The Calvary Newsline

Today's guest is Cindy Hixson. She is the coordinator for our Women’s Ministry here at Calvary and God is doing some incredible things in that area right now. In this episode, Cindy gives us her testimony and shares her vision for this ministry. She also lets us in on what's happening in our Women's Ministry, how ladies can get involved, and tells us about an upcoming event called I...

“At home, in the workplace, or wherever you are… what you do affects other people.” Rev. Todd Strain 3 traits of Christ followers - We Exercise self-control  - we Embrace our season of life - We Live with purpose

How can we identify false teachers/false teaching? 1. Look at the fruit. 2. Know the truth. 3. Recognize the fakes. "False teachers redefine sin, minimize Jesus, over-emphasize works, and preach self-actualization." - Rev. Todd Strain

"Do you know things about God, or do you know God? Do you have knowledge rooted in a relationship?" - Rev. Todd Strain

"Have the conviction that the Word of God is true and have the courage to keep that conviction even when the world says it’s not true." Dr. Steve Horn

“Are we committed to building our lives as a holy placefor God to live in and through us?”Rev. Jonathon Murphy

Rev. Todd Strain joins us in the studio today to give an update on some exciting things going on at Calvary.

3 Lessons from Mordecai: Trust in the sovereignty of God. Act courageously. Live selflessly. Rev. Todd Strain

"If we are going to be an encourager it's not going to happen by accident..it's going to happen because we have things that we intentionally do when the opportunities arise." - Dr. David Brooks

“Though you may live a seemingly ordinary life,God can use you in extraordinary ways:be available, be missional, be hospitable.”- Rev. Todd Strain

“Our personal evangelism is directly linked to ourprayer life. Because of this, we need to be strategicin how we pray.”- Rev. Jonathon Murphy 

Psalm 103:2-4a "Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit..." Don't quit in the pit! - Dr. David Brooks

"God has given us everything we need to live a life fully devoted to Him. What will we do with what God has given us?"

What we perceive as our deepest need is nothing compared to our spiritual need, in particular our need for forgiveness. Jesus is the only one that can make that happen. Guest Speaker, Dr. Justin Langford.

We welcome Sheila Breazeale into the studio today. Shelia is a member of Calvary, raised a family here, and is well known as a Bible study and precepts leader.  Her heart for the Word and passion for Scripture are contagious and inspirational.

Rev. Todd Strain brings us a message from 1 Samuel 17 and the story of David and Goliath. We can have confidence against our real enemy, Satan, because just like David was Israel's champion, Jesus is ours.

Seek to cultivate the Gospel in others. God will place people in your life to mentor in faith. God will give you mentors and encouragers as an example of faith.

"Because of the Resurrection, you can have power over temptation, grief, and loss. Because of the Resurrection, we have hope."

“For every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are announcing the Lord’s death until he comes again.”1 Corinthians 11:26

"These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Today, Jared talks with Michael Pate. Michael has been around and involved with Calvary for many years, but recently God led him to dive into a new way to share the Gospel and the message of hope found in Jesus Christ. Is God calling you to serve or spread the Gospel in a way you aren't sure about or familiar with? We hope you find inspiration to listen to God and follow His prompting today.

Essential Steps to inviting someone to know Jesus. First, Pray for them. Second, know your story. Third, be bold and respectful.

"How do we leverage our influence for Christ? Walk in humility, have integrity, be personable, and be consistent. This is how we become salt and light for this world (Matthew 5:13-16).”- Rev. Todd Strain

"If we are inspired, and filled with the love of Christ, then we know and believe that people's past and present circumstances can no longer hold them back...it changes how we see other people and we long for them to know Him and be changed by His power."- Rev. Todd Strain

“When we gather for worship, we can sing all the right songs, we can pray, we can give our tithes and offerings, and we can read the Word of God but without the Presence of God, without the Holy Spirit, it is not worship,it is empty ritual” - Rev. Todd Strain Our scripture text today is Exodus 25:8-9.