The Calvary Pulpit

This week, as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we reflect on the ways that God has guided our nation from its founding to the present day. Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmington, NC, proclaiming Christ and teaching the Word for over 130 years. Join us in person or watch our livestream Sundays on Facebook @calvarybaptist23rdst

If you're a Christian, then God has a mission for you: tell the world around you about your Savior. Are you equipped for that mission? God gives us opportunities to engage our world with the Gospel: do you notice them? Join us as we learn how to see those opportunities and make the most of them for God's kingdom. Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmington, NC, proclaiming Ch...

The Bible doesn't just tell us what *not* to say; it tells us what *to* say! Join us this week as we learn from Jesus' example how to speak words that encourage the people we love and demonstrate that He has made a difference in our lives. Join us this week as we study Ephesians chapter 4 and learn how the best way to get control of our words is to fill our lives with Jesus. Calvary Baptist Church...

Have you "harnessed" your words? If you’ve ever spent time around horses, you might have seen how intricate a horse's harness is. It's not just for show: every part of a harness is designed to distribute weight and provide control to the driver. The Bible tells us that our words have a significant impact on our own lives and the lives of those around us, and that we have a responsibility to serve...

Do your words build others up, or bring them down? Do they point others to Jesus, or away from Him? The Bible tells us that our words have a significant impact on our own lives and the lives of those around us, and that we have a responsibility to serve God with them. Join us this week as we study James chapter 3 and learn how to use our words for the good of those around us. Calvary Baptist Churc...

One day, when you stand before the Lord, you will see what God did with every "seed" you planted. You may be surprised at the lives you touched, at the influence you had, and at the fruit that came from your faithfulness. We sow because that is our duty: we sow because Jesus deserves our love and loyalty, and we sow because He is not finished with us yet. Join us this week as we learn how Jesus co...

Have you ever felt empty? If you've ever felt like you were disconnected, isolated, or unfulfilled, you're not alone: Jesus' disciples felt that way, too. Even after His resurrection, Jesus' closest friends found that they didn't know what to do. When you feel alone, guilty, or empty, what do you do? Join us this week as we learn how Jesus comes to find us when we're feeling empty. Calvary Baptist...

Jesus' hands healed the sick, fed the hungry, opened blind eyes, and raised the dead to life. After He rose from the dead, Jesus kept the scars of the cross in His hands and His feet as a reminder of what He endured for us. Jesus is still reaching out those nail-scarred hands to us today. Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmington, NC, proclaiming Christ and teaching the Wor...

Did Jesus stumble into the cross? The Bible tells us the He is the “Lamb slain from the foundation of the world". The sacrifice that Jesus made was long planned, but that didn't make it easy. Though He walked toward it willingly, the cross demanded three things of Christ: surrender, submission, and substitution. From Gethsemane to Golgotha, the cross road was always His to walk — so that it wouldn...

The night before the cross, two of Jesus' closest followers failed Him — one for thirty pieces of silver, one to save his own skin. In this message from Luke 22, Dr. Lovette traces the roads of Betrayal, Denial, and Surrender and asks: how close are you really walking with Jesus? Betrayal begins in the heart. Denial begins at a distance. But surrender says, "Jesus is my Lord, no matter the cost."...

Every person reaches a crossroads with Jesus Christ: a moment of decision that shapes eternity. In this message from Luke 19, Dr. Lovette explores Jesus' triumphal entry to Jerusalem and asks: are you following Jesus publicly, completely, and sincerely? The crowd cheered as Jesus rode into Jerusalem, yet He wept over a city that didn't truly know Him. Which side of the road are you on? Calvary Bap...

If you’ve accepted Jesus as your Savior, then you have a new destination: you are on a new path that leads straight to Him. Are you on that path? Do you live your life as if you are on that path? Join us this week as we conclude our study on New Creations and challenge ourselves to live each day with our eyes on our destination: Jesus. Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilming...

When God saves us, He makes us into a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). When you interact with other people, are you still giving them your old ID? Join us this week as Dr. Lovette challenges us to use our "new Christian ID"! Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmington, NC, proclaiming Christ and teaching the Word for over 130 years. Join us in person or watch our livestream...

Being a Christian isn't just about believing the right things—it's about becoming a completely new creation in Christ. When God makes you His child, everything changes: desires, priorities, and especially how we treat others. From loving our enemies to laying down your life for fellow believers, this message by Dr. Lovette explores what it looks like to live as the new creations God has made us to...

If we know Jesus, and He has really changed our lives, then our relationship with our family will start to reflect His relationship with us. Join us as we learn from Jesus' own example how to love the people in our family the way He does. Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmington, NC, proclaiming Christ and teaching the Word for over 130 years. Join us in person or watch ou...

The Bible gives us a tough challenge: live in such a way that the world will see Jesus in us. How are we supposed to do this? What if we make a mistake? How do we know what our life is supposed to look like? Join us this week as we learn how to live like a reflection of Christ. Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmington, NC, proclaiming Christ and teaching the Word for over...

The Bible tells us that, if you are in Christ, you are a "new creation" (2 Corinthians 5:17). How does this change your relationship with other people? Join us this week as we study how the change that God makes in our life should impact the way we interact with the people in our life. Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmington, NC, proclaiming Christ and teaching the Word f...

Happy New Year! Did you make a New Year's resolution? This year, make a resolution to follow Jesus with your whole heart! Jesus offers all of us a fresh start, free from guilt, and with an amazing hope. Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmington, NC, proclaiming Christ and teaching the Word for over 130 years. Join us in person or watch our livestream Sundays on Facebook @ca...

The Christmas story is full of light: shining angels deliver good news to Mary and the shepherds, and a star leads the Wise Men to the Christ Child. Not everyone responds to God's light the same way, though! Join us this week as we study the lights of Christmas, and learn how we should respond to the light that God shines into our lives. Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmi...

On the first Christmas night, the Bethlehem skies filled with a multitude of angels praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." The angels announced that, in the person of that little baby, God's grace had come to men. God is good to everyone, but He offers forgiveness and salvation and peace only through His Son, Jesus Christ. There is no othe...

The weeks leading up to Christmas are often filled with a flurry of activity. In the midst of the music, celebration, and stress, take time to remember the simple yet powerful truth at the heart of Christmas: Jesus came to us, fully God and fully human. Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmington, NC, proclaiming Christ and teaching the Word for over 130 years. Join us in per...

It's nearly Christmas, and lights are all around us. We light our city streets, our homes and our trees…and we should be letting the Light of the World shine in our lives. Join us this week as we learn how the Light of the World, Jesus' light, reveals to us both our condition and God’s salvation. Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmington, NC, proclaiming Christ and teaching...

These days, our lives are heavily influenced by real-time notifications: reminders to do something or talk to someone. How often do we remember to give thanks to God? Join us this week as we study Psalm 103 and gain inspiration for our own prayers of thanksgiving to God. Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmington, NC, proclaiming Christ and teaching the Word for over 130 yea...

Many people are sincere in their search for meaning-religion, success, relationships, moral living-but sincerity alone doesn't guarantee truth. Jesus closes the Sermon on the Mount warning that not everything that looks spiritual, good, or religious is real. We can be close to the truth and still miss Christ. Join us this week as we learn how to identify what’s real and what isn’t. Calvary Baptist...

How much do you value the people around you? Jesus describes Himself like a shepherd who goes into danger to seek out a single wandering sheep. Would we do the same? Join us this week as we challenge ourselves to value people the way Jesus does; value them in a way that leads to action. Jesus got involved in people's lives: will we? Calvary Baptist Church is a Southern Baptist church in Wilmington...