faith: Instruction in Godly Wisdom for Discerning Chr...

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij looks at Acts 20:21 and various other scriptures to explain the two essential things needed for you to inherit eternal salvation: 1. You must have repentance toward God 2. You must have faith in our Lord Jesus Christ Full Transcript: This morning I’m going to be looking at a […] The post Two Essential Things Needed for Eternal Salvation appeared first o...

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia finishes explaining from the Bible about the Christian’s necessary spiritual discipline of the Bible. For part 2, Pastor Dave considers the “how” of this discipline and presents six principles from the Bible to maximize your soul’s feasting on the Bible: 1. The Bible Requires Multifaceted Pursuit (Dt 6:6-9) 2. […] The post Discipli...

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins explaining from the Bible about the Christian’s necessary spiritual discipline of the Bible. For part 1, Pastor Dave considers the “why” of this discipline and presents four truths about the Bible that should move you to pursue the Bible as your necessary food: 1. The Bible Is God’s […] The post Disciplines of Grace: The Bib...

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins a mini-series on the disciplines of grace, that is, the positive spiritual activities that should characterize the lives of believers as believers pursue Christ. Pastor Dave starts with an overview of the topic of spiritual discipline from 1 Timothy 4:7-8. In these verses, Paul exhorts you to discipline […] The post Godliness: No Pain, No Gain appe...

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij examines Jude 14-16 and the fourth characteristic of false apostate teachers: the punishment they earn. Pastor Babij explains from the passage three things that show false teachers have earned their judgment and condemnation: 1. Their condemnation is determined beforehand (v. 14) 2. Their condemnation is definite and comprehensive (v. […] The post Contending...

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij pauses his examination of the book of Jude to consider more generally why God judges people at all and judges them so harshly. Many, especially false teachers, would like to dismiss the idea of judgment, but Pastor Babij explains using various Scriptures, why God’s judgment is justified in light […] The post Contending for the Faith: The Characteristics...

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia concludes his examination of the book of Habakkuk and the three-part process of dealing with the question, “God, what are you doing?” Worship is the final step in the process, and, in Habakkuk 3:1-19, the ancient prophet provides a model prayer song of worship to show you how to […] The post God, What Are You Doing? Part 3: Worshipping appeare...

In this special sermon, Chad Dexter looks at John 20:10-31 and one of the most powerful evidences for the truth of Christ’s resurrection: the testimony of three skeptical eyewitnesses of their radical transformation by Christ. Full Transcript: Heavenly Father, we thank You for gathering us together this morning. We thank You for the Lord Jesus […] The post From Faithless to Faithful: T...

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia continues a mini-series on Habakkuk, the prophet who asked the same question that Christians often ask during ongoing trials: “God, What Are You Doing?” Part 2 sees Pastor Dave examine the second step of rightly dealing with God’s difficult providence: Listening. In Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk gives three reasons for […] The post God, What...

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins a mini-series on Habakkuk, the prophet who asked the same question that Christians often ask during ongoing trials: “God, What Are You Doing?” Part 1 sees Pastor Dave introduce the book of Habakkuk and examine the first step of rightly dealing with God’s difficult providence: Questioning. In Habakkuk […] The post God, What Are You...

In this special sermon, Pastor Joe Babij preaches from several passages on God’s design for marriage and sexuality. As misunderstandings and distortions of these topics are being asserted with new fervor today, Christians must seize the opportunity to clarify again God’s authoritative standard. Pastor Babij gives two major points for what believers must do to […] The post A Bibli...

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij considers the third description of false apostate teachers according to Jude: the portraits of deception false teachers exemplify. In Jude 12-13, Jude provides five metaphors that expose the destructive and empty ministries of false teachers: hidden reefs (v. 12a), waterless clouds (v. 12b), fruitless trees (v. 12c), storms that […] The post Contending for th...

In this special New Year’s sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness in Matthew 18:21-35. Jesus shows you three reasons why God’s children, the forgiven, always forgive others: 1. God Has Forgiven Your Great Debt (vv. 21-27) 2. God Demands You Forgive Lesser Debts (vv. 28-30) 3. God Will Not Forgive the Unforgiving […] The post Forgive As You Are Forgiv...

In this post-Christmas sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia finishes examining the introduction of the Gospel of John. John the apostle gives four vital clarifications regarding the identity of the incarnate Word so that you will not miss who he is but instead behold and believe. In part 2, Pastor Dave looks at the latter three of […] The post The Word Became Flesh, Part 2 appeared first on Calvary...

In this pre-Christmas sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia begins examining the introduction of the Gospel of John. John the apostle gives four vital clarifications regarding the identity of the incarnate Word so that you will not miss who he is but instead behold and believe. In part 1, Pastor Dave looks at the first clarification: 1. […] The post The Word Became Flesh, Part 1 appeared first on Cal...

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij looks at Jude 8-11 and the first two of five characteristics of false teachers: sinful pride (vv. 8-10) and profound resemblance to Old Testament apostates (v. 11). Christians must be careful not follow such teachers, listen to them, or be like them. Full Transcript: We’re going to have some […] The post Contending for the Faith: The Characteristics of...

In this sermon, Pastor Joe Babij looks at Jude 8-10 as Jude begins to describe five characteristics of false teachers so that Christians can identify and avoid such teachers. The first characteristic is pride, which manifests in multiple ways: 1. Sinful Pride Is Depicted in Rebellion (v. 8) 2. Sinful Pride Is Depicted in Arrogance […] The post Contending for the Faith: The Characteristics of...

In this sermon, Khaleef Crumbley looks at Song of Solomon 2:15 and the admonition to “catch the little foxes.” After giving some background information to the book and passage, Khaleef explains why and how we must catch the little foxes of sin in our lives. Khaleef also looks at other verses in Scripture for examples […] The post Catch the Little Foxes appeared first on Calvary C...

In this concluding sermon on the study of Ecclesiastes, Pastor Dave Capoccia briefly reviews the answers to the book’s fundamental questions before reading the entire book from start to finish. The three questions Pastor Dave considers are: 1. What is the main message of Ecclesiastes? 2. How is the message of Ecclesiastes developed? 3. How […] The post Ecclesiastes: A Retrospective app...

In this tenth and final lesson of the Biblical Counseling 101 class, Pastor Dave Capoccia finishes presenting a practical method for counseling based on biblical principles. Pastor Dave explains the last four steps of this method in part 2: 1. Begin Counseling 2. Gain Involvement 3. Gather Data 4. Interpret Data 5. Provide Instruction 6. […] The post Lesson 10: How to Counsel, Part 2 appeare...

In this sermon, Pastor Dave Capoccia examines the epilogue section of Ecclesiastes. Pastor Dave explains how, in these last verses, Solomon provides five final clarifications so that you will not miss the message of Ecclesiastes but instead put God’s wisdom into practice: 1. These Words Were Carefully Prepared by a Discerning Teacher (v. 9) 2. […] The post In Case You Missed It appeare...