Jim Sweigart

The Abiding Word

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The Abiding Word is the teaching ministry of Pastor Jim Sweigart. Pastor Jim currently serves as Pastor at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship. Pastor Jim previously served 16 years as Sr. Pastor at Calvary Christian Fellowship, a Calvary Chapel affiliate in St. Marys, Ohio and 2 years as Associate Pastor at Calvary Chapel Cincinnati. Calvary Chapel is a non-denominational Christian fellowship of likeminded believers who desire to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. We believe through the Word of God and the Holy Spirit lives can be changed.

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Jim Sweigart

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Matthew 5:1-10 The Beatitudes 02.11.2025 50:18

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart. The Sermon on the Mount, delivered by Jesus on a hillside overlooking the Sea of Galilee, is a manifesto of kingdom living for believers. It outlines the principles and virtues of the kingdom of heaven, describing the traits of a citizen of the kingdom. The sermon begins with the Beatitudes, eight declarations that describ...

Matthew 4:12-25 The Beginning of Jesus Ministry 26.10.2025 39:13

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart. Jesus began His public ministry in Galilee after John the Baptist’s arrest. He proclaimed the Kingdom of God, calling people to repentance and belief. Jesus called His first disciples, promising to make them “fishers of men,” and His ministry spread, healing the sick and casting out demons.

Matthew 4:1-11 The Temptation of Jesus 20.10.2025 52:27

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart. The Temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11 is examined. Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, is led into the wilderness by God to be tested. The devil tempts Jesus with the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, but Jesus resists each temptation by quoting scripture, demonstrating the importance of...

Matthew 3:13-17 The Baptism of Jesus 12.10.2025 42:47

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart. The Baptism of Jesus marked the beginning of His public ministry. John the Baptist, recognizing Jesus’ divinity, hesitated to baptize Him, but Jesus insisted to fulfill righteousness. The Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus, signifying His anointing and the Father’s approval, establishing the Holy Trinity and affirming Jesus...

Matthew 3:1-12 The Kings Forerunner 05.10.2025 52:00

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart. John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, preached a message of repentance, urging people to change their minds and prepare for the coming Kingdom of Heaven. He criticized the religious leaders for their hypocrisy and reliance on heritage for righteousness, warning them of impending judgment. John’s baptism symbolized re...

Matthew 1:16-25 The Mystery and Evidence for Messiah's Arrival. 21.09.2025 49:28

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart. The genealogy of Jesus, presented in Matthew 1:16-25, establishes His legal claim to the throne of David. The supernatural conception of Jesus by the Holy Spirit is a fundamental doctrine of Christianity, emphasizing His sinless humanity and divine nature. This doctrine is supported by prophecy, including Isaiah 7:14, and...

Matthew 1:1-16 The Genealogy of Jesus Christ: It's All About Jesus. 14.09.2025 56:57

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart. The genealogy of Jesus Christ, presented in Matthew 1:1-16, establishes Jesus as the promised Messiah and King of Israel. This genealogy traces Jesus’ lineage back to Abraham and David, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. It also highlights the grace of God, as Jesus’ ancestors were imperfect individuals, emphasizing Jesu...

The Bema Seat and Believer's Rewards 07.09.2025 46:58

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart. The Bema Seat of Christ is a future judgment for believers, not about salvation but about rewarding faithful service. Works will be evaluated for their eternal value, with rewards given based on faithfulness and the quality of service. Five crowns are mentioned as rewards for believers: the Victor’s Crown, Crown of Rejoici...

Revelation 22 Heaven And Final Exhortations 24.08.2025 43:02